After such an introduction, Lu Yuanshan and his companions couldn’t help but observe Zheng Kaihe more closely. Zheng Kaihe sensed this and glanced in the direction of Lu Yuanshan and his companions, a faint smile appearing on his face, making it hard for anyone to dislike him. If Bai Yuji hadn’t given this reminder, Lu Yuanshan and the others would indeed have thought Zheng Kaihe was an easygoing person. Bai Yuji also introduced several other key figures to guard against, all of whom were late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, and half of them were well-known loose cultivators. For a loose cultivator to achieve fame and reach late-stage Foundation Establishment, they would already have skillful means, being more resilient and powerful than cultivators of the same realm. After some introductions, the time for the trade conference soon arrived. At this moment, an elder emerged from the inner hall of the Misty Pavilion, accompanied by several Crystallization Cultivators as they headed towards the stage. The elder’s appearance instantly captured the attention of all the cultivators in the venue, and the previously lively atmosphere suddenly fell silent. The elder instantly became the focal point of the entire venue. Bai Yuji’s gaze sharpened as she whispered upon seeing the elder step out. Lu Yuanshan and his companions, being close to Bai Yuji, naturally heard her whisper, and they silently recalled the name ’Elder Li,’ connecting it to the idea that a Golden Core Ancestor would be present at this trade conference. The elder before them must be the Golden Core Ancestor, Li Xuansheng. Only a powerhouse of this level would have several Crystallization Cultivators accompanying them. "This person is the Golden Core Ancestor." "Six Crystallization Cultivators in attendance, what a grand display!" Li Xuansheng’s appearance drew everyone’s focus, and they felt his strong aura. Li Xuansheng did not restrain his Golden Core presence; the fluctuations of his cultivation emanated from him like a coiled True Dragon, exuding a powerful and authoritative air, causing the cultivators present to feel immense pressure, as though facing a colossal entity standing tall. Some Foundation Establishment cultivators subconsciously took a few steps back after sensing this Golden Core aura, feeling their pressure doubled on them. A Golden Core Ancestor, if targeting a Foundation Establishment cultivator, could crush them just with the aura released. No matter how strong a Crystallization Cultivator was or how many magical treasures they carried, they could pose no threat to a Golden Core cultivator. With a flick of the hand, a Golden Core Ancestor could slay a Crystallization Cultivator. "Fifth-Layer Golden Core." After Li Xuansheng’s appearance, Lu Ping’s gaze also fell on him, and through inspection, he discerned the exact cultivation of the Golden Core Ancestor. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✦𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚✦𝕟𝕖𝕥 A Fifth-Layer Golden Core, compared to his own Golden Core Great Perfection realm, there was more than just a slight difference. Combining his main cultivation path of the Sword Immortal, if he were to confront Li Xuansheng, the opponent wouldn’t last three moves. But that was before his fall. Now, being in a consciousness state, Lu Ping couldn’t contend even with a Crystallization Cultivator without using [Three-star Resurrection]. This... it’s urgent to develop the sect quickly and see if resurrection is possible someday. Lu Ping pushed down his thoughts. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Misty Pavilion." As everyone assessed Li Xuansheng, he began to speak. "I am Li Xuansheng, the manager of this trade conference!" After a brief self-introduction, the cultivators below the stage realized and confirmed Li Xuansheng’s identity as the Golden Core Ancestor. Many cultivators stepping onto Hidden Mist Island and even the Qingli Sea for the first time saw Li Xuansheng in person. Some were seeing a Golden Core Ancestor for the very first time. Usually, it was rare to get such close contact with even Crystallization Cultivators, let alone a lofty Golden Core Ancestor. After all, the circles of cultivators at different levels naturally differ. Crystallization Cultivators would not mingle with Foundation Establishment or Qi Cultivators. Seeing Li Xuansheng already on stage and speaking, all cultivators listened quietly, not daring to interrupt him. Li Xuansheng alone was enough to suppress the entire venue. If he wanted to act, no one present would escape alive. "Regarding the rules of this trade conference, I believe all of you are aware, but as a precaution, I say it upfront, during the conference, no one can break the rules or disrupt the trade." "Those who violate will find no mercy from me!" Following these words, the Golden Core realm aura erupted from Li Xuansheng, sweeping through the hall, making all the cultivators feel their pressure doubled, almost to the point of suffocation. "Quite a display of power." With Li Xuansheng’s release of aura, Lu Ping’s gaze sharpened, knowing well that everyone must adhere to the trade conference’s rules. For instance, no fighting, no malicious price gouging, everyone present understood these clearly. Now, with Li Xuansheng’s reminder, who dared to defy him and incur his wrath? "Well then, I won’t say much more. Hereby, the Hidden Mist Island trade conference begins." After speaking, Li Xuansheng stepped down from the stage. Off to one side below the stage, an elegant and tall woman gracefully stepped onto the stage. "I am Zhou Yunxi, one of the representatives of this Hidden Mist Island conference." Zhou Yunxi represents one of the six cultivation clans on Hidden Mist Island, presenting treasures produced jointly by the six immortal clans for this trade conference. Aside from her, there is another representative from the Hidden Mist Island Commerce Association. This Hidden Mist Island trade conference is jointly organized by the six immortal clans and the island’s commerce association. Regarding Zhou Yunxi, many local cultivators present were not unfamiliar. This woman is the daughter of the Zhou Family’s patriarch. The Zhou Family is the strongest among the six immortal clans on Hidden Mist Island, belonging to a Golden Core Clan. The patriarch is a Golden Core Ancestor. Zhou Yunxi is the daughter of the Golden Core Ancestor, her current cultivation at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, on the verge of breaking through to the Crystallization Stage. Judging by her age, about twenty-six or twenty-seven, this is indeed her real age, and if she successfully breaks through to the Crystallization Stage, she will be esteemed as a prodigy among her generation. "On behalf of the six immortal clans of Hidden Mist Island, I hereby announce the commencement of the trade conference." Zhou Yunxi did not speak much further, casually retrieving three treasure boxes from her storage bag. She opened the three treasure boxes, presenting the contents to everyone. Inside the first treasure box was a turquoise jade disc. Inside the second was a black Treasure Pill. The third box contained a fiery red Treasure Crystal.