Ji Continent Market

Not long after entering Ji Continent Market, he saw many Purple Mansion cultivators, and even Golden Core True Person, who were usually of extremely high status, had their auras sensed by him dozens of times.

"Sing--"

Just as Chen Nianzhi was feeling curious, she suddenly sensed an incredibly terrifying demonic Yao Qi emanating from her.

Outside the Marketplace, a dragon's roar resounded, and then a crimson Flood Dragon, a thousand feet long, coiled and soared into the sky.

The Flood Dragon bared its fangs and brandished its claws, its pair of crimson eyes like two suns, its crimson scales as if forged from divine metal, exuding an indestructible aura, as if it were about to tear apart a continent.

"The Flood Dragon Demon Emperor."

"How could there be a Flood Dragon Demon Emperor here!"

"Could it be that Azure-Wave Lake has launched an attack?"

Chen Nianzhi's eyes trembled, a profound terror welling up inside her.

Just as everyone was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a voice came from the sky.

"You wretched creature, you must not act so violently!"

"Roar--"

The crimson Flood Dragon let out a low roar, suppressing its ferocious power.

Chen Nianzhi looked up and saw a man in red standing on the top of the Flood Dragon's head.

Everyone glanced at him and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Who is this person? He actually rode here on the Demon Emperor!"

Jiang Linglong, who was standing to the side, glanced at him and said to Chen Nianzhi, "This person is known as the Scarlet Dragon True Lord, a famous Rogue Cultivator in the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, and also a good friend of the Ji Clan True Lord."

"This person is most skilled at dealing with Flood Dragon and similar creatures. He was able to subdue a Scarlet Flood Dragon and make it his mount. His strength far surpasses that of an ordinary True Lord."

"They've come all this way from the East Sea, most likely at the invitation of the Ji Clan to help deal with Azure-Wave Lake."

Chen Nianzhi nodded. If nothing unexpected happens, the Ji clan leader will attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul realm again within two hundred years.

Too many demons and monsters are unwilling to see this step, and even some Human Race who have a grudge against the Ji Clan do not want him to break through. Presumably, all sorts of monsters and demons will emerge at that time.

This is where the power of connections becomes very important. If you have a wide circle of friends, you will naturally be able to invite close friends to protect you.

This is not a shameful thing in the Immortal Realm of cultivation; close friends often play a significant role in crucial moments.

After all, there is a time when a person's strength is exhausted. If one finally breaks through to the Primordial Spirit and survives the Primordial Spirit Tribulation, only to die under the Human Tribulation, that would be extremely frustrating.

"The Scarlet Dragon True Lord Monarch's Divine Ability are most effective against the Dragon Clan. With the Scarlet Dragon True Lord's assistance, even those demon emperors of Azure-Wave Lake will have to be somewhat wary."

As the two were talking, they discovered that the Scarlet Dragon True Lord had already been received by the Ji Clan Nascent Soul True Lord and had flown to the Spirit Mountain behind them.

It was still early before the Exchange Fair, so Jiang Linglong and Chen Nianzhi rented a cultivation cave and decided to take a look around the upcoming gathering.

Like most Marketplace, the cultivation gatherings in Ji Continent Market are held monthly, with a large gathering once a year. However, this year, due to the opening of the Ji Continent Golden Core Exchange Meet, it is much more lively than usual.

Looking around, Chen Nianzhi realized that tens of thousands of cultivators had gathered at the assembly.

Among the cultivators attending the gathering were many Purple Mansion cultivators, and even some Golden Core realm elders who came here hoping to find some treasures.

Chen Nianzhi strolled around quietly and actually discovered several treasures.

He spent some Spirit Stone to buy a Solar Treasure Crystal and several Tier 3 Spirit Herb, and then stopped in front of a stall.

Chen Nianzhi casually picked up a First-Tier Superior-Grade Law Treasure and asked the stall owner with a smile, "How much is this treasure?"

The stall owner was a girl in her early teens with Seventh Layer of Qi Refining. She was dressed simply. When she looked at Chen Nianzhi, she felt that his aura was as unfathomable as an abyss.

"Our ancestor 'Tier 1 Law Treasure has been used for over two hundred years and is on the verge of becoming unusable."

"His cultivation is far stronger than the ancestor's, so why would he buy a nearly ruined Tier 1 Law Treasure?"

"Could it be an enemy of our ancestor?"

Thinking of this, her heart tightened, but she dared not refuse, and could only stammer, "Senior, this item is worth five Spirit Stone."

After saying that, she still felt a little scared, so she added, "Three Spirit Stone will also do."

Chen Nianzhi remained calm, tossed over five Spirit Stone, and then took the First-Tier Superior-Grade Law Treasure.

"Two hundred years have passed, and it's still so well preserved."

He took it and examined it carefully, confirming the origin of the Law Treasure, and then asked, "What's your name?"

"I..."

The girl's heart skipped a beat. She wanted to conceal her identity, but involuntarily blurted out, "My name is Chen Sixuan."

"The 'Si' generation, right?"

Chen Nianzhi nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

He stood up and said calmly, "Take me to see Chen Nianxu."

"..."

As Chen Sixuan led the way, she secretly glanced back, her heart filled with unease, a mixture of fear and despair.

The two people behind her exuded unfathomable auras; she didn't even have the courage to lie in front of them.

"It's over, it's over, the ancestor's enemy is so terrifying."

"We've been hiding for so many years, and even though our ancestor is about to pass away, they still came knocking on our door. Is it really fate that's going to destroy us?"

Chen Sixuan was filled with immense fear; she was terrified by her own actions.

However, she found that she didn't even have the courage to refuse them, so she could only lead them out of Ji Continent Market and into a secluded Tier 1 Spirit Mountain.

At this moment, on Spirit Mountain, an elderly man with white hair lay on a chair, his face showing a peaceful expression. However, judging from the signs of his declining Qi and Blood, he was probably on his deathbed.

"Ancestor, Ancestor."

Just then, Chen Sixuan's voice came out.

The old man coughed heavily twice, his face pale as he looked in the direction Chen Sixuan had come from, his expression instantly showing disbelief.

"Ancestor."

Chen Sixuan rushed over to help the old man, saying with some lingering fear, "Ancestor, I'm sorry, I actually brought a bad guy here."

"I can't refuse them, sob sob..."

Chen Nianzhi calmly watched the grandfather and grandson, her eyes fixed on the old man.

He shook his head and said calmly, "Long time no see."

It turns out that this person was Chen Nianxu, whom Chen Nianzhi had released years ago.

"Cough cough--"

Chen Nianxu coughed violently twice, then struggled forward and knelt on the ground. "Nian Xu... greets Ancestor."

"Given your seniority," Chen Nianzhi shook her head, flicking her sleeve to lift him up, "You don't need to perform such a grand gesture."

"From the moment I was expelled from the Lineage, I was no longer one."

Chen Nianxu trembled, tears streaming down his face.

Chen Nianzhi watched quietly, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Chen Nianxu, through some unknown fortuitous opportunity, broke through to the Foundation Establishment. Now, more than a hundred years later, his lifespan has come to an end.