The Flowerless Star Core is a natural treasure that can at least bear the weight of a mystical talisman treasure, containing wondrous star skills.

The Star God's External Touch is a treasure capable of transforming the body of a Qi Refiner.

The Taiyi Divine Beard is exceedingly rare, its effects unknown.

However, the preciousness of these three items is obvious.

On the other side, the negotiations between the two factions are doomed to fail. The Sea Tribe, relying on their strength, wants to seize more spots, which the pirates clearly won't agree to.

Yet, the relationship between the Sea Tribe and the pirates is complex, making conflict rather impractical.

The strange demonic vortex near the Taiyi Hall's entrance also makes Xu Guang hesitate to act rashly.

He looked impatiently at the two parties still in discussion, then shouted in the crowd, raising his voice.

"Enough, let's not waste time here. No need to stall, let's go in together and see what we can do!"

With that, no one cared about who spoke just now, and everyone began to move instantly.

"Let's all go in together."

In an instant, everyone gathered near the Taiyi Hall's entrance surged toward the door.

Qing Ye and others' expressions changed dramatically.

Yin Kuang directly soared into the sky; a large azure-purple cauldron expanded in the wind, "A bunch of ants, courting death!"

A terrifying oppressive force emanated from the cauldron, mysteriously aligning with a power from the Celestial Capital, seemingly able to suppress all under the heavens.

Boom!

Someone's body was instantaneously crushed into a mist of blood by this force.

The crowd was momentarily silent.

Xu Guang shouted again, "I don't believe he can kill us all! Charge!"

Simultaneously, a stream of Red Lotus Karmic Fire shot toward the azure-purple giant cauldron, causing it to sway slightly.

This scene rekindled the greed deep within everyone's hearts.

Not only did he act, but hidden masters in the crowd also joined in. The suppressive force from the cauldron was forcibly stopped.

Xu Guang's eyes flickered as he noted several positions from which people had attacked, realizing there were so many experts at the peak of First Grade hidden among them.

Among these people were Qi Refiners and Martial Artists.

Most memorable was a Qi Refiner, who unleashed a palm strike, Seven Stars aligned, forcibly shifting the azure-purple cauldron back a few inches.

Yin Kuang transformed into the Linglong Saint Son's true form, coiling atop the cauldron, roaring furiously.

But he could no longer prevent so many people from rushing into the hall together.

Seeing no other choice, Yin Kuang had to withdraw the cauldron, realizing that bloody suppression could not quench the crowd's thirst for treasure.

Xu Guang also seized the opportunity to dash into the hall.

To his surprise, neither the little flag nor the demonic vortex occupied the entrance but lay deep within the hall; seemingly, the entrance was merely a projection. Once past the doors, both vanished.

Xu Guang couldn't afford to look more closely; his heart was pounding wildly as a whistling sound came from behind.

A massive azure dragon claw reached toward where he stood.

It's Qing Ye.

The True Dragon's aura permeated the air, the power akin to a Desolate Demon God's gathering in the atmosphere.

Xu Guang turned, drawing his Long Sword.

Clang!

Using this strike, he swiftly retreated toward the depths of the hall.

Yin Kuang saw this and was furious.

"Xu Guang!!! It's really you!! Courting death!"

Meeting an enemy, one's eyes flamed with fury; Yin Kuang recognized Xu Guang at a glance but clearly couldn't catch him anymore.

Amid the crowd, Jiang Nanzun, hearing Yin Kuang's words, his gaze flickered, recalling the person standing behind Liu Chuan before.

"Didn't expect you to be here too, then… go die."

The Taiyi Hall was vast; besides the main hall, there were six or seven side halls, with an endless number of rooms.

With so many people entering, any item within these rooms was seen as a precious treasure.

Thus, as soon as the Taiyi Hall was entered by so many people, it instantly became a battleground akin to a meat grinder, with everyone slaughtering frenziedly.

Everyone faced was seen as someone who could be killed.

Blood flowed like rivers, a figure of speech.

