After Dugu Bo and his group departed with the pre-ordered medicinal seeds, Ditian and the other Spirit Beasts entered the Sacrificial Shop in succession.
Bi Ji calmly explained the newly implemented shop rules, while Li Rong transmitted the same information to Snow Princess and Dugu Yan at the entrance, allowing them to relay it to the long line of customers waiting outside.
When they noticed that no pills were listed, Demon Emperor and the others showed obvious disappointment. However, that feeling quickly gave way to excitement upon seeing the dense array of cultivation techniques and secret manuals.
Ditian, along with six core subordinates, exchanged for a complete set of third-grade cultivation techniques. The total expenditure amounted to 3.51 million sacrificial coins. Gu Yuena's crystal card—temporarily held by Bi Ji—was transferred to Ditian's possession.
After the deduction, the remaining balance stood at 3.19 million sacrificial coins. The final shortfall of 320,000 was offset using metals and Spirit Beast materials collected over this period, leaving a balance of 120,000 sacrificial coins.
Among them, the Ice Emperor pre-ordered one hundred portions of Ice Essence Ganoderma, worth 50,000 sacrificial coins, and also exchanged for a full set of ice-attribute cultivation techniques. The total cost reached 720,000 sacrificial coins.
During checkout, she calmly produced nearly ten pieces of ice marrow—each no less than ten-thousand-year quality—to cover the payment, leaving her with 380,000 sacrificial coins remaining.
She originally intended to purchase another set for Snow Princess, but the latter declined without hesitation.
Compared to them, Demon Emperor was far more extravagant.
The ocean was rich in resources, and combined with Demon Emperor's years of accumulation, the seabed ores, rare metals, Spirit Beast essence blood, and hardened carapaces he brought this time were valued at a staggering 12.68 million sacrificial coins.
He immediately exchanged third-grade cultivation techniques and secret manuals for his wife and daughter, spending 1.34 million.
Next, he pre-ordered a sixth-grade water-attribute energy pearl, along with expenses for pharmacy construction and medicinal seeds. The total came to 5.28 million sacrificial coins.
Even after these purchases, he still had 6.06 million remaining.
Without the slightest hesitation, Demon Emperor directly exchanged for a full fourth-grade cultivation technique package for himself.
The core cultivation method was Raging Waves Skill, a powerful water-attribute technique that came with a Water Domain. Within water, combat power doubled; in the ocean, it granted near-absolute control, allowing the user to stir boundless waves and launch continuous, crushing assaults.
A cultivator using this method possessed spirit power as violent and domineering as the tides themselves.
The base price was 680,000 sacrificial coins. With immediate delivery and Spirit Infusion applied four times, the total reached 2.72 million.
For movement, he chose Wave-Treading Skill.
In areas without water, its effectiveness dropped sharply, only marginally stronger than inferior fourth-grade movement techniques. However, in water-rich environments, its performance nearly reached fifth-grade standards, making it an extremely environment-dependent secret manual.
The base price was 300,000 sacrificial coins, with immediate infusion bringing the total to 1.2 million.
For offense, Demon Emperor selected Water Manipulation Skill, a technique similar in nature to Wood Generation Skill—except that it controlled water instead of vegetation.
Valued at 480,000 sacrificial coins, the fully infused version cost 1.92 million.
Altogether, Demon Emperor spent 5.84 million sacrificial coins, causing his strength to surge dramatically.
At this moment, Demon Emperor felt an overwhelming sense of invincibility.
Objectively speaking, if Bo Saixi of Sea God Island were to face him now, even with divine authority, the most likely outcome would be a single one—capture, followed by forced submission.
When Demon Emperor finally put away his crystal card, the remaining balance was 220,000 sacrificial coins.
The next group to enter was Spirit Hall.
However, their financial state was bleak.
Qian Renxue had already exchanged her gains for a light-element energy pearl. Qian Daoliu had used much of the Qian family's hidden treasury for life-element pearls and medicinal fields. Meanwhile, Bibi Dong had taken away the majority of Spirit Hall's accumulated wealth when she left.
On top of that were the mandatory stipends paid to the offering elders.
In the past, gold coins held little meaning for elders who cultivated in seclusion. But now, with sacrificial coins becoming essential, the burden was undeniable.
