The Great Martial Saint!

"This is."

"A fourth-tier demonic beast, a demon king cub!"

"A Heavenly Grade Bloodline!"

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At the Yunshan Small Meeting, the trade fair venue was a place of profound upheaval and excitement.

A celestial being, looking hurried, quickly sent a telepathic message and left.

Some of the celestial beings looked on with surprise, their thoughts a jumble of emotions as they gazed at the kitten, which was about the size of a cat.

The elderly man in his sixties from Qingmufang, Gu Yueqianfang, was looking at the yellow-robed Taoist with great interest, and he was in a very good mood.

"Moon Spirit Stone Monkey, a demon king's cub, with pure bloodline and the potential to become a fourth-tier demon king. The nurturing period is estimated to be between five and eight hundred years. It can be accompanied by a Spirit Feeding Pill. It is also a priority trade item for True Cultivation Scrolls and defensive treasures. It can be considered at your discretion."

The Taoist priest in the yellow robe had a thin face with a slight smile on it, and he seemed very approachable.

The yellow-robed Taoist was trading more than one item, but without a doubt, everyone's attention was drawn to the snow-white demon king cub with a crescent moon-shaped vertical line between its brows.

"A transformed cub, a Moon Spirit Stone Monkey?"

Chen Ping'an's gaze fell on the nimble little beast not far away, his eyes filled with interest.

The Moon Spirit Stone Monkey possesses extraordinary bloodline endowment, making it remarkable even among Heavenly Grade demon beast bloodlines.

In terms of rank, it is in no way inferior to the Golden-Crowned Feathered Sparrow, a Heavenly-grade mutated bloodline that Chen Ping'an used for three rounds of body tempering.

"Pity."

Chen Ping'an looked at it for a while, then looked away.

Raising monsters is rare, let alone raising cubs.

The cultivation time of five to eight hundred years alone is enough to stop the vast majority of cultivators in the world.

Not to mention the enormous expenses and costs involved.

Using a large amount of resources, time and energy to gamble on the possibility of advancing to the fourth-tier demon king is undoubtedly a high-stakes gamble.

Even so, many celestial beings still participated in the scramble, constantly exchanging messages and using tokens to trade.

A demon beast with the potential to advance to the level of a transformed demon king, if properly tamed, can become a guardian spirit beast for a powerful force.

Aside from special species, the lifespan of demonic beasts is often longer than that of cultivators at the same level. If such demonic beasts are raised and supported by certain balancing methods, they can protect the family or sect for many years even after their master passes away.

For any power, this is an excellent foundation for influence.

Compared to some arrogant and ungrateful wretches, or guests and outsiders of dubious origin, a transformed spirit beast raised from a young age and tamed with affection is definitely the best choice for protecting the sect.

Chen Ping'an has neither the backing of any powerful force nor the time and energy to waste hundreds of years waiting for a demon beast to grow up.

A fourth-tier demonic beast, a transformed demon king, is indeed remarkable.

But for Chen Ping'an, hundreds of years of training had only resulted in this level of attainment, which was naturally unsatisfactory.

If he had that much time, he himself wouldn't know how much he would have grown to.

More like a fully-formed, transformed demon beast.

Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, and his gaze moved from the other objects in front of the yellow-robed Taoist to the yellow-robed Taoist himself.

"This old Taoist priest"

Chen Ping'an's gaze was calm, but his heart held a scrutinizing look.

The transformed demon king, having awakened his intelligence, may not necessarily value his bloodline descendants and offspring as much as humans, but his level of attention is certainly extraordinary.

This old Taoist priest was able to obtain the demon king's cub; that's quite a feat.
This is probably not ordinary.

Aside from extremely rare coincidences where one might obtain a descendant of a demon king or a bloodline cub through luck, in most cases, one must rely on strength and engage in a head-on confrontation.

Only by defeating the Demon King and forcing him to flee in panic can one have any chance of obtaining his offspring. Even...
Chen Ping'an remained calm, his divine soul flickering in and out of existence, sensing things from afar.

"Sure enough!"

The next moment, Chen Ping'an had a clear understanding and made a clear judgment about the Yellow Robe Taoist's realm.

He had sensed it casually before and hadn't noticed anything. But now, upon closer inspection, the yellow-robed Taoist was indeed hiding his cultivation level, just as he had expected. The level he displayed on the surface was only the perfected Heavenly Human Realm, but in reality, he had long since entered the second realm.

