The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2163: Another Layer of Meaning

When Xin Li returned, he immediately reported Jing Yan’s request to Clan Chief Xin Si, who could then order the clan to gather the materials Jing Yan needed as quickly as possible.

But the Xin Family members knew well that it was nearly impossible to gather the materials in just one day. Even if they managed to do so, Jing Yan might have already been hired by another force.

”Do your best, and leave the rest to fate.” Clan Chief Xin Si sighed and said.

Before the second round of Yellow Springs Points competition began, the three forces, Mystic Moon Trading House, Shadow Tower, and Ancient Land of Morning Light, also sent people to contact Jing Yan. Mystic Moon Trading House had previously sent Building Owner Qi Yuan to contact Jing Yan before the first round, but things turned sour between them. However, Mystic Moon Trading House had enough thick skin as if no unpleasantness ever happened, and this time they sent regional headquarters personnel Pang Bang to discuss the hiring with Jing Yan.

Jing Yan proposed the same conditions to these three forces as he had to the Xin Family, requiring materials for the fifth level of Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique.

Faced with Jing Yan’s request, Ancient Land of Morning Light was stretched beyond its means. Their situation was quite unique, for they were all body refining practitioners, and their usual gathering and reserve of resources were nearly always focused on body refinement needs. Suddenly needing to produce materials for the fifth level of Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique was indeed difficult.

However, for Mystic Moon Trading House and Shadow Tower, meeting Jing Yan’s conditions posed little difficulty.

”Inspector General, Jing Yan did gain quite a number of Netherworld Points in the first round, but we cannot yet determine if he achieved this entirely through his own strength. Should he have used some special magic treasure, he might reveal his true form in the second round.” Building Owner Qi Yuan still bore significant resentment towards Jing Yan.

He felt he had lost face grandly.

Near Yellow Spring Cave, all cultivators knew that he had contact with Jing Yan before the first round of the competition, and things ended on a sour note. Yet Jing Yan represented the Xin Family to fight, performing astonishingly, causing him to feel too embarrassed to appear before others.

Inspector Ao Hong listened to Building Owner Qi Yuan’s words but did not immediately express his stance. In fact, he felt that Building Owner Qi Yuan’s words weren’t entirely unreasonable. He really struggled to believe that Jing Yan’s own power could be that strong. However, while fearing an unlikely event is unnecessary, if Jing Yan is indeed that powerful and Mystic Moon Trading House ends up not hiring him in the second round, it would be even more passive.

”Inspector General, even if Jing Yan truly acquired so many points through his strength, his illusion body perished within the secret realm, and his divine soul body certainly suffered damage. He clearly won’t be able to demonstrate such strong power again in the second round.” Building Owner Qi Yuan supplemented his statement as Ao Hong remained silent.

He added another: ”For the materials he’s asking in the second round competition, the value exceeds a hundred billion Black Crystal Stones! This person has quite the appetite! Hmph, isn’t he afraid of bursting from fullness!”

Several personnel from Mystic Moon Trading House present agreed that Building Owner Qi Yuan’s words made sense.

Inspector Ao Hong glanced at those present and said: ”Originally, we from Mystic Moon Trading House had nothing to fear from the other three forces, but Jing Yan’s appearance has caused significant turbulence. The Xin Family was already on the decline, only achieving a basic quota in the last Yellow Spring Cave opening, and certainly should not be competitive this time. Yet, they unexpectedly chose to hire Jing Yan in the first round, thereby snatching a fluid quota directly. In this second round, we cannot afford any mistakes. Commence the collection of materials Jing Yan wants from the headquarters immediately, then have them delivered here.”

After deliberation, Inspector Ao Hong still felt hiring Jing Yan was more prudent.

Seeing Inspector Ao Hong make a decision, Building Owner Qi Yuan and others said no more.

Shadow Tower residence.

Gong Zhi Buddha squinted slightly, seated within the Great Hall, as a figure quickly walked in.

”Lord Buddha, the materials Jing Yan requested are prepared, the headquarters has already sent personnel to deliver the materials over, it should reach within thirty minutes.” The newcomer reported to Gong Zhi.

”Hmm, we must hurry. Ao Hong, that old thing, will surely compete with us.” Gong Zhi nodded and replied.

Xin Family and Ancient Land of Morning Light aren’t even within Gong Zhi’s consideration range. With these two forces, wanting to gather the materials Jing Yan requested is impossible without enough time. Only Mystic Moon Trading House posed great pressure. Mystic Moon Trading House would definitely have a stronger capability than Shadow Tower to gather materials.

”Lord Buddha, can Jing Yan perform as excellently in the second round of competition as he did in the first?” Within Shadow Tower not all members present were optimistic about Jing Yan’s performance in the second round of the Yellow Springs Points competition.

Participating consecutively in two competitions, will one’s strength continue to maintain a peak state?

Both Jiao Zuoyan and Tao Bi refused to be hired for the second round competition; it wasn’t that they didn’t want to earn the hiring fees but because their divine soul bodies couldn’t recover completely within a day. Should they accept a hire, it would only ruin their reputation, not only losing face but also offending the Four Great Forces.

Such colossal entities like the Four Great Forces are that even Yuantong Immortal Venerable wouldn’t easily provoke.

”We’ve already made a misstep in the first round of competition; we cannot afford to hesitate in the second.” Gong Zhi stated resolutely.

Being inherently decisive, controlling a force such as Shadow Tower, his character naturally cannot be indecisive.

When Shadow Tower headquarters delivered the materials, Gong Zhi then instructed his men to promptly bring the materials to Jing Yan.

However, as this Shadow Tower personnel arrived at Jing Yan’s dwelling, they saw Mystic Moon Trading House personnel flash inside.

”Damn! Mystic Moon Trading House’s materials were delivered here too? Faster than Shadow Tower by a step!” This Shadow Tower personnel gritted his teeth and cursed once, his figure flashing as he quickly entered.

Upon entering the dwelling, he heard Mystic Moon Trading House’s Pang Bang say: ”Mr. Jing Yan, our Mystic Moon Trading House has brought all the materials you requested.”

”Good.” Jing Yan nodded.

”Mr. Jing Yan, our inspector general also expressed hope that your performance in the second round of the competition won’t be inferior to the first round.” Pang Bang added, though his voice was calm, the sentence carried another meaning, which is if Jing Yan’s performance in the second round falls short of the first round’s performance, Mystic Moon Trading House might not agree.