Chapter 2032: 841, New Outfits Every Three Years, One Million Sword Cultivators _2
“Back when the Temple of Ten Thousand Gods was constructed, I was part of it,” Qu Zhengjia said.

His words elicited faint gasps of surprise and a murmur of low voices from below.

As time shifted, among the hundred thousand figures present, less than thirty percent still recognized Qu Zhengjia.

Countless powerhouses had already vanished into the long river of time.

Qu Zhengjia’s introduction left those who didn’t know him astounded.

Was there really such a powerful being from ancient times still in existence?

Why had such a weapon-refining powerhouse stayed hidden for so long?

The powerhouses within the divine realm, even those across the Galaxy Universe, were better off; they knew somewhat of Heavenly Secret City’s past.

But for the powerful beings from the outer realm, they could only rely on legends and conjectures.

“Enough with the nonsense, today’s auction is because this item has appeared in the Contend of Ten Thousand Realms Arena,” Qu Zhengjia continued.

He raised his hand, and a golden Heavenly Bead emerged.

Smooth and shining, spatial and temporal powers intertwined.

“A Heavenly Bead!”

“A second-grade Heavenly Bead!”

Countless voices exclaimed in shock.

A second-grade Heavenly Bead meant the appearance of a second-grade heavenly demon beast.

How long had the Arena of Strife been open, and there was already a second-grade Heavenly Bead?

Would there not be even more second-grade Heavenly Beads in the future?

This was a treasure that could change the power dynamics of an entire cosmic force.

“As you all might have guessed, the fact that a second-grade Heavenly Bead has appeared so early in the Arena of Strife indicates that future changes may alter the major trends in various cosmic forces,” Qu Zhengjia declared, pointing at the Heavenly Bead before him.

A Heavenly Bead would not be enough to change the power dynamics of an entire universe, but if there were several, or if just a few more Immortal Sovereigns emerged, then a faction’s strength could increase tenfold or even more.

That would change the pattern of power within a universe.

“Of course, the appearance of second-grade heavenly demon beasts so early also means the Arena of Strife is fraught with difficulty,” Qu Zhengjia’s voice took on a serious tone.

“Numerous elites are facing powerful heavenly demon beasts they cannot defeat before they have had a chance to grow stronger.”

“Imagine the elites who have entered the Arena of Strife now being hunted and devoured by second-grade heavenly demon beasts,” he suggested.

The elites from the Arena of Strife were, for the most part, connected to the powers present.

At the mention of the Arena’s situation, everyone shuddered.

Qu Zhengjia observed their reactions.

“This time, I have gathered some second-grade Heavenly Beads from the Arena of Strife to auction here, aiming to exchange them for treasures that can aid those in the Arena,” he explained.

“Otherwise, I fear they will not hold out.”

“Of course, if they do manage to hold out, more Heavenly Beads can be obtained,” he added.

Qu Zhengjia paused, then lowered his voice, “First-rate, even beyond first-rate, are all possibilities.”

The possibility of beyond first-rate need not even be considered.

But, if they could truly hunt down a first-grade Heavenly Bead, it would be an absolutely priceless treasure for those beings present whose cultivation abilities had almost stagnated.

Seeing the hundred thousand powerhouses below stirred by his words, Qu Zhengjia raised his hand and pointed, and the suspended second-grade Heavenly Bead fell down.

“Gentlemen, start bidding,” he invited.

…

In Cold Moon City, within the Trading Hall, Great Venerable Muyue, He Yangsun, and others stood in front of a light screen.

As they watched one second-grade Heavenly Bead after another being traded away, their faces showed a trace of wistfulness.

“So this is what a true grand force’s trading looks like…”

Real weapons, Primordial Peak powerhouses, half-step Universe-level battle puppets and armor, and equivalent-level combat weapons.

All kinds of precious and mighty armor.

These treasures, which would rarely appear even once in several years in Tianxiang City, were now being cavalierly exchanged for those second-grade Heavenly Beads.

Thirty second-grade Heavenly Beads were traded for a total of sixty items at the Primordial Peak level, all of which could be directly utilized in the Arena of Strife.

With these sixty treasures entering the Arena, the combat strength there would be greatly enhanced.

When the doorways on all light screens opened again and one by one the powerful beings returned to their time, all sides were shaken.

Thirty second-grade Heavenly Beads had flowed into more than a dozen powers—it was unknown exactly who had obtained them.

Out of a hundred thousand, only a few managed to acquire a Heavenly Bead.

This time, the vast majority of forces were merely observing.

They were waiting, waiting for the second batch of Heavenly Beads to appear.

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The battleground of the Contend of Ten Thousand Realms.

The Trading Hall of Nine Mysteries City.

