King of Creation
Chapter 526 - 520: Spirit Returning Assembly

Chapter 526: Chapter 520: Spirit Returning Assembly

The backyard of Stars Tower stretched upwards to mid-mountain and beyond, where an elegant Silent Chamber was built amidst the clouds.

Inside the Silent Chamber, there was a small table with a chessboard of black and white pieces in the middle, the stones strategically placed. Beside the board, incense smoke curled upwards. The two players holding the pieces were silent, exuding a Zen-like tranquility.

Suddenly, the man playing with the white pieces slammed one down and said, "Tower Master Yan, take a look at this move!"

The middle-aged Martial Artist known as Tower Master Yan glanced at the position of the white piece and immediately placed a black one, "Vice Sect Master Tian, it seems you want to draw this game, don’t you? However, my position still has plenty of potential."

Seeing the black piece fall, the broad-faced Vice Leader Tian looked stunned, then put down his white piece, "Hehe, Tower Master Yan is indeed formidable. This game truly can’t be drawn."

As he spoke, Vice Sect Master Tian’s expression shifted, "However, Tower Master Yan, sometimes there are more than just the two of us playing the game! Tower Master Yan, your skills are superb, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can fend off multiple opponents."

"Vice Sect Master Tian, we go back a long way, so why not speak frankly?" Yan Kun looked meaningfully at Vice Leader Tian.

"Hehe, Tower Master Yan really gets straight to the point! Then I won’t hold back. At the Spirit Returning Assembly six months from now, our Sun and Moon Divine Sect wishes to join forces with your tower to seize that Supreme Spirit Vein," Tian Guizhang stated.

"Join forces? What do you mean?"

"Tower Master Yan, your Thunderbolt Sword Qin Hao indeed has exceptional combat power. Among the younger generation, he stands out. The likelihood of him dominating the Spirit Returning Assembly and securing the top spot is very high."

"But among the Five Great Forces, who would watch Qin Hao take the top spot and seize that only Supreme Spirit Vein of Qinglan Martial City without doing anything?" Tian Guizhang continued.

"Of course not! How could you get the upper hand without fighting tooth and nail?" Tower Master Yan chuckled.

"Fighting tooth and nail, well said! The other three forces will definitely not sit idly by and watch Qin Hao claim the top spot. Naturally, they’ll fight tooth and nail! Sometimes, you might not be able to beat your opponent, but ruining them isn’t too difficult either!"

"Ruining the opponent—are you talking about Death Soldiers?"

"Among the Five Great Forces, aside from your Stars Tower, there’s never a shortage of Death Soldiers. When it comes to dealing with these matters, our Sun and Moon Divine Sect is quite adept," Tian Guizhang added.

At this point, Tian Guizhang’s voice paused, "Of course, there’s a primary and secondary order to everything. Our Sun and Moon Divine Sect is willing to play the supporting role, taking only forty percent..."

"Forty percent..."

Hearing this, Tower Master Yan laughed again, a laugh profound and enigmatic, making Tian Guizhang feel a bit awkward.

Seeing this reaction, Tian Guizhang understood that this matter would likely be difficult to settle.

However, for the Sect Hierarch’s grand plan, he was prepared to go all out this time.

"Thirty percent. If Tower Master Yan agrees, I can reduce the share to thirty percent," Tian Guizhang held up three fingers, "What do you say, Tower Master Yan?"

Tower Master Yan’s face remained smiling, but he appeared slightly annoyed. For certain reasons, he couldn’t openly refuse Tian Guizhang without causing offense, but deep down, he really didn’t want to.

When one’s own family is hardly full, how could one consider sharing with others?

As he pondered how to phrase his response, a Talisman Light suddenly flew in from outside the window. The gust it created scattered the rising smoke in the Silent Chamber, completely disrupting the Zen atmosphere.

Merely glancing at the Talisman Communication brought a look of joy to Tower Master Yan’s face.

Some things are better timely than fortunate.

This Talisman Communication, without discussing the content, was impeccably timed. It provided him with a perfect excuse. He believed that after rebuffing Tian Guizhang this way, even with his thick skin, he wouldn’t bring up such a request a second time.

"Hahahaha......"

After reading the communication, Tower Master Yan suddenly burst into loud laughter, boisterous enough to draw attention.

Naturally, Vice Sect Master Tian Guizhang from the Sun and Moon Divine Sect played right into Tower Master Yan’s expected reaction.

"What makes you so delighted, Tower Master Yan?"

Grabbing Tian Guizhang by the arm, Tower Master Yan ushered him out the door, soaring into the air while continuing to laugh, leaving Tian Guizhang utterly confused.

"Haha, Stars Tower has gained yet another talented newcomer, another fine talent! In time, who knows, we might even dominate the Spirit Returning Assembly five years from now!"

"Congratulations are in order then, Tower Master Yan. May I ask where this talent hails from?" Despite being irritated by the remark, Tian Guizhang still complemented Yan Cong.

"According to the communication, he’s from the Outer Domain! However, our True Spirit Domain is blessed with many Martial Artists who come here to cultivate in secret, so it’s quite common. But the odd thing is, this Martial Artist from the Outer Domain, with a cultivation at the peak of the Fifth Stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm, has actually defeated a warrior at the peak of the Fifth Stage of the Soul Sea Realm!" Yan Cong declared.

"A cultivator at the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage has actually managed to defeat someone at the peak of the Soul Sea Realm Fifth Stage? A genius, he’s definitely a genius! With just four or five years to grow, his future achievements may well match those of Thunderbolt Sword Qin Hao."

