Chapter 896: 896 Chapter – The Great Wish of Heaven and Earth [Four Updates]
Not long after,
the Enlightenment Book returned, bringing news to Chu Yuan.
"Your Majesty, the auction for the wish-granting bowl will begin in a month. During this period, no wishes are to be made, and this time, so many powerful individuals have gathered, all for the great elemental wish. It is said that the Three Ancestors of Wishes have been preparing for a long time!"
The Enlightenment Book said, "The auction for the wish-granting bowl is too peculiar. Each time the significant wish event's timing is different. Simply put, when many people make wishes, the power of the wishes converges, creating a force of great wishes, which is also potent against immortality."
"The great elemental wish could probably promote the growth of immortality cultivation, which is why it attracts immortals. It might even fortuitously descend upon a certain god of the Cosmic Sea, making him immortal,"
Chu Yuan said.
"Since the great elemental wish can increase immortality cultivation, why don't the Three Ancestors of Wishes monopolize it for themselves?"
Shangguan Xian knew that increasing immortal strength was extremely difficult, then suddenly said, "That's not right. Such a great wish, the Three Ancestors of Wishes do not have the strength to monopolize. Ordinary small wishes people can tolerate, but a great wish attracts many more people."
"Perhaps that is the case."
Chu Yuan always felt there was something peculiar.
"Additionally, within this month, Wish City will host several auctions, the largest one in half a month, where items of immortality and Immortal Divine Artifacts will be auctioned."
The Enlightenment Book said.
"Auction, I will not go. I am waiting for that great elemental wish event. Consort Xian, if you wish to go, let the Enlightenment Book accompany you,"
Chu Yuan would not attend any auction, letting Shangguan Xian go just to watch the excitement was enough.
"Alright, I will go and see if I can auction the immortal substances for Your Majesty!" Shangguan Xian nodded.
Chu Yuan smiled. Although there was an auction of immortal substances, such items were not very useful to him. What he needed were in large quantities, even those capable of seizing immortal life.
"The Three Ancestors of Wishes have arrived," Chu Yuan suddenly said.
"The Three Ancestors of Wishes!"
The Enlightenment Book was startled, then saw an old man dressed in a magnificent brocade robe outside the door, who said to them, "This humble one is Ming Chen, the Three Ancestors of Wishes. Today, the Great Divine Emperor has graced Wish City, which has granted me the honor of a visit, may I have the pleasure of a meeting?"
This revered elder had personally come to meet Chu Yuan!
But this was not unexpected, as the battle of the Cosmic Sea had raised Chu Yuan's reputation. Perhaps some were still unaware, but the well-informed immortals, let alone the bustling Wish City, naturally knew of Chu Yuan.
"Since it is the land of Wish City, how could there be any talk of denial?"
Chu Yuan said.
"The name of the Great Emperor has already spread far. Seeing you today, you truly are wise and valiant, the ultimate among men."
Ming Chen entered, looked at Chu Yuan, and accepted a cup of tea. "As the host, how can I let a guest make tea for me? My hospitality falls short, I hope the Great Emperor will forgive me."
The Enlightenment Book stood beside with his head bowed, inwardly feeling moved.
The presence of the Great Emperor even made immortals personally visit; this was the change in status brought by strength.
"I do not concern myself with these trivial matters," Chu Yuan said.
"After a month, the great elemental wish event will occur, presenting a peerless opportunity, yet who will seize it remains unknown. If the Great Emperor can capture it, it will be greatly beneficial to you."
Ming Chen said with a smiling face, it sounded like he wanted to chat and build a closer relationship with Chu Yuan.
"The great elemental wish is indeed wonderful, obtained by those with strength," Chu Yuan said.
"Well said, 'obtained by those with strength.'"
Ming Chen said, "With some time until the great elemental wish, and in order to ensure that our friends need not come far, I have prepared a grand auction just for this occasion. Many friends will attend that day, and the Great Emperor might consider attending as well."
"I am already aware of the auction, and I will send someone to attend,"
Chu Yuan said indifferently.
"Then I shall not disturb the Great Emperor's rest. The day of the great wish will be the true grand event."
Ming Chen, understanding from the Great Divine Emperor's underlying message that he would not attend but would send a representative, did not pursue further and took his leave.
"Send the 'Immortal'."
Chu Yuan raised his hand.
Inside Wish City, the three ancestors appeared here.
"Ming Chen, how did it go with the Divine Martial Great Emperor?"
One ancestor asked.
"Very strong, incredibly powerful, even with my strength, I felt a kind of pressure in front of the Divine Martial Great Emperor. Indeed, the rumors are true, and his power is even stronger than when it was rumored in the Cosmic Sea."
Ming Chen's expression was grave.
With so many powerful beings arriving for this cosmic wish, the three ancestors had no choice but to be cautious.
"Is the Divine Martial Great Emperor really that powerful?"
The most powerful of the Wish Trio said, "Ming Chen, you are about to take the first step towards immortality, even you feel pressured; this man's cultivation is not simple."
He knew that Chu Yuan had overwhelmed Feathered Divine Dynasty's immortals, seizing the Divine Tree, and thus had a formidable reputation.
"I also heard news from the Spiritual Realm that after Shi Tianjun returned from the Cosmic Sea, he lost an arm, and he had once targeted the Divine Martial Great Emperor. It's not hard to deduce that Shi Tianjun's injury has an unclear connection with him."
Another ancestor said.
"That said, this Divine Martial Great Emperor is indeed strange, hard to explain, ah, cosmic changes, chaotic wars in the universe, where isn't blood shed like rivers, immortals perishing? Although we three ancestors occupy Wish City, we inevitably have to get involved."
Ming Chen sighed.
"However, we three ancestors have already found a way out."
The other two ancestors said, "This cosmic wish is extremely important, related to the future; we three must be extra careful; now our interests are unified. If we don't handle this well, it's a deep abyss."
"We know."
"It's a pity, though every cosmic wish is huge, they are unrelated to us personally; although we control the Bowl of Wishes, we only gain little benefits; the biggest treasures never fall to us."
"That's an unavoidable situation, if we force our possession, those people won't tolerate it."
"This cosmic wish is ten times bigger than before!"
"Let's not talk about this now; go prepare; this concerns us three ancestors."
...
As time passed, more and more experts gathered in Wish City; several immortals had arrived.
"Your Majesty, I and the Enlightenment Book are going to the auction."
Half a month later, the auction was held, and Shangguan Xian represented him.
"Go, I'll be waiting for you here."
Chu Yuan smiled.
He now felt that, with the cosmic wish about to begin, the atmosphere here was different; in the deep void of Wish City, it seemed like a well about to gush forth, waves of light sweeping across.
"What cosmic wish, just one wish from me could allow me to break through to immortality?"
Chu Yuan wasn't very concerned with the cosmic wish itself.
"Your Majesty, we are back."
The auction ended, and Shangguan Xian came back beaming, obviously having reaped big gains.
"Your Majesty, indeed there were immortal substances; this time, your consort has auctioned plenty for you, along with other divine items, even obtaining some Immortal Divine Artifacts, Immortal Divine Pills."
Shangguan Xian told Chu Yuan about the gains from this time.
In the Cosmic Sea, Chu Yuan had led a large army and gathered many resources, enough to auction off.
"Not bad," Chu Yuan said, looking outside, "This time another guest has arrived."