A Millionfold Return: My Children Cultivate Immortality, I Become a God - Chapter 219

Chapter 219: Grand Opening, Cai Jiuyuan Arrives at the Scene

Time flew by, and soon it was the day of the grand opening for the Wu Commerce Association’s Central Plains Region Branch. To create a buzz around the event, Lu Ziqi specifically reached out to many forces to attend.

These forces were also curious to see whether the Yaoyuan Commerce Association or the Wu Commerce Association was stronger, as they could potentially witness a historical moment today.

“President, most of the invited guests have arrived. Don’t you think it’s time for you to make your appearance?”

At that moment, in the backstage of the Wu Commerce Association, the Vice President selected by Lu Ziqi approached him and inquired.

Hearing this, Lu Ziqi nodded. His task was to present the innovations developed by the Wu Commerce Association at this stage. The storefront base stations were already constructed, and once everything was announced, sales could begin immediately.

However, before stepping out, Lu Ziqi’s expression grew serious, and he took a deep breath to suppress his inner unease.

He was taking a gamble, betting that the Wu Commerce Association would send someone over. After all, if he was correct, the Yaoyuan Commerce Association would definitely send someone to stir up trouble today. Given his own cultivation level, he would have no issue dealing with Cai Jiuyuan, but there was also the matter of Lu Guan behind the Yaoyuan Commerce Association.

The other side had a powerful Immortal King at the Initial Stage; with just a flick of his finger, he could crush Lu Ziqi. Of course, Lu Ziqi was unaware that Cai Jiuyuan had already broken through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm; otherwise, he wouldn’t have entertained the thought of confronting him.

Soon, Lu Ziqi walked to the center of the stage amidst the gazes of the heads of various forces in the Central Plains Region and began his speech.

At the beginning, when the heads of forces in the Central Plains Region heard Lu Ziqi’s words and saw the mobile phone he presented, their expressions turned extremely serious. Initially, they had scoffed at it, but upon reflection, if such a product were released, it would undoubtedly have a monumental impact on the entire Central Plains Region, Southern Region, and even the Upper Realm.

For instance, most cultivation techniques in the current immortal world were printed in written scrolls, but if products like mobile phones were released, cultivation techniques could be uploaded to the internet, allowing everyone to access them.

Although Lu Ziqi stated that accessing cultivation techniques on the mobile phone would require a payment of spirit stones or immortal crystals, it would still have a significant effect on ancient cultivation practices.

During the five hours of the presentation, Lu Ziqi sequentially announced the products sold by the Wu Commerce Association, which of course included pills, talismans, and portable arrays.

In summary, whatever other associations sold, the Wu Commerce Association had as well, and even items not sold by others were available at their shop.

“Starting today, the Wu Commerce Association will gradually open branches in various cities across the Central Plains Region, and everyone is welcome to visit.”

Lu Ziqi took a deep breath, just as the guests were about to applaud, when suddenly a figure stood up, causing hands that were poised to clap to be lowered.

It was none other than Cai Jiuyuan and the Vice President of the Yaoyuan Commerce Association who stood up.

Cai Jiuyuan, with a cold smile on his face, looked at Lu Ziqi and said, “Lu Ziqi, long time no see. It seems you’ve found a new backing, haven’t you?””What’s this? Planning to come back for revenge? Or looking for death?”

As Cai Jiuyuan spoke the latter part, his tone dripped with killing intent, clearly indicating an unknown past between him and Lu Ziqi. When Lu Ziqi saw Cai Jiuyuan, his expression turned extremely stern. If looks could kill, Cai Jiuyuan would have been obliterated long ago.

“Cai Jiuyuan, I’m definitely coming back for revenge as long as you’re still alive.”

“Hmph, revenge? You? Or the Wu Commerce Association behind you? By the way, there’s something I haven’t told you yet—your Dao Companion, very moist!”

Cai Jiuyuan’s tone was exceptionally sinister, his gaze at Lu Ziqi filled with amusement, as if he could shatter Lu Ziqi’s heart with those words. In Lu Ziqi’s heart, that Dao Companion who had already passed away was a taboo topic, a forbidden scale. Sure enough, as soon as Cai Jiuyuan finished speaking, Lu Ziqi could no longer restrain himself.

“Cai Jiuyuan, you’re courting death!”

With that, in the next moment, a long sword appeared in Lu Ziqi’s hand as he charged at Cai Jiuyuan. The surrounding guests, witnessing this scene, wisely distanced themselves, fearing the battle’s aftermath, especially since both were at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level; many of the guests were merely Golden Immortals and could not withstand the fallout.

Seeing Lu Ziqi coming at him, Cai Jiuyuan wore a cold smile on his face. This was exactly what he had wished for. It was the perfect opportunity for him to test the strength of the Wu Commerce Association behind Lu Ziqi. If the Wu Commerce Association sought accountability from him later, he could easily claim that Lu Ziqi struck first, and he was merely responding in self-defense.

In the next second, Lu Ziqi reached Cai Jiuyuan. Unflustered, Cai Jiuyuan raised his hand and effortlessly sent Lu Ziqi’s long sword flying. Before Lu Ziqi could react, another palm strike was aimed at him.

“What!”

Lu Ziqi sensed Cai Jiuyuan’s aura, disbelief etched on his face. He could only extend both hands to block the incoming strike. Since this was merely a test, Cai Jiuyuan didn’t hold back fully, and Lu Ziqi only suffered a minor injury.

“What? You’ve actually broken through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal?”

As he sensed Cai Jiuyuan’s aura, Lu Ziqi’s expression gradually soured. If Cai Jiuyuan had broken through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, did he still have a chance for revenge?

Although it was only a small realm higher than his own, the power difference was monumental and cannot be compared, to say the least.

“Is that surprising? After all, I’ve worked so hard, and with enough resources, breaking through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal is not difficult. As for you, how dare you oppose me on my own territory? Then, die!”

After the earlier probing, Cai Jiuyuan began to believe that the Wu Commerce Association behind Lu Ziqi had no intention of protecting him; with that thought in mind, there was no need for him to hold back.

Now that he had reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, it was time for this nemesis, Lu Ziqi, to meet his end.

After all, as long as Lu Ziqi was alive, he would never have a peaceful night’s sleep.

At this moment, Lu Ziqi, upon learning that Cai Jiuyuan had broken through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, felt a growing sense of despair. Previously, he had the confidence because the master of the Central Plains Region, Lu Guan, would not interfere in their struggle, and given that he was at the same realm as Cai Jiuyuan, he could at least run away if he lost.

But now that Cai Jiuyuan had surpassed him, escaping was no longer an option. What he hoped for now was that someone from the Wu Commerce Association would come to protect him.