Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1698 - 1735: Inner Turmoil
Southern Ridge Spirit Vein?
Everyone was taken aback by Leng Jian’s words, gasping in disbelief!
"You must know that the Southern Ridge Spirit Vein is the main resource source for the Thirty-Six Caves. His demands are a bit too bold!"
"This is downright asking for the moon! How can such a vital vein be given away so easily!"
"Indeed, it’s unbelievable! Although the Southern Ridge Spirit Vein isn’t the only resource for the Thirty-Six Caves, it accounts for at least thirty percent, which is crucial for the entire Thirty-Six Caves."
"It seems Leng Jian had this planned all along!"
"..."
Many Elders were astonished by Leng Jian’s conditions, finding them incredible. They also understood why Leng Jian rejected the Lake Master’s three-year resource reward, as it pales in comparison to the Southern Ridge Spirit Vein.
Leng Jian’s conditions shocked everyone; only Tian Zhen among the elders and sect leaders remained calm...
Ding Fan was equally shocked upon hearing Leng Jian’s words. He couldn’t believe that someone dared to demand an entire spirit vein. On the Donglai Continent, not many sects possess a spirit vein, and the importance of one is paramount. Even hundreds of cities combined don’t hold as much value.
Ding Fan understood that even though he was a Grade Nine Alchemist with his Supreme Quality Medicine Pills being immensely valuable—practically priceless in the Cultivation World—no Medicine Pill could match the worth of a spirit vein.
Not to mention a few cities, even a hundred might not exchange for a single spirit vein.
Even an average spirit vein produces millions of spirit stones in a day. One can only imagine the amount over a month or a year. Conservatively, it’s at least hundreds of billions, a worth every cultivator understands deeply.
Calling it a priceless treasure is no exaggeration. Its inherent value is beyond estimation.
Ding Fan didn’t expect Leng Jian to propose such excessive conditions. He knew that despite the Thirty-Six Caves’ development, Long Ren likely managed more than one spirit vein. However, Ding Fan also believed that this vein’s impact on the Thirty-Six Caves was significant.
Ding Fan understood Long Ren’s urgent desire to save his lover. He had sought the rare Liuli Grass for decades, and now having finally found it, he would pay any price for her. But the cost of a spirit vein was too hefty, leaving him conflicted.
Long Ren was also startled by Leng Jian’s demands, unable to fathom how he dared to ask for such a thing. Long Ren was tempted to get angry, but his rational mind warned him that Leng Jian was prepared, and taking drastic measures would have severe consequences.
He had searched tirelessly for the rare Liuli Grass for ten years, combing through the Cultivation World with the Great Elder, yet found nothing. Now that a disciple brought it from the Xuantian Secret Realm, he couldn’t afford any missteps.
His beloved Shan Shan had been lying in the freezing Ice Coffin for nearly ten years. If this continued, even a millennium’s worth of Mysterious Ice couldn’t preserve her body.
But he knew the immense importance of a spirit vein, not only to himself but to the Thirty-Six Caves. His concern wasn’t solely because he held one spirit vein; he had three, which provided seventy percent of the cultivation resources for the Thirty-Six Caves. This was crucial.
Long Ren was acutely aware that giving a spirit vein to Leng Jian and the Qinghe Sect would significantly impact the Thirty-Six Caves and its sects. The Thirty-Six Caves had been part of the Donglai Continent’s history for several centuries.
Long Ren didn’t want the Thirty-Six Caves to fall under his leadership, which would be disgraceful even in death, leaving him ashamed to face his ancestors...
At that moment, Long Ren’s expression was complex, filled with difficulty and hesitation...
"Lake Master, I know a spirit vein is important to you, but I represent our Qinghe Sect, and by giving it to us, you’re not handing it away to outsiders. We’re still part of the Thirty-Six Caves; we’re merely gaining more cultivation resources. Additionally, we promise you that if we acquire this vein, we will become the strongest sect in the Thirty-Six Caves, leading it to a brighter future!"
Leng Jian spoke earnestly to Long Ren, and at that moment, a silent Tian Zhen stepped forward, addressing Long Ren:
"Exactly, Lake Master. Our Qinghe Sect will not fail your expectations. We will become the best sect within the Thirty-Six Caves, and whenever they face challenges, we’ll be the first to stand up, ensuring their safety, becoming the bravest main force of the Thirty-Six Caves!"
At this moment, everyone heard the words of the two master and disciple, and their hearts had already understood. Clearly, the terms set by Leng Jian were not a sudden thought, but had been discussed beforehand with Tian Zhen. Everyone knew that Qinghe Sect could only be considered one of the peripheral small sects among the Thirty-six Holes.
