Unrivaled Medicine God, page 437
And Skandha Divine Stones was the Chaotic Devil Sea’s local specialty!
This matter, very few in the outside world knew. But with Ji Qingyun’s status, he was naturally aware.
Skandha Divine Stones were inside the Heavenly Slaughter Pit!
Mo Shang did not hesitate. Opening his mouth, he said, “One month later, the Heavenly Slaughter Pit will be opening! When the time comes, the 12 Exalts will bring a large group of subordinates to enter inside! And you will play a major crucial role!”
Chapter 896. Conditions |
“Heavenly Slaughter pit?” Ye Yuan intentionally pretended to not know.
Mo Shang nodded his head. Darting a glance at Nalan Chu, Nalan Chu got the meaning and left on his own accord.
After Nalan Chu left, Mo Shang explained, “This is a secret only limited to slaughter general-class to know! The Asura Arena has limitless good stuff and also a set of slaughter rules that the outside world doesn’t. And these all originate from the Heavenly Slaughter Pit!”
“The Heavenly Slaughter Pit is an ancient battlefield, and also a land where gods fall! There are inexhaustible treasures inside. Of course, it also comes with tremendous danger. The Heavenly Slaughter Pit opens once every ten years. And two months later is precisely the ten-year date.”
Ye Yuan’s face made a surprised expression at the right time, but asked, “What does that have to do with me?”
Mo Shang said, “Entering the Heavenly Slaughter Pit the last time, the exalts discovered a grotto. And opening the grotto requires dragon race bloodline.”
Ye Yuan came to a realization when he heard that. No wonder these exalts were all like flies, watching closely and not letting go.
“In that case, I’m a rare commodity in short supply right now? It’s just … ten years passed all at once, these Exalts can’t have not prepared any backup plans, right?” Ye Yuan said with a smile that was not a smile.
Although dragon race bloodline was scarce, as long as one searched seriously, they could still find some.
Since these exalts got their eyes on that grotto, it was impossible to not find martial artists carrying dragon blood in these ten years.
“That is, of course! It’s just that martial artists carrying dragon race bloodline aren’t easy to find. The ones who found dragon blood martial artists now are only four or five exalts.” Mo Shang.
“Since they already found four or five, why do they still want to come looking for me?” Ye Yuan could not help asking curiously.
“That, I’m not too sure. Maybe they took a liking to your strength. Because that grotto, exalts can’t enter! Furthermore, since it requires dragon race bloodline, the treasures inside are very likely to be related to the dragon race. People carrying dragon race bloodline naturally have a greater chance of obtaining treasures.” Mo Shang guessed.
Hearing Mo Shang’s explanation, Ye Yuan could not help frowning and say, “Looks like, there were exalts who perished in that grotto?”
This sort of thing, one would only know after testing it out personally.
Mo Shang nodded and said, “The last time the Heavenly Slaughter Pit opened up, everyone accidentally stumbled upon and barged into the Dragon Sovereign Territory. As a result, two Exalts were directly obliterated by the rules inside! Exalt Si Yin and Exalt Blazing Fire were supplemented in after that.”
This Asura Arena had operated for several tens of thousands of years. But there had always been just 12 Exalts. Only after one of the exalts died, would the people below have a chance to fill in the vacancy to become an exalt.
However, even if there wasn’t the Dragon Sovereign Territory incident, the replacing of the 12 Exalts was also very frequent.
Virtually every time the Heavenly Slaughter Pit opened, there would be several exalts who die inside.
However, there were too many good stuff inside the Heavenly Slaughter Pit. Each time it opened, the exalts would advance and fill the gaps left by fallen comrades, and enter the Heavenly Slaughter Pit to seek treasures.
“Huhu, actually, It doesn’t matter to me. It’s just that since the exalts are unable to enter, how would he know how many treasures I annex inside?” Ye Yuan said with an indifferent look.
Mo Shang said, “Joining under the command of an exalt is not a verbal agreement, but swearing upon one’s own Absolute Kill Token! After swearing, the exalt and the slaughter general will reach a kind of agreement. Once the slaughter general violates the oath, his life and death will be up to the exalt to control. Of course, as long as you don’t go against the oath, the exalt won’t erase you either.”
