Chapter 270

Chapter 270: Winning Big

"Master, the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion was at a critical period of expansion. Perhaps we could…" Qi Wuhen’s eyes rolled, his thoughts racing.

Slap!

A sharp rap landed on Qi Wuhen’s head. Emperor Venerable Four Extremes said, "Do not think that I did not know your tricky mind. Just behave yourself!"

Qi Wuhen rubbed his head, full of grievances.

"Ancestor, should not we also state our stance?" inquired the Ji clan head, his eyes filled with concern, turning to Ji Xuan Yi.

Lin Qianmo and the Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital and others actively stated their stances, putting the people of the ancient divine clans and the major powers on the spot; they were resentful but had to comply.

"Hmm."

Ji Xuan Yi showed a helpless expression and gave a light nod.

Having received authorization, the Ji clan head immediately looked towards Su Mu and declared, "Our Ji clan purchases one Supreme Lord Card for thirty million Star Yuan!"

Commotion!

The sound arose, causing a commotion throughout the hall.

Even Ye Xu could not hide the delight in his eyes and brows.

One Supreme Lord Card meant one billion heavenly secrets points, almost all as pure profit. Besides, there were also thirty million Star Yuan!

Ye Xu looked towards Ji Xuan Yi and nodded slightly.

The Ji clan was indeed on the ball!

Seeing Ye Xu glance over, Ji Xuan Yi’s expression turned solemn. He hastily stood up from his seat and bowed respectfully to Ye Xu from a distance.

"We cannot fall behind the Ji clan either."

Meng Changan declared solemnly, instructing Meng Feixian, "Girl, you go handle one Supreme Lord Card."

Meng Feixian, her voice as soft as jade pearls, said, "The Da Meng Clan is willing to adopt the currency system of the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion and purchase one Supreme Lord Card for fifty million Star Yuan!"

As soon as her words fell, the scene instantly erupted wildly.

The intention of the Da Meng Clan was not merely giving face to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion; instead, it aimed to assist in actively promoting the Star Yuan currency.

This was the second top power, after Dawn City, willing to voluntarily bring forth the Star Yuan currency.

Ji Xuan Yi stared at Meng Changan in astonishment. Meng Changan stroked his long beard with ease.

"Still, that old fox was calculating beyond measure—I had lost out to him," Ji Xuan Yi sighed inwardly. With the Da Meng Clan taking a stance first, his representing the Ji clan held little significance even if he tried.

"The ancient Ji clan…"

"The Zhu Rong Divine Clan…"

"The peacock divine clan…"

"The Tian Wu divine clan…"

Both the Ji clan and the Da Meng Clan were the foremost divine clans among the ancient divine clans. Once they announced their positions, the other divine clans ceased hesitating and proceeded to buy Black Gold Cards and Star Yuan currency one by one.

Moreover, the ancient Ji clan followed after the Da Meng Clan by committing to help Heaven’s Secret Pavilion issue the Star Yuan currency within their territory.

For a time, more and more major powers sided with Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Su Mu was filled with emotions. He had underestimated the influence of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. No other power in the entire world could possibly command such prestige.

"Is this the Black Gold Card?" Yu Ziwei caressed a black and gold card. Its front resembled the scene of Myriad stars, while the back featured a faintly visible pavilion with an immensely mysterious aura.

"This single card is worth ten million Star Yuan. The Master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has gained immensely." Gu Daojin’s face was etched with regret, his heart burning with envy.

The Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital felt utterly helpless. If not for Yu Ziwei and Gu Daojin, that silly duo, they wouldn’t have been dragged into buying seven Black Gold Cards and tens of millions of Star Yuan all at once.

Currently, the Star Yuan system wasn’t fully established yet. Spending such a large sum would be difficult.

"Dear friends, rest assured," Ye Xu transformed, smiling faintly. "The ancient divine clans and major powers in the Yuan Realm are now willing to adopt and promote Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s monetary system. The wealth we hold will naturally find its use in time."

"Who knows how many years or months that will take…" Heavenly Talisman Old Man chuckled bitterly.

"Dear friends, please settle down," Su Mu stood on the platform, speaking solemnly. "As everyone knows, Heaven’s Machine Auction House has been established for several days. Now that the Star Yuan currency is being issued, the Master has decided that Heaven’s Machine Auction House will henceforth settle auction items using Star Yuan currency."

"Shopkeeper Qiu."

A figure stepped onto the platform. Qiu Qianli, brimming with smiles, cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd. "Heaven’s Machine Auction House will hold its first auction two days from now."

