King of Creation Chapter 1758 - 1743: No Regrets

Ye Zhen felt a gnawing unease as he watched Right Chief Priest Dalantai of the War Soul Hall depart with haste, citing an obscure consultation. Could this truly be a mere coincidence?

A seed of suspicion was already sown in Ye Zhen's heart. Logically, it seemed improbable for the War Soul Hall to stoop to rule-breaking, given they offered the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar for rent at a fixed price to hasten the Divine Soul cultivation of experts within the Ancestor God Temple. But experience often taught that good omens withered while ill ones flourished.

Less than a quarter-hour later, Dalantai reappeared, his hurried departure replaced by a strained smile that couldn't quite mask a palpable awkwardness and embarrassment.

"Is it available for rent?" Ye Zhen inquired directly.

Dalantai's expression shifted to one of difficulty. "Left Chief Priest Ye, this is most unfortunate. You understand I merely handle external affairs. Within the Ancestor God Temple, the Moon Priests and Day Priests typically engage our Hall Master directly for the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar. Regrettably, our Hall Master has already leased it out."

"Leased out?" Ye Zhen's brow furrowed slightly. "May I inquire, Right Chief Priest Da, for how long has this avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal been leased?"

Dalantai stammered, "It's difficult to say precisely. It seems to be for half a year, or should I say, at least half a year, and they may extend the lease at any moment."

"Around half a year, I can wait. Does the War Soul Hall accept reservations?" Ye Zhen earnestly proposed, already preparing to secure his spot. "I'll pay a deposit now, and once the current priest's session concludes, I shall come to lease it."

As he spoke, Ye Zhen presented a storage ring. "Here are 750,000 High Grade Spiritual Stones."

Dalantai's unease deepened as he hastily returned the ring. "This... Left Chief Priest Ye, the current user's duration is uncertain. It might be half a year, perhaps a year, or even a year and a half."

"No matter, I will wait!" Ye Zhen pushed the storage ring back once more.

Seeing that deception was futile, Dalantai's demeanor darkened. "Left Chief Priest Ye, to be candid, after this current lease, the War Soul Hall intends to pause renting the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar to allow it to recover from wear and tear."

Excuses! All just flimsy excuses!

If Ye Zhen couldn't see through this transparent attempt to dismiss him, he'd be utterly blind. He slowly lifted his gaze, fixing Dalantai with a cold, sneering stare. "Are you suggesting that every time Ye Zhen seeks to rent the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal, it conveniently requires recovery, or that someone else always secures it just before me?"

Exposed, Dalantai lost his composure, impatiently waving a dismissive hand. "Believe what you wish. The Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar is the property of our War Soul Hall. We decide when and to whom we rent it, and when it needs recovery!"

Without further pleasantries, Dalantai turned to leave, clearly eager to end the interaction.

"Wait!" Ye Zhen's voice boomed fiercely.

Dalantai halted, annoyance etched on his face. "What is it now? I advise Left Chief Priest Ye that this is our War Soul Hall, not your Barbarian Spirit Hall!"

"Is this your Hall Master's directive?" Ye Zhen shot back.

"Does it matter?" Dalantai retorted.

"Take me to your Hall Master," Ye Zhen demanded.

A cold, dismissive smile played on Dalantai's lips. He turned, gesturing for Ye Zhen to follow him inside, treating the request as utterly preposterous.

However, just as Dalantai was turning away, Ye Zhen moved with astonishing speed, a blur that shot past him and plunged directly into the depths of the War Soul Hall.

"Stop him!" Dalantai yelled, panic seizing him. "Quick, stop him! Someone has breached the premises!"

Sacrificial Guards of the War Soul Spirit Hall rushed to the scene but found no trace of Ye Zhen, leaving them perplexed as they stared at Dalantai.

With an angry stomp, Dalantai sprinted ahead. "That way! Inside the Hall Master's main hall! Hurry, don't let him disturb the Hall Master..."

"Left Chief Priest Ye Zhen from Barbarian Spirit Hall, greetings Hall Master Bi!" Dalantai announced loudly as he arrived at the Hall Master’s grand chamber, his voice echoing even as two stunned Sacrificial Guards stood at the entrance.

