The constellation zone referred to the constellation zone.
In the Great Thousand Worlds, there was a sea of stars at the center of many star fields, and then they were named after the sea.
For example, the Grave Sea Cluster that Xiao Chen once stayed in. The various cluster zones were now like stars surrounding the moon, surrounding the Central Great Realm.
The outer regions that the Central Great World cultivators spoke of mostly referred to these cluster zones. In the eyes of the Central Great World cultivators, the outer regions were like the countryside.
Apart from some special clusters in the Outer Endless Sea, most of the Outer Endless Sea Clusters didn't have enough Connate Spiritual Qi, and the inheritances weren't complete enough, so the competition wasn't fierce enough. It was very difficult for an Imperial Lord to be born.
As a Sovereign Personage, one could dominate the outer seas and enjoy the treatment of the Central Great Realm's Faux Gods.
The Grave Sea Cluster that Xiao Chen once stayed in was like this. On the surface, it did not have a single Sovereign Personage. Perhaps only some Rank 4 sects had Sovereign Personages nearing the end of their lifespans. Normally, such Sovereign Personages would not appear.
The Ink Sea Cluster was much stronger than the Grave Sea Cluster. It had two Rank 5 sects, and the Sect Masters were Sovereign Personages. Many of the Supreme Elders were heaven-defying Sovereign Personages and even false Emperors.
However, in the past thousand years, there had never been an Imperial Lord.
The various factions maintained a delicate balance, but now, a Rank One sect had an Imperial Lord.
This was incredible. Xiao Chen was very clear about how strong a Sovereign Emperor was. In front of a Sovereign Emperor, a Sovereign Emperor would only need one move to kill a Sovereign Emperor.
No matter how many powerful trump cards one had, it would be useless. Even if one had a Soul Tool, it would only be a slight deterrent.
If one side suddenly became stronger, the balance would be broken, and the original distribution of benefits would naturally need to be reshuffled.
Xiao Chen was going to the Ink Sea Cluster to protect the benefits of the Heavenly Alliance's subsidiary merchant associations. He could not give up his own benefits just because the other party had a Sovereign Emperor.
The mission did not specify a specific solution. He could choose to kill this newly-advanced Imperial Lord or negotiate with him.
There were many methods, but there was only one goal: to ensure the benefits of the Heavenly Alliance's affiliated merchant associations.
The better this task was done, the higher the merit would be. Otherwise, there would be punishment.
Using the Dao Platform at Sky Beyond Heaven, Xiao Chen teleported to a Dao Platform near the Ink Sea Cluster.
This Dao Platform belonged to everyone, not the Heavenly Alliance alone.
By the time Xiao Chen set foot on the Ink Sea, half a day had passed. Xiao Chen clearly sensed the difference between the Spiritual Energy of this place and the Central Great Realm's Spiritual Energy.
"Nine Cauldron Pavilion."
The Heavenly Alliance's subsidiary merchant association here was the Nine Cauldron Pavilion. When Xiao Chen thought about it, he felt that he had some fate with the Nine Cauldron Pavilion.
If he remembered correctly, he had a VIP card in the Nine Cauldron Pavilion.
"Let's go to the Nine Cauldron Pavilion's headquarters in the Ink Sea first."
The Starry Sea possessed a great gravitational pull. If one was not careful, they would be sucked in. The Starry Sea possessed a corrosive nature. If one's cultivation was not high enough, falling into it would be life-threatening.
Xiao Chen recalled that when they first arrived at the Grave Sea, Xiao Chen and Xiao Suo's group had been very careful, not daring to let down their guard at all.
Now that Xiao Chen was a Sovereign Emperor, he did not need to worry too much.
He turned into a bolt of lightning above the ink sea, piercing through the clouds without fear.
Two hours later, an island that could be called a continent appeared in front of Xiao Chen. This was the largest island in the Ink Sea, Red Cloud Island. The headquarters of the Nine Cauldron Pavilion was there.
Normally speaking, since it was called Red Cloud Island, the largest city on the island would be called Red Cloud City.
Red Cloud Island was not surprised. As Xiao Chen swaggered into the city, none of the guards or experts in the city noticed him.
Hovering in the air, Xiao Chen swept his gaze around, spreading his Spiritual Sense to every corner of the city.
