348: Chapter 348 Golden Eagle Order

Azure Cloud Sect.

Inside the attic of Qingyun Tower, many experts were already seated.

More than twenty Golden Core Cultivators sat scattered about; they were all dressed in black and wearing masks.

Hu Nan was also seated upright in a corner.

Qin Changsheng's Divine Sense emanated from Hu Nan, sweeping over every Golden Core Cultivator like an invisible net.

With just a single sweep, Qin Changsheng discovered Shen Hu's figure.

Currently, Shen Hu was wearing a bronze mask and sitting not far from Hu Nan.

His eyes surveyed the surroundings warily, and he held a Jade Slip in his hand.

At that moment, Shen Shuying walked in from outside.

Shen Shuying walked slowly to the center of the attic and cupped her hands slightly toward the twenty-plus Golden Core Cultivators present. "Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for gracing us with your presence and taking the time from your busy schedules to attend this triennial Golden Core Gathering. Shuying thanks you all."

As she finished speaking, the Golden Core Cultivators present stood up one after another, returning the gesture to Shen Shuying with respectful tones. "Tower Master Shen is too polite."

"It is an honor for us to attend a gathering initiated by Tower Master Shen."

Everyone knew that Shen Shuying had an extraordinary background and her own cultivation was formidable.

Shen Shuying nodded slightly. Once everyone was seated, she raised her hand to signal, "Let today's gathering begin."

As Shen Shuying announced the start of the Golden Core Gathering, the crowd began to discuss major events in the Southern Region Cultivation World.

"Fellow Daoists, have you heard lately? It seems the Yao Race front lines have encountered great trouble, and their combat power has plummeted. The experts of our Human Race took the Opportunity to strike, reclaiming much of the lost territory previously occupied by the Yao Race!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a heated discussion erupted in the attic. The Golden Core Cultivators chimed in one after another, their expressions varied but unable to hide their excitement.

"Exactly, I heard it too! I heard the Yao Race front lines have suffered consecutive defeats, and many outposts have been taken by our Human Race!"

"It's truly heartening! In the past, the Yao Race relied on their formidable strength to oppress our Human Race everywhere. Now, it's finally their turn to suffer setbacks!"

"I just don't know what exactly happened to the Yao Race. How could the always-powerful Yao warriors suddenly suffer such a drop in combat strength?"

"You must know that before, we Human Race Cultivators could only defend!"

Everyone spoke at once, filled with doubt and joy, as the sounds of discussion rose and fell.

"There's something you all don't know. The reason the Yao Race front lines suffered setbacks, in the final analysis, is because their front-line warriors lacked military pay!" a thin man dressed in black stood up and said.

"Lacked military pay?"

"That's impossible, right? The Yao Race has always been wealthy, controlling many Spiritual Veins and resources in the Southern Region. How could they lack military pay?"

"Indeed, Yao Race Cultivators have always been generous. How could they mistreat their front-line warriors? Don't joke about this!"

"Could it be you have some insider information? Tell us quickly!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. The joy on their faces was instantly replaced by doubt as they turned to look at the thin man, their faces full of confusion.

After all, the Yao Race occupied the north.

There were many large-scale Spirit Stone Mines there.

Every year, the Yao Race could harvest tens of millions of Spirit Stones; it was simply impossible for them to lack Spirit Stones.

Only Shen Hu, in the corner, stiffened slightly.

He was very clear about this matter of the Yao Race lacking military pay.

It was because they had been swindled out of three hundred million Spirit Stones.

It was also because of those three hundred million Spirit Stones that a shortage of military pay occurred on the Yao Race front lines, leading to a mutiny among the Yao soldiers.

He had come here also to sell some Yao Race treasures to provide for the Yao warriors on the front lines.

While everyone continued to speculate if something major had happened within the Yao Race, Shen Shuying suddenly spoke up: "Fellow Daoists, have you forgotten another major event?"

As she finished speaking, the discussion in the attic fell silent instantly. The Golden Core Cultivators turned to look at Shen Shuying, their eyes full of doubt as they began to ask.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, what major event are you referring to?"

"We really can't recall. Please enlighten us, Miss Shen!"

Shen Shuying said, "Do you know, Fellow Daoists, that in five years, the Golden Eagle Secret Realm will open!"

"Golden Eagle Secret Realm?!"

"It's actually the Golden Eagle Secret Realm! How could I have forgotten such a major event!"

"Yes, yes, this Golden Eagle Secret Realm only opens once every fifty years. If you miss it, you'll have to wait another fifty years!"

