Chapter 236: The Trade for the Thousand Dream Fruit

In the minds of the Emperors, they had a general understanding of the Thousand Dream Fruit’s value. It was commonly believed that ‘twenty to thirty percent of the corpse of an Ultimate Realm Primordial Bloodline’ would be sufficient. Yet now, Di Fu proposed offering a full fifty percent—this indeed shocked all the Emperors present.

“Fifty percent?” Emperor Yan frowned and looked at Di Fu. “Even if it’s from different corpses, fifty percent of corpse materials… that’s too much, isn’t it?”

The other Emperors remained silent but all looked toward Di Fu.

Di Fu smiled faintly. “Is fifty percent too much? In my opinion, not at all.”

“I think it’s quite a lot,” Emperor Yuan also frowned. “Di Fu, are you deliberately using our clan’s treasures to gift them to that Black Robe? Do you know that Black Robe?”

Di Fu said nothing, but his expression turned cold.

“This is a collective discussion among Emperors,” Emperor Xuan scolded. “Each Emperor may voice their opinion! Di Fu merely proposed a suggestion, and yet you, Emperor Yuan, are accusing him of trying to gift our treasures to the Black Robe? Emperor Yuan, you’ve gone too far!”

“Di Fu only made a suggestion. The final decision must still be made collectively,” Emperor Jiufeng added, visibly displeased.

“Hmph.” Emperor Yuan sneered. “I’d like to see what reason Di Fu has.”

Di Fu glanced at Emperor Yuan. “Emperor Yuan, among the thirteen Emperors, the trouble you’ve caused the Royal Clan is the greatest. You’re the least qualified to speak.”

Emperor Yuan’s face changed and he roared, “Di Fu, you keep targeting me again and again—”

“Today, you’re the one targeting me!” Di Fu stared at him coldly. “I’m the reigning executive Emperor. Am I supposed to ignore the mess you left behind? What, are we to have a collective meeting today to discuss your disasters?”

Emperor Yuan let out a cold laugh. “Fine, forget it. Let’s not bring that up. I still want to hear your reason for offering fifty percent of the corpse materials for a single Thousand Dream Fruit.”

Di Fu looked around. “Let’s get back to the main topic. I want to ask—are all of you truly sincere about purchasing this Thousand Dream Fruit? Or are you uninterested?”

The gathered Emperors were momentarily taken aback.

“If we only offer ‘thirty percent of corpse materials,’ do you believe we can actually obtain the Thousand Dream Fruit?” Di Fu asked again. “You all know full well that the Ancient Thunder Kingdom possesses more corpse materials than we do. They might offer thirty to forty percent! And the Three Major Foreign Clans… generally offer even more than the Two Ancient Kingdoms.”

“The Three Major Foreign Clans probably don’t have that much corpse material,” Emperor Yuan said.

“They’ll offer other things,” Di Fu replied. “For example, small quantities of remains from lower-level Primordial Lifeforms. In any case, based on what I know of the Three Major Foreign Clans, their bids will certainly surpass ours.” R𝔞ꞐȰ𝔟ΕⱾ

The Emperors present fell silent.

It was true.

It had always been that way. The homelands of the Three Major Foreign Clans didn’t have such rare treasures. For each precious item, they were willing to pay more. Meanwhile, the Ancestors of the Two Kingdoms had obtained so many already—they had become far pickier.

“A thirty-percent bid is almost guaranteed to fail. You all know that. It just means we won’t be blamed by the Ancestors,” Di Fu continued. “But if we truly wish to acquire the Thousand Dream Fruit for the Ancestors, our bid must exceed forty percent of corpse materials to have any hope of outbidding the Three Major Foreign Clans.”

“Our treasury only holds fifty percent total—what’s the real difference between offering forty and fifty percent? What use are the leftover scraps?”

“Even offering forty percent gives no high chance of success. I estimate the Three Major Foreign Clans will offer around that range—or even higher. Only by offering fifty percent do we have greater hope!” Di Fu declared.

“To pay such a high price just to obtain a single Thousand Dream Fruit?” Emperor Yuan sneered.

“Don’t forget—”

Di Fu looked around. “The Origin Continent is already reaching its end stage!”

A jolt ran through the hearts of the Emperors.

