novelraw Chapter 847 841: Buy One Get Three Free, Rewards Returned for Kindness
Chapter 847 841: Buy One Get Three Free, Rewards Returned for Kindness
Zhuang Baoxiang and the cultivators of the Lingbao Sect saw that the situation was dire and were about to retreat to the formation of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect.
In the blink of an eye on the battlefield, had the Venerable Rank Strange Monster that couldn't be fought off been taken away by someone?
"What's the situation?! Is there still someone wielding the power of laws?"
The power of laws had completely turned into something bizarre, and even the Daluo Golden Immortal of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect could only allow the bizarre power of laws to return to the heavens and earth.
In such a situation, no one's power of laws should have been spared.
Yet, everything turned out unexpectedly.
They looked up and found that the black chains dragging away the Venerable Rank Strange Monster were just one among hundreds flying toward different areas.
Each black chain had a monster bound at its end, and regardless of their strength, they were all powerless to resist at that moment.
The Strange Monsters causing chaos in the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect were dragged into the distant clouds indiscriminately, disappearing into the forehead of a distant figure.
The strange monsters disappeared, and the black tower imprint on the person's forehead gradually faded away.
Zhuang Baoxiang and the others got a clear look at the person in the clouds and were stunned, as if turned into statues made of wood or clay.
"Jia..."
Before the words could be finished, an invisible force interfered, preventing the remaining half of the word from being spoken.
"Master, long time no see."
Before the voice even finished, the person had already flown to their front.
Jia Ren looked at the master who called out his name and quickly reminded him.
"My name has been marked by the Peculiar Path Strong Ones, and anyone who utters my name will be noticed by the Ancestor of Deceit."
Would simply calling his name really draw the attention of the Ancestor of Deceit?
Zhuang Baoxiang and the others were shocked. What earth-shattering deed had he done to warrant such treatment from the Ancestor of Deceit?
There were hardly a few people in the entire world who could be so honored by the Ancestor of Deceit.
They recalled that Jia Ren's power of laws was still intact, not gone, easily sealing the Strange Monster of the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, which was incredible.
"Have you reached the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm?"
"Why wasn't the power of laws affected?"
Zhuang Baoxiang's emotions couldn't calm down for a long time. When Jia Ren entered Ming Luo Hall, his strength to prove the Dao was comparable to an Immortal Monarch.
In terms of the Immortal Path, he was far inferior.
It had been seven or eight thousand years since they last met, how could his realm progress so quickly?
Zhuang Baoxiang couldn't help but doubt his sense of time, wondering if perhaps seventy or eighty thousand years, or even longer, had actually passed.
Quite a few people knew about Jia Ren's feats, but only those in the Ancestral Master Realm and a few Daluo Golden Immortals. The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect, despite having a Daluo Golden Immortal, didn't know about the Nether Domain's return being related to Jia Ren.
If not, Zhuang Baoxiang wouldn't have been so surprised by Jia Ren's displayed realm.
"This method cannot be emulated by anyone." Jia Ren couldn't help but sigh; he wanted to help Zhuang Baoxiang recover the rules but was powerless.
Even if the power of laws was traced back to normal laws, once Zhuang Baoxiang took them into his body, they would turn back into bizarre laws.
He understood Master Zhuang Baoxiang's feelings; no one would want to lose their power of laws and fall in realm.
Hope appeared, only to quickly vanish.
Zhuang Baoxiang's eyes showed a slight dimness, with an unmistakable sense of loss.
"Master, why did you leave the formation?"
Jia Ren noticed something unusual; Zhuang Baoxiang was a strong person in the Immortal Monarch Realm and the son-in-law of the Daluo Golden Immortal of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect, with a high status and position. Why would he leave the sect array to deal with monsters?
If he hadn't arrived in time, they would have been in mortal danger without the opportunity to retreat into the array.
As soon as Jia Ren mentioned this, even before Zhuang Baoxiang could respond, a hot-tempered master couldn't hold back.
"The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect never treated us as one of their own; this time, they used the Lingbao lineage as their pawn."
No more needed to be said, as Jia Ren understood the ins and outs of the situation.
The actions of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect were heart-wrenching.
A master asked, "Does Master wish to re-establish the Lingbao Sect, would you be willing to return?"
Jia Ren hailed from the Lingbao Sect. Having a true Daluo Golden Immortal in charge would make it a top force in the ever-changing Immortal Realm.
Before Jia Ren could respond, a hoary voice came from the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect: "Welcome, friend, to grace us with your presence. Your aid brings glory to the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect, thank you for lending a hand."
The formation opened a portal, and the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master greeted with a smile.
"This matter was merely a misunderstanding; from the beginning to the end, the Lingbao lineage has been an inseparable part of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect, how could they establish their own sect."
"Son-in-law, you have served the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect for a long time. I, being old and weary, will pass the position of Sect Master to you."
The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master, cunning as ever, deduced that the newly arrived Daluo Golden Immortal was closely related to Zhuang Baoxiang, quickly throwing out a higher stake to win support.
As long as they retained Zhuang Baoxiang, the Daluo Golden Immortal would stay as well.
This was indeed the best choice for the beleaguered Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect.
"My previous words still hold, re-establishing the Lingbao Sect." Zhuang Baoxiang wasn't swayed by the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master; he knew that the position of Sect Master derived from Jia Ren, not from years of effort.
After this ordeal, he saw the true nature of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect and his resolve would not waver.