"Quickly, escort this imposter out of our War Soul Hall immediately!" Dalantai commanded a squad of Sacrificial Guards with evident frustration. At this moment, his sole thought was how Ye Zhen had audaciously disrupted the Hall Master, completely overlooking the astonishing speed with which Ye Zhen had resolved the prior situation.

"All of you, withdraw! Ye, the Inherited Divine Messenger, is a rare visitor. Since he is here, I shall engage in a conversation with Ye, the Inherited Divine Messenger!" Appearing authoritative, the Hall Master of the War Soul Hall, Bi Ze, stepped forth with a robust build and striking features.

"Hall Master Bi, I have but one matter to inquire about. According to our established regulations, I wish to rent the avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal. Why does Hall Master remain so adamant in his refusal? May I interpret this as Hall Master Bi possessing a personal vendetta against me, Ye?" Ye Zhen tilted his head back, his eyes suddenly igniting with a fierce, confrontational glint.

Hall Master Bi Ze of the War Soul Hall was taken aback for a moment, a flicker of disdain gracing the corners of his lips. "Against you? Are you even worthy of such attention?" As he spoke, the immense and unparalleled pressure, characteristic of a Dao Realm Expert, cascaded towards Ye Zhen like molten metal.

The tangible force felt like an executioner's blade poised overhead, inducing a suffocating sensation. The first to falter under the onslaught were the two Sacrificial Guards stationed at the Hall Master’s chamber doors. Both early Realm Kings, they gasped for air, sinking to their knees, unable to even cast a glance at Hall Master Bi Ze.

In that precise instant, a steadfast aura erupted from Ye Zhen, standing like an unyielding pillar that stoically withstood Bi Ze’s overwhelming pressure, refusing to yield.

Bi Ze's expression shifted, disbelief clouding his eyes. "A mere individual, however frail, can possess great strength through sheer resolve! I sincerely implore Hall Master Bi to cast aside any prejudice and accommodate me. I shall offer my gratitude in the future!" Ye Zhen clasped his hands together once more.

Perhaps influenced by Ye Zhen's earlier display of prowess, or reluctant to incur potential criticism, or maybe recalling something significant, the previously dismissive Hall Master Bi Ze of the War Soul Hall let out a chuckle. "Ye, the Inherited Divine Messenger, speaks with courtesy! Our War Soul Hall has never, at any point, denied the Inherited Divine Messenger Ye the opportunity to rent this avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal.

Our War Soul Hall operates strictly by its regulations. It is indeed true that this avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal has recently been rented out for use, and its replenishment for wear and tear is imminent. I trust Ye, the Inherited Divine Messenger, will understand."

"May I dare to ask, Hall Master Bi, how long does the replenishment for wear take for the avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal?" Ye Zhen inquired.

"That, my young friend, is rather difficult to ascertain precisely! It entirely depends on the degree of wear; it could be a mere three to five years, perhaps a decade, or even extend to three to five centuries. All are possibilities," Bi Ze replied with an air of leisure.

Hearing this, Ye Zhen nearly sputtered. Good heavens! Three to five years as a possibility, or even three to five hundred. It was perfectly clear: they were deliberately obstructing Ye Zhen. They were essentially stating that should Ye Zhen wish to rent it, the avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal would be undergoing its wear replenishment. In essence, they were refusing to rent it to Ye Zhen, and what could he do about it?

Moreover, their actions were entirely within the bounds of their self-made rules. Even if Ye Zhen were to lodge a complaint with Great Chief Priest Bai Xiang, it would prove utterly fruitless. Everyone was aware that the rules governing the rental of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal's avatar were established by the War Soul Hall itself.

Ye Zhen's expression turned frigid. "Very well, I grasp Hall Master Bi's intentions. I only hope Hall Master Bi will not live to regret this day's decision!" With that, Ye Zhen turned and departed.

"Regret!" As he watched Ye Zhen's retreating figure, Hall Master Bi Ze of the War Soul Hall wore a face etched with cold, mocking smiles. At that very moment, a Talisman Communication descended into Bi Ze's hand. "Grand Priest Tongg Na summons me? He's already aware? This news travels remarkably swiftly!"