Chapter 2409 Trading

Mu Cangyan wasn't entirely sure what Taiwei Emperor's current strength was. His last encounter with Taiwei Emperor was many years ago on the Other Shore.

At that time, Emperor Taiwei was merely a crippled body, and his true combat strength was far inferior to that of his peak. Even so, he was able to seize a wisp of immortality from Mu Cangyan, using it as a catalyst to live a second life.

Not long ago, with Zhi Xi's help, Emperor Taiwei retrieved a portion of the Origin Dao Fruit that he had hidden on the other side, greatly saving Emperor Taiwei the time it would take to regain his peak.

The current Taiwei Emperor has most likely recovered to his peak condition. In fact, he may have become even stronger.

"Join forces?"

The emperors considered this practice beneath their dignity and did not approve of it.

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.”

Mu Cangyan didn't care about saving face; he only wanted to achieve his goal.

Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters.

"You intend to use us as pawns to eliminate formidable enemies."

Those who reach the top are not fools; how could they not see through Mu Cangyan's intentions and expose them directly?

"That's not how it works; it should be described as mutual assistance and benefit. The Origin Dao Leaf is extremely precious, and you all only need to provide a little assistance to obtain it. This is a very worthwhile deal."

Mu Cangyan did not deny it.

The faceless man sneered without saying a word: "Heh."

It may seem easy to obtain, but it is actually fraught with danger.

If the decision to attack Chen Qingyuan is made but fails and he escapes, the consequences will be unimaginable once he breaks through to the Emperor realm. Offending such a formidable enemy with unlimited potential is not a wise move.

Furthermore, the Taiwei Emperor is unfathomable, and making an enemy of him will bring enormous trouble upon oneself.

Unless they unite and swiftly and decisively kill Chen Qingyuan and Emperor Taiwei, only then can they eliminate future troubles and have no worries about the future.

But can they do it?

If they fail, they will face endless revenge, a fight to the death.

"Fellow Daoists, you have gone through countless hardships to reach the Divine Continent. You should put life and death aside. If you fear death, you are not qualified to touch the path of immortality."

Seeing that the three peak experts before him remained silent, Mu Cangyan continued speaking.

"You don't need to provoke me with such words. Offering some tangible benefits would be more effective than anything else."

Hong Yan was indeed somewhat tempted, but compared to the risks involved, it was still not enough.

"What are your requirements, fellow Daoist?"

Mu Cangyan wasn't afraid of these guys asking for exorbitant prices; what she feared was that they were overly cautious and hesitant.

“I will make a move against Chen Qingyuan. Regardless of the outcome, you must give me three Origin Dao Leaves.”

With such a stroke of luck before her, Hong Yan would have wasted her trip if she didn't find a way to seize it. She had to do everything in her power to become stronger and take steps toward the legendary path to immortality.

She was willing to give up her life for this.

"Fellow Daoist, you are being a bit greedy!"

Regardless of success or failure, Mu Cangyan would have to give away three Origin Dao Leaves, which was something Mu Cangyan could not agree to.

"This matter is quite dangerous, and you should provide appropriate compensation."

Hong Yan did not feel that she was taking advantage of someone in distress, and she was perfectly justified in doing so.

"There are only thirteen Dao Leaves in total, it's impossible to give them all to you, fellow Daoist."

Mu Cangyan refused outright.

"So what do you mean?"

Hong Yan's face was full of wrinkles, and her expression was displeased.

"Fellow Daoist, if you go all out once, I will give you two Origin Dao Leaves. This is the greatest sincerity I can offer."

If Mu Cangyan hadn't wanted to test Chen Qingyuan and Emperor Taiwei's background, she wouldn't have wasted her time like this.

Regardless of success or failure, I must present you with this leaf.

Under normal circumstances, Mu Cangyan would not have made this deal.

However, the fact that Emperor Taiwei had not shown his face put a lot of psychological pressure on Mu Cangyan.

After a few breaths of contemplation, Hong Yan nodded solemnly in agreement: "Okay."

Li Qiong, with her full head of golden hair, was also very tempted, but she maintained a certain level of rationality, admonishing herself not to act impulsively and to wait and see.

The Faceless Man had a pretty good first impression of Chen Qingyuan. In addition, Chen Qingyuan's talent, strength, and powerful background made him unwilling to be his enemy.

The conditions offered by Mu Cangyan so far are not enough to motivate the Faceless Man to take any action.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

Mu Cangyan was enormous, and when he sat in front of everyone, he resembled a small hill, creating a considerable sense of oppression.

"Bring the stuff."

Hong Yan would only take the risk of acting if she saw real benefits.

Mu Cangyan originally still held onto some illusions, but after Hong Yan made her move, she attracted the Taiwei Emperor. After a great battle, she was unable to escape and ultimately died.

In this way, Mu Cangyan could see the Taiwei Emperor's secrets without having to pay any reward, killing two birds with one stone.

Unfortunately, Hong Yan was no fool.

Having no other choice, Mu Cangyan had to fulfill his promise ahead of schedule: "Here you go."

As he finished speaking, he reached out towards the light barrier behind him and grasped two Origin Dao Leaves that carried the power of the Chaos Origin. Although their luster was dim, they occasionally rippled with a few strands of supreme profound charm.

The Origin of the Dao Leaf was right before their eyes, and everyone present was terrified.

Everyone felt a desire to possess it, their aura fluctuated wildly, and their hearts were filled with turbulent waves, unable to find peace.

"Please don't fight over it, lest you cause unnecessary misunderstandings. There will be other opportunities, let's take it slow."

The grand feast had not yet officially begun, and Mu Cangyan did not want a chaotic battle to break out now, so he issued a warning.

After careful consideration, the Faceless Man and Li Qiong suppressed their greed and remained seated, refraining from any action.

Without the obstruction of the light barrier, everyone was able to see the profound energy flowing through the Origin Dao Leaf more clearly.

Every movement of the Dao patterns contains a sense of transcendence, beautiful and moving, and soul-stirring.

Hong Yan was afraid that the Origin Dao Leaf she had obtained would be snatched away by someone else, so she quickly put it into her possession and did not dare to waste time to carefully observe it. She planned to find an opportunity to study it slowly later.

Feeling the extraordinary Daoist charm of the Origin Dao Leaf, Hong Yan's face revealed an undisguised excitement and joy.

After a few breaths, Hong Yan finally regained her composure, remaining calm on the surface while remaining vigilant about her surroundings.

Having such a treasure in hand, one must always be on guard against others to avoid being ambushed.

"Fellow Taoist, please!"

Mu Cangyan has paid a good price and needs to see results.

Hong Yan nodded solemnly: "Okay."

Although she had obtained the goods, Hong Yan dared not renege on her promise. This was Mu Cangyan's training ground, and if she did not keep her promise, she would bring great trouble upon herself and might even be disqualified from participating in the upcoming Longevity Chess Game.

Act appropriately, and if unexpected situations arise, withdraw immediately to minimize risks.

With this in mind, Hong Yan began preparations.

Whoa!

Mu Cangyan raised his hand and waved it, and suddenly a wide road bathed in rosy light appeared, leading directly to the outside world.