Demon Suppression Fee
The Dao Integration Realm experts, who had sat down again, were much more amiable.
Even the red-robed Dao Integration Realm, who had just been crushed by Azure Cloud Master, didn't take it seriously.
"Young fellow Daoist, we are all very sincere," the Daoist said to Zhang Yang with a smile.
Zhang Yang scoffed inwardly; he had truly witnessed everyone's sincerity. If his master hadn't taught them a lesson, their sincerity probably wouldn't have been so great.
Indeed, strength is the only true measure of success!
He learned from five thousand years of history in another world that what cannot be taken by force cannot be obtained through negotiation!
Although he inwardly despised this group of the Dao Integration Realm, Zhang Yang outwardly wore a beaming smile, "I have already felt the sincerity of all of you seniors; it is more than enough!"
The expressions of many Dao Integration Realm cultivators stiffened.
The monk smiled and said, "To express our gratitude, Return to Origin Temple is prepared to give away 50 million Spirit Stone, seven pills usable by the Dao Integration Realm, twenty pills usable by the Primordial Spirit Realm, two hundred pills Nascent Soul Realm, five hundred pills usable by the Golden Core Realm, and two thousand pills usable by the Foundation Establishment Realm. In addition, we will also provide no less than 20 million Spirit Stone worth of refining materials. What do you think, young friend?"
This is the real resource that Return to Origin Temple is providing; the others were just tests.
Moreover, as Azure Cloud Master just said, even a little bit of resources is fine, but they really need to be sincere.
Otherwise, Azure Cloud Master probably wouldn't be satisfied.
"Let's do the same with One-Guard Monastery!" the Daoist said with a smile. "In addition, One-Guard Monastery also has a unique Heavenly Thunder Liquid, which we can send to the Azure Cloud Sect. This stuff has miraculous effects on Demon Suppression."
The powerful figures from other sects couldn't help but look at the Daoist priest who had spoken. One-Guard Monastery was actually willing to give away Heavenly Thunder Liquid?
This is true sincerity!
Other sects also submitted their bids, each offering no less than Return to Origin Temple's.
Zhang Yang was very excited; he hadn't expected these sects to offer so many things.
Sure enough, holding a chamber of commerce is too slow; you still have to fight for it!
"There won't be any conditions this time, will there?" Zhang Yang tentatively looked at the powerful figures.
The Daoist priest smiled and said, "The Azure Cloud Sect has guarded against the Demon Lord for a thousand years, so it is only right that we compensate the Azure Cloud Sect. These resources will naturally come without any other conditions."
They seemed to have forgotten that they had just been asked to join the Azure Cloud Sect.
"However, it is a great pity that the Azure Cloud Sect, as High Antiquity sect, has made so much sacrifice, yet it remains unknown to the public," the Daoist said earnestly. "In the eyes of many, the Azure Cloud Sect has declined, and many may even believe that the Azure Cloud Sect no longer exists. Therefore, I think it is necessary for the Azure Cloud Sect to remind everyone of this matter."
Three years later, the Prodigy Battlefield opens once again.
This is a grand gathering for true geniuses from all continents to exchange ideas, and it will greatly help enhance the reputation of the Azure Cloud Sect. I hope the Azure Cloud Sect can participate in this Prodigy Battlefield. What do you think, young fellow Daoist?
Zhang Yang blinked and asked, "Is there a benefit?"
"Haha, there are definitely benefits!" The Daoist nodded with a smile. "First of all, each participating sect must contribute a portion of its resources to reward the geniuses who participated in the Prodigy Battlefield according to their rankings."
Secondly, the Prodigy Battlefield is a place that has existed since High Antiquity times, for many years. It contains all sorts of tremendous fortuitous opportunity and has endless benefits in itself.
Finally, this is a great opportunity to make a name for oneself.
Zhang Yang understood; this was somewhat like a betting agreement between various sects, a gamble for all disciples.
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Our Azure Cloud Sect is very poor... Although the seniors are willing to give us some things, these things are all used to suppress Demon Lord. We also need to contribute funds to participate in the Prodigy Battlefield, which is too difficult for us!"
Many Dao Integration Realm were speechless; this kid was far too stingy!
The things they just sent out amounted to far more than hundreds of millions.
With so much stuff going into your pocket, you're unwilling to give away even a portion?
However, what they coveted wasn't this little bit of stuff; what they really wanted was for the Azure Cloud Sect to participate in the Prodigy Battlefield.
Therefore, the red-robed Dao Integration Realm cultivator simply said, "We are aware of the situation of your Azure Cloud Sect. You don't need to contribute to this Prodigy Battlefield; the other continents will share the burden for you."
"But I'm only at the Golden Core Realm!" Zhang Yang frowned. "My cultivation level is far too low. I'm no match for your disciples if I go in."
The Daoist priest said earnestly, "You don't need to worry about that. Since it's the Prodigy Battlefield, only true prodigies can enter. The rules of the Prodigy Battlefield stipulate that only cultivators under the age of thirty can enter. Therefore, many cultivators from various sects who enter are roughly at the same level as you."
Zhang Yang laughed, as if he had gained confidence. "How many people from each sect will enter?"
People under 30 are allowed to participate, right?
He could train them well; many of those young disciples had already reached the Golden Core Realm, so perhaps he could try his luck.
"Anyone who wants to come in is welcome!" the Daoist priest replied.
Zhang Yang instantly understood that there must be something fishy going on in this Prodigy Battlefield. He would have to ask his master about it after the group left.
"Alright, our Azure Cloud Sect will participate!" Zhang Yang finally agreed.
At least, he had confidence in himself.
"Seniors, do you have any other requests?" Zhang Yang asked.
The other Dao Integration Realm exchanged glances. The Dao Integration Realm from Langya Sacred Land asked, "Then... will your Azure Cloud Sect continue to guard against those Demon Lords?"
Zhang Yang sighed with emotion, "Senior, if we hadn't been forced to, how could we have let those Demon Lord go?"
That's our sect's enemy!
So many predecessors died at their hands. If we don't avenge them, how can we face their spirits in heaven?
We were just too poor before, that's why we had no other choice.
With so many resources now, we can sustain ourselves for at least ten years!
Many Dao Integration Realm were speechless. So many resources, and they're only going to guard it for ten years?
Doesn't this mean that they'll still have to pay "garrison fees" ten years from now?
They felt aggrieved; the Azure Cloud Sect had guarded the area for a thousand years without ever accepting money.
They've started charging money now!
However, many Dao Integration Realm thought that ten years from now, they might have already dealt with the Azure Cloud Sect, so everyone agreed.
Then, a monk from Return to Origin Temple handed over a Spatial Ring and placed it on the table beside him. "These are the resources we prepared!"
The other powerful individuals took out their Spatial Ring and placed them on the table.
Zhang Yang looked around at the Spatial Ring and thanked everyone.
He didn't touch those Spatial Rings, partly because it would seem too hasty, and partly because he was worried that these powerful individuals might be up to something.
Afterwards, Zhang Yang personally escorted the group of powerful individuals out of the Azure Cloud Sect and watched them depart into the distance.
Only after the group had disappeared did he eagerly run back to the Azure Cloud Great Hall.
He needs to hurry back and tally up how much money the Azure Cloud Sect actually made this time.
When he returned to the Azure Cloud Great Hall, the Azure Cloud Seven Sons were already there.
Instead of the joy at receiving a large amount of resources, the crowd looked at Zhang Yang with serious expressions. "You brat, you agreed to let them enter the Prodigy Battlefield, this is going to be troublesome!"