The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2162 - 1262: The Asking Price for the Second Round

Although they knew the rules, the Xin family couldn’t help but be ecstatic when they heard the Yuantong Immortal Venerable announce that the Xin family had obtained a quota for an advanced entrance to the Yellow Spring Cave.

The first round of the Netherworld Points competition had ended. The Xin family now had two quotas for entering the Yellow Spring Cave, one basic quota and another acquired during the first round of the competition. Whereas the last time the Yellow Spring Cave opened, the Xin family only had a basic quota.

Inspector Ao Hong’s expression appeared gloomy, as during the last opening of the Yellow Spring Cave, Mystic Moon Trading House had a total of four quotas. But this time, even if Mystic Moon Trading House obtained a quota in each of the next two rounds, they would only have three quotas.

Gong Zhi Buddha showed no expression on his face, seemingly distracted, whereas Li Feng, the War God of Ancient Land of Morning Light, kept glancing at Jing Yan.

"Everyone, the first round of the Netherworld Points competition has ended. The second round will begin in twelve hours," the Yuantong Immortal Venerable continued.

The time between the first and second round is very brief, just twelve hours. The duration is not meant for the Martial Artists to recover but for the Four Great Forces to recruit new hires.

The Yuantong Immortal Venerable did not put away the secret realm treasure, but most of the ten hired fighters and members of the Four Great Forces returned to their residences. The Four Great Forces would inevitably discuss how to deploy their forces in the second round of the competition, while the hired fighters awaited discussions of employment.

In the temporary residence of the Xin family, Clan Leader Xin Si, along with the high-level members and outstanding younger generation who came to the Yellow Spring Cave, all gathered together.

"Qian Yue, how do you feel?" Clan Leader Xin Si asked Xin Qianyue.

Xin Qianyue understood the meaning behind Clan Leader Xin Si’s question and directly replied, "I’ve exhausted quite a lot of my divine soul power, and if I participate in the second round of the competition, my strength might be affected."

Xin Qianyue spoke truthfully.

Not only she but other cultivators who participated in the first round of the competition would likely be in the same situation. The Divine Soul Body suffers depletion when the illusion body perishes in the secret realm, although it’s not a loss and can be fairly easily restored to its original state, but it still requires some time.

"Hmm, then you won’t participate in the second round of the competition. Rest well, and be prepared for the third round," Clan Leader Xin Si nodded.

"Xin Li, go meet with Jing Yan as soon as possible and inquire about his current situation to see if he can be hired for the second round," Clan Leader Xin Si instructed Xin Li.

"Yes, I’ll go to Mr. Jing Yan right away," Xin Li responded and quickly left.

"Qian Yue, you know Jing Yan’s performance inside the secret realm better than anyone. Previously, you mentioned his strength far exceeds that of ordinary Immortal Rhythmic Strong People, is that true?" Clan Leader Xin Si asked.

"Absolutely! Clan Leader, Mr. Jing Yan’s strength is truly terrifying. His physical body easily withstands the attacks of the Ghost Pattern Beasts, allowing him to swiftly slay them," Xin Qianyue stated.

Xin Si and the others were visibly moved again.

Previously, Xin Qianyue mentioned Jing Yan’s strength far surpassed weaker Immortal Rhythm Cultivators but did not give further details.

"A physical body, this strong?" Clan Leader Xin Si said with surprise, his voice tinged with incredulity.

"Mr. Jing Yan mentioned he has mastered an Immortal Venerable Level Body Refining Technique," Xin Qianyue said.

Manager Xin Li arrived before Jing Yan. Xin Li was the first to visit Jing Yan after the first round of the Netherworld Points competition.

"Manager Xin, I can be hired for the second round of the competition. However, the hiring fee will not be fifty billion Black Crystal Stones; I need all the materials on this list," Jing Yan handed over a list for Xin Li to examine.

The list Jing Yan provided contained a wide variety of materials, many of which were exceptionally rare and precious. These materials were needed for cultivating the fifth level of the Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique.

Jing Yan already possessed the materials needed for the fourth layer of the technique, and if he could acquire the materials required for the fifth level, he would have everything needed for cultivating the technique.

The value of materials for cultivating the fifth level of the Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique was probably around one hundred billion Black Crystal Stones.

Previously, Jing Yan asked Wuxia Heavenly Monarch to gather the fourth layer materials. Most of these materials were already in the Wuxia Heavenly Monarch Mansion, with only a few missing. Jing Yan had to spend seven billion Black Crystal Stones to purchase the missing materials from elsewhere.

Thus, the value of materials necessary for cultivating the fifth level surpassing one hundred billion is completely reasonable.

Seeing the items on the list, Xin Li furrowed his brows.

He didn’t think that Jing Yan’s asking price was too high. Even if it were one hundred billion Black Crystal Stones, the Xin family wouldn’t consider it too costly. The Xin family currently had four hundred and thirty-three Netherworld Points, and if they could have Mr. Jing Yan take action in the second round, they would likely win that Yellow Spring Cave quota as well. Therefore, even a hiring fee of one hundred billion Black Crystal Stones would be gladly paid by the Xin family.

The issue was not the one hundred billion Black Crystal Stones but the materials Jing Yan wanted. Many of the materials were extraordinarily rare and not even present in the Xin family’s inventory. Gathering these materials would take time.

"Mr. Jing Yan, some of the materials on this list are temporarily unavailable in our family’s Treasure Vault. It will take time to find them," Xin Li said to Jing Yan. "Would it be possible to substitute these materials with one hundred billion Black Crystal Stones? Of course, after the Netherworld Points competition ends, our family could fully assist Mr. Jing Yan in gathering these materials."

Jing Yan smiled and shook his head, "I understand Manager Xin’s suggestion. However, to hire me for the second round of the Netherworld Points competition, the materials must be delivered to me before the competition starts. I’m sorry, Manager Xin."

"Mr. Jing Yan, I will return now and ask the clan leader to issue orders for the family to prepare the materials immediately," Xin Li replied decisively.

"Manager Xin, if another force presents these materials sooner, I will agree to their offer. Please relay this information to Clan Leader Xin," Jing Yan said.

"I understand, Mr. Jing Yan, rest assured, I will inform the clan leader of your position," Xin Li nodded.

Xin Li was well aware that the Xin family’s chances of hiring Mr. Jing Yan for the second round of the Netherworld Points competition were slim. Gathering all these materials and delivering them within twelve hours would be extremely challenging!