Archean Eon Art Chapter 578

Translator: CKtalon 

When Meng Chuan's six Essence Soul avatars pursued the plundering factions, it alarmed many Tribulation Eminences in Three Bay River System.

On a seemingly ordinary star in Three Bay River System.

There was an ancient, dilapidated cave abode that had been renovated simply. Many halls were inhabited by cultivators.

“Many Imperial Lords in Three Bay River System have been killed.”

“Of the ones I know, more than 50 Imperial Lords have died.”

“It's not just Imperial Lords. Six Tribulation Eminences have been completely killed. Some Tribulation Eminences have also had their outer realm bodies wiped out.”

In the ruined square, more than 20 Tribulation Eminences' Essence Soul avatars discussed this matter. Many of them could sense the deaths of some Tribulation Eminences and Imperial Lords through karma.

“From the information I received, the murderer is a black-robed, white-haired man,” said a short, fat elder in a deep voice. “Even my outer realm body was killed.”

The short and fat elder was at the Essence Soul Third Tribulation realm. He could travel the River of Spacetime with only his Essence Soul avatar.

“Who is that black-robed, white-haired man? Why is he hunting down the Tribulation Eminences in our Three Bay River System?” Some Tribulation Eminences were puzzled.

“The ones he killed are from plundering factions,” said a white-haired, white-browed elder indifferently with a smile. “None of the other Tribulation Eminences who simply cultivate were pursued.”

“He might be killing plundering factions now, but he might target the rest of you in the future,” said another gray-robed masked man coldly.

“Everyone.” A white-robed, bald woman said, “We formed the Tranquilstar Alliance for transactions and to exchange information. There's no need for us to quarrel. Let's talk about this black-robed, white-haired senior. This senior has been hunting down plundering factions in our Three Bay River System. Even Imperial Lord plundering factions have mostly been wiped out… Do you know the black-robed, white-haired senior's identity?”

Although Three Bay River System didn't have a safe transaction ground since it lacked an established Eternal Tower branch, trading and exchanges were necessary for cultivators. It was very important to communicate with each other.

Therefore, secret alliances were formed for transactions.

For example, the Tranquilstar Alliance had about 30% of Three Bay River System's Tribulation Eminences as its members. There were a total of 28 Tribulation Eminences. Every member stationed an Essence Soul avatar on this barren planet so that they could communicate with each other at any time.

With the 28 Tribulation Eminences as the core, it also included many Imperial Lords and Supremacies.

Although the efficiency wasn't as high as public transaction grounds and there was unfairness, the numerous Supremacies in Three Bay River System were unable to head to other river systems. Therefore, they were willing to trade in these secret organizations.

The ten-plus organizations, such as the Tranquilstar Alliance, were established all for the sake of trading.

Many Tribulation Eminences joined several organizations simultaneously.

Transactions in Three Bay River System were naturally exploited by Tribulation Eminences greatly. This was because the entire trading network was controlled by them.

“I just asked Palace Lord.” Suddenly, a small mountainous figure said in a deep voice, “Palace Lord said that the black-robed, white-haired man's name is City Lord Eastcalm. He's a Fifth Tribulation Eminence. He's a member of Eternal Tower. He lives on Thousand Mountain Star. He likely dealt with the plundering forces because he wants to establish an Eternal Tower branch in Three Bay River System.”

“City Lord Eastcalm?”

“A Fifth Tribulation Eminence?”

“Set up an Eternal Tower branch?”

Immediately, everyone was shocked.

To these Tribulation Eminences, they didn't wish for Three Bay River System to have open and safe trading grounds.

If there was one, how could they exploit others?

They could head to the other river systems' Eternal Tower branches to trade. Therefore, it wasn't beneficial for them to have an Eternal Tower branch established in Three Bay River System. Instead, there were many disadvantages.

“In the future, we won't be able to take advantage of others.” The white-haired, white-browed elder shook his head. “With a Fifth Tribulation Eminence stepping forward and offering a safe transaction ground, along with the guarantee of Eternal Tower's reputation, those Imperial Lords and Supremacies will no longer come looking for us.”

Although Supremacies were weak, they were the greatest in number. They were scattered across the river system to search for ruins. Occasionally, they would discover treasures.

These Tribulation Eminences who grasped the trading network had indeed benefited greatly over the years.

“City Lord Eastcalm is a Fifth Tribulation Eminence. Isn't it better to just focus on cultivation? Why does he need to build an Eternal Tower branch and worry about such trivial matters?”

“City Lord Eastcalm probably doesn't like plundering factions, which is why he hunted them down. It's not guaranteed he will build an Eternal Tower branch, right? Who is willing to go to Thousand Mountain Star to figure out Lord Eastcalm's intentions?”

“With City Lord Eastcalm's temper, I'm afraid he will slap us to death if we appear in front of him.”

These Tribulation Eminences had mixed emotions.

Apart from one who had reached the Fourth Tribulation realm, the others were much weaker. It was quite important for them to control the trading network and reap its benefits.

