This rare Dark Date was ultimately sold for 190,000 Spirit Stones.
Next came Blood Sun Iron and Ghost Malice Grass; each was an item imbued with evil Qi, of extraordinary value, and fiercely contested.
"Jade Rubber, a material produced once every thousand years by the Jade Oak, a Heavenly Spiritual Wood, is the best material for making Mechanical Puppets. The starting bid is 120,000…"
Han Li's eyes lit up, and he bid without hesitation.
As for Puppets, Li Feiyu currently had no plans to expend energy on them. His Cultivation was complex; simply comprehending the Five Elements Divine Power and developing the Profound Heaven Divine Thunder, among other things, was extremely time-consuming.
Coupled with his Cultivation, he truly had no Clone to spare.
Moreover, Li Feiyu's enthusiasm for Puppets was still not as great as Han Li's.
Li Feiyu was interested in Jade Oaks, but not Jade Rubber.
Following this, Han Li bid on two or three more items, which alone cost him seven or eight hundred thousand Spirit Stones.
This nearly left him short of funds, but fortunately, the item covered by white mist was gone.
"Next up is autonomous exchange. We do not guarantee the authenticity of exchanged items. If any Fellow Daoist misjudges, it is not our concern."
"Additionally, as per previous regulations, as long as a transaction is successful, regardless of the number of items, we will charge 10,000 Spirit Stones per person as a handling fee."
"That's all for now. Fellow Daoists, please proceed as you wish."
The items offered for exchange here were all rare Materials, and what they sought in return were also rare Materials or top-tier Medicinal Pills suitable for the Nascent Soul Stage.
Thus, scenes of no one exchanging items could occur at any time.
Dozens of people went up to trade one after another, but only a handful were successful.
At this moment, Han Li went up. He exchanged two Demonic Marrow Drills for a five elements jade and Dazzling Light Crystal.
Li Feiyu immediately recognized that the person covered by green light on the stage was Han Li.
Besides him, it was impossible for anyone else to suddenly produce two such items for exchange.
For Demonic Path Cultivators, the Demonic Marrow Drill was far more appealing than the other two items.
Gasps of astonishment immediately erupted in the venue.
"This is a material for refining the Demonic Dragon Blade. Does it really exist in the Human Realm? I didn't mishear, did I?"
"I didn't expect even such a treasure to appear in this world. It's truly rare!"
...
The Dazzling Light Crystal was presented by the previous white-robed figure. After verification by both parties, the exchange took place.
Afterward, he also exchanged with the Grand Elder of the Blood Mourning Sect and the silver-robed female Cultivator, finally obtaining the last two Materials needed by Monarch Soul Divergence Divine Lord.
Li Feiyu pondered for a moment and finally decided to go up and make a trade as well.
He took out several small porcelain bottles and said with a faint smile, "Three soul tempering pills. A maximum of three can be taken, significantly increasing the Divine Sense of Nascent Soul Cultivators. Usable by those below the Nascent Soul Late Stage."
"Three Yi Yun Pills, which can promote the Cultivation advancement of Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivators."
"Twelve qi activation pills, for use on Demon Beasts and Spiritual Insects, can activate and enhance their intelligence."
"I am interested in various Heavenly Spiritual Woods. Finished products are not necessary; cultivable seeds or saplings are acceptable."
When Li Feiyu spoke, the atmosphere was somewhat cold. The Medicinal Pills were good Medicinal Pills, and many people coveted them, but the items he wanted to exchange for were too niche.
Ordinary Cultivators would not deliberately collect these, let alone the vast majority of those present who were Demonic Path Cultivators.
"None? That's truly a pity."
"Wait!"
Just as Li Feiyu was about to put away the Medicinal Pills and leave, a Cultivator covered in gray mist in the crowd suddenly spoke.
Li Feiyu looked over.
He saw a Storage Pouch fly out from the person's sleeve.
"I want to exchange for soul tempering pills. Fellow Daoist, please see how many can be exchanged for the items in this Storage Pouch."
The soul tempering pill had a considerable effect even on those in the Nascent Soul Stage and was of extraordinary value. A single pill was worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.
Li Feiyu swept his Divine Sense over it, and after a slight pause, he said, "There are indeed several top-grade Spirit Medicines, but I already have most of them. How about two pills?"
