Outside the capital of the Liyang Kingdom, a woman in a flowing green dress appeared.
“It’s been a long time since I came here.”
The woman in the green dress looked at the vast city in the distance and smiled.
Her name was Fuying Heavenly Sovereign, one of the oldest Heavenly Sovereigns of the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom. She had come personally to the capital of the Liyang Kingdom on behalf of the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom to negotiate with Lin Yuan.
“Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign—the first to awaken the Ancestor bloodline to the Heavenly Sovereign level within the core royal bloodline…” Intelligence on the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign flashed through Fuying’s mind.
Before arriving, she had reviewed countless images and recordings of the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, especially the battle where he swept through numerous Ultimate Heavenly Sovereigns in the treasure land.
“When negotiating with the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, I must humble myself.”
Fuying reminded herself.
As the strongest Heavenly Sovereign of the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom, she often looked down on her peers from other ancient kingdoms.
This was the pride of being the first descendant of the Ancestor in this world. Even among her equals, she was slightly stronger than the strongest Heavenly Sovereigns of other ancient kingdoms.
But facing the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign?
Fuying wasn’t a fool—she dared not be arrogant.
The moment Fuying Heavenly Sovereign entered the capital—
Deep within the imperial palace, the emperor of the Liyang Kingdom sensed it.
The capital of the Liyang Kingdom was a secret treasure forged by the Liyang Ancestor himself. Any lifeform entering the city would be monitored—especially the strongest Heavenly Sovereigns of the various ancient kingdoms.
“Fuying Heavenly Sovereign… just a projection. No threat. She’s probably here for the Milky Way.”
The emperor of the Liyang Kingdom glanced briefly and did not interfere.
In the past one or two centuries, the strongest figures of the five ancient kingdoms had frequently approached the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, attempting to negotiate.
And the subject of these negotiations? Naturally, the retrieval of their lineage's hidden ultimate weapons. These could be used—but must never fall into others’ hands.
“Tsk tsk… the attitude of these so-called strongest Heavenly Sovereigns…”
A smile appeared on the emperor’s face. How arrogant had these Heavenly Sovereigns always been? Even toward a sovereign like him, they barely showed respect.
But now?
Inside the Milky Way Palace—
Lin Yuan opened his eyes and looked outside his residence, where a woman in a green dress was standing with a gentle smile.
“Fuying Heavenly Sovereign?”
With a thought, Lin Yuan allowed her in.
As the strongest Heavenly Sovereign of the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom, she was not someone Lin Yuan would ignore.
More importantly, she was probably here to offer him a gift.
“I’ve long heard the name of the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign.”
With a smile, Fuying Heavenly Sovereign carefully observed Lin Yuan.
She knew this was only an avatar of the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, but even from the avatar, she could sense traces of insight and information.
“This avatar alone feels so real… it even gives me a faint sense of threat.” Fuying was shocked.
“What brings you here, Fuying Heavenly Sovereign?” Lin Yuan sat opposite her, asking casually.
He had his guesses but still chose to ask.
“In the treasure land, your might was unmatched—even Fuxu fell.” Fuying sighed. “I imagine several of our Grand Ancient Void Kingdom’s hidden ultimate weapons have fallen into your hands.”
“I do have a few. Not just from your Grand Ancient Void Kingdom.”
Lin Yuan looked at her.
“Mmm.” Fuying sighed inwardly. She knew she was about to bleed resources for this.
Lin Yuan had already hinted that other ancient kingdoms had come before her. With those prior negotiations as benchmarks, reclaiming her kingdom’s hidden weapons wouldn’t come cheap.
“Then I’ll get straight to the point.”
Fuying didn’t bother with subtlety. She looked at Lin Yuan. “Our kingdom’s hidden ultimate weapons must not be allowed to circulate outside. Name your price—what will it take to return them?”
“To trade for those hidden weapons…” Lin Yuan fell into thought.
“They’re useless to you. Only our kingdom’s experts can activate them,” Fuying reminded him.
“I truly can’t activate them,” Lin Yuan nodded. “But I can still collect them. There probably aren’t that many of your Grand Ancient Void Kingdom’s hidden weapons floating around out there, are there?”
With those words—
Fuying’s expression shifted slightly.
That was exactly what she feared.
“Name your price,” she said helplessly.
Lin Yuan smiled. “I want a hundred catties of Dragon Abyss Blood.”
Fuying’s face darkened. “Dragon Abyss Blood from the Dragon Abyss Valley?”
“Yes. I want a hundred catties,” Lin Yuan said.
Dragon Abyss Valley was a top-tier treasure land controlled by the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom. Legend said it was the place where the first lifeform of this universe had perished, and its blood had soaked the entire valley. All lifeforms in Dragon Abyss Valley had Dragon Abyss Blood flowing in them to varying degrees.
Dragon Abyss Blood had countless uses—it could nourish the body, soul, and more. It was one of the most valuable treasures among the six ancient kingdoms.
