Cultivation starts from devouring the Dao fruits

Zhao Yu said, "I am willing to join the Sea God Meeting!"

Through the memories of the Sea Dragon King and True Monarch Tianli, two Nascent Soul Cultivators, Zhao Yu learned that the Sea God Meeting was indeed a loose organization, as the Hermit of Hai Ling had said.

The grand auction held by the Sea God Meeting every ten years always featured many desirable items, and the Nascent Soul exchange that followed was also packed with treasures.

In this realm, Nascent Soul Cultivators were considered supreme beings at the pinnacle of the world. Many Nascent Soul Cultivators were masters of their own domains because numerous cultivators sought to attach themselves to them.

Of course, some Nascent Soul Cultivators became Loose Cultivators for various reasons, such as a laid-back nature, a love for freedom, or a preference for solitude.

However, no matter what, the vast majority of top resources in this realm were controlled by Nascent Soul Cultivators and those who had undergone Divinity Transformation.

It was also through the Sea God Meeting that True Monarch Tianli traded for the information on Lava Spirit Flame and subsequently found it.

The Hermit of Hai Ling waved his hand, and a bronze token flew towards Zhao Yu: "This is the token of the Sea God Meeting! This token will guide you to the headquarters of the Sea God Meeting. In addition, with this token, you will be treated as a Bronze Elder on Wind and Rosy Clouds Island.

If you wish to advance your elder ranking within the Sea God Meeting, you can go to the headquarters and find ways to earn contributions within the meeting."

Zhao Yu took the token of the Sea God Meeting and, upon channeling his mana, faintly sensed the token pointing towards a certain area in the ocean.

"I will take my leave first!"

The Hermit of Hai Ling performed an Escape Technique, transforming into a streak of light that flew into the distance.

"An elder of the Sea God Meeting?"

A thought flitted through Zhao Yu's mind as he began to sift through True Monarch Tianli's memories.

The Sea God Meeting consisted of three ranks of elders: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, each with different privileges.

True Monarch Tianli had expended a great deal of effort to rise to the rank of Silver Elder. Only then was he able to purchase the formula for the Infant Transformation Pill from the Sea God Meeting. If one were a Gold Elder, it was even possible to buy the formula for the Nascent Soul Solidifying Pill from the meeting.

Apart from that, elders of different ranks could also purchase intelligence of varying levels of access within the Sea God Meeting. Various pieces of intelligence could also be traded for contributions within the meeting.

It was by controlling surrounding islands and collecting various intelligence that True Monarch Tianli traded for contributions within the Sea God Meeting and advanced to become a Silver Elder.

Zhao Yu pondered inwardly, "Though the Sea God Meeting is just a loose organization, its leader, True Monarch Haohai, has gained various kinds of intelligence through the many Nascent Soul Cultivators in the meeting. With that intelligence, he undoubtedly reaped countless benefits. That is the true purpose behind his establishment of the Sea God Meeting."

Intelligence was also extremely important in the Cultivation World; for example, if there were signs of war in a certain area, stockpiling magic artifacts, talismans, and other combat resources in advance could lead to a huge profit. Likewise, if a sect urgently needed certain cultivation resources, delivering them could earn a handsome reward.

Three months later, an Escape Light landed before Wind and Rosy Clouds Island, revealing its form to be Zhao Yu.

Wind and Rosy Clouds Island was a top-tier Spirit Island spanning a thousand li, bolstered by a Fourth-Order Superior Spirit Vein. At this moment, streaks of Escape Light converged from all directions towards the island.

The decennial Wind Mist Auction on Wind and Rosy Clouds Island attracted countless cultivators eager to acquire the top cultivation resources on offer.

At every Wind Mist Auction, an assortment of rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures would appear, and each auction guaranteed the presence of a Universal Consolidating Gold Pill. Find your next read at empire

An Escape Light flew out from Wind and Rosy Clouds Island and took shape before Zhao Yu. A cultivator clad in dark armor with a handsome face, who was at the mid-stage of Golden Core, approached and respectfully greeted, "Zhang Xuanzhan, leader of the sixth squadron on Wind and Rosy Clouds Island, pays respects to the senior. May I inquire as to how the senior should be addressed?"

Zhao Yu made no attempt to conceal the aura of his Nascent Soul Level, and upon spotting him, Zhang Xuanzhan promptly came forward to pay his respects.

Any Nascent Soul Cultivator was a force to be reckoned with, and those who were Nascent Soul Loose Cultivators were even more eccentric, which made Zhang Xuanzhan dare not to show the slightest negligence.

"I am Zhao Yu!"

With a wave of his hand, Zhao Yu sent a bronze token from the Sea God Meeting flying into Zhang Xuanzhan's hands.

"So it's Elder Zhao! Please wait a moment!"

Zhang Xuanzhan was even more respectful as he blew a whistle.

Thirty-six Foundation Establishment cultivators, both male and female, clad in black battle armor, swiftly flew over and saluted Zhao Yu, saying, "We've seen the senior before!"

Zhang Xuanzhan said respectfully, "Elder Zhao, please select a companion. They have all lived on Wind and Rosy Clouds Island for a hundred years and are familiar with the place. With them by your side, it will be more convenient for you. If you wish to act alone, then we will take our leave first!"

Zhao Yu pointed to a tall, voluptuous, and stunningly beautiful female cultivator, "Then her!"

Zhang Xuanzhan solemnly said, "Yunli, this is Elder Zhao from our Sea God Meeting. You must take good care of him and must not neglect him in the slightest!"

To prevent the lower-ranking members from neglecting an elder, the higher echelons of the Sea God Meeting informed the patrolling Golden Core commanders about the names and backgrounds of all the elders.

Zhang Xuanzhan was very aware that the Zhao Yu before him was a ruthless character who even killed Tian Li True Monarch, and if he were to anger him, the Sea God Meeting would not be able to protect him.

Yunli said, "Yes, Commander!"

"Let's go!"

Zhao Yu left the words behind indifferently and flew toward Wind and Rosy Clouds Island.

Yunli hastily drove her cloud and followed at Zhao Yu's side.

Upon entering Wind and Rosy Clouds Island, Zhao Yu saw that the island was filled with cultivators, but there were also many mortals. Although mortals were very respectful towards cultivators, they were not afraid, clearly showing that the laws on Wind and Rosy Clouds Island were strict and that protection for mortals was well managed.

Yunli said, "Senior, where would you like to go? The largest pleasure cave in Wind and Rosy Clouds Island is the Evening Fragrance Tower, where they have the finest spiritual wine, the most beautiful dancers, and the most delicious food."

Zhao Yu said, "To the Wind Mist Auction!"

Yunli respectfully replied, "Yes!"

Under Yunli's lead, Zhao Yu arrived at a huge auction house situated in the center of the island.

"Captain Yunli, may I ask who this senior is? Do you two have an invitation?"

A tall Foundation Establishment guard at the auction house stopped Zhao Yu and Yunli.

Yunli's brows lifted as she shouted sternly, "Step aside, this is Elder Zhao of the Sea God Meeting!"

The Foundation Establishment guard's face turned pale, and he knelt on the ground, his face filled with fear, "It turns out to be Elder Zhao. This subordinate was unaware of the elder's status, please forgive me if there has been any offense!"

The other Foundation Establishment guards also had slight changes in expression.

Not all Nascent Soul old monsters have the same temperament; some don't care about such trivial matters, but there are Nascent Soul old monsters with very small patience, who might take offense over such minor issues.

"Rise!"

Zhao Yu said lightly as he walked towards the interior of the auction, with Yunli closely following him.