The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2178: Chapter 2178: Li Feng’s Expectation [Part 2]

In fact, Gong Zhi Buddha also knew that the reason Jing Yan specifically reminded the Shadow Tower was likely because he wanted the Mystic Moon Trading House not to obtain a spot in the third round of the Yellow Springs points contest. Regardless of the reason, this favor was considered given to the Shadow Tower. The Shadow Tower received real, tangible assistance.

If it weren’t for Jing Yan’s special reminder, the Shadow Tower might not have been able to secure a spot in the third round. If they had only hired one of Jiao Zuoyan or Tao Bi, it would have been difficult for their final points to surpass the Mystic Moon Trading House.

Upon hearing Gong Zhi Buddha’s words, the others present nodded in agreement.

The palace where the Mystic Moon Trading House’s people resided.

Inside the Great Hall, the atmosphere was extremely heavy and oppressive. In this Yellow Springs points contest, the Mystic Moon Trading House suffered immense losses. Even having dispatched the prodigy Cao Zhiqun from their headquarters proved futile, as they still failed to secure a quota spot. The actual losses were immense, and their reputation was equally battered, with countless people secretly mocking the Mystic Moon Trading House.

This group of Mystic Moon Trading House people all wished they could tear Jing Yan to pieces.

"Inspector General, that rogue Jing Yan opposes our Mystic Moon Trading House specifically. This matter cannot be simply brushed aside. Although our Mystic Moon Trading House engages in tangible business and values harmony for profit, if even a junior of the Nether Sky Realm can scheme against us without retaliation, then wouldn’t any other can step on us in the future?" someone said indignantly.

"Indeed, this scoundrel must be executed," someone immediately echoed.

"This scoundrel may be of the Nether Sky Realm cultivation, but his combat power is clearly formidable, likely on par with Zhiqun. It won’t be easy to kill him; even Immortal Rhythm cultivators of the Heavenly Monarch level might not have absolute certainty in executing him," Building Owner Qi Yuan said in a deep tone.

This Building Owner Qi Yuan, his personal strength also at the Heavenly Monarch level, is at least comparable to some Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs.

"Enough of this!" Inspector Ao Hong waved his hand impatiently.

Everyone fell silent.

"Kill him! Of course, I want to kill! But around this Yellow Spring Cave, there is Yuantong Immortal Venerable, three other forces, and numerous Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs. How can we have a chance to act? Hmph, Li Feng even stood up for that scoundrel today," Inspector Ao Hong said with a fierce gleam flashing in his eyes.

"We need to wait until this matter with the Yellow Spring Cave ends to find an opportunity to kill this scoundrel," Inspector Ao Hong added.

"Inspector General is right."

"When the Yellow Spring Cave is over, it will be this scoundrel’s time of death."

"At that time, he will have no place to be buried," everyone chimed in agreement.

At this moment, Jing Yan was talking with Shan Duogun. Shan Duogun brought fifty billion Black Crystal Stones, and Jing Yan accepted with a smile. Jing Yan had no qualms about the goodwill gesture of the Shadow Tower. Since he was already at odds with the Mystic Moon Trading House, aligning with the other three powers was in Jing Yan’s own interest.

After chatting with Shan Duogun for a while, Jing Yan saw him out, then headed toward the palace where the Ancient Land of Morning Light’s people were.

The people of the Ancient Land of Morning Light were currently all in the Great Hall.

"Ba Tun, Mu Pan, you two..." War God Li Feng, with a solemn expression, looked at the two cultivators in the hall, struggling to find words.

"Lord War God, you don’t need to comfort us. When the third round of the Yellow Springs points contest began, before we entered the Secret Realm, the two of us had already prepared ourselves," Ba Tun said.

"Indeed, for the Ancient Land of Morning Light, this sacrifice is nothing," Mu Pan also said.

Ba Tun and Mu Pan were the two representatives for the Ancient Land of Morning Light in the third round of the Yellow Springs points contest. They burned their bloodlines inside the Secret Realm, causing the points for the Ancient Land of Morning Light to surpass those of the Mystic Moon Trading House.

"Alas, you two are among the elite Nether Sky Realm cultivators of the Ancient Land of Morning Light. This time, burning your bloodlines will likely make it very difficult for you to make future breakthroughs on your paths," War God Li Feng sighed.

For the sake of a spot in the Yellow Spring Cave, losing the future paths of two exceptionally talented cultivators left War God Li Feng wondering whether it was worth it. The spot in the Yellow Spring Cave was indeed important, but Ba Tun and Mu Pan both had great potential to step into the Immortal Rhythm level. Given their talent, if they had reached the Immortal Rhythm level, they could have surpassed the combat power of many Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs.

"Lord War God, we truly have prepared. Our lives belong to the Ancient Land of Morning Light. What does sacrificing our paths matter?" the two reiterated.

To say they didn’t care about their paths would be a lie and self-deception. But for the Ancient Land of Morning Light, they were genuinely willing to sacrifice their paths, and they could even sacrifice their lives.

Cultivators of the Ancient Land of Morning Light are this loyal. Their loyalty to the Ancient Land of Morning Light has become ingrained in their bones. Throughout the long years, the Ancient Land of Morning Light has almost never had a traitor.

"Lord War God, Mr. Jing Yan is asking to meet!" At this moment, a voice sounded.

"Oh?"

"Please invite little friend Jing Yan in," War God Li Feng’s eyes brightened as he said.

Before the start of the third round of the Yellow Springs points contest, War God Li Feng personally went to see Jing Yan to discuss the hiring matter. But Jing Yan’s asking price was an entry spot to the Yellow Spring Cave, and the Ancient Land of Morning Light couldn’t accept such a condition. However, War God Li Feng did not blame Jing Yan for this, and Jing Yan mentioned that he had some confidence in resolving the aftereffects of the Ancient Land of Morning Light’s cultivators burning their bloodlines.

At that time, War God Li Feng found it hard to believe, but considering Jing Yan’s performance in the Yellow Springs points contest, Jing Yan Xiao Ran was no ordinary person, giving War God Li Feng a little hope.

Now, just after the contest ended, Jing Yan came to visit. Naturally, War God Li Feng wondered if Jing Yan was here to solve the problem of the aftereffects of Ba Tun and Mu Pan’s bloodline burning.

But could Jing Yan really do it?

Even things the Immortal Venerable level couldn’t do, could a Nether Sky Realm cultivator like Jing Yan achieve?

In the Immortal Realm, there are indeed ways to resolve the aftereffects of bloodline burning, but such methods are unaffordable even for the Ancient Land of Morning Light. If Jing Yan had a solution, what would be his method, and what price would the Ancient Land of Morning Light have to pay?

In that instant, War God Li Feng thought about many things, but as he pondered, Jing Yan had already walked in from outside.

"Greetings, Senior Li Feng!" Jing Yan cupped his hands toward War God Li Feng.

Then his gaze shifted to the others as he said, "Greetings, fellow Daoists!"

Jing Yan smiled lightly. He referred to the others as fellow Daoists not out of arrogance but because he indeed possessed the strength. Even the Wuxia Heavenly Monarch directly addressed Jing Yan as fellow Daoist in person. Jing Yan’s combat power is indeed close to the Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarch level; even if not entirely, the gap wouldn’t be large.