Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1205 - 853: The Development of the Mixed Element Alliance, 50,000 Life Plate Cultivators (Part 2)

Typically, cultivators venturing into the Void Realm hail from minor races with little influence. Consequently, their primary concern isn't the fate of Demon Cultivators but rather the intelligence they can glean.

"Wait, you mean this Human Race cultivator who's in the Integration stage is from the Ancient Era? That's impossible, isn't it? Could it be that the Great Powers of the Ancient Era aren't all deceased?"

An Elder from the Ten Thousand Demon Hall’s pupils contracted, a look of shock and terror contorting his features. This speculation was exceedingly terrifying.

If indeed a faction of ancient powerhouses from the Ancient Era were concealed within the Void Realm, then the realm's depths would be far too profound for a single entity like the Ten Thousand Demon Hall to navigate.

"Hehe, the war in the Ancient Era was incredibly brutal. On the surface, it might seem like we were defeated."

"However, in a way, our survival can be considered a victory—at the very least, we weren't annihilated."

"And because we fled with such haste, we're actually unaware of the specific events of the Void Realm's final battle."

"When even we prepared numerous contingency plans, do you truly believe those Super Sects would have left no such measures in place?"

"The capabilities of those supreme Great Powers are beyond ordinary comprehension; never underestimate them."

"That is indeed accurate. Previously, this was merely my unproven hypothesis, but the appearance of this unfamiliar Human Race cultivator in the Integration stage substantiates my guess—some of those ancient beings might genuinely have endured. They are likely concealed somewhere within the Void Realm, awaiting its eventual resurgence."

"Damn it, I always suspected the Void Realm was more than it appeared. It's no wonder so many factions suffer grievous losses upon entry. The currents of the Void Realm run far too deep."

The numerous Elders of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall engaged in fervent discussion, their expressions etched with profound gravity.

"If that's the case, should we still dispatch informants into the Void Realm?"

"Will we end up with nothing substantial and, in the process, invite a calamitous disaster?"

One Elder of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall articulated his apprehension.

"Hehe, while those ancient entities within the Void Realm are undoubtedly formidable, should we truly tremble before them?"

"Precisely. After countless eons of accumulation, our Ten Thousand Demon Hall has cultivated an untold number of Great Powers in the Integration stage and cultivators in the Mahayana Realm. Should a conflict arise, our strength is in no way inferior to any other major force."

"Indeed, absolutely. Even when compared to the legendary Taixu Sect, the current Ten Thousand Demon Hall is not significantly disadvantaged."

"There is no possibility of us retreating. The Void Realm harbors an abundance of opportunities; to withdraw now would be to surrender those chances to other factions."

"That is true, but we must exercise heightened caution in all our future endeavors within the Void Realm. While cultivators at the Void Refining Level might not pose a significant threat individually, a considerable number of casualties, even for our Ten Thousand Demon Hall, would be an untenable loss."

"Agreed. Let them focus on probing for information; as for excessively perilous locations, we must refrain from venturing in lightly."

"We shall wait. The time is not yet ripe for the Ten Thousand Demon Hall to initiate a full-scale invasion. We will wait until the Spiritual Qi within the Void Realm has recovered to a certain degree; only then will it be opportune to charge in. For now, this is merely the prelude."

The assembled Elders of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall continued their deliberation.

Although this particular incident had inflicted substantial losses, it was fundamentally improbable that they would simply withdraw. However, precisely because of this event, the Ten Thousand Demon Hall ceased its aggressive operations and began a strategic retraction of its forces.

All other ancient factions adopted a similar stance, retreating into dormancy and awaiting the ongoing resurgence of the Void Realm.

......

Another month elapsed.

Jiang Fan, his Dao Companion Su Weiwei, and Lu Youyou had been engaged in a month-long "insight exchange," a period where yin and yang had thoroughly intertwined, profoundly deepening their mutual affection.

This was because he was planning to journey to the Spirit Ruins Realm to achieve Integration.

Upon reaching the Integration stage, it was highly probable that he would be unable to return to the Void Realm in the foreseeable future.

Naturally, this presented no significant obstacle.

Su Weiwei and Lu Youyou also possessed the means to travel to the Spirit Ruins Realm via the Gate of the Void.

Nevertheless, their presence would be required in the Void Realm to maintain the operations of the Primordial Talisman Sect.

Regardless of the circumstances, a period of separation was unavoidable.

Swoosh!

In the subsequent moment, Jiang Fan activated the Gate of the Void, returning to the Ice Prison located within the Spirit Ruins Realm.

