# Chapter 1707: Behind the Transaction
Soon, the powerful forces of Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital all received information from Guang Han Palace: three days later, at Cold Moon Lake, outside the Long Pavilion, Chu Chunqiu of the Chu Clan would exchange ancient scriptures with Guang Han Palace, inviting outstanding figures from various major forces to witness the event. After this news spread, it stirred up no small commotion.
Some days earlier, Guang Han Palace had already spread word that they possessed the Heavenly Derivation Scripture. Any person or force that could produce an ancient scripture of equal value could trade for it. However, when it came to ancient scriptures, even in Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, only the ancient saint clans possessed them. These were their family treasures, heirlooms passed down through generations, absolutely not something that could be easily exchanged. The stakes were far too great. And now, the Chu Clan was actually willing to bring out an ancient scripture to trade for the Heavenly Derivation Scripture—how could this not shock the various powers?
Everyone began rushing to Cold Moon Lake, preparing to witness this moment, waiting only for the appointed time to arrive.
When Lin Feng learned of this news, he was quite surprised, but he also secretly admired the Chu Clan. To be able to take the treasured scripture of an ancient saint clan and trade it with others—such boldness was not something ordinary people possessed.
Three days later, outstanding figures from all directions rushed to Cold Moon Lake. Even from the demon realm, Lin Feng, Qing Feng, and Suan followed along with some young demon realm cultivators. In the void, Lin Feng, Qing Feng, and Suan flew at the front, when Suan's booming voice rang out: "This transaction between the Chu Clan and Guang Han Palace is most likely for the sake of Chu Chunqiu."
Upon hearing this, Qing Feng nodded slightly. She thought so too.
"Ever since the Chu King fell three thousand years ago, the Chu Clan has no longer had a Saint Emperor sitting in command. This attracted the covetous gaze of many forces, leading to a long period of hibernation. They never made enemies with major external forces and remained extremely low-key. However, because of the glorious foundation laid by the Chu King, the Chu Clan managed to retain their title as an ancient saint clan. Moreover, they weathered several crises and were not annihilated in the course of history. Up to the present day, the Chu Clan seems to regard Chu Chunqiu as their hope."
Qing Feng spoke calmly, giving Lin Feng some understanding of this ancient saint clan. Chu Chunqiu had always been quite low-key, appearing somewhat mysterious, but outsiders never dared to underestimate him.
"After the Chu King, the Chu Clan never produced another king body until today. Although Chu Chunqiu is not a king body, he showed a strong trend even in his youth, in no way inferior to a king body. The Chu Clan protected their ancient scripture for many years without ever having it taken from them. Now they are using it to trade for the Heavenly Derivation Scripture—it's very likely for Chu Chunqiu's sake." Although Suan had a rough appearance, his mind was by no means dull. He also held Chu Chunqiu in high regard, giving him a high evaluation—not inferior to a king body.
"Isn't this quite similar to the Ancient Realm Clan?" Lin Feng said calmly. The Ancient Realm Clan had been in decline for a long time. Now that Langxie had appeared, the Ancient Realm Clan was preparing to re-enter the public eye, placing great hopes on the Realm King Body, Langxie.
"Indeed, there are many similarities. It's just that the Ancient Realm Clan has a longer history, incredibly ancient, and was extremely powerful in its heyday. Of course, the Chu King was also a heaven-defying figure of his generation. After stepping into the Saint Emperor realm, he created the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture, swallowing the wills of various powerful beings under heaven to strengthen himself. However, I've heard that he ultimately perished because of this."
Qing Feng also had considerable respect for the Chu King. Those who could create ancient scriptures were all great beings of terrifying talent. The Chu King of three thousand years ago was such a figure.
"It is said that the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture is extremely domineering. Even among the direct descendants of the Chu Clan, few dared to cultivate it, as it could cause one's will to become disordered and eventually lead to madness. Over a thousand years ago, a great figure of the Chu Clan cultivated the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture to a very high level, but ultimately fell into demonic obsession. He swallowed too many wills of powerful beings, causing his own will to become chaotic, losing his reason, and even killing many of his own clan members. After that, even fewer dared to cultivate the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture, until Chu Chunqiu appeared."
Suan and Qing Feng lived in the demon realm of Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital and would occasionally hear elders mention some dusty past events of the capital. Although they themselves were not clear about them, for some old demon figures who had personally experienced those eras, they naturally understood the details quite well. They had the qualifications to comment on great figures of ancient times because they themselves were witnesses.
"This Chu King was indeed a heaven-gifted talent." Lin Feng could imagine the Chu King's power. Creating a domineering ancient scripture that few could even cultivate—this showed how formidable and overbearing he was in his time. And now, Chu Chunqiu was actually able to cultivate the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture—he was absolutely a monstrous talent. Although he was quite low-key in Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, it was said that he had already swallowed the wills of many ancient emperors.
"Naturally. In his time, the Chu King could even be considered a junior among the ancient saint clans, yet he rose powerfully and ultimately looked down upon all others, with few able to contend with him." A sharp gleam flashed in Suan's eyes, as if he too wished to possess the Chu King's former grace.
