The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3449 - 3444: Gaining the Title of Protector Emperor_1

Meeting once more, these mighty figures harbored varying degrees of dissatisfaction toward Yang Chen.

Over the past year, Yang Chen's closed-door cultivation had kept those eager to draw near him at a distance, resulting in their icy expressions.

All of them were renowned powerhouses, and facing such rejection left them inwardly discontent.

Yet, given Yang Chen's elevated position as the darling of numerous Daoist Ancestors, despite their unhappiness, they refrained from voicing it or letting it show.

Yang Chen could clearly sense the grievances held by these Destiny Realm experts against him. He understood this well, knowing it was an inevitable situation.

When the moment arrived, Yang Chen remained courteous, declaring, "Yang Chen pays respects to all Daoist Ancestor seniors and fellow Daoist friends."

This respectful demeanor eased the tensions many powerhouses felt toward Yang Chen.

Ye Shan Dao Ancestor spotted Yang Chen and burst into his usual hearty laugh: "Yang Chen, my friend, us old folks have chatted about your matters for a good while. We've finally come to some conclusions. Take a glance and see if it aligns with what you hoped for."

Yang Chen responded, "Whatever decision the seniors make, as a junior, I believe it will be the most suitable for me."

These words delighted the Daoist Ancestors, who stroked their beards contentedly.

Though Yang Chen's standing had soared to new heights, his deference toward these elders still earned their high regard.

Spirit Communication Ancestor smiled and nodded: "Rest assured, young friend Yang Chen, we old timers have arranged the optimal path for you. For instance, under standard rules, slaying a Heavenly Destiny Realm expert yields at least hundreds of thousands of Jiyu Essence. With over twenty Destiny Realm experts now under your banner, plus countless Heaven-separated Realm ones, the kill rewards alone should exceed 10 million Jiyu Essence."

"Strictly by kills, you'd claim around 18 million Jiyu Essence. But your feats went beyond mere slaughter—you purified and redeemed them. This holds immense weight. You've crippled the Netherworld's forces while bolstering humanity. After deliberation among us old fellows, we've settled on granting you 30 million Jiyu Essence."

Hearing this, joy surged in Yang Chen's heart.

With 30 million Jiyu Essence, he now had the full 50 million required to ascend to Protector Emperor.

"Yang Chen, holding this vast amount of Jiyu Essence lets you advance to Protector Emperor right away. Once you're a Protector Emperor, you likely won't linger long in the Earth Spirit Hall," Qu Feng Daozu said while stroking his beard.

Yang Chen showed mild surprise: "How did the seniors learn of this?"

No one else knew he planned to depart upon gaining the Protector Emperor title.

"Haha, young friend Yang Chen, even without your word, it's no deep secret. It's no surprise we old timers found out," the powerhouses chuckled.

Reflecting on it, Yang Chen saw the logic.

He had indeed underestimated these Daoist Ancestor experts. From the faintest hints, they could unravel profound truths.

What felt secretive to him might already be clear to these Daoist Ancestor masters.

Yang Chen laughed lightly and shook his head: "I see. As the seniors surmised, upon becoming Protector Emperor, I'll depart at once. Thus, I'll convert all this Jiyu Essence into merits and claim the Protector Emperor rank."

These statements drew astonished gasps from many Destiny Realm experts, filling them with admiration for Yang Chen.

Achieving Protector Emperor status carried profound implications.

Protector Emperor ranked among the human race's top three merits.

Simply bearing this honor elevated Yang Chen's standing to unmatched heights. In the Earth Spirit Hall, not even Daoist Ancestors could slight him.

Would these Destiny Realm powerhouses dare challenge Yang Chen? It would spell their doom.

The Protector Emperor's authority stood absolute and untouchable.

Consider Silver City as proof.

Had Yang Chen held Protector Emperor rank back then, even absent the Daoist Ancestors' verdict, one command from him would have sealed Silver City's fate.

Supreme merit, supreme prestige.

Protector Emperor—a rank few Daoist Ancestors have attained?

Throughout history in the Destiny Realm, merely a handful of people have ever achieved such a prestigious standing.

"You little rascal, you're quite the pragmatist. Fine then, we'll hand over just five million Jiyu Essence to you. Henceforth, accept our congratulations on ascending to the ultimate 'Protector Emperor' among our human race. You'll now be hailed as Yang Chen Emperor Lord," Ye Shan Dao Ancestor chuckled heartily.

Yang Chen promptly bowed deeply in gratitude, "Many thanks, senior."

"No need for thanks—this is entirely what you've earned," Spirit Communication Ancestor twirled his beard while speaking, "Now, let's return to the key issue. We were discussing your return to the Taiyuan Star System. With that settled, it's time to address the next points."

"What exactly do the seniors intend...?" Yang Chen inquired.

"Here's the situation: as you're heading back, it appears those Netherworld powerhouses you've conquered and cleansed ought to travel with you," Qu Feng Dao Ancestor explained.

"Yes, that's correct," Yang Chen began to discern the Daoist Ancestors' plans.

"Would you consider stationing some of these formidable experts here in the Earth Spirit Hall?" Ye Shan Dao Ancestor rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"Naturally, we won't claim the experts you've purified without compensation," Spirit Communication Ancestor hastened to clarify: "For every Realmless expert you leave behind, you'll receive 100,000 Jiyu Essence. Each Heavenly-separated Realm expert brings one million. Early Destiny Realm fetches 10 million, Mid-stage Destiny Realm 30 million, and Late-stage Destiny Realm a whopping 50 million!"

At these words, all those gathered drew sharp breaths, their scalps tingling with shock.

It felt utterly lavish.

10 million, 30 million, 50 million.

Jiyu Essence tossed around as if it were worthless.

Yet everyone understood these Daoist Ancestors' proposals offered Yang Chen no real gain. In fact, he'd be the one losing out on a personal level.

You're joking, right? A Destiny Realm expert's battle prowess went beyond merely neutralizing the foe's equivalent force—it meant gaining your own additional Destiny Realm might.

One Destiny Realm powerhouse alone could achieve countless feats independently. Their mere presence alone deterred enemies beyond measure. For Late-stage Destiny Realm especially, no amount of Jiyu Essence could fully quantify their worth.

50 million in exchange? What was that truly worth?

Yang Chen pondered the demands from these mighty beings, rubbing his chin as he sank into contemplation.

He had anticipated something like this earlier. And now, their proposition aligned closely with his expectations.

Tens of millions of Jiyu Essence dangled before him—a massive allure indeed.

Should he attempt to seize that fabled merit rank anew?

'Heavenly Defender'?