Chapter 461

"This Star Attraction Technique has truly caused quite a stir..."

Xiao Minghuang knew that the Thirty-three Heavens were actually divided into several major sections. Among them, the Longevity Heaven Realm, where she was located, together with the Flowing Heaven, the Void Heaven, the Crimson Sun Heaven, and the Kunyuan Heaven, were collectively known as the Five Elements Heaven.

The Five Elements Heaven, together with the Fufeng Heaven Realm, Thunder Heaven Realm, Sun Heaven Realm, and Taiyin Heaven Realm, is collectively known as the Nine Luminaries Heaven.

The middle-aged man in blue robes who participated in the bidding just now is the Acting Heaven Patrol Officer of the Nine Luminaries Heaven.

Why is it done on behalf of someone else?

Because the official celestial Heaven Patrol Officer is Thunder Heavenly Venerable herself, but she does not handle affairs, instead the chief celestial king under her command fills the role, hence the term "acting in her place."

As for the other important figures participating in the bidding, they were actually representatives selected from several celestial realms. For example, the so-called Upper Three Heavens is actually a collective name for the three celestial realms.

As for the Celestial Venerables of the myriad realms and the ancient beings at the progenitor level in the super-vast star fields, they rarely show themselves and usually send their subordinates to manage affairs on their behalf.

"Four hundred thousand immortal crystals!"

"Five hundred thousand immortal crystals!"

Competition is fierce and intense, with prices constantly doubling and soaring.

Ultimately, the Star Attraction Technique was acquired by the representative of the Nine Luminaries Heaven.

"Congratulations to the Thunder Heavenly Palace Acting Heaven Patrol Officer for acquiring the Star Attraction Technique on behalf of the Emperor!"

Elder Zhao announced loudly from the high platform, "This auction has now come to an end. Thank you all for coming. Farewell!"

"Congratulations, Lei, on taking over!"

The representatives from the Upper Three Heavens approached the Heavenly Acting Heaven Patrol Officer of the Thunder Heavenly Palace to act on their behalf, and left after exchanging greetings.

"You're too kind!"

Lei Daixing also cupped his hands in greeting, his face full of smiles.

Afterwards, many other important figures came over to greet him.

"Hehe..."

Only the person from the Lifeless Heaven did not step forward to pay respects; instead, he gave a cold laugh and turned to leave.

Soon.

The grand event has come to an end.

The various factions took their leave and departed, leaving only the Thunder Heavenly Palace's representatives and others remaining in the auction house.

Beside him stood two Celestial Kings, whose aura was slightly weaker than his.

"Do you think that Ziwei Immortal King came to the auction?"

"The Ziwei Star Domain is adjacent to the Lifeng Star Domain, she shouldn't miss it."

"No need to guess, we'll just ask Lifeng Immortal King, the master of the Lifeng Star Domain, and we'll find out."

Inside the private room.

"Alas, we gained nothing from hosting this auction. Fellow Daoist Ziwei, if the Star River Merchant Alliance ever wants to hold a large auction in the Ziwei Star Domain in the future, you should think carefully, lest you expend a lot of resources only to end up with nothing to show for it."

The Lifeng Immortal King complained bitterly. She had thought that hosting the grand auction would at least attract some immortals from other places to stay, if not bring her some preferential treatment.

But just now, Elder Zhao of the Merchant Alliance simply greeted her and left. As for those other immortals from afar, they were of varying quality and not enough to cause her any trouble.

"... I have taken your wise words to heart."

Xiao Minghuang echoed.

At this moment, Li Chenzhu walked in quickly from outside.

"Master, Lei Daixing inquires..."

She paused, glanced at Xiao Minghuang, and seemed to have some reservations.

"Just say it, Fellow Daoist Ziwei is no outsider."

"Hmm... Lei Daixing asked, 'Has the Ziwei Immortal King come to the auction? If so, take him to see him.'"

Upon hearing this, Lifeng Immortal King looked puzzled.

"Fellow Daoist Ziwei, do you recognize Lei Daixing?"

