The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3216 - 3211: Meeting Luo Again!_1

"Senior, I'm not taking what you're proposing," Yang Chen declared. "This Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine is being gifted by me, not exchanged for anything!"

At those words, King Yuanyang felt stunned and couldn't resist questioning, "So, what exactly do you desire? Would you prefer I owe you a favor? That's no issue at all. Just hand over this Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine, and I'll agree to any request you make of me."

Yet Yang Chen simply shook his head once more.

This caused King Yuanyang to furrow his brows deeply. "Tell me, young friend Yang Chen, just what is it you seek?"

A faint smile crossed Yang Chen's face as he countered, "What would a junior like myself possibly want from you, Senior Yuanyang, when I seek no rewards or favors?"

King Yuanyang appeared utterly perplexed, his brows knitting tighter as he pressed, "What is it you truly desire?"

"Respect and proper demeanor are all I ask for," Yang Chen replied. "My cultivation may lag behind yours, Senior, but I owe no one here. I risked my life to claim this Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine, and I'm offering it without strings. Yet if even basic courtesy eludes me, do you believe, Senior Yuanyang, that I should still present it to you?"

For a brief instant, King Yuanyang found himself speechless, reflecting on how he'd dismissed Yang Chen as a mere junior from the start—had he ever extended true respect?

Yang Chen offered no further explanation and simply gestured with his hand. "After you, Senior."

He figured King Yuanyang would grasp the implication.

How could King Yuanyang fail to see it? Still, with deep unwillingness churning inside, he clenched his jaw and uttered, "Yang Chen, you're merely at the Heaven-separated Realm. As a Heavenly Destiny Expert, why must I grant you such honor? Let's discuss terms anew. For this Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine, name your price—I'll meet it fully!"

A trace of desperation laced King Yuanyang's tone, but Yang Chen merely motioned again. "Chunyue, Ling Shuang, escort our visitor away!"

King Yuanyang glared sharply at Yang Chen and snapped in fury, "Very well, very well, very well! You've got real courage, Yang Chen!"

With the exchange concluded, King Yuanyang stormed off in rage.

Yang Chen felt no remorse whatsoever.

He had foreseen such outcomes long before. Refusing to yield the mine would surely provoke these Heavenly Fate Realm powerhouses.

Yet he had no choice in the matter.

What drove him to offer the Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine in the first place? By gifting it freely, he hoped these mighty figures would at least feel some indebtedness toward him.

For one, he'd already bartered portions of these Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mines to gain aid from five Heavenly Extreme Realm experts in rescuing Zhang Xuelian. Repurposing them for further deals would only invite disdain and scorn.

Moreover, as a fresh arrival in the Divine Night Sect bearing a unique position, pressing for excessive gains would stir resentment among the ranks.

Therefore, he demanded nothing in exchange.

All he sought was a firm standing within the Divine Night Sect, making the appreciation and backing of its elite members vital.

But could gratitude ever flow from a powerhouse who couldn't muster even simple respect?

Yang Chen rejected the proposition without a second thought.

As he put it, if he held fondness for someone, he'd share his treasures; if not, they'd receive nothing at all!

In this manner, King Yuanyang departed, and Yang Chen dove back into his cultivation practice.

Shortly after settling into his session, a sudden voice resonated within Yang Chen's thoughts.

This summons caused Yang Chen to pause briefly in surprise.

"Jingming Daoist?"

Yang Chen recognized the tone originating from the Inheritance Five Palaces.

Unaware of Jingming Daoist's purpose in reaching out, he entered the Inheritance Five Palaces without delay.

Having fulfilled Jingming Daoist's requirements, the Inheritance Five Palaces now belonged entirely to him.

He kept this treasure on his person at all times.

Regarding the formidable entities housed within the Inheritance Five Palaces, he'd freed nearly all of them, sparing only Jingming Daoist.

Upon reentering the Inheritance Five Palaces, Yang Chen spotted Jingming Daoist and offered a greeting. "Senior Jingming, it's been ages. I trust you've been faring well."

"Yang Chen, I no longer deserve the honor of 'Senior' from you," Jingming Daoist chuckled. "Lord Luo and I have watched your rise. We never imagined you'd reach the Heaven-separated Realm in such record time."

Yang Chen grinned and responded, "You're too kind, Senior Jingming. Without your guidance back then, I might not stand where I am now. Incidentally, what brings you to summon me this time?"

"It's not my desire to meet you, but Lord Luo's," Jingming Daoist explained.

Yang Chen blinked in astonishment before inquiring, "Lord Luo?"

"Indeed. Come along, Brother Yang Chen," Jingming Daoist replied with a soft smile, guiding Yang Chen further into the Inheritance Five Palaces.

Suddenly, the surroundings shifted into pitch blackness. Yang Chen and Jingming Daoist had stepped into Luo's domain.

With his accumulated knowledge, Yang Chen now perceived this as truly Luo's world.

Nevertheless, he detected that Luo's world lay in ruins, ravaged by severe harm and teetering on the edge of total collapse.

It barely qualified as a full world anymore.

This evoked Yang Chen's memory of Luo's earlier statement, that his world could scarcely support additional existences.

Yang Chen readily inferred that Luo bore grievous injuries, struck down by Yan so badly that recovery seemed impossible. He clung to survival through his own laws alone.

At present, Luo sat by a flickering campfire, his face lighting up with a warm grin as Yang Chen approached.

"Young friend Yang Chen, it's good to see you once more," Luo spoke softly, his eyes locking onto Yang Chen.

Seeing Luo anew, Yang Chen upheld his deferential posture. He hadn't known Luo's cultivation level previously, but now its profundity was clear to him.

"Senior Luo, you've requested my presence?" Yang Chen queried.

"That's correct—take a seat," Luo invited.

Yang Chen complied promptly and settled down.

Luo wasted no time, stating evenly, "Yang Chen, you've likely surmised why I'm reaching out now: your power has surged, far beyond what it once was!"

How could Yang Chen miss it? In the past, Luo's sole plea had been for him to handle Netherworld affairs to the best of his ability when the chance arose.

Since then, he'd tirelessly slain Netherworld Ghosts.

That had been the extent of it.

Luo had never burdened him excessively, nor had he possessed the strength for more.

Yet here Luo was, seeking him out again, and Yang Chen sensed fresh demands on the horizon.

Rather than probe hastily, Yang Chen waited calmly for Luo to elaborate.

"Very well, let's get to the heart of it. Yang Chen, it comes as no surprise that Yan has fixed his attention on you," Luo revealed.

"How could Senior tell?" Yang Chen wondered aloud.

"The Sky Annihilation Ghost King ranks among Yan's Heavenly Destiny Ghost Kings. Even at the Realmless stage, Yan recruited him. Though his might isn't overwhelming, his worth lies in traversing common realms effortlessly as an Early Stage Heavenly Fate Realm cultivator. The instant he pursued you, it signaled Yan's interest. And after you evaded his grasp while slaying the Seven Star Nether Lord, it'd be odd if Yan overlooked you!" Luo clarified.