Apocalypse Gachapon

Chapter 2232: Buying life (2)

Silence became the theme of this moment.

Five point five billion—a figure that would stun anyone speechless.

Not to mention a small clan like the Star-Eye Clan; even for super clans like the Su Clan and the Huoʼer Star people, this was absolutely a price that could make them utter the words ”astronomical figure.”

This amount was roughly equivalent to the Huoʼer Star peopleʼs earnings from dozens of Planet Hunting Grounds, roughly equivalent to the profits of the Taros Red Dwarfs selling hundreds of thousands of Red Condensation-grade equipment pieces, roughly equivalent to the Reina Star peopleʼs savings over several decades...

This was a figure that could drive any race insane.

Yes, the Huoʼer Star peopleʼs dignity had been trampled this time; they had sacrificed hundreds of thousands of elite warriors this time, and even lost a prince and several great experts.

But all of this seemed somewhat pale and powerless in the face of five point five billion Moonspan Gold.

Just now, practically all the Huoʼer Star people had wanted to slaughter the Su Clan and the minor race alliance members to the last, and to torture the unconscious Huo Zhi to death.

But now, after hearing this figure, they fell silent.

If someone else had said it, they might not have believed it. But now, the one making the offer was the Su Clanʼs most famous elder, and the one making the promise was their youngest great expert. Even if it was not Ye Zhongming of the Su Clan, he was still this yearʼs top Novice, Jie Suʼs good friend, and the representative of the minor race alliance of Dark Strip City.
Although they might not be able to come up with five point five billion all at once, given some time, or by offsetting the value with equipment and items, it should be possible.

Although the Huoʼer Star people had lost so many, with this five point five billion, they could definitely restore their strength and even rise significantly.

As for Kunzuo, he held a Lie God-grade weapon. But if someone offered him five point five billion Moonspan Gold to buy this Falling Saint Bow, would he sell it?

The answer was yes, because with five point five billion, he could buy Lie God-grade items again, and more than one at that.

Under these circumstances, was hatred really that important?

Everyone on the scene fell quiet, waiting for Kunzuo to make a decision.

Five point five billion—this was already the bottom line for Jie Su, Ye Zhongming, and the others.

Any more, and the Su Clan and the minor race alliance would be dragged down.

Even so, Jie Su would inevitably face the most ferocious attacks from within the Su Clan upon his return. It was only because he had become a great expert that he had the confidence to face them.

But if it were any more, he estimated he could not bear it either. No matter how much Yaohan Su cared for him and favored him, first and foremost, he was the clan leader of the Su Clan. Everything had to be considered from the Su Clanʼs overall interests. Even Jie Su could not cross the line in his actions.

The same applied to Ye Zhongming. He and White Robe bore responsibility for this money, and it was the lionʼs share of the responsibility, because Jie Su and the Su Clan were, in the final analysis, helping White Robe. The reason Ye Zhongming now had the confidence to agree to this amount was, first, because as a Glorious Craftsman, he himself was a wealth-generating machine. Given time, he could create miracles.

The second reason was that Ye Zhongming had the Library Palace behind him.

As the saying goes, experience determines oneʼs horizons.

Previously, Ye Zhongming had gained the recognition of the Library Palace, and they had casually thrown out ten million Moonspan Gold. At the time, it had truly stunned the Cloud Peak King, who had just finished the Novice battlefield. He had felt that that was a truly huge sum.

But later, Ye Zhongming discovered that for some large clans or super clans, ten million Moonspan Gold really was not much. The Library Palace, with its many years of accumulated wealth, surely had a lot. Several tens of millions should only be a small part. If he asked, the Library Palace would certainly support him with a considerable amount.

But like Jie Su, five point five billion was the bottom line. It could not go higher. He was not a printing press after all.

”Do you know why the Huoʼer Star people have remained a super clan for so many cosmic years? Do you know why we have always been able to lead a faction and show no signs of decline?”

Kunzuo suddenly spoke, his attitude no longer as agitated as before, but instead very calm.

”Because we have constantly been strengthening ourselves, because we have always maintained a sense of crisis, because we have always preserved our bloodthirsty spirit!”

”Today, this person has killed so many of our people. He has violated the dignity of our Huoʼer Star people. Therefore, no matter what price you offer today, this person must die. Moreover, I will first heal him, then slowly torture him, record a video, and release it on the terminal for all the cosmic races of the universe to see. This will be the consequence of provoking our Huoʼer Star people—a warning and an outlet for our fury.”

Kunzuoʼs palm suddenly flickered, and a faint light entered Elder Huo Zhiʼs body. Huo Zhi, who had seemed near death, suddenly appeared to be in slightly better condition.

”Six billion. This is the price you must pay for this mistake. There is no room for negotiation, and no added conditions. You may use items and equipment of equivalent value to offset the debt, but it must be fully repaid within two years.”

”Before it is fully repaid, all clans of the Su Clan and Dark Strip City must send a high-ranking heir to the Huoʼer Star people as a hostage. Only when the six billion is fully repaid may they leave.”

”Also, this dragon is quite good. I want it.”

”Oh, and I know that the Changxu Water Race has close ties with the Star-Eye Clan. I think this minor race does not need them. We Huoʼer Star people would welcome their addition more.”

Kunzuoʼs string of conditions left everyone somewhat dizzy. This was no longer just about the amount of Moonspan Gold; it was blatant extortion.

Six billion! And it had to be repaid within two years.

And they had to send heirs as hostages!

They wanted White Dragon Horse. They wanted the Changxu Water Race!

And that was not even all. Even if all of this was agreed to, they still could not save Huo Zhiʼs life!

They wanted to livestream the torture and murder of a Su Clan elder on the terminal!

After Kunzuo finished speaking, the expressions of everyone on the Su Clan and minor race alliance side had already changed.

Jie Su was silent. His gaze no longer looked at the ground because he had raised his head.

White Robe, however, averted his gaze. He looked to one side, his mind beginning to sketch out the moments to come.

Ye Zhongming lowered his head and looked at his toes, using this to conceal the ferocity on his face.

This was a moment that required a decision.

Kunzuoʼs tone had already told everyone that this was his final condition and would not be changed.

”Do you think we dare not fight?”

Ye Zhongmingʼs words suddenly drifted out of his mouth.

Kunzuo and many Huoʼer Star people were stunned for a moment.

”Do you think you have us pinned down?”

Ye Zhongming raised his head slightly, his gaze slowly shifting to Kunzuoʼs face.

”If what you said is what you must do, then I can also tell you: five point five billion, take it or leave it. Elder Huo Zhi absolutely cannot die. If he dies, not even five point five.”

Hearing Ye Zhongmingʼs words, Kunzuo laughed like a madman.

”Youʼre overestimating yourself. Now, Iʼll add one more condition: you must die as well!” The Huoʼer Star peopleʼs peak expert stirred with killing intent.

”Today, you wonʼt be able to kill a single hair!” Ye Zhongming rarely spoke in such a roaring tone. Then, he raised his right hand and aimed it at the side... at the Absolute Peak mountain range that had lain there for unknown eons!