However, these lifeforms could only survive and reproduce within the valley. Once they left, the Dragon Abyss Blood in their bodies would degrade and disappear.
As a result, Dragon Abyss Blood was extremely scarce.
No one knew how many valley lifeforms it took to purify a single drop of Dragon Abyss Blood.
“Even I only receive a single drop every ten billion years—and you want a hundred catties?” Fuying couldn’t help but say.
As the strongest Heavenly Sovereign, she enjoyed many privileges within the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom, including a personal allocation of Dragon Abyss Blood.
But her share was just one drop? Considering how light Dragon Abyss Blood was, similar to regular blood, one drop weighed almost nothing.
“Are your kingdom’s hidden weapons comparable to Dragon Abyss Blood?” Lin Yuan replied.
“Can’t you ask for less?” Fuying consulted her true body and other strongest Heavenly Sovereigns of her kingdom before speaking again.
“A hundred catties of Dragon Abyss Blood is useful to me—I won’t settle for less,” Lin Yuan shook his head.
Fuying fell silent. Lin Yuan didn’t push her—he knew she was likely still communicating with the other top figures of her kingdom.
Dragon Abyss Blood was extremely rare and never circulated beyond their borders. Lin Yuan had only heard of its value before, which was why he’d made such a request.
“A hundred catties is fine. But I have one more condition.” After a long while, Fuying looked at Lin Yuan.
Hearing her agree, Lin Yuan’s eyes lit up. “Go ahead.”
“Besides the hidden weapons, I want all other treasures, weapons, and especially the golden mist from our kingdom’s Ultimate Heavenly Sovereigns returned as well.”
“You want the golden mist back?” Lin Yuan immediately understood her intent.
All those weapons combined weren’t worth even a drop of Dragon Abyss Blood. Fuying must be aiming for the golden mist.
As a newly discovered treasure from the treasure land, the golden mist was incredibly valuable—even if its exact effects hadn’t been fully uncovered.
“No problem.” Lin Yuan agreed without hesitation.
He now controlled the entire treasure land and had a continuous supply of golden mist. That amount meant little to him.
Besides, he intended to let some of it spread outside. This would help leverage the power of the other kingdoms to uncover its true value.
Such a move would also raise its perceived worth—and the Heavenly Sovereigns’ desire for it.
“Then the deal is done.”
Fuying nodded. “I’ll wait for you outside the treasure land and hand over the hundred catties of Dragon Abyss Blood once you come out.”
Lin Yuan’s true body was still within the treasure land. The deal could only be completed once the battle was over and he emerged, since only then could he hand over the hidden weapons.
Inside the treasure land—
Lin Yuan was still studying the source of the Source World within an irregular rift. Its exposure would last for only ten thousand years, and Lin Yuan treasured every moment.
“The battle for the treasure land is over?”
Sensing something, Lin Yuan sent out an avatar.
At the treasure land’s exit—
Red Flame Heavenly Sovereign, Eternal Sun Heavenly Sovereign, and many other Ultimate Heavenly Sovereigns of the Liyang Kingdom had been waiting.
Two thousand years had passed. The contest was over. As for who the treasure land belonged to? There was no suspense.
“Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign.”
“Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign.”
As Lin Yuan appeared, the Heavenly Sovereigns all greeted him.
“Mmm.”
“Let’s go.”
Lin Yuan nodded and stepped out of the treasure land.
The eleven Ultimate Heavenly Sovereigns of the Liyang Kingdom followed him out.
Outside the treasure land—
A group of Heavenly Sovereigns had been waiting. They were from other ancient kingdoms.
When they saw Lin Yuan emerge, they approached one after another, presenting the agreed-upon treasures to exchange for the hidden weapons and other spoils.
Soon—
The transactions were completed.
The Heavenly Sovereigns departed in turn.
“Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, this treasure land now belongs to you—though nominally, it’s part of the Liyang Kingdom.”
At that moment, a figure approached, smiling at Lin Yuan.
“Mmm.”
Lin Yuan nodded.
He had long discussed the treasure land’s ownership with the emperor.
“Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, we’ll be returning now.”
Red Flame Heavenly Sovereign and the others looked at Lin Yuan.
Now that the treasure land was under Lin Yuan’s watch, the rest would return to report to the capital.
“Alright. If anything comes up, you can find me in the capital.”
Lin Yuan nodded.
He had left an avatar in the capital. His true self, however, would remain here—at least for the next ten thousand years—observing the Source World’s operation up close.
Soon—
Red Flame Heavenly Sovereign and the others departed one by one.
Lin Yuan watched them go from afar, deep in thought.
“I wonder how much merit I’ll get for this treasure land conquest…”
Lin Yuan was very interested in the many inheritances within the Liyang Kingdom’s treasury—especially the chance to possess an Ancestor.
That would mean merging with a thirteenth-rank time-type lifeform’s consciousness—observing everything through its eyes. What a rare opportunity.
“Back to comprehending.”
Lin Yuan withdrew his thoughts. His avatar dissipated, and his mind once again immersed itself in studying the operation of the Source World.
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