The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2229: Chapter 2229: Fear in the Heart

Kuo Lian and Yu Hui, of course, would not easily believe Jing Yan. Whatever Jing Yan says, they cannot just trust it blindly!

The problem is, Jing Yan has demonstrated the Thunder Light Shining Immortal Technique, and they also recognize it as the true Thunder Light Shining Immortal Technique.

“It’s a fact that Jing Yan has mastered Thunder Light Shining!” Elder Kuo Lian said through Divine Thought.

“Hmm, perhaps the Thunder Emperor really is still alive. But, why would the Thunder Emperor just watch the decline of the Thunder Domain? The Thunder Domain is a power created single-handedly by the Thunder Emperor. Did the Thunder Emperor really remain indifferent to the Thunder Domain’s decline?” Yu Hui wondered.

“Ah, who can truly understand the thoughts of the Immortal Emperor? Perhaps there are unknown factors restraining the Thunder Emperor from appearing. Or maybe, the Thunder Domain’s decline is part of the Thunder Emperor’s plan itself.” Kuo Lian continued with Divine Thought, “Let’s ask for some more information.”

Kuo Lian then said to Jing Yan, “Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, may I ask, where is the Thunder Emperor now? The Thunder Emperor has not appeared in the Nine Days of Immortal Domain for at least tens of billions of years. Has the Immortal Emperor left the Immortal Domain?”

“Elder Kuo Lian, you are putting me in a difficult position. What my master, the Thunder Emperor, wants to do is beyond my right to question. As for whether my master has not appeared in the Immortal Domain for hundreds of billions of years, that’s not necessarily the case. Perhaps he has appeared and simply not many people noticed.”

“Elders, let’s not discuss my master anymore. He doesn’t like others talking about him behind his back,” Jing Yan continued.

“Naturally, naturally!” Kuo Lian and Yu Hui both wore smiling faces.

Standing quietly on the side the entire time, Yuantong Immortal Venerable was also feeling unsettled. From the conversation between Mystic Moon Trading House and Jing Yan, he learned that the Thunder Attack Technique used by Jing Yan in the Yellow Spring Cave was the Thunder Emperor’s Immortal Technique inheritance. Previously, although they realized from outside that the Thunder Attack Technique Jing Yan used was extraordinary, they simply thought it might be Immortal Technique from the Thunder Domain.

Yuantong Immortal Venerable was even more convinced than Kuo Lian and Yu Hui on Jing Yan’s words because Jing Yan’s origin is incredibly mysterious, as if he appeared out of thin air. Even he couldn’t investigate Jing Yan’s origins.

Kuo Lian and Yu Hui, these two elders of Mystic Moon Trading House, didn’t converse with Jing Yan for too long; it’s not that they didn’t wish to build a relationship with Jing Yan, but they noticed Jing Yan’s resistance towards Mystic Moon Trading House. These two elders understood well the principle of avoiding counterproductivity; hence, they planned to proceed slowly, not rush.

After a while of conversation, the two took the initiative to bid farewell to Jing Yan and Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

“Jing Yan, are you a disciple of the Thunder Emperor?” After Kuo Lian and Yu Hui left, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch couldn’t resist asking.

“Well, initially I hadn’t intended to disclose it. But due to the incident with Mystic Moon Trading House, those two elders clearly realized my identity, leading to their attitude. I had no choice but to reveal my identity. I am indeed a disciple of the Thunder Emperor, and I have acquired the complete Thunder Origin inheritance,” Jing Yan nodded towards Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

“This is truly…” Yuantong Immortal Venerable watched Jing Yan with burning eyes.

The young cultivator before him surprisingly was a disciple of the Thunder Emperor; this identity is truly intimidating.

…

“Elder, that Jing Yan…”

On the other side, Ao Hong stood respectfully beside Elder Kuo Lian, still puzzled.

“That Jing Yan is not someone our Mystic Moon Trading House can afford to provoke; his background is immensely terrifying. If our Mystic Moon Trading House were to truly kill him, perhaps one day our entire Mystic Moon Trading House would turn to ashes,” Elder Kuo Lian glanced at Ao Hong.

In the room were only him and Ao Hong, and Ao Hong was his trusted subordinates, so his tone was much gentler now.

But even though his tone was mild, it frightened Ao Hong significantly.

Perhaps one day, the entire Mystic Moon Trading House would turn to ashes?

This is truly terrifying!

Mystic Moon Trading House is undoubtedly an Immortal Domain Level force!

Even the Lord Heavenly Master of Faro Heaven couldn’t destroy Mystic Moon Trading House!

“Elder, what kind of person is Jing Yan after all?” Ao Hong asked after coming back to his senses.

“What you shouldn’t ask, don’t ask. You don’t need to know what kind of person Jing Yan is; just remember, in the future, never provoke him again. Otherwise, I can’t save you either. Ao Hong, there are already voices of dissatisfaction with you among the higher-ups at the headquarters now. You indeed almost caused a calamity this time! If you provoke Jing Yan again, I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you either.” Elder Kuo Lian said in a low voice.

“Yes! Yes! I definitely… definitely won’t dare cause trouble for Jing Yan again.”

“Elder, it’s impossible for me to trouble him even if I want to. He could even defeat Black River Heavenly Monarch, so how could I withstand him?” Ao Hong’s face was full of bitter laughter.

“Hmm, it’s good that you understand.” Elder Kuo Lian nodded.

…

The Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs, alongside the Xin Family, Shadow Tower, and Ancient Land of Morning Light, counted the harvest from the opening of the Yellow Spring Cave this time, and afterward handed over the share that needed to be submitted to Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

After handing over two-tenths of the Netherworld Crystal Stones to Yuantong Immortal Venerable, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch, together with Jing Yan, led the three Peak of All Things Realm cultivators out of the Yellow Spring Cave, returning to Wuxia City.

It wasn’t until Jing Yan left that the Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs truly confirmed that Mystic Moon Trading House had indeed yielded to Jing Yan.

As a result, the few forces of Shadow Tower had greater doubts regarding Jing Yan’s identity and background. This time, the behavior of Mystic Moon Trading House truly wasn’t consistent with their style. Although Mystic Moon Trading House is a commercial entity, they value harmony to generate wealth in many matters. But after Jing Yan killed Lu Chun, an important member considered by Mystic Moon Trading House, they were able to swallow their pride and actively apologize; this is worth pondering. Mystic Moon Trading House has never been a pushover.

“Lord Buddha, what background do you think Jing Yan has?” Within Shadow Tower, Ke Zun asked Gong Zhi Buddha this question.

“What is Mystic Moon Trading House thinking? They actually don’t mind Jing Yan killing Lu Chun. With the opening of Yellow Spring Cave this time, not only did Mystic Moon Trading House not obtain any Netherworld Crystal Stone, but they also lost Lu Chun. They seem entirely indifferent, truly peculiar.” Hong Tao also spoke up.

“What background Jing Yan has, I’m not clear either. However, since Mystic Moon Trading House has acted like a turtle withdrawing its head, whatever can make Mystic Moon Trading House act so is beyond us to imagine. I’ve already received word that Jing Yan will be staying in Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s Wuxia City for a period of time; we should make efforts to establish contact with him, do our utmost to win him over. Even if unable to win him over, we must never become his enemy.” Gong Zhi Buddha stated solemnly.

Shadow Tower specializes in intelligence and assassination, yet they couldn’t uncover Jing Yan’s origins. Furthermore, the attitude of Mystic Moon Trading House towards Jing Yan instilled a real sense of fear in Gong Zhi Buddha.