The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1038: Chapter 1038: Destitute and Downfallen

Brother Bi Fang and Brother Jing Yan, upon hearing this, were momentarily stunned.

Brother Bi Fang showed a slightly helpless smile and looked at Xing Kong, saying, ”Leader Xing Kong, you may have misunderstood.”

”Misunderstood?” Xing Kong furrowed his brow slightly.

”Brother Jing Yan.” Xing Kong looked at Brother Jing Yan, ”Do you not wish to join the Heavenly Origin Tribe? Within our tribe, we have hundreds of brothers, all united like a single rope. Although resources are quite scarce, it is much more comfortable than wandering alone.”

”The leader is right!” Li Yue hurriedly agreed.

”Well... Brother Jing Yan has already joined the Luo Jiu Divine Palace.” Xing Kong gave a dry laugh.

”What?” Xing Kong’s eyes widened, looking at Brother Jing Yan with surprise.

Join the Luo Jiu Divine Palace?

To be honest, the likes of Xing Kong and others definitely have a yearning for Luo Jiu Divine Palace. They, of course, desire to enter the Luo Jiu Divine Palace. However, passing the selection exam is not an easy task.

Moreover, to participate in the selection exam of Luo Jiu Divine Palace, there is a requirement not exceeding the age of five thousand years. Among these Ascenders, how many are under five thousand years old when they ascend?

Once exceeding the age of five thousand years, one is disqualified from participating in the selection exam and has no chance to enter the Luo Jiu Divine Palace. Martial artists like Xing Kong, with his talent and strength, would have a great chance of passing if he were able to participate in the Luo Jiu Divine Palace’s selection exam. When Xing Kong ascended, he was already a One-star Void God, absorbing the Chaos Qi of the God Realm, and although his realm did not directly advance to Two-star Void God, it was very close.

Unfortunately, he surpassed the age of five thousand years when he ascended, losing even the opportunity to participate in the selection exam.

Within the Heavenly Origin Tribe, martial artists like Xing Kong who have never participated in the selection exam of Luo Jiu Divine Palace occupy the majority.

”That’s a good thing!”

”Haha, Brother Bi Fang, you won’t be lonely in the Luo Jiu Divine Palace anymore,” Xing Kong responded with a smile.

”Brother Jing Yan, impressive!” Li Yue gave Brother Jing Yan a thumbs up.

”Come in and sit.” Xing Kong invited Brother Jing Yan and Brother Bi Fang into the dwelling.

The group sat down.

Xing Kong inquired about the situation in the Low-class World, and Brother Jing Yan gave a brief recount. It dawned on Xing Kong and others why there hadn’t been a martial artist arriving at the Heavenly Origin Tribe in these thousands of years; it turned out a monumental war had occurred in the Low-class World.

Fortunately, the war has concluded.

”Leader Xing Kong, I noticed there are only three formations currently operating in the tribe,” Brother Jing Yan couldn’t help but inquire during the chatter.

”Our Heavenly Origin Tribe has been established for tens of thousands of years, and over time, quite a lot of formations have been arranged both inside and outside, probably numbering fifty or sixty. However, these formations require resources to operate!” Xing Kong shook his head, showing a face of helplessness.

Operating formations consume resources.

But for a small tribe like the Heavenly Origin Tribe, resources are quite scarce. Even the cultivation of internal members is an issue, let alone maintaining formation operations.

”Leader Xing Kong, I brought some Divine Crystals this time,” Brother Bi Fang took out a Sumeru Ring.

”Brother Bi Fang, every time you come over, you bring some resources. I actually know that although your environment in Luo Jiu Divine Palace is a bit relaxed, obtaining resources is not easy. You always give us resources, and I feel a bit uneasy in my heart.” Xing Kong sighed lightly.

Brother Bi Fang surely didn’t just once or twice send Divine Crystals to the Heavenly Origin Tribe. Even though Brother Bi Fang’s resources aren’t many, this gesture indeed holds a substantial weight of sincerity.

”Leader Xing Kong, let’s not discuss such matters; I am just doing my part.” Brother Bi Fang waved his hand, then smiled and said, ”Here are a thousand Divine Crystals, please accept them, Leader Xing Kong.”

”Sigh...” Xing Kong glanced at Brother Bi Fang, his old face slightly reddening.

However, he still accepted Brother Bi Fang’s Divine Crystals.

Brother Jing Yan couldn’t help but be moved, a mere thousand One-level Divine Crystals, yet Xing Kong accepted them. Brother Jing Yan could sense Xing Kong’s awkwardness; if not for truly dire straits, how could Leader Xing Kong accept merely a thousand One-level Divine Crystals from Brother Bi Fang?

This clearly indicates the precarious state of the Heavenly Origin Tribe, perhaps even to the extent of being described as impoverished.

Brother Jing Yan contemplated, thinking that he should also provide some Divine Crystals for the Heavenly Origin Tribe. Though he doesn’t have many Divine Crystals left, he still has over two million One-level Divine Crystals, and some Two-level Divine Crystals remain. There are also several thousand Heavenly Repairing Pills.

For Brother Jing Yan now, even earning a million One-level Divine Crystals isn’t difficult; it merely involves spending some time refining Elixirs. Refining some Purple Beauty Pills and selling them would easily yield tenfold profits.

A million One-level Divine Crystals would surely be a tremendously astonishing amount of resources for the Heavenly Origin Tribe.

While considering how much resource to provide, a voice suddenly came from outside.

”Leader!” the voice bore a tinge of urgency.

”Come in.” Xing Kong replied in a low voice.

A black-clothed martial artist from the Heavenly Origin Tribe quickly entered from outside, greeting Brother Bi Fang and Brother Jing Yan with cupped hands.

Afterward, he looked at Xing Kong and said, ”Leader, there’s a problem with the ore veins.”

”What happened?” Xing Kong’s expression changed, his heart sinking slightly.

The ore veins are the lifeblood of the Heavenly Origin Tribe. Hundreds of brothers rely on the scant resources produced by the ore veins.

”The Little Knife Gang is bullying us too much!” The black-clothed martial artist showed anger on his face, ”Brother Che Yin is dead, and several other brothers are severely injured!”

”Leader, the Little Knife Gang is getting audacious, the more we endure, the more they perceive us as easy targets. Perhaps, we should rally the brothers and fight them!” The black-clothed warrior exclaimed through clenched teeth.

Xing Kong abruptly stood, anger surging in his eyes.

Sitting nearby, Brother Bi Fang’s face darkened quite a bit.

”Call several elders here!” Xing Kong instructed the black-clothed warrior.

”Yes!” The black-clothed warrior turned and left.

”Brother Bi Fang, Brother Jing Yan, I fear we may neglect hospitality today. The ore veins issue must be resolved immediately without delay,” Xing Kong apologized to the two.

”Brother Che Yin...” Brother Bi Fang’s breath condensed.

Brother Bi Fang also knew Brother Che Yin.

”Brother Che Yin has been in charge of the ore veins lately; it is unexpected that the Little Knife Gang would dare to make a move against him, damn it!” Xing Kong said in a low voice.

Brother Jing Yan could see Xing Kong was suppressing his anger.

”Brother Bi Fang, let me arrange a place for you and Brother Jing Yan to rest. I need to deal with this issue immediately, or it may escalate. Once the ore veins issue is resolved, I will come to apologize to both of you,” Xing Kong said.