The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1444: Chapter 1444: Taking Care of Something First

If there were no attachments, Jing Yan would also like to continue cultivating on the Ninth Floor of the Quenching God Star Tower.

But his wife and daughter were still waiting outside for him, and he couldn’t stay here for long.

”Senior Artifact Spirit, there are some matters in the outside world I need to take care of, so I can’t stay here to cultivate for long,” Jing Yan shook his head and said.

”Have you made up your mind?” the Artifact Spirit asked.

”Yes!” Jing Yan nodded.

”Since that’s the case, I will send you out now,” the Artifact Spirit waved its arm, and a fluctuation of Space Law descended.

In an instant, Jing Yan’s figure disappeared from beneath the massive remains of the Eight Desolate Venerable.

The scenery before Jing Yan’s eyes shifted, and he returned to Star Tower Square, standing not far in front of the Quenching God Star Tower.

”Old Chang Kong, how long do you intend to hold out? You should know that today you cannot leave alive, let alone take those four idiots with you. I think you’d better surrender,” the Shadow Emperor’s chilling voice echoed.

”Not speaking?”

”Hmph, I want to see how long you can last! Honestly, Old Chang Kong, you’re really foolish. Do you really think you can save those four idiots from Star Tower Square on your own?” the Shadow Emperor sneered.

At the moment, he was quite relaxed.

Emperor Chang Kong’s strength was comparable to his, so he wasn’t worried about dying at Chang Kong’s hands. Moreover, if necessary, he could even mobilize the energy of the Star Tower Square formation to suppress Emperor Chang Kong.

Occasionally, the Shadow Emperor would also pay attention to Emperor Chang Ying’s movements. He didn’t want Chang Ying to make a move on Chang Kong. If he himself killed Chang Kong, the credit would be his alone. If he teamed up with Chang Ying, the credit would have to be shared between two. But he couldn’t decide whether Chang Ying would act or not, and there was no way to stop him either.

”Hmm?”

After Jing Yan left the Ninth Floor of the Quenching God Star Tower, sensing the fluctuations of divine power and domain in Star Tower Square, he immediately noticed the two individuals locked in combat.

He also heard the words of the Shadow Emperor, and his face immediately turned gloomy.

”Swish!”

With a single motion, Jing Yan appeared in front of Gao Feng and Jing Dongxue.

Earlier, Gao Feng and Jing Dongxue had their attention focused on the battle between Chang Kong and the Shadow Emperor, so they didn’t see Jing Yan appear at the front of the Quenching God Star Tower. Jing Yan’s sudden appearance made both of them pause slightly.

”Husband?”

”Father?”

Gao Feng and Jing Dongxue hesitated for a moment, then showed expressions of surprise and delight, instinctively speaking up.

”Are you two all right?” Jing Yan asked, concerned as he looked at them.

”We’re all right, that You Ying wanted to kill us, but fortunately, Elder Chang Kong from the All Paths Sacred Land Main Branch intervened,” Gao Feng’s heart rekindled with hope.

”An elder from the All Paths Sacred Land?” Jing Yan turned his gaze slightly.

”Mr. Jing Yan?”

”Mr. Jing Yan, you... you’re not dead?” Both Gou Zhun and Ning Luo were startled.

In their hearts, they had already presumed Jing Yan was dead. Jing Yan had entered the Quenching God Star Tower for quite some time, and in the tower’s history, no one had ever stayed that long. Even reaching the Eighth Layer, staying eighty-one days on each layer, totals a little over a year, not close to two.

However, Jing Yan stayed in the Quenching God Star Tower for almost ten years.

”I’m alive and well, how could I be dead?” Jing Yan smiled at them.

”Are you both members of the All Paths Sacred Land?” Jing Yan immediately asked.

In fact, Jing Yan had suspected earlier that they were related to the All Paths Sacred Land. Both Gou Zhun and Ning Luo held strong hostility towards the Wanbao Divine Hall. And now, an elder and Emperor God Master from the All Paths Sacred Land Main Branch also appeared in Star Tower Square, which is unlikely to be a simple coincidence. Figures like the elders of All Paths Sacred Land wouldn’t casually show up in a city controlled by the Wanbao Divine Hall.

”We two are indeed Martial Artists of the All Paths Sacred Land Main Branch. Elder Chang Kong knows our situation, so he came specifically to rescue us. However, he’s struggling alone,” Gou Zhun said with a bitter expression to Jing Yan.

”Rest assured, I will ensure you safely leave Star Tower City,” Jing Yan smiled slightly.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!”

At this moment, Emperor Chang Ying walked over with a smile.

He was also momentarily stunned when he saw Jing Yan. Like everyone else, Emperor Chang Ying hadn’t expected Jing Yan to still be alive.

Then he realized that Jing Yan had likely entered the Ninth Floor of the Quenching God Star Tower. Before this, no one had ever entered the Ninth Floor, so no one knew its circumstances.

When Martial Artists enter the Quenching God Star Tower, if they cannot reach the Ninth Floor, they can only stay for less than two years at most. Moreover, when there are Martial Artists in the Quenching God Star Tower, others cannot enter.

Now, Jing Yan had stayed inside the tower for a full ten years. Before Jing Yan left the tower, there had already been two Divine Sovereign Martial Artists who entered the tower.

Moreover, the red light point representing Jing Yan on the Star Tower Light Curtain Wall had disappeared long ago.

The only explanation is that Jing Yan successfully ascended to the Ninth Floor of the Quenching God Star Tower. When Chang Ying realized this, he quickly composed himself, suppressing his shock, and walked over to Jing Yan with a smile.

Hearing Chang Ying’s voice, Jing Yan turned to look at Chang Ying.

”Haha, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan is indeed extraordinary. I’ve always believed that someone like Fellow Daoist Jing Yan wouldn’t fall easily,” Chang Ying said warmly.

”Is that so?” Jing Yan’s smile didn’t reach his eyes.

Meanwhile, both the Shadow Emperor and Emperor Chang Kong momentarily stopped their fight. After separating, both of them turned their eyes to Jing Yan.

Seeing Jing Yan, the Shadow Emperor’s expression soured. He had assumed Jing Yan perished, so he planned to target Gao Feng and the others. Unexpectedly, Jing Yan was still alive.

Given the circumstances, even if Jing Yan decided to join the Wanbao Divine Hall, he definitely wouldn’t enter the Sky Pavilion. Jing Yan would likely bear a grudge against him.

”Are you the Emperor Jing Yan?” Emperor Chang Kong greeted Jing Yan.

Earlier, Gou Zhun had asked for his help, explaining the situation, and naturally mentioned Jing Yan, as well as Gao Feng and Jing Dongxue. Now that Jing Yan had appeared, Emperor Chang Kong could easily guess this young-looking Martial Artist was the Emperor Jing Yan Gou Zhun spoke of.

”I am Jing Yan, greetings, Fellow Daoist Chang Kong!” Jing Yan clasped his hands towards Chang Kong.

You Ying and Chang Ying exchanged a glance, both with a hint of coldness in their eyes. Though Jing Yan and Chang Kong exchanged a mere greeting, the attitude in their words was already telling.

”Fellow Daoist Chang Kong, let’s talk later. For now, I need to address a matter,” Jing Yan said.