Ancestor Tianyu looked at Dongbo Xueying and smiled, “There’s no need for you to rush to the edge of the void right now. It’s far too dangerous there. Only those who’ve hit a bottleneck in their strength or seek to temper themselves are willing to take such risks. Engaging with the Destruction Fiends does have its benefits, though. When you slay them, they release a peculiar energy—one that seems diametrically opposed to our souls. Absorbing it can actually aid your soul, producing a sensation somewhat akin to absorbing Meta Realm Stones.”
“Absorbing Meta Realm Stones?” Dongbo Xueying was astonished.
Meta Realm Stones were formed from the scattered energy of the shattered Primordial Ancient Sacred World’s essence. They were incredibly rare and precious, even useful to Cosmic Deities.
“Indeed. Though their nature seems entirely different, the benefits to the soul are similar,” Ancestor Tianyu explained. “The stronger the Destruction Fiend, the greater the aid to your soul upon slaying it. Additionally, the materials harvested from Destruction Fiends are exceedingly rare and valuable. The most prized treasure at the Chènqún Grand Assembly you attended—the ‘Chènqún’—was actually the skin of a ninth-tier Destruction Fiend.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
Destruction Fiends were a great calamity, yet each was also a treasure trove! But one had to survive to claim such treasures, as battles with them could easily end in death.
“The reason we only disclose this information to those who’ve passed the fifth level is to prevent weaker individuals from recklessly venturing to the void’s edge. For the weak, going there is practically suicide!” Ancestor Tianyu shook his head. “Though there are some extremely weak Destruction Fiends in the Star Tower, at the void’s edge, the weaker ones usually band together.”
“You’re still young.”
“Your cultivation time is brief. Avoid going there for now,” Ancestor Tianyu advised. “Focus on your training. It’s best to wait until you’ve reached the Chaos Realm before venturing there. By then, the risk of death will be much lower.”
“Understood,” Dongbo Xueying replied.
He wasn’t joking.
He had no intention of going there anytime soon. That place was far too perilous. In the Grand Void Celestial Palace, only those with fifth-level combat strength were considered the bare minimum for entry. While he craved challenges and tempering, he had no desire to die. If he perished, what would become of his wife and children back in his home universe? He still needed to send cultivation aids back to them. Until his family was settled, such an extremely dangerous place was out of the question!
“Ancestor,” Dongbo Xueying spoke up, “I’d like to ask, what cultivation aids are most effective for Four Heavens Realm Gods?”
Price wasn’t always an indicator of suitability.
Four Heavens Realm Gods were relatively weak, with fragile souls. Some overly potent cultivation aids would shatter their souls upon consumption. Thus, the aids had to be gentle enough to suit them.
“Oh? Suitable for Four Heavens Realm Gods?” Ancestor Tianyu pondered briefly before answering. “In terms of assistance, the Eternal Heart and Meta Realm Fruits offer the greatest benefits. Unfortunately, those are priceless treasures even I can’t obtain. Here, I’ll send you information on the ten most suitable cultivation aids. Be warned, though—they’re all quite expensive.”
“Alright.”
Dongbo Xueying’s communication token soon received the list.
1. **Crimson Cloud Pomegranate Core**: Purchase price approximately 6,000 Meta Realm Stones.
2. **Ancient Sacred Nine Stones**: Purchase price approximately 35,000 Meta Realm Stones—the most valuable on the list. Typically used by Cosmic Deities, it would be wasteful for a Four Heavens Realm God.
3. **Sandfire Ancestral Tree Leaves**: Purchase price approximately 5,000 Meta Realm Stones.
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10. **Destruction Spider Goldthread**: Purchase price approximately 2,000 Meta Realm Stones per portion.
“So expensive.”
Dongbo Xueying felt the pressure immediately. Even the cheapest on the list cost 2,000 Meta Realm Stones.
“The Crimson Cloud Pomegranate Core is my primary target,” he mused silently. But the pressure was immense—he needed two portions, totaling over 10,000 Meta Realm Stones! Even for Chaos Realm powerhouses, this would nearly deplete their treasures. Of course, those at the pinnacle of the Chaos Realm, or experts like ‘Sand Ancestor’ who specialized in amassing Meta Realm Stones, could afford more.
