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Southern Capital.

With the arrival of the Nine Cauldrons Sect personnel to enrich the various industries of the Southern Capital, Wu Changfeng, a Refining Void power, had been directly sidelined.

However, even so, this Refining Void still wore an expression of no regret, showing no signs of anything unusual.

No one knew exactly what he was thinking.

But at this moment...

A warship approaching from afar in the sky caught the Refining Void's attention.

"A Penglai Immortal Sect's warship? Or even... a Dao Artifact level warship!? That's practically equivalent to the standard of Palace Master Shi Lin's entourage!? What's happening, could it be that the rumors are true, that Alkaid... was actually cultivated by the Penglai Immortal Sect?"

Wu Changfeng was somewhat astonished.

But at this moment, the Territory Lord's Mansion had been completely controlled by the likes of Wan Liugui and Li Hanqiu, and with layers of protective formations, it would not be easy for him to sneak in silently to investigate, thus he had to use his own means to gather information.

The warship docked at the Territory Lord's Mansion for three days.

After three days, the warship set off and left the Southern Capital.

Not long after, a piece of news spread.

More than a decade ago, there was a havoc-wreaking Heaven-Devouring Demon King in the Deep Blue Sea that caused great losses to the Penglai Immortal Sect. A substantial bounty was offered by the sect before the Heaven-Devouring Demon King and his group were finally killed.

But who exactly killed the Heaven-Devouring Demon King remained unknown.

Until now, the identity of the one who killed the Heaven-Devouring Demon King was finally confirmed.

It was the Vice Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, the legendary Refining Void Alkaid, who recently caused a sensation in the Northern Sea Star!

Moreover, the one he killed was not the Heaven-Devouring Demon King, but the Heaven-Devouring Demon Emperor!

Its corpse was displayed by the Penglai Immortal Sect, absolutely genuine!

In other words, the Vice Sect Leader's first battle after reaching the Refining Void was to kill a demon ruler of the same Realm.

Though that Heaven-Devouring Demon Emperor had likewise ascended not long ago and was hiding its true self, aiming to assassinate a key figure of the Penglai Immortal Sect...

Being able to slay a Demon Emperor already signifies Alkaid's strength as exceptional within the Refining Void rank.

As a result, an official from the Penglai Immortal Sect brought over a gift worth no less than 6 billion Contribution Value, to thank Vice Sect Leader Alkaid for ridding the sect of this great scourge.

This news caused a sensation.

Many found it hard to believe.

How could Alkaid, who had just ascended to Refining Void, possibly kill a Refining Void level Demon Emperor?

Even if that Heaven-Devouring Demon Emperor had also ascended not long ago, it still seemed incredible, and many people even thought that the Penglai Immortal Sect was deliberately looking for a reason to give resources to Alkaid as a way to entice him to join the sect.

It's possible...

That even the Penglai Dao Lord was behind it.

However...

Before long, Alkaid's bounty in the Demon lineage leaped from the bottom of the Refining Void list all the way to the top ten, which made people waver somewhat in their speculation.

The Penglai Immortal Sect, for all its prestige, could not possibly expect the Demon Race to act in their play.

In other words, the news of Alkaid killing the Heaven-Devouring Demon Emperor, a Refining Void realm existence, was likely true!

Upon ascension...

He could actually kill a Demon Emperor!?

Instantly, Jing Zhengyang, who had retreated far from the Southern Capital, steered clear of the area and immediately became docile.

The Hollow Void Elders, who had been waiting for Jing Zhengyang and Wu Changfeng to make a move, also became restless after this news went out and one by one defected, showing their loyalty to the Territory Lord's Mansion.

Alkaid was not interested in their loyalty, as long as they played their role as members of the Southern Region faithfully.

After all, he wasn't some kind of demon who had to slaughter everyone to ensure his own peace in the Southern Region.

...

Time passed.

