The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2357: Chapter 2357: So Imposing!

For this negotiation, Elder Kuo Lian and Elder Ming Hua from the Mystic Moon Trading House accompanied Jing Yan.

Initially, Jing Yan intended to go alone, but Elder Kuo Lian felt that going alone would appear weak, knowing that neither Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable nor Master Wan Lunhai would be going to Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s residence alone. Jing Yan agreed with Elder Kuo Lian’s reasoning and thus consented for Kuo Lian and Ming Hua to come along.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord stood up, cupped his hands towards Jing Yan, and smiled.

”Lord Heavenly Master!” Jing Yan returned the gesture.

Wu Guo Heavenly Lord also glanced at Kuo Lian and Ming Hua, saying, ”Daoist Kuo Lian and Daoist Ming Hua have also come.”

”Greetings to the Heavenly Lord.” Both Kuo Lian and Ming Hua respectfully greeted Wu Guo Heavenly Lord.

Among the Mystic Moon Trading House people like Elder Kuo Lian, the seniority is relatively strong, but their strength hasn’t reached the Immortal Venerable Peak level. Therefore, Kuo Lian and the others always maintained a very humble stance before Wu Guo Heavenly Lord.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan.”

”Haha, it is our first meeting, and seeing Fellow Daoist Jing Yan looking so young, I suddenly feel I’m on my last legs.”

”Despite his youth, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan’s majesty is truly first-class. Now in Faro Heaven, he has even overshadowed us old guys.”

”...”

After Jing Yan greeted Wu Guo Heavenly Lord, several elderly figures in the Great Hall spoke up. Some were quite courteous, even standing up to show a gesture of welcome to Jing Yan. Of course, most remained seated comfortably in their places.

Some were casting sidelong glances at Jing Yan, their eyes sharp as if they wanted to see through him.

Some even secretly channeled Divine Soul Power as if to intimidate Jing Yan, which was rather laughable. Not to mention that they are not Soul Cultivators, but even if they were, this act would not affect Jing Yan unless their Divine Soul Body Purity could rival his.

”You are too kind, esteemed seniors.” Jing Yan subtly bowed to everyone around him.

Among these people, Jing Yan knew very few, and many were unfamiliar names to him, yet he sensed the aura they carried. In the Great Hall, there were many Immortal Venerables, with several at the Immortal Venerable Peak level, comparable to Wu Guo Heavenly Lord. Some of the strongest seemed almost equivalent to Yangshan Master.

Seeing Jing Yan not as arrogant as rumored, some nodded. In the Great Hall, many were invited by Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable and Wan Lunhai to be there, although some came on their own to see what kind of young Immortal Venerable defeated the Slaughter God Hall by himself.

At that moment, Jing Yan’s gaze swept across the Great Hall.

The arrangement within the Great Hall was quite elaborate, divided into two distinct areas. In one area sat Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable, Heavenly Gate Dao Sect Leader Wan Lunhai, and others, including Wu Guo Heavenly Lord.

The other area was for those without direct ties. The areas were very close to each other, but the distinction was clear at a glance. Today’s negotiation was mainly around the cultivators in the first area. Jing Yan naturally would sit in that area too.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, please come over and take a seat,” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord invited Jing Yan.

Jing Yan nodded and walked over, accompanied by Elder Kuo Lian and Elder Ming Hua at his side. Their current role was akin to being Jing Yan’s people, directly participating in the negotiation, seating with Jing Yan was fitting.

”Brother Huo Yun said this Jing Yan is arrogant and dismissive of others. Now it seems Jing Yan, this young man, isn’t as rude as Brother Huo Yun described!” An old Immortal Venerable slightly moved his Divine Thought, exchanging views secretly with other familiar Immortal Venerables.

”From the current situation, Jing Yan, this young man, is quite good. Although he arrived late, he showed respect after entering,” another remarked.

”Hmm, let’s wait and see!” Some Divine Thoughts moved among a few Immortal Venerable Peak level elders.

”Several younger brothers, you might have heard about the situation, but probably not as clearly as I do. Most of you have long been closed off in cultivation, not very concerned with occurrences within our Heavenly Domain. If it weren’t for the sudden fall of the Slaughter God Hall, you probably still wouldn’t show up,” said Yangshan Master slightly moving his Divine Thought.

”Brother Yangshan, then tell us what exactly is going on,” someone responded via Divine Thought.

”Alright, I’ll summarize the situation briefly. Personally, I think you can’t blame Jing Yan, this young man, for this matter. It started with the disciple of Daoist Huo Yun, Min Lan Immortal Venerable...,” Yangshan Master explained how Min Lan Immortal Venerable conspired with the Slaughter God Hall and captured Wuxia Immortal Venerable.

He also detailed the involvement of Heavenly Gate Dao Sect.

Finally, he recounted Jing Yan’s grievances with the Slaughter God Hall.

The Immortal Venerable Peak experts sighed after Yangshan Master’s explanation. According to his words, it’s understandable why Jing Yan can’t be blamed for the matter.

Just speaking of Jing Yan’s issue with Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable, if it wasn’t for Min Lan provoking first, Jing Yan wouldn’t have killed Min Lan, thus avoiding enmity with Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable. As for the Heavenly Gate Dao Sect, they brought it upon themselves, plotting with Slaughter God Hall making Wu Guo Heavenly Lord unable to rescue Wuxia Immortal Venerable. Therefore, it’s not inappropriate for Jing Yan to trouble Heavenly Gate Dao Sect.

”Haha, so it seems Brother Huo Yun and Master Lun Hai have brought this upon themselves. Who could have imagined Brother Huo Yun and Master Lun Hai would be cornered like this,” an elder transmitted via Divine Thought.

Jing Yan, Elder Kuo Lian, and Elder Ming Hua came to the front position.

This was a long table.

Wu Guo Heavenly Lord sat at the wide side, Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable, Wan Lunhai, and several Immortal Venerables they brought sat along one long side. The other long side was empty.

After Jing Yan and the two elders arrived, they seated themselves at the empty long side.

Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable and Wan Lunhai looked at Jing Yan coldly as he walked over and sat down. So far, neither had spoken, their expressions were sour.

The negotiation hadn’t started yet, but for Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable and Wan Lunhai, they were already embarrassed. To actively seek negotiation with Jing Yan was humiliating to them. Even now, they still considered Jing Yan a junior, one whose strength, though formidable, could not be compared to their own.

Ultimately, they hadn’t properly adjusted their roles.

”Immortal Venerable Jing Yan, such grand arrogance, making so many of us wait for you. And you’re late without a word of apology. Tsk tsk, quite impressive indeed!” Si Chi Immortal Venerable said sarcastically.