The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2145: Meeting the Immortal Venerable

If not for being confident in Jing Yan’s strength, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch wouldn’t have come specifically to meet Yuantong Immortal Venerable here. The hiring spots for the Yellow Spring Cave contention are only ten, and the cultivators wanting to become hired are numerous, among them are extraordinary entities.

This list of ten hired might have been decided thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago. Now, with only a little over three hundred years left until the opening of the Yellow Spring Cave, Yuantong Immortal Venerable indeed is unlikely to alter the roster without necessity.

"Oh?" Yuantong Immortal Venerable showed a hint of interest.

He heard Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s statement clearly. Wuxia Heavenly Monarch says the recommended candidate has strength beyond ordinary Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm cultivators, not just matched to an Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm cultivator. If they could only match a weaker Immortal Rhythm Cultivator, the significance would be far less.

Though it’s said Nether Sky Realm cultivators rarely match Immortal Realm cultivators, yet in the vast Immortal Rhythm where prodigies abound, occasionally, exceptions emerge. Yuantong Immortal Venerable, being a peerless power at Immortal Venerable level, has substantial influence. Without enough formidable influence, how could he possibly single-handedly determine those ten hired roster?

The Four Great Forces must give face to Yuantong Immortal Venerable. If they wish to employ external members to contest for Yellow Spring Cave spots, they must hire hired provided by Yuantong Immortal Venerable. Of course, it’s not that the Four Great Forces fear Yuantong Immortal Venerable, but regarding such places as Yellow Spring Cave, which generates huge benefits, all aspects of interest need consideration.

Characters like Wuxia Heavenly Monarch, and many Heavenly Monarch levels near the Yellow Spring Cave, can also gain from it, whereas Wuxia Heavenly Monarch herself holds three entry quotas for the low-level Netherworld Cave. Cultivators she selects to enter Yellow Spring Cave must sell the obtained Netherworld Crystal Stones to Wuxia Heavenly Monarch, even the lowest level stones being bought back for several million Black Crystal Stone prices by Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

Yuantong Immortal Venerable glanced at Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

He is well-acquainted with Wuxia Heavenly Monarch, knowing she wouldn’t speak without aim. Since Wuxia Heavenly Monarch asserts the person has strength surpassing ordinary Immortal Realm cultivators, it should be nearly so.

A contemplative expression appeared on his face.

Moments later, he nodded and said, "If they have such strength, they indeed qualify to become hired. Then, Wuxia, bring this person over for a look."

"Thank you, Immortal Venerable." Wuxia Heavenly Monarch bowed in gratitude towards Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch departed from Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s mansion, returning to her own residence in Wuxia City, Blue Rain Divine Continent. Her meeting with Yuantong Immortal Venerable wasn’t long, yet her face showed no special expressions throughout.

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch often showed an almost vibrant posture towards Jing Yan, yet maintained seriousness with Yuantong Immortal Venerable. The reason obviously wasn’t due to fear of Yuantong Immortal Venerable besides his stern demeanor. Anyone could discern a peculiar flavor in Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s attitude towards Wuxia Heavenly Monarch. Likely, Yuantong Immortal Venerable harbors thoughts towards Wuxia Heavenly Monarch without expressing them clearly. Should Wuxia Heavenly Monarch show even a hint of such intention, Yuantong Immortal Venerable would immediately accept.

However, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch harbors none of such intention. In fact, given Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s beauty, countless powerful cultivators harbor thoughts towards her. Yet until now, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch hasn’t had a Daoist couple.

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s residence.

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch instructed someone to call over Jing Yan.

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, I’ve already requested from Yuantong Immortal Venerable. Yuantong Immortal Venerable wishes to meet you in person first." Wuxia Heavenly Monarch smiled and addressed Jing Yan.

"Thank you, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch." Jing Yan immediately expressed gratitude.

"Don’t rush to thank me yet. Though Yuantong Immortal Venerable intends to meet you, he hasn’t promised you hiring spot. Fellow Daoist Jing Yan might or might not become hired, it’s uncertain for now, but it’s opportunity nonetheless." Wuxia Heavenly Monarch extended her jade-like arm, gazing at Jing Yan.

"Regardless of whether I become hired, I’m grateful to Lord Heavenly Monarch." Jing Yan expressed with a bowed head.

If not for Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s maneuvering, he wouldn’t even have such chance. Should he directly seek out Yuantong Immortal Venerable, likely Yuantong Immortal Venerable wouldn’t meet him. After all, that’s an Immortal Venerable, above whom are Immortal Emperors creating order.

Days later, Jing Yan accompanied Wuxia Heavenly Monarch to the silver-white palace.

The vast palace above the clouds displayed grand majesty. Around the palace, patterns were engraved in the void, each pattern emanating expansive power fluctuations.

Golden armored guards escorted Wuxia Heavenly Monarch and Jing Yan into the silver-white palace.

A blue luxurious robe-clad Yuantong Immortal Venerable sat atop a throne facing Jing Yan and Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

"Greetings to Immortal Venerable." Wuxia Heavenly Monarch offered respect, with Jing Yan following suit.

Jing Yan understood the person opposite was a dreadful power of the same caliber as Luo Dejie.

Within his Chaos World, Jing Yan ultimately defeated Luo Dejie, yet it wasn’t due to his own strength. He absorbed the Primordial Chaos Tree’s Life Force, thus commandeering the entire Chaos World and Supreme Rule. Without these, Jing Yan alone could never defeat Luo Dejie.

It must be noted Luo Dejie entered the Chaos World with suppressed capability, unable to wield his ultimate power.

Additionally, Luo Dejie inside Jing Yan’s Chaos World was merely a Dharma Body, not his main form. Though Dharma Body’s strength matches the main form’s, Luo Dejie’s Dharma Body lacked potent auxiliary power, like Magic Treasures.

Immortal Venerable tier cultivators truly are terrifying.

With Jing Yan’s current strength, he likely can’t endure even a single strike from Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

"Wuxia, the person you recommend, is quite young!" Yuantong Immortal Venerable cast a glance at Jing Yan, and then towards Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

"Jing Yan is indeed young in age, yet in strength, sufficient as hired." Wuxia Heavenly Monarch nodded affirmatively.

"Little one, your name is Jing Yan?" Yuantong Immortal Venerable inquired further looking at Jing Yan.

"Replying to Immortal Venerable, my name is Jing Yan." Jing Yan responded.

"Hmm, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch mentioned your combat power surpasses ordinary Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm?" Yuantong Immortal Venerable questioned further.

"If battling slightly weaker Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm cultivators, I’m confident in overwhelming them." Jing Yan spoke.

In Divine Martial City, he managed to dominate an Immortal Realm cultivator like Ji Bian. From Divine Martial City to Wuxia City, over these years, his strength improved further. His Nether Sky Realm Cultivation advanced, mastered the seventh layer of the Seven Luminaries Technique, and the first three layers of the Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique, gaining new insights in Dao Skill. His current strength boosted notably compared to his battle in Divine Martial City.