The auction concluded.
Elder Zhen led Ye Xuan to a room. "Young friend, a certain esteemed individual wishes to meet you."
He then ushered Ye Xuan into the room.
Upon entering, Ye Xuan found someone already waiting, radiating an immensely potent aura. Even Gong Cangtian wore a grave expression and transmitted a message:
"Divine Lord, this person's strength far surpasses mine. He is at least at the fifth heaven of the Divine Monarch realm!"
"As expected, this person is highly likely... the Vast Sea Divine Lord!!"
Oh~~
Hearing Gong Cangtian's words, Ye Xuan's heart trembled. At least the fifth heaven of the Divine Monarch realm, the Vast Sea Divine Lord??
Could it be... the one who purchased my [King Grade·God Breaking Pill] earlier was this person? If so, wouldn't this fellow's strength already be at the sixth heaven of the Divine Monarch realm~~
"Xuantian Divine Lord, I trust you are well."
A calm voice emerged, and Zhan Huntian smiled slightly. Elder Zhen, upon hearing this, was shocked and then looked at Ye Xuan and his companions with surprise. "Xuantian Divine Lord, Divine Lord, you mean this young friend is...?"
Indeed!
Elder Zhen realized something. Good heavens, he never expected the Xuantian Divine Lord, who had only recently ascended to a first-grade Divine Kingdom, to visit their Vast Sea Divine City!
Hmm~~
Hearing Zhan Huntian reveal his identity, Gong Cangtian immediately became fully alert. Zhan Huntian paid him no mind. "Sect Master Qingyun, Gong Cangtian, in such a short time, you have advanced from the peak of the ninth heaven of the Divine King realm to the second heaven of the Divine Monarch realm. Tsk tsk~~"
"What!!"
Hearing Zhan Huntian's words, a chill ran down Gong Cangtian's spine. "You even know this!!!"
Indeed, this statement shocked Gong Cangtian. What kind of joke was this?
But... how did the Vast Sea Divine Lord know~~~
"Vast Sea Divine Lord, truly lives up to his reputation!"
Ye Xuan's expression remained calm, and he looked at Zhan Huntian meaningfully. "The world only knows the Vast Sea Divine Lord is at the fifth heaven of the Divine Monarch realm, but they don't know that you are now at the sixth heaven of the Divine Monarch realm, right."
"Thanks to that [King Grade·God Breaking Pill] of Xuantian Divine Lord."
"I have yet to thank Xuantian Divine Lord."
The Vast Sea Divine Lord said with a smile, then continued, "Xuantian Divine Lord, at such a young age, you are already at the ultimate peak of the seventh heaven of the Divine King realm. Your talent is truly astonishing."
At such an age, with such achievements, it was obvious what kind of background he had, not to mention his skill in concocting miraculous medicines and divine pills.
"May I ask... does Xuantian Divine Lord still need people?"
Zhan Huntian looked at the mysterious Ye Xuan before him. "If the Vast Sea Divine Kingdom were to merge into the Xuantian Divine Kingdom, what do you think, Xuantian Divine Lord?"
Gong Cangtian, "!!!"
"Divine Lord, you..."
This sudden move truly stunned Elder Zhen. What on earth?
The Vast Sea Divine Kingdom merging into the Xuantian Divine Kingdom? Was he joking?
Their Vast Sea Divine Kingdom was a top-tier power in the Yan Province region. While they couldn't compare to second-grade Divine Kingdoms and forces, they were far superior to ordinary first-grade Divine Kingdoms.
However, before he could finish speaking, he was stopped by a gesture from the Vast Sea Divine Lord.
"Does the Vast Sea Divine Lord truly wish to join my Xuantian Divine Kingdom?"
Sensing the Vast Sea Divine Lord's resolve, Ye Xuan smiled. "Vast Sea Divine Lord, before coming to Vast Sea Divine City, I killed many Divine King powerhouses from your Vast Sea Ning family, including a peak ninth heaven Divine King. Are you sure you still want to join the Xuantian Divine Kingdom?"
"Heh heh, Xuantian Divine Lord is referring to the Ning family patriarch, Ning Zhiyuan."
Elder Zhen, "..."
What!
Clearly, Zhan Huntian knew, but Elder Zhen did not. Ning Zhiyuan of the Ning family was the biological father of the Divine Empress and the Duke of Vast Sea.
