The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2525: Chapter 2525: Invite Mr. Hou Yang to Act

”Two ways to cooperate?” Jing Yan smiled while looking at Elder Ge Yi.

”Yes, City Lord Jing Yan can choose either one.” Elder Ge Yi replied.

”What if I don’t want to choose either way? If I refuse, would Elder Ge Yi resort to forceful seizure?” Jing Yan continued.

”City Lord Jing Yan, you jest! We all know you’re a smart person, and smart people know how to assess the situation. I think City Lord Jing Yan will choose one way of cooperation, which benefits everyone. The Qianhe Zhenye is too important. City Lord Jing Yan, though incredibly powerful, cannot keep the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye from leaking forever.” Elder Ge Yi’s voice was not loud, but anyone could hear the threat in his words.

Without the Qianhe Zhenye, Tianji Trading House would be happy to maintain good relations with Hongmeng City and Jing Yan. Currently, Tianji Trading House has quite a number of businesses within Hongmeng City. But with the appearance of Qianhe Zhenye, the relationship has changed. In order to obtain the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye, Tianji Trading House won’t hesitate to break ties with Jing Yan.

”Elder Ge Yi overrates me. Actually, I’m not a person who understands the so-called ’assessing the situation,’ I fear Elder Ge Yi will be disappointed.” Jing Yan slowly said with narrowed eyes.

A peculiar expression appeared on Elder Ge Yi’s face, as if somewhat surprised, yet seemingly anticipated.

He glanced at Hou Yang Immortal Venerable beside him, then looked at Jing Yan and said, ”Does City Lord Jing Yan know who Mr. Hou Yang is?”

”I’d like to hear more.” Jing Yan also looked at Hou Yang.

Jing Yan already knew about Hou Yang Immortal Venerable’s identity.

”Hou Yang Immortal Venerable ranks third on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet. If City Lord Jing Yan is unwilling to cooperate, Hou Yang Immortal Venerable might be upset.” Elder Ge Yi laughed.

”Impressive! I didn’t expect Hou Yang Immortal Venerable to be a powerhouse on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet. Tianji Trading House, able to enlist a powerhouse from the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet as a helper, is indeed a big move!” Jing Yan nodded as he spoke.

Upon hearing Jing Yan’s tone, Elder Ge Yi and others immediately understood that Jing Yan already knew Hou Yang Immortal Venerable’s identity beforehand.

”City Lord Jing Yan misunderstood, Hou Yang Immortal Venerable is a friend of the Eight Gods Pill Sect.” Elder Ge Yi shook his head and continued, ”City Lord Jing Yan, there really is no need for everyone to make relations so strained. Qianhe Zhenye is indeed precious; I can understand City Lord Jing Yan’s emphasis on it. But if City Lord Jing Yan is willing to share Qianhe Zhenye with Tianji Trading House and Eight Gods Pill Sect, though there is some sacrifice, one can gain true friendship from Tianji Trading House and Eight Gods Pill Sect.”

”That’s right! If City Lord Jing Yan is willing to cooperate, then the previous grudges between Hongmeng City and Eight Gods Pill Sect will be wiped clean. Not only that, the Eight Gods Pill Sect will even in some degree support City Lord Jing Yan and aid Hongmeng City in the future.” Elder Kang Li of Eight Gods Pill Sect spoke.

”Hahaha...” Jing Yan’s laughter echoed.

”Ge Yi, you truly disappoint me! I granted you the status of a distinguished guest in Hongmeng City, yet you did not cherish it. Since that’s the case, I now announce the revocation of your High Level distinguished guest status in Hongmeng City.” Jing Yan’s voice turned cold.

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”Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet?”

”That person is Hou Yang Immortal Venerable? My goodness! Unexpected, truly unexpected!”

”Unimaginable, to actually see a powerhouse from the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet here, and it’s the third-ranked Hou Yang Immortal Venerable.”

”Tsk tsk, Eight Gods Pill Sect capable of inviting Hou Yang Immortal Venerable, it truly is Eight Gods Pill Sect.”

