The Strength Craze, a Big Spender Stocks Up
Taiyi Immortal City, Central Great Dao.
Dongfang Yueming swaggered down the wide jade street, but soon sensed something was amiss in the capital.
Logically speaking, cultivators should be ethereal and otherworldly, riding swords and soaring through the wind.
But today, the style of Taiyi Immortal City has become exceptionally... "rough".
"Drink! Ha!"
On the roadside training grounds, one could see bare-chested cultivators with bulging muscles frantically honing their physical bodies. Even some seemingly delicate female cultivators were searching everywhere for pills to enhance their qi and blood.
A dense and restless fluctuation of the "Law of Force" permeated the air.
What's going on?
Dongfang Yueming casually stopped a passerby and tossed him a Tier 1 Immortal Artifact.
The passerby caught it, beaming, and lowered his voice, saying, "Young master, you must have just come out of seclusion? You don't even know about something this important?"
"Just now, the legendary Supreme Immortal Domain issued a decree!"
"The Supreme Immortal Domain?!" Dongfang Yueming's pupils contracted slightly.
That is a supreme pure land that surpasses all other immortal realms, where Immortal Venerable, Immortal Saint, and even Immortal Emperor reside!
"That's right!" a passerby said with longing, "The [Giant God Heavenly Palace] of the Supreme Immortal Domain is about to open the ' Trial of Strength ' to all the heavens and myriad realms!"
"But the threshold is extremely high! Only cultivators who have mastered the [Higher-Level Law of Force] are qualified to obtain an entry ticket!"
"The Higher Law of Force..." a passerby exclaimed, "That's one of the strongest laws, known as 'One Force Can Break All Laws'! If one could enter the Giant God Heavenly Palace, even a pig could cultivate into Immortal Venerable in the future!"
"So now all the cultivators in the city have gone mad, desperately trying to comprehend the Law of Force, hoping to seize that chance to ascend to the heavens!"
"I see."
Dongfang Yueming nodded and waved for the passersby to leave.
"Giant God Heavenly Palace... Supreme Immortal Domain..."
A glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.
"It seems I have no choice but to cultivate this ' Great Dao of Force '."
"It's not just about increasing our strength, it's also about that... ticket to the Supreme Immortal Domain!"
Having figured this out, Dongfang Yueming no longer hesitated and headed straight for the city's largest merchant guild—[The Myriad Worlds Merchant Alliance].
As soon as I entered, I heard a noisy bargaining noise.
"What?! A low-level power crystal costs 500,000?! Are you kidding me?!"
"Oh, sir, you know the current market situation. The Giant God Heavenly Palace is hiring, and strength-based resources are practically hard currency! The price changes daily! If you don't want them, there are plenty of people waiting in line!"
Ignoring the commotion, Dongfang Yueming walked directly to the VIP counter and knocked on the table.
"Shopkeeper."
A steward at the Golden Immortal Realm hurriedly came over. Although Dongfang Yueming was only at the "Early Immortal King", his demeanor made the steward dare not be negligent.
"Young master, what would you like to order?"
"I want the Crystal of the Law of Force."
Dongfang Yueming cut to the chase, "Both the lower and middle positions are necessary."
Upon hearing this, the steward looked troubled. "Young master, this is a very sought-after item right now..."
"I don't ask about the price, I only ask if they have it," Dongfang Yueming interrupted calmly.
Yes! Of course!
The manager's eyes lit up, and he immediately reported the inventory, "We still have some in the warehouse, but the price... 500,000 each for the lowest tier, and 5 million each for the mid-tier, no bargaining."
This price is double the usual price!
But in Dongfang Yueming's eyes, none of this mattered.
"I'll take them all."
He waved his sleeve.
"Splash--!"
Nine million low-grade immortal stones were piled up on the counter like a small mountain, radiating an alluring luster.
"Four million for the bottom position, five million for the middle position. Let's see."
"Hiss--!"
The steward gasped, his hands trembling as he looked at the mountain of immortal stones!
That's incredibly extravagant!
While others hesitate for ages before buying even one, this guy just bought them all!
"Yes, yes, yes! Please wait a moment, young master! We'll fetch the goods for you right away!"
The manager was so excited that his face turned red, and he hurriedly ran to the warehouse to retrieve the goods.
Inside the hall, other customers were also drawn to the commotion, casting shocked and envious glances at the scene.
"Whose young master is this? He's so generous!"
Nine million immortal stones... and he didn't even blink an eye!
However.
Just then, a mocking laugh came from the VIP box on the second floor.
"Ha, how ridiculous."
A burly man clad in heavy black and gold armor, exuding an aura as heavy as a mountain, slowly descended the stairs.
With each step he took, the floor trembled slightly, his aura clearly indicating he had reached the Middle-Stage Immortal Emperor!
Moreover, he was surrounded by extremely dense fluctuations of the Law of Force, clearly indicating that he had been immersed in this path for a long time.
"Kid, what do you think the Law of Force is? Is it a cabbage?"
The burly man looked down at Dongfang Yueming with disdain in his eyes.
"What's the use of buying so many low-level crystals? Understanding the laws of nature depends on comprehension and opportunity!"
"Relying on sheer quantity? That's something only incompetent people do!"
"Instead of wasting money on this junk, you should go back and train your muscles for a few more years. Trying to use this kind of opportunistic trick to break the Higher Law? That's just wishful thinking!"
In his view, Dongfang Yueming's behavior was like trying to build a tower with a pile of mud, which was extremely foolish.
Although those around him found his words harsh, they nodded in agreement.
Indeed, comprehending the laws is extremely difficult, and the effects of low-level crystals are negligible. Buying so many is most likely a waste.
However.
Despite the mockery of this powerful Immortal Emperor, Dongfang Yueming didn't even raise her head.
He took the jade box from the steward, confirmed it was genuine, and then put it in his pocket.
Then, she glanced at the burly man indifferently.
His gaze was calm, as if he were looking at an ant.
"You can't talk about ice with a summer insect."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving behind a dashing silhouette.
"You!"
The burly man flew into a rage and was about to lash out when his companion pulled him back.
"Senior brother! This is Taiyi Immortal City, protected by array formations. We mustn't make a move! Besides, the Divine Firmament Sect has been cracking down hard lately..."
"Hmph! He's lucky!"
The burly man snorted coldly, glancing in the direction Dongfang Yueming had left, a sinister glint in his eyes.
"You'd better not let me run into you outside the city, otherwise... I'll show you what the true Law of Force is!"
As he stepped out of the business alliance, Dongfang Yueming's lips curled into a playful smile.
[Opportunistic tactics?]
[hehe...]
My secrets are beyond the comprehension of you mere mortals.
[8 pieces in the lower position, 1 piece in the middle...]
He was making plans in his mind.
[With my existing stockpile, the puzzle of the Law of Force is now complete!]
Now, the moment of truth has arrived!