“As time progresses, top-tier treasures produced by the Dream Domain will become increasingly rare,” Di Fu said. “And before the final collapse of the Origin Continent, we must also leave it. The Thousand Dream Fruit may be of little use to the Ancestors, but for us, it’s incredibly valuable.”

The other eleven Emperors felt a stir in their hearts.

“A top-tier treasure like this… could we use it ourselves?” Emperor Kong couldn’t help but speak, eyes blazing.

Because this was for the Ancestors, no one had been too invested.

But if it were for themselves…

“My debt to the clan isn’t that high,” Di Fu said. “I will personally apply to the Ancestors to buy this Thousand Dream Fruit. As for the cost, I will bear it myself.”

Emperor Ming, who had been silent, brightened and also spoke: “I will apply as well.”

Among the twelve Emperors present, in terms of debt, Emperor Ming and Di Fu owed the least to the clan. Both had enough credit to purchase the Thousand Dream Fruit.

“So that’s your plan.”

“We’ll have to leave the Origin Continent eventually. After that, obtaining such high-tier treasures? Impossible.” The Emperors each felt tempted. They wouldn’t be able to survive in the next era of the Origin Continent. Once they left, to acquire treasures of this level again would be nearly impossible.

Hadn’t the Three Major Foreign Clans gone to such lengths, using Breaking-Realm Transmission to reach the Origin Continent, and willingly paid a massive price just to buy the Thousand Dream Fruit?

“We can’t afford it.” Emperor Kong, Emperor Chu, and others looked on enviously.

The Ancestors of the Two Kingdoms had deliberately burdened all Emperors and Sovereigns with enormous debts. If they wanted more treasures, they had to pay off their debts first. So they desperately searched for top-tier treasures.

The two Ancestors didn’t need to lift a finger—these Emperors and Sovereigns would offer up their finds on their own.

“I’m willing to offer fifty percent of the corpse materials, and I will apply to the Ancestors for this Thousand Dream Fruit. No matter how great the price, I will bear it myself,” Di Fu looked around. “Does anyone still object to offering fifty percent?”

“Alright.” Emperor Ming nodded. “Then when the time comes to apply to the Ancestors, it’ll be every man for himself.”

Di Fu nodded in return.

He truly wanted the Thousand Dream Fruit.

Once consumed, it would allow one to experience a thousand reincarnations in their dreams, cultivating within the dream world, accumulating enlightenment, tempering the soul! Such a treasure was immensely valuable! Only the Two Kingdoms’ Ancestors, who had already cultivated to such lofty heights and had obtained similar treasures, were indifferent.

The Thousand Dream Fruit was most effective the first time it was consumed. The second and third times… its effects would diminish significantly.

“I have no objection,” Emperor Xuan nodded.

“If you’re bearing the cost yourself, of course I have no objection,” Emperor Kong sighed.

“Pity I can’t afford it,” Emperor Chu shook his head.

One by one, the Emperors had no objections. Even Emperor Yan did not oppose this time. They could all tell that the majority had agreed.

“Then it’s settled.” Di Fu nodded.

“Di Fu,” Emperor Yan suddenly said, “if the Black Robe agrees to the trade, may I observe?”

Di Fu looked at Emperor Yan and smiled. “Of course.”

Emperor Yan nodded.

…

Emperor Yan Palace.

Emperor Yan, Emperor Wu, and Emperor Xi gathered.

“Big Brother, you want to observe this trade?” Emperor Wu looked at Emperor Yan with some confusion.

Emperor Yan nodded. “You both should know, I was the first in the entire Royal Clan to become an Emperor. Di Fu was the second! Back then, we both cultivated the Primordial Bloodline and were close. I helped him a lot.”

Emperor Wu and Emperor Xi both nodded.

“In the entire Royal Clan, I probably understand Di Fu best,” Emperor Yan said. “I’ve always wanted to bring him into our circle. After we leave the Origin Continent, the four of us could act together.”

“With Di Fu’s mastery of formation arrays, if he joins us, our team’s strength would at least double,” Emperor Wu nodded. “But, Big Brother, you’ve tried for so long—he’s never paid any attention.”

“Yes.”

Emperor Yan nodded. “Di Fu appears gentle on the surface, but in truth, he’s extremely decisive. He once abandoned his Primordial Bloodline without hesitation to choose reincarnation! And in multiple Emperor discussions, though he sometimes gives me face, other times he stands directly against me.”

