Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery
Chapter 717 - 698: The Flesh Puppet Gu of the Southern Border

'Can't find him,'

'When he was not strong enough, the appearance and aura he used were completely random, different every time, without any pattern. Even Immortals of Nascent Soul were unable to see through...'

'However, he will definitely appear here, for the Scorching Sun Copper.'

Immortal Fufeng plotted and pondered in his heart.

The man who emerged more than ten years ahead of time had completely disrupted his plans—this was the real world, where once dead, he couldn't be sure that he could be resurrected again.

'Scorching Sun Copper, it seems like an interesting material from what I recall...'

Immortal Fufeng thought of something, looked up, and fixed his gaze on the young man who watched like a wolf and an eagle before him.

After contemplating for a moment, a faint smile that seemed like schadenfreude or perhaps something else, flashed briefly in his eyes.

The person before him was a core disciple of the Great Sun Sword Sect, Immortal Blood Bone.

This person seemed to be acquainted with Immortal Fufeng, not completely aligning with the aloofness from several years ago at the Dueling Platform.

"Immortal Da'ai,"

Immortal Blood Bone, not noticing the very subtle change in the other's eyes, spoke indifferently, "Where are the goods I request? Should there be any mishap, your Da'ai Royal City should brace itself for its destruction and massacre of its inhabitants."

He showed no consideration for the other party, projecting an aloof and superior demeanor, directly revealing the name of the original body hidden within the flesh puppet's Gu insect soul fragment.

Merely a disciple of the Iron Family from Rule Mountain,

Not even of the direct lineage, he was but an ant in the presence of the Sect's core disciples, greatly differing in status and standing.

The joint might of all families and alliances of right and Diabolism in the Northern Plains was barely enough to speak with the Great Sun Sword Sect on equal terms, the Iron Family alone was not qualified.

"Silence!"

"My name is Fufeng!"

Immortal Fufeng's face showed displeasure as he said with irritation, "If you persist in this manner, then our transaction is hereby terminated. Let's see how you plan to entirely slaughter the inhabitants of my royal city!"

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have reacted so, as their trade was greatly beneficial to him, and some tolerance wouldn't hurt.

It was to be expected of the Sect's core disciples to be overbearing.

But was this a normal situation?

Once his true body was discovered by that person, he might have to face a terrifying pursuit, and his own death was very likely.

"You!"

Immortal Blood Bone flew into a rage, his killing intent overflowing. The cold Blood Bone Sword Intent expanded, with blood and bone flickering in and out of blood pools, emitting dreadful pressure, enough to make a Golden Pill Monk feel immense strain.

"What now?"

"Do you wish to battle me?"

Immortal Fufeng looked at him coldly.

For some reason, Immortal Blood Bone felt a sudden chill within.

Sword Intent Cultivators dominated their peers, but they were not invincible.

Many Magic Cultivators likewise could defeat them. As a mainstream of the cultivation world, Magic Cultivators never lacked strong practitioners.

Magic Intention, powerful Treasures, a myriad of Gu insects, various opportunities — all posed significant threats to Sword Intent Cultivators. There wasn't just one path for the strong.

And the man before him had directly defeated and killed many Sword Intent Cultivators!

Clang!

"Come!"

Without hesitation, Immortal Blood Bone drew his sword, staring at him, "Follow me to the Dueling Platform, now."

"If you can kill me, while also having the ability to conceal your true body from the Immortals of Nascent Soul, the Great Sun Sword Sect will expel you from the territory, they won't kill you."

"..."

Immortal Fufeng remained silent.

Sword Madman!

Fool!

He cursed inwardly.

Why couldn't they be like their master, weighing the pros and cons before making a decision?

They explode upon contact, with no fear of death.

Mere irrational Cultivators.

After a long while.

"I've brought the goods."

Immortal Fufeng said coolly, "Soul and Blood Bone of Sword Intent Cultivator—two sets, Soul and Blood Bone of Sword Dao Cultivator—thirty-seven sets. Count them.

Then, the Golden Core Pill that I require, as well as enough Infant Formation Spiritual Objects from our five previous transactions, and the Nascent Soul Cultivation Methods of the Iron Family, you can produce them now, I need to check the goods."

"Otherwise, the Immortals of Nascent Soul from the Great Sun Sword Sect would be very interested to know about these."

He threatened.

Sword Intent Sword Cultivator Divine Soul!

If a cultivator from the Great Sun Sword Sect were here, they would be horrified to the extreme.

