The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1474: Chapter 1474: Winning Hearts and Minds

Seeing Chui Feng God Emperor’s attitude at this moment, Jing Yan was somewhat surprised, but soon couldn’t help feeling delighted.

Chui Feng is the only Divine Emperor strong figure of the All Paths Sacred Land. With the clear support of Elder Chui Feng, integrating the five branches of the All Paths Sacred Land would be much easier. As for whether Chui Feng Supreme Elder would speak and not act, there was no need to doubt it. With the strength and status of Chui Feng God Emperor, engaging in such superficial actions is meaningless for him.

”Saint Master Jing Yan, I hope you won’t mind my earlier actions.”

”The reason I acted against you was not with any malice, simply as a test. The All Paths Sacred Land indeed cannot afford to gamble any longer,” Elder Chui Feng continued.

”Is Elder Chui Feng trying to verify my strength?” Jing Yan understood Chui Feng Elder’s intention at this time.

”Exactly!” Chui Feng nodded in acknowledgment.

”Now, it seems Elder Chui Feng is quite satisfied with my strength,” Jing Yan smiled.

”Saint Master Jing Yan’s cultivation is truly admirable to this old man. I believe that having you as the Saint Master of the All Paths Sacred Land is the best choice for us,” Elder Chui Feng said earnestly.

There’s no need to doubt Elder Chui Feng’s loyalty to the All Paths Sacred Land. Although he belongs to the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain, he has never supported their oppression over the original branch and does not wish to see the All Paths Sacred Land split. However, he alone couldn’t prevent it.

He may be a Divine Emperor strong figure, but not the Saint Master of the All Paths Sacred Land. Without the proper title, his words carry no weight.

”Saint Master Jing Yan, I’d like to know why you killed Kunlong Mountain Master. Although this is our first meeting, it seems to me that your reason isn’t merely because Kunlong offended you,” Chui Feng asked Jing Yan.

After all, Kunlong Mountain Master was a strong figure at the Divine Sovereign Level.

For the All Paths Sacred Land now, even Emperor-level God Lords are scarce, let alone Divine Sovereign-level strong figures. Moreover, Kunlong was the Mountain Master of the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain.

”Does Elder Chui Feng feel that I shouldn’t have killed Kunlong Mountain Master?” Jing Yan retorted.

”I wouldn’t go against the will of the Saint Master; I’m merely curious and wish to understand the reason. Otherwise, I would’ve taken action to save him when Kunlong was struck down by the Saint Master,” Chui Feng shook his head.

He didn’t save Kunlong out of respect for Jing Yan as the Saint Master. Although he hadn’t fully acknowledged Jing Yan’s status as Saint Master then, he chose not to rescue Kunlong.

Hearing Chui Feng Elder’s words, Jing Yan nodded.

Then, he produced an Image Crystal Ball. This was given to Jing Yan by the Viper Emperor when he defected. Its contents showed the meeting between Kunlong Mountain Master and Tu Cheng, the Heaven Pavilion Master of the Wanbao Divine Hall.

In front of Elder Chui Feng and all the Martial Artists in All Paths Square, Jing Yan directly activated the Image Crystal Ball.

After everyone viewed its contents, they all suddenly understood.

”Elder Chui Feng, do you now still think Kunlong shouldn’t have died? The All Paths Sacred Land and Wanbao Divine Hall are absolute adversaries. As a Mountain Master of the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, he met secretly with the Heaven Pavilion Master of the Wanbao Divine Hall, and they were so intimate. This proves he has betrayed the All Paths Sacred Land and traitors must die! As the Saint Master, I will tolerate no betrayal against the All Paths Sacred Land,” Jing Yan’s voice hardened.

Elder Chui Feng sighed softly, nodded, and said, ”Kunlong indeed deserved death. The Saint Master was right to clean the house. If I had known Kunlong was a traitor, I would have acted to kill him. To think, Kunlong would fall to such a depth. If Lord Heavenly Venerate were still alive, he would undoubtedly also feel extreme disappointment in him!”

The people of Northern Branch Spirit Mountain in All Paths Square felt even more awkward.

Most of them had no knowledge that their Mountain Master was a traitor. Kunlong’s secret dealings with Wanbao Divine Hall were naturally done with caution. Except for his absolute confidants, he wouldn’t have hesitated to keep it secret from others.

At Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, most had never contemplated betraying the All Paths Sacred Land to join Wanbao Divine Hall. Had Kunlong’s betrayal been known, it could have caused internal chaos long ago.

”Elder Chui Feng, let’s discuss this further elsewhere,” Jing Yan suggested.

”Alright,” Chui Feng replied.

The two descended from the Heavenly Dome back to All Paths Square.

At this moment, the people in All Paths Square looked at Jing Yan with entirely different eyes compared to the beginning.

The members of the seven top-tier forces realized they needed to reevaluate the All Paths Sacred Land.

They had already witnessed some of the abilities and strategies of the new Saint Master of the All Paths Sacred Land. Now that even the only Divine Emperor of the land, Chui Feng, had openly endorsed Jing Yan as Saint Master, it might not be long before the All Paths Sacred Land rejuvenates with a new vitality.

If the five branches of the All Paths Sacred Land unite, even the strongest Wanbao Divine Hall would face significant pressure.

Should a full-scale war break out between the All Paths Sacred Land and Wanbao Divine Hall, the seven major powers of the All Paths World could hardly remain unaffected.

As for those loose cultivators, they did not need to think too much. Initially, they attended the All Paths Conference mainly for the elixir auction. But at this moment, subtle shifts occurred in the minds of some.

If Saint Master Jing Yan invited them to join the All Paths Sacred Land, what choice would they make?

Most loose cultivators actually didn’t wish to join any force; they were used to their independence. If they wanted to join, they would have taken action long ago and not waited until now.

Despite the power of Wanbao Divine Hall, they never joined the hall. Some loose cultivators may even feel unappealing towards Wanbao Divine Hall. To many native residents of the All Paths World, the All Paths Sacred Land represented legitimacy. They have always harbored a sense of opposition towards Wanbao Divine Hall.

”Friends, I am truly sorry for keeping you waiting,” Jing Yan smiled and apologized with hands folded to the crowd.

”It’s not a problem!”

”Saint Master Jing Yan, you are too polite; a little time is nothing.”

”......”

The people responded one after another, expressing their complete indifference.

”I am very grateful for your understanding. Now, please be seated once again. Next, we shall begin the elixir auction. This time, I have prepared a variety of top-notch Divine Pills. If you’re interested, you can purchase them with Divine Crystals, or exchange other materials accordingly,” Jing Yan smiled as he said.

The reason Jing Yan hosted the All Paths Conference was to win hearts and expand influence. The Hall Master of Wanbao Divine Hall was a Holy Alchemist who used elixirs to rally many hearts. Jing Yan could also use elixirs to win over hearts.