The majority of the forces in the main sea of immortality primarily established their headquarters in the main cities. However, the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion followed the model of a sect.
Mount Shishén was named after the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion, and from afar, one could see a colossal sword erected before the mountain gate.
This giant sword appeared ordinary, but the runes upon it exuded a profound sense of mystery.
"Xuánmù of the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion has come to pay his respects."
Two streams of light landed successively before the giant sword. One of them stepped forward and spoke.
"Two fellow Daoists, please enter!"
A woman's voice emanated from the giant sword before them.
Having received permission, Xuánmù and his companion entered the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion's domain.
Moments later, the two walked into the main hall of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion.
Seated within the main hall were six immortals and gods, who constituted the ruling powers of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion.
"May I ask why you two Daoists have come? It seems we have little to discuss between the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion and the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion," the Pavilion Master of Shishén said calmly.
"Our master wishes to conduct a transaction with the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion."
"This is a letter from our master to all of you."
Xuánmù handed over the jade slip crafted by Qin Hanchu.
"Master? What do you mean?"
"Rumors say the Pavilion Master of Gu Dao was killed. Is it true?"
Although the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion and the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion were separated by hundreds of millions of kilometers, the former had heard some rumors.
They had initially dismissed these as rumors, but Xuánmù's words confirmed their veracity.
"You will know once you read the contents of the jade slip," Xuánmù stated.
The Pavilion Master of Shishén received the jade slip and probed it with her spiritual sense.
Her previously calm expression suddenly turned to shock. "Shenjian Immortal Pavilion has also been taken down by him? And he wants to sell the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion and Shenjian Immortal Pavilion to us?"
"What? Sell the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion and Shenjian Immortal Pavilion to us?"
"Is this a joke? Shenjian Immortal Pavilion is second only to us. Who could possibly take them down?"
"Are you two trying to make a fool of our God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion?"
Upon hearing the Pavilion Master of Shishén's exclamation, the elders of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion glared angrily at Xuánmù and his companion.
As the ruling powers of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion, they were well aware of the foundation and strength of the Shenjian Immortal Pavilion.
Even the top-ranked force would find it difficult to subdue Shenjian Immortal Pavilion in such a short period.
Now, someone actually intended to sell Shenjian Immortal Pavilion and the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion as commodities.
This struck everyone as utterly absurd.
Despite their verbal reprimands, a great deal of confusion churned within them.
Xuánmù and his companion were both warriors at the immortal and divine realms. They wouldn't be making such a jest without reason.
"You should have transmission jade slips from the Pavilion Master of Shenjian and other elders of Shenjian Immortal Pavilion, shouldn't you?"
"You'll know if this is true by simply examining their jade slips," Xuánmù said with a smile.
The Pavilion Master of Shishén quickly opened her storage immortal artifact and found the transmission jade slips from the Pavilion Master of Shenjian and others.
Upon seeing that the transmission jade slip from the Pavilion Master of Shenjian was shattered, her heart was filled with immense shock.
The Pavilion Master of Shenjian was dead. Had Shenjian Immortal Pavilion truly fallen?
Who could have taken down Shenjian Immortal Pavilion so quietly and without a trace?
This matter was certainly not the work of any other immortal pavilion. If it were, they would not be selling the territories of Shenjian Immortal Pavilion and the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion.
"The Grand Elder of Shenjian Immortal Pavilion is dead!"
"Their Fourth Elder and Sixth Elder are also dead."
"Could it be true!"
The elders of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion exchanged shocked glances.
Such an outcome was truly astonishing.
"Who exactly is your master?" the Pavilion Master of Shishén asked Xuánmù and his companion with a shocked expression.
"He is rather unknown in the main sea of immortality. Even if I told you his name, you would not recognize it."
"If you are interested in purchasing the territories of Shenjian Immortal Pavilion, you can arrange a time and place to speak with our master."
Xuánmù's reply left the people of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion in silence.
Their expressions indicated they were communicating through secret messages.
Xuánmù and his companion did not rush, calmly awaiting their response.
After a moment, the Pavilion Master of Shishén spoke, "How about discussing the transaction here?"
"Of course, but only if the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion is genuinely interested in purchasing,"
"If you merely wish to lure our master here to meet you, he will be very displeased."
"If our master becomes angry, you will be responsible for the consequences."
Xuánmù's tone carried a hint of threat, which displeased the people of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion.
However, considering Qin Hanchu's ability to take down Shenjian Immortal Pavilion, they had to proceed with caution.
"We are certainly interested in purchasing, but the price must be right," the Pavilion Master of Shishén stated.
Xuánmù nodded. "I will transmit this message to my master, and he will arrive as soon as possible."
...
A month had passed in the blink of an eye.
The distance between the two forces was considerable. Even with constant use of teleportation arrays, it took a month to arrive.
Led by Xuánmù and his companion, Qin Hanchu and his group arrived at the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion.
To increase credibility, he had also brought along two elders from Shenjian Immortal Pavilion.
"Fellow Daoist, welcome. Forgive us for not venturing far to greet you."
When Qin Hanchu arrived at the mountain gate, the Pavilion Master of Shishén and others were already waiting.
Seeing the elders of Shenjian Immortal Pavilion accompanying Qin Hanchu, the Pavilion Master of Shishén and her peers finally believed that Qin Hanchu had indeed taken down Shenjian Immortal Pavilion.
As Xuánmù had mentioned, Qin Hanchu was an obscure figure in the main sea of immortality.
Despite Qin Hanchu's lack of fame, the Pavilion Master of Shishén and her companions dared not underestimate him.
At the invitation of the Pavilion Master of Shishén and her companions, Qin Hanchu and his group entered the main hall of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion.
After taking their seats, Qin Hanchu got straight to the point. "The territories of Shenjian Immortal Pavilion and the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion are all in my hands. How much is the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion willing to pay for them?"
Upon hearing Qin Hanchu's direct inquiry, the Pavilion Master of Shishén pondered and asked, "Fellow Daoist, name your price, and we will consider it."
"I don't ask for much, fifty million law crystals will suffice."
Qin Hanchu knew that the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion did not have much liquid capital.
Fifty million law crystals was a price they could afford.
"So cheap?"
The various decision-makers of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion were greatly astonished.
The territory of Shenjian Immortal Pavilion alone was worth more than fifty million law crystals. Why was Qin Hanchu asking for such a low price?
Qin Hanchu smiled. "I don't wish to waste time in the main sea of immortality, which is why I am selling it at a low price."
The Pavilion Master of Shishén looked at her companions and communicated through secret message, "This price is incredibly cheap. Merely collecting rent will allow us to recoup our investment quickly."
"Could there be a hidden catch?"
"I also feel something is not quite right. The territories of these two forces are worth at least several hundred million law crystals, yet he is selling them so cheaply."
"As long as we sign a Dao Oath contract, there should be no problem."
Qin Hanchu knew that the people of the God-Slaying Immortal Pavilion were discussing amongst themselves. He calmly sipped his tea and awaited their reply.
"Are these territories only being sold to us?"
"Fellow Daoist, you wouldn't be selling the same item to two different parties, would you?"
The Pavilion Master of Shishén stared at Qin Hanchu and asked.
"This is the Dao Oath contract I have drafted. Isn't a single contract more useful than countless words?" Qin Hanchu waved his hand, sending the Dao Oath contract before them.