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

Yang Chen quietly offered his thanks in his heart.

After all, Calamity City, the Gates of Life and Death, and the Unwarranted Black Hole represented spots teeming with the richest Jiyu Essence merits.

By wiping out these locations, combined with the three Ghost Cores from the Ghost Kings he possessed, he had essentially seized around eighty percent of the planet's Jiyu Essence.

Even though he had expended considerable effort, claiming eighty percent of the Jiyu Essence felt excessively generous. Thus, showing gratitude to Yue Xingzhenren was only natural.

With that thought crossing his mind, Yang Chen nodded and replied, "Alright, since the senior shows such zeal, I'll go along with your guidance."

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

The remaining powerhouses felt no resentment whatsoever. Indeed, possessing those Ghost King Ghost Cores meant they would still reap substantial Jiyu Essence, filling them with joy.

They understood perfectly that Yang Chen had earned the lion's share. Without his intervention, their current survival would be fortunate enough—forget about 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 tackled such challenges before, completing them posed no real difficulty.

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.

Though the Gates of Life and Death had been eradicated, Ice and Fire Star had transformed utterly. The spiritual Qi of heaven and earth had grown scarce, rendering long-term habitation impractical.

Furthermore, the primary concern lay in the potential arrival of reinforcements from other Ghost Kings. Their forces lacked the might to confront the Netherworld's incoming troops, making departure an unavoidable choice.

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 stood apart, however; Yang Chen brought her to his dwelling, allowing her to settle in the Dragon Pattern River region alongside him.

After spending a few days in cultivation with Bao Lu, Yang Chen departed once more, heading directly for the Earth Spirit Hall.

Upon reentering the Earth Spirit Hall, Yang Chen sought out its overseer, Linglong Fairy, without delay.

When Linglong Fairy laid eyes on him again, surprise flickered clearly in her gaze, as though she doubted what she beheld.

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

This assumption eased her mind somewhat. From her perspective, such an outcome proved reasonable enough.

Regardless of the time Yang Chen had squandered, his recognition of the perils and timely retreat counted as a positive development.

In her view, his swift comeback stemmed from setbacks on Ice and Fire Star, prompting a prudent withdrawal upon sensing the threats.

"Brother Yang Chen, if you're opting to step back, the timing is perfect—there's a major event underway, with numerous powerhouses gearing up to participate. It would suit you best to join them." Linglong Fairy suggested.

Yang Chen realized Linglong Fairy had misconstrued his intent but chose not to clarify immediately, inquiring instead, "What major event does Linglong Fairy refer to?"

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

At those words, Yang Chen paused briefly, surprised that Linglong Fairy would bring up the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor.

This confirmed that Xingtong had spoken truthfully to him.

Keeping her contact details had been the right decision.

Yang Chen responded, "I've caught wind of it somewhat. They say the Forbidden Spirit Palace holds immense allure for every clan."

"Absolutely, the Forbidden Spirit Palace's position proves quite precarious, sitting at the crossroads of inter-clan conflicts. Every clan claims the authority to enter, with forces vying for dominance. Moreover, no clan wishes to relinquish their stake in the Forbidden Spirit Palace, leading to the tense standoff we see today. Currently, the Forbidden Spirit Palace affair ranks as the Earth Spirit Hall's utmost priority, commencing five years from now. Over these five years, missions tied to the Forbidden Spirit Palace will take precedence above all."

"Should Daoist friend Yang Chen secure sufficient Origin Essence and various treasures exchangeable for Jiyu Essence within, you'll surely seize abundant opportunities. During the previous opening of the Forbidden Spirit Palace, countless powerhouses surged several merit levels in a single go. Yang Chen, you absolutely must venture there. Given your prowess, substantial gains await you inside."

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

Absent his alliance with Xingtong, he might have consented outright.

However, having pledged to her that he would conceal his identity and rendezvous covertly with Xingtong before entering the Forbidden Spirit Palace independently, he couldn't agree.

Otherwise, spotting by fellow human experts could spell trouble, complicating any explanations.

Considering this, Yang Chen could only reply, "Linglong Fairy, I'm afraid I must pass on the Forbidden Spirit Palace affair."

"Yang Chen, please reconsider. The Forbidden Spirit Palace opens in five years, leaving ample time for preparations. The rewards are plentiful—won't you think it over again?" Linglong Fairy urged, a touch of anxiety in her tone.

She found Yang Chen's mindset utterly baffling, his reasoning defying all her expectations.

No one else would act as he did.

While others clamored to participate, Yang Chen rejected it outright.

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

"Very well, then I'll organize alternative missions for Daoist friend Yang Chen." Linglong Fairy let out a sigh.

Yang Chen gave a rueful smile. "Linglong Fairy, no need for that yet. This journey has left me exhausted; I seek some rest. Moreover, you may have gotten the wrong idea. I came to you specifically to request a tally of my total Jiyu Essence earnings."

Linglong Fairy blinked in surprise. "Daoist friend Yang Chen, you mean to say..."

Yang Chen grinned, then extended a storage bag toward Linglong Fairy's face.

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

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

For within, she discovered proofs of Yang Chen's conquests over Calamity City, the Gates of Life and Death, and more—most strikingly, the Ghost Cores of three Tianming Realm Ghost Kings hovered prominently, both dazzling and astounding.

Linglong Fairy had long hoped the subordinate under her wing would deliver outstanding feats.

And in this moment, Linglong Fairy felt as if she were trapped in a dream!