Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1007 - 490: The Rapid Growth of the Hunyuan Alliance One Year Later (Part 2)

Should the adversary truly hold the Seven-Colored Life Chart, it wouldn't be utterly out of reach.

'Nothing about it strikes as impossible.'

'Without being a supreme authority, how else could they amass countless Life Plate Cultivators?'

'Furthermore, didn't you catch it? That elder uttered the phrase 'Infinite Worlds.'

'Across the boundless void lie numerous Great Thousand Worlds.'

'Essentially, beyond our Spirit Ruins Realm, additional realms await.'

'The real puzzle is, precisely how did that elder come by such knowledge?'

'I delved into records of the Talisman Daoist extensively before, but no such individual ever surfaced.'

'Typically, a figure of such stature leaves unmistakable footprints, yet we uncover zero leads on him, leading me to believe he's no local Cultivator from the Spirit Ruins Realm—instead, a formidable presence from some other realm.'

A spark of insight flickered in Ye Linglong's striking eyes as she shared her theory.

This notion stemmed from her razor-sharp intuition.

While the idea feels audacious and hard to swallow, it holds a kernel of plausibility.

Truth be told, her hunch brushes perilously close to reality.

'A formidable presence from another realm?'

'What a wildly unconventional theory.'

'Still, given the array of abilities that elder displayed, it doesn't sound so far-fetched.'

'Even Mahayana Cultivators lack the means to bridge two realms.'

Xiao Duan and the rest reeled from the shock of her words, deeming them almost ridiculous.

But upon deeper reflection, the possibility lingered.

'True enough, standard Cultivators, Mahayana ones included, cannot span two realms.'

'The gulf separating Great Thousand Worlds proves staggeringly immense.'

'Though Mahayana Cultivators might navigate the void, covering that colossal expanse eludes them.'

'More often than not, they'd perish from age before completing the journey.'

'Consequently, typical Mahayana Cultivators stay rooted in their home realm.'

'Yet, what eludes mere Cultivators might yield to Immortal Artifacts.'

'That elder could very well have secured an Immortal Artifact that pierces between realms.'

'Allowing his arrival in our Spirit Ruins Realm.'

Ye Linglong intoned gravely.

At these words, enlightenment dawned on Xiao Duan and his companions, sensing her idea neared the core of the matter.

'Right, that elder's bestowed Treasure, the Ten Thousand Treasures Token, boasts precisely that potential.'

'Capable of whisking countless items across vast spaces in a blink.'

'So, ferrying a living soul to a distant world falls within reason.'

'Under those circumstances, the Talisman Daoist's prowess defies comprehension.'

'Rivaling even the might of Mahayana Cultivators.'

Xiao Duan and the others gazed in perpetual wonder.

The Talisman Daoist's origins grew ever more enigmatic and inscrutable.

And yet, this very mystery ignited their fervor.

For recognition from a titan like him opened doors to greater heights.

'Mind you, this remains mere conjecture on my part.'

'The Talisman Daoist might well be a homegrown Cultivator.'

'Plenty of Immortal Artifacts from the Immortal Realm scatter across the Spirit Ruins Realm.'

'He could simply be a local who stumbled upon a mighty Immortal Artifact, unlocking these extraordinary powers.'

'Regardless of the case, the Talisman Daoist shows no ill will toward us at present.'

Ye Linglong concluded.

She harbored no absolute certainty regarding the elder's true nature.

After all, it stood as speculation, shy of confirmed fact.

'Truly, the Ten Thousand Treasures Token stands as an exquisitely arcane Treasure.'

'Outwardly, it functions as a trading hub that defies spatial limits.'

'In truth, it serves as a boundless repository for storage.'

'Word has it certain members adore stashing their Treasures within the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.'

'Only to claim them back for dealings.'

'This spares vast amounts of room and guarantees utmost safety.'

'Freeing them from fears of unwanted eyes.'

