The invitation letters for the Martial Alliance Grand Assembly were being sent out across cities and prefectures like an overwhelming blanket. The scale was massive, the invitees numerous—it could truly be called unprecedented.
It appeared to be jointly announced by the various major first-rate sects, but in reality, those who received invitations and decided to attend did so because of the Eternal Sect, because of Jun Changxiao.
After all, this man had once made the Nine Great Martial Emperors bow in gratitude mid-air. Others’ face could be refused, but his face must be given. Being invited to participate was itself a supreme honor!
Truth be told.
Jun Changxiao’s current prestige was in no way inferior to the Nine Emperors.
However, while the world was discussing the Martial Alliance Grand Assembly, Dog Leftover was already on the road to South Sea Du Prefecture.
Don’t misunderstand—he was simply going to deliver invitation letters. After all, the three overseas prefectures shared common roots with the continent, so naturally they should also participate. There was absolutely no other meaning!
Couldn’t this task be delegated to the sect’s higher-ups? Must he handle it personally?
No helping it.
The Ancient Penetrating Warship runs fast.
Moreover, for them to come from South Sea Du Prefecture to the continent also required time. Two months might not be enough, so Jun Changxiao decided to personally pilot the ship to pick them up.
This was absolutely extremely high treatment. Even continental martial artists couldn’t enjoy such privilege.
…
South Sea Du Prefecture.
Seven Star Palace.
The Ancient Penetrating Warship steadily stopped on the training grounds.
The surrounding disciples all widened their eyes, their hearts completely shocked!
A ship…
Could actually fly!
This wasn’t the main point. The main point was Jun Changxiao with a smile on his face saying: “Palace Master Qiu, this master personally piloted the ship to invite you. Are you touched?”
The Seven Star Palace master, with the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade held to his neck, had an extremely ugly expression on his face.
He was touched, but didn’t dare move!
At the edge of the training grounds, the seven grand elders all clutched their stomachs, collapsed on the ground in pain. Clearly, they had clashed with Dog Leftover and were then beaten up.
One couldn’t blame them. Mainly because when Jun Changxiao came to Seven Star Palace, he directly used a forceful tone to tell the palace master to go to the continent. Anyone with any temper or backbone would definitely be unable to endure it.
And so, the seven-person array formation activated, then was instantly broken.
The Eternal Sect disciples let them witness what was called strength. The Eternal Sect’s master let them witness what was called invincibility.
The array formation they took pride in was not only broken, but their temper and backbone were broken along with it. After all, those things couldn’t be eaten as a meal.
“Please.”
Jun Changxiao withdrew the blade and said coolly.
“Sigh.”
Palace Master Qiu sighed, then stepped toward the warship.
“Of course.” Just as he boarded the ship, Jun Changxiao added: “This master won’t charge for the travel expenses coming here, but the travel expenses going there must be paid—ten thousand spirit stones per person. Since it’s a small business, haggling is respectfully declined.”
“…”
Palace Master Qiu’s mouth twitched violently.
This guy definitely came deliberately to extort my Seven Star Palace!
One couldn’t say that. After all, the ship also consumed energy. Charging money was perfectly justified. Although it was a bit expensive, arriving at the continent quickly was also worth the price.
“You seven.”
Jun Changxiao said: “You all get on too.”
“Palace Master, just me alone is enough to represent Seven Star Palace. They…” When the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade was once again held to his neck, Palace Master Qiu immediately changed his tune: “Seven grand elders, please board the ship immediately!”
And so, the strongest sect of South Sea Du Prefecture’s palace master and seven grand elders were “invited” onto the Ancient Penetrating Warship. Eight people total, charging eight hundred thousand.
“My ship can hold at least a thousand people at minimum…” On the way to other sects, Jun Changxiao secretly thought: “Ten thousand per person… wouldn’t that be over a hundred million?”
“…”
The system said: “This is the real bandit!”
Jun Changxiao wouldn’t be this exploitative. He always pursued reasonable pricing, so in the end, he charged according to sect level. For example, those ordinary martial artists—one person was only ten thousand spirit stones.
