System's Super Sect Chapter 1020 948: Using Long Ke Again

"Sect Leader Wen, isn't that price a bit too steep?"

Twenty million White Crystal.

Even the three major factions wouldn't be able to gather that sum easily.

While not a colossal amount for the Domain Lord's Mansion, it is still considerably significant.

And this is merely for a single day's prominent feature in the Immortal Daily!

"Steep? Do you grasp the daily readership of the Immortal Daily, Vice Domain Master?"

Han Li remained reticent.

He was aware.

However, he chose not to voice it.

Wen Ping persisted, "Since you prefer silence, allow me to illuminate. The Immortal Daily can disseminate news of yesterday's events to over forty billion individuals! The Red Domain itself barely boasts fifty billion inhabitants. Unless you possess an alternative method superior to the Immortal Daily, I stand ready to return your twenty million White Crystal."

In essence, proprietary technology!

The price is dictated by me.

Deem it exorbitant? Then forgo its use.

Han Li continued his silence.

He found himself unable to counter Wen Ping's assertion; truly, the Immortal Daily was unparalleled in its reach.

Internally, a sense of displeasure festered.

After all, with command over the ten-million-strong Divine Shadow Army, he could obliterate the Immortal Sect without breaking a sweat.

However, directives from the Domain Master mandated cooperation with the power backing the Immortal Sect, forcing him to suppress his ire.

As Han Li remained quiet, Wen Ping interjected once more, "When pursuing grand objectives, Vice Domain Master, one must possess a broad perspective!"

Han Li's brow twitched subtly.

To be lectured on having a grand vision by another?

Having navigated over four centuries of existence and commanded the formidable Divine Shadow Army for a full century, no one had ever dared utter such words to him.

This caused his irritation to surge.

"Very well! However, I require tomorrow's edition of the Immortal Daily to prominently feature my designated content."

Despite his internal turmoil, Han Li ultimately relented, teeth clenched.

Once they established collaboration with the Five-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan behind the Immortal Sect, recouping twenty million White Crystal would be a trivial matter.

Consider this sum an investment!

Wen Ping beamed, "An astute decision! Should the Domain Lord's Mansion require the Immortal Daily's services in the future, or perhaps other assistance, rest assured I shall extend preferential rates."

Wen Ping's subsequent statement instantly uplifted Han Li's spirits, banishing all traces of vexation.

The future!

Those two words held considerable weight.

They signified the Immortal Sect's willingness to engage in partnership.

The auxiliary abilities of the Vortex Map, the omniscient Knowledge Tower, and the almost miraculous Immortal Daily...

Should a deep cooperative relationship be forged, the Domain Lord's Mansion would achieve unprecedented heights!

"Then it is settled! Sect Leader Wen, I anticipate a sincere collaboration moving forward. The Domain Lord's Mansion pledges its unwavering loyalty to you and the Immortal Sect."

At this juncture, Han Li perceived the expenditure of twenty million as the dawn of a highly auspicious beginning.

It promised immense returns!

Profitable beyond measure!

"On a related note, I understand Supreme City apprehended and neutralized numerous clandestine agents from the Shadow Tower today?" Wen Ping abruptly shifted the topic!

Han Li responded with a knowing smile, "Sect Leader Wen, your sources are indeed impeccable. The Shadow Tower has escalated its activities alarmingly of late! Furthermore, their infiltration has extended to numerous Earth Unrestricted agents, and the possibility of even more formidable operatives remains a genuine concern. Consequently, after deliberation with the Domain Master, we intend to utilize tomorrow's Immortal Daily to issue a solemn warning to the denizens of the Red Domain, urging vigilance. The adversary is not only distant on the battlefield but also lurks among us."

"Indeed, not only distant on the battlefield, but also close at hand." Wen Ping echoed with a sigh.

It seemed the Heaven and Earth Lake was poised to become the next theater of conflict imminently.

Hearing Wen Ping's sympathetic affirmation, Han Li hastened to reply, "Sect Leader Wen possesses remarkable foresight! While we reside in relative safety, complacency is a luxury we cannot afford. However, fret not, Sect Leader Wen; the Divine Shadow Army stands as the bulwark protecting the Red Domain and all its inhabitants. With our presence, any strike from the Shadow Tower will first face the might of my Divine Shadow Army!"

