Chapter 476

Chapter 476: Stars Fall

Lu Yunzhao opened the golden box. Immortal mist swirled, and immortal spirit energy filled Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. A flat peach lay quietly within the box, its divine patterns intertwining, elucidating the profound mysteries of heaven and earth.

Su Mu and the Formless Demon Lord both had fervent gazes. Merely smelling the peach’s aroma caused their magical power to automatically circulate, vaguely threatening to break their shackles and ascend to the next level.

"A flat peach?" Ye Xu’s eyes moved.

This flat peach was not a flawed product from a lower plane universe, but the genuine celestial fruit borne of the actual peach mother tree. Even an ordinary mortal, by consuming one, could achieve immortality and immunity to all ailments.

"Please accept this humble gift, Master."

Lu Yunzhao smiled. The value of this item far exceeded that of the ancient chaotic lotus. The peach mother tree was a heaven-sent treasure of the same tier as the Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Tree. The value of the flat peach was equivalent to that of a Nine-Opening Dao Mysteries Fruit.

"Daoist friend Lu is too courteous."

Ye Xu spoke politely while simultaneously pocketing the peach.

"Exchange."

[Congratulations, Host. Obtained fifty thousand Hongmeng points.]

"So much?" Ye Xu was shocked.

This single flat peach truly was an extravagant gift!

"The Canglan Lu Family is indeed rich and imposing."

The Formless Demon Lord’s saliva was practically flowing.

"In truth, this junior and my father came to pay our respects to our senior also because there’s one more matter we wish to seek your guidance on." Lu Chengfeng reined in his smile, his expression turning solemn.

"Speak."

Ye Xu smiled.

"Does Heaven’s Secret Pavilion have any Dao Sovereign techniques?" Lu Chengfeng inquired solemnly. "This junior has just embarked upon the path of cultivation and seeks a technique."

Ye Xu’s eyes held a hint of amusement. "The Lu Family’s Five Emperors’ Supreme Scripture is a renowned cultivation classic even within the Canglan Immortal Domain. Yet you find it unsatisfactory? Young Master Lu’s ambition is truly not small."

Lu Yunzhao remained silent.

Su Mu and the Formless Demon Lord also held their breath.

"You must understand, Dao Sovereign techniques are priceless goods that cannot be bought on the open market." Ye Xu spoke lightly. "The Lu Family has stood firm in the Canglan Immortal Domain for endless ages and has never acquired a single Dao Sovereign technique. Why do you believe I would sell one to you?"

"Senior is a businessman."

Lu Chengfeng responded calmly and without flattery. "If something cannot be bought, it’s only because the price offered is insufficient."

Ye Xu narrowed his eyes.

"Master, please do not blame him. This youth still smells of milk. If he has offended you in any way, I offer my apologies on his behalf." Lu Yunzhao, fearful that Lu Chengfeng had angered Ye Xu, spoke up immediately.

"Daoist friend Lu need not be tense."

Ye Xu said. "Dao Sovereign techniques? I do possess quite a few."

"However, I’m afraid even selling your entire Lu Family might not suffice to afford one."

In the Hongmeng Dao Realm, there were countless immortal domains, and Dao Lords were as numerous as fish crossing a river. Yet, Dao Sovereign cultivators were exceedingly rare, found perhaps one in ten thousand.

Every single Dao Sovereign was an existence that had walked the Great Dao to its ultimate extreme; they were Great Dao Supreme Lords. A word spoken by them became a golden decree; their words invoked laws and shaped reality.

The Lu Family was indeed wealthy, but they still lacked the means to exchange for a single Dao Sovereign technique.

Lu Yunzhao looked downcast.

Ye Xu’s words were not untrue.

Dao Sovereign techniques were nearly priceless and hard to obtain. Even if Ye Xu had one, they might not be able to afford it.

Lu Chengfeng’s eyes shone brightly; he understood the underlying message in Ye Xu’s words.

Heaven’s Secret Pavilion possessed Dao Sovereign techniques.

"Senior, the Lu Family probably can’t afford a complete Dao Sovereign technique. But what if it’s just a part?" Lu Chengfeng suddenly spoke out.

Ye Xu’s thoughts sank into the system store.

In the techniques category, the top section was Dao Sovereign-level techniques.

The cheapest technique cost up to one billion Hongmeng points.

After conversion, it was one hundred billion source crystals.

The Canglan Merchant Alliance had dominated the Canglan Immortal Domain for years; one hundred billion source crystals could absolutely be produced, but that money belonged to the six great families, not solely to the Lu Family.

"This is too expensive…" Ye Xu clicked his tongue.

The system’s price was absolutely higher than its original value.

"I wonder if the Book of Changes I cultivate is a Dao Sovereign technique?"

"System, can Dao Sovereign techniques be bought with installment payments?" Ye Xu cleared his mind and asked.

"Interest must be paid."

"…"

"Then what about buying just a part?" Ye Xu said again.

He could not sell the entire Dao Sovereign technique to the Lu Family.

After all, his strength was limited, and the range his invincible domain could cover was only thirty thousand miles.

Once the Lu Family obtained the complete Dao Sovereign technique and fled, he would not be able to collect the remaining payment.

