Chapter 2219: Words of Threat
Chapter 2219: Chapter 2219: Words of Threat
When it came to the battle between Jing Yan and the Black River Heavenly Monarch, it wasn’t an exaggeration to call him the foremost Immortal Rhythm Cultivator in Faro Heaven. Before Jing Yan’s rise, the Black River Heavenly Monarch was hailed as the number one in Faro Heaven’s Immortal Rhythm.
"If Jing Yan can freely employ the Thunder Attack Technique, then not only among Immortal Rhythm Cultivators, but even among Immortal Venerable Cultivators, he would rank in the middle." Yuantong Immortal Venerable sighed and said.
The Black River Heavenly Monarch had personally killed Immortal Venerables before, and for Jing Yan to defeat the Black River Heavenly Monarch, his power undoubtedly surpassed weaker Immortal Venerables. The question was whether Jing Yan could freely use this Thunder Attack Technique. Like the Death Lotus of the Black River Heavenly Monarch, which required the burning of Heart Power to unleash, did Jing Yan’s Thunder Attack Technique also require conditions?
This was highly probable!
Otherwise, why didn’t Jing Yan use this method the first time he encountered the Black River Heavenly Monarch?
Clan Chief Xin Si nodded.
Neither Yuantong Immortal Venerable nor Clan Chief Xin Si considered that Jing Yan might have mastered the Thunder Attack Technique during the decades he remained hidden. It’s not that their imagination was lacking, but no one would have thought that Jing Yan had newly mastered such a terrifying attack method over a few decades.
"Clan Chief Xin Si, I must congratulate your Xin Family. The Xin Family has a good relationship with Jing Yan. Among the Four Great Forces in my jurisdiction, the Xin Family is the closest to Jing Yan. And in my view, Jing Yan is a person who values relationships. In the future, if the Xin Family encounters any trouble and asks Jing Yan for help, he is unlikely to refuse." Yuantong Immortal Venerable smiled at Clan Chief Xin Si.
Clan Chief Xin Si and the attendees of the Xin Family let out light laughter, and Clan Chief Xin Si’s eyes shined with excitement.
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"Inspector General, this Jing Yan... even the Black River Heavenly Monarch was defeated." Lu Chun said with a heavy tone.
"I saw it." Ao Hong exhaled and said.
"When Jing Yan entered the Netherworld Map, the Black River Heavenly Monarch said this child might have obtained several Netherworld Hearts." Inspector Ao Hong’s mind was active.
"Inspector General, do you think the premature closure of the Netherworld Map has something to do with Jing Yan?" Lu Chun said.
"Very likely. What’s certain is that this child definitely obtained a Netherworld Heart in the Netherworld Map. The only question is how many he got. This child’s power is formidable. At our Mystic Moon Trading House, unless a headquarters Elder intervenes, it’s tough to suppress him. Lu Chun, go talk to him and see if you can purchase a Netherworld Heart from him." Inspector Ao Hong’s tone shifted.
Inspector Ao Hong felt a bit hesitant.
Previously, he harbored deep hatred for Jing Yan, wanting nothing more than to kill him instantly. However, after Jing Yan demonstrated the power to defeat the Black River Heavenly Monarch, Ao Hong realized that it would be difficult to deal with Jing Yan with his own ability, unless he asked a headquarters Elder to step in. So after consideration, he decided to ease relations with Jing Yan, letting Lu Chun make contact. If they could purchase a Netherworld Heart from Jing Yan, it would serve as a step down, preserving face, while securing a Netherworld Heart, which might not even be available at the Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters. Acquiring one would be a credit to him.
"Yes!" Lu Chun responded.
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"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!"
Xin Ruikun and Elder Shao Yu had already approached Jing Yan, and they clasped their hands in greeting.
The two felt somewhat apprehensive.
Previously, Jing Yan had a favorable attitude towards their Xin Family, but who knew what his attitude would be now?
"Fellow Daoists!" Jing Yan saw the two and smiled, returning the gesture.
Seeing Jing Yan’s unchanged demeanor, the two let out a sigh of relief.
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, your strength is terrifying, able to defeat even the Black River Heavenly Monarch. From now on, your name will spread throughout Faro Heaven." Xin Ruikun quickly complimented.
Jing Yan shook his head; he wasn’t very concerned about fame.
Ying Tian and Luan Jie from the Ancient Land of Morning Light, as well as Ke Zun from the Shadow Tower, also came over to greet Jing Yan. Ke Zun from the Shadow Tower was even more nervous. They had some minor friction with Jing Yan. After Jing Yan and the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s battle ended, Ke Zun wanted to leave with his group but was stopped by Gong Zhi Buddha of the Shadow Tower, who ordered them to apologize to Jing Yan.
"Mr. Jing Yan, earlier we were disrespectful to you. Please forgive us." Ke Zun said, head lowered, blushing.
"Let bygones be bygones." Jing Yan glanced at the two and waved his hand.
Before the Netherworld Points Contest and entering the Yellow Spring Cave, Gong Zhi Buddha of the Shadow Tower had sent fifty billion Black Crystal Stones to Jing Yan. Considering the Black Crystal Stones, Jing Yan couldn’t be bothered to fuss too much.
Hearing Jing Yan’s words, Ke Zun and his companion breathed a sigh of relief.
They were also afraid of Jing Yan turning hostile.
Given Jing Yan’s strength, if he wanted to attack them in the Yellow Spring Cave, they wouldn’t even have a place to escape.
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!" Lu Chun also approached.
Seeing Lu Chun, Jing Yan’s expression immediately darkened.
He could overlook minor conflicts with the Shadow Tower, but with the Mystic Moon Trading House, he wouldn’t let it go so easily. The Mystic Moon Trading House wanted him dead. Inspector Ao Hong sending Lu Chun into the Yellow Spring Cave was to kill him, Jing Yan.
Moreover, after the Netherworld Points Contest, Inspector Ao Hong wanted to take action personally, only stopped by Yuantong Immortal Venerable.
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, your power is truly admirable!" Lu Chun, seeing Jing Yan’s cold gaze, forced a laugh and said.
"Compared to the Mystic Moon Trading House, I’m far lacking." Jing Yan snorted coldly.
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan is too modest. With your strength in defeating the Black River Heavenly Monarch, even at the Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters, only the various Elders can compare." Lu Chun said.
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you must have had a big harvest entering the Netherworld Map, right? That Netherworld Heart is truly a treasure, even our Mystic Moon Trading House doesn’t have one. Inspector Ao Hong wishes to purchase a Netherworld Crystal Stone from you. You know our Mystic Moon Trading House has an abundance of precious resources." Lu Chun continued.
"If you’re willing to sell a Netherworld Heart to us, then the unpleasantness from before will vanish. In the future, whatever resources you need, you can come to the Mystic Moon Trading House." Lu Chun said, turning his gaze to Jing Yan.
"Not for sale!" Jing Yan replied straightforwardly.
"Hmm?"
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you’d better reconsider. Our Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters Elders are very interested in the Netherworld Heart. If you don’t sell, it might be problematic." Lu Chun’s expression changed slightly, his words tinged with a threat.