The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3223 - 3218: Changes in the Slaughter God Spear_1

While Yang Chen stayed back in patient silence, Broken River headed off to seek Absolute Yi Daozu.

Once Broken River had departed, several servants arrived to pour tea and offer water, carrying out their roles with impressive diligence. Even through Yang Chen's sharp and worldly gaze, he spotted nothing amiss among the Divine Night Sect's attendants.

It was only a short while, just three days in total.

To Yang Chen, those three days passed like a fleeting moment.

Thanks to the reward from Yang Chen, Broken River moved swiftly and came back after three days, chuckling as he announced, "Yang Chen, Elder Absolute Yi has consented to your audience. Still, Elder Absolute Yi remains a Heavenly Extreme Realm powerhouse with his own quirks; during your meeting, you'll know what to speak of and what to hold back, won't you?"

After taking Yang Chen's gift, Broken River added these extra cautions, something he wouldn't normally bother with.

Yang Chen understood all this and clasped his hands: "I know full well. Many thanks to you, Brother Gu, for your favorable words with Elder Absolute Yi."

"It's merely my responsibility, nothing more." Broken River rubbed his beard, aware that he'd give his all now that he'd accepted Yang Chen's gesture, "Come along, Brother Yang Chen."

Yang Chen trailed after Broken River toward Elder Absolute Yi's isolated training spot.

The secluded spot of Elder Absolute Yi lay amid a chain of linked peaks. Numerous sentinels patrolled the area, each a cultivator at the Heaven-separated Realm or beyond.

"Friends of the Dao, I've come to escort Yang Chen inside. Elder Absolute Yi gave his approval before, so kindly allow us through." Broken River said with a grin.

The sentinels nodded without hesitation, "Go ahead, Brother Gu."

As they chatted, their eyes also drifted curiously toward Yang Chen, pondering just what extraordinary figure he might be.

Yang Chen kept his composure, walking beside Broken River while taking in the scenery, filled with some astonishment.

He quickly grasped that Heavenly Melody Mountain existed inside a separate realm, one likely forged by Elder Absolute Yi, eliminating any need for him to retreat into his personal domain for isolation.

As Broken River pressed onward, his demeanor grew increasingly careful and deferential. Upon arriving at the cave's mouth, his face turned utterly grave.

"Elder Absolute Yi, Yang Chen is here," Broken River declared.

"Enter, both of you." Elder Absolute Yi responded.

Broken River motioned with his hand, "After you."

Yang Chen and Broken River stepped into the cave side by side.

The cavern carried a plain and rustic vibe. Inside sat just a handful of basic implements and a striking middle-aged figure.

Clad in a spotless black robe, the man appeared immaculate, his gaze bright and piercing. As Yang Chen and Broken River approached, his stare locked onto Yang Chen without wavering.

Yang Chen felt a touch of unease, drew in a steadying breath, and spoke, "This junior Yang Chen offers greetings to Elder Absolute Yi."

"So you're that Yang Chen who's been stirring up waves recently?" Elder Absolute Yi eyed him and questioned directly.

Yang Chen had no choice but to reply, "I dare not claim I've stirred anything major, merely played a small prank."

A slight smile tugged at Elder Absolute Yi's lips, "Such humility. Word is, the Slaughter God Spear serves as your Emperor Divine Artifact?"

"It stands as this junior's Destiny Emperor Divine Equipment." Yang Chen answered with respect.

"Fitting for its wielder. Not long back, you rattled the Grand Abyss Palace, and now your spear has kicked up chaos here too. Had I not intervened at the last, heaven knows the mess it might have wrought." Elder Absolute Yi remarked coolly, his voice flat of feeling.

Yet Yang Chen caught a trace of irritation in Elder Absolute Yi's tone and bowed his head promptly, "I regret the disturbance from the Slaughter God Spear. I'd like to make amends for it and request Elder Absolute Yi return the Slaughter God Spear to me. For that, I'm prepared to offer some compensation."

At Yang Chen's earnest stance, Elder Absolute Yi's irritation appeared to ease somewhat.

Still, his voice held no sign of dropping the issue lightly, "Yang Chen, as an elder, I ought not to press you too harshly, given the ties between Heavenly Melody Mountain and the Divine Night Sect. But do you realize the extent of my losses from your Slaughter God Spear?"

Yang Chen felt a jolt of surprise and inner frustration. He knew handling the Slaughter God Spear was tricky, but never imagined it had sparked such severe issues.

"What exactly did the Slaughter God Spear do...?" Yang Chen inquired.

"Your Slaughter God Spear possesses sharp instincts. During my seclusion, it slipped into my domain and swallowed the Ancient Essence Cold Iron I'd nurtured for 20 million years. That Ancient Essence Cold Iron was reserved for forging my Ancestral Divine Artifact, which I'd hesitated to even attempt refining over 20 million years. Yet your Slaughter God Spear gobbled it down without a second thought. Now, your spear has advanced straight to a High-grade Emperor Divine Artifact. How shall we resolve this reckoning?" Elder Absolute Yi explained.

Yang Chen's head prickled with tension. This Slaughter God Spear truly excelled at dragging him into dilemmas.

Though the abrupt leap to High-grade Emperor Divine Artifact caught him off guard, consuming an Ancient Essence Cold Iron from a Dao Ancestor-level powerhouse was far from trivial. As its owner, how could he even tally the cost?

An item of such immense worth demanded far more than commonplace trades, and even Elder Absolute Yi might dismiss lesser offers.

In that instant, Yang Chen grew anxious and thought for a moment before stating, "I offer my deepest regrets over the Slaughter God Spear's actions. Elder Absolute Yi, please propose a way forward. If it's within my power, I'll act without delay."

Elder Absolute Yi regarded Yang Chen with a stern look, "As your senior, I don't wish to burden you excessively either. You owe Heavenly Melody Mountain that piece of Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine, correct?"

Yang Chen had no grounds to refute and affirmed, "Yes, that's right."

"I'm no tyrant. I've learned the full story from Man Yunfei, and given the aid he extended you then, it does appear somewhat unjust for Heavenly Melody Mountain to claim the Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine. That said, we gained something from it at the time, and now you ought to hand over the Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine. It's just and balanced! Your thoughts?" Elder Absolute Yi proposed.