The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2144: Hired

After listening to this introduction and explanation from Lord Heavenly Monarch, Jing Yan generally understood.

The opening of the Yellow Spring Cave is divided into two entry levels. The Low-level Entrance can only be accessed by Cultivators below the Nether Sky Realm. Whereas the Advanced Entrance can be entered by Cultivators from the Nether Sky Realm and Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm.

However, due to limited spots, the Advanced Entrance has only nine spots, and the qualification to compete for these nine spots belongs to the Four Great Forces. These Four Great Forces will hire external personnel to compete for Netherworld Points in order to secure more spots.

The Four Great Forces cannot hire external personnel at will. This involves an Immortal Venerable named Yuantong Immortal Venerable. An Immortal Venerable in the Immortal Domain is actually at the Taoist Lord Level in the Chaos World, superior to the Title Controller.

This Yuantong Immortal Venerable will select a batch of hired personnel, and the Four Great Forces can only hire those selected by Yuantong Immortal Venerable. The Four Great Forces either let their own internal personnel compete for Netherworld Points, or hire those selected by Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

If Jing Yan is hired by the Four Great Forces, he can demand remuneration in Netherworld Crystal Stones.

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch expressed this meaning.

”Lord Heavenly Monarch, how can I obtain the qualification to be a hired person?” Jing Yan asked immediately.

”Well... I can try to help you. Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, for now, please wait here for my message, I will personally make a trip.” Lord Heavenly Monarch thought for a moment and said.

”Thank you, Heavenly Monarch.” Jing Yan cupped his hands in gratitude again.

Jing Yan had to rely on Lord Heavenly Monarch; otherwise, he wouldn’t even be able to meet Yuantong Immortal Venerable, let alone gain employment.

”It’s a small matter, wait for my message.” Lord Heavenly Monarch laughed charmingly, and she winked at Jing Yan with her purple eyes.

Afterward, Jing Yan stayed in the Heavenly Monarch’s Mansion to await news.

About a month later, the black-clad woman beside Heavenly Monarch came to see Jing Yan, bringing the fourth-layer cultivation materials for the Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique. Lord Heavenly Monarch had already left Wuxia City, but before she left, she instructed this black-clad woman to gather the necessary materials for Jing Yan. Most of the fourth-layer Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique materials were in the Heavenly Monarch Mansion’s reserves, with only a few types requiring purchasing through connections. Of course, Lord Heavenly Monarch’s reputation is considerable; in just over a month, the missing materials were fully acquired.

”Mr. Jing Yan, the materials you need have a total value of three billion six hundred million Black Crystal Stones.” The black-clad woman handed the materials to Jing Yan with both hands and said.

”Hmm?” Jing Yan looked puzzled.

Previously, Lord Heavenly Monarch mentioned that these materials were valued between five billion to eight billion Black Crystal Stones, and Jing Yan had understood that indeed such was their value. Furthermore, without solid connections, purchasing them quickly would be challenging.

Now this black-clad woman claims it’s three billion six hundred million, nearly half the normal price.

As if seeing Jing Yan’s doubt, the black-clad woman added: ”Mr. Jing Yan, the three billion six hundred million Black Crystal Stones only cover the materials not available in the Heavenly Monarch Mansion. The materials in the Mansion’s reserves are a gift to you from Lord Heavenly Monarch.”

This made Jing Yan understand.

”Wuxia Heavenly Monarch...” Jing Yan’s thoughts stirred.

During this period, he truly owed Wuxia Heavenly Monarch a lot of favors! These favors would certainly need to be repaid in the future.

Actually, Jing Yan understood that Wuxia Heavenly Monarch helping him was primarily for winning his favor. Although she often appeared flirtatiously before him, Jing Yan didn’t believe Wuxia Heavenly Monarch had indeed fallen for him. Her many aids were likely due to seeing potential in his future; after all, he, a Nether Sky Realm Cultivator, could already challenge the Immortal Rhythmic Strong People. To Wuxia Heavenly Monarch, he might be worth investing in and drawing towards.

But no matter the reason, Jing Yan remembers these favors.

”Thank you then! And my gratitude to Wuxia Heavenly Monarch for her support!” Jing Yan accepted the materials and handed over three billion six hundred million Black Crystal Stones in return.

The black-clad woman received the Black Crystal Stones, nodded to Jing Yan, and then left his residence.

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A large silver-white palace stood amidst clouds surrounded by mist.

”Wuxia Heavenly Monarch, Immortal Venerable invites you in.” A stout guard in golden armor spoke up.

Opposite the cloud layers was Wuxia Heavenly Monarch of Blue Rain Divine Continent.

”Thank you for leading the way.” Wuxia Heavenly Monarch smiled at the Armored Guard.

The Armored Guard led the way in front, with Wuxia Heavenly Monarch following him, passing through a realm of Void Magic Patterns, entering the grand silver-white palace.

Inside the palace, a young man in a dark blue robe was seated.

”Wuxia, what brings you here?” The man in the dark blue robe smiled upon seeing Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

”Greetings, Yuantong Immortal Venerable!” Wuxia Heavenly Monarch cupped her hands in salute.

”Do you have to be so formal?” Yuantong Immortal Venerable waved his hand, further saying, ”Just say what’s on your mind! I know you wouldn’t come here with nothing.”

”This time, I wish to recommend an Nether Sky Realm Cultivator as a hired person to Immortal Venerable for the Yellow Spring Cave.” Wuxia Heavenly Monarch slightly bowed.

Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s eyes narrowed.

He naturally understood what Wuxia Heavenly Monarch meant.

After pausing, he said, ”The next opening of the Yellow Spring Cave is only three hundred years from now. I’ve already finalized the ten hired persons’ list. Your recommendation now is somewhat improper. I am willing to help you, but adding your person means squeezing out one of the confirmed ten.”

Each opening of the Yellow Spring Cave has fixed spots, not just the entry numbers into the cave, but also the fixed number of hired persons competing for the Advanced Entrance spots. The number of hired persons is always kept at ten. Furthermore, generally, all ten hired persons rarely have the opportunity to be employed by the Four Great Forces. Usually, three or four out of ten are hired.

The Four Great Forces are exceedingly strong, with numerous exceptional talents among their members, so they often don’t necessarily want to hire the hired personnel provided by Yuantong Immortal Venerable. The hiring cost for Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s personnel is not cheap, costing almost no less than ten billion when converted into Black Crystal Stones.

The Four Great Forces are, of course, reluctant to expend such vast resources to hire outsiders.

”Immortal Venerable, the Nether Sky Realm Cultivator I recommend has strength surpassing ordinary Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm Cultivators.” Wuxia Heavenly Monarch knew the list was decided, but came to see Yuantong Immortal Venerable because Jing Yan’s strength was indeed formidable.