"This is Origin Spirit Stage Savage Bear Warrior, currently in his prime. The starting bid is three hundred World Crystal. Those interested can begin bidding..."
In the center of the crowd, several carriages were parked, each filled with sturdy cages. Inside the cages were many creatures of various races, including several Human Clan.
The slave traders used a brutal method to sell slaves. They would drag the creatures out of their cages one by one and sell them to whoever offered the highest price. Although this method was not necessarily economically efficient, it was surprisingly efficient.
"I want this Savage Bear Warrior! Three hundred and ten World Crystal."
I'll bet 350!
After a fierce bidding war, the Wild Bear Warrior was finally bought for four hundred World Crystal.
"Four hundred World Crystal can get you a super soldier equivalent to the Saint Level Middle and Late Stages. It's indeed a good deal."
After observing for a while, Chen Mu and Mingye discovered that, considering the slaves' strength, the price of slaves here was surprisingly low.
In Kunlun Heaven, although the native creatures are naturally powerful, perhaps due to the balance of the heavens, their strength is predetermined at birth and it is difficult to change through later efforts.
The strength of the beings born in Kunlun Heaven is divided into three levels: Yuanqi, Yuanling, and Yuancheng. After breaking through the Yuan Formation Stage, one reaches the Divine Spirit Realm.
Most native creatures of Kunlun Heaven will naturally reach the Origin Awakening Stage after reaching adulthood, at which point their combat power is equivalent to the Saint Level Early Stage.
Some talented individuals, after further cultivation, can reach the Origin Spirit Stage, possessing strength equivalent to the Saint Level Middle and Late Stages.
Only a very few exceptionally talented individuals can reach the Yuan Formation Stage through their own efforts. The best among the Yuan Formation Stage can rival Demigod, and even true gods would be wary of them.
"Should we buy a few and take them back to the Chen Kingdom?"
Seeing Chen Mu's interested expression, Mingye asked.
"No rush, let's take another look."
Chen Mu certainly loved money, but he wasn't the type to take advantage of others. Since the origins of these slaves were unknown, he planned to observe them further.
Above Heavenly Court High Heaven Palace in the Nine Heavens Realm.
At this moment, a man dressed in a golden dragon robe sat high above, his gaze sweeping indifferently over the people below.
Golden Divine Radiance rippled from the halo behind him, his presence seemingly eclipsing the light of the world, drawing everyone's attention to him.
"Your Majesty, the Chen Kingdom, relying on its advanced rune technology, is stirring up trouble on the Pan Emperor Continent and completely disregards our Heavenly Court."
Your subordinate requests the elders of the Talisman Department to take action, wipe out the Chen Kingdom, and display the divine might of our Heavenly Court.
Divine Lord Xuanji returned to the Heavenly Court this time with the intention of directly seeking help from the Talisman Department, but she did not expect to receive a personal summons from the Heavenly Emperor to learn about the situation in the Kunlun Secret Realm.
Upon arriving at the High Heaven Palace, she dared not conceal anything and reported everything that had happened in the Kunlun Secret Realm, including her subsequent mobilization of heavenly troops and her efforts to incite the Haotian Empire to attack the Chen Kingdom.
"The descendants of God-Slaying God are definitely not a peaceful bunch!"
After hearing the report, the Heavenly Emperor murmured something under his breath, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
Ten thousand years ago, the God-Slaying God Clan was indeed a force that gave him a lot of trouble, but things are different now. The Chen Kingdom, which doesn't even have a single god, is no longer worth his attention.
Just as he was about to order the punishment of the Chen Kingdom, a Heavenly King below him suddenly stood up and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I have a question for Divine Lord Xuanji."
The Nine Heavens Realm has nine levels. Except for the Nine Heavens, which is personally governed by the Heavenly Emperor, the other eight Heavens are each guarded by a Heavenly King. They are all True God Realm experts and the mainstay of the Heavenly Court.
