Chapter 1378: The Era of Great Saints

Xu Fan took the jade book of orders handed to him by the Chaotic Great Saint of the Heavenly Merchant Clan, which detailed the specifications for one thousand top-tier Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures.

Reviewing these requirements, Xu Fan realized that there were no free benefits to be had.

The Heavenly Merchant Clan’s offer was quite generous, exceeding the standard prices in the Chaotic Mist Area by twenty percent.

“I am capable of crafting the top-tier Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures as requested by your clan, but the varied requirements for each will demand significantly more effort than usual.”

“I pledge to complete the order of one thousand top-tier Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures within ten million years.”

Xu Fan proposed a lengthy timeframe, anticipating some negotiation.

While he could delegate the task to an avatar, he preferred not to have it tied up indefinitely.

“Ten million years is excessive; we hope Master Xu can deliver within one million years,” the Chaotic Great Saint of the Heavenly Merchant Clan suggested with a smile.

Given the substantial diplomatic gifts provided, they expected a quicker turnaround.

“One million years is insufficient to ensure the quality of these Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures,” Xu Fan responded with a frown, indicating the challenge.

“Our Heavenly Merchant Clan, along with several other top powerful families, has declared war on the Underworld Clan, necessitating the urgent production of these treasures.”

“At least three million years,” Xu Fan countered.

“Master Xu, let’s compromise at two million years,” the Chaotic Great Saint proposed after some thought.

“Agreed. Please provide the sequence for refining the Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures so I can organize the process efficiently.”

Xu Fan’s swift agreement left the Chaotic Great Saint feeling slightly outmaneuvered, but the deal was sealed.

“Very well, I will send the first batch of divine materials and chaotic spirit ores shortly.”

With the agreement finalized, the Chaotic Great Saint and his entourage departed.

Meanwhile, in the temple beyond the Three Thousand Realms, a group of prominent human figures gathered around the diplomatic gifts from the Heavenly Merchant Clan.

A plethora of rare spiritual items, typically scarce, were displayed as if commonplace.

“Ten million zhang of Primordial Purple Qi crystals…” the president of the Tianding Merchant Association marveled, visibly impressed.

“That Primordial Supreme Treasure and the ten divine objects are even more valuable. Would you consider seizing these to explore the Chaotic Mist Area?” joked another leading merchant.

“I may be covetous, but I’m not foolish. Feel free to act on your own; I won’t interfere.”

The jest was met with a dismissive glance.

Yuan Lord and the Lord of the Demon Domain were inspecting a Primordial Supreme Treasure.

“This Wanzhi Mirror seems rather redundant for Xu the Divine Master,” the Lord of the Demon Domain remarked, stroking his chin.

Indeed, such an item was somewhat superfluous for Xu Fan.

“It’s better to have it than not. Who would part with a top-tier Primordial Supreme Treasure as a diplomatic gift?” Yuan Lord reasoned.

“Frankly, a newly formed Primordial Supreme Treasure might as well remain ungiven,” a voice interjected from behind.

“Xu the Divine Master, have you concluded your discussions with the envoy from the Heavenly Merchant Clan?” inquired the Lord of the Demon Domain.

Xu Fan nodded in affirmation.

“When do you intend to reclaim these diplomatic gifts?” Yuan Lord then asked.

“Alright, I’ll have Grape gather everything, and then we’ll set up a fund to nurture the talented individuals of the human race. If they meet the criteria, they’ll receive a reward from the fund,” Xu Fan said after a moment of thought.

This diplomatic gift was, in name, meant for the entire human race.

“Xu the Divine Master’s generosity is unmatched; we pale in comparison.”

Hearing this, many of the powerful Human Warriors were left in awe.

“These items may seem abundant, but they don’t hold much appeal for me anymore.”

“I’ll take a portion for our sect, and the rest will be perfect for nurturing the human race’s talents.”

A massive teleportation formation appeared beneath the diplomatic gifts, swallowing up all the treasures and spirit objects.

The temple above the Three Thousand Realms disappeared, and the Human Warriors returned to their homes.

At the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan was fishing leisurely, gazing at Bear Two’s cloud in the sky, surrounded by several Elders of the Hidden Spirit Sect.

“Big Brother Xu, can you tell me when I’ll catch my next Primordial Supreme Treasure? Wang Xiangchi has been pestering me lately,” Wang Yulun said.

“This involves supreme laws, so I can’t predict it. But I sense your master’s great fortune is nearby, so catching a Primordial Supreme Treasure for him shouldn’t be an issue,” Xu Fan replied casually.

“Alright.”

Xu Fan then noticed Brother Sha looking gloomy nearby and asked, “Brother Sha, what’s been bothering you lately?”

“I wasted a lot of top-tier chaotic spirit ore recently and came up with nothing. It’s been depressing,” Brother Sha admitted.

“Ever since reaching the Divine Craftsman level, Brother Sha seems to have hit a major bottleneck. He hasn’t made any progress in thousands of years, and it’s taken a toll on his spirit,” Qianling added. Over the years, he had advanced to the saint realm thanks to the Hidden Spirit Sect’s favorable conditions.

“Grand Elder, don’t listen to them. I’m just trying to figure out where I went wrong,” Sha Diao said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Over the past few decades, he had wasted a significant amount of the sect’s top-tier chaotic spirit ore without achieving his goal.

“Brother Sha, don’t stress. If one approach doesn’t work, try another. Sometimes, stepping away can help,” Xu Fan reassured him with a smile.

“Alright, I’ll give it a try, Grand Elder,” Sha Diao nodded.

As Xu Fan and the Elders reminisced, a powerful aura suddenly emerged outside the Three Thousand Realms.

“That kid Xiong Li is really something; he’s directly facing tribulations in the Chaotic Mist Area!” Xu Gang, who had been assisting Xu Fan, exclaimed.

“If Xiong Li refines his body using the power of the three stars in the Chaotic Mist Area and becomes a Great Saint…”

“No one in the sect will be able to break through his defenses,” Xu Fan said, his gaze fixed on Xiong Li in the Chaotic Mist Area.

Feeling Xu Fan’s gaze, Xiong Li bowed deeply from afar.

Just then, a thunder calamity infused with the power of the three stars struck Xiong Li.

At that moment, Xu Fan felt a sudden wave of clarity.

A sense of pride washed over him.

He felt the sect’s disciples were finally coming into their own.

Meanwhile, in the Demon Domain, the Lord of the Demon Domain also sensed Xiong Li undergoing the Great Saint’s tribulation outside the Three Thousand Realms.

“In the Chaotic Mist Area, using the power of three stars to withstand the thunder calamity—soon, the Three Thousand Realms will have another extraordinary figure.”

For some reason, the Lord of the Demon Domain felt a twinge of bitterness.

In the past, he had been on par with Yuan Lord within the Three Thousand Realms.

But now, despite his growing strength, his standing in the Three Thousand Realms seemed to be slipping.

Watching Xiong Li standing tall in the Chaotic Mist Area, bowing only to Xu the Divine Master, the Lord of the Demon Domain realized that if Xiong Li were given a few thousand more years, he might be utterly outmatched.

“No, I must advance to the chaotic saint realm as soon as possible!”