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Chapter 542 The Transaction [Part Two]

As far as the eye can see.

The entire world was filled with nothing but a boundless sea of ​​clouds.

At its very center, a towering mountain pierces through the clouds, standing majestically between heaven and earth.

This place is the thirteenth floor of the Boundary Tower.

It was also the place where Huo Yao was stationed.

Each level of the Boundary Tower is a world unto itself.

They can be considered as each person's private area.

Unless the tower owner grants access.

Otherwise, even a Dao Lord wouldn't rashly enter other tower levels.

Hu Qi was able to get in here.

Naturally, this was done with the other party's permission.

Hu Qi took a step forward.

The figure appeared on this unique mountain peak.

Atop the mountain, shrouded in mist, stands a magnificent palace.

A maid in plain clothes stood quietly on the jade steps in front of the palace.

She seemed to have anticipated Hu Qi's appearance.

She moved gracefully to stand in front of Hu Qi.

She bowed gracefully.

"Our distinguished guest has come from afar; it must be tiring."

The maid's voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain stream.

"My young master is still refining spirit gu in the alchemy room, please wait a moment."

When she looked up.

A mountain breeze swept by, lifting a strand of hair from her forehead.

A faint red mole was visible at the corner of her eye, like a red plum blossom blooming in the snow, breathtakingly beautiful.

In this regard.

Hu Qi simply nodded.

Nothing was said.

Compared to the woman's appearance.

What Hu Qi was even more concerned about was the maid's cultivation level.

He had clearly reached the peak of the Apostle level.

They are only half a step away from the true God.

With such strength, he would be considered a giant in all the worlds outside the Origin Realm.

But here she was just an ordinary maid.

Even so.

This is also a huge opportunity for them.

Being able to follow a Dao Lord is far more rewarding than dominating a world.

With a little guidance and exposure, it is not impossible for someone to comprehend the Great Dao, attain immortality, and become a true god.

See this scene.

Hu Qi also felt that his tower floor was somewhat empty.

Perhaps we could make some arrangements and select some subordinate maids or the like from the grotto world.

After all, for Hu Qi...

While focusing on cultivation is good, it's also necessary to enjoy yourself occasionally.

Otherwise, eternal life would be far too boring!
at this time.

Hu Qi seemed to sense something and looked up.

next second.

Suddenly, a pillar of light shot into the sky from the depths of the palace.

A violent spiritual pressure swept in all directions, instantly tearing the clouds to shreds.

This astonishing phenomenon lasted only a moment.

In the blink of an eye, it receded like the tide, as if it had never existed.

Click!

At this time.

The door opens.

Huo Yao emerged from among them, followed by several maids.

He was still dressed like a noble young master, and looked at Hu Qi with a smile.

"Brother Hu is right on time! I had some trivial matters that kept me waiting."

Hu Qi shook his head.

"Brother Huo, you are too kind. It is my duty to keep you on time. If I keep you waiting, that would be my fault."

"well said!"

Huo Yao laughed heartily.

"What I despise most in my life are those who are not punctual."

Hu Qi's eyes flickered slightly as he noticed the medicine stains on Huo Yao's sleeve.

"Brother Huo, have you made any progress in refining Gu?"

"It's nothing, just a little gadget I made in my spare time."

Huo Yao smiled.

I won't say much more about this.

The two then left without lingering, led by Huo Yao.

The two left the thirteenth floor of the Boundary Tower.

During this period.

Huo Yao briefly explained the situation of the Daoist conference to Hu Qi.

At the same time, a brief introduction was given to the current situation of the various Dao Lords within the Boundary Tower.

Each level of the boundary tower is different depending on its location.

It can be divided into:

First level: Lord of Time, also the tower master of the Boundary Tower.

His cultivation had already reached the Dao Fruit realm countless years ago.

The second level: The Lord of Cause and Effect.

The third level: The Lord of Truth.