"At that time, the Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow auction halls will simultaneously auction their items."

"We hope you will all come to support us."

"Each Daoist friend holding a Black Gold Card will be exempt from three percent of the commission."

Hearing this, the crowd felt slightly appeased.

Heaven’s Machine Auction House charged an eight percent commission. Holding the Black Gold Card and being spared three percent of that was a substantial discount.

At least it was tangible savings.

"It’s said that since Heaven’s Secret Pavilion was established, no one has ever gotten a truly practical benefit from the Pavilion Master. We might be the first batch…"

The Peacock Clan Leader sighed.

"With the issuance of the Star Yuan currency, the Pavilion Master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has gained immensely. That little favor he did us isn’t even a ten-thousandth of what he gained. Focusing so much on such a small benefit shows you lack ambition," the Zhu Rong Divine Clan Leader scoffed derisively.

"Daoist brother," Su Mu approached, saying gravely, "There is one person on our invitation list who hasn’t arrived."

"The Green Lotus Demon Emperor from the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom?" Ye Xu asked with a smile.

Su Mu nodded.

"Don’t worry about him."

Ye Xu dismissed the thought. The moment the Green Lotus Demon Emperor walked out of Godfall Ridge alive, he had discerned that something was inevitably strange about the demon emperor.

Otherwise, how could a mere Green Lotus Demon Emperor repel the ancient divine clans and protect the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom?

Furthermore, some time had passed, and even Lian Jiuyou was completely missing. This was also extremely peculiar.

It was important to remember Lian Jiuyou practically worshipped him.

When the Green Lotus Demon Emperor emerged, he surely would have brought his father to seek an audience and ask for an opportunity.

Nowadays, the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom was permeated with strangeness everywhere.

"Daoist brother, I just calculated it."

Su Mu flushed with red in his face and smiled: "There were two Level One Supreme Lord Cards, each belonging to the true immortals of the Ji Clan and the Da Meng Clan. There were thirty-six Black Gold Cards. The Star Yuan currency had been issued in a total of one billion eight hundred sixty million."

"This was only for the people on the Invitation. Once it opened to the Yuan Realm, the numbers of Bronze Cards, Silver Cards, and Black Gold Cards would likely soar tremendously."

"The issuance of Star Yuan currency would reach a terrifying number."

"Currently, the Star Yuan currency being the primary currency of the Yuan Realm should not be a problem."

Ye Xu was overjoyed in his heart. The sold Supreme Lord Cards and Black Gold Cards could be converted to heavenly secrets points, which meant that today he had earned hundreds of millions of heavenly secrets points. This was pure profit. Once the Star Yuan currency spread fully in the Yuan Realm, with goods and money circulating, he could absorb the coinage tax. That was like a beast that continually devoured gold through a steady trickle. "Going this way, breaking through to the Immortal King realm wouldn’t take long anymore," Ye Xu thought to himself.

"However, there is still a problem."

Ye Xu stared at Su Mu and said sternly: "The most urgent matter was the shortage of manpower."

After the Star Yuan currency circulated, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion had to set up Heaven’s Machine Bank branches everywhere to exchange Star Yuan and resources, ensuring the flow of goods and money. As a result, this became another enormous project.

"This matter can be left to me."

Su Mu had full confidence and said: "As long as the major forces in the Yuan Realm didn’t cause trouble secretly, I could get this done within half a month."

"Within one month, I guarantee that the Star Yuan currency will circulate smoothly in the Yuan Realm."

"Good!"

Ye Xu liked Su Mu more and more as he looked at him. He truly was a reincarnated Immortal King. His abilities, vision, and tactics were all exceptionally strong.

Simultaneously.

Two figures appeared outside Heaven’s Machine Bank.

Pang Taiyue bowed and said: "Master, today is the opening day of Heaven’s Machine Bank. Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has invited various factions and is preparing to issue Star Yuan currency in the Yuan Realm."

His voice seemed to contain anger.

"Master, should your subordinate suppress that person?"

Pang Taiyue’s voice carried a hint of killing intent.

Issuing a unified currency across all realms, from ancient to present times, was something only the Ancient Heavenly Court could do, and only the Ancient Heavenly Court could accomplish it. To Pang Taiyue, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s actions were an overstep. As an Immortal King of the Ancient Heavenly Court, Pang Taiyue valued the Heavenly Court’s authority immensely. Its dignity absolutely could not be trampled on.