”Hou Yang Immortal Venerable has appeared, yet City Lord Jing Yan still refuses to cooperate? Isn’t he afraid of breaking ties and starting a battle? City Lord Jing Yan is powerful, but I fear he cannot defeat Hou Yang Immortal Venerable. Hou Yang Immortal Venerable is a powerhouse on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet, and City Lord Jing Yan’s name is not on the tablet!”

There are only ten names in total on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet. Meeting a powerhouse from the tablet is not easy. It could even be said to be no easier than meeting an existence of the Immortal Emperor Realm.

To know, within the nine Heavenly Domains of the entire Mixed Element Immortal Domain, the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet has only ten names, and clearly, there are more than ten existences of the Immortal Emperor Realm.

Precisely because powerhouses on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet are hard to meet, so countless cultivators outside Hongmeng City initially didn’t recognize Hou Yang Immortal Venerable. Even Supervisor Ru Li, who uncovered Hou Yang Immortal Venerable’s identity, did so by probing through various channels. Bai Han, Thunder Domain’s former Great Executor in its prime, had not seen Hou Yang Immortal Venerable’s face.

When countless cultivators and adventurers learned of Hou Yang Immortal Venerable’s identity, it instantly stirred a great commotion.

And they evidently believed City Lord Jing Yan wouldn’t be a match for Hou Yang Immortal Venerable. Those listed on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet are already beyond the normal scope of Immortal Venerable. If there is a bridge between Immortal Venerable and Immortal Emperor, it’s safe to say that the tablet’s powerhouses stand atop the bridge.

Most people felt that if Hongmeng City clashed with Hou Yang Immortal Venerable’s party, the ultimate defeat should come to Hongmeng City, and Jing Yan City Lord.

City Lord Jing Yan is indeed powerful, far beyond the capacities of ordinary top-tier powerhouses among Immortal Venerable Peaks. However, Hou Yang Immortal Venerable is nearly an Immortal Emperor character.

No wonder! No wonder they previously saw the Eight Gods Pill Sect and Tianji Trading House elders following behind this cultivator with a middle-aged appearance.

”City Lord Jing Yan!” Elder Ge Yi raised his voice.

”Does City Lord Jing Yan intend to make enemies with the entire Kunling Heaven?” Elder Ge Yi shouted.

The implication being, if Jing Yan doesn’t cooperate, he becomes an adversary of Tianji Trading House.

”An enemy with the entire Heavenly Domain? Haha, I’ve never thought of it. However, if anyone thinks, my Jing Yan and Hongmeng City are easy to bully, they’re gravely mistaken. To such people, I will ensure they regret it!” City Lord Jing Yan laughed coldly.

”Elder Ge Yi, it seems you can’t reach an agreement with this Jing Yan.” Hou Yang Immortal Venerable coldly said after looking around.

Hou Yang Immortal Venerable wasn’t necessarily meant to intervene this time. If negotiations were smooth, Hou Yang wouldn’t need to do anything. But if Jing Yan refuses the toast and eats the penalty drink, then it would be his turn to step in. Now, evidently, is the time for his presence.

Elder Ge Yi nodded, ”It still requires Mr. Hou Yang’s trouble.”

”Hongmeng City’s Jing Yan, killed Tiger Roar City’s City Lord Chai Chong of our Eight Gods Pill Sect. Today, our Eight Gods Pill Sect seeks an explanation for City Lord Chai Chong. Mr. Hou Yang, this Jing Yan is incredibly formidable. Our Eight Gods Pill Sect asks you to help take action.” Elder Kang Li loudly stated.

Eight Gods Pill Sect and Tianji Trading House are determined to obtain the Pill Formula for Qianhe Zhenye. Their only purpose in arriving is to acquire the Pill Formula for Qianhe Zhenye. Cooperation would be best, but if not, they’ll forcibly seize it. Yet, taking action requires a pretext. They can’t openly state it’s for plundering the Pill Formula from Hongmeng City since Eight Gods Pill Sect and Tianji Trading House are superpowers within the Heavenly Domain.