Chapter 447: Guest Elder Identity, Joining the Merchant Guild

Zhou Chen nodded and stepped into the main hall.

Inside was a spacious hall.

In the center of the hall sat a middle-aged man wearing a purple robe.

The man had a handsome appearance, sharp eyes, and an unfathomable aura.

He was actually at the Sixth Layer of Immortal King Realm.

"I am Xing Yun, the Vice President of the Star Sea Merchant Guild."

"I wonder how I should address this Fellow Daoist?"

The middle-aged man stood up and cupped his hands.

Zhou Chen cupped his hands in return.

"I am Lin Dong, a Loose Cultivator, at the True Immortal Fifth Layer."

"I heard that the Star Sea Merchant Guild is recruiting Guest Elders, so I have come to apply."

A sharp light flashed in Xing Yun's eyes.

His Divine Sense swept over Zhou Chen, only to find that the other party's cultivation was obscured by a layer of mist, making it completely impossible to see through.

To be able to hide from his Divine Sense, the person must be at least at the True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer or above.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lin holds a token from my Star Sea Merchant Guild, you must be a person of destiny."

"I wonder what specialties Fellow Daoist has?"

Xing Yun asked.

Zhou Chen smiled faintly.

"I know a thing or two about Alchemy and combat."

Hearing this, the interest in Xing Yun's eyes grew even stronger.

"Oh?"

"Fellow Daoist Lin has quite the big mouth."

Zhou Chen did not explain; he simply raised his hand and waved.

A strand of Sword Qi appeared out of thin air, drew a perfect arc in the sky, and finally dissipated into nothingness.

The entire process did not cause any ripples.

Xing Yun's pupils constricted.

This level of control over Sword Qi had reached a state of perfection.

Even he might not necessarily be able to achieve it.

"Good!"

"Fellow Daoist Lin truly lives up to his reputation."

"My Star Sea Merchant Guild is precisely lacking in talent like Fellow Daoist."

Xing Yun laughed loudly.

"I wonder what position Fellow Daoist desires?"

Zhou Chen thought for a moment.

"I do not like being constrained."

"I only need the status of a Guest Elder."

"Usually, I don't need to do anything, but when there is a need, I will step in."

Xing Yun nodded.

"That is fine."

"A Guest Elder of my Star Sea Merchant Guild enjoys many privileges."

"You can receive ten thousand supreme grade immortal crystals and three Immortal Rank High Grade Medicinal Pills every month."

"You can also receive a 20% discount at all the shops within the merchant guild."

"The only requirement is that when the merchant guild has a mission, you need to help out."

Zhou Chen nodded in satisfaction.

"Deal."

Xing Yun took out a purple token and handed it to Zhou Chen.

The words "Guest Elder" were engraved on the token.

"This is Fellow Daoist's identity token."

"With this token, you can pass through the Star Sea Merchant Guild without hindrance."

Zhou Chen took the token and tucked it into his robes.

"Thank you, President Xing."

Xing Yun waved his hand.

A maid stepped forward and handed Zhou Chen two Jade Slips.

"Here is a detailed map of the Chaotic Demon Sea, as well as intelligence on the major forces. Take them and familiarize yourself first."

Zhou Chen put away the Jade Slips and cupped his hands to take his leave.

Xing Yun personally saw him out of the main hall.

After Zhou Chen had walked far away, an old man in black walked out from the shadows.

"President, this person's origin is unknown. Are we really going to take him in?"

The old man said in a deep voice.

Xing Yun smiled.

"What does it matter if his origin is unknown?"

"The fact that he could produce that token shows he has a connection with that person."

"It would be foolish not to take in such talent."

"Furthermore, didn't you notice?"

"The aura on this person is unfathomable."

"I even suspect that his true cultivation might have already reached the Immortal King Realm."

The black-clothed old man's expression changed.

"Such a young Immortal King Realm?"

Xing Yun nodded.

"Exactly."

"Such a Genius must be recruited."

"Pass down the orders to treat Fellow Daoist Lin well."

"Whatever he needs, try your best to satisfy him."

The black-clothed old man bowed and withdrew.

After Zhou Chen left the main hall, he took a turn around the island.

He found a secluded courtyard and rented it.

The rent was one thousand high-grade immortal crystals per month.

For an ordinary Cultivator, this was a significant expense.