The opponent's hidden technique was of a high level, and he hadn't even noticed it yet.

This old Taoist priest attended the meeting under the guise of a rogue cultivator, engaging in trade and sales, exchanging goods and resources, purchasing demon beast cubs, and seeking to acquire true cultivation scrolls and protective treasures.
He's probably a ruthless character.

Chen Ping'an thought to himself, then looked away.

The demon king's cub was desirable, but not what he needed. Although he possessed the inheritance of beast taming, it was clearly of little significance to him.

Furthermore, although the Moon Spirit Stone Monkey's bloodline endowment was good, it still couldn't satisfy his expectations for the fourth refinement of the Qingyang Blood Refinement Demon Beast Bloodline.

Even if the bloodline endowment is satisfactory, a cub whose strength has not been fully developed and whose bloodline has not been fully explored can only provide him with extremely limited help.

"That's quite rare."

Master Gu gazed calmly at the lively and agile Moon Spirit Stone Monkey, the demon king's cub, not far away.

This Moon Spirit Stone Monkey should still be in its infancy, innocent and full of curiosity about the outside world. Now is the perfect time to cultivate a bond with it. If it can be tamed, it will definitely be much easier.

Once they reach adulthood and mature in all aspects, cultivating a bond becomes much more difficult. Taming them requires extremely high skill and an ever-increasing amount of energy.

As for reaching maturity, there is a possibility of failure in taming. Even if they are afraid of being threatened and remain silent for a while, they may bite back when the right opportunity arises.

It's important to understand that demonic beasts that have the potential to advance to the fourth-tier human form are all intelligent, and some of them possess a very high level of intelligence. They don't reveal everything; some with superb concealment skills can even deceive their masters.

Such domestication carries extremely high risks.

As for truly reaching maturity and complete mastery, attempting to tame them at that point is essentially a pipe dream. Even with some restrictions and techniques, the risk increases dramatically.

The only way to force and control them is through special means; otherwise, it's basically impossible to win their sincere submission.

Different stages present different levels of difficulty, which is why Master Gu said it is indeed a rare opportunity.

"pity."

Master Gu sighed and finally looked away.

"It's not a bird."

Given his status, it wouldn't be impossible for him to purchase a transformed cub if he wanted to. However, if he wanted to specify a particular type, such as a bird-type transformed cub, that would be difficult.

If the other party were trading a young avian demon king today, he would have traded for it no matter what. But unfortunately...
No.

He had taken longevity-prolonging elixirs, of more than one type, and his lifespan far exceeded that of ordinary celestial beings, spanning several hundred years. Although this was a long time, it was not without its support.

If he could tame a rare demon beast, it would be a wonderful thing for him.

However, since there isn't a suitable one, we can't force it.

Master Gu's state of mind quickly calmed down, leaving no ripples.

Actually, the best way to tame a monster is to appear before it the moment it is born and opens its eyes. In this way, through a natural connection, it will regard you as its blood relative, a reliable older brother, or a dependable mother.

They don't need much training to gain natural trust, and when they fight, they develop a tacit understanding, working together to create a formidable force.

Can.
The demon king's cub is already a rare find.

To seize that perfect moment is even more difficult, as difficult as an insurmountable barrier.

The higher the bloodline grade, the stronger the demon beast, and this is especially true.

However, according to the biography, there was once a legendary figure from the Eastern Realm who, by chance, entered the cave and was favored by a spirit beast of heaven and earth. The beast happened to see the newborn cub the moment it opened its eyes.

From then on, he soared to great heights, became famous throughout the dynasty, and became a powerful figure in the region.

They can be said to be blessed with good fortune, destined to be children of destiny.

The yellow-robed Taoist's trade exhibition was quite successful. The other items were alright, but the demon king cub attracted a lot of celestial beings to fight over it.

The most vehemently opposed were those backed by powerful figures.

Ultimately, it's unclear what price was agreed upon, but this demon king cub, the Moon Spirit Stone Monkey, was acquired by the elderly man from Qingmu Workshop.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Huang."

Gu Yueqianfang glanced at the Moon Spirit Stone Monkey with considerable reluctance, but still offered her congratulations.

"You flatter me."

The elderly man chuckled and waved to the Moon Spirit Stone Monkey.

"Little one, come here."

