Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 981 - 477: The Birth of the Primordial Alliance, an Organization Spanning the Spirit Ruins Realm

"So it's true—you can actually talk with cultivators across the globe and carry out exchanges with them."

A ripple of excitement stirred in Li Changsheng's heart.

He detected the talisman nestled deep inside him, now transformed into his Lifebound Magical Treasure after the refining process.

A mere flicker of thought brought a holographic interface into view right in front of him.

On it shone a digital forum buzzing with activity from numerous posters.

"Bulk buying Thunder Scale Iron. Fellow Daoists with sources, reach out—price won't be a barrier."

"Seeking Deep Sea Marrow Silver from any fellow Daoist? It's essential for crafting a Magical Treasure; I'll pay top dollar."

"Top-grade Marrow Cleansing Pills on sale at bargain rates. Fellow Daoists in need, add me as a friend to discuss. Stock is limited—first to inquire gets them."

"Fellow Daoists, I'm trapped at a deadlock in my alchemy path and can't advance. Anyone offering paid advice?"

In no time, a flood of messages scrolled across his screen.

All of them came from members of the Mixed Yuan Alliance.

This Mixed Yuan Alliance had been founded by the enigmatic senior, the Talisman Daoist, to foster mutual gains among its participants.

Entry required possession of a Life Chart for any cultivator.

Li Changsheng, of course, counted himself among the members.

At first, he fretted over the possibility that this enigmatic senior harbored ill intentions toward him.

Yet as days turned into months, those fears slowly faded away.

The senior's power was simply overwhelming, brimming with extraordinary skills and a cultivation base beyond comprehension. If malice was their aim, things wouldn't have dragged on so elaborately.

A single whim from the senior could leave him defenseless.

"Through this forum, treasures from distant lands become yours for the taking."

"The deals strike at rock-bottom prices."

"Flipping items across regions turns a tidy profit."

"For Mixed Yuan Alliance cultivators, it's a goldmine waiting to be tapped."

Deep emotion welled up within Li Changsheng.

His gaze fell on a distinctive token he carried—the Ten Thousand Treasures Token.

Another boon bestowed by the senior Talisman Daoist.

Holders of the Cause and Effect Communication Immortal Talisman qualified for their own Ten Thousand Treasures Token.

This remarkable token enabled the swift delivery of all sorts of treasures.

Vast distances of billions of kilometers posed no obstacle; items reached their destination in a flash, regardless of location.

The feat struck him as miraculous, surpassing even what famed Immortal Artifacts could achieve.

Maybe it qualified as an Immortal Artifact itself, granting such astonishing capabilities.

Immortal Artifacts stood as exceedingly scarce and invaluable items, even within the mighty Great Xuan Dynasty.

Only venerable ancient clans or the imperial house might safeguard one to secure their lineage.

A single Immortal Artifact could prop up an entire sprawling ancient noble family.

That the senior Talisman Daoist wielded one underscored their profound enigma and might.

"Just offloading some Cloud Mist Stones netted tens of thousands of Spirit Stones before."

"Spot the right trending items, and wealth piles up at breakneck speed."

Li Changsheng balled his hand into a fist.

The Cloud Mist Stone hailed from a rare vein unique to his Yunhe Kingdom.

This mineral held peculiar properties, infused with Cloud Mist Qi that, when triggered, unleashed thick veils of misty vapor to split battlefields and disorient foes.

Demand for it raged fiercely in the wider world.

Regrettably, certain noble houses in Yunhe Kingdom had long cornered the market on this resource.

They barred local cultivators from any dealings in it.

Even owning some meant it gathered dust unused.

Local cultivators faced restrictions on venturing out to market it elsewhere.

Departures triggered scrutiny from those noble houses to block any Cloud Mist Stone from slipping away.

Thanks to this grip, Yunhe Kingdom's noble families raked in fortunes, their vaults overflowing.

