The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1843: Chapter 1843: Moonlight Jade Tree

Yuan Qi sent Laning Country’s experts multiple times to hunt down Ju E, but all ended in failure. He said Jing Yan was a big help to Laning Country, which wasn’t wrong.

"King, you flatter me." Jing Yan gently shook his head and said humbly.

What Jing Yan cared about now was the reward given by Laning Country. After all, for killing Ju E, who ranked ninth on the wanted list, the reward should be substantial.

"Only ultimate forces like Hongjun Heavenly Palace can nurture young talents like Jing Yan." Yuan Qi, the country lord, added.

He didn’t know that, apart from practicing the Hongmeng Dao Pattern, Jing Yan hadn’t received more resources from Hongjun Heavenly Palace.

As an ultimate force, Hongjun Heavenly Palace had abundant resources. If Jing Yan had entered Hongjun Heavenly Palace from the beginning and used its vast resources, his current achievement, though impressive, would also be understandable. But Jing Yan hadn’t received much help from Hongjun Heavenly Palace; he was a cultivator from the Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree Seed Universe.

After hearing the King speak, He Jiu smiled but didn’t explain.

It could only be said that Jing Yan’s abilities surpassed Yuan Qi’s imagination.

"King, you praise me so much I’m about to get conceited." Jing Yan jokingly said.

"Praise you? I didn’t mean that! Jing Yan, with your talent, you have a great chance of entering the All Things Realm in the future. Once you do, you will become famous throughout the Endless Chaos. Ordinary beings in the All Things Realm aren’t much, but a genius like you entering the All Things Realm — I can’t even fathom how strong you would be." Yuan Qi said seriously.

"Yuan Qi, the country lord, is absolutely right. Jing Yan is currently in the Earth Realm but can kill beings like Ju E from the Devouring Heaven Clan. If he reaches the Taoist Realm, he might be unrivaled in it! Imagine if he reaches the All Things Realm, tsk tsk..."

"But to step into the All Things Realm, Jing Yan, you have a long way to go; you must not get conceited." Senior Brother He Jiu said to Jing Yan.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother, I will work hard on my cultivation." Jing Yan nodded.

"Jing Yan, we invited you here today for two reasons."

"The first reason is for killing Ju E. My Laning Country will present you a reward. I’ve provided two choices for the reward: the first is ten thousand Star Stones. The second is a segment of the Moonlight Jade Tree’s root. Jing Yan, you can decide which reward to choose." Yuan Qi said, flicking his fingers, and two light halos appeared.

Within the two light halos, different items were enclosed.

One halo contained ten thousand Star Stones, while the other enclosed a nearly transparent stick-like item.

Jing Yan took a deep breath.

Ten thousand Star Stones?

If exchanged at the Slaughter God Temple, ten thousand Star Stones are worth fifty thousand Slaughter Points! This reward really exceeded Jing Yan’s expectations.

Though Jing Yan predicted that the reward personally given by the country lord of Laning Country wouldn’t be stingy, the grandeur of the reward still surprised him. This reward was more than double the value of completing an official three-rings fifty-person slaughter task.

Killing a Ju E, ranked ninth on the wanted list, garnered such an amazing reward?

Jing Yan quickly pondered, wondering if he should eliminate all beings on Laning Country’s wanted list. If accomplished, the reward from Laning Country alone might be comparable to over a million Slaughter Points.

As for the second item, the root segment of the Moonlight Jade Tree — it was unfamiliar to Jing Yan.

He hadn’t been away from his home universe for long, entering the Chaotic Universe, he had studied various treasures throughout the Endless Universe, but he hadn’t heard of the Moonlight Jade Tree.

However, since Yuan Qi offered these two rewards — one being ten thousand Star Stones and the other being the Moonlight Jade Tree’s root — it implied that the value of the Moonlight Jade Tree root could compare to ten thousand Star Stones.

While hesitating, Jing Yan looked at Senior Brother He Jiu, seeking a hint on which to choose.

Upon seeing He Jiu’s gaze, Jing Yan was startled. At that moment, Senior Brother He Jiu was intensely staring at the Moonlight Jade Tree’s root.

Could it be that the Moonlight Jade Tree is extraordinarily valuable, perhaps more so than the ten thousand Star Stones?

"Yuan Qi, the country lord, what a generous move!" He Jiu exclaimed.

"Senior Brother?" Jing Yan called.

"Jing Yan, there’s nothing to hesitate about; choose the Moonlight Jade Tree root." He Jiu said directly to Jing Yan.

"King, then I’ll choose the Moonlight Jade Tree root." Jing Yan trusted that He Jiu wouldn’t mislead him.

"Haha, I expected that." Yuan Qi laughed.

With a wave of his arm, he withdrew the ten thousand Star Stones. The root of the Moonlight Jade Tree flew toward Jing Yan.

A Divine Power enveloped Jing Yan as he frowned. He didn’t sense any energy fluctuations from the Moonlight Jade Tree root; it seemed indistinguishable from ordinary branches.

"Put it away for now. Once we’re back, I’ll tell you what it really is." Seeing Jing Yan’s expression, He Jiu guessed what Jing Yan was pondering and said with a smile.

"Alright." Jing Yan promptly stored the Moonlight Jade Tree root.

"Yuan Qi, the country lord, earlier you mentioned two reasons for seeing Jing Yan. The first was to reward him for killing Ju E, but what’s the second reason?" He Jiu turned to Yuan Qi.

"He Jiu, have you heard of a person named Die Dong?" Yuan Qi narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at He Jiu.

"Die Dong?"

"Is Yuan Qi, the country lord, referring to the one I’m thinking of?" He Jiu’s face subtly changed.

"Yes, indeed!" Yuan Qi nodded, "Three years ago, I received a message from Die Dong asking me for a favor. Hehe, it’s termed a request, but it’s practically an order. How could a small Laning Country defy the Void Divine Hall?"

"Hmm! I wonder what favor the exalted Void Son requests of you, Yuan Qi, the country lord?" He Jiu asked sternly,

Void Son!

It is not the title of a particular being, but refers to a group of beings. Void Son is the title for a special group within the Void Divine Hall. Selected through rigorous tests, they’re recognized as unparalleled geniuses, and although their realm may not be high yet, they hold a uniquely exalted position in the Void Divine Hall.

Die Dong, mentioned by Yuan Qi, is one such Void Son.

Being a member of Hongjun Heavenly Palace, He Jiu understands the Void Divine Hall quite well. In fact, he knows the names of every Void Son in the Hall, and he is fairly familiar with this Die Dong.