Chapter 995: Racket! Annihilated! (1)
A match? The Sovereign Shi Qing nearly jumped in fright.
"Fellow Daoist Ming Jian, you must be joking," he shook his head repeatedly, his tone increasingly servile. "You slew Sovereign Qing Ling effortlessly, claiming the undisputed title of the number one Sovereign in this macrocosm. Across the entire universe, you stand among the peak of Sovereigns.
“When word of today's battle spreads, it will certainly shake the universe," Shi Qing continued. "The various Saintdoms will surely recognize that you are the true number one Saintcrest Prodigy among the three back then."
He was pandering wildly, deeply fearful that Wu Yuan might decide to eliminate him with just a swing of his sword. If such a thing were to happen, where could he find justice?
Nonetheless, he knew there was reason in his words — this battle was bound to shake the very foundation of the Ling Jiang Universe. First, Sovereign Qing Ling’s reputation was immense, and second, the length of Wu Yuan's cultivation period was chilling to contemplate.
Although the Ling Jiang Universe was divided into twelve Saintdom factions, the number of Overlords in their ranks totaled just over a hundred. Combined with solitary and hidden Overlords who had yet to reveal their strengths, the number did not exceed two hundred. Thus, demonstrating the combat power of a ninth-stage Sovereign was indeed dazzling and intimidating.
“Peak among Sovereigns? Shi Qing, is this supposed to be praise? I, Ming Jian, have never aimed merely to be a Sovereign," Wu Yuan's voice was indifferent. "But for eternity!"
"I..." Shi Qing's eyes widened, a torrent of helplessness coursing through his heart. Must he truly prostrate himself?
"Enough, Shi Qing," Wu Yuan's gaze was sharp. "What’s your business with me? Surely you didn't come here to chit chat?"
"Indeed, indeed," Sovereign Shi Qing nodded, finally able to breathe easier. "Fellow Daoist Ming Jian, I merely wish to inform you of a few matters.” He shot a fawning smile. “The treasure rightfully belongs to the worthy. Thus, the ore vein celestial body is rightfully yours. Neither our Voltari Temple nor the Immortal Court shall contest you for it, so please rest assured."
"Contest?" Wu Yuan smirked. "Shi Qing, let's not make it seem like you're handing it over to me out of generosity. Forget your Voltari Temple. Even if the Immortal Court sought to pressure me, I still wouldn’t care.