The Moon Spirit Stone Monkey seemed to be not far away, but after the Yellow-Robed Taoist said something, the Moon Spirit Stone Monkey barely managed to jump over.

At first, it was wary, but after the elderly man took out a few items from his storage bag and fed it a spirit fruit, the Moon Spirit Stone Monkey became cheerful and then jumped onto the old man's shoulder with a quack. "It's really fast."

Seeing this, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but sigh.

No wonder they say that young demon beast cubs are easy to tame. This one was fed a spirit fruit and given a few things to please them, and they've become so affectionate.

If we put in more effort and time, the results will be obvious.

Ying Congyun stood aside, his gaze quite eager. He was clearly also interested in this spirit pet, but unfortunately, his financial resources were limited and he was not as wealthy as the other families. Faced with competition, he could only give up.

In addition, during this trip to the Netherworld Secret Realm, he focused on resources that could be quickly converted into combat power. Resources like spirit beast cubs, which are extremely expensive but slow to generate returns, were not suitable for his current situation.

While there is joy, ultimately we still have to make choices based on reality.

Even for celestial beings, things don't always go as planned.

"I'll be staying at Beishan Pass these next few days. If any of you fellow Daoists are interested in the remaining items, please feel free to contact me." After leaving a communication method, the yellow-robed Daoist concluded the transaction.

Judging from his appearance, this harvest must have been quite good.

The celestial beings in the arena looked at the yellow-robed Taoist with varying expressions. Some of them glanced over, their eyes filled with caution.

For a rogue cultivator like this to openly reveal their contact information, whatever the reason, it stems from absolute confidence in their own strength. An ordinary cultivator wouldn't dare do such a thing without considerable skill.

Although cultivators who have undergone the Heavenly Tribulation are rare, given the right opportunity, I believe no one would mind making a cameo appearance.

The next steps in the transaction proceeded in sequence. After the old man in the yellow robe, no more surprising items appeared; most of the traded items were quite ordinary.

Chen Ping'an remained calm, keeping a close eye on any potential opportunities.

But he still hadn't found what he needed by the time the exhibition was nearing its end.

Just when he was about to give up, the trading session suddenly took a turn for the better.

"Fourth-tier spiritual fruits, Crimson Sun Golden Fruit, containing fire-elemental essence, can aid in body tempering and are given priority in trading. Divine Soul Secret Pills and Breakthrough Spirit Pills. If there are rare items, the corresponding price difference can be negotiated privately."

"Crimson Sun Golden Fruit, Fire-elemental essence!"

Chen Ping'an was overjoyed and felt completely refreshed.

It actually exists!
When he was full of anticipation but hadn't heard a word, and when he had given up hope, it just happened to appear in front of him again.

What kind of mystical art is this?!

Chen Ping'an felt joyful and exhilarated.

The person speaking about the transaction was an elderly man in a red robe wearing a crown, whose entire being exuded a fiery and masculine aura.

Hengshan Sect, True Man Hongfeng!

The Hengshan Sect is famous for its body-strengthening techniques, which involve many secret body-forging items, rare materials, and exotic fruits.

This Crimson Sun Golden Fruit is one of them.

Unexpectedly, the other party was willing to trade it out?

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and he quickly dismissed the idea.

He's not afraid of failing to make a deal; he's afraid of not having one at all. But right now...
The time is clearly ripe!

Chen Ping'an was already plotting something.

"It is Master Hongfeng."

"The Crimson Sun Golden Fruit is not bad, but this Soul-Soul Secret Pill..."

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“Hongfeng.” Elder Cangjian’s expression was calm, revealing no emotion.

When the cubs had just transformed into human form, Master Hongfeng had also tried to compete, but he clearly failed.

“Master Hongfeng.” Shen Linyuan’s eyes were like cold stars, his sword light sharp, as they gazed at each other from afar.

He had defeated Yokoyama Sect's Kurodake, but compared to Kurodake, he was more interested in the Red Peak Master.

Hongfeng Zhenren of Hengshan Sect has reached the perfection of the first realm and has touched the threshold of the second realm. He has cultivated external martial arts, his blood and qi are vigorous, and he has made up for his shortcomings in his soul. He can fight against the second realm celestial beings.

According to the intelligence from the Sword Pavilion, True Master Hongfeng also possesses a secret treasure. Although its quality is slightly flawed and not as good as a true treasure, it is still an absolute power among pseudo-treasures.

