The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2196: Chapter 2196: Direct Confrontation [Third Update]

Jing Yan looked at Ke Zun with a cold smile.

“Fellow Daoist Ke Zun speaks well! I think you’d better move the entire Yellow Spring Cave to your Shadow Tower, and from now on, the whole Yellow Spring Cave will belong to your Shadow Tower.” Jing Yan sneered.

“What a sharp-tongued boy.” Lu Chun said angrily through clenched teeth, his face dark.

At this moment, Lu Chun from Mystic Moon Trading House had formed a united front with Ke Zun from Shadow Tower.

“Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, a large Netherworld Crystal Stone vein contains a tremendous number of Netherworld Crystal Stones. Hoarding it alone is inadvisable!” Ke Zun lightly shook his head.

“I think how about this: we divide this large vein into three parts, one for you, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, one for Elder Lu Chun from Mystic Moon Trading House, and the last for us at Shadow Tower. With such a division, I believe Fellow Daoist Lu Chun will have no objections.” Ke Zun looked towards Lu Chun.

Lu Chun, hearing Ke Zun’s proposal, felt delighted instantly.

He realized using force to snatch the large vein from Jing Yan was impossible; he couldn’t kill Jing Yan. If they followed Ke Zun’s suggestion to allocate the large vein this way, Lu Chun should at least be able to obtain around thirty percent of the vein. All things considered, this outcome was far better than getting nothing.

Suppressing his joy, Lu Chun was just about to nod when Jing Yan spoke up.

“Fellow Daoist Ke Zun, you need not say more. This large vein was discovered by me and kept by me, and there’s no reason for me to share this vein with you. Previously, when you and Lu Chun found smaller veins, you didn’t share them with me.” Jing Yan was reluctant to say more.

“Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, if you insist on swallowing the vein alone, you’ll make things difficult for me,” Ke Zun’s expression grew dark, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

Gong Zhi Buddha had instructed him to act accordingly, ideally letting Jing Yan voluntarily give up some benefits. But if Jing Yan was unwilling to share the vein with them, he could still resort to seizing it by force. Though Jing Yan’s combat power dominated Lu Chun, with both him and Hong Tao joining forces, there was certainly a chance to kill Jing Yan and acquire the vein.

However, if they fought, the implications would be broad. Here, strong figures from both the Ancient Land of Morning Light and the Xin Family were watching from the sidelines. If he took action, would these people also make a move?

The people of the Ancient Land of Morning Light and the Xin Family would undoubtedly seek profits, and they would surely intervene to claim a share.

“If Fellow Daoist Ke Zun wishes to fight, I, Jing Yan, am ready. As I’ve always said, if you want to rob my vein, have the skills to back it up.” Jing Yan was prepared to confront Shadow Tower.

Ke Zun and Hong Tao both sneered.

“Brother Ying Tian, what do you say about the Ancient Land of Morning Light?” Ke Zun turned to look at Ying Tian, a cultivator from the Ancient Land of Morning Light.

Ying Tian’s gaze focused, and his lips twitched slightly.

He had just communicated with War God Li Feng, who conveyed not to intervene, meaning not to seize Jing Yan’s vein. Moreover, War God Li Feng mentioned that if Jing Yan sought assistance from the Ancient Land of Morning Light, they could help him to some extent.

“What does Brother Ke Zun mean?”

“If Brother Ke Zun wishes for the Ancient Land of Morning Light to seize Fellow Daoist Jing Yan’s vein, then he’s calculated wrong. The Ancient Land of Morning Light hasn’t fallen to the extent of shamelessly robbing others.” Ying Tian stated with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.

“Hmph!” Upon hearing Ying Tian’s words, Ke Zun’s heart filled with anger.

Ying Tian’s words were clearly an insult to him and Shadow Tower for being shameless.

Ke Zun then looked towards Xin Ruikun and Elder Shao Yu of the Xin Family.

Before Ke Zun could speak, Xin Ruikun spoke first: “Fellow Daoist Jing Yan is a friend of our Xin Family. If anyone wishes to do harm to Fellow Daoist Jing Yan in our presence, the Xin Family will certainly not stand by and watch.”

Xin Ruikun directly expressed the Xin Family’s position.

With Xin Ruikun’s statement, Ke Zun’s face turned completely grim, and he quickly calculated in his mind. Judging by the Xin Family’s attitude, they clearly intended to support Jing Yan. As for the Ancient Land of Morning Light, they were likely observers, but there was no ruling out the possibility of them stepping in to help Jing Yan at a crucial moment.

So, on his side, there were himself and Hong Tao, plus Lu Chun – making a total of three people. On Jing Yan’s side, there were at least three people.

Considering everything, if a fight escalated, they had no chance of winning. They might even be at a disadvantage.

“Damn it!” Ke Zun cursed inwardly.

“Elder Hong Tao, given the current situation, what should we do?” Ke Zun transmitted to Hong Tao beside him.

“Elder Ke Zun, considering the Xin Family’s stance, they are supporting Jing Yan. This is understandable, given that the Xin Family provided Jing Yan with the opportunity to enter the Yellow Spring Cave, and Jing Yan agreed to give the Xin Family twenty percent of his gains from within. It makes sense that the Xin Family wouldn’t want to take risks. I think, for now, we shouldn’t act; let’s wait until we leave the Yellow Spring Cave to discuss further. If Jing Yan wants to take away a large vein alone, it might not be so easy. Even if Yuantong Immortal Venerable speaks for him, Mystic Moon Trading House may not necessarily give face to Yuantong Immortal Venerable.” Hong Tao analyzed via transmission.

“That’s our only option!” Ke Zun nodded slightly in agreement.

“Jing Yan, while the Netherworld Crystal Stone vein is indeed very valuable, attempting to consume a large vein with such a small appetite might end up overwhelming you. I hope you won’t regret your decision once you leave the Yellow Spring Cave.” Ke Zun coldly smiled at Jing Yan.

After that, he and Hong Tao quickly turned and left.

After Ke Zun and Hong Tao departed, Jing Yan finally felt relieved. A powerhouse like Lu Chun, he could handle one, but facing two would be dangerous, and if three, it would likely be disastrous. Although the Xin Family might help him, they weren’t exactly his staunch allies, and there might be unexpected changes at the time. With Ke Zun and the others gone, the danger was lifted.

Seeing Ke Zun and others leave, Lu Chun cursed a few times before flying away. Staying alone made no sense; he couldn’t kill Jing Yan on his own!

“Fellow Daoist Ruikun, Fellow Daoist Shao Yu, thank you both.” Jing Yan cupped his hands to Xin Ruikun and Shao Yu.

“Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, no need to be polite. It’s what we ought to do.” Xin Ruikun waived off Jing Yan’s thanks.

Shao Yu also smiled and gestured to Jing Yan.

“Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, congratulations, congratulations! It’s truly enviable to have acquired a large vein in just a few months within the Yellow Spring Cave!” Ying Tian from the Ancient Land of Morning Light congratulated Jing Yan.

“Fellow Daoist Ying Tian and Fellow Daoist Luan Jie are both gentlemen.” Jing Yan cupped his hands to Ying Tian and Luan Jie.

“Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you honor us. The Ancient Land of Morning Light truly wouldn’t stoop to such disgraceful affairs.” Ying Tian laughed and then added, “Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, along with Fellow Daoists Ruikun and Shao Yu, let’s part ways for now. May we all have more luck ahead, and find more Netherworld Crystal Stones.”

After bidding farewell, Ying Tian and Luan Jie, the two cultivators from the Ancient Land of Morning Light, also quickly turned and left.