The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 972: Chapter 972 Elder’s Attention

Hearing Elder Bao Tong’s praise, Zhang Li couldn’t suppress his excitement.

With the elder’s words, his reward this time wouldn’t be small; it would be at least three thousand first-level Divine Crystals. If the reward is three thousand Divine Crystals, he alone would get fifteen hundred. You know, the basic resources members of the First Palace receive each year are only a thousand Divine Crystals.

For a martial artist at the Void God level, a thousand first-level Divine Crystals can be used up quickly. If in seclusion for training, a one-star Void God can use up a thousand first-level Divine Crystals in just ten days to two weeks.

”Elder, there’s one more thing I think I should report to you.” Zhang Li composed himself, considered for a moment, and then continued.

”What is it? Speak freely.” Bao Tong’s character was relatively calm.

”It’s still about Fellow Daoist Jing Yan.”

”After Fellow Daoist Jing Yan came from the Low-class World, he, like the others, underwent the baptism of Chaos Qi, but he absorbed the Chaos Qi for quite a long time.” Zhang Li kept his head slightly lowered.

He thought that the time Jing Yan spent absorbing Chaos Qi was valuable information. If Jing Yan had only absorbed for two or three hours, he might not have specially reported to Elder Bao Tong. But the problem was, Jing Yan absorbed Chaos Qi for over three days, which was terrifying and very unusual.

”How long did he absorb Chaos Qi, more than two hours?” At this moment, Elder Bao Tong had not yet thought deeply. Absorbing Chaos Qi for more than two hours was already considered quite good in the God Realm. However, those who could enter the Luo Jiu Divine Palace mostly absorbed Chaos Qi for more than two hours.

”Yes, he absorbed it for a little over three days, roughly close to forty hours.” Zhang Li nodded and said.

”That is indeed impressive... What did you say?” Elder Bao Tong’s half-closed eyes suddenly opened, and a gleam of light shot out.

Absorbing Chaos Qi for over three days?

How is that possible?

Absorbing Chaos Qi for over a day is extremely rare even for top talents in the God Realm, let alone absorbing it for three days.

Instinctively, Bao Tong thought Zhang Li was lying.

”Elder, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan truly absorbed Chaos Qi for close to forty hours. I witnessed the whole process with my own eyes. Not only me, but the other team members who were guarding the Guiding Divine Palace also saw it with their own eyes. And the guards from Radiant Sun Divine Palace and the other three divine palaces were also present.” Zhang Li quickly said.

The fluctuating aura of Bao Tong quickly calmed down.

Upon further thought, Bao Tong found less reason to doubt Zhang Li’s words. In matters like this, he believed Zhang Li wouldn’t dare lie. Moreover, it wasn’t just Zhang Li who saw Jing Yan absorbing Chaos Qi. If Zhang Li was lying, a minimal investigation would reveal it.

But absorbing Chaos Qi for three days is just too outrageous! Elder Bao Tong had been in the Luo Jiu Divine Palace for tens of thousands of years, and he had never seen such a martial artist, nor had he even heard of one.

”It seems I need to pay close attention to this native martial artist named Jing Yan,” Bao Tong thought.

”Zhang Li, you can now go to Wanbao Hall to receive your reward. Hmm... you can receive twenty thousand first-level Divine Crystals. If the people at Wanbao Hall ask, just say I sent you.” Bao Tong said to Zhang Li.

Zhang Li’s breathing froze.

Twenty thousand first-level Divine Crystals?

A tremendous feeling of joy filled Zhang Li’s heart.

Wanbao Hall is a functional institution of Luo Jiu Divine Palace; the martial artists of the Divine Palace receive various rewards there.

”Thank you, Elder.” Zhang Li happily left.

A reward of twenty thousand Divine Crystals far exceeded Zhang Li’s expectations. To his knowledge, the highest reward for previously guiding native martial artists to Luo Jiu Divine Palace was only ten thousand first-level Divine Crystals. This time, however, he received a total of twenty thousand.

It was incredibly satisfying.

”If those brothers knew we got a twenty thousand first-level Divine Crystal reward this time, who knows how excited they’d be.” Zhang Li walked towards Wanbao Hall with glee.

Elsewhere, the registration staff led Jing Yan and over ten other martial artists participating in the selection to a light screen.

Jing Yan felt that this light screen should be an energy barrier of a formation. The light screen had an entrance, and Jing Yan and the others were now standing before it. At the entrance, there was also a team of armored guards.

The guards nodded at the registration staff, allowing him to lead Jing Yan and the other martial artists through the entrance.

”Before the assessment, you will temporarily reside within this Stacked Peak. Remember, do not wander around carelessly. The surroundings of Stacked Peak are isolated by formations, and you won’t be able to leave from inside.” The registration staff reminded Jing Yan and the others.

Jing Yan and the others also saw the Stacked Peak that the staff mentioned.

It was a vast mountain range composed of layers upon layers of peaks. Exactly how large this mountain range was, Jing Yan did not know.

In short, the martial artists preparing to participate in the selection assessment were temporarily confined here and could only operate within this area. They were not formal members of Luo Jiu Divine Palace, so naturally Luo Jiu Divine Palace would not let them wander around the First Palace.

”Alright, go find a place to stay on your own! There are countless peaks in Stacked Peak; the higher the peak, the more abundant the spiritual energy. Whether you can reach the higher peaks to cultivate depends on your abilities. If you lack strength, just stay below obediently.” After these words, the staff member turned and left.

Jing Yan and the dozen or so martial artists exchanged a glance but did not speak and subsequently left one after another.

In an instant, only Jing Yan and a young girl with a delicate appearance remained in the vicinity. Jing Yan sensed slightly and knew the girl was a one-star Void God Warrior.

”Is this brother from the Low-class World?” The girl looked at Jing Yan, her eyes shifting as she asked.

Previously, at the registration place, she saw that Jing Yan had come with Zhang Li. She didn’t know Zhang Li but could tell from Zhang Li’s armor that he was a guard from the Guiding Divine Palace.

”My name is Jing Yan. I just arrived in the God Realm not long ago.” Jing Yan nodded.

”Hello Brother Jing Yan, my name is Mei Qing.” Mei Qing smiled, revealing two small dimples on her cheeks.

”Brother Jing Yan, I know a hidden place on Stacked Peak with abundant spiritual energy. Would you like to join me?” Mei Qing continued.

”Oh?” Jing Yan looked at Mei Qing with some surprise.

”This is my fourth time registering for the Luo Jiu Divine Palace selection, so I know a bit about Stacked Peak. I discovered that hidden place by accident last time, and the spiritual energy there is truly abundant.” Mei Qing said seriously, perhaps feeling that Jing Yan doubted her words.

”You’ve taken the assessment four times?” Jing Yan frowned slightly, ”Doesn’t the registration assessment limit the number of times?”

”Yes, there’s no limit on the number of times. However, each registration requires a fee of ten thousand Divine Crystals, which isn’t a small amount. Fortunately, the assessment is held once every hundred years, so one can slowly accumulate the fee.” Mei Qing’s face showed a somewhat pained expression.