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

While Yang Chen stayed back in quiet anticipation, Broken River headed off to seek out Absolute Yi Daozu.

Once Broken River had departed, several servants arrived bearing tea and water, carrying out their responsibilities with impressive diligence. From Yang Chen's distinctive and battle-hardened viewpoint, he spotted nothing amiss among the attendants of the Divine Night Sect.

It required only a short span, no more than three days.

To Yang Chen, that brief period passed like a fleeting moment.

Thanks to the generous reward from Yang Chen, Broken River acted with remarkable speed and enthusiasm, rushing back after three days with a hearty laugh as he declared, "Yang Chen, Elder Absolute Yi has agreed to your meeting. Still, remember that Elder Absolute Yi remains a Heavenly Extreme Realm cultivator with his own quirky dispositions; during the encounter, you'll need to watch what you say and what to hold back, won't you?"

Because he'd accepted Yang Chen's token of appreciation, Broken River offered this additional caution, something he typically wouldn't bother mentioning.

Yang Chen understood the situation fully and clasped his hands in thanks: "I know exactly how to handle it. My gratitude to you, Brother Gu, for speaking favorably on my behalf to Elder Absolute Yi."

"Just fulfilling my role, nothing more," Broken River replied while smoothing his beard, fully aware that he'd committed to giving his all after receiving Yang Chen's gesture, "Come along, Brother Yang Chen."

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

The secluded spot for Elder Absolute Yi's cultivation lay nestled amid a chain of linked peaks. Numerous sentinels patrolled the surrounding ridges, each one a cultivator at the Heaven-separated Realm or beyond.

"Fellow Daoists, I've come to escort Yang Chen inside. Elder Absolute Yi gave his approval beforehand, so kindly allow us through," Broken River announced with a chuckle.

The sentinels acknowledged with nods, "Go ahead, Brother Gu."

As they conversed, their gazes drifted toward Yang Chen with evident curiosity, pondering just what extraordinary figure stood before them.

Yang Chen maintained his composure, keeping pace with Broken River while taking in the scenic views, filled with quiet astonishment.

He quickly discerned that the entire Heavenly Melody Mountain existed within a self-contained realm, likely forged by Elder Absolute Yi personally, eliminating any need for him to retreat into his own domain for isolation.

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

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

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

Broken River motioned invitingly, "After you."

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

The interior exuded a plain and unpretentious vibe, furnished with just a handful of basic implements and occupied by a striking middle-aged figure.

Clad in a pristine black robe without a speck of dirt, the man possessed eyes that gleamed with piercing clarity. The moment Yang Chen and Broken River appeared, his stare locked onto Yang Chen without wavering.

Feeling a touch of unease, Yang Chen drew in a steadying breath to settle his nerves before speaking, "Junior Yang Chen offers his respects to Elder Absolute Yi."

"So you're that Yang Chen who's been stirring up waves recently?" Elder Absolute Yi inquired directly, his eyes fixed on Yang Chen.

Unable to sidestep the query, Yang Chen replied, "I wouldn't claim to have stirred anything major; it was merely a minor prank."

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

"Indeed, it stands as this Junior's Destiny Emperor Divine Equipment," Yang Chen answered with deference.

"Fitting for its wielder. Not so long ago, you rattled the Grand Abyss Palace, and now your spear has kicked up a storm here too. Had I not intervened at the last moment, the chaos it wrought might have escalated beyond measure," Elder Absolute Yi stated flatly, his voice devoid of warmth.

Yet Yang Chen caught the undercurrent of irritation in Elder Absolute Yi's tone and promptly bowed his head, "I regret the disturbance from the Slaughter God Spear. Allow me to make amends in its place, and I humbly request that Elder Absolute Yi return it to me. To that end, I'm prepared to offer whatever compensation is fitting."

Yang Chen's earnest demeanor appeared to ease some of Elder Absolute Yi's frustration.

Still, his voice carried no sign of dropping the issue lightly, "Yang Chen, given my position as your senior and the ties between Heavenly Melody Mountain and the Divine Night Sect, I hesitate to press you unduly. But do you grasp the extent of my losses due to your Slaughter God Spear?"

Yang Chen felt a jolt of surprise, a wave of powerlessness washing over him. He'd long known the Slaughter God Spear proved troublesome, yet its impact had exceeded his worst fears.

"What exactly did the Slaughter God Spear unleash...?" Yang Chen ventured.

"Your Slaughter God Spear possesses sharp instincts. During my seclusion, it somehow breached my domain and swallowed the Ancient Essence Cold Iron I'd nurtured for 20 million years. That treasure was destined for my Ancestral Divine Artifact, one I'd refrained from forging over those endless years. Yet your spear gobbled it down without a second thought. As a result, it advanced straight to a High-grade Emperor Divine Artifact. How do you propose we balance this ledger?" Elder Absolute Yi explained.

Yang Chen's head buzzed with alarm. The Slaughter God Spear had truly landed him in hot water this time.

Though its abrupt upgrade to a High-grade Emperor Divine Artifact caught him off guard, devouring such a rare essence from a Daoist Ancestor-level powerhouse was no trivial offense. As its owner, how could he even begin to make this right?

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

In that instant, anxiety gripped Yang Chen as he mulled over his options briefly before declaring, "I offer my deepest regrets for the Slaughter God Spear's actions. Elder Absolute Yi, please propose a resolution. If it's within my power, I'll act without delay."

Elder Absolute Yi regarded Yang Chen with a frosty gaze, "I have no desire to overburden you as your senior. You still owe Heavenly Melody Mountain that piece of Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine, correct?"

Yang Chen had no choice but to affirm it, nodding, "Yes, that's right."

"I'm no tyrant. I've learned the full story from Man Yunfei about those events, and factoring in the aid he provided you, it does feel somewhat unjust for Heavenly Melody Mountain to claim the Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine outright. That said, we gained something from the affair back then, and now it's time for you to deliver the Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine as owed. That strikes me as just and equitable! Your thoughts?"

Elder Absolute Yi concluded.