Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1069: Su Jian’s Proposal
Suddenly appearing among the people on the seventh level of Xuanyin Cave were many renowned figures of the Tenglong Continent. After all, the forces invited by Xuanyin Hall could never be medium or small sects or families.
For example, "Three Sword Kill" Ji Sanjian from the Killing Heart Sect and "Su Shou Yanluo" Ye Suxin, these elusive assassins are not easy to see in person.
Or the so-called "Black and White Impermanence" Chang Chun and Chang Qiu of Impermanence Island, who are the most talented demons of the century on Impermanence Island.
The two brothers, born of the same mother, both reached the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm. It is said that their combined attack could even rival a Half-step Earth Realm strongman.
Also, there is Jun Tieshu from Firewood Valley known as "Wooden Body Iron Face." It is said that this person is born with something extraordinary; his whole body is as tough as iron, almost impossible to wound with wooden swords or blades. In terms of physical strength, among the younger generation of Tenglong Continent, those who can rival him are fewer than ten.
Additionally, powerful forces like the Shenxiao Sect from Lingyun Island have each sent young talents to try their luck. With the exception of Thunder Sound Mountain, deeply engaged in esoteric Buddhism and avoiding women, almost all young talents from the thirteen major first-class forces were present.
Including powerful sects and families under the four top-tier forces and thirteen first-class forces, the young talents gathered in the seventh level of the underground Xuanyin Cave are basically the best of the young generation from all over Tenglong Continent.
Of course, places like the Killing Heart Sect and Impermanence Island still pale compared to the four top-tier forces since none among them have individuals with personal strength reaching the Half-step Earth Realm.
At this moment, all eyes were focused on the Illusion Yin Grass, which was the main reason they entered this Xuanyin Cave. If anyone could obtain that single stalk of Illusion Yin Grass, it would undoubtedly elevate the status of their force among the thirteen major forces under the auspices of Xuanyin Hall.
It is worth mentioning that there seems to be an unknown delay with the geniuses from the Meridian Refining Master Association among the four top-tier forces since they have not yet appeared, providing Su Jian, Gu Changsheng, and others with one less powerful competitor.
"Everyone, hear me out!"
The atmosphere was filled with discussions and noise when suddenly, Su Jian, a genius from the Spirit Fighting Commerce, called out loudly, gradually silencing the crowd. All eyes were hot as they turned back, eager to hear what he wanted to say.
However, the crowd was resolute. If this guy wanted them to give up the competition for the Illusion Yin Grass, they would not agree, even with the presence of talents from the three top-tier forces.
"I think everyone entered Xuanyin Cave for that stalk of Illusion Yin Grass, right?"
As the crowd quieted down, a glint flashed in Su Jian’s eyes. He pointed towards the now faintly red grass and continued, "But there’s only one stalk of Illusion Yin Grass; to whom should it belong?"
"In my opinion, it should go to the one with the highest cultivation. Those at the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage, what right do they have to compete for the Illusion Yin Grass?"
Upon Su Jian’s words, Duan Wuya from Wuyan Palace, gruffly interjected. Though simple-minded and rough, he was not foolish. His words made Jiang Wanyou and others secretly nod in agreement.
"That’s not right. There are so many of us. Did we come all this way just to look at the Illusion Yin Grass? Isn’t that right, everyone?"
The person who spoke this time was Ji Sanjian from the Killing Heart Sect. It is worth noting that during the ten days in Xuanyin Hall, he astonishingly broke through to the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this breakthrough that Ji Sanjian felt so confident. He no longer feared Yun Xiao, who had humiliated him before, making it impossible for him to give up on the Illusion Yin Grass.
Ji Sanjian was somewhat clever. Knowing that he had just broken through to the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm, he was certainly no match for top talents like Su Jian and Long Xiwawa. Therefore, he added a final remark, trying to incite a fighting spirit among the crowd.
It must be said, Ji Sanjian’s words, though not brilliant, were highly effective. Perhaps those talents at the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage were unwilling to accept Duan Wuya’s earlier decision, and so they began to clamor.
Even knowing that they were no match for Su Jian and a few others in a single duel, their numbers were substantial. With Ji Sanjian’s incitement, this momentum was not to be underestimated.
"Brother Duan’s suggestion might be a way, but I doubt everyone would agree, right?"
At this point, Su Jian leisurely spoke again, his voice fortified with his Meridian Qi Cultivation at the half-step Earth Realm, clear and distinct even amidst the noisy clamor, instantly quieting the crowd once more.
"Why not do this, since each family has different ideas, let each send one person, conduct a draw and competition, and determine the final winner, then how about this Illusion Yin Grass goes to that person?"