The gray-robed person thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright."
Most of the contents were immature Spirit Medicines, including Blood Phoenix Wood, Dragon Subduing Tree, Immortal Grass, and Profound Yin Grass. These were extremely rare Spirit Medicines, but they were still far from maturity.
Otherwise, the other party would not have been willing to trade them.
Any one of these mature Spirit Medicines could be exchanged for three soul tempering pills.
"Is there anyone else who wants to exchange?"
"If these Medicinal Pills are not to your liking, I also have some Medicinal Pills that assist in cultivating fire-attribute Cultivation Techniques and ice-attribute Cultivation Techniques."
Subsequently, a few people did speak up, but either Li Feiyu already had what they offered, or the variety was too small.
Immature Spirit Medicines and Spiritual Woods were of too low value. Even top-grade ones were worth at most tens of thousands, and no one would be willing to Cultivate them.
Li Feiyu felt regret. After he stepped down, others continued to go up, but not many successful trades occurred.
Han Li and Li Feiyu were preparing to leave when Elder Fu transmitted a message to them with his Divine Sense.
"You two, leaving so soon? Not staying until the end?"
Han Li said, "I am a target of public scrutiny. If I don't leave early, I'm afraid it will cause no small amount of trouble."
"I haven't forgotten about Elder Fu's matter. I will come find you after I've finished my business."
"What matter? Why don't you add me?"
Elder Fu laughed heartily, "That would naturally be good. With one more Fellow Daoist, there's one more assurance."
"Then, four years from now, both of you meet me at Double Scorpion Mountain in Southern Border. At that time, I will also invite several other Fellow Daoists. Once the matter is concluded, both of you will definitely not be short of benefits."
Han Li thought about it and nodded in agreement. Li Feiyu also had no objections.
For the next period, he planned to stay by Han Li's side.
Leaving that place, Li Feiyu concealed their whereabouts. No one discovered them, and they left safely.
Due to the previous change, Han Li's Flying Sword was not taken by the Ancient Devil's Second Primordial Spirit, and their interactions were very few.
...
Tianfu Sect was located in a small mountain range on the edge of a remote town in Huayun Prefecture.
The Spiritual Vein here was short and inferior, scorned even by slightly larger Cultivation Families, placing it almost at the bottom tier of Cultivation Sects.
Even counting the Sect Leader and Elders, there were only a little over a hundred people.
Han Li brought Li Feiyu here with a purpose.
Rumor had it that an evil Flood Dragon in the Deity Transformation Stage had appeared in Huayun Prefecture, and he suddenly remembered that he had once been entrusted by Elder Yun in Infernal Hell to return the method for creating Spirit Descending Talismans to Tianfu Sect.
Therefore, he appeared here.
Han Li originally intended to leave after returning the item, but the other party invited him to view their talisman-making classics, asking him to stay for a few more days.
Han Li was also interested in the Dao of talisman-making, so he agreed.
In the Hidden Scripture Pavilion, he met Xiang Zhili, who was hiding under an assumed name. However, Xiang Zhili stubbornly refused to acknowledge him, which left Han Li helpless.
With Han Li's Realm, he truly could not see through Xiang Zhili's disguise no matter what.
However, under Li Feiyu's Spiritual Eye, he was barely able to see Xiang Zhili's true appearance.
Han Li quietly studied the talisman-making classics, while Li Feiyu transmitted a message to Xiang Zhili with his Divine Sense.
"Senior, what an excellent concealment Divine Ability. It's a pity you can hide from Han Li, but you can't hide from me. My Divine Sense is much stronger than his, infinitely close to a Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator, plus my unique pair of Spiritual Eyes."
"It's no fun if you keep hiding."
Xiang Zhili looked at Li Feiyu deeply for a few moments, a look of surprise appearing between his brows.
"You… are somewhat special. After traveling the Human Realm for so many years and visiting many places, this is the first time I've seen such a young Great Cultivator like you."
"What's your name?"
"This junior's surname is Li, given name Li Feiyu. I'm considered Senior Brother to Han Li, perhaps?"
"You're also from Yellow Maple Valley? I don't recall a person like you?"
"That's not it."
