The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2195: Chapter 2195: Interests Above All

After Clan Chief Xin Si sent this message, Xin Ruikun did not respond immediately.

Clan Chief Xin Si inhaled nervously and said, “Ruikun, what’s going on? Could it be that Young Friend Jing Yan has encountered misfortune?”

It was only then that Xin Ruikun responded, “Clan Chief, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan doesn’t need our help for the time being. He’s confronted Lu Chun, and Lu Chun is being suppressed by him. His combat power seems to exceed that of Lu Chun. Lu Chun’s attacks pose no threat to him.”

“What?” Clan Chief Xin Si was surprised.

Lu Chun was actually being suppressed by Jing Yan?

That Lu Chun from Mystic Moon Trading House, whose strength surpasses most Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs, was actually being suppressed by Jing Yan?

Clan Chief Xin Si’s thoughts were in turmoil, as were the other members of the Xin family present. Lu Chun has always been Inspector Ao Hong’s trusted subordinate from Mystic Moon Trading House in the region. The other high-ranking figures from the various forces were somewhat familiar with Lu Chun and understood his strength to some extent. Even at Lu Chun’s level of Immortal Rhythm Cultivator, it would be difficult for Clan Chief Xin Si himself to kill him.

“Alright, I understand. Ruikun, act according to circumstances. If Young Friend Jing Yan is in danger, lend a hand. Of course, you also can’t kill Lu Chun to avoid angering Mystic Moon Trading House.” Clan Chief Xin Si instructed.

“Alright, I understand.” Xin Ruikun replied.

Having cut off communication with Xin Ruikun, Clan Chief Xin Si glanced around at the gathered members of the Xin family.

“It’s truly unimaginable that Mr. Jing Yan was able to harvest a large Netherworld Crystal Stone vein.” Chief Manager Xin Li spoke with admiration.

“Harvesting a large vein is one thing — perhaps it’s just incredibly good luck. But Jing Yan was actually able to suppress Lu Chun directly; that is terrifying. Even though he’s only at the Nether Sky Realm, he is this strong. If he were to enter the Immortal Rhythm Level, wouldn’t he be invincible in that realm?” One person said, expressing shock.

“Fortunately, our Xin family has a good relationship with Young Friend Jing Yan.” Clan Chief Xin Si showed a smile.

Having Xin Ruikun and Shao Yu help Jing Yan in the Yellow Spring Cave wasn’t entirely because of their relationship with Jing Yan. Jing Yan and the Xin family’s closeness hadn’t reached that level.

The main reason was still that Netherworld Crystal Stone vein.

The Netherworld Crystal Stones Jing Yan acquired in the Yellow Spring Cave gave the Xin family a twenty percent share. If Jing Yan were killed and the Four Great Forces plundered the vein, the Xin family could only manage to seize twenty to thirty percent at most, filled with uncertain factors. So why not help Jing Yan guard the vein? Doing so would secure the twenty percent share and earn a favor.

As Clan Chief Xin Si received this information, so did Gong Zhi Buddha of Shadow Tower and War God Li Feng of Ancient Land of Morning Light.

Gong Zhi Buddha and War God Li Feng couldn’t help but marvel at Jing Yan’s strength.

Jing Yan’s combat power to directly suppress Lu Chun was beyond their expectations, clearly indicating his strength was far greater than they imagined.

“The value of a large Netherworld Crystal Stone vein is undeniably immense, but it wasn’t discovered by you two. Since it was Young Friend Jing Yan who found and took it, it has nothing to do with our Ancient Land of Morning Light. You two, do not engage with Young Friend Jing Yan.” War God Li Feng of Ancient Land of Morning Light is a man of fairness.

He certainly desired that vein, but ultimately chose to instruct the two Immortal Rhythm Cultivators from Ancient Land of Morning Light in the Yellow Spring Cave not to make a move against Jing Yan.

Upon receiving War God Li Feng’s message, the two from Ancient Land of Morning Light lost their thoughts of seizing it.

As for the Shadow Tower side, things were different.

Gong Zhi Buddha of Shadow Tower couldn’t let go of the large Netherworld Crystal Stone vein taken by Jing Yan.

After consulting with a group from Shadow Tower, he sent a message to the two cultivators in the Yellow Spring Cave.

“Act according to circumstances. Even if you can’t claim the entire large vein, try to grab a piece of it for yourselves. A large vein is huge; Jing Yan shouldn’t keep it all for himself.” Gong Zhi Buddha instructed Ke Zun and Hong Tao.

Shadow Tower indeed has the thought of befriending Jing Yan, but when faced with a large Netherworld Crystal Stone vein, Gong Zhi Buddha immediately tossed aside the notion of alliance to Javan. As long as they can claim part of the large vein, why worry about becoming hostile with Jing Yan?

Thus, the situation inside the Yellow Spring Cave became relatively clear.

Jing Yan and Lu Chun battled fiercely, creating a grand spectacle but unable to kill each other.

Jing Yan’s physical body defense is astonishing, yet in terms of attack, he’s indeed lacking compared to top-tier Immortal Rhythm Cultivators. Even though he uses Divine Soul Attack to ambush Lu Chun, he can’t pose a mortal threat to top-tier Lu Chun. While Lu Chun’s attacks against Jing Yan seldom cause real harm.

Therefore, their fight was intense, yet after a period, both remained unharmed. From the situation, Jing Yan appeared to suppress Lu Chun, but far from being able to kill him.

“Fellow Daoist Lu Chun, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!”

Ke Zun’s eyes sparkled as he spoke.

“Continuing to fight like this is pointless. You don’t intend to fight until the Yellow Spring Cave closes, do you? I see, why don’t we all stop and have a chat?” Ke Zun said with a smiling face.

Upon hearing Ke Zun, Jing Yan glanced at him.

Then his figure flickered, retreating a distance. Lu Chun also refrained from pursuing Jing Yan. In truth, Lu Chun had long avoided fighting further; suppressed by Jing Yan, he knew he couldn’t kill Jing Yan and saw no point in continuing, only desisting due to pride.

“Both Fellow Daoist Lu Chun and Fellow Daoist Jing Yan are wise.” Ke Zun continued smiling as he gazed at Jing Yan and Lu Chun.

His gaze then shifted to Jing Yan and said, “Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, that large vein is hidden beneath the small vein discovered by Fellow Daoist Lu Chun and me. To speak truthfully, that vein should count as discovered by us.”

“Heh, Fellow Daoist Ke Zun, I fail to understand your words. If you and Lu Chun discovered it, why didn’t you take it and allow me to?” Jing Yan coldly laughed.

One hearing Ke Zun, Jing Yan knew what the old man was thinking.

Jing Yan could only lament inwardly; indeed, friendships often falter before interests. Previously Shadow Tower offered fifty billion Black Crystal Stones to win him over, yet at the prospect of the Netherworld Crystal Stone vein, Shadow Tower instantly changed faces.

“Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you speak unfairly. While Lu Chun and I hadn’t collected the large vein, neither of us has left. Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you caught us off guard, seizing the vein unexpectedly! Had you not acted, Lu Chun and I would have further explored this area and discovered that large vein.” Ke Zun’s shamelessness was evident.