"This Golden Eagle Secret Realm doesn't have any rare Secret Treasures, but it does have a unique lotus pedestal called the 'Divine Ability Comprehension Lotus Pedestal'."

"This lotus pedestal contains a rich aura. As long as a Golden Core Cultivator sits upright on it and calms their mind to comprehend, there is a very high probability of grasping their own Golden Core Divine Ability!"

Everyone was very excited upon hearing about the Golden Eagle Secret Realm.

Clearly, this Secret Realm was very famous, and they all wanted to enter it to try their luck.

Hearing the discussion, a flash of joy also appeared in Qin Changsheng's eyes.

He hadn't expected that a Golden Core Divine Ability could actually be comprehended within the Golden Eagle Secret Realm.

At the same time, Qin Changsheng was also very curious about how to enter the Golden Eagle Secret Realm and what conditions were required.

"Tower Master Shen, what are the conditions for entering the Golden Eagle Secret Realm?" a masked, obese Cultivator stood up and asked.

Shen Shuying smiled and said, "As long as you obtain a golden eagle token and your cultivation reaches the Golden Core stage, you can enter the Golden Eagle Secret Realm!"

Hearing Shen Shuying's words, Qin Changsheng's heart stirred, and he immediately summoned the Heavenly Dao Entry Intelligence.

In the next instant, a piece of information appeared on the attribute panel.

[Golden Eagle Token: A special token. Holding a Golden Eagle Token allows entry into the Golden Eagle Secret Realm!]

[Holder: Shen Shuying]

[Location: Azure Cloud Sect, Qingyun Tower]

Looking at the information on the attribute panel, Qin Changsheng instantly understood what Shen Shuying wanted to do.

He surmised she wanted to sell the Golden Eagle Token.

Sure enough, as the Exchange began, Shen Shuying was the first to stand up.

At the same time, an ancient-looking token instantly appeared in her palm.

The token was entirely golden, engraved with a golden eagle soaring with outspread wings; the patterns were delicate and lifelike.

"Fellow Daoists, this is the golden eagle token." Shen Shuying raised her hand to hold the golden eagle token. "To enter the Golden Eagle Secret Realm, one must have a golden eagle token!"

"One golden eagle token allows only one person to enter the Secret Realm. In other words, possessing a golden eagle token is the only way to truly obtain an admission ticket to comprehend a Golden Core Divine Ability."

As soon as these words were spoken, the attic boiled with excitement. The gazes of the twenty-plus Golden Core Cultivators instantly locked onto the golden eagle token in Shen Shuying's hand, their eyes filled with greed and urgency.

Most of these people had not successfully awakened a Golden Core Divine Ability.

To obtain a Golden Core Divine Ability, they had to enter the Golden Eagle Secret Realm.

"Miss Shen, I want this golden eagle token! I offer one million Spirit Stones!"

Before Shen Shuying could finish speaking, a Golden Core Cultivator dressed in a brocade robe was the first to speak, his tone urgent as if fearing someone else would beat him to it.

"One million? That's too shabby. I offer two million Spirit Stones!"

"Three million!"

"Five million!"

"Eight million!"

The bids rose one after another without pause. In almost an instant, the price of the golden eagle token soared, rising from one million Spirit Stones to ten million. The Speed was staggering.

The Golden Core Cultivators argued until they were red in the face, their eyes fixed on the golden eagle token without any intention of backing down.

To them, the Opportunity to comprehend a Golden Core Divine Ability was far more precious than ten million Spirit Stones. As long as they could get the golden eagle token, they were willing to pay any amount of Spirit Stones.

Qin Changsheng also wanted to bid for this golden eagle token.

However, after the price of the golden eagle token exceeded fifteen million Spirit Stones, he stopped bidding.

After all, there were still five years left, and since he possessed the Heavenly Dao Entry Intelligence, he was fully capable of obtaining a golden eagle token.

Ultimately, this golden eagle token was snatched up by a man wearing a tiger mask for twenty-five million Spirit Stones.

Following the successful Exchange of Shen Shuying's golden eagle token, many Cultivators also brought out treasures they no longer needed.

There were rare spiritual materials emitting rich Spiritual Qi, Magical Artifacts engraved with complex runes, Secret Manuals recording ancient techniques, and Medicinal Pills that could assist in cultivation. Each item drew frequent glances from the crowd.

Some Cultivators argued until they were red in the face over a single rare spiritual material, some repeatedly raised their bids for a handy Magical Artifact, and others exchanged Secret Manuals, each taking what they needed.