101: Tianjiao Exchange Meeting

Everyone here was a heaven's chosen, and while they weren't as disruptive as Lin Chen, who had an overflow of resources, they weren't particularly lacking in resources either.

Therefore, in terms of distribution, everyone first freely chose ten high-grade divine-tier resources, and the remaining resources were divided into six parts, with each person taking one share.

No one felt short-changed; everyone received roughly the same amount.

With the profit distribution complete, there was still serious business to attend to. During their recent actions, everyone had demonstrated extraordinary methods, and these methods were not only coveted by Lin Chen but also by the others.

Heaven's chosen of the Domain-level rarely met.

The Federation was too vast; even within the same region, unless there were special circumstances, two Domain-level heaven's chosen would not meet, and might not even know of another Domain-level heaven's chosen's existence nearby.

Most heaven's chosen were very independent; unless required by the Federation or for a compelling reason, they would not actively seek to know or associate with other heaven's chosen.

The more powerful the heaven's chosen, the lonelier they were, as there were too few companions on their path.

Now, attacking the One-Eyed Giant Ancestral Star could be considered gathering all the Domain-level heaven's chosen from the nearby regions. Since they had met, it was natural to have a good exchange and resource swapping session.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, I wonder if your exchange array is for sale?"

Lin Chen immediately asked Gu Jinger about the exchange array.

He felt that the exchange array was like a cheat; once the array was set up, it could salvage all valuable items within a fixed area. This function seemed heaven-defying no matter how he looked at it.

The others also looked at Gu Jinger, clearly wanting the exchange array as well. This array was incredibly useful; upon encountering ruins, setting up the array would allow them to collect the treasures within the ruins without needing to explore them.

Gu Jinger looked troubled and said,

"I'm very sorry, but you likely won't be able to learn this array. It's an innate ability that comes with my talent. I'm still researching it and haven't yet been able to degrade it into a conventional array."

"However, you are all exceptional talents, so perhaps you can learn it. I will demonstrate it for you. If you can learn it, that's best. If not, you'll have to wait until I simplify it into a conventional array before I can teach it to you."

Lin Chen's heart sank upon hearing this.

However, he still intended to try learning it, as the exchange array was truly very useful.

Gu Jinger understood very well that heaven's chosen were all defiant, existing to break conventions, and she herself was one of them.

So, she began to demonstrate the process of setting up the exchange array to everyone.

During the array setup, Linyang was pensive, Shen Miaoyi was unaffected, Wang Tianhua was completely bewildered, and Zhao Zhi had a bit of inspiration but didn't know where to start.

Lin Chen, however, found that the exchange array held no secrets for him; it seemed very simple to him.

He already had a foundation in array formations and had never stopped cultivating them. Now, just by watching the setup process of the exchange array once, he had a clue.

And so, Lin Chen began to set up the array.

He completely relied on his own intuition to set up the array. When the array was completed, it was somewhat unconventional, but it indeed possessed a certain exchange capability.

"This is the exchange array I was initially able to set up. As long as you practice diligently in the future, you can reach my current level."

Upon receiving Gu Jinger's affirmation, Lin Chen confirmed that he had learned the exchange array, and in his perception, the exchange array seemed to involve the Causality Dao.

"Fellow Daoist, I have learned your array. What kind of compensation do you require?"

"Fellow Daoist, you overstate it. Your learning of the exchange array is already a great help to me, as it indicates that the array can be learned by others and has the potential for simplification."

"I don't need compensation; I only hope to exchange knowledge and share insights on array formations with you, so we can progress together."

"Then I shall not refuse. I will certainly exchange more with Fellow Daoist in the future."

Lin Chen and Gu Jinger agreed to enter the Virtual Divine Realm periodically to discuss the Dao and make progress together in the path of array formations.

Linyang ultimately failed to learn the exchange array, but he gained other insights. He integrated his own abilities, and his perception became even more outstanding.

Zhao Zhi only learned some techniques in array formations, but he did not learn more of the core principles.

Neither of them was disheartened; they had good mindsets.

What I gain is my fortune; what I lose is my destiny.

Afterward, the exchange meeting continued.

Lin Chen bought some poisons and antidotes from Wang Tianhua, a set of illusionary array diagrams from Zhao Zhi, a training method for improving perception from Linyang, and a ritual scroll for the Lunar Exile Ritual from Shen Miaoyi.

What he paid in return were four treasures that could enhance innate aptitude, a cost he could afford.

Generally, Domain-level heaven's chosen were relatively lacking in treasures that could improve innate aptitude, and no matter how high one's aptitude was, it was never high enough. As long as there was room for improvement, they would strive to improve.

The higher the aptitude, the easier the cultivation.

So, no matter how high the aptitude, it was never high enough; every bit of improvement counted.

