The Lord of Cangyong frowned slightly as he gazed at Dongbo Xueying before him, while Dongbo Xueying merely smiled back, which left the Lord of Cangyong feeling somewhat anxious and helpless. “This Dongbo Xueying is truly direct! He knows I can’t do anything to him, so he acts without fear.”
Though frustrated, the Lord of Cangyong understood the situation clearly. With a thought, his Divine Realm Domain unfurled, and he even activated a treasure he carried that could block all rule-based probing, ensuring the hall was absolutely secure—no one could spy on them!
Dongbo Xueying watched silently.
“Your Highness, may I first verify whether you possess this treasure?” the Lord of Cangyong asked.
“Certainly.” Dongbo Xueying extended his hand, revealing a black sphere covered in intricate, uneven patterns in his palm.
The moment the Lord of Cangyong laid eyes on it, his expression lit up with excitement. He recognized it instantly as the treasure he had long dreamed of. With this, his strength would soar. Currently, he was merely a young Fourth Heaven Realm God, far weaker than those ancient beings who had lived for eons.
Take Yu Jingqiu, for example. After obtaining a fragment of the *Heart Sword Diagram* and integrating it into her secret arts, she had reached the Fourth Heaven and now rivaled the Lord of Cangyong in strength.
Yet, this level of power was only considered average among Fourth Heaven Realm Gods—slightly stronger than newly ascended ones but far inferior to figures like Senior Brother Huiming or the Lord of Anhai. And compared to the legendary ‘Lord of Moxue,’ who could battle Great Existences without defeat, they were nothing.
“With this, my strength will grow immensely, and I can acquire even more rare treasures, increasing my chances of transcendence,” the Lord of Cangyong mused silently. The stronger one became, the easier it was to obtain precious artifacts.
“Well?” Dongbo Xueying flipped his hand and withdrew the sphere.
“Your Highness likely hasn’t uncovered its secrets,” the Lord of Cangyong said with a smile. “I can confidently say that in the entire Divine Realm, apart from me, no one else can decipher its mysteries. In anyone else’s hands, it’s just a trinket—useless. Only in mine can it serve its true purpose.”
“Oh?” Dongbo Xueying responded. Despite his prolonged study, he had indeed found no clues about the black sphere’s secrets. Yet anyone with a discerning eye could tell it was no ordinary object.
“Hahaha! I’ve prepared ten pounds of Ashen Demon Bone!” the Lord of Cangyong declared enthusiastically. “And two ‘Chiming Beasts,’ each with the combat power of a Third Heaven Realm God. I offer them all to Your Highness in exchange for that black sphere.”
Dongbo Xueying clicked his tongue in admiration. “Ten pounds of Ashen Demon Bone? Two Chiming Beasts? I’ve never heard of these creatures, but if they possess Third Heaven Realm God strength, they must be exceedingly rare. Quite the generous offer.”
The Lord of Cangyong quickly added, “Your Highness, Chiming Beasts are a type of insectoid beast, painstakingly bred by me. They are utterly loyal. I’ve heard you have children—these two beasts could serve as their guardians, the finest protectors imaginable.”
“Your offer is indeed grand. But alas…” Dongbo Xueying shook his head. “Many Fourth Heaven Realm Gods have visited me, offering Ashen Demon Bone. I’ve already acquired some, so I’m not lacking. As for insectoid beasts? I have no shortage of those either.”
The Lord of Cangyong’s expression darkened.
This Dongbo Xueying was clearly unsatisfied—his appetite was vast!
But what could he do?
“Your Highness, that black sphere is of no use to you,” the Lord of Cangyong pressed. “If you give it to me, name your price. Whatever treasure I possess, I’ll offer it. I’ll even swear an oath to assist you three times in the future—short of losing my life, I won’t retreat, even if it costs me a clone.”
Dongbo Xueying glanced at him, then picked up a wine jug from the table and poured a cup. “No need to rush. Let’s have a drink and discuss this leisurely.”
Suppressing his impatience, the Lord of Cangyong poured himself a cup as well. He had said all he could and offered all he was willing to give.
Now, the decision rested entirely with Dongbo Xueying.
“Lord of Cangyong, you still haven’t told me what this truly is,” Dongbo Xueying remarked, sipping from his cup.
After a brief hesitation, the Lord of Cangyong replied, “That black sphere is an extremely rare vessel for nurturing insectoid beasts.”