In the next moment, his figure flashed, leaving behind a faint purple mark. When he reappeared, he was already at the entrance of the Nine Cauldron Pavilion.
The Nine Cauldron Pavilion was tall and majestic, occupying the best location. However, the entrance was somewhat deserted.
This did not match the reputation of the top merchant association in the Ink Sea. Xiao Chen guessed something and directly entered.
"This Young Master, are you here to buy something?"
Upon seeing Xiao Chen appear, a pretty maidservant with a faint smile immediately came forward to greet him.
"Long Yun, withdraw. I'll take care of this guest."
Before Xiao Chen could answer, a spirited old man in embroidered robes with a flushed complexion walked out of the hall's staircase.
The maidservant gave Xiao Chen a strange look before withdrawing. However, she could not understand why the Pavilion Master would personally receive a youth.
"This old man's family name is Qin, and my first name is Po.
May I ask for Young Master's great name, "the embroidered robed old man said to Xiao Chen with a smile as he walked down.
"Whoosh!"
This old man must have figured something out. Xiao Chen did not bother speaking nonsense with him. He flashed his Heavenly Alliance medallion in front of the old man.
Qin Po's expression did not change. He said seriously, "Young Master, please come with me."
When Xiao Chen arrived at the private room at the top floor, Qin Po's expression changed drastically. He performed an incredibly respectful cupped-fist salute and said, "Greetings, Milord. I did not want to attract attention earlier, so I did not greet you properly. Milord, please forgive me."
Xiao Chen sat on a mahogany chair with a calm expression, indicating that he did not mind. He said softly, "Xiao Chen, Grass Head Xiao, Morning Sun. I do not like to speak nonsense, so please do your best to give a simple introduction of the situation. I will deal with you within ten days. "
"Very well, Milord."
Qin Po was very careful, not daring to be slow. This was a major character from the Heavenly Alliance. He could not afford to offend him.
Even though Qin Po had seen many major scenes, he still felt somewhat nervous. After calming himself, he said, "The Ink Sea has two Rank 5 sects: the Flying Cloud Sect and the Azure Smoke Pavilion. Two years ago, the Azure Smoke Pavilion's Supreme Elder, Qingyan Shangren, advanced to Sovereign Emperor. Half a year after that, the Azure Smoke Pavilion took seventy percent of the Ink Sea's resources. The other factions shared the remaining thirty percent.
"The Azure Smoke Pavilion has always done business with our merchant association. In the past, we earned seventy percent, and they earned thirty percent. After Qingyan Shangren advanced to Sovereign Emperor, he demanded an exorbitant price. To think that he wanted us to take only two percent, while they wanted eighty percent. "
Xiao Chen entered deep thought. The Ink Sea's resources were definitely in the hands of the sects. However, if the sects wanted to develop, they needed to work with the merchant association to maximize the benefits of the resources.
This could be considered mutually benefiting, helping each other out.
There were many ways to do this. However, it was very simple. It was just that whoever was stronger would benefit more.
In the past, when the various factions interfered, the Nine Cauldron Pavilion could gain seventy percent of the profits. However, the situation changed now. The Azure Smoke Pavilion produced a Sovereign Emperor. The Nine Cauldron Pavilion could not gain any advantage, even getting bullied.
There was no need to probe too deeply into the business matters; they had nothing to do with him.
Xiao Chen grasped the main point. He asked seriously, "He advanced to Sovereign Emperor two years ago?"
"Yes. I reported this matter to the Heavenly Alliance's headquarters two years ago. However, we never received any attention, "Qin Po said helplessly.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, It is not that we do not pay attention. It is just that we do not have enough manpower. "
"Continue."
"Right. He wanted eighty percent of the profits. Naturally, we refused. After that, the Azure Smoke Pavilion stopped doing business with us. Instead, they supported a small merchant association and secretly suppressed us. For the past two years, we have nearly lost all of our business. You saw how bleak our business is now. "
Xiao Chen felt doubtful. "How can a small merchant association compare to the Nine Cauldron Pavilion?"
The Nine Cauldron Pavilion had branches in the Central Great Realm. In terms of strength and accumulations, a small merchant association could not compare to it. In a fair competition, the Nine Cauldron Pavilion could take out more Secret Treasures, Medicinal Pills, Cultivation Techniques, and Martial Techniques than the other merchant associations.
