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 naturally baffled by these merits, possessing zero knowledge of them, thus he remained silent and attentive.
Ji Yue Shuang herself lacked any clue on the matter, utterly bewildered as well.
"Out of those, the Protector Emperor title stands as the easiest to claim among the three key merits, then comes Heavenly Defender, with Eternal Human Emperor being the toughest. Regarding Eternal Human Emperor, the sheer volume of merit needed is immense, so no real Human Emperor has emerged across two full eras," Princess Wenqi explained.
Yang Chen stood there in shock: "That tough, huh?"
What did two eras even mean? With no one pulling off this feat in two eras, nobody could feel assured about succeeding.
"You figure it’s straightforward? The initial two titles might be reachable, yet Eternal Human Emperor holds a unique status, even tying into the whole human race’s direction. It’s way beyond your reach right now, practically unattainable," Princess Wenqi clarified.
Yang Chen gave a nod. Given Princess Wenqi’s view that it was improbable for him, pondering such matters felt premature with his present cultivation level.
"Heavenly Defender poses a real challenge for you too," Princess Wenqi continued, "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 simple?" Yang Chen inquired, still perplexed.
Princess Wenqi let out a soft laugh: "Simple? Not at all. Prior to Protector Emperor lie ten merit ranks, from first-level up to tenth-level. Achieving Protector Emperor demands at least a tenth-level merit title. To be frank, I myself hold only a tenth-level now and haven’t earned the Protector Emperor merit yet."
"Master, if even you haven’t gotten it, won’t it be harder for Yang Chen?" Ji Yue Shuang’s lips parted in astonishment.
Yang Chen furrowed his brow as well.
Princess Wenqi gave a gentle chuckle: "No need to get it wrong—I lack the Protector Emperor title simply because I’ve spent my time safeguarding the Divine Night Sect instead of battling alien tribes more. Sure, claiming Protector Emperor isn’t straightforward. Even a Heavenly Fate Realm powerhouse would find it tough after endless years clashing with alien tribes."
"That hard?" Yang Chen echoed in surprise.
"Taking down alien tribes isn’t child’s play. Those alien cultivators outsmart humans in ways beyond belief. Plus, with all universes in turmoil these days, just staying alive amid battles with alien tribes is a grind, forget about racking up merits. Within the Divine Night Sect, only about a dozen Heavenly Fate Realm figures have secured the Protector Emperor title over endless ages," Princess Wenqi detailed, her eyes fixing steadily on Yang Chen.
She aimed to gauge Yang Chen’s response.
Yet Yang Chen displayed no emotional shift, while Ji Yue Shuang burst out: "Master, if Heavenly Fate Realm folks find it so tough, imagine the peril for Yang Chen at just Heaven-separated Realm! How could he pull it off?"
Princess Wenqi spoke gravely: "In the Divine Night Sect, we embrace the fight against alien tribes without fear. If someone shies away, no matter their talent, the Sect holds no interest. Yang Chen, battling alien tribes is grueling and perilous, no doubt, but it forms the core mission of the Divine Night Sect. Without folks stepping up against alien tribes, human race universes would’ve fallen into disorder ages ago. Besides, to ensure your protection, gaining merit is essential."
Yang Chen declared: "This junior gets it. I’ll take on the alien tribes."
Princess Wenqi beamed: "Good to hear your resolve. Even without Protector Emperor, hitting eighth, ninth, or tenth-level merit would make the Grand Abyss Palace hesitate before targeting you. Higher merit levels signify greater contributions against alien tribes. Peers in the same realm must lower their heads in respect upon seeing you, signaling deference. Still, Protector Emperor offers the steadiest safeguard."
"This junior comprehends," Yang Chen replied.
"Fine then, your next steps are yours to choose. Whether you head out to fight alien tribes or remain in the Divine Night Sect, that’s your call. I’m merely offering advice," Princess Wenqi stated, "You two can go now."
At those words, Yang Chen nodded, departing alongside Ji Yue Shuang.
"Yang Chen, what’s your plan? You seriously heading to battle alien tribes?" Ji Yue Shuang queried.
Yang Chen hummed softly in affirmation. Fight alien tribes he would, though he harbored his own strategies and saw no urgency yet.
In reflection, Yang Chen couldn’t resist posing: "Xiao Shuang, how exactly do they tally merits? Surely Divine Night Sect tasks come with rewards."
"Naturally," Ji Yue Shuang answered.
"So why skip mentioning rewards when I grabbed that task before?" Yang Chen pressed, puzzled.
Ji Yue Shuang replied sheepishly: "Back then, you weren’t officially in the Divine Night Sect, and since you struck a deal with my master, she claimed all your merit rewards."
Hearing that, Yang Chen saw the light: "Ah, I see."
"If it bothers you, I could request it from master," Ji Yue Shuang teased with a giggle.
Yang Chen shook his head in mild exasperation: "No thanks."
As it stemmed from their agreement, he wouldn’t pursue it.
"So, I could handle tasks inside the Divine Night Sect?" Yang Chen wondered, face etched with doubt.
Ji Yue Shuang, better versed than him, explained: "Theoretically yes, but it differs. The top A-level tasks in the Divine Night Sect yield meager merit rewards. They tackle urgent crises and vital occurrences, yet fall outside the Sect’s direct oversight."
"Then who oversees them?" Yang Chen asked, still confused.
"The Earth Spirit Hall handles it," Ji Yue Shuang stated.
"Earth Spirit Hall?" Yang Chen’s eyes widened in surprise: "What sort of place is that?"
"Earth Spirit Hall got established together by the Three Great Factions and powers big and small across the Ten Thousand Realms. Merit being a delicate issue, involving all parties ensures fairness. Thus, even as the Divine Night Sect, Heavenly Melody Mountain, and Grand Abyss Palace tackle alien tribes somewhat, they provide scant merit gains," Ji Yue Shuang elaborated.
"Meaning folks from the Three Great Factions and Ten Thousand Realms can all access Earth Spirit Hall?" Yang Chen sought confirmation.
Ji Yue Shuang affirmed: "Exactly. Anyone inclined can visit Earth Spirit Hall. That said, yearly, our Divine Night Sect pours way more forces into anti-alien battles via Earth Spirit Hall than Heavenly Melody Mountain or Grand Abyss Palace. Those other two just put on a show, never truly committing. To them, combating foreign races is solely the Divine Night Sect’s burden."
As she vented, Ji Yue Shuang’s irritation flared, her teeth practically grinding.
Yang Chen noted Ji Yue Shuang’s fury and chuckled softly: "But isn’t Earth Spirit Hall located in the Taiyuan Star System? I know the Taiyuan Star System decently, yet I’ve never come across mention of it."