Xiao Minghuang shook her head. "I have no connection with the Heavenly Realm, nor do I know anyone there."

"Lei Daixing is currently the Acting Heaven Patrol Officer of the Nine Luminaries Heaven. He holds a high position and wields great power... However, I have never had any contact with him and do not know his temperament. Fellow Daoist, please be respectful in the future!"

The Acting Heaven Patrol Officer to summon them, and they had no right to refuse.

Now that the auction is over, there is no reason to stay in the central square any longer.

The meeting with Lei Daixing was also held inside the Lifeng Immortal King.

Led by a servant, the group quickly arrived at the Lifeng Immortal King and waited in a side hall.

At this moment.

A vast aura slowly approached, and then the door was pushed open, and a woman dressed in a crimson dress walked in.

She was extremely beautiful, with skin as smooth as cream and as white as snow, her eyes glowing red, and her whole being exuding a sense of heroic spirit.

As soon as the woman in the red dress entered the room, her gaze fell on Xiao Minghuang.

"Haha, fellow Daoist must be the Ziwei Immortal King. I have long heard of your great name, and seeing you today, I can confirm that you are indeed a peerless being with unparalleled talent and elegance!"

The woman in the red dress smiled gracefully and said, "I am Immortal King Chang Li under the command of the Longevity Heavenly Venerable. I have come uninvited and apologize for disturbing you."

"So it's Immortal King Chang Li! It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Xiao Minghuang and Lifeng Immortal King both stood up to greet them.

Xiao Minghuang had also heard of the name of the Immortal King Chang Li. He was said to be one of the top five ancient immortal kings under the Longevity Heavenly Venerable, with a profound realm and unparalleled combat power.

"Speaking of which, I originally planned to visit the Grand Auction in the Lifeng Star Domain before heading to the Ziwei Star Domain to meet Fellow Daoist Ziwei. I never expected to meet you here. What a coincidence!"

"Immortal King Chang Li laughed."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang thought to herself, "It seems that this Immortal King Chang Li must be one of the two Immortal Kings mentioned by the Longevity Heavenly Venerable."

"Since you two have something to say, then I won't disturb you any longer."

The Lifeng Immortal King wisely left the room.

After he left, Immortal King Chang Li's expression turned serious. "Fellow Daoist Ziwei, actually, the Heavenly Venerable has a secret order for us to meet this time, and he hopes you will take it seriously."

Xiao Minghuang's expression turned serious. "I would like to hear the details."

"The Celestial Venerable has given the order: all realms will participate in the pioneering movement. The Nine Luminaries Heaven will be united externally, but internally they will remain clearly distinct. The Outer Deep Space is a place that even the Celestial Venerable cannot interfere with; whatever happens there will have no consequences. You must assess the situation clearly, act decisively when necessary, and strike when the time is right. If you can strengthen the Longevity Heaven Realm and weaken that realm, you will be richly rewarded!"

"Immortal King Chang Li Changli said in a deep voice."

Her words filled Xiao Minghuang with shock and disbelief.

"I am somewhat confused by what you mean, Celestial Venerable. I would appreciate an explanation from Immortal King Chang Li."

Suppressing his shock, Xiao Minghuang asked.

"Fellow Daoist, as you know, the biggest problem in the Heavenly Realm right now is that there are too many immortals. Whether it's those old immortals who dare not leave the Heavenly Realm or newly promoted immortals with the potential to grow, they far exceed the carrying capacity of the Cosmic Great Dao and the Heavenly Dao Source. Therefore, the Heavenly Court's intention is that any method used to reduce the number of immortals is acceptable. However, since all the Heavenly Realms outwardly accept the Heavenly Court's rule, the Heavenly Court cannot issue such an order openly. So, this message has been conveyed to all the Heavenly Realms, but the specific actions are still up to us... Fellow Daoist, do you understand what I mean?"