This did not even account for the private embezzlement by branch hall bishops across the continent.
After all expenses were tallied, the once-mighty Spirit Hall was left embarrassingly impoverished.
They barely managed to exchange a complete set of third-grade cultivation techniques and secret manuals for Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile, Qian Renxue, and Gao Feng.
The total cost was 2.41 million sacrificial coins.
The remaining balance: a pitiful 21,000.
It was nothing short of humiliating for the continent's number one power.
After leaving the Sacrificial Shop and returning to the Spirit Hall branch, Qian Renxue's expression immediately darkened.
"Grandfather," she said coldly, "if this continues, not only will we struggle to maintain our advantage in the Training Ground, but even if we recruit outstanding disciples, we won't have the sacrificial coins to cultivate them."
She paused briefly before continuing, "I didn't see Bibi Dong's name among the exchanges."
"When she left, she took Hu Liena and two others, along with a large quantity of treasures."
"Now that things have reached this point, I intend to bring them back."
"If you wish to go, then go," Qian Daoliu replied calmly. "I will support you."
Gao Feng, standing nearby, was entirely focused on the cultivation techniques and had not been listening at all.
Once the discussion ended, he bowed respectfully. "Master, this disciple wishes to focus solely on cultivation and not involve myself in Spirit Hall's internal affairs."
"Even if you wanted to, I wouldn't allow it," Qian Daoliu laughed lightly. "Xue'er, you and Golden Crocodile will handle Bibi Dong. I'll stay behind to guide Gao Feng."
"I also need time to familiarize myself with these techniques. The Training Ground competition begins in ten days."
Qian Renxue nodded. "Then the battle ten days from now will be left to Grandfather."
Even if Bibi Dong had fallen into darkness, Golden Crocodile—empowered by his new techniques—was more than capable of suppressing her.
After confirming through Saras that Bibi Dong had not left her residence recently, Qian Renxue immediately brought Golden Crocodile to the courtyard she was renting.
She made no effort to conceal her spirit power fluctuations.
Yet, no one came to greet her.
Qian Renxue's expression darkened. She hesitated, then stepped forward and knocked.
"Who is it?" Xie Yue's hoarse, wary voice came from inside.
"Qian Renxue of Spirit Hall."
The courtyard erupted in hurried movement. Moments later, the main gate was flung open.
"Young Master!" Xie Yue cried, his voice breaking. "Supreme Pontiff—she's dying!"
Qian Renxue and Golden Crocodile rushed inside without hesitation.
One glance was enough.
The woman lying beneath the eaves was beyond saving.
Her body was emaciated beyond recognition, her life force barely clinging on, and there was no trace of spirit power within her.
Qian Renxue stared at her biological mother—the woman she had once hated.
She had prepared herself mentally for this outcome, yet when reality struck, tears still fell uncontrollably.
"Xue'er… is that Xue'er?" Bibi Dong's hoarse voice trembled as her arm lifted weakly.
"It's me." Qian Renxue stepped forward and clasped the withered hand.
At that instant, years of resentment dissolved completely.
"To see you one last time," Bibi Dong whispered, tears sliding down her cheeks, "I can die without regret."
"I'm sorry… I'm so sorry."
She struggled to open her eyes, wanting to engrave Qian Renxue's face into her soul.
Bibi Dong had imagined countless deaths.
Slain after Spirit Hall's failure.
Killed by Qian Daoliu once her hatred was exposed.
Destroyed during a failed divine inheritance.
Yet in every imagined ending, she died in the arms of the one she loved.
Only now did she realize—
The person she loved most was Qian Renxue.
"Mama loves you… can you forgive me?"
Qian Renxue lowered her head, kissing her mother's forehead. "Mama, I love you too."
Bibi Dong smiled.
And closed her eyes forever.
Qian Renxue held her hand until the last warmth faded.
"What happened?" she asked, her voice colder than ice.
Hu Liena and Xie Yue knelt, recounting everything—the mutations, the blackened spirit, the loss of control, the sealing of her own body.
When Hu Liena finished, her voice broke completely.
Qian Renxue collapsed onto Bibi Dong's body, sobbing.
The Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall had fallen.
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