"Never mind, I'm not interested in that either. Just don't disturb this Old Monster, and don't tell Han Li."
"Understood, but although my Junior Brother can't see through it, he's probably guessed it."
"It's just a guess, not necessarily true."
Xiang Zhili was unwilling to talk further and ended his transmission with Li Feiyu. Afterward, no matter how Li Feiyu tried to communicate, the other party remained unresponsive.
"This Old Monster in the Deity Transformation Stage really has a strange temper!"
Li Feiyu muttered to himself.
That night.
Li Feiyu, carrying a bamboo tube, left Tianfu Sect and went to an unknown small desolate mountain, where he set up a large formation.
At this moment, a voice came from the bamboo tube, "Li Feiyu, why did you bring me here? You even set up a large formation. Are you guarding against someone?"
"Naturally, there are people to guard against, but the main reason is that the matter is significant, so I must be cautious."
"Tell me, what is it? This Old Monster is all ears."
Monarch Soul Divergence's voice sounded very casual.
"I want to ask you, Old Monster, do you want to live?"
"I thought it was something else! It's not about whether I want to or not, but the heavens don't allow me to live!"
"Even if I undergo Possession, I won't have enough time to Break through to Deity Transformation. What's the point of that?"
Monarch Soul Divergence said with a sigh, "As a Cultivator, if there's a chance to live and Break through to a higher Realm, no one would refuse; otherwise, they wouldn't embark on this path of Cultivation."
"Then I say, I can give you this opportunity, but from now on, you must be my attendant, stay by my side, offer me advice, deduce scriptures, Magic Treasures, and so on. Are you willing?"
Monarch Soul Divergence thought Li Feiyu was joking with him and laughed in anger, "Kid, are you kidding me? You actually want this Old Ancestor to be your attendant? You're dreaming!"
"Unwilling? That's truly a pity. I originally thought that with the Old Ancestor's aptitude, if there was enough time, after Ascending to the Spirit Realm, you might even have a chance to reach Mahayana and Undergo Tribulation to Ascend!"
"Alas, it's truly a shame."
"Wait ~"
"Wait, Li Feiyu, you weren't joking with me earlier; you were serious?!"
"Do you think my serious expression and my solemn act of bringing you here are for the purpose of joking with you?"
Monarch Soul Divergence fell silent.
Li Feiyu could feel his struggle and knew what he was struggling with.
"Old Monster, don't overthink it. I simply value your aptitude and talent. Having you as my attendant and setting up a Divine Restriction is also because this involves my secrets, and I must ensure everything is foolproof."
"We've been together for quite some time, and you know my personality. As long as you don't betray me, I generally won't interfere with your affairs, and I'll even protect you."
"Hehe, does this Divine Lord need your protection?!"
"But if... if you can really let me live another life, I am willing to follow you and work for you."
"Then open your Divine Soul and let me set up a Divine Restriction, and hand over a wisp of your Natal Primordial Spirit."
"Alright!"
Monarch Soul Divergence was too arrogant before, ultimately spending too much time on other matters, which led to him being blocked before Deity Transformation.
After Li Feiyu finished all this, Monarch Soul Divergence's Divine Soul weakened for a while again.
"Then let's go find a suitable Physical Body. Old Monster, what style do you like? Handsome, ordinary, mature, or simply change your gender?"
Monarch Soul Divergence's face darkened, and he spat out a word, "Scram!"
...
After informing Han Li, Li Feiyu left with Monarch Soul Divergence. The two agreed to meet on a deserted island outside the South Sea.
A few days later, Li Feiyu flew over a small town, stopped, and stood against the wind.
He spread his Divine Sense to cover the entire town and only withdrew it after a long time.
"How is it? Is there anyone suitable?"
Li Feiyu shook his head, "You must have aptitude, and your appearance must be good. Old Monster, you have so many requirements. Why do Cultivators care so much about their appearance? Look at Han Li, isn't he just ordinary and unremarkable!"
"Then if I asked you to swap faces with him, would you be willing?"
"No!" Li Feiyu said bluntly.
"There you have it. Although it's just a face, most people have no choice, but now that I can choose, I naturally want a better one."
"By the way, was what you said earlier true? Above Deity Transformation, one must gather all Five Elements Spiritual Roots?"
