The Art of Chaotic Divinity-Chapter 1377: Saint Guis Spiritual Manifestation

"Half a year!"

Yuwen Changkong nearly lost his mind. He had already boasted that he would soon present the Yin-Yang Soul Jade. Now that Ling Feng had gone into the Earth Emperor Pool, he was forced to wait ten days, which was already his limit. If he had to wait another half a year, he would not have the patience for it, and even the Unrivaled Young Emperor would probably come after him for an explanation.

"Are you kidding me?"

Yuwen Changkong slammed his palm on the table and shouted, "Put my challenge letter right at the top, in the most obvious place. I want Ling Feng to see it the moment he returns."

"That does not seem appropriate."

Fang Wen frowned slightly and said calmly, "I am only doing things according to the rules."

"Hmph!"

Yuwen Changkong casually tossed out a bottle of Divine Formation Pills and said flatly, "Take it."

"Senior Brother, what are you doing?"

Fang Wen's expression turned cold as she stared at Yuwen Changkong. "I do not accept rewards for doing nothing. Take your pills back."

"Not enough?"

Yuwen Changkong frowned. It was true what they said, that the King of Hell was easier to deal with than his petty underlings. This outer sect disciple was unexpectedly greedy.

Still, he held back for the time being to avoid unnecessary trouble.

If someone else were to get ahead of him, defeat Ling Feng first, and take the Yin-Yang Soul Jade, it would become even harder for him to seize it back later.

"One hundred contribution points!"

Yuwen Changkong raised a finger. "How about that? That is worth ten months of your share, don't be too greedy!"

Fang Wen looked up at Yuwen Changkong and said in an even tone, "Senior Brother, you are quite generous when you make a move!"

"Hmph, of course!"

Yuwen Changkong lifted his chin proudly. "Do what I told you properly. If anything goes wrong, you will answer for it."

"But..."

Just as Yuwen Changkong was feeling pleased with himself, Fang Wen let out a series of clattering sounds as she poured a large pile of dazzling valuables from her storage spirit ring. There were elemental crystals, gemstones, and all kinds of refining materials, a messy heap that seemed to have no end.

"Senior Brother, I am afraid your one hundred contribution points cannot buy the first spot."

Yuwen Changkong's eyelids twitched violently. When he saw the teasing look in Fang Wen's eyes, he trembled with anger.

He was actually being looked down on by a mere outer sect disciple!

"Hmph!"

Yuwen Changkong clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth, "One hundred contribution points are just the tip I am giving you. What I truly mean is ten thousand contribution points!"

Even as he said it, Yuwen Changkong felt a sharp pang of pain in his heart.

Even for an inner sect disciple, ten thousand contribution points were no small sum!

"So that is how it is."

Fang Wen nodded with a smile. "All right, Senior Brother. Rest assured, your challenge letter will be the first thing Senior Brother Ling sees."

"Hmph!"

Yuwen Changkong flicked his sleeve and transferred ten thousand contribution points to Fang Wen's disciple token. Only then did he storm out of the first sky tier Mingjian Tower in a fit of anger. Even for him, ten thousand contribution points were not a trivial expense.

"Heehee..."

After Yuwen Changkong had gone far away, Fang Wen finally covered her lips and laughed softly. "Senior Brother Ling really did see this coming. He knew so many people would want to challenge him, so he went straight into the Earth Emperor Pool and spared himself the trouble. Those who are desperate to challenge him will offer me benefits just to get their turn sooner. It has not even been that long, and I have already collected so many good things!"

Of course, Fang Wen did not dare to pocket these bribes. When Ling Feng returned, she would personally hand everything over to him.

As for whether Ling Feng would be willing to give her a share as a reward, that would be his decision.

Yuwen Changkong had no idea that from the very beginning, people like him were nothing more than walking purses in Ling Feng's eyes. They had not even met him yet, and they were already being thoroughly fleeced!

...

On the other side, within the Great Emperor Spiritual Domain of the Earth Emperor Pool.

When Ling Feng heard the mysterious voice, his eyelids twitched as he quickly searched his surroundings.

The Earth Emperor Pool should only be open to disciples. Where had this aged voice come from?

"Senior, who are you?"

Ling Feng remained on guard. With not a shred of elemental force he could call upon, he was at his weakest.

If someone chose to take advantage of this moment, he would have no strength to resist at all.

"Young man, my apologies. I deliberately brought you here."

Within the empty space, a cluster of light slowly gathered and took the form of a white haired old man. He smiled as he looked Ling Feng over, and there was no sign of malice in his expression.

"You brought me here?"

Ling Feng was momentarily stunned. "Senior, what do you mean by that?"

"The spiritual barrier is divided into two layers. With your extraordinary talent, you were able to merge into the outer layer and pass through it with ease. However, the second layer is something you cannot merge into unless you dissolve into nothingness."

The white haired old man smiled faintly. "For a Great Emperor level expert, this inner barrier is actually much easier to deal with. I was eager to meet you, so I did not have time to inform you in advance. I directly created opposing vortices and pulled you into the Great Emperor Spiritual Domain. I hope you will not take offense."

"So it was because of Senior's help that I was able to enter the Great Emperor Spiritual Domain..."

Ling Feng shook his head with a bitter smile. He had underestimated the spiritual barrier after all.

"That is correct."

The white haired old man smiled lightly. His figure looked illusory, like a reflection in water or a flower in a mirror, and there was not the slightest sense of real presence to be felt.

"Senior..."

Ling Feng raised his head and looked at the old man as he asked in a low voice, "May I ask who you are, and why you brought me into the Great Emperor Spiritual Domain? From the way you could easily control such terrifying spiritual energy within the spiritual barrier, you are clearly no ordinary person."

"Hehe..."

The old man stroked his long beard and smiled. "I have a nickname. In the Dongling Immortal Pool, everyone calls me Saint Gui."

"Saint Gui?"

Ling Feng's eyelids twitched as he suddenly thought of something. He cried out in surprise, "Senior, you are Saint Gui. One of the Big Three Half-Saints of the Dongling Immortal Pool?"

"I am nothing more than a half-buried old man. There is nothing worth mentioning about me."

Elder Gui chuckled softly. "On the other hand, you little fellow have stirred up quite a bit of trouble in the outer sect of the Dongling Immortal Pool recently."

Ling Feng's face flushed slightly. He hurriedly said, "This junior was ignorant and acted recklessly. I hope Senior will not take it to heart."

"Hehe, why would I mind? In fact, I am rather pleased with you."

Elder Gui said calmly, "You ranked third overall, yet none of the Five Spirit Halls chose you. There must have been a lingering doubt in your heart because of that, am I right?"

"There was, but after seeing Senior, that doubt has been put to rest."

Ling Feng looked at Elder Gui and gave a bitter smile. "It must have been at Senior's instruction behind the scenes."

"Hahaha! You little fellow are quite perceptive."

Elder Gui nodded and continued, "You are quite close with that rascal Lin Mu. He has asked me more than once to step in and help you enter the inner sect. Do you know why I insisted on keeping you in the outer sect instead?"

"This junior is slow witted and truly does not know."

Ling Feng shook his head. I'm not a worm in your stomach, how would I know!?