Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 435 - 420: Two Shares

"Your pronunciation of the Foreign God is somewhat close to the Divine Text," Zhou Leng said.

Jade Wings widened its eyes and asked, "Your level in Divine Text is that high?"

"It’s alright," Zhou Leng replied.

Jade Wings took out a large, pale stone slab, at least five meters high.

The edges of the slab were broken, and cracks ran through it, with three Divine Text characters engraved on it. "What do these three planar Divine Texts say?"

Zhou Leng glanced at them but did not answer immediately. Instead, he used a 3D graphic software on his phone to create three 3D Divine Text characters.

Each character had over a hundred strokes. Zhou Leng couldn’t fully decipher such complex Divine Texts either.

Just like the content of the "Ten Reversed Beast Fist" and "Undying Star Body," without translation, he wouldn’t dare to cultivate them.

After pondering for a long time, Zhou Leng asked, "Are the Divine Texts you see planar?"

"Yes, unless you’re seeing..." Jade Wings looked incredulous.

"I see planar Divine Texts as well," Zhou Leng said calmly.

Jade Wings’ eyes flickered.

Zhou Leng thought for a moment and said, "I can’t completely translate these three Divine Texts at present. If I must translate, I can try. If it were someone else, I’d pretend not to know, but with you, the dragon helped me borrow the Martial Shadow Wall, so I can’t keep it to myself. These three words, translated into Dragon Country’s language, roughly mean ’Skyfall Abyss.’

Jade Wings stared wide-eyed, directly at Zhou Leng.

"I have a strong talent for Divine Texts," Zhou Leng said.

"Good, very good." Jade Wings put away the slab and remained silent.

"Related to the Dragon Battlefield?" Zhou Leng asked.

Jade Wings said, "Speak, what terms does Her Majesty offer for you to join?"

"First, she must ensure my safety, which is the foundation of cooperation. Second, she cannot force me to do anything on the Great Battlefield. As for the gains, if benefited from her map, I’m willing to share equally. But if not, all other gains are mine. Of course, the previously promised Battlefield Shield Order, two portions of refined Dragon Blood, and two Giant Dragon Blood Marvelous Bodies can’t be missed."

"When did I mention two Giant Dragon Blood Marvelous Bodies?" Jade Wings was dumbfounded.

"Now."

Jade Wings asked, "For Mountain and River Origin or Zhang Xinglie?"

"Zhang Xinglie."

Jade Wings complained, "You’re too biased, I haven’t stopped helping you get benefits in front of the queen, and yet you’re reaching out. When will you arrange some benefits for me?"

"Next time for sure," Zhou Leng said.

"Really?" Jade Wings smiled brightly, a grin somewhat like Huang’s.

Zhou Leng said, "Accompany me for a stroll; I’m buying some specialties in Holy Snow City."

Jade Wings said, "Then buy more, resell them when you get back; you could make quite a profit."

"Should we co-found a company?" Zhou Leng asked.

Jade Wings shook its head, "Forget it; my mind is not sharp, always getting scammed. If you really want a partner, you can find the Queen of Red Eyes. Just be careful not to be robbed by her, and it should be fine."

"Forget it, my mind is normal."

Zhou Leng realized he had no money and went to find the Snow Mountain Wolf.

Earlier, he had some Fierce Beast materials auctioned by the Snow Mountain Wolf, and on the way, entrusted many Magic Spirit Bags and sundries to the Ice Snow Divine Sect for disposal.

First, he withdrew a full fifty thousand Demon Gold, worth a billion Dragon Country Yuan.

Demon Gold is the high-end currency for Demon Spirit Masters; in the Demon Spirit World, the standard currency is Demon Spirit Coin. One Demon Spirit Coin roughly equals ten Dragon Country Yuan.

He exchanged another ten million Demon Spirit Coins, and the two headed downhill to the lower city market of Holy Snow City.

The population of the Demon Spirit World vastly exceeds that of Blue Star.

This world has withstood many Ten Realms Wars, standing firm, with a variety of species living in it.

Apart from Demon Spirit Masters, no matter what species, their status is not high.

Entering the market, Zhou Leng and Jade Wings chatted while walking.

Jade Wings said, "Some things in the Demon Spirit World are ridiculously expensive, some are dirt cheap. Like alien race slaves that can’t be exported are worthless; on Blue Star, they might fetch a high price, being obedient and hardworking."

"But things like fresh vegetables are outrageously expensive; most people eat cans and more cans."

"The Magical Beast meat here is genuinely cheap, though it contains chaotic Magic Energy, so eat less. Most of it is induced growth, unhealthy. Even naturally-grown Magical Beast meat is far cheaper than on Blue Star; buy more of it..."

"Also, some things are expensive in Holy Snow City, but cheaper elsewhere; don’t get the wrong place to buy them."

After a few steps, Jade Wings raised its chin and asked a vendor, "What’s the price of this Dragon Meat?"

Zhou Leng glanced at Jade Wings, which showed no psychological burden, as if buying pork.

Zhou Leng did not buy directly but browsed slowly.

Jade Wings, on the other hand, was familiar with these goods and bought quite a bit.

After getting a rough idea, Zhou Leng began purchasing gradually.

Holy Snow City is located in the cold north, where the Magical Beasts are well-fed and robust, offering nutrition and energy far exceeding ordinary Magical Beasts, yet still affordable in price.

Zhou Leng purchased a large amount of Innate Magical Beast meat and some Grandmaster Magical Beast meat.

Grandmaster-level Magical Beast meat was too expensive, so he only bought a little.

There were also many Magic Potions available, all much cheaper than on Blue Star.

