881: A gift from nature

“Thank the gifts of nature!”

After checking the three spatial rings, Wang Chen couldn’t help but smile.

The Xuanqing Snake King was right; the valuables obtained from Blade City were extremely valuable.

Without mentioning anything else, the nearly 120 million spirit crystals alone occupied one and a half spatial rings.

These spirit crystals, if brought to Blue Star, even if they were not pure enough and tainted with a trace of death energy, could still be exchanged for at least 100 million High Grade Holy Quartzs.

It was no exaggeration to say that these alone were enough to allow any Awakener to achieve financial freedom.

Not to mention, the other one and a half spatial rings full of magical Materials and various well-crafted treasures were worth several times more than the spirit crystals.

“Thank the gifts of nature!”

After a brief calculation, Wang Chen couldn't help but sigh with emotion again.

This wealth was enough for him to return to Blue Star and create a top-tier Family, never having to work again, and never spending it all in his lifetime.

However.

Wang Chen was not blinded by this wealth.

For him, power was the highest pursuit, and wealth was merely external.

After the excitement, Wang Chen composed himself, rummaged through his spatial ring, and took out an ancient box:

“Xuanqing, we agreed earlier that you would help me destroy the core of Blade City’s Guardian Array, and I would give you the Demon Emperor’s remains as compensation.”

“Here, it’s yours now.”

“This…”

Hearing this, the Xuanqing Snake King’s eyes widened, his body trembling with excitement.

His initial cooperation with Wang Chen was for the Demon Emperor’s remains.

It was just that at that time, he thought Wang Chen was at the Peak of the Eighth Realm, similar to his own Realm, which was why he dared to propose such a cooperative request.

However, as Wang Chen continuously displayed his strength, the Xuanqing Snake King had long since deliberately forgotten about this cooperation.

But now, he never expected that Wang Chen would actually be willing to fulfill the initial cooperation, even taking out the Demon Emperor’s remains proactively.

“My Lord, it is this little Demonic Beast’s fortune to serve you. The matter of compensation was just a joke that day; I hope My Lord does not take it seriously.”

With difficulty, the Xuanqing Snake King shifted his gaze away from the box containing the Demon Emperor’s remains and bowed respectfully.

The refusal was a decision the Xuanqing Snake King had carefully considered.

His ultimate goal in seeking the Demon Emperor’s remains was to break free from the control of the dead, or more precisely, Zoltan, in Blade City. Wang Chen had already removed the death energy from his body, so for him, Wang Chen had already paid the compensation in advance.

As a Demonic Beast, one must know one’s limits.

Moreover, in the Xuanqing Snake King's view, what he had contributed during this period was simply not commensurate with what he had gained; he had already gotten a good deal. Taking the Demon Emperor’s remains would truly be too ungrateful.

“Cooperation is cooperation. Since we already agreed, there’s no reason not to give it.”

Wang Chen shook his head, and with a wave of his hand, he pushed the box directly into the Xuanqing Snake King’s arms:

“If you hadn’t infiltrated Blade City and destroyed the core of the Guardian Array, whether we could have obtained these spoils today would be an unknown.”

“Besides, the Demon Emperor’s remains are just a Materials in my hands, but for you, it’s different.”

As he spoke, a smile played on Wang Chen’s lips:

“Our cooperation must continue. Your current strength is a bit weak. With these Demon Emperor’s remains, you can Breakthrough to the Ninth Realm.”

“My Lord.”

The Xuanqing Snake King was deeply moved by these words, and his gaze towards Wang Chen was filled with gratitude and reverence.

“I will surely not disappoint My Lord, and I will Breakthrough to the Ninth Realm as soon as possible to serve My Lord wholeheartedly.”

The Xuanqing Snake King lowered his head to hide the moisture in his eyes, his voice incredibly solemn.

“Alright, we are merely cooperating, not superior and subordinate. This is what you deserve.”

Wang Chen smiled, signaling the Xuanqing Snake King not to be too concerned.

“It just so happens that I haven’t seen how the Yao Race Breaks through to the Ninth Realm. You go prepare first; you can let me witness it then.”

“Thank you, My Lord!”

The Xuanqing Snake King respectfully bowed and withdrew, secretly vowing in his heart that he would absolutely not disappoint Wang Chen.

…

After the Xuanqing Snake King left, Wang Chen sat in his chair, lost in thought.

After resolving all the death energy gathering points in the Demon Beast Forest and reaching the Seven-Turn Realm to gain a new beast pet slot, there were only two things left before him: contracting a new beast pet and setting up a cross-Realm teleportation array to return to Blue Star.

These two things could also be seen as one: improving his strength.

Originally, Wang Chen’s plan was to go to Xuantian Holy Land to find Bai Yuliang after dealing with the death energy gathering points in the Demon Beast Forest, to receive the beast pet cubs Bai Yuliang had helped collect, and to choose a satisfactory beast pet from them.

However, now, the last message left by the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground made him hesitate about whether to go to Xuantian Holy Land.

After all, he had just killed a True Disciple of Xuantian Holy Land and even made the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground do some hard labor. Being so provocative and then running right in front of them was no different from a direct taunt.

Given the strength displayed by the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground earlier, he had definitely reached the Peak of the Ninth Realm.

Facing such a powerful expert, Wang Chen didn’t feel he had the strength to retreat unscathed at present.

Moreover, Xuantian Holy Land firmly held the top position among the Human Race forces in the Netherworld; even without the Grand Elder, its strength was extremely formidable.

The matter of going to Xuantian Holy Land must be treated with utmost caution.

“What exactly was the meaning of that old man’s last message?”

Wang Chen frowned, pondering the deeper meaning of the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground’s final “Not bad” message.

However, after thinking about it, he gained nothing.

“Forget it, it’s better to stay away from Xuantian Holy Land for now, and have Bai Yuliang deliver those beast pets at a different location.”

Ultimately, Wang Chen decided to avoid it for a while.

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Xuantian Holy Land.

At the misty main Peak’s summit.

A simple thatched hut was nestled on this mountaintop.

This thatched hut was quite extraordinary; the howling winds on the summit, strong enough to uproot large trees, fell upon this hut like a gentle spring breeze, only making the thatch rustle.

Inside the thatched hut, an old man dressed in a white robe with an ancient appearance was sitting by a wooden table, drinking tea.

The old man was tall; even sitting, his height was no different from an ordinary person.

The most peculiar thing was that his eyes occasionally glowed with golden-red divine light.

“Disciple Bai Yuliang, greets the Grand Elder!”

At this moment, footsteps sounded outside the thatched hut. Bai Yuliang walked to the entrance of the hut, respectfully performed a grand bowing ceremony, behaving extremely obediently, without any of the arrogance befitting a Saint of Xuantian Holy Land.

However, it was not surprising that he was so respectful. The old man in the thatched hut, with his back to him, was the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground, the Great True Lord Qing Yunzi, who was like the heavens to Xuantian Holy Land!

As a Disciple of the Holy Land, Bai Yuliang could not be too respectful.

“Little fellow, I called you here late at night; do you know why?”

Qing Yunzi did not turn his head, took a sip of tea, his tone showing no discernible fluctuations.