Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2209 140: News (Part 3)

A relaxed atmosphere often grants certain individuals the chance to exploit the surrounding disorder.

Wang Ba, however, was largely unconcerned by such matters; he didn't even find it necessary to proactively seek out other cultivators for intelligence.

He merely opened his five senses, allowing his spiritual sense to sweep across the area.

Like a surging tide, the murmurs and private conversations of the nearby cultivators poured into Wang Ba's consciousness.

Owing to his profound comprehension of the rules, he managed this deluge of data with ease, rapidly reconstructing the specific details he sought from fragmented bits of dialogue.

"The Zhangshi Ruins contain nearly twenty such trading hubs."

"They are interconnected and share intelligence; an event at She Mansion is instantly known elsewhere, and vice versa... Yet, there is no mention of Junior Brother, suggesting he hasn't visited this place lately."

Following their unexpected encounter, he and Shen Fu were forced to separate due to the dire circumstances. They hadn't even found the time to establish a communication method, only agreeing upon a general location.

Given Junior Brother's sharp wit, he would surely devise a method to ensure Wang Ba could locate him once he entered the Zhangshi Ruins.

Since no word of him had surfaced, it was evident that Junior Brother had not yet arrived.

Because his Junior Brother was still missing, Wang Ba felt no need to rush.

Guided by the rumors he had gathered from the surrounding cultivators, he strolled through the masses toward the most prominent structures in the vicinity.

His spiritual sense drifted casually over the various treasures nearby; at his current Cultivation realm, very little could stay hidden from his perception.

Naturally, given his personal wealth, few of these items were capable of piquing his interest.

"Nevertheless, the Dao Treasures found here are significantly more valuable than those within the Sea of Chaos Realm... In the Sea of Chaos, nearly every Unification cultivator possesses a lower-grade innate Dao Treasure, and many Refining Void cultivators use them as well, but that doesn't seem to be the rule here."

Wang Ba fell into deep thought as his eyes drifted over several stalls and shops where cultivators were gathered to trade Dao Treasures.

The Sea of Chaos Realm, due to its distinct environment, possessed an advanced system for the artificial creation of Dao Treasures. Provided there was a sufficient supply of Chaos Origin Substance, Dao Treasures were practically limitless.

Outside of that realm, however, the situation appeared quite different.

In this place, Dao Treasures remained exceptionally scarce and highly prized.

This realization sparked several ideas in Wang Ba’s mind.

But before he could dwell on these thoughts, he halted his pace in front of a grand hall, a rarity in this area.

The hall was expansive, bearing the inscription 'Tingwen Pavilion' above its doors, with a constant stream of people flowing through the entrance.

The majority of cultivators departing the building wore looks of contentment.

"This must be it."

Wang Ba looked away and calmly stepped inside.

This establishment served as the primary intelligence center within the Zhangshi Ruins, maintaining branches across various territories like She Mansion.

Furthermore, it was backed by a formidable Tribulation Crossing power.

The moment Wang Ba entered, he was approached by a young, attractive female cultivator who moved with haste:

"Senior, are you seeking information? Our pavilion is the most knowledgeable regarding all matters, whether they occur inside or outside the Zhangshi Ruins. By becoming an honored guest of 'Tingwen Pavilion,' you can acquire highly sensitive intelligence at a discounted price..."

Wang Ba shifted back slightly to distance himself from the female cultivator's fervor and spoke in a level tone:

"I wish to ask about the Supreme True Buddha and gather details regarding the four domains of the Cloud Sky Realm. Additionally, I am searching for a specific individual—the Supreme Elder of the Primitive Demon Sect, Han Yanzi..."

Half a day passed.

Wang Ba eventually exited the Tingwen Pavilion.

A cultivator resembling a shop manager followed him to the exit with great enthusiasm. He watched until Wang Ba was lost in the crowd before finally turning back, his hand instinctively brushing against a lower-grade Dao Treasure tucked in his sleeve, his heart filled with secret joy.

He had served many Rogue Cultivators in his time, but he had never encountered someone so wealthy that they would trade a Dao Treasure just for information.

"I wonder what kind of powerful figure that was, to spend so freely and carry himself with such an imposing aura..."

After a moment of reflection, he turned around and issued a series of rapid commands.

Before long, the request to find the Supreme Elder of the Primitive Demon Sect, Han Yanzi, was being circulated through every corner of the Zhangshi Ruins.

In the meantime.

Wang Ba navigated the crowded market, mentally organizing the startling information he had purchased from Tingwen Pavilion.

"The true origins of the Supreme True Buddha remain a mystery, but its current leader, the Heavenly Calamity Buddha Lord, is indeed a Mahayana Cultivator, just as I suspected... Beneath him serve the Great Bodhisattvas of the four cardinal directions and the Lord of Six Paths, who is rumored to be at the peak of the Tribulation Crossing stage, along with dozens of other Bodhisattvas and five hundred Arhats..."

"Such hidden strength is absolutely terrifying!"

"As for the Cloud Sky Realm, Canlong Realm, Void Demon Realm, and Eastern Luli Buddha Realm—these four domains are exactly as Tao Bingji described. they control the most fertile lands and possess immense power and heritage. However... the Canlong and Void Demon Realms were actually subjugated by the Supreme True Buddha over two millennia ago. The Cloud Sky Realm nearly met the same fate but survived thanks to the intervention of survivors from the other two realms. It was during that conflict that the Lord of Six Paths was gravely wounded by the Xiahou Demon..."

"The Realm Master of the Canlong Realm, Heavenly Monarch Chao, and the master of the Void Demon Realm, Xiahou Demon, both rose to fame in that struggle. Both are Mahayana Cultivators who possess the potential to ascend to the Second Realm Sea. However, they chose to remain behind because their homes were destroyed, frequently launching ambushes against the Supreme True Buddha’s forces and successfully hindering their expansion..."