The Evolution Compendium

A deep and ominous aura erupted like a concealed dragon emerging from the abyss, gray mist slowly drifting and extending branch-like tendrils.

Various whispers echoed in their ears.

Sharp, chaotic, clamorous... they surged in like a tide, constantly washing over everyone's perception, eroding their sanity.

Gray Mist Authority!

Having consistently feigned minimal consumption, that 1 point of Divine Power used for mimicry still had much of its capacity in reserve.

This scene clearly revealed the other party's identity!

"The King of Black Robes? That forbidden one?"

"How could he possibly be here!!"

"The only one Lord Lu Qi would submit to at this trade fair is that King of Black Robes!"

"..."

Everyone was terrified, cold sweat dripping down their backs, a chill rising from their tailbones straight to the napes of their necks. Were they out of their minds to demand compensation from a forbidden figure!?

Lu Qi, struck by a sudden idea, quickly offered a Storage Bag containing all the auction house's items.

"My lord, please forgive us for this terrible experience you've had. This is a compensatory gift from our Chamber of Commerce."

A large hand formed by the gray mist took the Storage Bag.

The Storage Bag was an extraordinary piece of technology, made from space-element materials, its capacity determined by its grade.

Chu Yi was very satisfied internally but maintained a silent expression.

Iron Gall Bear King, who had once been in close proximity to the King of Black Robes, knew full well the terror of a forbidden existence. He was the first to react, gritting his teeth and offering a lavish gift, "Honored lord, please forgive my unintended offense."

At the same time, he was bleeding internally; these were three portions of Gold-level material, not commonly seen through various channels!

With the first one taking the lead, a group of people, seeking self-preservation, immediately presented a heap of compensatory gifts.

Their hearts uneasy, they silently prayed that he still possessed a shred of humanity.

The actions of a forbidden expert were always reckless, reaching a point where they would easily erase anyone who displeased them with a mere flick of their hand.

In the eyes of this forbidden figure, they were just a bunch of insignificant ants, easily squashed under a thumb.

No one dared to take the risk.

Therefore, to improve his disposition towards them, they showered him with gifts, much like players in a game trying to curry favor with a character.

The King of Black Robes' presence at the trade fair indicated he was also interested in transactions.

But then again, someone tell me, how did the King of Black Robes appear at a perfectly good trade fair?!

It was like having a casual get-together in a small diner, only for one of the world's richest people to walk in—completely out of their league.

Besides, where's your iconic black robe?

A group of renowned experts from the underground world truly felt like crying.

I could just die crying! I came to the trade fair to exchange for resources, but instead, I've ended up losing a fortune! I could seriously just die crying!

Chu Yi accepted everything offered, his tendrils dancing as he reaped the lavish gifts.

Scanning the faces of the experts, who were trying to hide their anguish at being fleeced, he found it rather amusing.

This was his strategy from the start. Using feast dishes for transactions involved long processes and high risks; it was better to just rob them outright!

I am the King of Black Robes. Robbing you is giving you face; don't be ungrateful.

Using the Prophecy of Time, he had orchestrated this entire scenario well in advance.

He made these experts put on smiling faces while painfully offering lavish gifts, thus maximizing his own gains.

From beginning to end, Chu Yi had calculated everything and owed no one any favors.

"Black Robe?"

Princess Gu Guan was stunned. Her graceful steps faltered slightly, her violet eyes filled with dread.

This expert, marked by the Charm Demon Race, turned out to be the ancient and forbidden King of Black Robes?!

She was dumbfounded.

She had previously conversed with this forbidden expert, mistakenly assuming he was a powerhouse from the Enchanting Demon Royal Court.

All in all, while her feelings were complicated, she also held a hint of curiosity towards the figure beneath the Sun Robe.

This forbidden expert is actually quite easy to talk to!

After a while, Chu Yi, having collected a large heap of gifts, nodded slightly and left without a word.