Xu Guang's form turned illusory; thanks to his true intent's effect, he was almost unnoticed by others.

He dodged everyone, walking cautiously. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Not only he was doing this; those who could enter had either extraordinary means or outstanding combat strength.

Passing by someone, he sensed something unusual with the shadow beneath their feet; someone was hiding within the shadow.

Extraordinary means. Almost the moment the sound was heard, everyone within the Celestial Capital instantly stopped all actions.

Even two groups who were engaged in battle also ceased action at this moment, as if by tacit agreement.

Xu Guang frowned, looking toward the center of the Celestial Capital, overhead a stream of light passed, countless people rushing toward the Taiyi Hall.

"Master, are we heading there?"

Tao Gu asked somewhat timidly, naturally not wishing Xu Guang to go. Once the Taiyi Hall opened, inevitable stormy encounters would occur, with countless battles, and who knew how many would die.

With her level of power, in such large-scale battles, she'd become nothing more than cannon fodder.

Xu Guang did not respond, simply extended his hand, his robe flaring, enveloping Tao Gu and soaring into the sky.

During the flight, Xu Guang took out his prepared disguise items, changing his appearance, though unlikely fooling those top masters, most of the First Grade experts should be unable to see through his disguise, as long as he wasn't targeted by everyone upon appearing.

Recently, he had been plundering within the Sea Tribe's domain, which had long aroused public outrage. Once revealed, he'd surely face encirclement.

Suddenly, an arrow flew from afar, Xu Guang reached out and caught it, frowning.

It was a Human Race Martial Artist, wielding a Great Bow, whose expression slightly changed upon seeing Xu Guang easily catch the arrow, putting away the bow wanting to flee.

Xu Guang snickered, condensing Qi Force into a Great Bow; he, Xu Mou, wasn't unfamiliar with archery.

The long unused Sunfall Arrow Technique gathered Qi Force, forming layers of red clouds between heaven and earth, accompanied by the Red Lotus Karmic Fire's blaze, charging fiercely at the opponent.

Everything in its path fell to desolation, as if scorched to nothingness.

Boom!

Bang!

A massive shield appeared behind the man, immediately followed by a burly figure.

Xu Guang didn't pursue; their skirmish had already drawn some eyes, forceful pursuit risked exposing his identity.

But that man could exceptionally block his strike, which wasn't bad, within First Grade he counted as an experienced level.

First Grade approaching Nirvana Transformation showed great disparity in combat strength, categorized by battle prowess: initial entry, seasoned, superior, apex, and peak.

Xu Guang had just entered the First Grade, but due to his Five Divine Techniques and two Martial Dao true intents, he was apex from the start.

Now, as his First Grade Cultivation steadily improves, his combat strength nears peak, perhaps already considered peak, at least Xu Guang felt that the Linglong Saint Son, Yin Kuang, of peak level couldn't easily defeat him.

Last time, being chased by him was only because he held the azure-purple cauldron akin to the Celestial Capital's source, containing infinite suppressive power, against which he was no match.

The shield-bearing man, at best superior level, but could block his strike, seeming relaxed, was he a defensive master?

Moments later, outside Taiyi Hall, packed with people yet sharply divided.

The Sea Tribe and Human Race stood on opposite sides.

The Human Race had six people leading, Jiang Nanzun prominently included, along with three men and two women, presumably the peak First Grade combat masters entering this time.

Opposing them from the Sea Tribe were nine people, naturally including Yin Kuang, who, based on stance, appeared to be among the strongest three in the Sea Tribe's prodigies' eyes.

"Miss Yan, we're acquainted, I'll give you face, how about this time allowing thirty Human Race, seventy Sea Tribe into the Taiyi Hall?"

The treasures inside the hall were limited, naturally, they did not want too many entering; a hundred seemed like a good figure.

The woman standing beside Jiang Nanzun remained expressionless, "Qing Ye, it's been years, you're still so arrogant, do you think it's possible?"

This woman's surname is Yan, named Yan Ruge, renowned for her mystery, rumored to be from the Nine Saints Island of the Sea.