Ye Yuan thought about it and said, “It seems like that I have no choice.”
Mo Shang nodded his head and said, “Under this sort of circumstances now, you indeed don’t have a choice anymore! If you reject all of the exalts, you’ll probably become their common enemy!”
Becoming the common enemy of the 12 Exalts, this did not sound like a fun thing no matter what.
But his life and death being controlled by others was clearly not Ye Yuan’s style.
“Then … speaking of which, why should I join under Exalt Netherkill’s command?” Ye Yuan said with a smile that was not a smile.
Mo Shang was clearly long prepared and said with a smile, “Lord Exalt has already promised, as long as you agree, entering the Dragon Sovereign Territory this time, all of the things you acquire will belong to Younger Brother Ye yourself. Lord Exalt he only wants one thing inside! I think that this promise, the other exalts are all unable to do it! Younger Brother Ye, you have just exited seclusion. I believe the other exalts will also come and look for you. At that time, Younger Brother Ye can do a comparison.”
Mo Shang was very confident. Because when Exalt Netherkill stated this condition, even he was taken aback too.
Who knew that Ye Yuan did not show a surprised expression and said with a smile, “Sounds pretty good! Then just as Elder Brother Mo says, this Ye will make a decision again after shopping around.”
Sending away Mo Shang, Ye Yuan could not help pondering.
Looks like the competition between the 12 Exalts was also quite fierce. Whatever fishy activities were going on in-between this, probably only they themselves would know.
Ye Yuan’s objective this trip was the Skandha Divine Stone. But hearing Mo Shang say so, he also became interested in this Dragon Sovereign Territory.
As for the Absolute Kill Token oath that Mo Shang talked about, Ye Yuan did not take it to heart. Some things, he would only do for Mo Shang to see.
With Ye Yuan’s tricks, how could wanting to control him be easy?
…
Indeed as Mo Shang predicted, a full day’s time, apart from Exalt Heavenly Hedonist, Exalt Blazing Fire, and Exalt Si Yin, the other nine Exalts all sent people over.
It was just that the terms these exalts offered were all not as generous as Exalt Netherkill.
Comparing them, it seemed like Ye Yuan could only agree to Exalt Netherkill.
What made Ye Yuan somewhat surprised was that Exalt Si Yin actually did not come over.
Looking at her behavior that day, she should regard Ye Yuan very highly. In the end, apart from Exalt Heavenly Hedonist and Exalt Blazing Fire, only Exalt Si Yin did not come.
Just as Ye Yuan thought that she would not come, at midnight, Si Yin actually came over personally.
“Exalt Si Yin gracing me with your grand presence, I’m truly honored by your visit!” Ye Yuan said with a smile.
Si Yin said expressionlessly, “Ye Yuan, you should know this exalt’s intention for coming, right? State your conditions. As long as you swear fealty to this exalt, this exalt can promise you any terms!”
But Ye Yuan smiled when he heard that and said, “Exalt Si Yin coming to find this Ye, isn’t it in order to catch up on old times?”
Si Yin’s expression changed, and she said with a cold snort, “Ye Yuan, this Exalt came personally and the conditions are up to you to state. Could it be that this sincerity is still not enough?”
Ye Yuan said smilingly, “Lord Exalt’s attitude isn’t right! If you want to talk about sincerity, Lord Exalt stating clearly your request this trip seems to have more sincerity, right?”
Ye Yuan was not some easy to hoodwink person. Si Yin, as an Exalt, lowered her attitude to come to find Ye Yuan personally, she definitely had considerable motives.
At least, Ye Yuan’s function to Si Yin was indispensable.
The more Ye Yuan obtained, the more he naturally had to pay as well. Maybe he kicks the bucket inside, then all of the promises would naturally vanish like mist and smoke too.
Including that Exalt Netherkill, he only wanted one thing inside. That thing was definitely not that easy to get.
These things, Ye Yuan had a score in his heart.
If he must pick an exalt, Ye Yuan actually leaned more towards Exalt Si Yin.