This trading journey had concluded perfectly. Now he needed to quickly assimilate his gains and convert them into personal strength.

Once the forbidden expert had departed, the Beast Taming experts, who had been silent as cicadas in winter, exchanged glances and finally heaved a sigh of relief, wanting to cry but finding no tears.

Being looted by a forbidden one was terrifying, but at least they had kept their lives.

"Legend says the King of Black Robes possesses supreme Mighty Power. Seeing him today, he truly lives up to his name."

"That was close; I almost thought I was dead back there."

"It was also fortunate that this forbidden expert still possessed some rationality; otherwise, this place would have become a river of blood."

After a moment of silence, the crowd, their faces etched with lingering fear, had lost all interest in trading and just wanted to flee.

It was him! the clown-masked man thought, surprised. Could he have come to the Eternal Night Realm for the same purpose as me—to seize the Moon Princess?

However, he had prayed to the Desire Mother Goddess and obtained a crucial piece of information: the King of Black Robes had dealt with two major Evil Gods and suffered immense expenditure, leaving him in a weakened state.

The thousands of tendrils moving beneath the gray mist seemed like a bluff to him, completely lacking the imposing manner he displayed in that battle.

He must have come to the Eternal Night Realm to trade with the Moon Princess.

What a shame. I initially thought he was an exceptionally talented jester, the clown sighed, then his lips curled up in an irrepressible smile of delight.

Tonight, I shall offer the Mother Goddess a banquet of ultimate pleasure!

...

As night deepened, like a vast ink wash painting slowly unrolling, it enveloped the entire land.

In a spacious side hall, it was vast and tranquil.

Pairs of tasseled, glazed lanterns burned brightly above, illuminating countless pearls that shone like myriad stars.

Beaded curtains swayed lightly, and gauzy drapes fluttered.

"King of Black Robes..."

A cool, questioning voice, ethereal in tone, drifted out from behind layers of gauze curtains.

Faintly, a white and violet gown could be seen, its pleated skirt shimmering like flowing moonlight on snow. The gown swayed with a gentle breeze, clinging to a delicate and graceful figure.

"Invite him in."

"As you wish."

The lanterns flickered, and moonlight poured down like a torrent.

A towering pillar of black mist, its aura daunting, transformed into the figure of a woman in a black palace gown. She was a semi-transparent silhouette, her waist as slender as a willow branch in spring, with swirling mist below it.

Her features were beautiful, her jade-like face a deathly pale, resembling a floating ink cloud. Cerulean butterflies danced gracefully around her, scattering light blue, glowing powder.

Fantasy-type Pet Beast, Ghost Maid.

The next moment, dark clouds billowed as the Ghost Maid transformed into a black cloud and flew out from the palace, startling a group of her followers.

...

Having been arranged into an exquisite, undisturbed room, Chu Yi's eyes burned with fervor as he stared at the pile of materials, unconsciously licking his lips.

First and foremost, Treasures contain the Power of Rules. The Dragon-Pointing Pen feeds on Divinity; it's definitely extraordinary, Chu Yi mused.

Peeling the Dragon-Pointing Pen from the golden amber, he took out a bowl of oatmeal porridge made from Wheat Ears Divinity and placed it beside the pen.

This was a 2-star exceptional-grade feast dish.

Instantly, the Dragon-Pointing Pen, resembling a young sapling, writhed with countless root-like filaments that plunged into the oatmeal porridge, greedily absorbing the power from the feast dish.

The next moment, the crimson, web-like curse shattered, and a radiant golden light flared. The entire pen began to grow larger, showing an affectionate demeanor towards Chu Yi!

Dragon-Pointing Pen, successfully restored!

Chu Yi felt a thrill inside. He immediately shed the black robe, revealing skin as smooth as Mutton Fat Jade.

To be on the safe side, he enveloped the entire room with gray mist.

AHEM. Now, it's imagination time!