The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2303: Chapter 2303: Misunderstood [Fourth Update]

Kong You Immortal Venerable recruits disciples periodically, and each recruitment is a major event in Nightmare City.

Only influential figures from the Eighteen Bays of Nightmare City have the privilege to bring their young offspring to Soul Leaving Mountain to seek an audience with Kong You Immortal Venerable. Ordinary cultivators lack the qualification to even enter Soul Leaving Mountain.

Lately, it happens to be the time when Kong You Immortal Venerable is recruiting disciples.

Of course, Kong You Immortal Venerable does not restrict his selection only to the offspring of influential figures. Even cultivators without any background have a chance to become his disciples. However, these individuals need to possess extremely strong soul cultivation talent. Naturally, there are fairly comprehensive selection rules in place.

Jing Yan, accompanied by Night Moon Immortal Emperor, arrived at Nightmare City and ascended Soul Leaving Mountain. The soul cultivation expert Night Moon Immortal Emperor referred to at Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is indeed Kong You Immortal Venerable. Upon reaching Soul Leaving Mountain, one of Kong You Immortal Venerable’s subordinates at the Immortal Venerable Realm promptly arranged accommodations for them.

Kong You Immortal Venerable’s subordinates treat Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord with much more respect than they do Bu Yun Dominator. Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord holds tremendous renown throughout Nightmare City. Initially, countless elites coveted the Moon God Bell in the hands of the Demon Lord, but all failed in the end. The fame of the Demon Lord was indeed earned through hardships.

Even Kong You Immortal Venerable treats Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord with great courtesy. The subordinate responsible for receiving distinguished guests is well informed and knows how formidable Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord is.

"Where is Kong You Immortal Venerable?" Night Moon Immortal Emperor, also known as the Demon Lord, asked the person.

"Replying to Demon Lord, my master is not currently within Soul Leaving Mountain. Otherwise, my master would surely have greeted you personally." The person replied respectfully.

"It’s said that it’s the time for Kong You Immortal Venerable to recruit disciples, yet he’s not at Soul Leaving Mountain?" The Demon Lord’s hoarse voice showed a slight displeasure.

"Please don’t be angry, Demon Lord. Indeed, my master has temporarily left Soul Leaving Mountain, but he won’t be away for too long. Right after seeing you, I have already sent a message to my master, who should return soon." The subordinate of Kong You Immortal Venerable said with a bitter smile.

"Alright, I will wait here. You may leave now." The Demon Lord waved majestically.

"Yes!" The subordinate quickly retreated.

"Jing Yan, we will have to wait here for a few days." After the subordinate left, the Demon Lord said to Jing Yan.

"Hmm, no problem." Having arrived here, Jing Yan was not lacking the patience to wait for a few days.

Several consecutive days passed.

One day, Kong You Immortal Venerable returned to Soul Leaving Mountain. Prominent figures from the Eighteen Bays who had come to Soul Leaving Mountain all flocked to Kong You Immortal Venerable’s residence to seek an audience.

Upon returning, the first person Kong You Immortal Venerable met was Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord.

Throughout the Nightmare City region, in terms of identity, status, and strength, there are few Immortal Venerables comparable to Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord.

As the Demon Lord entered Kong You Immortal Venerable’s residence, the Dominators from the Eighteen Bays were all puzzled.

At this time, what business does Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord have with Kong You Immortal Venerable? They all knew that Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord had no offspring and had never brought young cultivators to see Kong You Immortal Venerable for apprenticeship.

The Bu Yun Dominator from Iron Bay also saw the Demon Lord, feeling equally perplexed, though he didn’t ponder too much.

With Kong You Immortal Venerable meeting Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord first upon returning, none of the Overlord Level figures had any objections; they all deemed it appropriate. None among them considered themselves stronger than Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord. The news of the Demon Lord defeating an Overlord Level figure in a single strike at Iron Bay had spread throughout the Nightmare City region.

Inside the residence where Kong You Immortal Venerable lives.

"Demon Lord, it’s been a long time since we met." Kong You Immortal Venerable, dressed in a white robe, stood up upon seeing the Demon Lord and greeted.

The Demon Lord nodded to Kong You Immortal Venerable and said, "Indeed, it’s been a while. How have you been, Kong You Daoist?"

"I’ve been well." Kong You Immortal Venerable chuckled softly and then changed the topic, "I heard from my subordinates that you brought a young man with you, is he a soul cultivator?"

The young man Kong You Immortal Venerable referred to is naturally Jing Yan.

He assumed that Wanmo Mountain Demon Lord brought Jing Yan here to seek him as a master.

"Indeed, he is a soul cultivator." The Demon Lord stated, "However, on this trip, I didn’t bring Jing Yan to seek apprenticeship with you, Kong You Daoist."

The Demon Lord discerned that Kong You Immortal Venerable misunderstood.

"Oh?" Kong You Immortal Venerable looked at the Demon Lord with some surprise.

"I wish to purchase a High-level Soul Technique manual from you, Kong You Daoist." The Demon Lord said, looking at Kong You Immortal Venerable.

"A High-level Soul Technique manual?" Kong You Immortal Venerable’s eyes narrowed, "Demon Lord, you are aware of the rarity of High-level Soul Technique manuals. I do have them, but in limited quantity. Ordinarily, I would refuse if someone else wished to purchase them. For you, Demon Lord, I will give face, but you must offer an adequate price."

"Of course, let’s discuss the price of the High-level Soul Technique now." The Demon Lord agreed straightforwardly.

...

Jing Yan was currently waiting in a residence on Soul Leaving Mountain, aware that the Demon Lord went to see Kong You Immortal Venerable, hopeful at heart. He very much wanted to obtain High-level Soul Techniques, and before securing one, he felt somewhat uneasy.

Just then, someone entered from outside; it was a cultivator at the Immortal Rhythm Level.

This person pointed at Jing Yan and said, "You, come with me."

After speaking, the person turned and walked out.

Jing Yan was puzzled but followed after a brief hesitation.

Before long, Jing Yan followed the person to a vast plaza. Upon arrival, there were already seven or eight young-looking cultivators.

"Another one comes!"

As Jing Yan arrived, the group of young cultivators turned their eyes and muttered. These young cultivators varied greatly in strength, ranging from Immortal Charm Realm to ordinary Nether Sky Realm, and even All Things Realm level.

"What does this mean?" Jing Yan frowned, contemplating, as he had no idea why the Immortal Rhythm Cultivator had brought him here.

Jing Yan was about to ask when the Immortal Rhythm Cultivator spoke first, "There is the Soul Validation Stone. Since you are soul cultivators, you should all recognize it, right? Now, you can use the Soul Validation Stone to test the purity of your Divine Soul Body. The master instructed that as long as you meet the minimum requirements, you may directly become disciples."

The Immortal Rhythm Cultivator pointed to a green stone approximately the height of an adult on the plaza.

"I won’t say much more; you may begin the test. If you pass, I will inform the master." After saying this, the Immortal Rhythm Cultivator turned and left.

Jing Yan found it a bit amusing, as he began to understand. A few days ago, Night Moon Immortal Emperor mentioned that Kong You Immortal Venerable was recruiting disciples during this period. It seemed the young cultivators on the plaza were all of significant backgrounds, seeking apprenticeship. The Immortal Rhythm Cultivator who just turned away mistook Jing Yan as someone trying to seek apprenticeship through the back door.