Fourth layer: Lord of space.

Fifth level: Lord of Dreams.

Sixth level: Lord of Power.

Seventh layer: Master of the painting.

Eighth Floor: Master of Machinery.

Ninth Floor: Lord of Ashes.

Tenth level: Lord of Fate.

Eleventh level: Lord of the Witches.

The twelfth level: Lord of Music.

Thirteenth Level: Master of Gu, Huo Yao

Fourteenth layer: Lord of Infinity, Hu Qi.

And in this.

There are only three levels, from the first to the third, where the first three Dao Lords have reached the Dao Fruit realm.

As for the others, they are all below the level of Dao Fruit.

This conference was hosted by the Lord of Truth, who was ranked third.

The further forward you are in the tower, the stronger the tower's guardian becomes.

At the same time, the number of world boundaries that need to be taken care of also increases.

For example, the thirteenth level of the Boundary Tower where Huo Yao is located has five thousand more Boundary Worlds than the fourteenth level where Hu Qi is responsible.

Of course, the ranking is only superficial and not absolute.

Whether they have concealed their strength or not, only the Dao Lords themselves know.

……

Boundary Tower, Third Floor.

This is a magnificent Gothic temple.

Its dome soars into the darkness, with nine black iron chandeliers hanging down, their flickering candlelight casting shadows of people on either side of the long table onto the mottled murals.

Several medieval-style oil paintings hang on the ancient stone walls, with figures in the paintings seemingly gazing at the temple from the shadows.

A long black table was placed in the center.

Fourteen high-backed chairs were arranged symmetrically on both sides of the table, their intricate carvings on the backs appearing and disappearing in the candlelight.

In this process.

The flame on the bronze candlestick flickered slightly, its pale blue light illuminating the gradually solidifying figure beside the long table.

One way, two ways, three ways...

Ripples appeared in the void.

On the high-backed chair, blurry outlines gradually emerged, turning from faint to dark, and finally transforming into clear human figures.

Those who are able to come to this place are clearly all Dao Lords.

soon.

Suddenly, a figure in a black robe appeared on the third seat ahead.

The man wore a silver mask, revealing only two silver-gray eyes.

He spoke calmly.

"Alright everyone, all those who are attending today's discussion have arrived!"

Hear the words.

Hu Qi looked up and scanned the surroundings.

There aren't many people here now; there are only seven of us, including myself.

There are a total of fourteen Dao Lords in the entire World Tower, but only half of them are present at this moment.

"The other Dao Lords may have been delayed by other matters."

Huo Yao explained from the side.

"But it doesn't matter, it only opens once every ten thousand years anyway."

In his words, ten thousand years seemed like just ordinary days.

Indeed, for a being like the Dao Lord, ten thousand years is but a fleeting moment.

Hu Qi neither confirmed nor denied this.

Whether or not one attends such a gathering clearly depends on the Daoist leader's own wishes.

For example, the Lord of Power, Pan, is currently using the method of severing the three corpses in the Black Pan Galaxy to try to break through to the Wonderful Jade Realm.

Obviously, there's no way they'll have time to participate.

"But before we begin, let's welcome our new comrade!"

At this time.

The man in black robes, who was also the Lord of Truth, spoke again.

His gaze slowly shifted to where Hu Qi was, and he gently clapped his hands.

The crisp applause stood out sharply in the silence.

As he moved, everyone's gaze involuntarily fell on Hu Qi.

There was curiosity, scrutiny, and indifference.

However, since the Lord of Truth, the strongest among them, took the lead in clapping, everyone else followed suit.

See this.

Hu Qi stood up and clasped his hands in a fist salute to everyone!

"Thank you!"

"We are all fellow Daoists, and we should support and help each other in the future."

"The Lord of Truth said calmly." Having said this...

The discussion then officially began.

The discussion of the Dao, as the name suggests, is essentially an exchange of insights into the Great Dao among the Dao Masters.