If he could defeat Master Hongfeng, then he
Shen Linyuan's sword intent was strong and his energy was vigorous.

Master Hongfeng glanced at him coldly and ignored him.

"Red Sun Golden Fruit".

Master Gu examined the fist-sized, golden-red spiritual fruit in front of True Person Hongfeng.

He possessed the Soul-Sealing Elixir and even the Breakthrough Elixir that Master Hongfeng wanted to trade. But...
He glanced at Elder Cangjian, then at the Crimson Sun Golden Fruit, and finally chose to give up.

The relationship between the Wenxin Sword Pavilion and the Hengshan Sect has always been strained. Now, it is escalating further, with the competition becoming increasingly fierce and on the verge of reaching a fever pitch.

The Wenxin Sword Pavilion came here to show off their power and strength, and they even specially asked him to come out of seclusion and step forward to bolster their forces.

His intervention this time was appreciated by Cangjian.

The Crimson Sun Golden Fruit was dispensable to him.

The deal should be called off; there's no need for him to get involved.

In this way, we will give Fellow Daoist Tong some face.

Master Gu remained seated, observing the scene with detached indifference. The other celestial beings, though coveting the Crimson Sun Golden Fruit, found that no transaction took place for the time being, whether due to disagreements over price or some other reason.

Compared to the lukewarm reception of Master Hongfeng, the transactions of the other exhibitors were quite smooth.

"These grasses along the wall."

Master Hongfeng's expression was unfriendly, his breath flaring as he looked around.

The elders of Xuanling's outpost were killed, Lingxi Valley's outpost was attacked, and the Supreme Elder Heiyue suffered a crushing defeat.
The Yokoyama Sect has been having a run of bad luck lately, and as soon as it showed any weakness, the attitudes of those Celestials quickly turned sour. Each one of them wanted to distance themselves completely and didn't want to get involved.

Even for a simple transaction, they kept it a secret, afraid that getting too close to him would lead to misunderstandings from the Asking Heart Sword Pavilion.

Although this gathering at Yunshan was organized by the Wenxin Sword Pavilion, is it really necessary to go to such lengths?

The anger in Master Hongfeng's heart was like a pent-up lump; the successive misfortunes made him feel like a volcano about to erupt. But reason told him that this was probably exactly what the Sword Inquiry Pavilion wanted to see.

He tried to calm himself down, preparing to leave as soon as the trade fair ended to take care of his business. Just as he was thinking this, a voice suddenly rang in his mind.

"Who?"

He was startled and looked around, but after sensing with his soul for a long time, he still could not find the owner of the soul message.

This divine soul transmission, processed with secret techniques, was obscure and mysterious, making it difficult for others to detect.

"Alright, after the trade fair, Black Mist Valley."

Master Hongfeng responded to the message without making a sound, but in reality, he was secretly sensing it, trying to find out who sent the message.

Unfortunately, he sensed for a long time but found nothing.

He was surprised and became secretly on guard.

The fact that the other party could accurately identify the item being traded clearly indicates that they were also present at the trade fair.

Although this cloud peak is large, with his strength, at such a distance, let alone a first-realm Celestial Being, even a second-realm Celestial Being would find it difficult to escape his senses.

But so far, he has not discovered anything, which clearly shows that the opponent's strength and foundation should not be underestimated.

Even those skilled in the art of spiritual cultivation would find it extremely difficult to contend with.

In the following days, he attended small meetings and watched the transaction demonstrations while checking each suspicious target one by one.

Unfortunately, despite his extensive investigation, he was unable to pinpoint his target.

After screening, he finally focused his suspicions on several rogue cultivators who had concealed their true origins in the arena.

In addition, several secondary suspects were listed, one of whom was the old Taoist in the yellow robe.

This old Taoist priest looks kind and gentle, but who knows if he's actually a ruthless and vicious cunning monster?

Anyone who can obtain a transformed demon beast, a demon king's cub, doesn't seem like an easy person to get along with.

Who knows, he might be a ruthless guy from some remote area.

Master Hongfeng guessed, and quietly crushed the token he always carried with him.

"We'll find out who it is after the trade fair!"

Master Hongfeng sneered inwardly, a hint of anticipation rising within him for the transactions that would follow the trade fair. (End of Chapter)