But for Dongbo Xueying, still only at the Unity Realm, it seemed unattainable.
He had earned a fair amount recently, but opportunities like selling the *Dark World* legacy were unlikely to repeat—and even that had required the Chaos Hall Master’s help. As for destroying Ancient Sacred Sect outposts, he’d been fortunate to succeed once. After such losses, the sect would surely tighten security, making future raids far harder.
“How can I earn more?” The weight of this challenge was one shared by all cultivators, even the lofty Cosmic Deities, who never had enough Meta Realm Stones. They, too, sought to grow stronger by absorbing the Primordial Ancient Sacred World’s essence. His own master, Gu Qi, hadn’t yet mastered the ultimate stage of the *Traveler’s Secret Treasury*, still lagging behind the Void Ancestor.
“Feeling the pinch? Perhaps consider cheaper alternatives?” Ancestor Tianyu smiled knowingly, guessing that Dongbo Xueying’s youthful vigor meant his family was still alive—and these cultivation aids were likely for them.
“Ancestor,” Dongbo Xueying asked, “I previously purchased the sole copy of the *Dark World* technique. I heard the Grand Void Celestial Palace might be willing to buy it?”
“Of course,” Ancestor Tianyu nodded. “But since it’s been sold once before, the palace can only offer 1.5 million merit points.”
“1.5 million merit points?” Dongbo Xueying muttered inwardly.
Too little.
He’d once extorted 150 Meta Realm Stones from a top-tier Chaos Realm powerhouse—but such windfalls were unlikely to recur.
“I’ll think about it,” Dongbo Xueying said quickly.
“No rush. The offer stands whenever you’re ready,” Ancestor Tianyu assured him. The Grand Void Celestial Palace operated on strict rules; they couldn’t arbitrarily inflate prices, as merit points were exchangeable for vast treasures.
“The Destruction Spider Goldthread is a decent option. Acquiring even one portion would already be a significant challenge for you.” With that, Ancestor Tianyu’s figure dissipated, leaving the Star Tower.
Dongbo Xueying sighed inwardly.
The Destruction Spider Goldthread was at least in stock, being a byproduct of slain Destruction Fiends. Items like the Crimson Cloud Pomegranate Core required arduous searches and were far rarer. The listed prices were only rough estimates based on past transactions.
“Even the Destruction Spider Goldthread would cost 4,000 Meta Realm Stones for two portions,” he mused. “I’ll take it step by step.”
“Until Jing Qiu and the others are settled… risking my life at the void’s edge isn’t an option.”
“That leaves battling the Ancient Sacred Sect and the Mother Goddess Sect as my primary means of earning Meta Realm Stones.” Dongbo Xueying scrolled through the Grand Void Celestial Palace’s extensive mission list via his communication token.
Conflict with the two sects…
Was an eternal theme!
Historically, the highest casualties among Cosmic Deities stemmed from clashes with these factions.
“The Ancient Sacred World and the Mother Goddess World are enemy strongholds—venturing there is suicide, far deadlier than the void’s edge,” Dongbo Xueying reflected. “The other three sacred worlds are our territories, where the two sects operate covertly, thoroughly suppressed… making it hard to achieve major merits. Destroying an outpost yields only modest rewards.”
“So, the Chaotic Void it is.”
Dongbo Xueying’s gaze settled on the largest landmass in the Chaotic Void—**Ninecloud Continent**.
Ninecloud Continent was a sizable fragment from the shattered Primordial Ancient Sacred World, roughly one-twentieth the size of the Sevenstar Sea Sacred World. Given the latter’s near-boundless expanse, even a fraction like Ninecloud was staggeringly vast, teeming with countless lives. It was the fiercest battleground between the two sects and the three allied sacred worlds.
Where battles raged fiercest, opportunities for merit abounded!
If one day… the two sects could be entirely eradicated from Ninecloud Continent, even the **Eternal Heart** might be within reach—perhaps with the Witch Ancestor’s personal crafting!
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