C766 Nine Colors of Aurora Polaris

"Ah, so you are the renowned Woo Zhengyang, the madman himself. A pleasure to meet you!" Upon realizing the person before him was Woo Zhengyang and recalling the Sun family's attitude, Sun Mingyuan greeted him with a polite bow and a smile.

"No need for formalities. I'm here to purchase the Void Stone, so let's skip the small talk," Woo Zhengyang replied with a courteous smile.

"If Young Master Woo desires the Void Stone, allow me to fetch it for you as a token of apology for our previous misunderstanding," Sun Mingyuan offered, not wanting to offend Woo Zhengyang but also unwilling to let Sun Mingyang off easily. Last time, he had to leave in embarrassment, and he couldn't let that happen again without losing face.

"If it was just a misunderstanding, there's no need for a gift. Besides, I prefer straightforward transactions, so I'd rather buy it myself," Woo Zhengyang stated, showing no intention of giving Sun Mingyuan any leeway. He then turned to Sun Mingyang and asked, "Sun Mingyang, may I ask how much you're asking for the Void Stone?"

"Uh... one hundred... eighty... sixty top-grade spirit crystals," Sun Mingyang stammered, caught off guard.

Initially, he had planned to sell the Void Stone quickly without aiming for a high price. After Sun Mingyuan's interference, he had resigned himself to giving it away to ensure the safety of the woman he loved. But now, with someone standing up for him, he couldn't justify asking for more and simply named the lowest price he could offer.

"You might not be familiar with the market, but sixty is a bit low. I'll offer one hundred and twenty top-grade spirit crystals," Woo Zhengyang said, placing the crystals in front of Sun Mingyang.

Everyone was speechless. Sun Mingyang had already surprised them with his offer of sixty, which was hard to believe but understandable since Woo Zhengyang was stepping in to help him out. It wouldn't have been surprising if he had given it away for free.

Many thought Woo Zhengyang was intervening because he needed the Void Stone himself and was trying to get a good deal. But now, offering double the price left everyone puzzled.

Could it be that this guy genuinely stepped in because he couldn't stand Sun Mingyuan's actions? The legendary maverick Woo Zhengyang couldn't really be that unconventional, could he?

"I remember my room is right next to Sun's. Why don't you both come back with us? I'm really curious about how you captured the Void Stone. Do you have time to tell me about it?" Woo Zhengyang continued, unfazed by the confused looks from others.

"We have time, we have time!" Sun Mingyang quickly agreed, understanding that Woo Zhengyang was trying to help them escape Sun Mingyuan's harassment.

Soon, the four of them left together...

Not long after, Sun Mingyuan stormed off in a huff, swinging his arms in frustration.

After returning to the carriage, Sun Mingyang tried to give the spirit crystals back to Woo Zhengyang, but Woo Zhengyang naturally refused to accept them. Even though Woo Zhengyang was nearly bankrupt after being swindled by the Myriad Connection Association, he wasn't short of 120 high-grade spirit crystals. Besides, he knew Sun Mingyang needed them more.

Thinking about Sun Mingyang's situation, Woo Zhengyang couldn't help but think of his own parents, whom he had never met. Their similar circumstances compelled him to lend a helping hand.

Sun Mingyang and his companion expressed their gratitude profusely before returning to their compartment. Bing Yue toyed with the Void Stone, teasing, "You're really someone who's going to change the world, making such grand gestures. But as far as I know, you might be running low on spirit crystals yourself!"

Woo Zhengyang replied with mock annoyance, "Isn't it all for getting you the Void Stone? When I run out of spirit crystals, I'll be relying on you."

"Alright, I've been waiting for you to say that. I'll take care of you... haha..."

...

The train continued on its journey, and everything settled into a calm routine. The Qian Trading Company's influence spanned across the thirty-six regions of the central states. Not even the Sun family from little Golden Scale City, nor the members of the Golden Scale Sect, would dare break the rules on the train. So, Woo Zhengyang wasn't worried about Sun Mingyuan causing any trouble.

In the following days, Bing Yue focused on studying the Void Stone, while Woo Zhengyang explored his Void Power. However, neither of them made any significant progress.

A few days later, an announcement came over the car's radio: the breathtaking phenomenon of the Limitless Domain was just ahead!

Much like the lava spectacle of the Golden Scale Domain, the outskirts of the Limitless Domain were enveloped in a natural wonder known as the Nine-Colored Aurora. This aurora appeared like a chaotic rainbow, a swirl of colors.

Initially, people thought these nine colors were some special substances. Later, they discovered that these were indeed nine unique types of light, each with its own properties. When combined, they became incredibly destructive, overwhelming for the average traveler.

Because it was light, the area covered by the Nine-Colored Aurora was several times larger than the lava fields of the Golden Scale Domain. From the outside in, the light grew progressively stronger.

As the car passed through this spectacle, it was only safe to observe from the outskirts. Deeper within, even this heavily fortified vehicle had to deploy multiple layers of protective barriers.

Not long after the announcement, Woo Zhengyang saw the vibrant display through the window. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, along with black and white, intertwined like a chaotic swirl of paint, yet never blending. At first glance, it was indeed a marvel, but staring too long could make one dizzy.

This is just the outer area; it's said that the light inside is even more intense and eerie. When the Qian Trading Company first opened the hovercar route, they didn't set up multiple layers of barriers outside the windows. Many people inside the hovercar were directly blinded by the intense auroras, and closing their eyes in time didn't help. Even those who didn't look outside suffered significant damage from the unavoidable light.

So, while the lava-filled skies of the Golden Scale Domain and the nine-colored auroras of the Limitless Domain might be equally powerful, the auroras are much harder to deal with in close quarters. With no other choice, the Qian Trading Company resorted to a simple solution: every time they passed through, they used a large amount of Heavenly Essence Stones to set up multiple layers of barriers to block the auroras, preventing passengers from getting hurt.

Not long after entering the laser zone, a notification was given to start the barrier. The entire hovercar was wrapped in layer upon layer of light-blocking shields, plunging everyone inside into darkness. But the darkness didn't last long. Soon, the ceiling of the car lit up with glowing stones. Originally ordinary, these stones had been modified by the Qian Trading Company to project various shapes and atmospheres, creating a unique experience.

Moreover, if you're willing to spend Heavenly Essence Stones or spirit crystals, you can control these glowing stones yourself. Woo Zhengyang couldn't help but admire once again the Qian Trading Company's knack for making money and their creative ideas.