I heard you wanted to meet me?

A manor located 600 miles away from the Imperial Dynasty.

This is the Residence of the Heavenly Treasure Merchant Guild, and Liao Xu has also set up a protective Formation here.

Qiu Han stood atop a pavilion, gazing into the distance.

"That direction must be North Spring Mountain, right?"

"Yes, North Spring Mountain. Legend has it that it was originally the Residence of a sect called North Spring Sword Sect. After the North Spring Sword Sect was destroyed by the Great Qian, it was listed as Forbidden Ground of Great Qian Dynasty. Later, Gu Yuanqing entered it, and the mountain began to change. It is said that a hundred years ago, this mountain was only Three Hundred Zhang high, but today it has become a majestic Spirit Mountain, reaching into the clouds, shrouded in mist, and its true face cannot be seen," Liao Xu said.

"It was only Three Hundred Zhang tall before?" Qiu Han asked, somewhat surprised.

"That's what people are saying, and it's probably true," Liao Xu said.

"What's your opinion on this?" Qiu Han asked.

Liao Xu pondered for a moment and said, "The Spiritual Qi of the Qian Yuan Realm is most concentrated around this mountain. All sects and factions have established their Residence around the mountain, making it difficult for anyone without top-tier talent to enter. This North Spring Mountain seems to be the ancestral vein of the Qian Yuan Realm's Vital Energy. I suspect that its past obscurity may be due to a seal within the Mountain. Countless years ago, Mighty Figure in the Qian Yuan Realm must have left behind a legacy in this Mountain. Gu Yuanqing obtained this legacy, thus breaking the seal and causing changes in this realm, which is why the World Conflict has arisen."

Qiu Han nodded slightly. "That's possible, otherwise it's hard to explain the sudden rise of a Floating World, and how Gu Yuanqing went from a Origin Scholar to Celestial Person in just a hundred years."

Liao Xu added, "There's another matter I just confirmed recently, which I haven't had time to report to the Trading Company yet."

What is it?

"After extensive inquiries and confirmation, I learned that Gu Yuanqing lectured on the path of cultivation in the Mountain twelve and twenty-two years ago, covering topics from the Origin Scholar cultivation level all the way to the Void Heaven Realm."

Qiu Han asked in surprise, "It's normal for him to spread his teachings in order to deal with the World Conflict. He's Celestial Person, so it's not surprising that he speaks of the Void Heaven. It's not worth your attention, is it? Is there something special about him?"

Liao Xu said in a deep voice, "If that were all, it wouldn't be surprising. What is astonishing is that this person preaches at North Spring Mountain, and his teachings can be heard everywhere in the entire Qian Yuan Realm."

"What? It can be heard throughout the entire Boundary Domain?" Qiu Han was taken aback.

Liao Xu nodded and said, "That's right. When I first heard the news, I thought it was just people in this world exaggerating because they admired and respected Gu Yuanqing. But as the Heavenly Treasure Merchant Guild expanded, my subordinates verified it from many sources. Even Overseas, one can hear his preaching."

Qiu Han was somewhat shocked. However, before the World Conflict was won, although the Qian Yuan Realm was not large, the furthest point of the Boundary Domain was still tens of thousands of miles away from North Spring Mountain. With so many people and such a wide Boundary Domain, let alone Celestial Person, even Yin-Yang Mighty Figure could not spread the Dao to everyone in the world at the same time.

Are you sure?

Liao Xu said, "Eight or nine times out of ten, even if the Great Qian Dynasty ordered a falsification of this matter, it would be difficult to avoid revealing flaws."

Qiu Han frowned; this matter seemed unbelievable no matter how he looked at it. Suddenly, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he said, "There was a rumor back then that Gu Yuanqing practiced the Path of Incense and Fire?"

Liao Xu was taken aback. "This subordinate did not know."

Qiu Han waved his hand and said, "It's normal that you don't know about this. This matter is related to the Crimson Cloud Bai Family. Back then, a Celestial Person being from the Bai Clan lost his life at their hands, but they kept the news very well covered up. I only happened to hear about it from someone, but I didn't know if it was true or not back then. Now it seems that it has been confirmed to be true."