"From the looks of it, Chu Chunqiu must also be an extremely fearsome figure." Lin Feng looked at Suan.
"En. This man will not be weaker than the Divine Seal King Body, Dugu Bubai." Suan nodded slightly. Lin Feng had defeated Wu, and Suan had a very high regard for Lin Feng's combat power. At the same cultivation level, he himself could not defeat Wu, but Lin Feng had done so.
"I didn't expect that behind this ancient scripture transaction, there would be so many stories." Lin Feng murmured softly.
At this moment, on the shore of Cold Moon Lake, a large open space had been arranged, giving off a somewhat solemn atmosphere. Many young outstanding figures of Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital were present, standing in various positions. But near the lakeside, only the fairies of Guang Han Palace were there. Nine fairy-like Guang Han Palace maidens in white robes fluttered in the wind, forming an extremely beautiful scene.
"Congratulations to Fairy Yu and Brother Chu on forming a good marriage and exchanging ancient scriptures." At this moment, Cang Xiao came before the Guang Han Palace fairies and nodded with a smile to one of the beautiful maidens. This fairy was the woman who was often together with Chu Chunqiu. She was the one with whom Chu Chunqiu was trading the ancient scripture.
"Thank you." Fairy Yu smiled in reply. Guang Han Palace had a rule: whoever could trade for an ancient scripture would obtain two ancient scriptures—the Heavenly Derivation Scripture and the scripture obtained through the exchange. Because the exchange was conducted through them and the other party. It was precisely based on this terrifying temptation that these supremely talented fairy figures would join Guang Han Palace and approach the young generation of ancient saint clans to obtain exchanges of ancient scriptures.
Two ancient scriptures—even great figures of ancient saint clans rarely had the opportunity to obtain them.
As for what Cang Xiao called "forming a good marriage," it referred to the transaction also meaning that Fairy Yu and Chu Chunqiu had come together. However, Cang Xiao understood very well that a person like Chu Chunqiu might like women, but he would never offer an ancient scripture for a woman's sake—unless he truly needed the Heavenly Derivation Scripture.
Just like himself, he also liked beautiful women, liked the fairies he associated with. However, he could not trade ancient scriptures, nor did he dare to make such decisions on his own.
"Brother Langxie, when will we see good news between you and Fairy Qing?" Cang Xiao smiled at Langxie, who was not far away. Langxie had recently been getting quite close to Fairy Qing, and their relationship was somewhat ambiguous. This made Cang Xiao feel somewhat disdainful inside. This Langxie seemed to have invested real feelings. The Realm King Body of the Ancient Realm Clan—nothing special after all, even confused by love.
"The ancient scripture I cultivate is not suitable for her." Langxie said indifferently. Cang Xiao just smiled and didn't ask further. At this moment, a group of figures rolled in from the distance. The leader was a young man draped in a golden long robe, appearing elegant and extraordinary, handsome and refined. Moreover, there was a faint kingly righteous aura about him.
"The Nether Prince of Nether King Palace has arrived." Seeing the newcomer, the crowd thought to themselves. Many had already learned that the Nether Prince of Nether King Palace had come to Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital. Seeing Jun Moxi, those from ancient clans immediately recognized him.
"I've heard that this man also has a king physique, the Undying Nether King Body. He became the Nether Prince of Nether King Palace, with great strength and noble status. He can be placed alongside the Divine Seal King Body Dugu Bubai and the Realm King Body Langxie." The crowd thought to themselves. Nether King Palace was a powerful force from Holy City Central Continent, one of the eighteen heavenly main cities. The Nether King's strength was extremely formidable, beyond measure.
Langxie and Dugu Bubai's gazes immediately shot toward Jun Moxi. As fellow king physiques, a faint battle intent burned within them. Jun Moxi seemed to sense the battle intent from the two, and strands of kingly aura emanated from him—a righteous and upright kingly aura, yet also carrying a nether-cold artistic conception, as if it could seep into one's soul.
"King bodies are confronting each other." Sensing the three kingly auras, the crowd's expressions tightened. Three king bodies gathered together—this was not easy to see. In all of Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, it seemed only the Divine Seal King Body Dugu Bubai possessed a king body. Langxie had come from the Ancient Realm Clan. As for whether anyone else was hiding a king body, that was unknown. After all, some families would conceal their king bodies until they reached a certain level before allowing them to appear in public view.
"Undying Nether King Body." Cang Xiao stepped forward with a smile, speaking loudly to Jun Moxi: "To be able to meet the Nether Prince with a king body, Cang Xiao feels quite honored."
"Cang Clan, Cang Xiao!" Jun Moxi's mind produced information about this man. This person's strength was not bad, but he was quite hypocritical, hiding a knife behind a smile. This was what the information from Nether King Palace recorded about him. And from what he himself had learned about this man, it could be summed up in one sentence: he was at odds with Lin Feng!
Therefore, Jun Moxi only glanced very calmly at Cang Xiao, then turned his gaze away without acknowledging him. This scene made Cang Xiao's expression quite awkward, and his heart turned cold. This Jun Moxi was actually not giving him face!