It begins with the Lord of Truth.

Then one after another.

In this process.

This also gave Hu Qi a basic understanding of the Dao Masters' own Dao.

such as.

The Way of the Lord of Truth is extremely special, as its name suggests: the Way of Truth.

This great path is based on exploration, uses analysis as its application, takes learning as its means, and aims to understand all things as its ultimate goal.

By continuously recognizing and understanding the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, the true path of truth can continue to grow stronger.

This is somewhat similar to the extraordinary path taken by the math master in the ten-star world recorded in the previous book.

However, this may be one of the important reasons why the Lord of Truth holds a conference every ten thousand years.

Compared to other Dao Lords, he can deepen his understanding of his own Dao and gain more benefits through this method.

During the discussion of the Tao.

The silence allowed Hu Qi to gain a slight understanding of his own infinite Dao.

soon.

It was Hu Qi's turn.

To narrate the great path.

This was not difficult for Hu Qi.

Having seized numerous Great Daos through the Heaven-Seizing Technique, his understanding of the various Great Daos has long since reached a state of perfection.

While it may not be as profound as the Dao that each Dao Master comprehends, it is broad enough.

Hu Qi's explanation of the Great Dao.

Everyone couldn't help but cast slightly surprised glances at them.

The Lord of Truth nodded slightly.

After a long discussion...

Several months have passed.

However, this meant nothing to anyone.

soon.

The next step has begun.

In other words, it's about acquiring things to get what you need.

This is also the purpose of Hu Qi's visit.

"I need a treasure to nourish my soul!"

Beside him, the deep voice of the Machine Lord echoed in the hall.

His body, cast from bronze and black steel, gleamed with a metallic sheen, while the massive mechanical gears on his back turned slowly, occasionally emitting arcs of eerie blue electricity.

His eyes seemed to imprison two blazing stars, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at him.

The words fell.

At the other end of the long table, someone spoke.

The person's figure was blurry, like a shadow.

It was none other than the fourth-ranked Lord of Dreams.

A hazy glow appeared in his palm, its dreamlike radiance flowing between his fingers.

"This dream source is derived from the dreams of beings from ten worlds. Perhaps it will suit your taste."

...

Over time.

Someone got what they wanted.

However, some people did not get what they wanted.

At this time.

Huo Yao, standing next to Hu Qi, opened his palm.

A crystal-clear worm, resembling a tortoise with several crystal strands on its shell, lay quietly in his palm. Under the candlelight, it reflected a rainbow of colors, and upon closer inspection, the worm's body was covered with mysterious patterns.

"This thing is called the Void Realm Spirit Gu. It is a rare and precious Gu worm that I have refined. It can evolve into a complete and independent world."

When the boundary membrane is damaged or the origin is in turmoil, this item can be used to repair the void, stabilize the rules, and enhance the power of the world's origin!
I need a supreme treasure that can accelerate my advancement to the Spirit Earth Realm!

However, the words fell.

No one spoke.

Although this Void Realm Spirit Gu is quite good, it's unlikely that it can be exchanged for such a supreme treasure.

Aside from Dao Crystals, the rarity of treasures that can directly enhance a Dao Lord's cultivation is self-evident. Even if such treasures existed, they would only be used by oneself, not exchanged for.

See this.

Huo Yao was somewhat disappointed, but he could only sit down.

……

"Everyone, I have something, a list of names, which is a personal artifact of the Heavenly Dao Master..."

Hu Qi then stood up.

A flash of light appeared on his palm, and a purple book materialized in his hand.

This is nothing else.

It was the Dao artifact he obtained from that Heavenly Dao Master—the 'Record Book'.

Unlike other Dao Lords who have lived for countless millennia.

Hu Qi's advancement was meteoric, like a rocket, compared to other Dao Lords.

Their strength has grown too quickly, without any long-term accumulation and consolidation.

They're either improving their strength or harvesting modified values.