Meanwhile, everyday cultivators reaped no rewards from the commerce, squeezed dry by the elites and sinking deeper into poverty. Countless lowborn cultivators seethed with anger yet remained powerless.

Circumstances had shifted dramatically now.

Since acquiring the Ten Thousand Treasures Token, he bypassed the perils of smuggling Cloud Mist Stones beyond borders, instead dispatching them straight to buyers via the token.

Each deal brought hefty returns.

As a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he'd amassed tens of thousands of Spirit Stones over a single year.

A true stroke of overnight fortune.

"Still, each activation of the Ten Thousand Treasures Token demands a thirty percent charge."

"The service cut feels outrageously steep."

"Yet absent the token, bridging regions for trade stays out of reach."

"It's like pilfering gains right from under those noble families' noses."

This realization tugged at Li Changsheng's chest, since every exchange funneled thirty percent straight to the Talisman Daoist—like a hefty levy paid to the senior.

He accepted it gladly, though, because the token opened doors to profits he'd otherwise never touch.

For a typical Foundation Establishment Cultivator, scraping together a few hundred to a thousand Spirit Stones yearly marked solid success.

Sudden windfalls of this scale lay far beyond grasp.

Such hauls of Spirit Stones multiplied his assets several-fold.

They also unlocked access to superior Cultivation Resources.

"My gains pale in comparison, though."

"Forum posts reveal fellow Daoists pulling in terrifying sums."

"Fellow Daoist Linglong, for instance—what secrets lie behind their operations?"

"They snap up endless treasures from every corner."

"Deals likely net them millions of Spirit Stones apiece—pure envy fuel."

"This Daoist must hold lofty standing in the real world."

"Without that, no average cultivator could safeguard such explosive wealth surges."

Li Changsheng couldn't help envying the forum's standout earners, especially Fellow Daoist Linglong, whose bold moves drew all eyes.

He'd friended them himself and swapped loads of Cloud Mist Stones in trades.

Those exchanges filled his pockets with plenty of Spirit Stones.

Plus, they turned into a steady buyer, eager for more of that rare mineral.

In truth, greater earnings beckoned if he pushed harder.

The snag lay in his lowly position back home, just an orphan with no ties.

Demons had claimed his kin long ago.

Lacking any backing, flashing big Spirit Stone spends could draw predatory gazes from fellow cultivators, spelling dire calamity.

True, he bore the mighty Seven-Colored Life Chart Longevity, a supreme Life Chart promising eternal life, but it didn't render him invincible.

Assaults from rival Foundation Establishment Cultivators, higher-realm foes, or demonic onslaughts could still claim him.

His priority remained staying under the radar while steadily boosting his cultivation.

Only at a robust cultivation stage would self-protection become feasible.

That's why he opted for modest profits over risky exposure to peril.

"All who enter the Mixed Yuan Alliance bear a Life Chart."

"Senior Talisman Daoist seems equipped to glimpse fellow cultivators' Life Charts."

"They're on a grand hunt for these Life Chart bearers."

"Spotting more such owners lets us nominate them to the Alliance."

"Success brings us Alliance Contribution Points as reward."

"Those points unlock exclusive talismans crafted by the senior."

"Each one serves as a game-changing ace."

Li Changsheng tightened his grip into a fist.

He knew the senior Talisman Daoist's prowess well—the ability to forge extraordinary talismans.

Take the Heaven-Covering Wheel Talisman: it erects an impenetrable Barrier for defense. Triggered, it shields against all assaults seamlessly, like an unbreakable fortress. It rivals top Defensive Magical Treasures, offering endless advantages.

Or the Substitute Death Talisman, dodging nine fatal strikes and granting the user nine lives in essence.

The Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman builds a fleeting void pathway, whisking the holder across billions of kilometers in dire straits—mirroring the might of a Great Teleportation Talisman.

Such talismans proved vital lifelines for any cultivator.

Every Mixed Yuan Alliance member yearned to claim these potent Spirit Talismans.