“He’s not swayed by past favors. Once he’s made a decision, I can’t influence him,” Emperor Yan said. “I’ve known for a long time—he’ll never join us.”

“But this time, his stubbornness is truly rare,” Emperor Yan said. “Though his explanation is thorough—saying he personally wants the Thousand Dream Fruit—but having known him for so long, I feel something’s off. So I plan to observe the trade. Besides, I’m quite interested in that Black Robe.”

“Emperor Yan, don’t make an enemy of Di Fu,” Emperor Xi, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. “You won’t win.”

Emperor Yan paused and looked at his wife, then smiled. “I know.”

Without relying on external aid, to refine one’s physical body into an ‘Ultimate Realm Lifeform’ purely through formation arrays—only Di Fu had ever achieved that in the Origin Continent. Other powerful Ultimate Realm Lifeforms either relied on Primordial Bloodlines or numerous precious materials.

Di Fu’s mastery over formation arrays was simply unfathomable. He had even exchanged for powerful formation treasures from the Ancestors, making his strength even more terrifying.

And that was just what he showed on the surface.

Emperor Yan knew very well—Di Fu was always hiding his true capabilities.

“When it comes to scheming—who in the Origin Continent can outmatch him?” Emperor Yan said. “To be honest, though everyone says the Black Robe’s identity is mysterious and unknown, if anyone among the Two Ancient Kingdoms could deduce it, I think Di Fu would be the first.”

“This time, when the Black Robe fought Emperor Jiufeng and Emperor Wu, it was confirmed that his physical body is no weaker than an Ultimate Realm Lifeform,” Emperor Yan said. “His body is terrifying, and his mental will surpasses Divine King-level. Emperor Ming has the backing of the Royal Clan, but this Black Robe, as a lone cultivator, is even more frightening.”

“I have a hunch… Di Fu and the Black Robe might be connected somehow,” Emperor Yan said.

“The Origin Continent is entering its final phase—we must be more vigilant,” Emperor Yan looked at Emperor Xi and Emperor Wu. “Any great opportunity—we must all fight for it! The power within the Origin Continent is limited to the Ultimate Realm’s upper bounds! So as long as they can be involved—we can intervene.”

“The more opportunities we seize, the stronger we become. Once we leave the Origin Continent, only then can the three of us live better,” Emperor Yan said.

Emperor Wu and Emperor Xi nodded.

They disdained ordinary opportunities—but rare and precious resources? They would never let them slip by!

…

Luo Feng had received responses from both Ancient Kingdoms. The Ancient Thunder Kingdom was willing to offer ‘about thirty percent of corpse materials,’ which came from two different Ultimate Realm Primordial Bloodline corpses. The Ancient Flame Kingdom was willing to offer ‘about fifty percent of corpse materials,’ sourced from three different corpses.

“The Ancient Flame Kingdom is offering that much?” Luo Feng was surprised.

The Ancient Flame Kingdom’s offer was truly too generous. Even if he negotiated with the Three Major Foreign Clans, their offers likely wouldn’t surpass it.

“Your Ancient Flame Kingdom’s offer slightly exceeds the Three Major Foreign Clans. I’m willing to sell the Thousand Dream Fruit to you,” Luo Feng replied through his talisman. The two parties also finalized the time and location for the exchange.

…

A small city at the edge of the Ancient Flame Kingdom—Snowpeak City. This city was built atop a towering mountain range where snow fell year-round. Few cultivators lived here, only a few billion.

The highest point of the city, also the peak of the mountain range, had been completely sealed off today. No cultivators were permitted to approach.

Whoosh.

Luo Feng, wearing a black robe and golden mask, appeared in the sky. Because he was conducting a trade for the Thousand Dream Fruit, and to guard against any attempt by the Ancient Flame Kingdom to forcibly seize it, Luo Feng had brought his strongest physical body—his World Life Form with 56x Perfect Divine Body energy reserve. He had also brought the Star Tower.

Whoosh.

With a single step, Luo Feng arrived at the mountaintop.

There were already two figures waiting there. Their auras naturally influenced the surrounding world. They were Di Fu and Emperor Yan.

“He’s here.” Di Fu and Emperor Yan also saw the Black-Robed, Golden-Masked powerhouse arrive.