The Sword Intent Sword Cultivator is almost synonymous with the identity of a core disciple. The death of one would lead the Great Sun Sword Sect to marshal forces and wage war, and the death of several would mean a blood feud that wouldn't rest until resolved.

To a Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator, a Sword Intent Cultivator is like their disciple, their offspring, a successor to their mantle, entrusted with their legacy and affection, absolutely incomparable to other disciples within the sect.

If multiple Sword Intent Sword Cultivators were to die, even if it implicated an Immortal of Nascent Soul, the Great Sun Sword Sect would pursue the matter to the death.

"Diabolists and demons, you are liars, how could anyone believe the rumors you spread to cause trouble?"

Immortal Blood Bone spoke coldly.

He likewise ignored the previous tension, passing over a storage bag.

He then inspected the items handed over by Immortal Fufeng. The scent of blood was overwhelming, mixed with the resounding sound of swords clashing, and the Divine Sense felt as if it was being torn apart in a brutal manner.

…

"Thousand-Layer Iron Essence, top sword refining material from the Great Sun Sword Sect, goes to this esteemed customer..."

A piece of iron essence the size of a palm fell into the hands of a person in a cloak, who collected it, attracting envious and prying eyes from those around.

This person was naturally Jiang Ding.

At the auction, there were two more composite sword refining materials that had come from the Great Sun Sword Sect. He spent some spirit stones and Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasures to bid for them; the price was only half that of a top-grade magic treasure, even at an auction.

Indeed, he was tricked by the Jiuhes Commerce Association.

He indeed had no talent in business and often found himself in such situations.

Besides sword refining materials, he had no interest in and paid no attention to treasures, cultivation methods, opportunities in the dwellings of great experts, and the like.

"The second item for auction is still the same old thing."

On the stone platform, Long Nianzhi smiled heartily, "The Yin Current Spiritual Fruit that aids in Infant Formation, certified to increase the success rate of Infant Formation by five percent, has been entrusted to our auction by the guest."

"We don't want spirit stones, treasures, or Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasures."

"We only want Sword Intent Sword Cultivator's Divine Soul!"

"Starting price: ten Divine Souls of Sword Intent Sword Cultivators, let the bidding begin."

"Be advised, our association does not accept the Divine Souls of core disciples from the Great Sun Sword Sect. Any violators will be immediately sent to the Great Sun Sword Sect with no tolerance."

Long Nianzhi reiterated in a solemn voice.

Infant Formation Spiritual Object!

The eyes of Golden Pill Monks around blazed with a scorching, greedy light, verging on madness, almost losing their sanity in their desire to snatch it up.

This was especially true for old cultivators with not much Life Energy left, who had to use great willpower to restrain themselves.

A complete silence.

No one made an offer, only heavy breathing could be heard.

Sword Intent Sword Cultivator!

It might be acceptable elsewhere, but within the territory of the Great Sun Sword Sect, these individuals were almost equivalent to the sect's core disciples. With great strength and the ability to call on peers and elders for help at any time, anyone who dared to attack them was practically no different from seeking death.

After a long time,

"Would a single Sword Intent Sword Cultivator's Divine Soul be acceptable? I can make up the difference with spirit stones and Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasures," a person in a black robe tentatively asked.

This immediately drew many wary glances.

"Not acceptable."

On the stage, Long Nianzhi shook his head, "The guest who commissioned us does not lack such mundane items. We require the Divine Souls of Sword Intent Sword Cultivators, ten is the minimum, not one less."

"Ten…"

The man in the black robe reluctantly sat down, filled with yearning.

Long Nianzhi looked towards the others.

No one made an offer, and this continued for an entire quarter of an hour.

"It seems this lot will go unsold as well."

Long Nianzhi shook his head, "The final item, which I'm sure is what brought everyone here, the famous Scorching Sun Copper. Please have a look,"

He lifted the red cloth off the tray held by a maid, revealing a copper ruler. The clear resonance of swords filled the area, stirring the Divine Souls of many cultivators, as if numerous principles of the Sword Dao emerged in their minds, causing ripples in their souls, seemingly on the brink of giving birth to something.

"Sword Intent…"

Many Sword Dao cultivators flushed with excitement.

Sword Intent!

Once one comprehended Sword Intent, they could immediately become a core disciple of the Great Sun Sword Sect, changing their status completely. Even cultivating to the peak of Golden Pill, waiting for over a hundred years, one would naturally have at least a chance for the most basic Nascent Soul Opportunity, with no need to compete with others for anything.

The vast territories of the Great Sun Sword Sect belong to a few Sword Intent Sword Cultivators, and the resources are terrifyingly abundant.