The one who spoke this time was the ruler of the fourth heaven, ' Heavenly King Linlang '. He was tall and slender, surrounded by countless Divine Radiance, and was a handsome male heavenly king.
" Linlang Tian, what do you want to ask?"
The Heavenly Emperor looked puzzled, not understanding why the Heavenly King Linlang would be interested in the Xiaoxiao Chen Kingdom.
After receiving permission from the Heavenly Emperor, Linlang Tian turned to look at Divine Lord Xuanji and asked a question.
" Divine Lord Xuanji, you just said that the Chen Kingdom was founded on the Dao of Talismans, and the current de facto ruler is named Chen Mu, is that correct?"
"Your Majesty, there is no mistake."
"Do you know if Chen Mu left Pan Emperor Continent for the Nine Nether Netherworld a few years ago?"
"This... I don't know."
Although Divine Lord Xuanji had investigated Chen Mu's upbringing, she hadn't delved too deeply into his whereabouts. She hadn't expected that Heavenly King Linlang would ask such a question.
"You said the Rune Artifacts made in the Chen Kingdom are unique, have you collected some and carried them with you?"
Yes, they're all here.
Divine Lord Xuanji immediately understood and took out the Chen Kingdom Rune Artifacts that he had originally intended to hand over to the Heavenly Court's Talisman Department for research, and placed it in front of Heavenly King Linlang.
The reason why the Heavenly King Linlang asked the Divine Lord Xuanji these questions was not because he had nothing better to do, but because he was the commander-in-chief of the Heavenly Court who had been in charge of invading the Nine Nether Netherworld for many years.
Decades ago, he personally led a large army to attack the Nine Nether Netherworld, but ultimately suffered a crushing defeat, an event he has always regarded as a great humiliation.
For many years, he had been laying out plans in the Nine Nether Netherworld, and was about to make progress. But then, a Might-Distant General suddenly appeared in the Manju Imperial Court. With his powerful mastery of Dao of Talismans, he single-handedly helped the Manju Imperial Court unify the Nine Nether Netherworld.
After the unification of the Nine Nether Netherworld, his plan to annex the Netherworld was undoubtedly completely ruined, and he therefore hated Might-Distant General to the core.
The Nine Nether Netherworld has methods left behind by the Underworld Emperor, so he cannot force his way in, and therefore he cannot deal with Chen Mu either.
However, after the description given by the Divine Lord Xuanji, he discovered that Might-Distant General, who appeared in the Nine Nether Netherworld, was extremely similar to the Grand Preceptor of the Chen Kingdom, which greatly excited him.
If Might-Distant General is indeed Chen Mu, then perhaps a breakthrough can be found in Chen Mu to continue conquering the Nine Nether Netherworld.
He picked out a Rune Gun from the Chen Kingdom Rune Artifacts that Divine Lord Xuanji had taken out, and then took out a Rune Gun from his own storage ring, comparing the two.
"It really is him!"
Although these two Rune Gun are slightly different in style, they are almost identical in terms of craftsmanship, appearance, and rune structure, so they must have come from the same rune-cultivation sect.
"Your Majesty, Chen Mu, the Grand Preceptor of the Chen Kingdom, is the culprit who sabotaged my annexation of the Nine Nether Netherworld."
"I am willing to personally lead troops to annihilate the Chen Kingdom, and while I'm at it, see if I can find a loophole with Chen Mu to deal with the Nine Nether Netherworld."
Upon hearing what the Heavenly King Linlang said, the Heavenly Emperor suddenly realized what was going on.
"I see. It seems Chen Mu has some skill after all."
He pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Very well, then the affairs of the Chen Kingdom will be entrusted to you, Heavenly King Linlang."
However, you must understand that obtaining the Heart of Pan Emperor is what I care about most right now.
At times like these, you must act swiftly and decisively, avoiding any dragging things out that could jeopardize the overall situation.
"Yes! I understand."
Heavenly King Linlang bowed and said.