Although Qinghe Sect is also considered a decent Great Gate Sect in the Cultivation World, among the Thirty-six Holes, it is indeed somewhat lacking. This time, Sect Master Tian Zhen of Qinghe Sect has really bet big for their sect, as everyone knows the importance of a Spirit Vein.
It is related to the cultivation resources of all the sects in the Thirty-six Holes, but they have no say in this matter and can only listen to the decision of Lake Master alone. Long Ren’s decision indeed directly affects them, but they have no right to oppose, only the obligation to follow any command of Lake Master Long Ren.
Everyone was very quiet at this moment, obviously tense, as many elders or sect masters understood the situation of Lake Master Long Ren’s girlfriend. They also understood, but that Spirit Vein was equally important to them, leaving them with no choice but to obey Lake Master Long Ren’s decision.
At this moment, when Long Ren was perplexed, the Great Elder beside Ding Fan stepped out. The Great Elder has followed Long Ren for many years and can be considered the most influential figure in the Thirty-six Holes, aside from Long Ren, being highly respected and loyal to Lake Master Long Ren as well.
The Great Elder approached Long Ren and spoke earnestly to the two master and disciple, Leng Jian and Tian Zhen:
"We are all people of the Thirty-six Holes and should advance and retreat together to share Lake Master’s worries. Your Qinghe Sect is indeed not the most outstanding sect among the Thirty-six Holes, but Lake Master and we elders of the Thirty-six Holes have never discriminated against you. I know you should understand Lake Master’s feelings for saving his girlfriend. Can you not step back and consider for Lake Master?"
Upon hearing the Great Elder’s words, Leng Jian had a few worries about their master and disciple’s plan. But facing the Great Elder’s inquiry, he, a mere disciple, naturally had no chance to speak, leaving his master Tian Zhen to respond. At this moment, Tian Zhen listened to the Great Elder’s words, his indifferent face turned slightly gloomy, and said:
"The Great Elder’s words make sense. I, as a subordinate of the Thirty-six Holes, understand Lake Master and should share his worries, which is indeed my duty. But I am not only a subordinate of the Thirty-six Holes, but also the Sect Master of Qinghe Sect. Our sect needs development, and I must consider all the disciples of our sect. To be blunt, this is our Qinghe Sect’s only chance to turn the tables. We will not give up."
"You..." The Great Elder was visibly taken aback by the other’s firm tone, which, though polite, gave no face to the Great Elder. The Great Elder, in a moment of being irritated by the other, unintentionally revealed his aura, which was the kind of aura a Transcendance Tribulation Stage expert possesses, causing a slight chill among the attendees.
Even a few elders at the same Tribulation Stage felt a trace of fear from the aura unintentionally emitted by the Great Elder.
Clearly, the Great Elder is not only highly respected in the Thirty-six Holes, but few can match him in cultivation either.
The Great Elder, with a few traces of anger, continued to question:
"Do you disregard Lake Master, or do you disregard the Thirty-six Holes? You must know that Lake Master has already given your disciple enormous rewards. All the treasures he obtained in the Xuantian Secret Realm do not need to be handed over. Isn’t this enough for your sect?"
The Great Elder’s series of sharp questions made the atmosphere in the meeting hall extremely tense, even freezing the air.
Leng Jian saw this scene and felt fearful for their master and disciple directly facing the imposing aura emitted by the Great Elder, even though he was a Spirit Severing Initial Stage cultivator, he couldn’t withstand the Great Elder’s fierce aura, feeling immense fear inside, his body began to tremble slightly.
Tian Zhen’s situation was much better than Leng Jian’s, but facing the imposing aura of the Great Elder, he too was not a match. He quickly released his True Qi to envelop his body, straightened up, and still unyieldingly said to the other:
"Does the Great Elder want to bully the small with the big?"
"Even if so, what can you do?" the Great Elder replied sharply.
"You..."
...
"Enough!"
At this moment, Long Ren watched the scene and said with a few complaints and sharply.
Long Ren knew that although Tian Zhen and his disciple were somewhat over the line, this was ultimately his personal matter, and naturally, he could not use force directly to resolve it. Moreover, the biggest losses would still be for his Thirty-six Holes. Although Qinghe Sect’s demands were somewhat excessive, their starting point was also to consider their sect.
Although Long Ren understood the intentions of their master and disciple, making the decision to give the Southern Ridge Spirit Vein to the other sect was something he couldn’t do. But at this moment, for the sake of Shan Shan, he really couldn’t wait anymore...
"Fine, I agree..."