Liao Xu said, "I have only seen some records of the Path of Incense and Fire in Ancient Records. Could this be related to his spreading the Way in this world?"

Qiu Han laughed and said, "The Path of Incense and Fire is different from our self-cultivation. Ancient Records record that the golden body is condensed with the Incense Power, and a spiritual connection is established between the body and the believers. This explains why he can make everyone in the Great Qian Kingdom hear his sermons."

Liao Xu suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. No wonder everyone in this world calls him Immortal Gu, and many families even enshrine Longevity Memorial Tablet in his honor."

Qiu Han smiled calmly, "This also explains why he was able to become Celestial Person in such a short time. The Emperor of Great Qian Dynasty is his son. With the help of the Great Qian Imperial Court, almost everyone in the entire Qian Yuan Realm is probably his follower. It's like pooling the power of an entire realm to support one person. The Slanting Moon World really lost unfairly."

Liao Xu asked, "Is this Path of Incense and Fire really that powerful?"

Qiu Han chuckled and said, "It's just Outer Dao. Although it progresses quickly, it also has great flaws. The Incense Power has enhanced his cultivation, but it has also limited his development. In this realm, he is Celestial Person being. If he goes to the Outer Realm, he may fall from the Celestial Person realm."

Moreover, the number of people in a single realm is ultimately limited. If he wants to advance further, it will be extremely difficult. Other Exquisite World will not allow him to develop followers. The power gained by relying on others is ultimately not as strong as one's own. It is said that even Celestial Person follow the Path of Incense and Fire are much weaker than Celestial Person who follow the Righteous Path.

Liao Xu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and laughed, "The manager is truly remarkable. I was quite startled when I heard the news, and I've been acting cautiously these past few days, fearing that this Gu fellow is too powerful and might inadvertently provoke an enemy for the Trading Company."

Qiu Han said, "You did the right thing. No matter what, Celestial Person is Celestial Person. Even if he is weaker, he holds the Realm Token in this realm, which is enough to make up for the difference in strength. Besides, did you know that he has survived three Heavenly Tribulation?"

Liao Xu said, "Even those familiar with the matter dare not confirm it. Some say it twice, some say it three times. And the Qian Kingdom is very wary of our Trading Company. Those who truly know about this matter are unwilling to say more."

"In other words, he is at least Cultivator at the Two Tribulations of Heavenly Change, which matches our previous predictions." Qiu Han nodded, his eyes showing a hint of seriousness. Judging from the attitude of the Great Qian Dynasty towards him, this person is likely Cultivator at the Three Tribulations of Heavenly Change, so we must be cautious in dealing with him.

The Heavenly Treasure Merchant Guild is located throughout the Exquisite World, yet it only has two Cultivator Three Tribulations of Heavenly Change Realm.

In other words, Gu Yuanqing alone made the Great Qian Dynasty a power on par with the Heavenly Treasure Merchant Guild.

At least that's the case in the Qian Yuan Realm!

The two chatted for a long time afterward.

Qiu Han said, "I have never seen Heavenly Change Cultivator the Path of Incense and Fire before. I really want to meet one. Now I'm just waiting for the Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty to reply."

Liao Xu laughed and said, "With the Fourth Shopkeeper's status and strength, even if that Gu fellow is a cultivator at the Three Tribulations of Heavenly Change Great Cultivator, he wouldn't dare to disrespect him, would he?"

Qiu Han smiled slightly, twirling his mustache. He clearly agreed with Liao Xu's statement. With his cultivation level and status as the manager of the Heavenly Treasure Merchant Guild, even the top Sect in the Exquisite World would have to give him some face.

Before I knew it, it was midnight.

Liao Xu took his leave.

Qiu Han returned to his Courtyard and was about to enter his meditation room when he suddenly felt a jolt of fear. "Who are you?"

I heard you want to see me?