87: Visitors from the Starfield, the Beginning of Trade

Yun Feng's sermon had a profound and far-reaching impact, not only enhancing the overall strength of the Demon Spirit Continent but also casting a giant stone into a calm lake, with its ripples spreading towards the more distant Void Realm.

Several months later, as the Cloud Court and various forces across the continent were diligently digesting the insights from the sermon and thriving on the resources of the Underworld, a uniquely shaped sailboat, entirely made of some kind of silver wood, with sails etched with star and ancient tree totems, carefully Transmigrated the world barrier of the Demon Spirit Continent and hovered outside the Void Realm port on the outskirts of the Cloud Court.

This sailboat was not large, appearing quite "primitive" compared to the Cloud Court's divine ark, but the energy fluctuations it emitted were gentle yet resilient, carrying an ancient aura of life, distinctly different from the deathly stillness of the Underworld.

"Guests from afar, please state your identities and intentions."

The Cloud Court's Sky Patrol Guard, responsible for vigilance, immediately stepped forward. Their captain asked in a clear voice, neither humble nor arrogant. The current Cloud Court possessed such confidence and qualification.

The hatch of the silver sailboat opened, and a group of several people emerged. Leading them was an elegant and peaceful old man dressed in a star-studded robe, with slightly pointed ears. Behind him followed several attendants with similar features, and two burly guards with bark-like skin.

The old man placed his right hand on his chest, performing a peculiar salute, and spoke in a universal language with a strange rhythm that could be understood by the Soul: "Respected guardians, we come from the 'Green Source Star Realm,' following the light of wisdom and vitality, adhering to the ancient Starry Sky Alliance. I am Mu Chen, an Elder of the Green Source Star Realm. Sensing the birth of a great fated one in this plane, and feeling the vibrant vitality and open will of this place, we have come to visit, hoping to establish friendly ties and trade with your realm."

His demeanor was very humble, and his eyes were clear, filled with goodwill and curiosity.

"Green Source Star Realm? Trade?" The Sky Patrol captain dared not be negligent and immediately relayed the message back to the Cloud Court's core.

Soon, Nie Li personally came to receive them. He observed these foreign visitors, sensing that their strength was not weak. This Elder Mu Chen, in particular, possessed Legendary Rank Cultivation, but his power attribute leaned towards life and nature, bearing some resemblance to Yun Qiao's Wood Spirit Physique, which inspired a good impression.

After initial exchanges, Nie Li learned that the Green Source Star Realm was a plane primarily focused on Wood Law and the Dao of nature, rich in various miraculous plants, springs of life, and gems and Materials imbued with natural power. They excelled at cultivating spiritual plants and refining life elixirs, but were lacking in Artifact Refining, offensive Formations, and certain minerals.

Meanwhile, the Demon Spirit Continent, having just experienced the Underworld War, had reaped a massive harvest of death-element Materials, Soul crystal veins, and various unique products developed by the Cloud Court (such as improved Medicinal Pills, Formation disks, and standardized Soul Artifacts), which were precisely what the Green Source Star Realm needed.

The two sides hit it off immediately!

Yun Feng, at the pinnacle of the Cloud Court, had already swept his Divine Thought over these visitors, confirming that they bore no ill will and that their power system complemented that of the Demon Spirit Continent.

"Permitted." A thought entered Nie Li's mind.

Nie Li understood implicitly and smiled at Elder Mu Chen: "Elder Mu Chen, you are a guest from afar, and my Cloud Court welcomes friendly friends. Regarding trade matters, we can discuss them in detail."

Soon, within the Cloud Court's specially established "Hall of Stars," an inter-plane trade negotiation commenced. Nie Li led the Cloud Court's side, with Yun Qiao assisting (her sensitivity to life energy was helpful in appraising the goods offered by the other party), and the leaders of the Demon Spirit Continent's largest merchant guilds were also invited to participate.

The negotiation process was quite smooth. The Cloud Court exchanged some Underworld specialties (such as purified death crystals, which could be used to comprehend the Law of life and death or refine special Puppets), Soul crystals, and standardized Medicinal Pills and Soul Artifacts from the Cloud Court, for a large quantity of life springs, longevity spiritual fruits, special spiritual plant seeds, and some nature-based Cultivation methods (for reference and learning) from the Green Source Star Realm.

The first inter-plane trade was completed to Perfection!

The Green Source Star Realm's envoy stayed in the Cloud Court for several days, marveling at the customs of the Demon Spirit Continent and the prosperity and power of the Cloud Court. Upon leaving, they carried away a full cargo and left behind friendly promises and a simple Star Map (marking the coordinates of the Green Source Star Realm and several known neutral planes nearby).

After seeing off the Green Source Star Realm's envoys, Nie Li looked at the Star Map in his hand, his heart surging.

He knew this was just the beginning. The Demon Spirit Continent was finally no longer an isolated world; it was actively integrating into the endless Void Realm with a powerful and open stance, and a magnificent new era had truly begun!