Luo Chen put away the shuttle, preparing to leave seclusion.

But before that, he had another matter to attend to.

His ten fingers trembled, Qi Power circulating.

One after another, Dao Law Methods were cast upon Luo Chen himself.

And his Mana Fluctuation began to slowly contract.

The breath of his external realm also slowly slid down from the midday sun-like Nascent Soul Fourth Layer to the Nascent Soul Third Layer, with little difference from before.

It was none other than Luo Chen's self-created "Withering and Flourishing Divine Prohibition"!

Not only can it reduce the loss of Qi Power, help elevate one's realm, it can also conceal one's true strength.

"Everyone is hindered by the war, making it hard to raise their realms quickly. If I elevate too fast, it may invite disapproval."

"Moreover, suppressing my realm will give a big surprise to those who plan to target me at critical moments!"

This last self-talk carried a touch of coldness.

Luo Chen recalled the Ba Dao Domain battle, that incoming punch that broke through the formation.

If it hadn't been for his successful Body Refinement, he would surely have been severely injured by the sudden strike.

True Master Shenhuo allowing a Demon Emperor to attack him across the formation was certainly no accident in his eyes!

...

A short man in a gray robe walked down the street of Lingtian Pass.

He gazed around, seemingly very curious about the bustling scene around.

Casually pulling over a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator, amidst the discontent, he handed over a Medium Grade Spirit Stone.

The other party's face instantly lit up with a smile.

"Does the senior need anything?"

The gray-robed man pointed at the lively scene on the street, curiously said, "I heard Lingtian Pass was heavily guarded before. How come it's so bustling now? If I didn't know that the three Demon Clan commanders are still watching like tigers, I would've thought it was peacetime."

The Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator suddenly understood and immediately explained, "Senior, you might not know, but after the Dead Spirit Battlefield battle years ago, Lingtian Pass achieved a great victory, greatly boosting human morale. Over the years, the Sixteen Domains continued sending people to join Lingtian Pass, naturally making it lively."

"The Dead Spirit Battlefield battle?"

"That's the Ba Dao Domain battle, senior, perhaps you aren't aware."

The gray-robed man rubbed his chin, suddenly understanding.

Sure enough, the Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator's explanation matched his thoughts.

The surprise attack battle he personally participated in devastated the Ba Dao Domain, causing mountains to collapse and rivers to change course.

The Earth Vein crumbled, Earth Qi scattered.

The originally abundant Spirit Veins that filled the domain were directly shattered.

Plus, the battlefield reeked of demon blood contamination, turning the once Spirit Qi-abundant Ba Dao Domain into nearly a Dead Spirit Land.

Even the Demon Clan army didn't camp there anymore.

Therefore, the battle was also called the "Dead Spirit Battle!"

And the influence of that battle ran deep, far beyond what the Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator in front of him could explain.

"Actually, the recent bustle isn't just because of the crowd. It's also due to the East Sun Sect Nascent Soul Elder arriving at Lingtian Pass and fully promoting the first trade fair at Lingtian Pass. It's intended to allow cultivators in the city to exchange resources and enhance their strength as much as possible to prepare for the upcoming war."

The Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator spoke earnestly, expressing high regard for the East Sun Sect Nascent Soul Elder.

The gray-robed cultivator laughed, "Looks like you've gained quite a lot from this trade fair, huh?"

The person glanced suspiciously at the gray-robed man, but considering that even if the gray-robed man were a Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, he couldn't do anything to him in the city, he frankly said:

"Can't say I've gained a lot. I just sold off some things I didn't need and traded quite a few resources useful for my Foundation Establishment. Hopefully, I can achieve it in the future."

At this point, he couldn't help but show off: "Among them was a portion of Spirit Liquid, rumored to have come from Luotian Treasure Pavilion, which is greatly beneficial for my Foundation Establishment."

"Oh?"

The gray-robed cultivator's eyes flashed with a strange light, "Can you show it to me?"

The Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator hesitated for a moment and took out a Jade Vial.

The gray-robed cultivator swept it with his Divine Consciousness and couldn't help but chuckle.

It was diluted Emperor Liquor, undoubtedly from Qi Yi's hand.

Letting him take it back, the gray-robed cultivator asked a few more questions, thanked him, and then drifted away.

After he left, the Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator stood there stunned, a hint of bewilderment in his eyes.

He was usually quite cautious, why would he show the hard-earned Foundation Establishment resource easily to a stranger?

But upon seeing the Medium Grade Spirit Stone in his hand, he felt more at ease.

"Probably that person seemed harmless, causing me to let down my guard!"

...

The seemingly harmless short gray-robed cultivator followed the Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator's directions, wandering through Lingtian Pass, and eventually entered a narrow alley.

He didn't go to the city's large trade fair but arrived at a black market.

In the alley, houses were crowded and densely packed, with windows everywhere.

The gray-robed cultivator paused for a moment before entering a dark room with a strange and complex smell.

"Customer, what would you like?"

The gray-robed cultivator's gaze swept over the herbs on the shelves, showing a curious expression.

"With Lingtian Pass currently lacking herbal resources, how come you have so many here?"

A hunched old man emerged from the depths of the room and casually said, "Be bold; sweep the Demon Clan controlled area when patrolling outside the city, and you're bound to find something."

"For example, this Blood Grass, because it was contaminated with Demon King's blood, acquired some unusual effects."

"Where do you think it's from?"

The gray-robed man shook his head.

The old man gave a proud smile, "It comes from the Dead Spirit Battlefield! This rare Blood Grass is seldom seen even in the city's large shops."

The gray-robed man suddenly understood, and then asked, "I suppose this grass sells at a high price?"

"You've got a keen eye!" The old man praised, and then said, "If it weren't for the East Sun Sect Nascent Soul Elder lifting restrictions, such good stuff would only be secretly traded, costing even more. Now, you only need three thousand Spirit Stones to get it!"

"Three thousand!"

The gray-robed man frowned.

Hearing this shocked response, the old man said displeasedly, "You're a Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, can't you muster up three thousand Spirit Stones?"

The gray-robed man gritted his teeth, "Three thousand is indeed a bit much; I have a Cultivation Technique here, perhaps it can substitute a bit."

Bartering?

The old man was somewhat reluctant, but still let the gray-robed man bring it out for a look.

A tattered Beast Skin Booklet landed in the old man's hand.

With just one glance, the old man's eyes lit up.

"Soul Absorption Technique, kid, where did you get this method?"

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