The items were so abundant, everything seemed appealing.

Zhou Leng held back forcefully and, before he knew it, spent five hundred million.

Thinking of needing to find the Cyan Flame and shop in the next city, he decisively left.

Returning to the upper city, after a few steps, he heard someone calling his name from behind.

Zhou Leng looked back.

Jax came jogging over, grinning from ear to ear.

"Lord Zhou Leng, we meet again. Are you also here for the initiation ceremony?"

"Looks like you are too?"

"Yes. This is a High-Energy Shell I just collected, I hope you accept it gladly." Jax smoothly took out the High-Energy Shell box and handed it over, and Zhou Leng took it just as smoothly.

The Jade Wings stared at Jax, thinking to himself, why wasn’t there a gift for me? The Trup Family is indeed no good.

The two chatted as they walked, and Jade Wings took his leave, returning to his quarters to rest.

In a deserted place, Jax whispered, "Be careful."

"Why?"

Jax said, "I received news that the Ice Snow Divine Sect transferred some resources originally meant for Aiden to you. Aiden doesn’t know yet, but if he finds out, he’ll go crazy. Don’t be fooled by his willingness to give you a thank-you gift, as long as there’s no conflict of interest. Once there’s a conflict, he’ll stop at nothing to eliminate the opponent."

"Has he killed other martial artists of the Ice Snow Divine Sect?"

Jax nodded firmly, "The direct grandson of a Martial Saint from the Seagull Alliance’s Martial Clan, but there’s no evidence, and they couldn’t do anything."

"Truly a Mad Prince. How’s your family’s setup in the Ice Snow Divine Sect?"

"I don’t know all the details, but our family’s annual profit from the Ice Snow Divine Sect and the Demon Spirit World exceeds one hundred billion Long Guoyuan."

"Net profit?"

"Net profit."

Zhou Leng said, "Then your family’s total annual net profit isn’t less than three hundred billion, right?"

"Not counting investment returns, more or less. However, aside from the Ice Snow Divine Sect where our family takes the largest share, the rest is less than 20% of what we actually get."

"Cross-holding with the Demon Worship Sect and other forces?"

"Yes."

Zhou Leng said, "I heard that back then your family’s elder stirred up too much trouble with the Eagle Alliance, faced consecutive assassination attempts, almost died, and only survived by siding with the Demon Worship Sect, right?"

Jax said helplessly, "There’s no choice, the Demon Worship Sect is too powerful, we have to pay protection fees."

Zhou Leng continued, "So, although your family has a high income, the net profit related to the Ice Snow Divine Sect accounts for about half of your actual income?"

"That’s why you need to be careful," Jax said.

"The Ice Snow Divine Sect also doesn’t like putting all their eggs in one basket, right?"

"But if Aiden kills you, they wouldn’t say much. I suggest you establish a good relationship with the Pale Queen, Aiden dares to move against the Ice Snow Divine Sect’s people, but never the Pale Queen’s people." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Thank you for the warning. Please convey to Aiden that I have no intention of meddling too much in the Ice Snow Divine Sect, I’ve been coerced by Frosty Hand to join here. I hope the friendship between me and the Trup Family remains evergreen, there’s no need for life-or-death struggles over trivial gains. I believe Aiden wouldn’t fall out with me over several billion worth of resources, right?"

"Rest assured, I will convey it to him."

The two chatted for a while longer, and Jax returned, communicating the resource allocation issue to Aiden via a magical relay station.

Aiden asked, "Around five hundred million worth of resources are deducted from me and allocated to Zhou Leng?"

"Yes, I suspect it has little to do with Zhou Leng, as it’s his first time entering the Demon Spirit World. It could be the Ice Snow Divine Sect trying to maintain balance or even deliberately sowing discord between you two," Jax said.

Aiden remained silent for a long time and said, "Only five hundred million. Let’s see how it goes. By the way, don’t tell the elders, I’ll handle it myself."

"You are truly an exceptional family leader; what seems like a loss now actually brings great benefits in the future. Under your leadership, the Trup Family will surely be great once more!"

That night, the Ice Snow Divine Sect hosted a banquet attended by elites from various circles.

Under Frosty Hand’s guidance, Zhou Leng met the legendary priest of the Ice Demon Clan sent by the Pale Queen, an elder who was a grandmaster.

Named Hanging Cold Robe.

His entire body was covered in a light blue icy layer, humanoid in appearance but his internal structure was entirely different from humans, with a pair of meat horns resembling antennae standing upright, like Frosty Hand’s avatar.

Like Frosty Hand, he also sensed the peculiar icy aura on Zhou Leng and maintained friendliness, albeit not as enthusiastically as Frosty Hand.

Encouraged by Jade Wings, Frosty Hand inquired whether Zhou Leng could join the Hanging Moon Legion.

Hanging Cold Robe smiled and said that once you pass the Hanging Moon Legion’s test, anyone could join.

Frosty Hand saw that it was unlikely and didn’t press further, continuing to introduce Zhou Leng to other priests from the Ice Snow Divine Sect.

The demigod priests were not present, but there were many legendary priests.

On one night, Zhou Leng met over fifty grandmasters from different forces.

The next day, a massive blue light screen enveloped the entire upper city of Holy Snow City, with gorgeous magical power flowing.

Along the city walls, densely packed with magical heavy artillery and massive crossbows, the entire sect was on high alert.

Zhou Leng, along with over a hundred people, stood solemnly in front of the temple doors.

Frosty Hand stood before them, back to the temple door, and recited passages from the sect’s scriptures in a modulated tone.

On both sides, forces from various sides observed the ceremony.