Some were astonished by Jiang Chen’s reappearance, but most were quite pleased. His Crowning Empyrean Pills were still yet to be sold, after all.

According to the prior agreement, the Eternal genius was to auction them after the conclusion of the competition. However, he felt it was best to wait until after the formation of the alliance.

To do so right now would strain relations between Eternal and at least some of the sacred lands. This would be highly disadvantageous. Prime Gao, of the Flora Sacred Land, knew this as well. 

“Young Jiang Chen.” He breathed out through a skin-deep smile. “You are blessed...