The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2133: Postwar Recovery

Jing Yan couldn’t help grumbling inwardly; just what kind of temperament did this Wuxia Heavenly Monarch have?

The ruler of a Divine Continent within the Immortal Domain, a top‑tier Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm Cultivator, a woman of peerless beauty.

Jing Yan shook his head, cupped his hands, and said, "I will definitely pay a visit to Lord Heavenly Monarch!"

"Swoosh!" Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s figure flickered and she departed.

After Wuxia Heavenly Monarch left, those powerful figures concealed in the shadows also departed one after another. Some of them did have the intention of getting acquainted with Jing Yan; after all, a Nether Sky Realm Cultivator who could suppress Ji Bian was indeed worth befriending. However, even those with that intention did not show themselves at this time—the timing simply wasn’t right.

They could only wait for later and look for another opportunity to approach Jing Yan. Of course, it was inevitable that some coveted the things on Jing Yan. The reason Ji Bian manipulated the Zu Family into declaring war on the Ying Family was something some people had already learned. Jing Yan possessed items that would make even Immortal Rhythmic Strong People green with envy. The Virtualization Treasure, as well as that Divine Soul Attack Technique, were things even Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm Cultivators found extremely hard to obtain.

Yet although they harbored covetous thoughts, they all temporarily restrained themselves. They had no great confidence that they could seize what they wanted from Jing Yan’s hands. If things went badly, Ji Bian would be the cautionary example before their eyes.

The inner and outer Formations of Divine Martial City now had many damaged sections. Within the city, destroyed buildings could be seen everywhere.

This battle had inflicted an enormous loss on Divine Martial City; the Cultivators within the city had suffered countless deaths and injuries. Lord Ying Zhu’s elite guards had also fallen by almost half.

Fortunately, this calamity could be considered to have passed. Divine Martial City still stood, and the Ying Family Territory still existed. Moreover, after this battle, the prestige of the Ying Family Territory would likely rise along with it. Even the Zu Family Territory had suffered a crushing defeat—who would dare look down on the Ying Family Territory in the future?

Jing Yan transferred several of Lord Ying Zhu’s offspring out from the Qiankun World.

After Ying Zuo and the others came out of the Qiankun World, they stared around in stunned bewilderment.

They very soon saw their father, Lord Ying Zhu, and those few Nether Sky Realm Guests who had always followed at Ying Zhu’s side.

One Nether Sky Realm Guest stepped from the shadows, shielding the Ninth Young Lady as he emerged. This Nether Sky Realm Guest had been specially assigned by Ying Zhu to stay by the Ninth Young Lady’s side, responsible for her protection. Lord Ying Zhu truly favored his youngest daughter the most.

"Have the people from the Zu Family Territory left?"

"We... we’re safe now?"

"Zu Ming has retreated? Our Divine Martial City has been preserved?" The Second Young Master and Third Young Master and the others spoke in low voices.

"Zu Ming was driven back by Mr. Jing Yan; he won’t dare come infringe upon the Ying Family Territory again." Someone said this to those young masters and ladies.

These few all wore expressions of excitement as they turned their gazes toward Jing Yan.

"Lord Ying Zhu, this incident has brought such great trouble upon the Ying Family; I truly did not foresee it. I’m really sorry." Jing Yan cupped his hands apologetically toward Lord Ying Zhu.

The Zu Family Territory’s declaration of war had originated from the Void Eye, and it was he who had taken out the Void Eye. If not for this matter, the Ying Family Territory would not have suffered the Zu Family’s attack. So it could indeed be said that the Ying Family had borne a huge loss because of him.

"Mr. Jing Yan, you mustn’t say such things." Lord Ying Zhu said in a frightened and reverent tone.

He no longer dared address him as Brother Jing Yan.

This battle had made him clearly recognize Jing Yan’s strength.

Before stepping into the Nether Sky Realm, Jing Yan had already been able to face Zu Ming and the other eight Nether Sky Realm Cultivators alone, among whom Zu Ming and several were top‑tier Nether Sky Realm experts. His own strength as Ying Zhu was far inferior to Zu Ming’s. That was to say, even if Jing Yan had not yet stepped into the Nether Sky Realm, he could easily have killed him. Now that Jing Yan’s Cultivation had already reached the Nether Sky Realm, killing him would likely be nothing more than a casual move. Even Ji Bian could not withstand Jing Yan’s attacks.

At this moment, how would Lord Ying Zhu dare say too much?

The Ying Family had indeed suffered losses because of this affair, but fortune and misfortune came hand in hand; in terms of future development, this was extremely beneficial for the Ying Family. With the prestige of this battle, the Ying Family’s status within the Blue Rain Divine Continent would definitely rise sharply, and they would be able to attract more strong experts to come pledge themselves to the Ying Family Territory.

It was just that with Jing Yan possessing such Cultivation, in the future the Ying Family would probably find it difficult to keep him. The Ying Family’s wealth was far inferior to that of those powerful territories. Moreover, judging from Wuxia Heavenly Monarch’s attitude, Lord Heavenly Monarch also had great interest in Jing Yan; it was entirely possible she might directly recruit Mr. Jing Yan to her side.

"Lord Ying Zhu, restore the city’s order." Jing Yan did not say much more.

Things had come to this point; saying more with his mouth would be meaningless.

"Right, restore the city’s order, repair the city’s Formations!" Lord Ying Zhu quickly issued order after order, and post‑war Divine Martial City began operating rapidly once more.

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The main city of the Zu Family Territory, Lifeng City!

Lord Zu Ming, bringing the surviving Guests under his command, returned to his own Residence. Only at this point did he finally calm his lingering fear. He had very nearly died in Divine Martial City.

Within the Blue Rain Divine Continent, he did indeed possess a relatively high status and position. Under normal circumstances, there weren’t many who could threaten him. But the battle of Divine Martial City had truly terrified him.

Even Ji Bian, that Immortal Rhythmic Strong Person, had died; for him, a Cultivator at the Nether Sky Realm level, to be killed would hardly be surprising.

Most of those Guests under his command had likewise not yet recovered. Many among their number had died in that battle at Divine Martial City. They themselves had almost failed to return as well.

"Pass down the order: immediately gather all the Black Crystal Stone. In three days, gather as much as we can!" After Zu Ming had slightly regained his composure, he began issuing orders to collect Black Crystal Stone.

Then he took out the Beast Skin that Jing Yan had given him and carefully read through the materials written on it once more. Most of the materials listed on this Beast Skin could be found right within his Residence, but there were a few kinds that even he did not have in reserve. He immediately contacted several commercial organizations in the city personally, ordering them to ensure that those few materials were found within three days. Even if they had to spend more Black Crystal Stone, they had to assemble that list of materials.

Jing Yan had given him seven days; he did not dare delay several days before going to Divine Martial City. The sooner he prepared the resources and sent them over, the sooner he could feel at ease.

"Lord, just what kind of monster is that Jing Yan? From the All Things Realm to the Nether Sky Realm, he broke through just like that. And right after breaking through to the Nether Sky Realm, he could suppress the Immortal Rhythmic Strong Person Mr. Jibian. It’s truly..." A Nether Sky Realm Cultivator whose strength was roughly on par with Zu Ming’s still wore an expression of utter disbelief.

"Sigh..."

"This time, our Zu Family has suffered a heavy fall! Damn it all, it was that Ji Bian who wanted me to declare war on the Ying Family; otherwise how would we have suffered such losses?" Lord Zu Ming sighed, then gnashed his teeth in hatred.