Chapter 178 Planning
Lord Shang Junyang and the other three High Immortal of the Shang Family didn't even have a chance to react before being struck by the four crimson bolts of lightning, which pierced their bodies.
After the crimson lightning entered their bodies, they trembled violently. Streaks of crimson lightning flickered and intertwined around their bodies.
A moment later, the calamity clouds dissipated, and the strange phenomena on the people disappeared as well.
"What... what's going on?"
A hint of fear flickered in Shang Junyang's eyes as he looked at Feng Xuan.
"Master... Master?"
When another High Immortal looked at Chen Xiao, he couldn't help but speak up.
"Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Slaves? We are servants of the Lord of Heavenly Tribulation? Young Master Divine Son, are you the Lord of Heavenly Tribulation?"
At this moment, these people were utterly shocked. The moment the crimson lightning entered their bodies, they instantly became Feng Xuan's Tribulation Slave, and of course, also Chen Xiao's servants.
Within that crimson lightning bolt lay a wealth of information; they immediately understood Chen Xiao's identity and why Feng Xuan was there.
However, at this moment, a surge of elation also rose in their hearts.
The Lord of Heavenly Tribulations controls the heavenly tribulations and lightning punishments of all realms, standing above all living beings, with a status and position ten thousand times more noble than that of Fruit Status Immortal.
Now they are servants of the Lord of Heavenly Tribulation. But when Chen Xiao truly grows up, they too will rise in status and become beings who transcend all living beings.
"This servant greets His Majesty!"
Shang Junyang reacted the fastest; he immediately knelt down before Chen Xiao and respectfully said...
Although they were Feng Xuan's Tribulation Slave, they were ultimately Chen Xiao's servants. With Chen Xiao around, they didn't need to pay any respects to Feng Xuan.
Upon seeing Shang Junyang kneel, the three High Immortal immediately knelt down as well.
"Get up, all of you."
Chen Xiao nodded to them.
"Thank you, my lord!"
After hearing Chen Xiao's words, the four of them breathed a long sigh of relief and stood up.
At this moment, Chen Xiao also breathed a slight sigh of relief. He hadn't expected Feng Xuan to pull such a stunt, directly taking Shang Junyang and the other three as his Tribulation Slave.
As a scion of the Shang Family, Shang Junyang has now become Feng Xuan's man. With Feng Xuan's support, his rise to a high-ranking position in the Shang Family is a foregone conclusion.
As for the other three High Immortal, the three brothers Shang Mu, Shang Lin, and Shang Sen, they are all late -High Immortal immortals. Although they haven't reached the half-step Golden Immortal level, their aptitude is naturally quite high, given that they were sent to protect Shang Junyang this time.
"Alright, Yangyang, this time we're really on the same side, haha."
At this moment, Feng Xuan walked over, affectionately put his arm around Shang Junyang's shoulder, and chuckled.
Upon hearing Feng Xuan's words, Shang Junyang shuddered violently, then a look of understanding appeared on his face. Chen Xiao was the Tribulation Master, and Feng Xuan was Chen Xiao's Tribulation Disciple; no matter what, Feng Xuan's relationship with Chen Xiao was closer than Shang Junyang's.
Moreover, now that Shang Junyang has become Feng Xuan's Tribulation Slave, the entire Shang Family will have to use this relationship to curry favor with the Lord of Heavenly Tribulation, ensuring their future success.
"Young Master Xuan is right, Young Master Xuan is right."
Shang Junyang currently harbors no intention of disobeying Feng Xuan. Although the Tribulation Master, Tribulation Disciple, and Tribulation Slave are unrestrained and unbound, under the Principle Heavenly Tribulation, the Tribulation Slave have no thought of resistance.
"Um."?
Chen Xiao nodded, then said, "Let's get down to business. The upcoming auction at the Qiankun Treasure Pavilion features the Seven Emotions Immortal Sword and the Six Desires Immortal Armor. I absolutely must obtain these two immortal artifacts, and I need your power now."
"Rest assured, my lord, there will be absolutely no problem!"
Shang Junyang puffed out his chest and said, "When it comes to wealth, in the Glazed Heaven, if our Shang Clan claims to be second, no one dares to claim to be first, not even the Glazed Heaven Palace."
"What I mean is, without revealing our relationship," Chen Xiao frowned, "I don't want anyone to know my identity or our relationship."
Chen Xiao frowned.
Controlling the Heavenly Tribulation and becoming its master is a matter of utmost importance. If even the slightest leak is made, the entire Immortal World Realm will unite against Chen Xiao. After all, the Heavenly Tribulation is a sword hanging over the heads of cultivators and immortals; if this sword were to fall into someone else's hands, the consequences would be dire.
As for Shang Junyang, it's even less likely that he would listen to a stranger and wholeheartedly help a stranger without any reason.
Chen Xiao understood that within the Shang Clan, the Shang Clan still held the reins. While Feng Xuan and other Phoenix Clan held prestigious positions, they did not represent the entire Shang Clan.
The Shang Clan's existence was merely a place established by the Phoenix Clan for them to recuperate and thrive. Over tens of thousands of years, the Phoenix Clan's influence on the Shang Clan has weakened considerably. In other words, the Shang Clan is still governed by its own Shang Clan.
The existence of the Phoenix Clan provides a powerful backer.
Of the phoenixes in the Shang Clan, all except Feng Xuan are currently in seclusion. Unless something major happens, such as the annihilation of the Shang Clan or something harming Feng Xuan, they will absolutely not emerge from seclusion.
Among the Shang Clan, the phoenix has become a spiritual symbol, and some younger generations are even unaware of the Phoenix Clan existence.
If Chen Xiao wants to truly control the Shang Clan, he must start with Shang Junyang. However, right now, he absolutely cannot let anyone realize that Shang Junyang has already submitted to Chen Xiao; otherwise, Shang Junyang will have no chance of rising in the Shang Family.
"This..."?
Shang Junyang suddenly realized what was happening, and a slight embarrassment appeared on his face.
"My lord, there are quite a few people bidding for these two Immortal Artifacts of the Fruit Rank, even forces from other heavens of the Immortal World have sent representatives."
At this moment, Shang Junyang calmed down. "If we leverage the resources of the Furnace Hall, we should be able to bid for one."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao frowned slightly.
"How many Heavenly Mystery Spirit Pill would be needed to acquire both items at once?"
Chen Xiao took a deep breath and asked, "?"
"Both together... My lord, these two immortal artifacts are both of the highest rank, and they are the kind of immortal artifacts that don't require immortal energy to activate. Moreover, together, they represent the inheritance of the Seven Emotions Immortal Lord... No one wants two immortal artifacts to fall into the hands of the same person or the same force."
"If we were to acquire both of these immortal artifacts simultaneously, it would require at least one billion Heavenly Mystery Spirit Pill."
Shang Junyang concluded in conclusion.
"One billion...?"
Chen Xiao slowly exhaled, "Here's the arrangement: I want you, the Shang Family, to purchase one item with all your might, and you can give me the other."
"It's the Lord!"
Upon hearing this, Shang Junyang nodded slightly.
Now that he has obtained one of the immortal artifacts, he will inevitably have to force Chen Xiao to give it to him. However, how to deliver it without arousing suspicion from the Lineage will be a delicate matter.