Chapter 274: The Black Market of the Human Federation
However, Shen Xing could roughly guess why this type of weapon was ineffective against Seventh Realm.
It was likely not due to a lack of destructive power, but rather being “countered”.
Upon reaching the Seventh Realm, various profound methods reached another level, far from being as simple as the Sixth Realm. No matter how powerful this weapon was, it had to hit its target.
In fact, this weapon might not even be effective on the interdimensional battlefield—it was too easy to tear space in that place.
From this perspective, although powerful, its applicability was quite limited.
However, Shen Xing only wanted to use it against the Sun and Moon Realm experts of the other world, so these limitations were not a problem.
The only headache for him now was the “Military Merit Points”.
“Major General, huh.” Shen Xing had a headache, “Do you think I can buy this kind of thing from the Dragon Gate Association?”
“I’m afraid it won’t be that easy.” Nangong Jin Yi shook her head, “Military weapons are not allowed to be sold privately. The Dragon Gate Association would not violate this iron rule of the Human Federation.”
“That’s true.” Shen Xing was quite disappointed.
The Dragon Gate Association was a registered organization within the Human Federation, so they naturally abided by the law.
Mainly, it was because of Ji Long. Ji Long was a member of the Human Federation’s Supreme Council. Although not a Supreme Councilor, even ordinary councilors were not someone just any Seventh Realm could join. One had to have made great contributions to the Human Federation.
As the strongest director of the Dragon Gate Association, he would naturally not allow the Dragon Gate Association to do such a thing.
Could it be that the only way was to frantically increase his military rank?
“If you really need it and are willing to take a risk…” Nangong Jin Yi hesitated slightly, seemingly unsure whether she should say it, but facing Shen Xing’s expectant gaze, she finally said with a bit of resignation, “You can try to find the ‘Ten Thousand Merchants Association’.”
“Ten Thousand Merchants Association?” Shen Xing was taken aback.
“Yes, it’s a powerful anti-federation organization,” Nangong Jin Yi said solemnly, “They have a Seventh Realm expert.”
“Hiss—” Shen Xing took a deep breath in his heart.
This was a big deal.
As far as he knew, anti-federation organizations with Seventh Realm experts were already among the most powerful, because all Eighth Realm experts belonged to the Human Federation!
“Moreover, this person is not an ordinary Seventh Realm. Two hundred years ago, he was already at the late stage of the Seventh Realm. Now, he is likely at the Completion stage.” Nangong Jin Yi was worried that Shen Xing was not taking it seriously enough, so she added, “Although breaking through to the Eighth Realm is extremely difficult, he is one of the people in human civilization most likely to break through to the Eighth Realm.”
“Then what is his organization’s ideology?” Shen Xing frowned, “Or rather, what does he dislike about the Human Federation?”
“Naturally, it’s commerce.” Nangong Jin Yi explained, “He particularly dislikes the various restrictions that the Human Federation has placed on commerce, especially the hierarchy system. He believes that commerce should be composed solely of commerce. The Ten Thousand Merchants Association he established is such a place where one can trade freely. No matter what kind of thing it is, it can likely be bought there.”
“From this perspective, it seems…”
Shen Xing was about to say that it didn’t seem too bad, but Nangong Jin Yi interrupted him in a low voice.
“Someone once used a planet-destroying cannon bought from him to destroy a space city, killing tens of millions of people, and several Sixth Realm experts also perished.”
“…” Shen Xing was silent for a moment.
Sure enough, behind some of the Human Federation’s regulations, there might be a painful price.
But that place even sold planet-destroying cannons?
Shen Xing felt a little scared. Some things should not be allowed to circulate freely in the market.
“It was after that incident that the Ten Thousand Merchants Association was identified as an anti-federation organization. Before that, it was at most a black market organization for illegal trade.” Nangong Jin Yi herself was also a little emotional. However, after looking at Shen Xing and hesitating for a moment, she still said, “The Ten Thousand Merchants Association is a mobile spaceship, but after all, for the sake of trade, there are still channels to obtain its coordinates. If you really want to take the risk, I can ask my family to try.”
“What are the risks?” Shen Xing asked.
“Naturally, the risk of being targeted by space pirates,” Nangong Jin Yi explained, “There are a large number of space pirates gathered near the Ten Thousand Merchants Association’s spaceship. The risk of being targeted is extremely high, especially for those who are not strong enough. Moreover, many anti-federation organizations have trade relations with the Ten Thousand Merchants Association. They accept anyone when it comes to trade.”
Shen Xing frowned, but soon relaxed.
If it was this kind of risk, he wasn’t too worried.
After all, he had the shuttle.
He could take a small spaceship there. If he was targeted, he could just run away.
Nangong Jin Yi looked at Shen Xing’s expression and knew that he was already tempted. She couldn’t help but sigh softly in her heart and said, “I’ll try. Although I’ve left the Nangong Family, the Nangong Family also values you very much. This small matter shouldn’t be a problem.”
“Then I’ll have to trouble you.” Shen Xing nodded.