During this period, Alkaid presided over the situation in the Southern Capital and used it as a foundation to squeeze the living space of the Jing, Li, and Lu families.

But these families all maintained restraint, unwilling to openly clash with Alkaid.

They were waiting.

Waiting for the Southern Region's once-in-a-decade tribute of supplies to the sect.

If Alkaid could not produce so many resources, he would inevitably face accountability from the sect.

Of course, he could also subsidize it himself, but this gap was no small figure.

After all, the revenue of the Southern Region was almost always over 1 billion Pure Yang Great Pills per period, with more than half of it going to the sect, amounting to over 5 billion.

Could Alkaid subsidize it once or twice, and even three to four times, five to six times?

With repeated occurrences, it would definitely lead to his financial ruin.

Once he could not provide enough resources, then the interests of the entire sect would suffer, and at that time, without their need to intervene, Sect Leader Zong Wenxian would naturally find a way to take away his power and strip him of his legitimacy and reputation.

This was the only countermeasure they could think of against Alkaid that wouldn't lead to mutual destruction.

And if they calculated the time...

There was only one year left until that moment.

...

"Crimson Red Golden Core, Sunburst Golden Core, and Blazing White Golden Core all belong to the same realm. For some geniuses, especially those who are not lacking in Pure Yang Great Pills, there might not even be a need to differentiate between these levels so clearly. If one can reach the Crimson Red Golden Core, then reaching the Blazing White Golden Core is a certainty. What follows is simply piling up resources and increasing mass, and the most crucial point in piling up resources and increasing mass is control... This is also the biggest difference between orthodox cultivators and War Immortals..."

Inside the Territory Lord's Mansion, on a lectern, Alkaid was guiding the numerous Golden Core cultivators of the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

Not only was he a Refining Void, but by leveraging the informational advantage of "High-Dimensional Cognition," he had fully mastered the three levels of the Crimson Red Golden Core, Sunburst Golden Core, and Blazing White Golden Core.

Now explaining deeply yet simply, reaching the essence of the three realms' changes, he often enlightened one Golden Core cultivator after another.

In just five years, the number of Blazing White Golden Core cultivators in the Nine Cauldrons Sect had increased tenfold!

At this moment, with a wave of his hand, a Golden Core had already appeared before everyone, undergoing continuous transformations between Crimson Red, Sunburst, and Blazing White.

"Different forms of Golden Cores, when their mass reaches a certain threshold, exhibit varying levels of power. Among these, the one worth spending a little more time on is the Deep Blue Golden Core. In comparison to Sunburst and Blazing White Golden Cores, which ascend step by step, the Deep Blue Golden Core requires breaking through a mass limit. But this so-called limit breaking, no matter how you explain it, is essentially another way of accumulating mass. At most, this time the volume will be so great that it exceeds the cultivator's control, and this is the key term I emphasize in cultivation..."

Alkaid spoke, then clenched the fingers of his outstretched right hand: "Control..."

Listening to Alkaid's discussion on cultivation experience were not only the most talented disciples of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, but also many War Immortals like Wan Liugui and Li Hanqiu.

And over the past few years, many had reaped great benefits.

The War Immortals who mastered the Nine Refinements of the Star Ring Method had also made breakthroughs one after another.

With the enhanced "control" provided by the Nine Refinements of the Star Ring Method, their chances of becoming a Hollow Void War Immortal in the future would greatly increase. They wouldn't have to gamble on the mere one in a hundred chance of success like ordinary War Immortals.

This guidance session lasted half a day, after which everyone gradually dispersed.

However, Li Hanqiu and Wan Liugui approached to meet him.

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"Sect Leader, the third production line of the Jiuzhou Warship is now complete and can begin operation,"

Wan Liugui reported first.

"The top Treasure Level production line of Purple Cloud Flying Swords has also been running for the past few years and has accumulated a batch of swords. Although they are not of a high grade and only suitable for cultivators up to the Heavenly Fire Realm, Constant Light Realm, and at most the Crimson Red Gold Core Level, we have the advantage of high cost-effectiveness. I believe we will soon be able to break into the market,"

Li Hanqiu then followed up.