“A vessel?” Dongbo Xueying frowned. “Surely it’s more than that. A mere vessel wouldn’t drive you to such lengths.”
“The vessel itself is precious, but what lies within is even more so,” the Lord of Cangyong said solemnly. “Inside is an egg—a ‘Radiantide Insect.'”
Dongbo Xueying’s pupils contracted, his expression shifting dramatically.
Radiantide Insect?
The name sounded simple, but it represented a legend—a terrifying one. Among all insectoid beasts, it was one of the most fearsome. Once, a Third Heaven Realm God had raised a fully matured Radiantide Insect, and with it, he could rival a Great Existence!
This was the allure of raising insectoid beasts—they could surpass their master’s own strength.
“So, inside this black sphere lies a potential Great Existence?” Dongbo Xueying mused silently. And one that would be absolutely loyal! The Radiantide Insect was renowned for its speed, capable of acting independently or shielding its master within its body, ensuring absolute safety.
“It’s merely an egg,” the Lord of Cangyong clarified quickly. “Without the proper nurturing methods and time, it won’t instantly rival a Great Existence. And besides me, no one can open this vessel. The intricate formations on the sphere act as a lock. Without the key, even the Divine Emperor himself couldn’t breach it.”
“Couldn’t?” Dongbo Xueying chuckled lightly. “That’s not certain.”
The Lord of Cangyong stiffened. “Your Highness, state your terms. Even if you could open it, you wouldn’t know how to nurture it.”
He dared not gamble. After all, the Bloodblade Divine Emperor was the strongest in the Divine Realm, capable of casually discarding supreme techniques. Such a being might indeed possess esoteric knowledge of insectoid beasts—methods to unlock and nurture them.
Dongbo Xueying, however, had no desire to trouble his master. Moreover, raising insectoid beasts required significant time and effort.
“You possess the nurturing methods and the unlocking technique, don’t you?” Dongbo Xueying asked. “These were also obtained from the ruins?”
The Lord of Cangyong nodded.
“Give them to me,” Dongbo Xueying demanded.
Without hesitation, the Lord of Cangyong produced a thick black tome. “Your Highness need only channel his consciousness into it to receive the legacy. This is an ancient and invaluable method for raising insectoid beasts—its worth rivals that of supreme techniques.”
This was somewhat boastful, as raising insectoid beasts required rare eggs to begin with.
“I mean the book itself,” Dongbo Xueying clarified. “Plus ten pounds of Ashen Demon Bone and the two Chiming Beasts. Then the black sphere is yours.”
“You want the legacy artifact itself?” The Lord of Cangyong was taken aback.
Legacy artifacts could be passed down repeatedly.
Like when Dongbo Xueying learned *Taihao*, he couldn’t teach it to others—his mastery was insufficient. Only complete comprehension would allow transmission.
“Correct,” Dongbo Xueying affirmed.
“Why do you need the artifact? You could just learn from it once,” the Lord of Cangyong protested, displeased. The artifact represented an ancient method of raising insectoid beasts—even trading a single learning opportunity with another faction would demand a steep price.
Dongbo Xueying smiled faintly. “You’ve already learned it, haven’t you? Once you obtain the black sphere, your strength will grow immensely. The artifact is just an external tool, isn’t it? And for me—without a Radiantide Insect, this method is useless. I have no time to spare for such pursuits. So, why should you reclaim the black sphere without sacrifice?”
“Thus, the artifact, plus your previous conditions, in exchange for the sphere,” Dongbo Xueying concluded. “Only then is the trade fair.”
The Lord of Cangyong hesitated.
He was reluctant—deeply so. The legacy artifact was one of his most prized possessions. He hadn’t anticipated Dongbo Xueying demanding it outright.
“Even if I kept it, I’d only use it for trades,” he reasoned silently. “I’ve already learned its contents—it holds little value for me now. As for passing it to disciples… if I grow strong enough, why bother with disciples? Dongbo Xueying clearly dismissed my earlier offer. So be it.”
“After this trade, I’ll lose some external treasures, but my strength will soar.”
“For me, it’s worth it.”
Having weighed his options, the Lord of Cangyong met Dongbo Xueying’s gaze. “Very well. I agree.”
“Then let us swear an oath,” Dongbo Xueying said. “With my master as witness.”
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