The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2523: Chapter 2523: Heading Straight for the Pill Tower

What does Tianji Trading House want to do?

Hongmeng City has already given a lot of face to Tianji Trading House. Jing Yan himself also wishes to draw closer to Tianji Trading House. But now, Tianji Trading House has brought along an elder from the Eight Gods Pill Sect to Hongmeng City, what does this mean?

Upon hearing Bai Han’s words, Jing Yan’s face also darkened.

"City Lord, there are only three major figures descending from the Heavenly Domain Flying Boat. One is Elder Ge Yi from Tianji Trading House who is also our Hongmeng City’s Advanced VIP; the second is Kang Li from the Eight Gods Pill Sect, and the third one’s identity is currently uncertain. Supervisor Ru Li says this third person’s status seems to be higher than the two elders from Tianji Trading House and Eight Gods Pill Sect, yet is not a member of these two superpowers," Bai Han continued.

"Interesting! Very interesting! It appears Tianji Trading House has other plans!" Jing Yan sneered.

"Have Ru Li find out the identity of the third person," Jing Yan ordered.

"Yes!" Bai Han conveyed City Lord Jing Yan’s directive to Supervisor Ru Li.

"City Lord, the three have already entered the outer city. How should we treat them?" Bai Han asked Jing Yan again.

The key is, among these three, there is an elder from the Eight Gods Pill Sect. If Elder Kang Li wasn’t present, Hongmeng City would naturally welcome Ge Yi with respect.

"Let them enter the city, no need to intercept, and no need to welcome them," Jing Yan’s eyes slightly narrowed, showing a cold glint.

"Understood," Bai Han replied.

Currently, Hongmeng City is vast, and after Hou Yang Immortal Venerable and his group entered the city, it would take quite some time to walk to the City Lord Mansion.

"The City Lord of Hongmeng City seems to have quite the airs," Hou Yang Immortal Venerable suddenly spoke as he walked.

His words held a hint of sarcasm, blaming City Lord Jing Yan for not coming to greet the three of them.

Hou Yang Immortal Venerable looked at Ge Yi and said, "Elder Ge Yi, you are an Advanced VIP of this city? Why don’t I feel the city respects you?"

An Advanced VIP has arrived, yet no one has come early to greet them? The claim that Hongmeng City doesn’t know the three have entered is unbelievable to a ghost.

"There are some conflicts between Hongmeng City and the Eight Gods Pill Sect. Perhaps that City Lord Jing Yan is quite displeased with Elder Kang Li’s arrival. I understand why they don’t come to greet us. However, Mr. Hou Yang has been neglected," Ge Yi said.

"Heh..." Hou Yang Immortal Venerable let out a cold chuckle and said, "Let’s head directly to the Hongmeng Pill Tower where the Millennium Crane resides."

"Hou Yang Immortal Venerable, won’t you first visit Jing Yan at the City Lord Mansion?" Kang Li asked.

Ge Yi also furrowed his brows, looking at Hou Yang Immortal Venerable.

"No need to go to the City Lord Mansion; going to the Hongmeng Pill Tower is the same. Our purpose for coming this time is indeed for the Millennium Crane," Hou Yang Immortal Venerable said expressionlessly.

Hou Yang Immortal Venerable knew that when they reached the Hongmeng Pill Tower, City Lord Jing Yan would definitely show up. If City Lord Jing Yan truly can hold back, then Hou Yang wouldn’t mind causing some disruption to see how long Jing Yan can endure.

Hou Yang Immortal Venerable and the other two walked ahead, with the Tianji Trading House’s guard behind them. At this time, the entire Hongmeng City was somewhat restless, as countless cultivators had heard the related news.

Inside the City Lord Mansion.

"City Lord, that third person is Hou Yang Immortal Venerable!" Bai Han had just received the information delivered by Supervisor Ru Li, indicating that Ru Li had figured out Hou Yang’s identity and recognized the name.

"Hou Yang Immortal Venerable? This name... sounds familiar." Jing Yan raised a brow, immediately recalling, "Hou Yang? From the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet?"

"City Lord, this is indeed Hou Yang Immortal Venerable. He’s extraordinary. Back when the Thunder Domain was exceedingly strong, I had heard of him. Unexpectedly, he’s coming to Hongmeng City along with elders from Tianji Trading House and the Eight Gods Pill Sect," Grand Steward Bai Han’s eyes flashed with a glint.

"A figure on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet is certainly not ordinary. The names on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet haven’t changed for years. That Hou Yang is ranked third, meaning when he had just broken through to the Immortal Venerate Realm, his strength was likely extremely formidable. His Immortal Venerable Seal must be exceptionally strong. Although he hasn’t reached the Immortal Emperor Realm over these long years, he may be very close," Jing Yan’s expression became grave.

Jing Yan never underestimates the world’s Immortal Venerables. Especially those who appear on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet, not one of them is easy prey. Their abilities sometimes surpass imagination. Although Hou Yang seldom appears publicly, there’s no doubt about his power. Jing Yan senses that while Hou Yang remains in the Immortal Venerate Realm, he may have transcended the typical category of Immortal Venerables.

There exists a vast chasm between Immortal Venerables and Immortal Emperors. Crossing it means becoming an Immortal Emperor. Failing to cross means remaining an Immortal Venerable. However, some Immortal Venerables, though they haven’t crossed to become an Immortal Emperor, don’t belong on the opposite side either—they linger above the chasm. Describing them as half-step Immortal Emperors isn’t excessive.

Knowing Hou Yang Immortal Venerable is among the arrivals, Jing Yan doesn’t change his mind to greet them and stays inside the City Lord Mansion waiting.

However...

When the group neared the City Lord Mansion after entering the Inner City, they didn’t come to the City Lord Mansion but instead turned toward where the Hongmeng Pill Tower is located. Hongmeng Pill Tower is close to the City Lord Mansion, but they absolutely wouldn’t mistake the Pill Tower for the City Lord Mansion. Clearly, they’re intentionally avoiding the City Lord Mansion.

"City Lord, Hou Yang Immortal Venerable and his group’s destination seems directly related to the Hongmeng Pill Tower. Within, the only thing likely to greatly interest them is the Millennium Crane," Bai Han reported to Jing Yan.

"Indeed, they... are here for the Millennium Crane; it’s obvious. Bai Han, let’s go meet them," Jing Yan stood up.

He had intended to wait in the City Lord Mansion, but since they didn’t come, he had to leave the Mansion.

Outside the Hongmeng Pill Tower!

"Bring out your Wuxia Building Owner," Elder Ge Yi of Tianji Trading House wielded the Advanced VIP Token, addressing the staff of Hongmeng Pill Tower with grand airs.

The tower personnel immediately relayed the message to the Wuxia Building Owner.

Shortly after, Wuxia descended from the top floor of the tower. Clad in a long purple dress, her appearance immediately captured everyone’s attention.

"Does Elder Ge Yi need to purchase some elixirs?" Wuxia Building Owner asked Elder Ge Yi, slightly bowing, her voice cool.

"This time, we are here for the Millennium Crane," Ge Yi replied with a smile.

"Millennium Crane? Elder Ge Yi, the Millennium Crane at Hongmeng Pill Tower is a limited elixir sold by Tianji Trading House, which has already been purchased through you. According to the rules, Hongmeng Pill Tower cannot sell more Millennium Crane to Tianji Trading House in a short period," the Wuxia Building Owner stated directly.