The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2226: Chapter 2226: Elders Arrive

The method of Divine Soul Attack is indeed incomparable to other means. Mastering Soul Techniques can directly enhance one’s deterrent power.

Jing Yan has a fairly accurate self-assessment. Although his current strength is decent and his combat power can rival many cultivators of the Immortal Venerate Realm, he also knows he is still far from being comparable to those top-tier Immortal Venerables. This is the Immortal Domain, not the Chaos World; this is a world more advanced than the Chaos World, a world where Immortal Emperors can be born. And those Chaos Worlds are almost all worlds created by the Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Domain. In the Chaos World, reaching the Dao Master, which is the Immortal Venerable Level, is the limit.

Only by being strong enough, with enough means, can one truly be confident.

Now, Yuantong Immortal Venerable and Clan Chief Xin Si are courteous to me only because my strength has reached a certain level, right? If I were still at the ordinary Nether Sky Realm level, would Yuantong Immortal Venerable treat me with such respect?

Whether in the Chaos World or this Immortal Domain, in the end, it all boils down to survival of the fittest, which is also the supreme law of the world. Even an Immortal Emperor cannot change this. Whether it’s the Immortal Domain, the Chaos World, or even the minute low-class worlds, the resources are finite, but cultivators and practitioners are endless. To compete for these limited resources, one obviously needs to rely on one’s own abilities.

“Jing Yan, what are your plans next?” Yuantong Immortal Venerable asked when he saw Jing Yan putting away the Nightmare Magic Cube.

“I plan to reside in Wuxia City with Wuxia Heavenly Monarch for a while, and once I’m prepared, I’ll take a trip to Nightmare City to try my luck,” Jing Yan said.

“Yes, indeed, you need to be well-prepared. Nightmare City holds opportunities, but also dangers. Soul Cultivators are a group of exceptionally mysterious beings; you must be cautious of them when you go to Nightmare City,” Yuantong Immortal Venerable advised.

“I understand.” Jing Yan nodded.

…

Inside the palace where Inspector Ao Hong and others were.

“Hmm? The Elder has arrived!” Ao Hong’s face immediately showed an ecstatic expression after checking the Communication Magical Treasure.

When the Yellow Spring Cave closed, he immediately sent a message to Elder Kuo Lian to report the matter.

And Elder Kuo Lian arrived quickly, reaching the vicinity of the Yellow Spring Cave in just a short span of time.

“Come on, follow me; let’s go greet the Elder.” Inspector Ao Hong said to his subordinates.

“Yes!” Everyone responded excitedly.

Then Ao Hong led a group of people out of the palace and headed outside.

“Where are the people from Mystic Moon Trading House going?”

“Look closely; the aura of the people from Mystic Moon Trading House seems to have changed.”

“It does seem so. Inspector Ao Hong’s expression is entirely different from before.”

“Are they planning to leave here?”

“Mystic Moon Trading House hasn’t obtained any Netherworld Crystal Stones this time, so they don’t need to hand over twenty percent of their yield to the Immortal Venerable. However, they don’t look like they’re leaving yet. Even if they were planning to leave, they should inform Yuantong Immortal Venerable, right? After all, Mystic Moon Trading House in this region is under the jurisdiction of Yuantong Immortal Venerable.”

Many nearby Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarch cultivators were quietly discussing Ao Hong’s group leaving the palace.

“Heh… stop making wild guesses,” someone said with a smile.

“Do you know what the people from Mystic Moon Trading House are planning?” someone glanced at the speaker.

“Isn’t it obvious? The big figures from the headquarters of Mystic Moon Trading House are about to arrive, and Ao Hong and his group are just going to welcome them,” the speaker sneered.

“That could very well be it! The high-ranking figures from Mystic Moon Trading House headquarters might really be coming. I wonder how many are arriving. If they truly intend to deal with Jing Yan, they probably won’t just send one Elder.”

“I wonder how the Immortal Venerable and Jing Yan will counter the elders from Mystic Moon Trading House!”

Many people craned their necks, waiting for the elders from Mystic Moon Trading House headquarters to arrive.

Not far in the Void, Inspector Ao Hong and his group soon saw two figures descending.

One of these figures was precisely Elder Kuo Lian.

“Greetings, Elder Kuo Lian! Greetings, Elder Yu Hui!” Inspector Ao Hong hurried forward a few steps, bowing in salute upon seeing the two.

“Greetings, Elders!” The group behind Inspector Ao Hong also greeted them.

Among these people, most had probably never seen the actual Elder Kuo Lian or Elder Yu Hui before.

Those present could be considered high-level figures in the local Mystic Moon Trading House, but meeting the elders from the headquarters was still not something they could do at will. In fact, even Inspector Ao Hong rarely had the chance to meet the elders from the headquarters; he could typically only get in touch with Elder Kuo Lian, his direct superior.

“No need for formalities,” Kuo Lian waved his hand and said, “Ao Hong, is Yuantong Immortal Venerable still here?”

“Elder, Yuantong Immortal Venerable has not yet left. The Yellow Spring Cave just closed, and the Netherworld Crystal Stones below have not been handed over yet.”

Not only the Xin Family and other forces, but also those Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs need to hand over part of their Netherworld Crystal Stones to Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

“Good, then let’s go and meet Yuantong Immortal Venerable!” Elder Kuo Lian nodded.

Elder Kuo Lian and Elder Yu Hui flew ahead, with Ao Hong and the others following behind.

Ao Hong’s face displayed a cold smile.

With the arrival of the elders from Mystic Moon Trading House headquarters, Jing Yan’s death was imminent.

“Little brat, let’s see how long you can jump around! Hmph, daring to kill a member of Mystic Moon Trading House, you foolish thing, today you will die here. That Netherworld Crystal Stone Vein, and possibly even the Netherworld Heart, will belong to Mystic Moon Trading House,” Inspector Ao Hong thought to himself.

He was just waiting for Jing Yan to be executed on the spot.

Inside Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s palace.

“Guests have arrived!” Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s brows slightly moved, revealing a hint of gravitas on his face.

“They arrived quickly. The Yellow Spring Cave closed just a moment ago, and they’re already here. It seems they’re really anxious!” Yuantong Immortal Venerable pursed his lips, not sounding very polite in his words.

Hearing Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s words, Jing Yan and the others instantly understood that the people he mentioned were likely from the headquarters of Mystic Moon Trading House, possibly their elders.

“Jing Yan, if a fight really breaks out, try to leave as soon as possible,” Yuantong Immortal Venerable turned his gaze to Jing Yan and said.

“Yes, I know what to do.” Jing Yan nodded.

At this moment, Jing Yan also felt a considerable amount of pressure. Although his current strength is not weak, the elders from Mystic Moon Trading House headquarters are figures whom even Yuantong Immortal Venerable must regard with courtesy under normal circumstances.

“Is Yuantong Immortal Venerable present?”

At this moment, a voice came in from outside.

“They’re here!” Yuantong Immortal Venerable said softly to Jing Yan and the others, watching them closely.

Then, Yuantong Immortal Venerable took the lead and walked toward the main entrance of the palace. Jing Yan and the three others followed Yuantong Immortal Venerable out of the palace.