Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Speaking of the Yao race’s lineage, one cannot avoid speaking of the Regal Daemon Lord. The king has stated long ago that as long as a pair of the Yao race gives birth to more than twenty descendants, they will receive a substantial reward. The Yao race organization will bear all the costs of raising their descendants and even sponsor the cultivation resources required. Once the dictum was announced, it caused the population of the Yao race to proliferate in a short period of time, so much so that it reached the highest limit of the Bound of Universe’s history and it’s still increasing. This can be considered the human race’s largest worry of the future!”
“Sigh, coming to think of it, if it weren’t for the continuous rivalry within the Yao race itself and how devastating it is compared to the ones we humans have, the human race would have been long extinct…”
“A great chaos is about to befall us… Who knows when the entire city will fall to the Yao race’s army when we wake up? This isn’t an unnecessary worry, it’s an inevitable reality!”
Feng Guohai’s eyebrows waggled as he spoke.
“Our generation of cultivators must have the sense of urgency and increase their capabilities, seizing every chance available. When the threat comes, not only must we be able to ensure our mobility, we must unite and fight against the enemy. Otherwise… everything is at risk.”
He then looked at Yun Yang and said, “The Ethereal Amethyst… is the ultimate prewar resource that triumphs over all other heaven and earth treasures during such a time. Do you understand what I mean?”
Yun Yang breathed in lightly and answered in a low tone, “I understand. I’ll collect more Ethereal Amethysts in the future. If necessary, I can donate the crystals I’m using as well.”
“Things have not yet gotten to that stage. Your cultivation base is also a priority. No need to be so wary. You only have to understand the significance of this matter and not take it lightly.”
Feng Guohai gazed meaningfully at Yun Yang and emphasized his earlier words, “The Ethereal Amethyst and the Spirit’s Grave!”
“I understand, I truly do.”
Yun Yang spoke honestly, “In truth, I am being forced to this adverse decision out of helplessness. The Spirit’s Grave is heavily restricted. Other than the difficult act of activation, there are other taboos. If I can’t send in the required resources in time, not only will I lose the activation right forever, the divine sense left upon me by the spirits will be triggered, leading to the demise of both my physic and spiritual self.”
“Due to my fated encounters when I was in the lower realm, my cultivation improvement was far faster than my peers. However, the further I went, the more resources I burned through and it slowly went over what I could afford. When I ascended, I was further restricted by this realm’s rules. If I don’t change how I do things, I honestly can’t afford to carry out this providence. Thus, I can only request for help, regardless of the approach. I could only survive by doing this.”
Feng Guohai sighed softly.
“I can sense your honesty through what you just said. I thought it was hard to come by, that you’re already an Honor pinnacle in cultivation base when you’re only so young, but if there were a copious amount of Ethereal Amethysts as a supplement, this improvement would seem overly slow instead. Now it looks like you’ve paid a price before you ascended, despite receiving such a rare opportunity. It’s well within reason – everything in this world is a barter trade.”
“An ancient legacy like this will definitely be accompanied by similar restrictions. What’s more, the Spirit’s Grave you came across contains an astonishing presence within. Most of his existence comes from your contribution. This is a win-win situation where both of you help each other…”
He smiled and continued.
“However… no matter to what lengths you’ve gone to previously, as long as this Spirit’s Grave is real in existence, you’re a meritorious contributor! Your contribution knows no bounds and shall last for a long time to come!”
Understanding what was being relayed, Yun Yang replied, “I know, I understand. However, my genuine intention is still to be hidden… Elder Feng.”
Feng Guohai laughed.
“Once it’s proven true, I guarantee that you’ll be the Sacred Heart Palace’s top secret! We’ll never allow anyone else to unearth such a secret, be it the Yao race, the human race, or other forces.”
“I would have to trouble you then, Elder Feng,” said Yun Yang with a smile.
“It’s worth it,” answered Feng Guohai. His smile conveyed an unusual amount of meaning.
Since the very beginning, Feng Guohai’s actions and expression, including his divine sense, did not show a hint of suspicion or glaring acuteness. Everything that came from him looked like a friendly old man who was chatting with his junior without any sense of human problems.
In spite of this, deep in their hearts, Yun Yang and Shi Wuchen knew very well what he was thinking.
How could Feng Guohai not have any doubts? How could a veteran like him believe someone else’s words so easily? The more natural he acted, the more it fitted the reaction a veteran should have.
The reason he did not even try to check Yun Yang with his divine sense was mainly due to caution. If Yun Yang proved useful, he would not leave any excuse lest Yun Yang leveraged on it if they fell out in the future.
On the contrary, if Yun Yang were useless, the matter of his life and death could be decided in the blink of an eye once Feng Guohai turned hostile. Compared to the ability this old man had shown during this period of time, the present Supreme Cloud and Supreme Sword were not even on par. They could be easily wiped out. Both parties were well aware of this.
Four days had passed.
On this day, winds and clouds suddenly gathered in the sky above the General Commerce League’s franchise, Precious Treasure of the World. An inexplicable sense of oppression fell from the high altitude. The entire Dongye City turned dead silent after that!
Prismatic hued clouds drifted into the sky, their radiance shining across the expanse. It was a unique phenomenon that manifested itself when ace cultivators of Royal Saint level and above came out without disguising their trails.
Feng Guohai looked up, an odd look in his eyes.
“The people from headquarters are here. It seems like a few Protectors are being sent directly… The headquarter must place a lot of significance in the deal this time.”
Yun Yang’s eyes were squinted as he asked, “I wonder if it’s alright for Elder Feng to disclose what level of cultivation the General Commerce League’s Protectors are in.”
“This isn’t confidential, but instead of me disclosing it, why not witness it for yourself? You’ll know in a while,” Feng Guohai answered with a meaningful smile.
Before his words echoed in the air, a golden glint gleamed in the yard and with a soft swoosh, three silhouettes appeared by the door.
The moment the faces of the three people were unveiled, Feng Guohai visibly quivered before surprise washed over his features. He took hurried steps out.
“I didn’t expect Vice Chief and two Protectors to be here personally. I apologize for not welcoming you from a distance.”
“Never mind,” said the Vice Chief, who was bulky and muscular, with prominent hairy facial features as he waved his hand and chuckled, “You won’t be able to welcome us from far anyway. No need to be courteous. Let’s talk about the matter at hand. Have you verified what you reported to be real?”
“The Vice Chief is straightforward, as usual. It’s confirmed here with this subordinate but what’s it worth – it can only be decided when the higher authority verifies it,” Feng Guohai replied with a smile as well.
The two Protectors wore snow-white robes with three lines of gold on their sleeves and collars. One of them had snow-white hair and a beard, but his skin was smooth and supple like a baby’s, wearing a warm smile. Another one looked stern, standing straight like a javelin with a gaze like a sword that pierced through one’s heart. He looked frosty like the entire world owed him silver taels.
