The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2123: Illusory Confidence

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch was certain that this wasn’t the first time she had heard this name.

Ying Zhu had mentioned it before?

Her thoughts spun quickly, and Wuxia Heavenly Monarch remembered. It was probably over twenty years ago when Ying Zhu sent a message to Wuxia City, saying that within his territory, Divine Martial City, there was an exceptionally powerful Early Stage of the All Things Realm cultivator, whose combat power was comparable to the Nether Sky Realm.

At that time, Jing Yan asked Lord Ying Zhu if there was any way to quickly earn a large amount of Black Crystal Stone. Lord Ying Zhu mentioned Yellow Spring Cave to Jing Yan. To enter Yellow Spring Cave, not only did one need to wait for it to open, but they also required the approval of Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

Lord Ying Zhu promised to do his best to arrange this matter for Jing Yan, but since his own status was not very high, it was difficult for him to meet the Heavenly Monarch, so he could only try to leave an impression of Jing Yan’s name with Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

"Lord Heavenly Monarch, twenty years ago Ying Zhu reported that this Jing Yan was at the Early Stage of All Things Realm but possessed combat power comparable to a Nether Sky Realm cultivator. I reported this to you. Afterwards, I specifically learned about this Jing Yan, so I was able to recognize him. This person is indeed the Jing Yan that Ying Zhu mentioned." The woman in black said slowly.

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch nodded.

"However, Ying Zhu said that this person was Early Stage of All Things Realm, but now this person is clearly at Peak of All Things Realm level," the woman in black continued.

The other people in the Great Hall, listening to the woman in black, looked at each other. They could generally understand what the woman in black was saying to Wuxia Heavenly Monarch.

This All Things Realm cultivator who killed Yang Jie with one sword seemed to be only at the Early Stage twenty years ago. Yet now, he has reached the Peak of All Things Realm. The speed of progress is unimaginable.

In just twenty years, how could it be possible to go from Early Stage of All Things Realm to Peak of All Things Realm?

The most likely explanation is that Ying Zhu made a mistake about this person’s realm twenty years ago. They don’t think Ying Zhu intentionally reported false information.

Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s beautiful eyes glistened as she kept her gaze on Jing Yan in the picture.

She knew about this Jing Yan twenty years ago, but she didn’t pay much attention at the time. An Early Stage of All Things Realm cultivator with the strength comparable to Nether Sky Realm, Wuxia Heavenly Monarch thought Ying Zhu’s information must have had some exaggeration.

Now it seems that this Jing Yan is indeed exceptional.

In just over twenty years, he advanced from Early Stage to Peak of All Things Realm and killed a formidable Yang Jie with one sword. Such combat power is outstanding even among Nether Sky Realm cultivators. If he could step into the Nether Sky Realm, how strong would he be?

It’s not just Radiant City and Wuxia City paying attention to the battle situation in Divine Martial City.

In the Blue Rain Divine Continent, many powerful Lords are also quite concerned about the conflict between the Zu Family and the Ying Family.

The Zu Family is the most powerful Lord family, whereas the Ying Family, although just an ordinary Lord family, lies within the relatively stable Blue Rain Divine Continent region where wars between Lord families are rare. Now that such a war has occurred, it’s normal for those Lords to watch for entertainment, as it doesn’t require much effort.

After Jing Yan slew Yang Jie with one sword, he immediately caught the attention of these figures. Many Lord level personalities started investigating information about Jing Yan. Among the few attending Chunyu Bo’s auction, some Lords and Nether Sky Realm cultivators have already recognized Jing Yan.

Divine Martial City, the residence of Lord Ying Zhu.

After killing Yang Jie, Jing Yan flew out of the Big Array’s coverage in the city, reaching the sky, and his gaze focused on the figures of Lord Zu Ming and others opposite.

"Lord Zu Ming!" Jing Yan said coldly.

"Hehe, kid, you’re quite skilled!" Zu Ming sneered continuously, his eyes appraising Jing Yan.

"Just ordinary!" Jing Yan waved his hand and continued, "Lord Zu Ming, I hope you will immediately leave the Ying Family Territory with your cultivators. Both sides have suffered losses in this battle so far. But if you can call it off now, the losses are still within control."

"Hahaha..." Lord Zu Ming laughed heartily upon hearing Jing Yan’s words.

Many of the Nether Sky Realm cultivators beside him also joined in laughter.

To them, Jing Yan’s proposal was indeed very amusing.

"Where did this kid even come from?"

"Do you think that with your mere All Things Realm cultivation you can talk to me, Zu Ming, like this? It seems, after killing Yang Jie, you got an illusory confidence in your strength!" Lord Zu Ming laughed and then his expression turned increasingly sinister, and he spoke to Jing Yan with suppressed anger.

"I’m just considering what’s best for everyone! If Lord Zu Ming continues to tangle with this, the outcomes might diverge from your expectations." Jing Yan said in a detached tone.

"Good! Very good! Then I want to see, how can you, a mere All Things Realm novice, divert my expectations. Whatever skills you have, feel free to show them to me." Killing intent filled Zu Ming’s eyes.

How could a character like Zu Ming retreat just because of a few words from Jing Yan?

Moreover, even if he had thoughts of retreat, it would be impossible to execute. He couldn’t make decisions by himself; Mr. Ji Bian was the true manipulator of this war. If he retreated, Mr. Ji Bian would never allow it.

"Has Lord Zu Ming made up his mind?" Jing Yan asked.

"Who is willing to step out and slaughter this ignorant boy?" Zu Ming stopped talking to Jing Yan and instead asked the Nether Sky Realm cultivators beside him.

"Lord, let me do it! Haha, if I reckon, it’s been over a million years since I last acted since my last closed-door cultivation," said a Nether Sky Realm cultivator wearing a long gray robe, stepping forward carelessly.

This person was one of the strongest guests under Lord Zu Ming.

His name was Lun Tu, a Peak of Netherworld powerhouse, very close to Immortal Realm. His combat strength was on par with Lord Zu Ming.

"Then I’ll trouble Brother Lun Tu." Lord Zu Ming nodded to Lun Tu, "This boy is somewhat bizarre, Brother Lun Tu, you mustn’t be too careless just because he’s All Things Realm!"

"I understand." Lun Tu nodded.

He then turned his gaze to Jing Yan, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and his hands raised slowly behind his back. A terrifying pressure emerged, creating a tearing force throughout the space.

"Hmph!" Jing Yan glanced at Lun Tu and then quickly turned and retreated.

"I really thought this kid had some special cards, but he ran away? Looks like I was overthinking." Lun Tu watched Jing Yan turn and retreat, pursed his lips, and said with a smile.