Cloud Piercing Peak was enshrouded in immortal aura.
Long Chen and Lingxi hid in the abdomen of the Blue-eyed Golden Toad. They listened attentively to the movements outside and communicated with their eyes.
The Primordial Dao Artifact that once had 700 Dao patterns, if it could be restored, its value would be too great, almost immeasurable. Therefore, at this moment, they were slightly nervous, because with their strength, it was completely impossible for them to deal with any one of these people.
There were at least three late-stage Reincarnation Tribulation Realm cultivators in their team. A slight difference in the Reincarnation Tribulation Realm could create a huge gap. Therefore, even if he exhausted all his strength, he might not be able to obtain anything from this group of Great Demons.
At this moment, a tall and thin man with long black hair and a sage-like demeanor — Cloud Crowned Crane Tian Song Zi — led the group into the Immortal Crane Palace. He liked to be cultured, so the Immortal Crane Palace was exquisitely decorated. Soon, crane boys and girls came up to entertain the guests.
Many people were already enjoying delicious food in the palace.
"So it's the old toad. Oh, and the old centipede."
Everyone laughed heartily. They had not seen each other for many years, and it was a joyous occasion.
The one who had quarreled with the Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad was a similarly tall and thin man. After transforming into human form, he was more than three meters tall. His skin was silver, and there were silver lightning flowing on his skin. His silver eyes were full of luster, and lightning flashed and howled.
This was the famous Silver Lightning Centipede of the Demon Clan's centipede race.
The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad had an arrogant expression, which was his usual style. Under Tian Song Zi's hospitality, he sat down proudly and enjoyed the delicacies prepared by Tian Song Zi. As soon as he ate, he praised, "Not bad, not bad. It's better than the Spirit Clan's kid."
Everyone looked over with a smile.
"Old toad, you ate the Spirit Clan."
The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad said proudly, "I just came out when two Spirit Clan's flies flew past me. I swallowed them without thinking. I ate too quickly and didn't get a good taste."
Someone laughed. "Old toad, I think you're afraid of someone cutting your tongue."
"Bullshit. Do you believe I won't spit it out for you to have a taste?"
The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad said in a vulgar tone.
The two sides quickly began to quarrel. The Cloud Crowned Crane, Tian Song Zi, hurriedly mediated the atmosphere. After a short while, he lightly counted the number of people and said, "Not bad, not bad. My old brothers are really giving me face, to actually all come."
"Yeah, we haven't seen each other for so many years, and we haven't gone out to explore the world for so many years. Let's not go home until we're drunk."
"Tian Song Zi must have hidden a lot of good wine all these years. If I don't let him drink it all, I'm not a Moon Bear."
The one who spoke was a dark-skinned, burly man. He was also more than three meters tall, but his size was almost four to five times that of the Silver Lightning Centipede. His weight was enormous, and his voice was also very loud. When he spoke, even the barrier that Lingxi had set up trembled.
"Can you hold on?" Long Chen asked with concern.
Ling Xi smiled charmingly and said, "It won't be a problem for me to last another ten days."
In fact, there were acid attacks from time to time, and many parasitic beasts tried to break the barrier. The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad also had a kind of golden flame that attacked from time to time, trying to melt Long Chen's group.
With Lingxi's words, Long Chen was much more at ease.
They continued to pay attention to the situation outside.
At this time, under the hospitality of Tian Song Zi, they began to reminisce about the past. They talked about their adventures in the past. They talked about it with great enthusiasm and laughter. Even an arrogant existence like the Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad sank into warm memories.
He said, "Remember that time in the Dead Soul Abyss? If I didn't stop you, you would all be corpses now."
"Bullsh * t, old toad. You were just a coward back then. You were just lucky to run into me," the Moon Bear man said.
The two sides began to debate again.
After the banquet, everyone was full. The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad rubbed its belly, feeling something strange. It thought it had eaten too much, so it didn't pay much attention. It turned to Tian Song Zi and said, "Old Bird, take out your Immemorial Dao Artifact and let us see it. We've chatted for so long, it's time to get down to business."
Although Tian Song Zi was speechless at being called an old bird, he still had business to attend to. He stood up and looked at everyone sincerely, "Brothers, I invited you all here today because I trust you. You are all my brothers who have gone through fire and water with me. In the blink of an eye, we have a friendship of thousands of years. Today, I, Tian Song Zi, will face the Five Elements Calamity. Many of my brothers have already died to the power of the Five Elements Origin. I, Tian Song Zi, still want to live for another thousand years, so I'm prepared to take out my treasures that I have kept for thousands of years to exchange with you."
The Moon Bear man patted his chest and said, "Old Bird, I support you. Take out your treasures. The Five Elements Calamity is indeed terrifying, but I'm not afraid."