Li Feiyu said, "That's right. I learned this from the Ancient Devil and the Clone of the Tianlan Holy Beast."
"Breaking through to Deity Transformation, Five Elements Spiritual Roots are of considerable help, and above Deity Transformation, to reach the Void Refining Stage, one must achieve the Five Elements unity of Spiritual Roots, integrating the body with heaven and earth."
"I heard that many people in the Upper Realm invented ways to replace them with artifact Spiritual Roots and Medicinal Pill Spiritual Roots, but these external ones are never as good as innate Spiritual Roots."
"If a problem accidentally occurs during a future Breakthrough, it will be very difficult to make further progress."
Monarch Soul Divergence sighed, "Alas, suit yourself. Anyway, you said you'd take care of all the future Cultivation resources."
"Don't worry, I've also come up this way step by step. I have all sorts of Pill Formulas and Spirit Medicine. Plus, you have almost no Cultivation Bottleneck. I guarantee I'll send you back to the Nascent Soul Late Stage in a few hundred years."
"You're talking such a grand game; it makes this Old Monster a bit disbelieving."
"Believe it or not, let's go to the next place."
...
Two months later, Li Feiyu finally found a Physical Body that satisfied Monarch Soul Divergence. It was a Mortal Scholar of about twenty-two years old, dressed in white robes, with a face like jade, very refined.
Li Feiyu secretly complained, a Appearance dog!
However, his situation was very dire. His parents were killed, his fiancée was insulted by mountain bandits in front of him, and he himself was tortured, his face disfigured and filled with resentment.
At this moment, Li Feiyu appeared before him.
The other person merely glanced at him with vacant eyes, seemingly not caring at all why a person suddenly appeared in front of him.
It was clear that he had given up on life, but deep down, he still harbored an intense hatred.
"Do you want revenge?"
The Scholar looked at him again.
"I can help you, but I need your body."
A cold glint appeared in the Scholar's eyes, "As long as I can personally avenge them and bury my parents and fiancée, my life is yours."
"Very good."
Li Feiyu's body trembled slightly, and a wave of spiritual energy emanated, instantly covering the entire mountain stronghold.
All the mountain bandits, at this moment, were like time had frozen. Their bodies couldn't move, but they could speak.
For a moment, the entire mountain stronghold was in chaos.
The Scholar also noticed.
Li Feiyu pointed a finger, shattering the shackles on his hands, and said, "Go. Those mountain bandits are now at your disposal!"
The Scholar's eyes were bloodshot, his face ferocious, like a demon that had crawled out of Hell. He opened the main gate.
He drew a long saber from the waist of one of the mountain bandits. Every mountain bandit he encountered afterward was flayed alive eighty-one times.
The Scholar seemed to have endless power driving him to do this, tirelessly, like a machine.
He laughed wildly as he killed, completely falling into a state of frenzy.
It wasn't until he found the bodies of his parents and fiancée that he somewhat regained his senses, kneeling before them, two lines of blood tears streaming from his eyes.
He questioned the heavens, asking why such a thing had happened to him.
Why him?!
Li Feiyu sighed, "Fate is fickle. Only by being strong can one Dominator one's own destiny and protect the people important to them! Let them live a life of peace and joy."
The Scholar looked at Li Feiyu, "You are an Immortal Master, aren't you? Now I have no strength left. I hope the Immortal Master will bury my parents, and then allow me to kowtow a few times, and then you can take my body."
Yellow light emerged from Li Feiyu's palm. With a gentle wave, the ground automatically split open, and the bodies of the Scholar's parents and fiancée were moved inside. Then, a mound appeared, and Li Feiyu conjured a stone tablet out of thin air.
He carved their names on it.
"With an Immortal's inscription, I think my parents and Xiaoqing will have good fortune in their next life."
The Scholar straightened his clothes and belt, then, looking like a Confucian Scholar, knelt and kowtowed nine times.
Finally, he stood up, faced Li Feiyu, and smiled brightly, "Cultivation, how wonderful it is. I hope I can also have the opportunity to embark on the Immortal Path in my next life!"
At this moment, a ball of light flew out from the bamboo tube behind Li Feiyu and entered the Scholar's body.