The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 753: Chapter 753: Glory Alliance

Gui Yang’s actions were tantamount to making a statement, demonstrating his loyalty to Jing Yan.

Knowing that Jing Yan was the true Pill God, Gui Yang pledged his unwavering devotion. He did not have much ambition in the Martial Arts but worked tirelessly on the Alchemy Dao. The main reason he entered the Despair Abyss three hundred years ago was to make progress in the Alchemy Dao.

Naturally, Jing Yan was very pleased with Gui Yang’s declaration of loyalty. In the future, he certainly wouldn’t have much time and energy to personally manage the Splendid Dojo, so leaving it to Gui Yang was perfect.

Jing Yan had a closer relationship with Hu Donghe, but Hu Donghe was the Pill Spirit City Lord. Surely he couldn’t be expected to sit in residence at the Splendid Dojo every day?

Of course, if Hu Donghe was willing to give up Pill Country to join the Splendid Dojo, Jing Yan would certainly welcome him, but the likelihood of that was low unless a new Pill Master capable of taking Hu Donghe’s place was found.

”Brother Gui Yang, from now on, the Splendid Dojo is in your hands,” Jing Yan said with a smile to Gui Yang.

Since they were all familiar with each other, Jing Yan naturally altered his address to seem more approachable.

The Hall Masters in the room clearly could not join the Splendid Dojo. However, they all conveyed a similar sentiment, indicating their willingness to assist Jing Yan in his struggle against the Gai Family.

They couldn’t involve their official status as Holy Hall Masters, but they could offer personal support.

”Now outside, there are many Pill Masters and Martial Artists who want to join the Splendid Dojo. Hall Master Jing Yan, you should go out and meet them,” Shen Chong suggested.

Shen Chong supported the idea of Jing Yan building a private army.

That was why Jing Yan was appointed as a Hall Master. Also, Jing Yan’s training of Pill Masters was beneficial for the Heavenly Origin Continent. With Jing Yan and Gui Yang’s pull in the Alchemy Dao, the position of the Splendid Dojo might not be any less than that of Pill Spirit City in the future—it might even surpass it.

Great Alchemist Kings were terribly difficult to train, but if there could be an increase by even a third or a quarter in high-level Pill Masters such as Seventh-level Alchemists or Eighth-level Alchemists, the Heavenly Origin Continent would see the emergence of more warriors at the Daoist Master Realm and even the Daoist King Realm.

Deep down, Shen Chong hoped for the Heavenly Origin Continent to become ever stronger.

”Yes, it’s time to go see them,” Jing Yan nodded in agreement.

The group left the room, returning to the plaza outside.

”Greetings to the Holy Master, greetings to all the Hall Masters, greetings to Hall Master Jing Yan! Brother Donghe, it’s been a long time!”

Wan Zhonghua, who had been waiting for a while, immediately stepped forward to greet everyone upon seeing them emerge. Two elders from the Wan Family accompanied him.

Nearby, there were many other prominent family members waiting to receive Elixirs from Jing Yan.

”Brother Wan, we indeed haven’t seen each other for decades,” Hu Donghe nodded, then turned to say, ”You’re looking for Jing Yan, aren’t you?”

”Exactly,” Wan Zhonghua replied, then turned to Jing Yan, ”Hall Master Jing Yan, I am Wan Zhonghua of the Alchemy Dao Family, the Wan Family. This time, my visit is both to congratulate you and to thank you for the gift of the Longevity Pill.”

Wan Zhonghua’s demeanor was exceedingly respectful, bowing slightly as he spoke.

He was inwardly grateful more than once that the Wan Family had not chosen to stand against Jing Yan.

The magnitude of Jing Yan’s accomplishments at the Alchemy Conference, defeating the legendary Great Alchemist King Gui Yang in the Alchemy Dao and slaying Tong Yue in the Martial Arts, struck deep into his bones.

Wan Zhonghua firmly believed that coming to see Jing Yan this time was the right decision.

”Brother Wan, you’re too polite,” Jing Yan waved his hand, speaking nonchalantly, ”The Wan Family and Palace Master Kui Long are not outsiders, and my relationship with Palace Master Kui Long is also very close. It’s only natural for us to help each other.”

Jing Yan spoke casually, but Kui Long beside him was so excited his face turned red. If there weren’t so many people present, he might have exclaimed his willingness to lay down his life for Jing Yan.

”Hall Master Jing Yan truly has a noble heart, I, Wan Zhonghua, deeply admire you. I have brought a gift in honor of this occasion, and I kindly ask Hall Master Jing Yan to accept it,” Wan Zhonghua said, taking out a Sumeru Ring and handing it over with both hands.

”Oh?” Jing Yan narrowed his eyes.

Jing Yan did harbor some doubts about Wan Zhonghua, but not many. Overall, he felt that Wan Zhonghua and the Wan Family could be trusted.

”Please, Hall Master Jing Yan, you must accept it.”

”I, along with the Wan Family, are willing to heed any commands from Hall Master Jing Yan. Should you issue any commands, Wan Zhonghua and the Wan Family will certainly not refuse as long as it’s within our capability,” Wan Zhonghua stated with a firm voice.

While he didn’t offer to have his family join the Splendid Dojo, this statement alone carried significant weight.

”Hall Master Jing Yan, the Wan Family Ancestor is sincere. Although there have been some youths in the Wan Family who have caused trouble, overall, the Wan Family is not bad,” Kui Long chimed in to support his statement.

The Wan Family joining forces with Jing Yan would also be beneficial for Kui Long himself.

”Good, I will accept this gift,” Jing Yan took the Sumeru Ring from Wan Zhonghua, his mind lightly stirring after briefly scanning its contents.

The resources in this Sumeru Ring were indeed astonishing, even Jing Yan was somewhat surprised.

And it made sense—as the foremost Alchemy Dao family on the Heavenly Origin Continent, the amount of precious resources the Wan Family had accumulated over the past millennia was beyond common knowledge. Now, the Wan Family had brought fully half of its accumulated precious resources to present to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan was quite satisfied with this gift. The sincerity of the Wan Family was sufficient, and should there be any future benefits, he would ensure the Wan Family did not suffer a loss.

”Brother Wan, from now on, my Splendid Dojo will form an alliance with the Wan Family. We shall call it the Glory Alliance. This alliance is also open to other families and factions that wish to join,” Jing Yan said, shifting his gaze as he spoke.

The first part was addressed to Wan Zhonghua, while the latter part was intended for the numerous family members nearby.

”Great! This alliance is indeed splendid,” Wan Zhonghua nodded, his voice tinged with excitement.

While Wan Zhonghua and Jing Yan were interacting, the thoughts of the many nearby family members shifted continuously. Witnessing Wan Zhonghua and the Wan Family joining Jing Yan’s forces struck them anew.

The Wan Family was the number one Alchemy Dao family on the Continent. With the Wan Family’s support, Jing Yan’s control over the Continent’s Alchemy Dao was undoubtedly solidified.

”Hall Master Jing Yan, you said earlier that we families could seek you out for private exchanges of Elixirs after the public ones had finished. Is it possible to exchange now?” a member of a first-rate family asked Jing Yan.

First-rate families were like the Yan Family of Holy City, ranked just below the Seven Great Families as the strongest on the Continent.

The first-rate family powers on the Continent were also targets for Jing Yan to woo.

”Yes,” Jing Yan’s gaze turned to the person who had spoken, and he smiled, ”However, as my supply of Elixirs is limited, there is one condition for this exchange. Families wishing to exchange for the Longevity Pill must be members of the Glory Alliance.”