Tian Guizhang was shocked, and at the same time, he sighed inwardly in regret. Why hadn’t such a genius been discovered by their Sun and Moon Divine Sect?

"Hehe, not just that. Vice Sect Master Tian, do you know how many moves the warrior at the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage took to defeat the adversary at the peak of the Soul Sea Realm Fifth Stage?"

"How many moves? Since Tower Master Yan asks this way, I suppose it’s quite shocking, within ten moves?" Tian Guizhang inquired.

However, Yan Cong didn’t rush to answer. Instead, he turned the conversation, "Vice Sect Master Tian, one of our Stars Tower’s Meteors, Wu Wei, you should still have an impression of him, right?"

"Wu Wei? Ah, I remember now. Isn’t he the lad who, at last year’s New Year’s Eve banquet, consecutively defeated two Guardian Masters from the Longevity Sect?"

"Indeed, that’s him. The very Wu Wei challenged today by that Martial Artist at the Peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage."

At this point, Yan Cong suddenly extended a single finger to Tian Guizhang, "One move!"

"Wu Wei was actually taken down by that Outer Domain Martial Artist in just one move."

"One move?"

Tian Guizhang’s eyes widened, and he was suddenly shocked.

He still had some impression of Wu Wei’s strength. Being taken down by a Martial Artist at the Peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage, that person’s strength...

"Ah... why do such talents always end up finding your Stars Tower? Why not join our Sun and Moon Divine Sect?" Tian Guizhang sighed, then said in a joking tone, "Tower Master Yan, in a moment I might just have to start digging away at your wall."

"Hahahaha...."

Yan Cong laughed triumphantly, "Vice Sect Master Tian, you might as well give up the thought of wall-corner digging! This Outer Domain Martial Artist has been one of our Stars Tower’s Meteors since his time in the Outer Domain. Today, he simply came to register with our Stars Tower after arriving in the True Spirit Domain."

Hearing this, Tian Guizhang’s expression turned extremely gloomy. To Yan Cong, however, it was even more a cause for delight.

Yan Cong and Tian Guizhang have known each other for many years, growing up together on the path of Martial Arts. Although they later went their separate ways, both achieved success. Despite their friendship over the years, there was always an undercurrent of rivalry.

Now that Tian Guizhang has been duped, Yan Cong felt extremely pleased with himself.

Within the Martial Arts Institute of Stars Tower, Steward Ma had long shed his previous benevolent facade. His eyes now sparkled intensely as he sized up Ye Zhen, his gaze as fervent as if he were looking at a beautiful woman’s bare body.

"Ye Zhen, just wait a bit longer, the Tower Master will be here any minute now, any minute!"

"I didn’t expect it, really didn’t expect it. That a place like the Black Dragon Domain could nurture a Martial Arts genius like you." While heaping praises, Steward Ma circled around Ye Zhen, as if trying to see through every inch of him.

Not far away, upon hearing Deacon Dao’s words, Wu Wei’s old face turned even more flushed with embarrassment.

"Old Ma, this time you’ve really struck gold, and a recommendation credit is definitely yours," Deacon Ding said enviously.

"Ah, don’t say that. With my old, cloudy eyes, I nearly missed the pearl in front of me. It’s only thanks to Ye Zhen’s persistence. I’ve just picked up a little advantage," he replied.

According to the rules of Stars Tower’s Inner Affairs Hall, if a steward, deacon, elder, deputy tower master, or tower master can discover a genius Martial Artist for the organization, they are credited with a great merit!

With three great merits accumulated, their monthly allowance increases by one level. With ten great merits, they get promoted one level in their position.

Counting this time with Ye Zhen, if Steward Ma earns one more great merit, he will be able to enjoy the treatment of an elder. Perhaps, in his lifetime, he could even make a breakthrough to the Vein Forging Realm.

"By the way, Ye Zhen, as far as I know, the Black Dragon Domain is located at the very edge of the True Profound Continent, with extremely poor conditions, depleted spiritual energy, scarce pills, continual natural disasters such as floods and scorching heat. It’s known by some as a Savage Wilderness. How could it possibly nurture a talent like you? Has there been some kind of change in recent years?" Steward Ma asked, filled with delight.

Listening to Steward Ma’s words, Ye Zhen rolled his eyes exaggeratedly.

"Not just a Savage Wilderness, it’s virtually uninhabitable! Not to mention the scarcity of pills, we can’t even find a single Spiritual Medicine plant."

The Black Dragon Domain’s conditions are that bad?

Hearing his hometown being badmouthed by others, Ye Zhen felt rather displeased, even in front of the amiable Steward Ma.

Choked by Ye Zhen’s retort, Steward Ma immediately came to his senses about what was going on.

His knowledge of the Black Dragon Domain was solely based on the records and proclamations of wandering Martial Artists. Through a series of misconceptions spread from one to another, the tale naturally became more exaggerated.

"So it seems, the Black Dragon Domain isn’t so bad after all. That’s to be expected; the Black Dragon Domain once was the center of the True Profound Continent. How could it have deteriorated to such a state!" Steward Ma mused to himself, but his words piqued Ye Zhen’s interest.

Just as Ye Zhen was about to engage Steward Ma in a discussion about this matter, Steward Ma’s expression suddenly turned grave. Pointing to the sky, he announced, "Ye Zhen, look up, the Tower Master is coming!

Such speed too - it seems you truly startled him with your combat achievements."

Following the direction of Steward Ma’s pointing, Ye Zhen saw two streaks of light rapidly descending toward the Martial Arts Institute. In the blink of an eye, the two streaks had landed in the courtyard.

Upon clearly seeing these two individuals, Ye Zhen’s expression flickered with surprise! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)