Qin Po smiled bitterly. "With the Azure Smoke Pavilion secretly supporting us, we cannot do business at all. The merchant association's cargo ships responsible for transporting resources have even been robbed a few times. During this period, they have been openly suppressing us. Several of my Nine Cauldron Pavilion's guards died. Qingyan Shangren has already spread the word that all Azure Smoke Pavilion disciples are not allowed to do business with my Nine Cauldron Pavilion. "
On the surface, it looked like Qingyan Shangren forbade the Azure Smoke Pavilion disciples from doing business with my Nine Cauldron Pavilion. In reality, it was a warning to all the cultivators in the Ink Sea. Who in the Ink Sea would dare to offend a Sovereign Emperor?
Xiao Chen grasped the key point again. He asked seriously, "He killed people from the Nine Cauldron Pavilion?"
"Yes. With the Azure Smoke Pavilion supporting us, the other party does not have to worry. "
Xiao Chen said calmly, "That's easy. What is that merchant association called?"
Qin Po did not understand what Xiao Chen meant, but he still answered honestly, "In the past, it was called the Red Cloud Merchant Association. Now, it is called the Ten Cauldron Pavilion."
When Xiao Chen mentioned the name of the other party's merchant association, Qin Po's expression turned even more unsightly. This name was a direct slap in the face.
You have nine, and I have ten. This high-profile name is meant to suppress you.
"Is that merchant association's Association Chief in Red Cloud City?"
"He has always been."
Right after Qin Po spoke, he looked up and saw that Xiao Chen had already disappeared from his chair.
The curtains fluttered a few times, indicating that someone had just left. How fast!
This startled Qin Po. However, after he sat down, he felt somewhat uneasy. This Xiao Chen was simply too young.
Xiao Chen's cold attitude also made Qin Po feel somewhat unreliable. He muttered to himself, The Heavenly Alliance has not sent anyone for more than two years.
Now that someone finally came, they sent a rash youth.
"Dang!"
Qin Po did not see any commotion, but Xiao Chen appeared before him again. Qin Po raised his head and spat out all the tea in his mouth.
Xiao Chen held a head in his hand. It belonged to the head of the Red Cloud Merchant Association's Association Chief, whom Qin Po wished he could hack into a thousand pieces.
The other party appeared stunned. Based on his expression, he probably did not even know how he died.
If Qin Po recalled correctly, this fellow was a Holy Venerate and had the protection of a heaven-defying Sovereign Personage from the Azure Smoke Pavilion.
How did he die just like that? How did he do it?
Before Qin Po could even warm his seat or drink his tea, Xiao Chen returned after killing someone.
Qin Po could not help feeling fear in his heart. He quickly stood up and said in a trembling voice, "Milord, you …"
"I killed the person and demolished the Ten Cauldron Pavilion. Make your preparations. Business should be here in the next two days."
Xiao Chen said indifferently. His expression remained calm as if he had just done something unremarkable.
However, killing a Holy Venerate before a heaven-defying Sovereign Personage was indeed an insignificant matter.
However, Qin Po was already frightened silly. He said in a trembling voice, "I … I'll go and make my preparations. This little one will take his leave first."
"Wait a moment."
Qin Po immediately asked in a fluster, "Milord, what instructions do you have?"
"Send this head to the Azure Smoke Pavilion as quickly as possible."
Qin Po immediately felt startled. "Milord, you are provoking Qingyan Shangren. You have to think this through."
"Just do as I say. Why so much nonsense?"
Xiao Chen frowned slightly. Qin Po's words made it sound like he should not provoke the other party.
However, when Xiao Chen thought about how the other party had been suppressed for a long time, it was understandable that he feared Qingyan Shangren.
Xiao Chen softened his tone and said softly, "I want to provoke him. The faster I deal with this problem, the more contribution I will obtain, and the more benefits your Nine Cauldron Pavilion will obtain."
"Yes, yes, yes. I'll do it now."
Qin Po immediately felt somewhat excited. This little lord's temper and boldness were really great. It looked like the Nine Cauldron Pavilion was going to turn things around.
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