"To be frank with Xuantian Divine Lord, the Ning family's actions over the years have crossed the bottom line of the royal family. Especially Divine Empress Ning Zixuan, relying on her current strength at the third heaven of the Divine Monarch realm, she has been gathering forces to try and overthrow the Vast Sea Divine Kingdom. Speaking of which, Xuantian Divine Lord has helped me remove a scourge from Vast Sea."
The mythical beast Bai Ze listened in astonishment. Good heavens... clearly, it also did not expect the Vast Sea Divine Kingdom to have such internal affairs. It seemed that the more concentrated power became, the more complex the factions were.
"Since that is the case, then Phantom Vast Sea Divine Lord shall join the Xuantian Divine Kingdom."
Ye Xuan smiled slightly and readily agreed.
Was he joking?
After all, the Vast Sea Divine Kingdom was much stronger than the Qingyun Sect. If the Vast Sea Divine Kingdom joined, the Xuantian Divine Kingdom's strength would undoubtedly soar by at least several times.
Indeed!
Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, the Vast Sea Divine Lord's lips curved into a sly arc. Then, not being stingy, he took out a spatial ring. "Divine Lord, this is the accumulation of my Vast Sea over the years, totaling 50 million mid-grade Divine Crystals, 30 billion low-grade Divine Crystals, plus some spirit herbs. I hope you will accept it."
Gong Cangtian, "..."
Good heavens!!
What was the Vast Sea Divine Lord doing? Was he crazy~~
Elder Zhen was completely dumbfounded, not understanding why the Divine Lord was acting like this. But how could he know that with the miraculous effect of the [King Grade·God Breaking Pill], he understood its profoundness so well? Moreover, he was well aware that this was likely the only opportunity for him and the Vast Sea Divine Kingdom in their lifetime, so... he wanted to take a gamble.
However, facts proved he gambled correctly. Years later, Zhan Huntian looked back on this day with immense gratitude, having made the most wise decision.
"Vast Sea Divine Lord is indeed quite generous."
Ye Xuan also somewhat understood Zhan Huntian's intentions. Such a move was indeed brilliant. Firstly, it could show loyalty, and secondly, he naturally knew that Ye Xuan would not refuse empty-handed.
"I know what you old rascal is up to."
Elder Zhen's mouth twitched upon hearing this. Good heavens, an old rascal... their Divine Lord, who commanded the four cardinal directions, was much younger than him, yet he was called an old rascal by a mere youngster. If this were to spread, it would absolutely shock countless people to their teeth.
"Since you are joining the Xuantian Divine Kingdom, you are one of us. I will naturally treat you equally."
Ye Xuan calmly accepted the spatial ring and then said, "From this day forth, Vast Sea Divine Lord, like Sect Master Gong, shall serve as an Elder of the Xuantian Divine Kingdom. Only after the Xuantian Divine Kingdom is promoted to a third-grade Divine Kingdom will it be formally merged into Xuantian."
"Yes, Divine Lord!"
The Vast Sea Divine Lord did not pay much attention to Ye Xuan's plan. Then, under the 'anticipation' of the Vast Sea Divine Lord, Ye Xuan flipped his right hand, and two porcelain bottles appeared. "These are ten [King Grade·God Breaking Pills], one thousand [King Grade·God Breaking Pills], and thirty thousand [Human Grade·God Breaking Pills]. I hope the Vast Sea Divine Kingdom can advance to a second-grade Divine Kingdom soon."
"Pfft... cough cough~~"
Elder Zhen, upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, was so shocked that he almost choked. Damn it, what did he hear? The Xuantian Divine Lord actually... had so many of these divine pills? This~!
"Hoo~~"
Indeed, even the Vast Sea Divine Lord Zhan Huntian was shocked. With a sweep of his divine sense, he confirmed that it was as Ye Xuan said. The shock in his heart was unprecedented, and he bowed ninety degrees respectfully. "Thank you, Divine Lord!"
"There is nothing more to say. From now on, Zhan Huntian's life belongs to the Divine Lord!!!"
Elder Zhen was utterly shocked to the point of being speechless. He no longer found his Divine Lord's profound respect surprising, as for the opportunity presented to their Vast Sea Divine Kingdom, it was truly insignificant.
Gong Cangtian's lips were bitter. He saw his own past shadow in the Vast Sea Divine Lord. Damn it... this temptation was truly irresistible~!