The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3269 - 3264: Earth Spirit Hall_1
Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
Yang Chen felt utterly bewildered by these merits, with zero grasp on what they entailed, so he stayed silent and attentive.
Ji Yue Shuang herself remained clueless about it all, totally at a loss.
"Out of those, the Protector Emperor title stands as the easiest among the three key merits to claim, then comes Heavenly Defender, and finally Eternal Human Emperor. Regarding Eternal Human Emperor, the merits needed are so immense that no real Human Emperor has emerged across two whole eras," Princess Wenqi explained.
Yang Chen stood there in shock: "Is it really that tough?"
What did two eras even mean? With no one pulling off this feat in two eras, nobody could feel even a shred of assurance.
"You figure it's straightforward? The initial two titles might be within reach, but Eternal Human Emperor is uniquely demanding, even tying into the whole human race's direction. It's way beyond you right now, practically out of the question," Princess Wenqi clarified.
Yang Chen gave a nod. With Princess Wenqi viewing it as improbable for him, pondering such lofty goals felt premature given his present realm.
"Heavenly Defender poses a real challenge for you too," Princess Wenqi noted, "But snag the Protector Emperor merit title, and the Grand Abyss Palace won't dare plot against you!"
"Getting the Protector Emperor title—is that straightforward?" Yang Chen inquired, puzzled.
Princess Wenqi let out a soft laugh: "Far from it? Prior to Protector Emperor lie ten merit ranks, from first-level up to tenth-level merit. To earn Protector Emperor status, you'd need at least a tenth-level merit title. Truth be told, even I hold just a tenth-level title at present and haven't yet earned the Protector Emperor merit."
"Master, if you haven't managed it, won't it be even harder for Yang Chen?" Ji Yue Shuang's mouth fell open in astonishment.
Yang Chen's brow furrowed as well.
Princess Wenqi gave a gentle chuckle: "Don't get the wrong idea—I lack the Protector Emperor title simply because I've spent my time safeguarding the Divine Night Sect instead of battling alien tribes more. Naturally, claiming Protector Emperor isn't simple. Even a Heavenly Fate Realm powerhouse would toil for hundreds of thousands of years against alien tribes just to grasp it."
"That tough, huh?" Yang Chen echoed, equally stunned.
"Taking down alien tribes isn't child's play. Those alien cultivators outsmart humans in ways beyond belief. Plus, with universes in utter turmoil these days, merely enduring clashes with alien tribes is a battle in itself, forget about racking up merits. Even across the Divine Night Sect's endless years, only about a dozen Heavenly Fate Realm figures have secured the Protector Emperor title," Princess Wenqi elaborated, her eyes fixing steadily on Yang Chen.
She aimed to gauge Yang Chen's response.
Yet Yang Chen betrayed no emotional stir, while Ji Yue Shuang burst out: "Master, if Heavenly Fate Realm folks find it so grueling, imagine the peril for Yang Chen at just the Heaven-separated Realm? How could he possibly pull it off?"
Princess Wenqi spoke gravely: "In the Divine Night Sect, we embrace the fray against alien tribes without flinching. If someone shies from it, no matter their talent, the Divine Night Sect holds no interest. Yang Chen, battling alien tribes is a harsh, peril-filled road, yet it forms the Divine Night Sect's core calling. Without warriors stepping up against alien tribes, the human race's universe would've descended into mayhem ages ago. Besides, to guarantee your protection, accumulating merit is unavoidable."
Yang Chen declared: "This junior gets it. I'll take on the alien tribes."
Princess Wenqi beamed: "Good to hear you've chosen wisely. Even without reaching Protector Emperor, hitting eighth, ninth, or tenth-level merit would make the Grand Abyss Palace hesitate before targeting you. Higher merit levels highlight greater contributions against alien tribes. Folks at the same realm must lower their heads in respect upon seeing you, signaling their deference. Still, the Protector Emperor title offers far surer safeguards."
"This junior comprehends," Yang Chen replied.
"Fine, your next steps are yours to choose. Whether you head out to battle alien tribes or remain in the Divine Night Sect, that's your call. I'm merely offering this heads-up," Princess Wenqi stated, "You two can go now."
At those words, Yang Chen nodded, and he departed alongside Ji Yue Shuang.
"Yang Chen, what's your plan? You seriously intending to clash with alien tribes?" Ji Yue Shuang queried.
Yang Chen hummed softly in affirmation. He planned to fight alien tribes, though on his own terms, without any haste at the moment.
In reflection, Yang Chen couldn't resist posing another query: "Xiao Shuang, how exactly do they tally merits? Surely handling tasks in the Divine Night Sect brings rewards too."
"Absolutely," Ji Yue Shuang answered.
"So why didn't you bring up the rewards back when I grabbed that task?" Yang Chen pressed, baffled.
Ji Yue Shuang replied sheepishly: "Back then, you weren't officially in the Divine Night Sect, and your merit rewards all went to my master due to the agreement between you two."
Hearing that, Yang Chen saw the light: "Ah, so that explains it."
"If it bothers you that much, I could request it from my master," Ji Yue Shuang said with a giggle.
Yang Chen shook his head in mild exasperation: "No thanks."
Since it stemmed from their deal, he wouldn't pursue it further.
"Does that mean I can simply pick up tasks inside the Divine Night Sect?" Yang Chen wondered aloud, his expression perplexed.
Ji Yue Shuang, knowing more on the subject than Yang Chen, explained: "In principle, yes, but it's not quite like that. The top A-level tasks in the Divine Night Sect yield only meager merit rewards. They handle urgent crises and vital occurrences, yet fall outside the Divine Night Sect's direct oversight."
"Then who oversees them?" Yang Chen asked, still confused.
"The Earth Spirit Hall manages it," Ji Yue Shuang stated.
"Earth Spirit Hall?" Yang Chen appeared stunned: "What sort of place is that?"
"Earth Spirit Hall got established together by the Three Great Factions and all the big and small powers across the Ten Thousand Realms. Given merit's delicate nature, involving every force ensures fairness. Thus, even though the Divine Night Sect, Heavenly Melody Mountain, and Grand Abyss Palace tackle alien tribes somewhat, they don't grant substantial merits," Ji Yue Shuang detailed.
"So you're saying folks from the Three Great Factions and Ten Thousand Realms can all head to the Earth Spirit Hall?" Yang Chen probed.
Ji Yue Shuang confirmed: "Exactly. Anyone who wants to can visit the Earth Spirit Hall. That said, yearly, our Divine Night Sect pours way more fighters into anti-alien battles via the Earth Spirit Hall than Heavenly Melody Mountain or Grand Abyss Palace ever do. Those other two just put on a show and never truly commit. To them, battling foreign races is solely the Divine Night Sect's burden."
As she vented, Ji Yue Shuang's anger flared, her teeth practically grinding.
Yang Chen noticed Ji Yue Shuang's fury and couldn't suppress a chuckle: "But isn't the Earth Spirit Hall located in the Taiyuan Star System? I know the Taiyuan Star System decently well, yet I've never come across mention of it."