Zhou Chen, however, did not care at all.

He was now very wealthy; he wouldn't care even if it were ten thousand immortal crystals, let alone one thousand.

The courtyard was not large, with only three rooms.

After setting up dozens of Formations in the main room, Zhou Chen sat down cross-legged.

He took out those two Jade Slips and sent his Divine Sense into them.

The first Jade Slip recorded a detailed map of the Chaotic Demon Sea.

The Chaotic Demon Sea spanned hundreds of millions of miles, with countless large and small islands.

Among them, the three largest islands were Black Tide Island, Blood Fiend Island, and Wanbao Island.

Black Tide Island was the headquarters of the Star Sea Merchant Guild.

Blood Fiend Island was the lair of the Blood Demon Hall.

Wanbao Island was where the Wanbao Pavilion was located.

Besides these three main islands, there were countless small islands scattered throughout the sea.

A large number of Loose Cultivators and small forces gathered on these small islands.

Zhou Chen carefully memorized the map and then opened the second Jade Slip.

This Jade Slip recorded intelligence on the major forces.

Star Sea Merchant Guild: President Xing Chen, Tenth Layer Immortal King Realm.

Vice President Xing Yun, Ninth Layer of Immortal King Realm.

Under them are hundreds of Immortal King Elders and tens of thousands of True Immortal Disciples.

Blood Demon Hall: Hall Master Xue Tu, Tenth Layer Immortal King Realm.

Under him are three major Protectors, all of whom are above the Eighth Layer of Immortal King Realm.

The people of the Blood Demon Hall are all cruel and bloodthirsty; they are the most dangerous force in the Chaotic Demon Sea.

Wanbao Pavilion: Pavilion Master Wanbao Immortal Master, Tenth Layer Immortal King Realm.

It is said that they have an Immortal Emperor level power backing them.

The Wanbao Pavilion specializes in purchasing and auctioning various treasures and is financially powerful.

After reading the intelligence, Zhou Chen had a general understanding.

The waters of the Chaotic Demon Sea are deeper than he imagined.

The three major forces are constantly struggling against each other, and none will yield to the others.

Zhou Chen put away the Jade Slip, swept his Divine Thought, and simultaneously opened the System panel.

He wanted to see if there were any Children of Destiny in this Chaotic Demon Sea.

The System panel densely displayed information on dozens of Children of Destiny.

Zhou Chen's gaze swept over them and finally locked onto a name.

[Name: Xiao Han]

[Cultivation: True Immortal Realm Ninth Layer]

[fate: Heavenly Dao's Favorite (Seven-colored)]

[Recent Opportunity: Three days later, in the waters surrounding Blood Fiend Island, he will encounter an ancient Immortal King Immortal Cave and obtain the Immortal King level Top-Grade Cultivation Technique 'Blood Fiend Heavenly Demon Body Refining', greatly increasing his strength]

Zhou Chen noted the location and continued to check the information of other Children of Destiny.

Besides Xiao Han, several other Children of Destiny also had good opportunities.

Some could obtain Immortal Rank Top-Grade Magic Treasures.

Some could obtain precious Heaven And Earth Treasures.

Others could encounter the Legacy of an Immortal King Realm powerhouse.

Zhou Chen noted them down one by one.

"I didn't expect the Chaotic Demon Sea to be such a good place."

"Children of Destiny are gathering here in heaps."

Zhou Chen closed the System panel, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

For the next three days, Zhou Chen remained in the courtyard to Cultivate.

He refined and absorbed all the various Medicinal Pills he had obtained from Gu Ming.

Although his cultivation did not achieve a Breakthrough, it became much more stable.

The Origin Immortal Qi within his body also condensed quite a bit.

Three days later.

Zhou Chen left the courtyard and flew towards Blood Fiend Island.

Blood Fiend Island was about one million miles away from Black Tide Island.

At Zhou Chen's speed, it would only take half a day to arrive.

Along the way, he saw many Cultivators flying over the sea.

Some were going to Blood Fiend Island to trade.

Some were going to hunt Yao Beasts in the sea.

And some were purely searching for Opportunities.

Although the Chaotic Demon Sea was dangerous, it was also full of treasures everywhere.

As long as one's luck was good, it was possible to strike it rich at any time.

Of course, if one's luck was bad, they might not even be able to keep their lives.