Chapter 785: Summoning Ritual

Wu Yuan's eyes flicked, and he suddenly laughed: "This matter must be handled carefully. When delivering the goods, don't let the client become impatient; it's best to tell Elder Yuan."

Yan Buji nodded: "Alright, I'll go inform Xiong Ba Tian and have him agree to Li Feng."

After the two finished discussing, Yan Buji immediately contacted the other side and told Xiong Ba Tian of their decision.

Xiong Ba Tian, upon hearing, smiled: "That's wonderful, my friend; I was afraid you wouldn't dare take it. However, this matter is of great significance, so we must act cautiously."

Yan Buji nodded: "Rest assured, brother Xiong."

After leaving the Royal Garrison City, Yan Buji and Wu Yuan began covertly investigating the true purpose of the Eight Monster Tower. Through Tu Nuo Duo, they gathered information from the Rabbit Tribe and other monster tribes, and also discussed the matter with Elder Yuan in the mining area, trying to find clues related to those Spiritual Materials.

A few days later, Yan Buji finally found some clues.

"Wu Elder, I've uncovered some records about those Spiritual Materials," Yan Buji said gravely.

Wu Yuan asked: "What clues?"

Yan Buji said: "Among those Spiritual Materials, some are used for the ritual to summon a 'Ancient Ferocious Beast.' This ritual is extremely dangerous; if successful, it could trigger a massive disaster."

Wu Yuan's face changed: "Ancient Ferocious Beast? Could the purpose of the Eight Monster Tower be to summon some powerful Existence?"

Yuan Zhen stepped out, waved his hand and said: "No problem, just a normal transaction."

"Elder Yuan, really there won't be any impact?"

Yuan Zhen laughed: "Those eight old things are probably impatient and plan to break through to the Great Vehicle Stage."

"Uh?"

Wu Yuan and Yan Buji were astonished.

Yuan Zhen's words shocked Yan Buji and Wu Yuan. The eight tower masters of the Eight Monster Tower actually intend to break through the Great Vehicle Stage by summoning an Ancient Ferocious Beast?

Yan Buji didn't understand, but was deeply shaken.

"Elder Yuan, the eight tower masters of the Eight Monster Tower are already beings at the pinnacle of harmonious Dao; if they truly succeed in breaking through to the Great Vehicle Stage, the entire cultivation world's structure could change dramatically," Wu Yuan said gravely.

Yuan Zhen nodded, a hint of depth flashing in his eyes: "Indeed, if the eight tower masters of the Eight Monster Tower break through to the Great Vehicle Stage, their strength will far surpass ordinary harmonious Dao cultivators, and may even affect the balance of Zhong Tian Zhi Yu. However, this may not be a bad thing for us."

Yan Buji asked, puzzled: "Elder Yuan, what do you mean by that?"

Yuan Zhen gave a slight smile and said slowly: "Although the eight tower masters of the Eight Monster Tower are powerful, if they break through to the Great Vehicle Stage they will inevitably attract a Heavenly Tribulation. The power of a Heavenly Tribulation is no small matter; even they might not survive it peacefully. Should they fall during the tribulation, the Eight Monster Tower's influence will be greatly weakened, which for us is not without being an opportunity."

Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with insight: "Elder Yuan means we can use this chance to weaken the Eight Monster Tower's influence?"

Yuan Zhen nodded: "Exactly. However, this matter is of great significance, so we must act cautiously. Hall Master Yan, Wu Elder, you should continue to keep in touch with the Eight Monster Tower and see what they plan to do."

Yan Buji and Wu Yuan solemnly nodded: "Understood."

"Elder Yuan, may I ask why the Eight Monster Tower doesn't simply purchase Spiritual Materials and Celestial Materials directly from the Grand Trade Association?" Yan Buji asked.

Yuan Zhen fell silent for a moment, waved his hand: "This involves some past conflicts between the Grand Trade Association here in Zhong Tian Zhi Yu and the Eight Monster Tower, so I can't say more."

"Yes, I acknowledge my mistake."

"Never mind."

After leaving Yuan Zhen's residence, Yan Buji and Wu Yuan began discussing concrete action plans.

"Hall Master Yan, this matter is of great significance; we must act prudently. If the eight tower masters of the Eight Monster Tower truly break through to the Great Vehicle Stage, the entire cultivation world will be shaken," Wu Yuan said gravely.

Yan Buji waved his hand: "Wu Elder, I don't think all eight of them can break through; if it were that easy, wouldn't there be at least a few thousand Great Vehicle Stages across the Five Realms?"

Wu Yuan raised an eyebrow: "Hall Master Yan, the Five Realms are vast; indeed there are several thousand Great Vehicle Stages."

"Uh?"

Yan Buji's face flushed, he laughed awkwardly: "Wu Elder, I certainly know less than you, but you must understand what I mean."

"Mm. But since the Eight Monster Tower previously claimed they'd never break through, yet now they're aggressively gathering Spiritual Materials to summon some Ancient Ferocious Beast, perhaps their cultivation method is connected!"

Yan Buji was stunned: "All eight practice the same method? That's impossible, right?"

"Can't be sure; otherwise why are they doing this now?" Wu Yuan waved his hand.

Yan Buji's eyes flicked, and he suddenly thought that as a mere Nascent Soul stage cultivator, he was overthinking.

"Wu Elder, we can't handle this ourselves; just maintain normal contact with the people of the Eight Monster Tower," Yan Buji said with a smile.

"Indeed."

After returning to his residence, Yan Buji quickly informed the others, urging them to promptly handle the trade with the monster tribes and prepare this big order!

"Hall Master Yan, that's too much!" Zhou Wan'an looked at him with excitement.

Yan Buji waved: "Hurry up; even if you can't finish in one go, you must complete it within five attempts. How much time do you need?"

"Half a month is enough!"

"Ten days! I give you only ten days."

"Fine! We'll guarantee completion!"

Yan Buji watched the excited hall masters and elders begin preparing the goods, thought for a moment, and called out

"Huang Ji."

"Hall Master Yan, what's the urgent matter?"

Yan Buji looked at him: "How many Longheart Herb Bricks do we still have on hand?"

"Replying, Hall Master, we have two hundred thousand pieces. Only thirty thousand are usable; the rest still need time to ferment," Huang Ji replied immediately.

Yan Buji nodded: "In that case, I have a task for you."

"Hall Master Yan, please speak!"

"Come up with a way to get all two hundred thousand Longheart Herb Bricks ready for me; miss this chance and it won't be easy to ship later."

Huang Ji was startled, then nodded: "Yes, I understand, Hall Master."

Yan Buji was pleased with Huang Ji's attitude, and casually took out a storage bag filled with Spiritual Stones: "For you."

"Thank you, Hall Master!" Huang Ji smiled, though he was still uncertain about completing the task.

Yan Buji intended to use this opportunity to see how much these people had grown; the constraints of the task were few, so he thought the problem shouldn't be big.

"Eight Monster Tower?"

Yan Buji sat at the desk, thinking carefully for a long while.

This time going to the royal garrison city didn't encounter any human attacks; it seems that having the Elders accompany really greatly improves safety!

I guess I'm just too weak; if I were at the Transformation stage, could I still be unable to defeat a late Nascent Soul?

Yan Buji also felt troubled; he had met many Nascent Soul‑stage enemies, each time fighting half‑dead before finally defeating them. And now he must navigate numerous forces and conspiracies, inevitably feeling hesitant.

But honestly, Yan Buji doesn't dislike this feeling.

If one can borrow the tiger's might, why must one fight to the death?

Cultivation is personal; staying alive is the most important.

When you're dead, who will care who you are?