To play it safe, Ye Xu would not agree to installment payments from Lu Chengfeng.

"Dao Sovereign techniques are divided into four volumes: Mortal, Divine, Immortal, Transcendence."

"Each volume has its value and can be purchased separately."

Ye Xu felt reassured inside.

"Young Master Lu, you are my first customer in Canglan Divine City," Ye Xu said slowly.

Su Mu inwardly complained; usually, when Ye Xu started like this, it was a prelude to swindling someone.

"I love helping people. Seeing that you have a karmic connection with me and are single-mindedly seeking the Dao, I can sell you the first three volumes of the Dao Sovereign technique," Ye Xu said with a smile.

Could it really be bought?

Lu Yunzhao and Lu Chengfeng father and son exchanged glances, their expressions instantly blazing with excitement.

"The three volumes of techniques—Mortal, Divine, and Immortal—cost three hundred million source crystals," Ye Xu quoted the price.

The price of these three cultivation techniques in the system store was two million Hongmeng points, but after the previous incident, Ye Xu had also gained insight into the Lu Family’s overpowering resources.

Therefore, he quoted three million Hongmeng points.

He believed Lu Yunzhao would definitely make the purchase.

Not only Lu Chengfeng desired this technique, but Lu Xuanyin did as well.

Though it wasn’t a complete Dao Sovereign technique, as an Eight Tribulations Dao Lord, Lu Xuanyin could still grasp fragments of its profundity to pursue its Complete Version.

"Even without involving the method of transcendence, it’s still this expensive?" Lu Chengfeng’s pupils contracted abruptly.

Three billion source crystals were no trivial sum.

"Buy it."

Lu Yunzhao’s decisive command settled the matter firmly.

"Master, this is three million divine stones," Lu Yunzhao said. "One divine stone replaces a hundred source crystals. Kindly inspect them."

"Why bother inspecting?"

Ye Xu laughed. "The mere reputation of the Lu Family estate outweighs three million divine stones."

"System, immediately purchase the cultivation method for the Mortal, Divine, and Immortal volumes of ‘Primordial Longevity Technique’."

Ding!

[Congratulations Host, spent two million Hongmeng points…]

The next moment, knowledge of the three techniques flooded into Ye Xu’s mind.

Ye Xu channeled his magic power, sealing each technique within a jade slip. After adding three layers of seal, he handed them to Lu Yunzhao, saying, "Please examine them, both of you."

Lu Yunzhao’s Divine Sense flew into a jade slip.

Instantly, the mysteries of Primordial Longevity Technique washed over him.

Darkly, he seemed to see a Dao Sovereign seated high above the nine heavens, gently touching his head. Ethereal whispers brushed his ears as if imparting profound teachings.

His magic power involuntarily began circulating along the Primordial Longevity Technique’s pathways, initiating cultivation.

"Awaken!"

Ye Xu’s voice rang out.

Lu Yunzhao jolted, snapping awake from that wondrous state.

"Such a miraculous technique," Lu Yunzhao exclaimed, awestruck. He now fully believed this Primordial Longevity Technique was the legendary Dao Sovereign-level method.

"Master, how many divine stones would be required to purchase the complete Primordial Longevity Technique?" A sudden urge gripped Lu Yunzhao’s heart.

He yearned to acquire the Complete Version.

"One point two billion,"

Ye Xu stated with a smile.

Lu Yunzhao gave an awkward laugh.

Twelve billion divine stones equated to one hundred and twenty billion source crystals. Though the Lu Family might afford it, it would demand their entire fortune, and purchasing it would inevitably risk exposure.

Dao Sovereign techniques were choice targets to devour. Any leakage of news would endanger the Lu Family.

"Chengfeng, henceforth, focus your primary cultivation on this." Lu Yunzhao passed the jade slip containing the Mortal-level technique to Lu Chengfeng. "When you reach its peak, I shall entrust you with the second volume."

Lu Chengfeng nodded.

On the cultivation path, rushing ahead recklessly was most unforgivable.

He understood the profound meaning behind Lu Yunzhao granting him only one volume.

"Master, come quickly and see!"

Suddenly,

Formless Demon Lord, standing at the entrance, cried out in astonishment, "A star has fallen from the sky…"

Swish!

Lu Yunzhao instantly sprinted toward the door.

Ye Xu also frowned deeply.

It was widely known the stars of the Hongmeng Dao Realm were manifestations of the Dao Sovereigns’ great Dao. A falling star signified a Dao Sovereign had perished.

"That… that’s the direction of Ziyang Immortal Realm…"

Lu Yunzhao’s expression turned grave. "Could it be that respected elder of Ziyang Immortal Palace…"

It seemed a realization struck him.

"Master, I must take my leave."

Lu Yunzhao, clasping his son, transformed into a streak of light racing toward the Lu Family estate.

"Why such urgency in his departure?" Formless Demon Lord showed puzzled amazement.

"A Dao Sovereign has fallen in Ziyang Immortal Realm…"

A faint smile touched Ye Xu’s lips. "This place is soon to become exceedingly lively."

Su Mu’s brow furrowed tightly.

"Master, even Dao Sovereigns can perish?"