"Good,"

Alkaid nodded his head.

The Purple Cloud Flying Swords newly produced by the Nine Cauldrons Sect had been optimized by Alkaid and were now considered Purple Cloud 31.

Over the past twenty or thirty years, not only had the other members of the Nine Cauldrons Sect grown, but the Artifact Refiners had also been rapidly progressing.

Now, the very best among them were capable of refining Spiritual Treasures.

However, since most Artifact Refiners were still at the level of refining Treasure Artifacts, Alkaid had specifically designed the Purple Cloud 31 Flying Sword.

Just as Li Hanqiu mentioned, the level of the swords was not high, but thanks to their excellent cost-effectiveness, they were more than capable of monopolizing the low-end market. With their astonishing output, they would firmly establish the reputation of the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

As for the remaining Jiuzhou Warship...

It was the fifth generation of Patrol Heaven Warships.

Its performance was actually a bit inferior to the warships of the Heavenly Casualty War Hall.

But the Nine Cauldrons Sect's low production cost was hard to beat.

The cost of a single warship was less than 100,000 Pure Yang Great Pills, but the selling price could reach between 500,000 to 600,000.

As long as ten or eight ships could be sold in a year, it would bring the Nine Cauldrons Sect a profit of several million Pure Yang Great Pills.

"Very well, then, the next step is the final promotion, to make a name for the Purple Cloud 31 model Flying Swords and the Jiuzhou Warships. And for this step, I already have a plan,"

Alkaid said with a slight smile.

Li Hanqiu had actually guessed what was coming and now asked tentatively, "Do you still plan to...?"

"Indeed,"

Alkaid nodded. "Auction off a Void Category Dao Artifact! I believe that with the reputation of this Dao Artifact, we'll soon be able to make a name for the Nine Cauldrons Commerce Assembly, attracting members of the Ten Great Immortal Paths, the Four Great Immortal Dynasties, and the Three Immortal Martial Sects from the Hollow Void and before Void Refinement to come to the auction."

He spoke with confidence, "Each Void Refinement powerhouse holds a status just below the pinnacle existence of the Shattered Void. Their arrival will definitely attract countless eyes. During this surge of attention, we will also heavily promote the Purple Cloud 31 model Flying Swords and the Jiuzhou Warships. As long as the promotion is out there, with the great value-for-money of our two products, we need not worry about sales."

"As expected..."

Li Hanqiu understood in his heart.

Alkaid indeed planned to drop this super bomb.

"Auction a Dao Artifact!"

Upon hearing Alkaid's words, Wan Liugui couldn't help but take a sharp breath.

If he remembered correctly, was this the second time Alkaid was selling a Dao Artifact?

The last time was within the circle of the Heavenly Dao Sect!

This time...

Was he planning to invite all surrounding powers?

And...

He's selling a Dao Artifact for the second time!?

He suddenly recalled the information Li Hanqiu had shared when requesting his help to save Alkaid all those years ago.

Alkaid...

Could refine Dao Artifacts!?

He truly didn't believe it deep down.

How could the once weak Alkaid possibly refine a precious item of the caliber of a Dao Artifact?

But now...

If Alkaid's sale of a Dao Artifact could be said to be a need for resources to improve his cultivation level, then what about now...

Selling a second Dao Artifact—how could that be explained?

Dao Artifacts, treasures of such value, are enough to serve as the permanent heritage treasures of any Void Refinement noble family, even those in the Shattered Void, and no one would willingly sell an unused Dao Artifact.

Yet Alkaid sold one and that wasn't enough—he actually planned to sell a second one!?

This abnormal behavior had only one possible explanation!

Li Hanqiu...

Was telling the truth!

Alkaid...

Could truly refine Dao Artifacts!