The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3352 - 3347: Submitting the War Merits_1

Yang Chen quietly conveyed his thanks inwardly.

One should understand that Calamity City, the Gates of Life and Death, and the Unwarranted Black Hole represent the primary sites rich in Jiyu Essence merit.

By eliminating these locations and holding the Ghost Cores from the three Ghost Kings, he had virtually seized around eighty percent of the Jiyu Essence available on this world.

Even with numerous contributions from others, claiming eighty percent of the Jiyu Essence felt excessively generous. Hence, showing appreciation to Yue Xingzhenren was unavoidable.

With this in mind, Yang Chen nodded and responded, "Very well, since the senior shows such zeal, I’ll comply with your guidance."

Once their discussion ended, Yang Chen vanished in an instant.

The remaining experts felt no resentment whatsoever. After all, the Jiyu Essence they would harvest from these Ghost King Ghost Cores alone would fill them with delight.

They fully recognized that Yang Chen merited the bulk of it. Without his efforts, their current situation might have ended in disaster, and merely surviving would have been a triumph, let alone gathering any Jiyu Essence.

For Yang Chen, obliterating the Gates of Life and Death, Calamity City, and similar threats remained a straightforward task.

Since he had already tackled them before, repeating the feat posed no challenge.

Yet, roughly ten days afterward, Yang Chen guided the liberated Ice and Fire Phoenix Clan, along with Yue Xingzhenren, away from Ice and Fire Star.

Although the Gates of Life and Death had been eradicated, Ice and Fire Star was no longer the vibrant place it once was. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth had grown sparse, making long-term habitation impractical.

Furthermore, the critical concern was the potential arrival of reinforcements from other Ghost Kings at any moment. Their forces lacked the strength to confront the Netherworld's additional troops, rendering departure an essential measure.

In this way, the assembly of mighty figures made their way back to the ancient Divine Realm.

Upon reaching the Ancient Divine Realm, the experts from diverse clans dispersed to their own abodes.

Naturally, arrangements were made for the Ice and Fire Phoenix Clan. Bao Lu, though, stood out as an outlier. Yang Chen brought her to his dwelling and allowed her to settle in the Dragon Pattern River region alongside him.

After spending a few days in cultivation alongside Bao Lu, Yang Chen embarked on his journey, targeting the Earth Spirit Hall once more.

Upon re-entering the Earth Spirit Hall, Yang Chen directly sought out its overseer, Linglong Fairy.

Encountering Linglong Fairy anew, evident surprise flickered in her gaze, as though she doubted what her eyes revealed.

"Brother Yang Chen, you’ve returned this quickly? Are you planning to withdraw?" Linglong Fairy inquired with astonishment.

She assumed as much, and a sense of relief washed over her. From her perspective, such an outcome proved reasonable.

Regardless of the time Yang Chen had expended, recognizing the perils and stepping back would still count as positive.

In her view, Yang Chen’s swift comeback stemmed from setbacks on Ice and Fire Star, prompting a timely retreat upon sensing the risks.

"Brother Yang Chen, if you intend to abandon it, the timing is perfect—there’s a major undertaking underway, with many experts gearing up to join. It would be ideal for you to accompany them." Linglong Fairy suggested.

Yang Chen realized Linglong Fairy had misconstrued the situation but chose not to clarify immediately, inquiring instead, "What major event is Linglong Fairy referring to?"

"Daoist friend Yang Chen, are you familiar with the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor?" Linglong Fairy asked.

At those words, a faint surprise crossed Yang Chen’s features. He hadn’t anticipated Linglong Fairy bringing up the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor.

This confirmed that Xingtong had spoken truthfully.

Keeping her contact details had been the right choice.

Yang Chen replied, "I’ve heard some details. They say the Forbidden Spirit Palace holds immense appeal for every clan."

"Indeed, the Forbidden Spirit Palace’s position creates a tricky dynamic—it sits at the crossroads of inter-clan conflicts. Every clan claims the right to enter, with forces vying for dominance. Moreover, no clan wishes to relinquish their stake in the Forbidden Spirit Palace, leading to the present impasse. Currently, Forbidden Spirit Palace affairs rank as the utmost priority for the Earth Spirit Hall, commencing in five years. During this period, missions related to the Forbidden Spirit Hall will take precedence."

"Should Daoist friend Yang Chen secure sufficient Origin Essence and various treasures exchangeable for Jiyu Essence within, you’re bound to seize plentiful chances. The previous opening of the Forbidden Spirit Palace saw numerous experts surge several merit levels in a single go. Yang Chen, you absolutely should participate. Given your prowess, substantial gains await you there."

Yang Chen was well aware of the Forbidden Spirit Palace’s significance, naturally.

Absent his alliance with Xingtong, he might have consented right away.

Yet, having pledged to her—without revealing his true identity—he planned a discreet rendezvous with Xingtong, entering the Forbidden Spirit Palace independently.

Otherwise, being spotted together by throngs of human powerhouses would complicate explanations greatly.

Considering this, Yang Chen could only respond, "Linglong Fairy, I must regrettably pass on the Forbidden Spirit Palace opportunity."

"Yang Chen, please reconsider. The Forbidden Spirit Palace opens in five years, leaving ample time for preparation. Plus, the rewards are abundant—won’t you think it over again?" Linglong Fairy pressed urgently.

She found Yang Chen’s mindset utterly baffling, his reasoning defying all conventional logic.

No one else would act as Yang Chen did.

What others eagerly pursued, Yang Chen dismissed outright.

Yang Chen shook his head, "Linglong Fairy, your persuasion won’t sway me. Regarding the Forbidden Spirit Palace, I have my own plans. If feasible, I’d gladly accept."

"Very well, then I’ll organize alternative assignments for Daoist friend Yang Chen." Linglong Fairy sighed.

Yang Chen gave a wry smile, "Linglong Fairy, hold off on that—I’m exhausted from this excursion and need some rest. Moreover, you may have gotten the wrong idea. My visit to you was to request a tally of the total Jiyu Essence I’ve earned."

Linglong Fairy paused in surprise, "Daoist friend Yang Chen, you mean..."

Yang Chen grinned, then presented a storage bag directly before Linglong Fairy.

Linglong Fairy appeared puzzled, unsure how to proceed, yet instinctively probed the storage bag with her divine sense.

That single scan left Linglong Fairy trembling, unable to remain composed.

For within, she beheld proofs of Yang Chen’s conquests over Calamity City, the Gates of Life and Death, and more—most strikingly, the Ghost Cores of the three Tianming Realm Ghost Kings, gleaming prominently and utterly astounding.

Linglong Fairy had long hoped her charges would excel remarkably.

And now, Linglong Fairy felt as if she were lost in a dream!