561: Changes in the Eastern Region!

"Saintess, you're going personally?"

The maid asked, surprised.

The Saintess of Yaochi Holy Land, named Xuan Lingzi, had an exceptionally aloof personality. Unless a major event occurred, she rarely left the Holy Land.

Much less actively visiting other powers.

"Yes."

The Saintess nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes:

"A figure like Lu Hao is worth our Yaochi Holy Land lowering our stance to befriend. Perhaps... this is also an opportunity for our Yaochi Holy Land to rise."

"If we can receive guidance from Senior Lu Hao, the chances of our Holy Land Disciples making a Breakthrough will greatly increase."

After speaking, Xuan Lingzi instructed her to go and prepare.

Once the area was empty, Xuan Lingzi's Face suddenly showed a hint of wistfulness.

Her gaze was heavy, carrying a strong sense of longing, as she looked towards the vast Nine Heavens.

Her red lips parted slightly, and a faint sentence, like the sound of nature, emerged:

"Master... do you think Lu Hao will be the person I've been waiting for..."

... The shift in attitude of the Four Great Factions quickly spread throughout the Eastern Region.

This completely put the minds of the previously hesitant Cultivators at ease, solidifying their determination to go to Wuji Pavilion for a Breakthrough.

For a time, Cultivators from the entire Eastern Region converged towards the Wuji Pavilion in Thousand Stars State.

In the sky, on top of teleportation arrays, and above the Devouring Demon Sea, groups of Cultivators were visible everywhere, forming an unprecedentedly spectacular sight.

They all had only one destination: Wuji Pavilion.

Of course, amidst such a grand event, some sharp-nosed merchants also smelled business opportunities.

They began to open shops near Wuji Pavilion, selling various Cultivation Materials. The originally serene mountain range gradually became lively.

And Lu Hao, the central figure causing all this to happen, was still resting in his Bamboo Hut, occasionally giving a little guidance to his Disciples.

Since receiving these Heavenly Dao blessings, he clearly felt that the Cultivators among his Personal Disciples were progressing extremely fast!

Moreover, their Foundation after a Breakthrough was incredibly solid, much more solid than those Cultivators who had painstakingly Cultivated for many years. This was the benefit of Heavenly Dao blessings!

For Cultivators born under the Heavenly Dao, it was the best Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure!

At the same time, Lu Hao's Cultivation also finally reached the level of a Three-Source Supreme, having just comprehended seven hundred Great Dao!

The next time Wuji Pavilion publicly helped Cultivators make a Breakthrough was in a week.

If too many Breakthroughs happened too quickly, Lu Hao was somewhat worried that the Heavenly Dao would react and deduct his blessings.

When this news spread, countless Cultivators were filled with anticipation!

They were incredibly eager for the arrival of seven days later.

They all set up camp near Wuji Pavilion, in twos and threes. Originally, such a dense gathering of Cultivators should have led to many conflicts.

But under the prestige of Wuji Pavilion, all Cultivators were either quietly in seclusion Cultivating, or wandering outside, purchasing a large number of Magic Treasures, Cultivation Techniques, and so on.

Under Lu Hao's influence, the prices of goods throughout the Eastern Region underwent earth-shattering changes!

Among them, the value of two items truly skyrocketed, reaching ten times their original price!

Those were Top-Grade Spirit Stones and medicinal ingredients! Because Lu Hao released news that to achieve a Breakthrough, only Top-Grade Spirit Stones and medicinal ingredients would be accepted!

Originally, about ten thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones could be exchanged for one Top-Grade Spirit Stone, but now it had reached a terrifying hundred thousand.

Almost all medicinal ingredients on the market were swept clean, becoming a state where there was a price but no market.

At the same time, the value of Magic Treasures and Cultivation Techniques also dropped significantly. Often, some Cultivators had to take out several Dao Grade Cultivation Techniques and Magic Treasures to barely exchange for enough to enter Wuji Pavilion's interior for a Breakthrough.

Of course, the biggest beneficiary was still Lu Hao!

He had people take the Materials from the more than two thousand people previously collected to exchange them outside, acquiring Magic Treasures far exceeding their original value.

Anyway, these things would soon return to his hands, so he wasn't worried.

It was as if Lu Hao was using this event to harvest the wealth of the entire Eastern Region!

In just one week, Wuji Pavilion's surroundings underwent drastic changes.

The once serene and quiet mountain range was now bustling with people and traffic.

Extending ten thousand li from the Wuji Pavilion mountain gate, various temporarily erected tents and shops were densely packed, forming a huge temporary market.

This place was called Wuji Market by Cultivators. Not only Cultivators above the Nascent Void Realm, but countless Cultivators whose Cultivation had not yet reached that level also came here, attracted by its reputation. Even a large number of Cultivators from the Four Great Factions also rushed here.

Making this place the most prosperous area the Eastern Region had ever seen.

A week later.

In the early morning, just as dawn broke, a long line had already formed outside the Wuji Pavilion mountain gate.

Countless Cultivators held their identity tokens, eagerly looking forward to entering the Ten Thousand Spirits Imprisoning Heaven Array to make a Breakthrough in their Realm.

Conversations occasionally came from the queue, filled with anticipation and excitement.

"Brother, you're here for a Breakthrough too? What Realm are you stuck at?"

"Alas, I'm merely at the Void Realm (Sixth Level), stuck for almost three hundred years. I heard that Senior Lu Hao has heaven-defying abilities, so I specifically rushed here from the Southern Province to try my luck. From the Southern Province to Thousand Stars State, I sailed at full speed across the Devouring Demon Sea for a full half a month!"

"I came from the Northern Spirit Province, even further than you! But seeing those Fellow Daoists who successfully made a Breakthrough ahead, I feel this trip was worth it! I was stuck at the Void Realm for five hundred years before, I hope Senior Lu Hao can fulfill my dream of breaking through to the Yang Shi Realm."

"Isn't that right! I heard that even the Elders of Xiaoyao Sect came, and personally apologized to Senior Lu Hao! The red-faced Elder who previously mocked Wuji Pavilion's Disciples is now helping maintain order outside the array every day, fearing he might displease the Senior!"

"Really? Is that true? That's Xiaoyao Sect! It seems Senior Lu Hao's Face is truly immense! In the future, the title of the Five Great Powers will no longer exist, only a situation of one superpower and many strong ones."

"Alas... yes, Wuji Pavilion has become a super power, while the other Four Great Factions are on par, only able to be strong powers."

... Besides the Cultivators waiting for a Breakthrough, the market was even more bustling. Various shouts of hawkers rose and fell, ceaselessly.

"Passersby, don't miss out! Freshly made Spirit Condensing Pills, High Grade (Ninth Tier) Medicinal Pills, essential for aiding Breakthroughs! Only two Top-Grade Spirit Stones per pill, honest dealing!"

"Exchanging Medicinal Pills for Top-Grade Spirit Stones! Plenty of Medicinal Pills here, only for Top-Grade Spirit Stones, only for Top-Grade Spirit Stones!"

"Selling excellent Dao Grade defensive Magic Treasures! Profound Iron Shield, Thunderlight Armor, specially for Undergoing Tribulation, quality guaranteed! Selling at a huge discount, only fifty Top-Grade Spirit Stones per piece!!"

"Inside news from Wuji Pavilion! Today, the quota for the Void Realm area of the Ten Thousand Spirits Imprisoning Heaven Array is limited. I am a Disciple of Senior Lu Hao of Wuji Pavilion, I have the latest first-hand information, and can even help you cut in line!"

"Fellow Daoists who want to cut in line, please contact me, only one hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones!!"