The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1698: Chapter 1698: Seven Absolute Kills

The Shadow Clan Tribe’s exploration team quickly returned to the Shadow Clan Tribe.

When heading to the ruins, in order to conceal the team’s tracks, they used a witch tool to isolate the space and flew slowly. Now, there was no need to hide their tracks, so they directly used a nearby large teleportation array to return to the vicinity of the Shadow Clan Tribe.

Before the exploration team returned, all high-ranking members of the Shadow Clan Tribe had already left the tribe personally to wait there. They were there to personally welcome the return of the exploration team.

Of course, the main person they were here to welcome was Guest Elder Jing Yan.

Watching the team’s return, the many high-ranking members of the Shadow Clan Tribe all appeared somewhat excited.

Clan Leader Ying Huixu and High Priest Ying Xiao stood at the forefront of the Human Venerate, their faces full of smiles.

"Clan Leader, High Priest!"

Elder Ying Zhan led the team to arrive and quickly stepped forward to pay respects.

"Elder Ying Zhan, you have worked hard." Clan Leader Ying Huixu nodded heavily to Ying Zhan.

Afterward, Ying Huixu and Ying Xiao simultaneously stepped forward towards Jing Yan’s position.

"Mr. Jing Yan, we are all aware of the dangers encountered by the exploration team this time. We really don’t know how to thank you enough." Ying Huixu said excitedly.

Just now, the news had already been confirmed.

In fact, the reason for confirming this news was not because Ying Huixu and others didn’t trust Elder Ying Zhan of the tribe, but because the news was so astonishing that it was really hard to believe. Now, the news was confirmed, and over at the Wu Clan Tribe, they seemed to be somewhat frantic, quickly mobilizing the entire tribe.

"Clan Leader Ying, there’s no need to be so polite." Jing Yan smiled and said, "I am in the position of a guest of the Shadow Clan Tribe, so it’s only natural for me to work for the Shadow Clan Tribe."

"Guest Elder Jing Yan, please come in!"

"All the guest elders, please!"

High Priest Ying Xiao invited Jing Yan and others into the Shadow Clan Tribe.

...

Inside a rather spacious building of the Shadow Clan Tribe.

The Clan Leader, High Priest, and a group of elders from the tribe all accompanied Jing Yan.

Besides Jing Yan, even the other four guest elders at the Wizard Realm were not present.

For those guest elders and even the recruited guards, the Shadow Clan Tribe would offer generous rewards. Of course, these rewards were nothing more than some precious elixirs or cultivation resources.

However, for someone as powerful as Jing Yan, who managed to defeat Wu Ming Jue, the Shadow Clan Tribe was in a dilemma. They did not know what kind of reward would be appropriate for Jing Yan. It can be said that if it weren’t for Jing Yan, the tribe’s exploration team would have been destined for total annihilation. The Alchemy Classics taken from the ruins would have undoubtedly been snatched by the Wu Clan Tribe.

This Alchemy Classics is undoubtedly extremely important to the Shadow Clan Tribe. With this treasure, the Shadow Clan Tribe might be able to cultivate some highly skilled Pill Masters.

In the Witch Realm, Divine Grass materials are not rare. Powerhouses like the Shadow Clan Tribe have their own medicine fields. In the outside world, many rare Divine Grass materials that even the Chaos Supreme would scarcely find can be abundant in the medicine fields of many powers in the Witch Realm. This is why Jing Yan was able to gather so many precious Divine Grass in the Wu Clan Tribe’s medicine field.

In the Witch Realm, Divine Grass materials are not lacking; what is lacking are outstanding Pill Masters. Therefore, the value of Alchemy Classics here far exceeds that in the outside world. What may be nothing to Jing Yan could be an invaluable acquisition for the Shadow Clan Tribe.

"Guest Elder Jing Yan, we have roughly understood your strength. Therefore, we are somewhat troubled. We do not know what kind of reward would be appropriate for Guest Elder Jing Yan," said Clan Leader Ying Huixu somewhat helplessly.

The Shadow Clan Tribe is certainly relatively wealthy and can offer many precious elixirs and cultivation resources, but they believe that these might not be considered precious to a strong individual like Jing Yan. Even though Jing Yan may not care about having a hefty reward, the Shadow Clan Tribe must still present enough to offer.

Simply put, the Shadow Clan Tribe wants to build a good relationship with Jing Yan. Not to seize the opportunity to befriend and win over such a powerful being would be foolish.

Hearing Ying Huixu’s words, Jing Yan pondered a little.

To be honest, Jing Yan indeed didn’t care about those elixirs from the Shadow Clan Tribe. Jing Yan could refine those elixirs himself, and even those the Shadow Clan Tribe didn’t have, Jing Yan could easily create. So, the elixirs held no appeal for Jing Yan.

Those cultivation resources were indeed good, but if the quantity was too small, they wouldn’t be very meaningful either.

In fact, Jing Yan had some thoughts earlier. A particular item from the Shadow Clan Tribe captivated Jing Yan’s interest. Earlier, Jing Yan considered how to obtain it, though the timing wasn’t ripe, so he didn’t mention it.

With his eyes slightly narrowed, Jing Yan looked at Ying Huixu and others and said, "I’ve heard that the Shadow Clan Tribe has a Secret Technique Manual called ’Seven Absolute Kills.’"

This is a secret technique inclined towards assassination and ambush.

Hearing Jing Yan’s statement, Ying Huixu and the others immediately understood what Jing Yan meant.

Ying Huixu and Ying Xiao exchanged glances.

The ’Seven Absolute Kills’ is crucial to the Shadow Clan Tribe. Ordinarily, even internal members of the tribe don’t have the opportunity to access this technique. Members who can train in the ’Seven Absolute Kills’ Secret Technique must be genuinely core members or exceptionally gifted disciples. Common disciples can only train in some Martial Arts derived from the ’Seven Absolute Kills.’

"Guest Elder Jing Yan, you wish to train in the ’Seven Absolute Kills’?" Ying Huixu asked.

"I do have such a thought, though I’m unsure if it’s convenient. I know the ’Seven Absolute Kills’ is significant to the Shadow Clan Tribe, so I won’t force it. If it’s inconvenient, I won’t insist," Jing Yan stated thoughtfully, a method of tactical retreat.

Ying Huixu and Ying Xiao exchanged another glance, possibly having some silent communication through transmission.

"Guest Elder Jing Yan, we can let you train in the ’Seven Absolute Kills’ Secret Technique in the Shadow Clan Tribe. However, you cannot take the Secret Manual outside the Shadow Clan Tribe; you will need to train in the ’Seven Absolute Kills’ while within the Shadow Clan Tribe," Clan Leader Ying Huixu stated solemnly.

Jing Yan’s eyes instantly lit up.

He had not planned to leave the Shadow Clan Tribe in the near future, nor did he intend to take the Secret Manual away. What he wanted was merely the opportunity to train in the ’Seven Absolute Kills.’

"Of course, absolutely no problem. Truly, thank you so much!" Jing Yan stood up and cupped his hands towards Ying Huixu and the others.

"Guest Elder Jing Yan, there’s no need for formalities. Do you know when you plan to start your training?" Ying Huixu asked with a smile.

"The sooner, the better." Jing Yan’s eyes flashed with a slight glint.