Therefore, there are actually not many treasures that are truly presentable and can arouse the interest of an existence like the Dao Lord.

In reality, there are only two: the Black Banner and the Record Book.

The material of the former is unknown.

Even now, Hu Qi still doesn't understand what the Black Banner is.

Therefore, he is not prepared to take it out.

Therefore, only 'recording books' can be used.

This thing isn't very useful to him now.

"Hmm? Fellow Daoist, could you lend me this item for a look?"

At this time.

Just as Hu Qi took out the 'recording book'.

The other Dao Lords have not yet spoken.

Seated at the head of the table, the Lord of Truth who had hosted this discourse suddenly raised his head.

His gaze went straight at Hu Qi.

No, to be more precise, it's watching a recorded book.

Hu Qi did not hesitate.

He handed over the transcribed book.

The Lord of Truth reached out and grabbed the book, which was then taken into his hand.

He observed carefully.

After a long pause, his eyes flickered.

"As expected, it is the Dao artifact of the Lord of Heavenly Evolution!"

"This item is destined for me!"

His voice carried a hint of joy.

Then, he looked at Hu Qi.

"I'll take this. What do you want to exchange it for, my friend?"

Hear the words.

Hu Qi's eyes flashed, and he spoke.

"I want twenty Dao Crystals!"

Although I feel that just ten Dao Crystals are enough to successfully nurture the Yuan Eye.

However, just to be on the safe side, he still submitted several more applications.

After all, there are hundreds of thousands of readers in this 'recorded book'.

It's worth at least some Dao Crystals.

Moreover, judging from its appearance, this thing is a hard currency used between Dao Lords.

Having more of these items can also improve one's cultivation level. Even if he doesn't need them, he can still exchange them with others.

The Lord of Truth paused.

The voice is deep.

"I only have nine Dao Crystals here. I wonder if I can use something else instead?"

Hu Qi did not respond immediately.

Instead, it seemed as if he pondered for a moment before asking the question.

"Then what do you intend to use, my friend?"

The Lord of Truth opened his palms.

Three crystal balls, each about the size of a thumb, floated in the palm of the hand.

"This thing is called the Seed of the Sage, and each one contains my primordial power."

It can not only help you enter a state of enlightenment and accelerate your understanding of your own Dao, but it can also be transformed at will into offensive means or protective barriers to withstand an attack from a Dao Fruit Realm expert.

The Lord of Truth is also the Lord of the Way.

However, as the only three Dao Fruit Realm cultivators, their strength is worlds apart from that of ordinary Dao Lords.

It contains the seed of a sage, which is formed from the power of its origin.

Its value is immeasurable.

These three Sage Seeds alone are worth far more than twenty Dao Crystals.

That shows great sincerity.

This can be seen from the somewhat burning gazes of the Dao Lords on the side.

"Since you are so sincere, then let's change it!"

Hu Qi nodded and agreed without hesitation.

Judging from the other person's appearance.

Clearly, they are determined to obtain this copy of the book; it must be very important to them.

If he disagrees, it will inevitably upset the other party.

Although the rules within the Boundary Tower do not allow Dao Lords to attack each other.

However, the rules themselves are only used to constrain the weak.

As the only three Dao Fruit Realm cultivators, what can the other party do even if they don't follow the rules?

Hu Qi understood this a long time ago.

Don't use so-called rules to constrain the existence of established rules, because that is undoubtedly an extremely foolish act.

"very good!"

The Lord of Truth nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he waved his hand.

Nine Dao Crystals and three Sage Seeds landed in front of Hu Qi.

Hu Qi also directly erased the mark he left in the book.

With that, the deal was considered done.

However, Hu Qi did not sit down.

After all, he had not yet achieved his goal.

He looked around.

"Fellow Daoists, do you have any spare Dao Crystals? I am willing to exchange one Sage Seed for one!"

(End of this chapter)