I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1853 - 284: Tension Rising

Chapter 1853: Chapter 284: Tension Rising

Is this a threat?

This is definitely a threat!

The three village elders looked at each other in disbelief, staring at the man across the table, holding a teacup, with a smile on his face, but every word carried a threatening undertone.

Immortal Monarch, did you hear that? He’s threatening us!

The three pairs of eyes, like frightened deer, finally converged on Huanglong Immortal Monarch, hoping that the king who had vowed to support the three villages would speak up and suppress Tang Luo’s arrogance, letting him know who was really in charge here.

But just moments ago, the Huanglong Immortal Monarch, who had been adamant about fully supporting the three villages, now seemed oblivious, ignoring the pleas for help from the village elders and listening indifferently to these threatening words.

It turns out that when Huanglong Immortal Monarch said ’full support,’ it wasn’t the kind of full support they understood...

The village elders immediately realized that while Huanglong Immortal Monarch would indeed support them, this support was merely to ensure they received the maximum benefit, not to allow the three villages to monopolize the entire Spirit Realm.

Realizing the situation, the elders looked at the seemingly synchronized Huanglong Immortal Monarch and the Unparalleled Institute Dean and could only reluctantly accept.

After all, just having a seat at the table was already an unexpected delight, and they dared not ask for more.

Elder Murong of White Dragon Cliff forced a smile and politely asked Tang Luo, "May I know what the Dean wants?"

"People."

Putting down the teacup gently, Tang Luo calmly said, "I will take every living person from the Spirit Realm, not missing even one."

Instead of the fierce bite they expected, the village elders were almost incredulous at the request.

What is the most precious part of the Minor Spiritual Realm?

Of course, it is the Minor Spiritual Realm itself, but if multiple forces contend for it, the Spirit Realm is indeed difficult to divide.

In Zhongzhou, there were many incidents where dissatisfaction over the distribution of the Spirit Realm led to the King Realm powerhouses fighting each other, breaking the Spirit Realm, and finally splitting the Spirit Realm Fragments.

While Spirit Realm Fragments can be used to create many magical artifacts, they ultimately cannot compare to a complete Spirit Realm.

Because the value of the Spirit Realm lies in the unique laws it contains, under which special Spiritual Power distinct from the Five Elements is generated.

For grandmasters and rulers, this special Spiritual Power is like a key to a new world, and understanding it could lead to further advancements.

Even in the worst case, if this key cannot open the door to one’s world and becomes unusable, it can still be exchanged with other powers.

This is considered the second most precious part of the Spirit Realm, aside from unique resources below it.

Many Spirit Realms have unique resources such as spiritual springs, immortal mountains, strange stones, and treasure mines.

These things might not look extraordinary in a Spirit Realm, but they are priceless treasures in the Great Thousand World.

It is said that the Xuanji Sect has a Minor Spiritual Realm with a Jade Immortal Mountain inside, and the unique jade stones from this mountain can store spiritual energy, even carve magic arrays, making such a Spirit Realm a priceless treasure.

When the Unparalleled Institute Dean proposed something important earlier, the three villages thought it would be one of these three types and were mentally prepared to make sacrifices, but hearing the final offer made them ecstatic beyond words.

People?

Compared to a Spirit Realm, what do people count as?

"The Dean is only asking for people?"

Elder Tuoba of Black Dragon Village promptly stood up, wanting to finalize the terms quickly: "No problem at all! As soon as the Spirit Realm opens, we’ll hand over every person inside to the Dean, not one will be missing!"

Elder Murong of White Dragon Cliff and Elder Helian of Red Dragon Valley were equally excited, nodding so vigorously that it worried others they might break their necks.

Just as the parties were about to conclude their agreement and celebrate, An Jingtian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, "Our sect believes this is not appropriate!"

Hmm?!

Hmm!?

Hmm!!!?

Just as the deal was about to be settled, someone inexplicably interrupted, and the village elders glared unhappily at An Jingtian.

In the past, they wouldn’t have dared to clash with the Acting Governor, but today, with Huanglong Immortal Monarch backing them, things were different.

"Governor Jingtian, this is an internal affair of our Ten Thousand Immortal Mountain, and negotiating with the Dean is our three village’s business. It’s not appropriate for the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol to interfere, is it?"

Elder Helian of Red Dragon Valley retorted firmly.

"Elder Helian’s words are a bit biased."

An Jingtian said calmly, "The Spirit Realm’s return to land, if not for the patrols blocking information, would this Dragon Palace meeting have only seven seats? By reason and sentiment, the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol should have some share in the Spirit Realm."

"Moreover, everyone might not know the origin of this Spirit Realm, which is called Longyuan. It was once a refuge for the remnants of Zhongzhou’s sects, returning to land in Chengzhou some years ago, where the patrol led two armies to besiege it."

"This was the Battle of Diancang Mountain, in which Chengzhou’s martial world suffered heavy losses. Countless patrol experts died, and several Garrison Commanders gave their lives, with a Star Lord even losing a Dharma Body."

"What I’m saying, is not to complain to you, but to express the commitment of our patrol. Eradicating the destabilizing factors in Xiehe is our patrol’s duty, and no matter the cost, we will see it through."

With that, An Jingtian locked his gaze on Tang Luo’s face, earnestly asking, "I admire the Dean’s martial prowess and unparalleled spirit in lifting martial bans. With Red Cloud Mountain in Longzhou already embodying the aura of a leading righteous force, why squander such a great situation over a few insignificant demonic remnants?"

"These words should not come from you. Acting Governor, listen carefully, our Institute believes there are no demonic remnants in this Longyuan Spirit Realm."

Tang Luo answered coolly, "If being a descendant of Yun Zu counts as demonic, then so be it. But to threaten our Institute, the men you brought are not enough. Call Qionghua to face me himself!"

This is essentially challenging to a duel.

The atmosphere in the Dragon Palace had been pleasant just a moment ago, so why did it suddenly become so tense?

Listening to An Jingtian and Tang Luo’s stern exchange that almost seemed like a prelude to a fight, the village elders were really taken aback, finding themselves unable to grasp the depths of the situation, not daring even to breathe loudly for fear of causing unnecessary misunderstandings.

Meanwhile, on the Dragon Bone Throne, Huanglong Immortal Monarch watched the sudden intense standoff with lively interest.

If Elder Xu were here, he would surely hear the jubilant whispers in Huanglong Immortal Monarch’s heart.

True to the saying, loving the spectacle without fearing things getting out of hand, the human king sitting steady on the fishing platform wished for Qionghua to come fight this guy at the Ten Thousand Immortal Mountain so that he could carefully experience how the opponent had locked the Sleeve Universe from a hundred feet away.

But regardless of Huanglong Immortal Monarch’s eagerness, An Jingtian still retained his rationality. Although he wanted to declare war on the Unparalleled Institute Dean as Acting Governor, such a decision was unwise.

The Longyuan Minor Spiritual Realm only had some Yun Clan remnants left. The patrol’s need to besiege them was merely to cover its flaws.

In essence, it’s a matter of saving face and maintaining appearances. The patrol could have crushed the Yun Clan remnants with a finger back then, so it’s worth spending a finger’s worth of effort to save face, but the circumstances have changed!