The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2177: Chapter 2177: Gratitude [Part 1]

With Ao Hong’s identity and insight, he shouldn’t have been unable to control his anger like this.

Truthfully, he never considered Jing Yan an equal. In his eyes, Jing Yan was just a junior in the Nether Sky Realm. Yet, this junior caused Ao Hong such a significant loss, making it hard for him to accept. He was supposed to obtain four Yellow Spring Cave slots, but now it might end up being only one basic slot, causing him to lose face in front of the Four Great Forces, Yuantong Immortal Venerable, and many Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs. This is nothing short of a disgrace.

“Daoist Ao Hong!”

A thunderous voice was heard.

The person who spoke was War God Li Feng of the Ancient Land of Morning Light. War God Li Feng’s shout contained a power that could shake hearts. Hearing War God Li Feng’s voice, the redness in Ao Hong’s eyes gradually faded.

“Daoist Ao Hong, please control your anger!” War God Li Feng looked at Inspector Ao Hong.

“Daoist Ao Hong, please be mindful of the occasion.” Yuantong Immortal Venerable also frowned as he spoke at this moment.

Inspector Ao Hong cupped his hands toward Yuantong Immortal Venerable and didn’t say more. It was apparent to everyone that he was consumed with hatred for Jing Yan, wishing to kill Jing Yan immediately. It’s imaginable that should he have the chance in the future, he will definitely make a move against Jing Yan.

However, War God Li Feng’s protection of Jing Yan left people perplexed. The Ancient Land of Morning Light is a unique force with little contact with the outside, historically rarely intervening in matters among other cultivators. But just now, War God Li Feng stepped out and shouted at Inspector Ao Hong, clearly siding with Jing Yan.

Jing Yan glanced at Inspector Ao Hong before sitting cross-legged with Xin Qianyue in front of Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

The Xin Family hadn’t yet participated in the third round of the Netherworld Points battle, so it wasn’t over yet.

Inside the black vortex, a stream of light emerged, and Jing Yan along with Xin Qianyue’s illusion bodies entered the secret realm. In less than four hours, Xin Qianyue’s illusion body perished and awoke first. Jing Yan continued to kill Ghost Pattern Beasts inside the secret realm.

After the Xin Family’s Netherworld Points reached five hundred and twelve points, which was after killing the ninth wave of Ghost Pattern Beasts, Jing Yan also woke up and opened his eyes. After three rounds, the Xin Family’s total Netherworld Points exceeded the other three forces, ranking first on the overall scoreboard.

“Mystic Moon Trading House…”

“Heh, Mystic Moon Trading House only got one basic slot. Last time during the Yellow Spring Cave’s Advanced Entrance slots, Mystic Moon Trading House monopolized four slots. This time, they only have a pitiful one basic slot.”

“Just now Inspector Ao Hong said he was played by Jing Yan; maybe Jing Yan really did have some operations in this.”

“Moreover, there’s something else. Previously everyone said War God Li Feng personally tried to hire Jing Yan, but Jing Yan refused. We all thought Jing Yan was too arrogant. But War God Li Feng also helped Jing Yan withstand Inspector Ao Hong’s pressure. If Jing Yan had offended War God Li Feng, would War God Li Feng have done that?”

“There might be things we don’t know about. One thing is certain, War God Li Feng is definitely not angry with Jing Yan.”

“…” Many Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs were secretly analyzing Jing Yan and the Four Great Forces’ situation.

Many realized that Mystic Moon Trading House only getting one basic slot was likely due to Jing Yan’s secret plan.

Besides Mystic Moon Trading House, the other three forces were all pleased. Especially the Xin Family, everyone was beaming with joy.

“The Netherworld Points battle ends here. Based on the Four Great Forces’ points situation, the three slots to enter the Yellow Spring Cave in the third round were obtained by the Xin Family, Ancient Land of Morning Light, and Shadow Tower,” Yuantong Immortal Venerable announced after pondering the result.

Out of the nine slots to enter the Yellow Spring Cave, the Xin Family got three, Shadow Tower got three, Ancient Land of Morning Light got two, and Mystic Moon Trading House got one.

After saying this, Yuantong Immortal Venerable put away the secret realm treasure.

He continued, “The Yellow Spring Cave is about to open. Daoists who are going to enter the Yellow Spring Cave, do not leave this place during this period to avoid missing the entry time. For each Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarch, ensure that your subordinates are arranged properly for entering the Low-level Entrance.”

“Alright, everyone disperse for now. Let’s all wait for the Yellow Spring Cave to open.” Yuantong Immortal Venerable waved his hand lastly and turned to leave first.

The exact time for the Yellow Spring Cave’s opening, Yuantong Immortal Venerable couldn’t accurately predict, and could only know approximately. This time, the Yellow Spring Cave should open within a century, possibly waiting as long as a hundred and eighty years, or as soon as one or two decades. The exact time is difficult to say. So he instructed that those preparing to enter the Yellow Spring Cave should not leave its vicinity, as immediately upon opening they can enter.

Everyone gradually dispersed, and Jing Yan returned to his residence.

Gong Zhi Buddha from Shadow Tower returned to their living quarters with the other countless members of Shadow Tower.

“Lord Buddha, this time, the Yellow Spring Cave opens, and we Shadow Tower got three slots to enter!”

“Haha, last time the Yellow Spring Cave opened, we Shadow Tower only got two slots.”

“We really have to thank Jing Yan. Without him, Shadow Tower might just have two slots, and Mystic Moon Trading House would still hold four slots. That Cao Zhiqun from Mystic Moon Trading House, who knows where he came from, his strength was genuinely formidable inside the secret realm, managing to kill up until the tenth wave of Ghost Pattern Beasts appeared.”

Everyone in Shadow Tower was happily discussing it. An extra slot, the benefits of which could not be measured in Black Crystal Stones. Allowing an additional person to enter the Yellow Spring Cave might bring out a vast amount of Netherworld Crystal Stones, especially Advanced Crystal Stones, which even countless Black Crystal Stones couldn’t buy.

“We at Shadow Tower indeed owe thanks to Little Friend Jing Yan.”

“Shan Duogun, you’ve interacted with Little Friend Jing Yan more. So, you will represent Shadow Tower and send fifty billion Black Crystal Stones to Little Friend Jing Yan,” Gong Zhi Buddha pondered for a moment and instructed Shan Duogun.

“Huh? Send fifty billion Black Crystal Stones?” Shan Duogun was slightly stunned.

Their expressions changed as well.

“Yes, we shouldn’t be stingy. This Jing Yan, his future achievements may exceed our expectations. Befriending him now could bring greater returns to Shadow Tower later. Fifty billion Black Crystal Stones aren’t much; send them,” Gong Zhi Buddha said with a squint, speaking gently.

“Alright!” Shan Duogun acknowledged and left the residence of Shadow Tower’s multitude.

Some might have thought sending fifty billion Black Crystal Stones to Jing Yan was too much but none spoke further to dissuade.

“None of you should begrudge those fifty billion Black Crystal Stones. If it weren’t for Little Friend Jing Yan’s reminder, we at Shadow Tower would not have gotten the third-round transitional slot. Just this favor alone is worth no less than fifty billion Black Crystal Stones,” Gong Zhi Buddha remarked, smiling at some of their expressions.