His declaration, brimming with passion, resonated not as empty rhetoric.

Wen Ping, naturally, harbored no doubts.

Though You Country might represent a future adversary for the Immortal Sect, and consequently his own, this did not preclude You Country from safeguarding the land's populace.

Naturally, such protection came with a crucial requisite.

That prerequisite was unwavering allegiance to You Country!

The Divine Shadow Army extended its protection exclusively to those they deemed worthy and those who demonstrated absolute loyalty.

Conversely, the Immortal Sect would never pledge fealty to You Country.

This presented a fundamental conflict!

A deep-seated rift had formed between the Immortal Sect and the You Country.

Wen Ping shifted the subject, stating, "Han Li, let's conclude this discussion for now and focus on the 20 million White Crystals."

"Certainly, I shall dispatch an order for them to be delivered to the Immortal Sect. A mere few million White Crystals are always readily available in the Domain Lord's Mansion's vault," Han Li responded, subtly boasting about the Domain Lord's Mansion's abundant resources.

"Someone will arrive to collect them shortly. Upon receipt of the White Crystals, the Knowledge Tower will be in touch. Here's to a fruitful partnership!" Wen Ping replied.

"Sect Leader Wen, you are always welcome to visit Supreme City in the future. It would be my honor to host you."

After exchanging a few final courtesies with Han Li, Wen Ping terminated their communication.

He then proceeded to establish a connection with Chen Xie.

Chen Xie had been anxiously awaiting news, eager to ascertain the outcome of the conversation between the Sect Leader and the Vice Domain Master.

The Sect Leader's personality was rather forthright; should Han Li have adopted an arrogant demeanor during their talk, the business deal would have collapsed, potentially igniting a conflict with the Domain Lord's Mansion by the very next day.

While not necessarily fearing a confrontation with the Domain Lord's Mansion, Chen Xie was nonetheless keen for a resolution.

As the Sound Transmission Stone chimed, Chen Xie promptly retrieved it, leaning over his table and eagerly exclaiming, "Sect Leader?"

"Once the White Crystals are secured, Long Ke will contact you. Instruct your subordinates to get in touch with the Vice Domain Master."

"Sect Leader, you didn't offer them an unfavorable price, did you?"

"No. From the 20 million White Crystals, I'm allocating 10 million for the development of the Knowledge Tower. Furthermore, this marks an excellent beginning. If other powers wish to publish content in the Immortal Daily, feel free to accommodate them. Provided it doesn't harm the Immortal Sect or the Knowledge Tower, and it's not fabricated news, you may proceed with publication. You can manage the necessary discretion. While the Immortal Daily can generate revenue, it must not become solely a profit-driven entity!"

Wen Ping stressed the need for prudence.

This stemmed from his profound disdain for unethical media practices from his previous life in another world.

The tendency to write carelessly, chase unsubstantiated rumors, and abandon the journalistic integrity for financial gain...

These were precisely the actions he abhorred!

Moreover, for the Immortal Daily to establish credibility and ascend to the status of the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking, it was imperative to maintain its rigorous standards.

Chen Xie acknowledged solemnly, showing no surprise at the considerable sum of 20 million White Crystals.

This was because the Sect Leader's words were imbued with foresight, offering him a profound sense of security and enabling him to focus on the long-term future rather than immediate gains.

"Sect Leader, I shall certainly keep this in mind!"

"That concludes our discussion for now."

With a final directive, Wen Ping utilized the Sound Transmission Stone to connect with Long Ke – his aunt.

The reason for entrusting her with the task of collecting the White Crystals was strategic.

She was to serve a specific purpose.

Recently, Long Ke had been engrossed in her cultivation, neglecting her duties within the Sect. Such conduct was unbecoming of an Elder.

Given Long Ke's origins in the You Country, assigning her the responsibility of handling matters related to its people was highly appropriate.

In truth, Wen Ping had contemplated integrating Long Ke into the Knowledge Tower's operational structure.

Individuals from the You Country possessed a superior understanding of their own people.

Long Ke could provide invaluable assistance to Chen Xie.

Consequently, Chen Xie would be able to place his complete trust in Long Ke.

(Another formidable challenge... an entire month without a single respite!)