Chapter 897. Coercing an Exalt |
Si Yin’s expression turned cold, clearly very displeased with this attitude of Ye Yuan.
She had become an exalt for close to ten years already. Who in this Asura Arena did not quake in their boots when they saw her?
But this brat still wet behind his ears before her eyes actually started shaking his tail feathers in front of her!
However, Si Yin really could not do without Ye Yuan this trip. Hence, that was why she humbled herself and bent her knee to come and see Ye Yuan personally.
Ye Yuan was very popular right now. If she did not come personally, Ye Yuan definitely would not choose her.
“Humph! The terms they offer are good, but do you have the life to take it? The last time the Heavenly Slaughter Pit opened, the several dozen Phaseless Realm experts who entered the Dragon Sovereign Territory, only a measly few people came out! Your strength is decent, but that’s also just within Heaven Enlightenment Realm! You got to know that the ones going in this time are all Heaven Carnage Proclamation martial artists, while you merely rank at the end of the Heaven Carnage Proclamation!” Si Yin said with a cold snort.
This kind of thing naturally did not need Si Yin to remind. Ye Yuan understood in his heart. Except, want to cheat him, Ye Yuan, those few guys were probably not qualified enough yet.
It was just that Ye Yuan perceived some overtones from Si Yin’s words.
“Hearing the meaning in Lord Exalt’s words, seems like you’re not planning on entering the Dragon Sovereign Territory?”
Ye Yuan was rather curious. Since all of the exalts were very interested in the Dragon Sovereign Territory, that place should have quite a bit of treasures. But this Exalt Si Yin seemed to have other plans.
“The Dragon Sovereign Territory is merely just a giant scam. Wanting to obtain treasures from inside is even harder than ascending to the heavens! You follow this exalt, this exalt will naturally ensure your safety and even give you enormous benefits!” Si Yin offered the biggest ace in the hole.
No matter how great the treasures were, one also had to have the life to take it. This promise of Si Yin’s counted as giving Ye Yuan an insurance to both get benefits and also return safely.
However, Ye Yuan did not seem to buy it and said indifferently, “Say in detail.”
Si Yin was helpless and could only control her temper and said, “The last time this exalt entered the Heavenly Slaughter Pit, I discovered a grotto in a remote area. This Exalt merely just search for a bit at the peripherals, and I found a lot of good stuff. This exalt being able to become an exalt was all thanks to this grotto. It’s just that there is a stone gate there that is completely immune to essence energy. This exalt couldn’t open it even after racking my brain.”
“So, you took fancy on that I’m a body-refinement martial artist, that’s why you would invite me to join your camp?” Ye Yuan followed up.
Si Yin did not reply, but the meaning was already very clear.
Ye Yuan did not hesitate much and said with a nod, “Okay, deal! After entering that grotto, I want half of the treasures. In addition, I have the right to have a priority pick of the treasures three times!”
Si Yin’s expression changed. She did not think that Ye Yuan would actually open his mouth to demand an exorbitant price. She said in a cold voice, “You really dare to demand for this! This Exalt waited for ten years, could it be to prepare the wedding gown for you?”
Ye Yuan smiled and said, “I haven’t said finish yet! I can join your camp, but we must enter the Dragon Sovereign Territory first!”
This time, Si Yin was really enraged; “Ye Yuan, don’t reach out for a yard after taking an inch! Do you think that this Exalt really must find you?”
Ye Yuan shrugged his shoulders and said, “Since that’s the case, then there’s nothing to discuss. Lord Exalt, please find someone more capable!”
Finished talking, Ye Yuan was about to turn around and leave. Si Yin was enraged until her lovely body was trembling wildly. She really wanted to smack Ye Yuan to death with one slap.
A Heaven Enlightenment Realm brat actually dared to be so unbridled in front of her, this exalt!
But at this juncture, she could not find a second choice at all already. Si Yin’s seniority among the 12 Exalts was the most shallow. Her force was also the smallest, completely unable to compete with the other Exalts.
Encountering such a body-refinement talent was not easy to come by for her.