He had been absent from the Spirit Ruins Realm for nearly a century, and a deep curiosity about any changes stirred within him.

His primary interest lay in the Mixed Element Alliance, an organization he himself had founded.

Given such a prolonged absence, the Alliance's development had likely been substantial.

After all, every cultivator possessing a Life Chart was an individual of considerable caliber.

Even without his direct involvement, those Life Plate Cultivators were surely capable of establishing a significant presence within the Great Xuan Dynasty.

"Hmm? The ranks of the Mixed Element Alliance have swelled to this extent?!"

"It's already reached fifty thousand, hasn't it? How did it expand so rapidly?"

Jiang Fan stroked his chin thoughtfully.

He observed the member count displayed on the forum; after close to a hundred years of growth, the Mixed Element Alliance had burgeoned from its initial few thousand members to a formidable fifty thousand.

Truth be told, this rate of expansion was nothing short of astonishing.

These individuals were, after all, cultivators bearing Life Charts, and the scarcity of such unique cultivators was well-known.

Not only was the challenge of locating them significant, but their trustworthiness was paramount for acceptance into the Mixed Element Alliance.

It was not a simple matter for any Life Plate Cultivator to gain membership.

"Wait, have Ye Linglong, Li Changsheng, Shi Ping’an, Lu Zhicheng, Lu Duoduo, and the others all ascended to become Nascent Soul Cultivators?"

"Indeed, they are cultivators blessed with Immortal Destiny Life Charts after all—their innate talent is truly extraordinary."

"With even a modest amount of resources to support their progression, achieving Nascent Soul within a century is as simple as breathing."

"Furthermore, they deliberately tempered their cultivation speed to ensure their foundation was exceptionally solid."

"Otherwise, they might have already reached the Divinity Transformation Level by now."

"Rushing one's cultivation too quickly is not always the wisest path, you see."

"No wonder the Mixed Element Alliance has experienced such swift development."

Jiang Fan's eyebrows rose slightly.

Through the intricate threads of karma, he could keenly perceive the current standing of each cultivator within the Mixed Element Alliance.

It was evident that, among the inaugural cohort of Life Plate Cultivators who joined the Alliance, those who had not met an unfortunate end had all attained the Nascent Soul stage.

Even those of slightly lesser aptitude had successfully reached the Golden Core stage.

Only the most recently inducted Life Plate Cultivators remained in the Qi Refining stage.

Regardless, the Mixed Element Alliance had undeniably begun to solidify its structure and influence.

Within the Great Xuan Dynasty of the Spirit Ruins Realm, a Nascent Soul Cultivator could be considered to have just stepped into maturity.

They possessed a respectable degree of combat prowess.

And they were gradually becoming involved in various societal matters.

"Tsk tsk, it appears the Mixed Element Alliance has amassed considerable wealth over these past hundred years."

"I never imagined the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall would accumulate such a vast collection of treasures."

Jiang Fan also attuned himself to the situation within the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.

In reality, the primary factor that bound the numerous members of the Mixed Element Alliance together was, naturally, profit.

And it was precisely the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall that served as the engine for this profit.

This incomplete Immortal Artifact possessed the remarkable ability to transport all manner of treasures, facilitating instantaneous transfer of goods.

Consequently, regardless of their physical location, members of the Mixed Element Alliance could engage in trade with one another.

Simultaneously, this mechanism ensured that all members derived specific benefits from their participation.

Of course, the advantages reaped by the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall itself were also immense.

This was because, for every transaction conducted between members, the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall levied a certain transactional fee.

In essence, they collected taxes on these exchanges.

Over the span of a century, the sheer volume of treasures traded among members was incalculable.

From what he could sense, the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall had amassed profits exceeding one hundred thousand Immortal Stones.

The figure was truly staggering.

"So, this is the essence of commercial trade?"

"The revenue generated merely from platform fees alone surpasses the combined gains from several previous fortuitous encounters."

Jiang Fan expressed his profound astonishment.

One had to recall that, in the past, he had endured multiple calamities simply to acquire a sum slightly over one hundred thousand Immortal Stones.

Yet now, without any personal effort, he had garnered more than that amount.

Merely by presiding over the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, he had earned well over a hundred thousand Immortal Stones.

And this was merely the inception of its potential.

Currently, the cultivation levels of the Mixed Element Alliance members were still relatively modest, and the treasures they exchanged were not yet of the highest caliber.

As their cultivation progresses further towards Divinity Transformation, Void Refining, or even Integration, the profits generated will undoubtedly become truly astronomical.

"It's no wonder the Wanbao Immortal King possessed such unfathomable wealth in the Immortal Realm."