The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1686: Chapter 1686: Recruitment

Ying Zhan’s words were merely courteous.

Ying Zhan didn’t believe that Jing Yan would be a cultivator with strong power. Jing Yan was simply a cultivator whom Ying Lu had incidentally befriended during her recent outing. If one could randomly encounter a strong Wizard-level practitioner, the Shadow Clan Tribe wouldn’t struggle with recruiting cultivators.

It’s noteworthy that over several decades, the Shadow Clan Tribe has recruited only four Wizards, and each came at an immense cost.

Moreover, if Jing Yan were a cultivator of great power, how could he easily have followed Ying Lu to the Shadow Clan Tribe?

Therefore, subconsciously, Ying Zhan only viewed Jing Yan as an ordinary cultivator, perhaps with good looks that made Ying Lu favor him.

Good-looking people often garner more goodwill. This rule applies almost everywhere.

"Elder Ying Zhan, you’re too kind," Jing Yan smiled, indifferent to it.

"Ying Lu, you take this Brother Jing Yan to the Divine Martial Hall to register his information. The necessary procedures must be followed," Ying Zhan said to Ying Lu.

The Shadow Clan Tribe’s external recruitment of cultivators naturally involves some procedures, setting appropriate rewards based on the recruit’s personal power; the stronger the power, the richer the reward.

The Divine Martial Hall of the Shadow Clan Tribe is one of the most splendid buildings within the tribe.

Inside the Divine Martial Hall, the space is vast. However, at this time, it seemed empty. As Ying Lu entered, a glance showed no trace of anyone.

"The Divine Martial Hall is generally unused, activated only when our Shadow Clan Tribe faces critical matters, gathering tribal disciples in the hall. Recently, our tribe urgently needs to recruit cultivators from outside, thus activating the Divine Martial Hall," Ying Lu explained to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan nodded; these matters were irrelevant to him. Whether he understood them made no difference. Since Ying Lu spoke, he just listened.

Passing through the lobby and turning into a corridor, they entered a smaller room.

Though smaller, this room was also large, with a platform in its center resembling an arena stage.

Within the room sat several figures.

Seeing Ying Lu enter, they immediately stood.

Ying Lu, daughter of the tribe’s High Priest and a powerful Wizard herself, naturally received their respect.

Jing Yan glanced around, measuring these Shadow Clan Tribe members’ power. The strongest was Wizard-level, while the others hadn’t reached Wizard status, akin to human Divine Sovereign Martial Artists.

"Why has Lady Lu come here?" the leading Wizard acknowledged Ying Lu, smiling.

"This is my friend Jing Yan. He plans to join our Shadow Clan Tribe, so he’s here to register," Ying Lu pointed at Jing Yan, addressing those present.

Their gazes skimmed over Jing Yan, seeing no peculiar traits.

"Lady Lu’s friend, then no testing is needed. I’ll record the information right away and issue an Identity Token to this friend Jing Yan," the leading man said with a smile.

This remark aimed to flatter Ying Lu.

Other cultivators here for recruitment must undergo power testing and background checks. But for Jing Yan, these processes were waived, as he was brought by Miss Ying Lu.

"Thank you," Ying Lu nodded.

"Name, Jing Yan!" The wizard began recording Jing Yan’s name.

"Brother Jing Yan, your realm is?" the wizard raised his head, asking about Jing Yan’s realm.

"Wizard Realm!" Jing Yan replied directly.

His Law Cultivation Realm is at the Heavenly Venerate Level, akin to this world’s Wizard Level. Of course, Jing Yan’s true combat power likely surpasses many Great Witches. He had slain Second Order Supremes before.

Saying Wizard was already modest.

However, when Jing Yan stated he was Wizard-level, everyone instinctively widened their eyes. The leading Wizard coughed.

"Wi... Wizard?" He seemed to doubt if he heard correctly.

Over recent years, many cultivators came to be recruited, but Wizards were rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

No wonder he was surprised.

Though the Shadow Clan Tribe in the Floating Domain is powerful, recruiting Wizards remains challenging. They wouldn’t have imagined Ying Lu casually bringing home a Wizard-level powerhouse who appeared particularly young, seemingly younger than Lady Ying Lu.

"Indeed, I am at the Wizard Realm," Jing Yan nodded, emphasizing.

"There’s no mistake; Jing Yan is a Wizard Realm cultivator," Ying Lu concurred.

Ying Lu had witnessed Jing Yan being pursued by Wu Clan’s Great Witch expert Wu Yan. If his strength wasn’t formidable, how could he escape a Great Witch’s grasp? Though she hadn’t seen Jing Yan fighting, Ying Lu believed in his Wizard-level prowess.

"This..."

The group exchanged hesitant looks.

Especially the leading Wizard, whose expression was somewhat odd. He previously stated Jing Yan didn’t need testing, but if Jing Yan truly was a Wizard powerhouse, that changed matters. Recruiting a Wizard involved hefty rewards, requiring testing.

He glanced at Ying Lu, then Jing Yan.

"Lady Ying Lu, as a Wizard-level powerhouse, your friend Jing Yan wouldn’t be under my purview for recruitment; I’ll need to report to Elder Ying Zhan," the wizard explained.

For cultivators below Wizard level, he could fully manage. But recruiting Wizard powerhouses exceeded his authority.

"Reporting to Uncle Ying Zhan for such a minor affair?" Ying Lu frowned, mildly displeased.

"Daoist Ying Lu, it’s fine; it’s no rush. Besides, it won’t delay much," Jing Yan casually smiled, reassuring Ying Lu.

The wizard apologized with a smile, then retrieved a communication tool to message Ying Zhan.

Ying Zhan, upon receiving the message, was rather surprised. He’d met Jing Yan earlier but didn’t anticipate his Wizard-level status. Had he known, he’d have joined Jing Yan and Ying Lu to the Divine Martial Hall.

Ying Zhan soon arrived at the Divine Martial Hall, his attitude different from before. If Jing Yan were truly a Wizard-level powerhouse, he mustn’t be treated lightly.

Ying Zhan reappraised Jing Yan.

"Could Jing Yan really be at the Wizard Realm?" After reassessing Jing Yan, Ying Zhan still found it incredible.