Others also conducted some resource exchanges, and everyone was quite satisfied with this exchange. They also added each other as virtual friends, making them good candidates for future explorations and discussions on the Dao.

This was also Lin Chen's first time interacting with heaven's chosen of his age, and from the results, it was very good, yielding rich rewards.

The small exchange meeting concluded, and everyone departed.

Lin Chen then moved towards the location of his Qi Clone, because his Qi Clone had discovered a good place: a Servant God's treasure vault.

Currently, the strongest beings on the One-Eyed Giant Ancestral Star were Servant Gods, forcibly born through divine power bestowed by the One-Eyed Giant God.

Those Servant Gods would be dealt with by the grown-up heaven's chosen like Li Changkong, the Little Sword God. Lin Chen didn't need to worry; he only needed to kill demigod-tier enemies and focus on finding treasures.

Along the way, Lin Chen killed many demigod-tier One-Eyed Giants and also encountered many heaven's chosen of his own race. However, they didn't engage in deep conversation, as everyone was busy with their own affairs.

After the One-Eyed Giant Ancestral Star was conquered, all heaven's chosen would naturally have a large-scale exchange meeting. At that time, those who wanted to get to know each other could do so naturally, without needing to waste time making friends now when they should be searching for treasures.

The previous small-scale exchange meeting between a few people only happened because the timing was right and it didn't waste much time. This was not the norm; the norm was for all heaven's chosen to be searching for treasures and seeking opportunities.

An hour later, Lin Chen rendezvoused with his Qi Clone and arrived at the outskirts of the Servant God's treasure vault.

The Servant God's treasure vault was deeply hidden and its door was sealed by a wisp of divine power.

For this situation, Lin Chen rummaged through his storage space and found a triangular key.

Clang, clang, clang! The human race's specially made universal key, capable of opening locks up to the Lower God level.

The Servant God's treasure vault's seal barely reached the Lower God level, which was precisely within the universal key's capabilities.

Using the universal key, Lin Chen easily opened the treasure vault door and entered the Servant God's treasure vault.

"The treasure vault is undefended inside. Isn't this just making it easy for me? This Servant God is truly a good person."

Without hesitation, Lin Chen and his Qi Clone both went all out, taking all the treasures that the Servant God would value into their possession.

At this moment, the owner of this treasure vault sensed that something bad was happening, but he could no longer care, because he was currently being pursued by a human Ascension to God heaven's chosen wielding a staff.

The Great Priest of the Fire God, Yan Ling, cultivated to the Ninth Order Gods, was 851 years old, the ninth-generation successor of the Fire God Hall of the Five Elements God Temple, the future Hall Master of the Fire God Hall, and a divine seed destined to become a god within a thousand years.

The Servant God was about to die, so he naturally couldn't care about the minor matter of his treasure vault being breached and his life's collection being taken by Lin Chen.

"Heh, I worked myself to death, but the final gains go to that little brat. I'm very unhappy."

Yan Ling, through the event line on the Servant God, saw Lin Chen ransacking the Servant God's treasure vault like a mouse entering a granary, and a surge of anger flared in her heart, making her very unhappy.

And so, the Servant God she was pursuing suffered greatly. He could have lived a bit longer, but now he was directly annihilated into dust by five divine skills from head to toe, with only a wisp of divine essence remaining in the world.

"Little brat, are you happy with what you took?"

"Happy."

Lin Chen subconsciously replied, then reacted, looking at Yan Ling who had appeared beside him, blinking his eyes. He already knew who this woman in front of him was.

Fire-element cultivators generally had very hot tempers.

Even if Yan Ling beat him up, he would have nowhere to complain. At most, he could get back at her later. Matters between Domain-level heaven's chosen were generally not interfered with by ordinary people.

"I have a younger sister, about your age, lively and cute. Would you like to meet her? Don't worry, her potential is even stronger than mine, and she can definitely keep up with your pace."

"????"

Lin Chen didn't expect Yan Ling to immediately try to set him up. Was this appropriate? Was this right?

"Senior, I cultivate the path of ruthlessness and am not keen on matters between men and women."

"Tsk, another path of ruthlessness. If you don't marry, I don't marry. If you don't have children, I don't have children. How will the potential of heaven's chosen be passed down? How will the human race develop? We cannot be so selfish."

Yan Ling began her nagging mantra, attempting to change Lin Chen's mind.

Lin Chen quickly took a step back and said,

"Interrupting for a moment, Senior, do you have a partner?"

"No."

"Then do you want to get married and have children?"

"No marriage, no children."

"You're like this, and you still say that."(Whispering)

"So what? It doesn't stop me from urging others to get married."

"666, you're not even pretending anymore."

"Add my virtual number. Whenever you change your mind and want to find a partner, contact me immediately. I'll be your wingman to help you pursue my sister."

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