Jiang Mo burst out in admiration.

Only moments ago had he grasped the profound utility of the Ten Thousand Treasures Token, a secret well-known among its users.

Consider how Space Rings or Storage Bags come with finite capacities.

Greater Spatial Treasures demand steeper prices.

Far beyond the grasp of average Cultivators.

During expeditions or delves into Secret Realms, one invariably unearths heaps of Spirit Medicines, ores, and sundry Treasures—so voluminous that a single person can't haul them alone.

This slashes countless opportunities for profit.

But ever since obtaining the Ten Thousand Treasures Token, the landscape shifted dramatically.

Should Spirit Medicines or ores prove too bulky to transport, they get tucked away provisionally in the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall's vault, erasing worries over abandonment.

'Absolutely, I spotted a post on the forum about someone infiltrating a purple silver lode, posing as a run-of-the-mill digger.'

'Yet beneath the facade, the fellow covertly extracted purple silver rocks.'

'Daily yields reached hundreds of pounds, flooding him with riches.'

'Even under scrutiny from overseers rifling through his gear, nothing suspicious turned up.'

'Since he shunned Space Rings and Storage Bags entirely.'

'All mined ore vanished straight into the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall for safekeeping.'

'At this rate, he'll soon strip the entire deposit bare.'

Xiao Duan expressed awe.

It amounted to pilfering the coffers of those Noble Families outright.

Leaving those clans powerless to counter.

Armed with the Ten Thousand Treasures Token, it equated to an assault from a superior plane.

Utterly bypassing any defenses.

'Extracting that much ore? Don't they fear exposure?'

Liu Shengnan inquired with keen interest.

In her view, a brief stint might evade notice from the Noble Families.

Prolonged efforts, however, would surely raise alarms.

Leading to capture by those clans—a perilous fate.

'Naturally, concern gnaws at them, but countermeasures abound.'

'Like trading for unique Talismans via the Ten Thousand Treasures Token.'

'Take the Substitute Death Talisman, for one—it endures up to nine lethal strikes, bolstering survival odds tremendously.'

'Or the Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman, a masterful spatial tool; if cornered, it erects a Heaven-Reaching Bridge, flinging one thousands of miles away—beyond the pursuit of elite Cultivators.'

'That said, these serve as last resorts. In practice, they operate with cunning, avoiding excess. Daily hauls stay modest.'

'Overreach, and they pivot to fresh veins for extraction.'

'In sum, countless members have amassed staggering wealth through this.'

Jiang Mo elaborated.

Clearly, such tactics propelled many in the Mixed Yuan League to their inaugural windfall.

Though chiefly those from lowly origins embraced them.

For such destitute Cultivators, sans bold ventures, amassing heaps of Cultivation Resources remained a pipe dream.

Plus, the perils stayed manageable—mere vigilance averts detection.

Precisely for this reason, over the last year, every Mixed Yuan League member's fortunes surged skyward.

Overnight, they ascended to prominence.

'Still, pitfalls exist.'

'The Ten Thousand Treasures Hall exacts a thirty percent commission.'

'Each transfer demands a hefty sum.'

'No bargain by any stretch.'

Su Wangyue noted somberly.

Harnessing the Ten Thousand Treasures Token's might incurs no gratis use; tributes flow to the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.

Absent payment, its functions lock away.

'Such costs mean little to you.'

'Grasp that it's effortless commerce; forget thirty percent—seventy or eighty would still thrill.'

'True, absent the Ten Thousand Treasures Token, this livelihood path vanishes.'

'But that elder? He's reaping harvests in repose. These recent years must have flooded him with bounties.'

'Inevitable, given it's his singular invention—no soul could replicate it.'

'Not a whisper of such arts in the Great Xuan Dynasty.'

The assembly buzzed with lively exchange.

No grievances arose; the toll seemed fair enough.

Devoid of the Ten Thousand Treasures Token, such boons lay forever beyond reach.