"Husband, would you heartlessly abandon me? Abandon the foundation you've worked hard to uphold for hundreds of thousands of years?" The middle-aged beautiful woman had a hint of desolation in her eyes, with a tone full of grievance.
Jia Ren showed no interest in watching the sect master being morally coerced, and looked towards the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master. "Did I just rescue the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect?"
The sudden words interrupted the atmosphere in the room. Facing a pair of astonished eyes, he chuckled and said:
"You all don't think that I do things without expecting anything in return? Just for a superficial thank you? Do you think I'm that cheap?!"
The pressure of the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm swept across the scene like a hurricane, with only the immortals of the Lingbao Lineage unaffected by the pressure, while the other disciples of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect turned pale.
Just as they were about to accuse Jia Ren of bullying, his next words stopped them short.
"If you're unwilling to provide compensation, I can return the Bizarre Demons and even offer three Venerable Rank Strange Monsters as a bonus..."
Buy one, get three free—who could be better than this?
No one from the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect dared to speak, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Jia Ren as if he were a tiger.
Where did this great villain come from? So ruthless!
The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect couldn't even handle one Venerable Rank Strange Monster, let alone three more?
Even if the sect master mastered the Supreme Law again, he could not withstand the calamity of destruction...
Once they failed to provide satisfactory compensation, the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect would be destroyed even faster than before.
"What does Your Excellency want?" The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master took a deep breath. "Although the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect is named after the Xuantian Celestial Treasure, we don't possess one. Such a request cannot be met."
Faced with urgency and power, there was no denying that the other party's rescue of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect was an indisputable fact.
The only reproach was demanding repayment, threatening as he did.
He looked towards Zhuang Baoxiang, with eyes full of appeal, hoping only he could mediate and prevent this person from making impossible demands.
Zhuang Baoxiang looked at his nose, his nose at his heart, adopting a detached stance of non-involvement.
The immortals of the Lingbao Lineage were delighted, each with a broad smile.
Was there really a time when the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect must bow their heads?
They were eager to rebuild the Lingbao Sect and couldn't wait to tear more from the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect.
Upon hearing this, Jia Ren laughed, his face breaking into a smile. "I don't want the Xuantian Celestial Treasure, just high-quality Immortal Artifacts, the more, the better."
The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect excelled in crafting Immortal Artifacts, and the sect housed many, surpassing several Peculiar Path sects combined.
He did not expect the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect could fill eight hundred and forty Star Celestial Palaces, but it could certainly shorten the time to Daluo Golden Immortal's completion.
"Just Immortal Artifacts?"
"Just Immortal Artifacts!"
Receiving a satisfactory reply, the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master quietly sighed in relief.
Although Immortal Artifacts were the sect's most precious asset, they also had refining materials and heritage, along with various treasures.
Even if giving away all the Immortal Artifacts greatly weakened them, it was at least within acceptable limits.
"Please follow me, Daoist friend!"
The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master led Jia Ren to the sect's treasury with only a handful of people following behind.
The treasury doors opened, revealing a dazzling array of treasures piled high.
There were fifteen Supreme-grade Immortal Artifacts, no Zhenguai Class Immortal Artifacts, nearly two hundred High-grade Immortal Artifacts, over a thousand Middle-grade Immortal Artifacts, and tens of thousands of Lower-grade Immortal Artifacts.
This was the long-standing foundation of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect, a wealth beyond ordinary imagination.
Jia Ren waved his hand, and all the Immortal Artifacts in the treasury flew into the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl.
The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master confirmed Jia Ren made no move on the refining materials and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, quietly sighing in relief.
"Have you forgotten something, Your Excellency? Where is your Immortal Artifact? What about the Immortal Artifacts of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect?"
"It's all within the demands!"
The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master's expression froze but still let out a long sigh.
A mirror, bell, sword, boat, and Jade Pendant—five Supreme-grade Immortal Artifacts flew out, each meticulously crafted and surpassing the treasures inside the treasury.
"You'd better not hold anything back. I have ways to probe."
"Sigh!"
A belt inlaid with green jade flew out; this was a rare Supreme-grade Dongtian Immortal Artifact, and from within flew more than thirty High-grade Immortal Artifacts.
"Together, hand over all the Immortal Artifacts!" His voice carried to the ears of everyone in the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect.
The crowd, helpless, could only comply.
The middle-aged beautiful woman was indeed Zhuang Baoxiang's Dao companion, finally recalling her other abandoned identity: "I am your master's wife."
Jia Ren hesitated about giving her leniency; Zhuang Baoxiang stepped forward first, handing over a Supreme-grade Immortal Artifact sword and five High-grade Immortal Artifacts.
The words left unsaid by the middle-aged beauty were swallowed back, glaring fiercely at Zhuang Baoxiang, she took out three Supreme-grade Immortal Artifacts and five High-grade Immortal Artifacts.
Jia Ren looked at her with a faint smile, his voice slightly colder: "Do you think I'm blind, or do you think you can muddle through?!"
The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect Master gave his daughter a look, and she took a deep breath, producing another ten Supreme-grade Immortal Artifacts and thirty High-grade Immortal Artifacts.
Was this woman the richest person in the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect?
The most irritating thing was that she only initially brought out a pittance.
When everyone in the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect presented their Immortal Artifacts, they totaled thirty-five Supreme-grade Immortal Artifacts, more than two hundred and sixty High-grade Immortal Artifacts, over two thousand Middle-grade Immortal Artifacts, and more than twenty thousand Lower-grade Immortal Artifacts.