“Hold it!” Finally, Si Yin still caved. She opened her mouth and said, “Give you 40% of the treasures and the right to have priority pick of the treasures one time!”
Ye Yuan did not have a single trace of ripple and still carried on walking forward.
Si Yin bit her lower lip hard, her expression grim until it was almost about to drip water. Yet, she finally still opened her mouth, “Fine! I promise you! However, you must enter that grotto together with me first!”
Only then, did Ye Yuan turn around in satisfaction and said smilingly, “There’s nothing to discuss! Disregarding whether or not that grotto you mentioned have any dangers, even if it has no danger at all, by the time I enter the Dragon Sovereign Territory, the treasures would have long been divided finish by them. Going in for what then? Although the Dragon Sovereign Territory is an extremely perilous place, through these ten years of preparations, I believe that the various mighty exalts definitely prepared many ways of escape. The casualties definitely won’t be as high as the last time.”
Si Yin said with a grim face, “Can. But I have no way of escape that can guarantee that you come out safely!”
Ye Yuan said with a smile, “As for that, this Ye still have some confidence in myself. Furthermore, me representing Lord Exalt to go in, you can at least obtain some benefits, don’t you agree?”
Si Yin wanted to refute Ye Yuan very much. But under this sort of circumstances, she completely could not do anything to Ye Yuan.
If Ye Yuan joined other people’s camp, she might not even get to drink a mouthful of soup entering the Heavenly Slaughter Pit this time.
But if she could enter that grotto, she had faith that she could obtain even greater harvests! At that time, she would be the most powerful existence among the 12 Exalts.
Si Yin’s face revealed an extremely conflicted expression. Ye Yuan was in no hurry either, quietly waiting for Si Yin’s reply.
In the end, Si Yin still thoroughly compromised.
“Fine, I’ll comply with you! Swear an oath to the Absolute Kill Token then!” Si Yin said coldly.
An Absolute Kill Token Oath was different from a Heavenly Dao Oath. It was more like a sort of contract between the exalt and their subordinates.
Ye Yuan did not hesitate, swearing an oath to the Absolute Kill Token with the contents of the two people’s agreement.
Ye Yuan sensed that a surge of baffling energy entered into his divine soul from the Absolute Kill Token.
It was just that the moment this energy entered his divine soul, it was thoroughly wiped out by the Soul Suppressing Pearl!
Seems like after the last time, the Soul Suppressing Pearl was more automatic in doing things. This kind of bizarre energy seemed to be deemed harmful by the Soul Suppressing Pearl, so it was directly wiped out by it.
It was just that looking from the exterior, Si Yin could not tell the slightest bit of abnormality. Her Absolute Kill Token also received the contents of the oath.
Inside, there was Si Yin’s portion of her duties. If she violated them, she would similarly get a backlash from the Absolute Kill Token.
Existing in the Asura Arena for so many years, probably only Ye Yuan could force an exalt to accept this sort of oath.
“From now onwards, you’re a slaughter general under my, Si Yin’s, command! If anybody dares to cause you trouble, directly report this exalt’s name!” Si Yin said coldly.
Ye Yuan said smilingly, “Then many thanks, Lord Exalt! However, I still have a tiny request. I wonder if Lord Exalt can satisfy it or not?”
Si Yin thought about it and said, “You just joined this exalt’s banners, there ought to be an introduction gift!”
Ye Yuan took out a detailed list and handed it to Si Yin, saying, “I want to refine some medicinal pills. Since Lord Exalt is in charge of the Asura Shop, I wonder if you can help me gather up these spirit medicines?”
“This is a small matter. There’s naturally no issue … You … You …” As Si Yin said, she looked at the spirit medicines on the list at the same time, and could not help sucking in a cold breath.
Chapter 898. Weak |
In the sky of Asura City, it was a stretch of blood-red color, appearing especially sinister.
This blood-red which filled the entire sky shone until the earth became red.
A streak of red light beam fell from the skies, directly entering inside the Asura Arena.
“What happened? This look, could it be that the sky is going to fall?”
“Kicking up a fuss over nothing! This is Asura City’s freak phenomenon. It will appear once every ten years. No big deal!”