Han Muye lifted his hand and took a golden jade box into his palm.

Inside this box lay sixty treasures of Primordial Peak and half-step Universe-level value.

Opening the jade box, Han Muye took out a cyan long spear and handed it to Xu Zhi, standing beside him.

“Mr. Xu, if I remember correctly, your spear techniques are decent?”

Xu Zhi took the long spear, felt the profound power emanating from it, and after a moment of silence, nodded, “With this treasure in hand, even the unskilled become skilled.”

Indeed, with his cultivation and combat strength, if not commanding a battle formation, he wouldn’t be able to defeat even a late-stage Immortal Lord on his own.

But with this war spear in hand, he would be considered mid to upper level among Immortal Sovereigns.

Just as the combat strength of cultivators in the Galaxy Universe is enhanced by battle puppets and armor, with this half-step Universe-level war spear, Xu Zhi’s combat strength would be multiplied many times over.

Glancing over the jade box in Han Muye’s hand, Xu Zhi’s mouth twitched slightly.

There were still dozens of treasures like this inside the jade box.

Half a month later, Huang Six arrived riding a streak of demonic light.

“Mr. Xu said you have some good stuff.” Coming into the hall, Huang Six rubbed his hands together, his face full of smiles.

Han Muye raised his hand and took out the jade box.

“Huang Six, pick one for yourself.”

…

This time, Han Muye sat in Nine Mysteries City for three years.

During these three years, the majority of the sword cultivators in Nine Mysteries City had completed their equipment swap.

The top echelon each had in hand a Primordial-level Battle Puppet and Armor, or possessed a half-step Universe-level combat weapon.

Sword cultivators ranging from a million in cultivation to Immortal Lord rank were equipped with divine-level battle puppets or armor.

Moreover, there were over two million sword cultivators who had obtained Saint-level Battle Puppet Armor.

These were most of the battle puppets and armors Han Muye had accumulated. It was extremely difficult and costly to enhance such levels anyway, so rather than striving for individual upgrades, it was better to use them as mission rewards and distribute them to the disciples of Lingxiao Sword Sect and Nine Mystic Sword Sect stationed in Nine Mysteries City.

“Father, a group of second-grade heavenly demon beasts has been spotted in the Boundless Void Chaotic Realm.” Huang Zhihu flew into the hall of Nine Mysteries City and bowed.

In these three years, the integration of the Upper Third-Rank Domains had already reached almost halfway.

The merge and assimilation of the Lingxiao Domain had also made great progress.

As the integration began, more and more Heavenly Demonic Beasts appeared.

This included second-grade heavenly demon beasts.

Many of these beasts wreaked havoc before fleeing into the void.

The hastily formed and rushingly assembled hunting teams from various places all returned without success.

“At least fifty second-grade heavenly demon beasts have been found in the Boundless Void Chaotic Realm.”

Huang Zhihu turned to Han Muye and spoke solemnly, “That place is a shattered and chaotic realm with complex situations. If we wish to exterminate them, we need to gather at least half a million troops.”

Within the chaotic region, myriad spatial currents and many unknown dangers exist.

If not handled carefully, one can easily fall into them.

Huang Zhihu spoke of gathering half a million troops to ensure the battle situation would not be lost.

“Mobilizing half a million troops requires redeployment from various currently stationed locations and re-train the sword arrays,” Xu Zhi slightly frowned and said from the side.

Now, atop Lingxiao Domain, the allied forces of Nine Mysteries City had occupied a territory of three billion square miles.

The sword cultivators stationed in various places had already spread out among the elites.

This meant that mobilizing sufficient military strength would be quite troublesome.

This situation would only be alleviated once the Lingxiao Domain was fully integrated and then merged with the Upper Third-Rank Domains into one.

By then, the origin power of heaven and earth would be stable, and they would only need to hold positions within their own forces.

There was no need, like now, to guard against heavenly demon beasts launching surprise attacks to extract the origin of heaven and earth to enhance their own power.

“Fifty second-grade heavenly demon beasts,” Han Muye remained expressionless and raised his hand, “Then bring out fifty pieces of Primordial Grade War Puppet Warriors.”

“I believe countless powers within the Upper Third-Rank Domain would be willing to venture into the Boundless Void Chaotic Region to exterminate second-grade heavenly demon beasts for such treasures.”

One day later, a series of recruitment exchange decrees were issued from Nine Mysteries City.

Recruiting powerful warriors from all directions to go to the Boundless Void Chaotic Region to exterminate second-grade heavenly demon beasts.

A second-grade Heavenly Bead in exchange for one Primordial Grade War Puppet Warrior.

As soon as the news was released, countless powers went into a frenzy.