The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2433: Chapter 2433: Commanding Authority

Ren Chang received the order from City Lord Chai Chong, but did not immediately proceed to Hongmeng City to discuss the matter of setting up shop; instead, he made some preparations, as moving into Hongmeng City was not urgent for the Eight God Pill Tower.

In the days before Ren Chang set out, news spread from Tiger Roar City that the Eight God Pill Tower intended to establish a Pill Tower branch in Hongmeng City. This piece of news was intentionally released by the Eight God Pill Tower.

There are two reasons for doing this. The first reason is to let Hongmeng City’s City Lord see the influence of the Eight God Pill Tower. Once this news was released, a large number of cultivators in the Thunder Domain discussed the matter, making it easy for Hongmeng City to receive the information. In this way, when Ren Chang negotiates with Hongmeng City, it will be more advantageous, as the Eight God Pill Sect wants Hongmeng City to understand the strength of the Eight God Pill Tower. The second reason is simpler—it’s to show off the Eight God Pill Tower’s prestige and overpower the opponent in terms of momentum.

Jing Yan, who was in Hongmeng City, indeed quickly received this news from the Eight God Pill Tower.

Jing Yan had been in closed-door seclusion, researching the Alchemy Dao, and this piece of news was reported to him by Ru Li.

When Ru Li reported this news to Jing Yan, he also emphasized the status of the Eight God Pill Tower in Kunling Heaven.

Actually, Jing Yan knew of the Eight God Pill Tower without Ru Li having to explain much. After spending some time in Kunling Heaven, Jing Yan had gained some understanding of the various superpowers there. The Eight God Pill Tower is one of the most special forces among the superpowers. Normally, it is one of the forces least likely to be offended.

"City Lord! In Thunder Domain, many cities have branches of the Eight God Pill Tower. The regional headquarters of the Eight God Pill Tower is located in Tiger Roar City. The news spreading outside should have come from Tiger Roar City. I believe the Eight God Pill Tower truly intends to set up a Pill Tower branch in our Hongmeng City," Ru Li said slowly.

Jing Yan had a faint smile on his face.

"If the Eight God Pill Tower plans on this, then they might soon send people from Tiger Roar City over," Ru Li continued.

Ru Li was actually quite hopeful for the Eight God Pill Tower to move into Hongmeng City, as its arrival would immediately attract a large number of merchants and cultivators to Hongmeng City.

"Who is the City Lord of Tiger Roar City?" Jing Yan casually asked.

"The City Lord of Tiger Roar City is named Chai Chong. He is a member of the Eight God Pill Sect and is himself an Immortal Pill Master, capable of refining some Mid-grade Immortal Pills," Ru Li replied.

Ru Li was originally the think tank of the Blood Moon Gang, so he was well-informed. Moreover, Tiger Roar City is only about three hundred thousand miles from Hongmeng City, and being a very special city, Ru Li naturally has a relatively detailed understanding of it.

"Hmm, then we’ll wait for Chai Chong to come before discussing it further," Jing Yan said.

"Yes!" Ru Li paid his respects to Jing Yan again before departing.

Jing Yan, alone in his room, pondered over this matter. The influence of the Eight God Pill Sect is undoubtedly vast, ranking among the top forces in Kunling Heaven. Rumor has it that backing the Eight God Pill Sect is a Heavenly Lord of Kunling Heaven.

If the Eight God Pill Sect plans to establish a Pill Tower in Hongmeng City, it would indeed be greatly beneficial, allowing Hongmeng City to compete in elixirs with cities like Tianji City and Mystic Underworld City without expending more time.

The issue is that Jing Yan also wishes to open a Pill Tower. If the Eight God Pill Tower moves in, then Hongmeng City would have two Pill Towers in the future. The Eight God Pill Tower is very mature in its operation, offering a relatively comprehensive range of Immortal Pills. In the short term, Hongmeng Pill Tower would struggle to compete with the Eight God Pill Tower.

"There are disadvantages and advantages."

"If the Eight God Pill Tower is sincere, it might be worthwhile to let them reside in Hongmeng City." Jing Yan did not dwell on it too long before forming a plan in his mind.

In operating the Pill Tower, Jing Yan is confident.

Even if Hongmeng Pill Tower initially finds it difficult to compete with the Eight God Pill Tower, in the long run, Jing Yan does not believe that the Hongmeng Pill Tower, supported by the elixirs he refines, would fare worse than the Eight God Pill Tower.

Moreover, Jing Yan intends to compete with the Eight God Pill Sect sooner or later, aiming to revive the Thunder Domain and reclaim control over it. Regarding Hongmeng Pill Tower, its goal is to influence the entire Heavenly Domain, and even the Mixed Element Immortal Domain.

"Let them come if they want!" Jing Yan soon put aside the news about the Eight God Pill Tower moving into Hongmeng City and continued researching the Nine-star Primordial Spirit Pill.

At most, three months, or as soon as one month, Jing Yan is confident he can refine the Nine-star Primordial Spirit Pill.

The Nine-star Primordial Spirit Pill is a Top Grade Immortal Pill, generally used by cultivators in the Immortal Venerable Realm. It is extremely valuable, and few adventurers in Thunder Domain can afford it. Therefore, refining this pill and placing it in the Hongmeng Pill Tower holds more symbolic significance than selling it for profit. To sell it in large quantities might have to wait until the influence of Hongmeng City expands in the future.

If a Pill Tower lacks Top Grade Immortal Pills, it ultimately cannot stand out. Although Top Grade Immortal Pills may have low transaction volumes and may go unnoticed for extended periods, to exert a certain influence, Top Grade Immortal Pills are indispensable.

Time passed again for several days.

Though Hongmeng City is a new city, its growing reputation has led to a continuous flow of cultivators in and out. Some cultivators have even purchased their own properties within Hongmeng City, though in small numbers and mainly buying small courtyards in remote locations, yet this is a positive beginning for Hongmeng City.

At the front gate of Hongmeng City, the only gate, the east gate, also referred to as the city’s main gate. Of course, the current city can only be considered the Inner City, with plans for further expansion in the future.

On this day, three figures appeared outside the main gate of Hongmeng City, clearly not ordinary cultivators. These three had extraordinary demeanors, especially the one leading them, exuding a commanding aura as they walked. Their appearance immediately caught the attention of many cultivators entering and leaving Hongmeng City.

"Is that... Lord Ren Chang?" Some cultivators recognized Ren Chang.

This was not surprising.

Ren Chang is the director of the Eight God Pill Tower in Tiger Roar City and has a certain reputation; cultivators active in Thunder Domain, especially adventurers, many of whom have visited Tiger Roar City, would have seen Ren Chang and recognized him.

"Who is Lord Ren Chang?" While some knew Ren Chang, others did not.

If City Lord Chai Chong himself arrived, almost everyone would recognize him; however, Ren Chang was much less known.

"You don’t know Lord Ren Chang? You must know the Eight God Pill Tower, right?" The person showing a disdainful expression replied.

"Of course, I know the Eight God Pill Tower." The person unfamiliar with Ren Chang frowned in response.

"Hmph, Lord Ren Chang is the director of the Eight God Pill Tower in Tiger Roar City. I once accompanied our team leader to meet Lord Ren Chang at the Eight God Pill Tower in Tiger Roar City," the adventurer said with a proud and smug expression on his face.