“What did Palace Lord say?” asked the white-robed, bald woman. “Is Palace Lord not going to do a thing about City Lord Eastcalm establishing an Eternal Tower branch?”

The other Tribulation Eminences looked over.

Palace Lord Snowjade was formerly the strongest expert in Three Bay River System. As the only Fifth Tribulation Eminence, other Tribulation Eminences usually hid far away, not daring to provoke him.

Now, they hoped that Palace Lord Snowjade would step forward!

The mountain-like figure shook his head slightly. “Palace Lord said that he wouldn't interfere with matters regarding City Lord Eastcalm in Three Bay River System.”

“He won't interfere?”

“So many Tribulation Eminences were hunted down. Six of them died completely. Many Imperial Lords were killed, yet he's not interfering?”

“Doesn't Palace Lord Snowjade want to vie for control of Three Bay River System?”

The Tribulation Eminences were astonished.

How could Palace Lord Snowjade tolerate City Lord Eastcalm given his personality?

“Everyone don't be anxious. If City Lord Eastcalm really wants to establish an Eternal Tower branch, he will have to sweep the river system's plundering factions clean. As for our Three Bay River System… the strongest plundering faction is Snake Fiend Star,” said the white-robed, bald woman softly. “I didn't sense Snake Fiend Star incurring any losses.”

“Snake Fiend Star.”

The surroundings fell silent.

In the past, there were two strongest factions in Three Bay River System.

Palace Lord Snowjade's faction was one of them! As the only Fifth Tribulation Eminence, he had an extraordinary status. The other was Snake Fiend Star. Snake Fiend Star plundered the entire river system. It was the most ferocious overlord with a powerful background.

“Snake Fiend Star has a powerful background. City Lord Eastcalm might not dare to attack directly.”

“It's very likely that negotiations will occur, allowing Snake Fiend Star's species to migrate out of Three Bay River System.

“Against a Fifth Tribulation Eminence, Snake Fiend Star will likely compromise.”

The Tribulation Eminences discussed for a long time before finally dispersing.

Whether an Eternal Tower branch was established in Three Bay River System or not, all they could do was watch from the sidelines. They didn't dare interfere.

Tranquilstar Alliance, North Wind Pavilion, Hundred Sword Tower… All the secret organizations in Three Bay River System discovered the deaths of many Imperial Lords and the destruction of many Tribulation Eminences' true bodies. They discussed the matter urgently.

In fact, before Meng Chuan took action, several Fourth Tribulation Eminences already knew that Three Bay River System had produced a Fifth Tribulation Eminence named City Lord Eastcalm. However, these secret organizations existed for the sake of trading. The more precious the information was, the higher the price was. They naturally wouldn't spread it cheaply. On the other hand, unless they had a good relationship, why would Tribulation Eminences care about the lives of other cultivators?

Of course, some of the plundering factions pursued by Meng Chuan knew about City Lord Eastcalm. Some Tribulation Eminences hid in other river systems, but Meng Chuan still hunted them down.

Some Imperial Lords had fled back to their homeworlds. Having not seen them with his own eyes or grasping their auras, the karmic connections between Meng Chuan and them were too weak. Meng Chuan wasn't able to kill the Imperial Lords hiding in their homeworlds because of this.

At the top of a snow mountain, Snowjade Palace.

Currently, Three Bay River System is in a state of panic. Palace Lord Snowjade stood outside the palace and looked into the endless void. Through karma, he knew that six Tribulation Eminences had died completely. Many Tribulation Eminences had also lost their true bodies.

To be able to dispatch them so quickly, Meng Chuan should have sent multiple Essence Soul avatars to attack at the same time, Snowjade concluded. Now, only Snake Fiend Star is left. Snake Fiend Star will likely give in to Meng Chuan during the negotiations. Snowjade knew the strength of both parties.

Snake Fiend Star had a powerful background, but Meng Chuan was also very powerful!

The information that the outside world had gathered was the simplest: City Lord Eastcalm had the strength of a Fifth Tribulation Eminence and lived on Thousand Mountain Star.

As for more important intelligence, such as having a dual Physical Body and Essence Soul Fifth Tribulation realm cultivation, had grasped two Fifth Tribulation laws, was a member of the Cang Alliance, and so on… This kind of important intelligence couldn't be obtained without paying a certain price.

On Thousand Mountain Star, the six Essence Soul avatars returned after completing their missions.

Meng Chuan's true body was on a tall building. He looked at the continuous mountain range as he pondered over his mission of clearing out the plundering factions.

Eternal Tower listed 18 plundering factions for me to wipe out. The other 17 factions have been resolved. Meng Chuan frowned slightly. Only the strongest plundering faction, Snake Fiend Star, is left.

I have to send my true body.

Meng Chuan knew very well that the other party wasn't to be trifled with. Previously, the main reason why Palace Lord Snowjade couldn't fully control Three Bay River System was because of Snake Fiend Star.

Chapter end