Immortal King Chang Li Changli said in a low voice, "The Heavenly Venerable said that you are one of our own from the Longevity Heaven Realm, so I'm making these words clear to you. You must not tell any outsiders. As for whether or not you should do it, you should consider the consequences yourself."

Xiao Minghuang frowned deeply. "Fellow Daoist, has the problem in the Heavenly Realm really become so serious that we have to use our own people as scapegoats?"

"Fellow Daoist, I must correct a misconception of yours," Immortal King Chang Li said solemnly. "Those outside the Longevity Heaven Realm are not our people!"

"You must face reality. When the great calamity comes, if we don't eliminate a sufficient number of 'outsiders,' we will be wiped out by them."

"This is not just talk; it is a life-or-death calamity that will only be averted if nearly half of all life in the universe is lost!"

Immortal King Chang Li's tone was firm.

Xiao Minghuang remained silent.

She knew that what Immortal King Chang Li said was probably true.

But she found it difficult to condone this behavior.

"Does fellow Daoist understand what I mean?"

Immortal King Chang Li asked again.

"I see."

Xiao Minghuang responded, but she did not give a direct answer, only offering an ambiguous response.

"Sigh... Anyway, when you meet Lei Daixing later, if he asks you if you're willing to go to the Thunder Heavenly Palace to meet the Thunder Heavenly Venerable, just make an excuse to say you won't go, and distance yourself from him."

As he spoke, Immortal King Chang Li took out a Brocade Box and a storage bag from his sleeve and handed them to Xiao Minghuang.

"The Brocade Box contains a copy of the Star Attraction Technique, and the storage bag contains a gift bestowed upon you by the Celestial Venerable. Take it."

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang was slightly taken aback. Judging from this, the Longevity Heavenly Venerable really valued her, otherwise he wouldn't have given her the valuable Star Attraction Technique.

As for that storage bag, it probably contains quite a few good things.

She understood that once she accepted these gifts, she would be on the same side as the Longevity Heavenly Venerable.

Although Xiao Minghuang is not afraid of joining forces with others, she is worried about being used and betrayed.

However, she had no reason to refuse the olive branch offered by the Longevity Heavenly Venerable.

"I understand." Xiao Minghuang nodded.

"Okay, that's good."

Then.

Xiao Minghuang followed Immortal King Chang Li to the main hall to meet Lei Daixing.

Inside the main hall.

Lei Daixing sat in the main seat.

Seated to the right is another immortal with a powerful aura, who should also be an ancient immortal king.

"Greetings, Lei Daixing!"

Xiao Minghuang stepped forward and cupped her hands in greeting.

"Fellow Daoist, you're too kind." Lei Daixing waved his hand, gesturing for Xiao Minghuang to sit down, then said with a smile, "I've long heard of the name of the Ziwei Immortal King, and meeting you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."

"Lei Daixing commands the Nine Luminaries Heaven Realm, and everyone knows him. How could I, a junior, possibly compare to you!"

Xiao Minghuang smiled slightly.

"You flatter me, you flatter me."

Lei Daixing laughed heartily, clearly enjoying being praised.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, just as Immortal King Chang Li had predicted, Lei Daixing extended an invitation, hoping that Xiao Minghuang would go to the Thunder Heaven Realm to meet Thunder Heavenly Venerable, and hinted that he would give her a generous gift.

Xiao Minghuang refused, citing the recent instability within the star field that prevented her from leaving.

Despite being slighted, Lei Daixing didn't show any displeasure; instead, he chuckled and moved on from the topic.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lei Daixing took his leave.

At this moment, Xiao Minghuang remembered her promise to the Weiming Immortal King.

"She wants me to lure Lifeng Immortal King Lifeng Divine City; now is the perfect opportunity."

Lei Daixing left, Xiao Minghuang, Lifeng Immortal King, Immortal King Chang Li, and others came out of the city to see him off.

On the eve of parting.

"Fellow Daoist Ziwei, let's not beat around the bush. If you are willing to develop your career in the Thunder Heaven Realm, I guarantee that you will be the next acting Acting Heaven Patrol Officer. What do you say?"