Su Jian glanced at everyone, it seemed that this was what he originally wanted to say, being interrupted by Duan Wuya made his proposal seem even more rational.
"How can that work? In terms of solo duel, who in the field is your match?" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
The voice this time came from Shenxiao Sect’s top genius Nie Xiaosheng. With his background, he certainly knew exactly how strong those few were. At least he, the peak genius of Seeking Origin Realm, would absolutely not be a match for any of the three.
As for the "you three" Nie Xiaosheng referred to, everyone knew it meant Su Jian, Gu Changsheng, and Tong Xiwawa, all three being top talents that had reached the half-step Earth Realm.
Although half-step Earth Realm also strictly speaking resides at the peak level of Seeking Origin Realm, it is worlds apart from the real early stage of Earth Bending Realm. Yet, it’s certainly not something ordinary peak Seeking Origin Realm cultivators can contend with. As soon as people heard Nie Xiaosheng’s words, they believed they had grasped Su Jian’s intent.
If that is truly the case, then Su Jian’s proposal and what Duan Wuya said earlier are essentially the same, just dressed in different words. In the end, isn’t it about whose fist is big enough to get that Illusion Yin Grass?
"We brothers always act together, never fight solo!"
Following Nie Xiaosheng’s response was Chang Chun, one of Impermanence Island’s Black and White Impermanence. Upon hearing his statement, many nodded secretly, thinking that these two twin siblings indeed have never seemed to fight solo.
"Please stay calm, everyone, let Su say the rest!"
Nie Xiaosheng and Chang Chun’s words did not leave Su Jian with any dissatisfaction. He waved his hands and continued, "My strength with Brother Long and Brother Gu is slightly stronger, and we do not wish to take advantage of everyone. I have an additional condition, let me speak it out for everyone to consider!"
What everyone relied on was merely the large number of late-stage Seeking Origin Realm cultivators. So upon hearing Su Jian’s words, they quieted down to listen, for they actually respected this so-called genius strategist from Spirit Fighting Commerce.
"I, Brother Long, and Brother Gu, though standing at half-step Earth Realm, will only fight solo. However, peak Seeking Origin Realm below us can send out two people at a time, and below that, three late-stage Seeking Origin Realm challengers at once. What do you think of this proposal?"
This time, Su Jian did not pause at all and finished speaking directly, causing the field to quiet down even further, everyone meticulously chewing over his words, eventually showing a glimmer of insight.
Especially like the Chang Family brothers from Impermanence Island, this proposal undoubtedly suited them well. The elder brother Chang Chun immediately expressed agreement, but for some, their faces did not look so good.
For instance, Ji Sanjian of Killing Heart Sect, they came with only two people this time. Aside from him, who just broke through to peak Seeking Origin Realm as the first genius, Ye Suxin only possessed middle-stage Seeking Origin Realm strength. Even if the two joined forces, they were far from being opponents of half-step Earth Realm members like Su Jian.
Su Jian clearly brewed this plan in his mind for a long time, and upon revealing it, dissatisfaction in the field was no longer unanimous. Many were like the Chang Family brothers, as it significantly boosted their chances of obtaining Illusion Yin Grass.
Half-step Earth Realm, after all, remains at the peak of Seeking Origin Realm and hasn’t truly reached the early stage of Earth Bending Realm, not likely to have a situation where several peak Seeking Origin Realm talents cannot win in alliance.
Though two peak Seeking Origin Realm geniuses joining forces probably will result in more losses than wins, it is still not entirely without chance. Su Jian used this tiny chance to fracture the once united front again; it was no longer ironclad.
In fact, everyone understood that even without Su Jian’s proposal, their odds as late-stage or even peak Seeking Origin Realm geniuses to obtain Illusion Yin Grass were not very high, only capable of causing some trouble for those few major forces at most.
Now Su Jian’s proposal laid all hidden means in the open, and after everyone’s affirmation, whoever eventually emerges first can rightfully possess Illusion Yin Grass.
These figures were renowned talents on Tenglong Continent, they cared about their reputation, and losing and cheating under everyone’s eyes probably wouldn’t occur.
With Chang Family brothers leading the agreement, although some were reluctantly unwilling, eventually the minority gave way to the majority, and the plan was confirmed.
Witnessing this, Gu Changsheng and Long Xiwawa couldn’t help but hold deeper fear towards Su Jian. This guy’s intelligence was indeed extraordinary; merely through a few words, he managed to straighten a chaotic situation, such powerful skill.
Dealing with this kind of individual might not know when they’d be sold and losing money to them, evidently, this Spirit Fighting Commerce genius wielded mastery in controlling people’s hearts.