“Whoosh!”
After making a big circle around South Sea Du Prefecture, the Ancient Penetrating Warship, carrying several hundred sect bosses and higher-ups, flew toward West Sea Ling Prefecture.
“Such fast speed!”
“This old man never imagined that one day he would ride a ship across the endless sea through the firmament!”
“These ten thousand spirit stones were well spent!”
The sect bosses gathered on the deck, looking at the magnificent ocean below and feeling the extreme speed. Their faces all showed shock.
Although Palace Master Qiu and the seven grand elders were also very shocked, even realizing that this ship’s speed was much faster than their own flight, thinking about the one hundred thousand spirit stones they paid, if they didn’t get some special experience, it would truly be a complete loss.
The Ancient Penetrating Warship’s super performance shocked the various major sects of South Sea Du Prefecture, making them no longer dwell on the spirit stones they handed over.
This was Jun Changxiao’s brilliance—openly extorting your money, yet in the end making those who were cheated develop a feeling of “this wasn’t a loss.”
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West Sea Ling Prefecture, Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
When the Ancient Penetrating Warship once again hovered over the training grounds, Alliance Leader Han led a group of higher-ups rushing out to greet them. Upon learning they needed to go to the continent to participate in an event, he immediately agreed and obediently handed over spirit stones.
So practiced and conscious—it stemmed from Jun Changxiao having come before.
As the saying goes, the first time is awkward, the second time is familiar. When Dog Leftover goes to South Sea Du Prefecture again someday, Seven Star Palace will definitely be as enthusiastic as Alliance Leader Han, and absolutely no conflicts will occur.
After picking up several hundred influential bosses in West Sea Ling Prefecture, the Ancient Penetrating Warship traveled to East Sea Yu Prefecture, inviting the three great empire emperors and powerful martial artists onto the ship.
The numbers weren’t few—nearly three thousand.
These martial artists represented the entire three overseas prefectures.
“Everyone.”
On the way to the continent, Jun Changxiao said seriously: “Because the Martial Alliance Grand Assembly is still two months away, after arriving at the Eternal Sect, this master will arrange for you all to stay at Tiegu Town at the mountain’s base. Please handle your own food and lodging.”
“…”
The expressions on everyone’s faces became colorful.
This warship’s speed was super fast—reaching the continent probably wouldn’t even take a day.
You’re picking us up this early—aren’t you deliberately tricking us into going to that whatever Tiegu Town to spend money?
“Whoosh—”
The Ancient Penetrating Warship traveled at extreme speed through the line where sky meets sea. A few hours later, it arrived within Southwest Yang Prefecture’s Qingyang Prefecture.
“Honored guests, please come inside.” Auntie Wang stood at the entrance of Yunlai Inn welcoming them. Only after all the three prefecture bosses entered did she say: “Stinky boy, instead of properly managing the sect, how did you run out to solicit customers for Auntie?”
“Auntie Wang.”
Jun Changxiao said in a low voice: “These are all big shots from overseas who’ll be staying here for over two months…” He paused briefly, made a money-rubbing gesture, and said: “You understand what I mean, right?”
If the powerhouses from the three prefectures who entered the inn saw this, they would definitely be absolutely certain that this guy picked them up so early deliberately to trick them into spending money!
Fortunately, Auntie Wang was a proper businesswoman and didn’t raise prices arbitrarily. She still charged according to normal standards and even provided free breakfast for them.
Tiegu Town was now the most prosperous marketplace in Southwest Yang Prefecture because it sold various high-quality resources related to the martial path.
The powerhouses from the three prefectures who had lived overseas for so long wouldn’t hole up in their rooms all day playing homebodies. When they had free time, they would go out in groups to browse. Until… entering Tang’s Pill Workshop, they couldn’t control their money pouches.
“Sect Master.”
The next day, Yuan Feng came to report: “The people you brought are really generous spenders. Just yesterday at the pill workshop alone, they spent over ten million spirit stones!”