He had indeed made up his mind.
Moreover, he was also very interested in this Ten Thousand Merchants Association. After all, with two worlds at his disposal, he was invincible in trade.
It was only within the Human Federation that he was greatly restricted. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have to worry about wealth at all.
However, this galaxy was indeed vast. He had spent a lot of time in the other world and had indeed neglected this starry sky.
Now, the situation in the other world had reached a stalemate. Perhaps he could try to break the deadlock from here.
Thinking like this, Shen Xing became even more expectant.
While waiting for Nangong Jin Yi’s reply, he continued his cultivation. Strength was the most important thing. If he had the strength of the Seventh Realm now, he could already openly reveal the world he possessed and directly obtain huge benefits from it.
Even if he had the strength of the Fifth Realm, many things would be much easier. Not to mention anything else, First Realm and Second Realm inscription firearms could be launched as products. Even some low-realm pills would also have an extremely huge market.
Therefore, he still had to improve his strength.
And Nangong Jin Yi did not disappoint Shen Xing. As she said, the Nangong Family did have the coordinates of the Ten Thousand Merchants Association.
The Ten Thousand Merchants Association’s spaceship would appear at a pre-notified coordinate at a fixed time. Anyone could board the ship at that time. It could be considered one of the most daring “anti-federation organizations”, which was also related to the powerful strength of its owner.
Of course, it was also because the Eighth Realm experts did not pay attention to these internal conflicts. To the Eighth Realm, even members of anti-federation organizations, as long as they could break through to the Eighth Realm, could become a assist—after the Eighth Realm, key interests could only be obtained from the other world. All human Eighth Realm experts would have a unified interest relationship.
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This was what Principal Hu had told Shen Xing back then, so Shen Xing wasn’t too surprised by this “anti-federation organization” that openly publicized its location.
If it weren’t for the huge impact of the planet-destroying cannon incident, this Ten Thousand Merchants Association might still be just a “black market”.
And when Nangong Jin Yi took out the star map, Shen Xing’s eyes narrowed. He found that it would take a full three months to reach the nearest boarding location.
“The time is a bit long,” he said with some regret.
“Indeed.” Nangong Jin Yi also had no other choice.
The location and time were all determined by the Ten Thousand Merchants Association.
“Then let’s not go.” Shen Xing said again.
“Huh?” Nangong Jin Yi was taken aback.
“It’s not urgent anyway. It’s better to get stronger first.” Shen Xing smiled.
“…”
Nangong Jin Yi’s bright eyes were filled with suspicion.
But she still didn’t say anything.
Naturally, she couldn’t imagine that someone could return from anywhere at any time.
In fact, Shen Xing didn’t even need to return.
He only needed a spaceship, then set the route for this spaceship, and then fix a spatial anchor point on the spaceship’s coordinate system.
Let the spaceship travel with the spatial anchor point on its own. When it arrived at the location, he could directly teleport there.
Why would he need to waste three months on the road?
He could just use the spaceship he had previously brought to the other world. That spaceship was bought entirely for that main cannon, but it also had a warp drive. It could just fly slowly.
Three months wouldn’t take too long.
However, there was no need to explain this to Nangong Jin Yi.
So, this matter passed just like that.
Shen Xing still lived his own life, cultivating, going to Sand Court to spar with people, and then continuing to cultivate. Once any life formed a routine, time would pass quickly. Not to mention, after reaching the Spirit Realm, the perception of time changed. A casual meditation could last ten days to half a month.
However, while he was enjoying his regular life, others would not just watch him live so comfortably.
After the fifth Mountain and Sea Realm expert in Sand Court honestly handed over his pills, their ancestor finally spoke on the high-level communication jade token of Sand Court.
“There is a set of Saint Realm secret treasures that can be used.”
However, there was a long silence on the jade token, and then came excited voices.
“Ancestor is finally going to take action!”
“It’s actually a Saint’s secret treasure?!”
“With Ancestor taking action, victory is assured!”
“Great, Ancestor will save us from our predicament!”
“That brat is definitely doomed this time!”
“…”
Each voice was filled with excitement and constant congratulations.
However, this was on the jade token.
Privately, the discussions among the Mountain and Sea Realm experts were quite different.
“Where did our Sand Court get a Saint’s secret treasure? Weren’t all the secret treasures handed over after the last Saint fell?”
“What a joke. Even if we had one, how could we dare to take it out so casually?”
“Maybe it’s a secret treasure for escape, just like that brat.”
“If we had such a secret treasure, we would have taken it out long ago.”
“No need to ask, this must be a test. I’m afraid a certain Sacred Ground is taking action!”
“Dragon Race, Dragon Race! How could these Sacred Grounds sit still?”
“What should we do?”
“I have a suggestion. How about we go and warn that brat?”
“Hiss—! If Ancestor finds out, you’ll definitely die!”
“…”
Those who could cultivate to the Mountain and Sea Realm, especially in a force like Sand Court, were no fools. It was obvious that something unusual was going on behind the scenes.
