The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 999 Challenge

Chapter 999: Chapter 999 Challenge

Gong Luo also smiled and nodded at Mei Qing beside Jing Yan, and Mei Qing excitedly saluted Gong Luo.

"The selection evaluation has just ended, and many members are going to Wanbao Hall to claim their rewards, so you might need to waste time waiting in line," Gong Luo said.

Indeed, the 6,400 martial artists entering the ranking matches will probably rush to Wanbao Hall to claim their rewards. With thousands of people flooding in at once, even if Wanbao Hall arranges temporary staff to receive them, it wouldn’t be quick.

Moreover, the First Palace of Luo Jiu Divine Palace naturally has many members, and even normally, people frequently go to Wanbao Hall to collect various rewards.

"I’ll take you there and directly find the Hall Master of Wanbao Hall," Gong Luo then said.

"Thank you very much, Director Gong Luo." Jing Yan didn’t stand on ceremony. He decided to join the Qingmu Department, and after claiming the reward, he definitely wanted to check out the Qingmu Department and discuss the Second Palace evaluation with Gong Luo.

Jing Yan wasn’t planning to stay in the First Palace for long.

Jing Yan and Mei Qing followed Gong Luo to Wanbao Hall and directly found the Hall Master Gou Xu of First Palace’s Wanbao Hall.

However, Gong Luo was clearly not the only one bringing people to see Gou Xu Hall Master. Many directors were bringing newly recruited talented martial artists directly to see Gou Xu.

The rewards for the top one hundred in the ranking matches indeed needed to be personally distributed by Gou Xu. The amounts of the resources were genuinely large, and only Gou Xu, as the Hall Master, had the authority to distribute them.

"Jing Yan, let’s wait a bit," Gong Luo said to Jing Yan.

"No problem." Jing Yan nodded.

"The one in the grey robe is the Hall Master of the First Palace Wanbao Hall, Gou Xu," Gong Luo introduced to Jing Yan, "Gou Xu Hall Master is a Nine-star Void God. In the First Palace, there are only three Nine-star Void Gods in total, and Gou Xu Hall Master is one of them."

Wanbao Hall is indeed a crucial place and probably the most important institution of Luo Jiu Divine Palace. It is normal that the person responsible for First Palace’s Wanbao Hall is powerful.

"That person is Jin Guang, a talent ranking around five hundred on the Celestial Flowers List, and he indeed joined the Water Moon Department," Gong Luo continued.

Jing Yan also saw Jin Guang in white.

"And that one... is Gao Biandong, who ranks similarly to Jin Guang on the Celestial Flowers List and is also a Five-star Void God."

"As for Kuo Shen, you already know him; he was defeated by you in the last round of the ranking matches, and his reward will be much less. If he hadn’t encountered you in the ranking matches, Kuo Shen would definitely be among the top hundred."

"In this selection evaluation, only three people ranked within the top thousand on the Celestial Flowers List. Of course, your name, Jing Yan, will soon appear on the Celestial Flowers List, and your rank will certainly be much higher than Kuo Shen."

While waiting, Gong Luo introduced to Jing Yan the talented martial artists with higher rankings on the Celestial Flowers List.

Suddenly, Director Kurong of the Water Moon Department approached.

"Director Kurong." Gong Luo greeted the other party with cupped hands.

"Director Gong Luo." Kurong also returned the courtesy.

However, Kurong then shifted his gaze to Jing Yan.

"Jing Yan, you haven’t joined the Qingmu Department yet, have you? I wonder if you have any interest in our Water Moon Department? The Water Moon Department of the First Palace is the strongest among the Ninety-nine Departments, bar none. With your talent and strength, joining the Water Moon Department is definitely a better choice for you than joining the Qingmu Department," Kurong directly said to Jing Yan.

Speaking right in front of Gong Luo, trying to recruit Jing Yan.

Gong Luo had a slightly awkward expression by the side but said nothing. Because what Kurong said was indeed the truth. Jing Yan would receive more help in cultivation in the Water Moon Department than the Qingmu Department could provide. Choosing the Water Moon Department would be perfectly understandable for Jing Yan, and Gong Luo could not refute it.

"Director Kurong, thank you very much for your kindness, but I’ve already promised Director Gong Luo to join the Qingmu Department," Jing Yan apologized and said.

"If it’s because of your promise to Director Gong Luo, you really don’t have to worry about it. I think choosing the Water Moon Department, Director Gong Luo can understand," Kurong said again, looking at Gong Luo.

"Director Kurong is right. For Jing Yan, the Water Moon Department is indeed a better choice than the Qingmu Department." Gong Luo’s tone was a bit helpless.

Jing Yan, however, shook his head.

"Joining the Qingmu Department is partly because of my promise and partly because Director Gong Luo’s character earns my respect. My decision to join the Qingmu Department won’t change. Again, thank you, Director Kurong, for your favor." Jing Yan’s tone was firmer this time.

"Alright, I respect your decision." Kurong didn’t insist further.

"Jing Yan, thank you." After Kurong turned to leave, Gong Luo sincerely said to Jing Yan.

"Director Gong Luo, don’t feel that you owe me anything." Jing Yan smiled.

After waiting for a while, seeing there weren’t many people around Gou Xu Hall Master, they went over.

"Greetings, Hall Master Gou Xu." Gong Luo spoke.

"Ah, it’s Director Gong Luo!" Gou Xu responded with a smile, "And this must be Jing Yan, who dazzled in the ranking matches, right?"

Although Gou Xu wasn’t present at the Mystic Temple of the World for the ceremony, he clearly already knew about Jing Yan.

"Jing Yan greets Hall Master Gou Xu." Jing Yan saluted with cupped hands.

"Impressive, you managed to defeat Kuo Shen; truly impressive," Gou Xu Hall Master maintained a smile, "You’re here for the ranking match rewards, right? Hand me your Identity Token."

Jing Yan handed over his Identity Token with both hands and then said, "This is Fellow Daoist Mei Qing, who also successfully passed the elimination rounds in this selection evaluation."

"Alright, hand me your Identity Token too," Gou Xu nodded.

A regular member like Mei Qing should collect rewards from the Great Hall, normally just ten thousand Divine Crystals. However, since Mei Qing came along with Jing Yan, Gou Xu conveniently distributed Mei Qing’s rewards too.

Mei Qing quickly took out his Identity Token, handed it to Jing Yan first, then Jing Yan passed Mei Qing’s Identity Token to Gou Xu Hall Master.

After verifying the identity information, Gou Xu returned the rewards along with the updated Identity Tokens to the two of them.

"Director Gong Luo, this time your Qingmu Department is going to have a big change; let me congratulate you first." Gou Xu smiled and said to Gong Luo.

"Thank you, thank you! Yes, having Jing Yan join is also a great honor for my Qingmu Department," Gong Luo said joyfully.

Gou Xu Hall Master was quite busy, so Gong Luo and the others didn’t converse much longer. After collecting their rewards, they took their leave and exited Wanbao Hall.

"Jing Yan!" Just after exiting Wanbao Hall, a voice came.

Jing Yan turned to look and saw it was Jin Guang of the Water Moon Department.

Jing Yan squinted slightly, watching the other.

"Didn’t expect a newly ascended local like you could defeat Kuo Shen. Though Kuo Shen is a waste, he is nonetheless a Five-star Void God who has comprehended Divine Skills. Your strength must be decent. Jing Yan, do you dare to fight me?" Jin Guang’s eyes carried a sense of coercion as he challenged Jing Yan.