The others looked at each other and didn't say anything.
Tian Song Zi looked gratefully at the Moon Bear man. This man was from the Moon Bear Tribe. He wasn't very smart and had a bad temper, but he still cared about his brothers.
Tian Song Zi continued, "Let me make this clear. If you don't have a Dao item with 200 Dao patterns, I won't trade with you. Of course, if you have a treasure that can help me pass the Five Elements Calamity, that's fine too. Everyone, this is the weapon of a Star Lord in the Chaotic Star Region. It used to have 700 Dao patterns, and traces of those Dao patterns can still be seen. It used to be a terrifying, peerless weapon that could tear the sky, the earth, and the planets. Legend has it that the Star Lord used this Dao item to defeat all the heroes. Although it's just a broken piece and only has 99 Dao patterns, it's definitely worth more than a Dao item with 200 Dao patterns. If I go find some big shots, I'm sure I can get something even more valuable. But I don't trust them. I only trust my brothers."
After saying that, he looked at the crowd and asked, "Today, I have invited all of you here mainly to make a deal. I know that there are a few of you who have Primordial Dao Treasures with 200 Dao patterns. I wonder who is willing to exchange with me?"
Tian Song Zi had two or three years until the 1,000-year time limit. He had to completely master the Dao spirit in this period of time. Then, he would be able to use it. Such a precious item could only be traded, not borrowed.
After saying this, the crowd didn't say anything. They just looked at each other.
The Moon Bear man said, "Brother, even if we really want to trade, you have to let us see the treasure first."
Tian Song Zi didn't dare to show it. He said, "I want to know who is willing to trade with me first. I will only show this Dao item to those who want to trade." The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad sneered and said, "Tian Song Zi, don't treat a piece of scrap metal as a treasure.
The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad sneered and said, "Tian Song Zi, don't treat a piece of scrap metal as a treasure. Even if you don't let us see it, we won't. Who wants a pile of scrap metal? An Immemorial Dao item is useless. We are about to become Five Elements Reincarnation Calamity Realm warriors. Why would we still use an Immemorial Dao item? This item is only valuable as a collectible.
It has no value. "The crowd started to criticize. Many people didn't want to trade. How could their most precious item be a collectible?
Wouldn't that mean that his strength would be greatly reduced?
However, Tian Song Zi still wouldn't give in. He couldn't see anyone who didn't want to trade.
Seeing that they were about to part on bad terms, the Moon Bear man suddenly said, "Tian Song Zi, I want to see it and decide if I want to trade or not. I am a man of my word. If your item is too inferior, I will go back on my word."
Tian Song Zi revealed a smile and said, "No matter, as long as you have the intention to exchange for this item, as long as you take a look at it, you will be moved. Follow me, brothers, please wait outside."
Then, he confidently led the Moon Bear man into the palace and isolated it. Long Chen and Lingxi were still in the Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad's stomach and naturally couldn't see anything.
Those who were still in the palace looked at each other.
The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad sneered, "Tian Song Zi can only tease the idiot of the Moon Bear Tribe. Using an Immemorial Dao item with 200 Dao patterns to trade for a decoration. This guy must be out of his mind."
The others also said, "The toad is right. This Moon Bear is too stupid. When we were adventuring together, we were almost killed by him several times. I didn't expect that after so many years, he still hasn't become smarter."
"Tian Song Zi has really hit the jackpot this time. In my opinion, this 700 Dao pattern Dao Artifact might not be real. He might have made it up to fool this stupid bear."
Everyone burst into laughter.
They mocked without restraint, but they were also curious about what the Moon Bear Tribe and Tian Song Zi were talking about. Why hadn't they come out yet?
About a quarter of an hour later, everyone was stunned.
They felt the ripples of the Dao spirit.
The Blue-eyed Golden Flame Toad murmured, "This stupid bear really used an Immemorial Dao item with 200 Dao patterns to trade for that useless thing with Tian Song Zi."
"This stupid bear is really stupid to this extent."
"Tian Song Zi is really lucky this time. If he passes the Five Elements Calamity, he will be the strongest among us. I'm afraid we will have to follow him in the future."
Previously, in order to prevent anyone from becoming too strong, they had decided not to trade with Tian Song Zi. They didn't expect the Moon Bear Tribe to be this stupid.
Under everyone's shocked gazes, the Moon Bear man and Tian Song Zi walked out happily and returned to their seats. The Moon Bear man was pleasantly surprised, and Tian Song Zi was also in a good mood. He said, "Although it is not an Immemorial Dao item with 200 Dao patterns, it still has 180 Dao patterns. Brother Moon Bear, you have given me face today. If I can step into the Five Elements Reincarnation Calamity Realm, I will definitely repay you well."