Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2992 1636: Marketplace (Part 1)

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Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
Our Administrator encountered Administrator A of the Shadow Market, who belittled him but showed respect to Leo Ray for his recent victory. Leo Ray then entered the bustling market, where Moli explained that merchants were mostly hidden experts from various forces. As Leo Ray surveyed the wares, he decided to split his group to search for needed items.
"Your Excellency is exceedingly kind; I am merely browsing this unique marketplace." Leo Ray maintained the deference expected of the orange-robed merchant, offering a slight smile. "Should Your Excellency possess any remarkable goods, please do present them." "It appears the commonplace items before me do not sufficiently capture the interest of the Human Majesty." The merchant immediately acknowledged Leo Ray's distinguished status, much like Administrator A had earlier, revealing their awareness of who Leo Ray was. It was hardly surprising; many such independent powerhouses frequent both first-class and mid-tier Shadow Markets. Consequently, they remain informed about events within lower-tier realms, with some even having witnessed the dramatic shifts in those territories. To them, Leo Ray, the recently recognized Emperor of the Human Race, is a familiar figure. Even if they had not personally seen Leo Ray, observing the second-tier leaders congregating around him would allow them to deduce his identity. The revelation of the human powerhouse's true identity before them now designates him not merely as the Human Emperor, but as the leader of the Fortress Alliance, a position that eclipses all second and third-tier forces. "As long as Your Excellency can offer something of value, I shall not disappoint." Leo Ray gave a subtle nod, his faint smile unwavering. These independent powerhouses affiliated with first-class forces were something Leo Ray understood to some extent. Items and resources overlooked by major first-class forces often present significant appeal to these solitary cultivators, explaining their willingness to participate in second-tier and even third-tier Shadow Markets. Following his management of administrators from second and third-tier factions, Leo Ray had them engage with these independent powerhouses from first-class forces. His objective was to procure untainted weapons, equipment, and other materials, while simultaneously cultivating a degree of goodwill, and ideally, securing their allegiance. However, the inherent limitations of these independent powerhouses' foundations, combined with the unpredictable movements of many, like Moli, within the Outer Regions, meant that progress had been relatively slow thus far. Nevertheless, encountering Demigod-level cultivators among these independent powerhouses, though rare, made direct engagement worthwhile. "Heh, what does the Human Majesty think of this particular item?" The merchant in orange robes gestured with his sleeve, revealing a luminous, diamond-shaped crystal stone. Instantly, the marketplace, previously dim, was considerably illuminated, a clear testament to the extraordinary nature of the golden crystal. "What manner of item is this?" Moli's eyes widened in surprise, clearly unfamiliar with this type of resource. The accompanying powerhouses around Moli mirrored her curiosity. "This is an unprecedented, exceedingly scarce Sacred Essence Stone!" The orange-robed merchant carefully lifted the crystal, displaying it to the onlookers with a chuckle. "Its immense value requires no further explanation, does it? How does it strike the Human Majesty? Do you find yourself inclined towards this item?" "It's a Sacred Essence Stone!" Moli exclaimed, moving closer. Having remained by Leo Ray's side for an extended period, Moli was keenly aware that this was precisely what Leo Ray had been searching for, even if she did not grasp its purpose. What was certain, however, was its extreme rarity, otherwise, Leo Ray's considerable power and resources would have surely located it already. "A Sacred Essence Stone?" Leo Ray gazed at the brilliantly shining crystal, his eyebrows lifting slightly. The Sacred Essence Stone was indeed the artifact he sought. With it, he could unlock the ancestral slumbering grounds beneath Dragon's Lair, thereby facilitating a meeting with King West. Currently, he had amassed numerous vessels, and his own cultivation had long surpassed Tier 6, making it a simple matter for the pioneering Transmigrator, King West, to resurface. Although King West's Hint Talent and the Lord Interface were rudimentary versions with limited functionality, they were nonetheless beneficial and could prove significantly helpful in the future. Furthermore, King West was, after all, the ancestor of Ariel Watson, and Leo Ray's relationship with Ariel Watson was steadily deepening, both emotionally and logically. Assisting this individual in emerging into the light was a fitting course of action. As for King West's vast collection of treasures, they held no allure for Leo Ray at his current stage. "Indeed, King West and Aaron share a strong bond. Since the Kael Castle incident, Aaron has aided me in critical moments twice. If King West were to appear, it could further solidify our ties with the Winged Race, which is currently a paramount concern." Leo Ray mused on this, his attention returning to the golden crystal before him. Provided it was indeed a newly formed, energy-infused Sacred Essence Stone, he would then be able to meet King West. Discreetly accessing the attribute information of the object, Leo Ray discovered.Indeed, this was a Sacred Essence Stone, yet the potent energy residing within had been largely drained, making it far from pristine. Its continued vibrant shimmer, mimicking a brand-new stone, was likely a deception orchestrated by some intricate lighting array. Once the mana fueling this deceptive array was depleted, the truth would undoubtedly be revealed. As foreseen, Anna, who had shadowed Leo Ray, swiftly discerned the ruse. Her brow furrowed, and she gently tugged Leo Ray's sleeve, indicating the deception underway. Though the opponent, a Demigod, had deployed an exceptionally cunning disguise, one that would elude even typical Demigods, Anna, blessed with the Light Elf bloodline and a mastery of Light Attribute Spells, managed to sense the underlying flaw.