Chapter 914: New Blood!

Lan Ruojun and Ren Qingkuang had never dreamt that they would ever have the chance to possess Ethereal Amethysts in this lifetime!

Such things only existed in sects with Celestial Luck Banners. Furthermore, one could only own them if they were in the higher ranks of the sect or disciples of the innermost circle!

Before this, the two of them felt that being able to own a piece of Yin Yang Jade or to chance upon some other treasure would already be the biggest blessing they would ever experience.

However, how could Yin Yang Jade even be compared to Ethereal Amethyst?

Ethereal Amethysts were the holy grail of cultivation — it was a damned good item that could be used for a good hundred years.

To be able to cultivate anytime, and to be able to reap such benefits on a long-term basis...

At its maximum capacity, Yin Yang Jade could only help in finding some valuable trinkets to be sold for some money... This, however, was on a completely different level!

Simple showrunners? Nothing much? Just a little welcome gift? Those words were completely overlooked and tossed out of their minds!

He might say that it's just 'a little something', but that was just him being humble. They were fools if they really believed that — big fools indeed!

"Thank you, leader!" Lan Ruojun and Ren Qingkuang cried, their hearts filled with gratitude and emotion.

Although they still might not comfortably acknowledge their reality now, they felt so much better than before.

"This leader of ours isn't a stingy person after all."

"Having this piece of Ethereal Amethyst is equivalent to possessing the stacked-effect of luck associated with sects that possessed low-tier Celestial Luck Banners. Of course, there's still a difference, but it's still negligible... In that case, joining the Residence of Nine Supremes might not exactly be the greatest thing ever, but at least it's not a bad thing..."

Since we've already taken heaven's oath, let's just be complacent and stay here. We need to live up to Boss Yun's kindness after all — let's just see what these Ethereal Amethysts have in store for us."

"It's death for us if we leave anyway. Being alive is a lot better than being dead, so why not stay here with like-minded comrades and work towards our goals together? We might even do a damned good job while we're at it."

Their initial shock was wearing off as they gripped the Ethereal Amethysts in their hands, their hearts gradually settling down, having a renewed hope for the future.

"There's no need to thank me, really, there's no need to."

Yun Yang smiled warmly. "As for your positions in the Residence, we'll talk about it after the two of you are fully recovered."

Shi Wuchen sputtered the moment Yun Yang mentioned that. His expression turned serious even as he remained silent.

Lan Ruojun and Ren Qingkuang were astounded deep down within them, although they might not show it on their faces.

Boss Yun's every move is always unexpected. His words clearly indicated that he didn't consider having us as the central force of the Residence of Nine Supremes, as he's still quietly judging our performance. There's nothing wrong about this, according to the general regulations of a sect, but judging by how he has already given us the Ethereal Amethysts, it doesn't seem to make sense...

Wait, if the Ethereal Amethyst was just a welcome gift, what would be in store for us if we become pivotal members of the sect?

When the two of them reached this thought, they dared not let their thoughts go any further!

They truly did not dare to exercise their imagination. The Ethereal Amethysts were given to them, each a piece — such a flashy move was enough to ward off some people. If this goes on in an even more over-the-top manner, it would totally beyond their imagination!

"Shi Wuchen, what's your role here?" After keeping silent for half a beat, Ren Qingkuang directed his gaze towards his brother-in-arms to probe for an answer.

Between the three, Shi Wuchen was the elder of the Residence of Nine Supremes. It was possible to determine his current rank by judging the level of his title -- this tiny detail would reveal the answer.

"There are nine positions as Supremes in the Residence of Nine Supremes, as its name suggests. Our leader is Supreme First, which is Supreme Cloud." Shi Wuchen replied gleefully. "I'm ranked second as Supreme Sword."

"Supreme Sword..." A burning-hot gaze shot out of Ren Qingkuang's eyes.

Ren Qingkuang usually beat his foes by the means of hidden weapons. However, his best weapon was also the sword. Hence, when he first heard the name 'Residence of Nine Supremes', he could already imagine that the sect's topmost level must consist of nine men to be true to its name.

Initially, he was contemplating whether or not to go for the title and position of being 'Supreme Sword'.

However, before he could even realize that idea, he was stopped right in his tracks, for the position of Supreme Sword has already been taken.

Furthermore, the one who seized this position was, to his shock, no other than Shi Wuchen!

"The Residence of Nine Supremes is nothing but a newly-formed sect, so whatever ranks there are remains as such for now. We might not have been assigned any fixed positions yet, but yours isn't fixed either."

Ren Qingkuang was full of animosity. "You won't necessarily stay as Supreme Sword — that might be replaced by someone else."

Shi Wuchen rolled his eyes. "Why, are you thinking to seize it from me?"

Ren Qingkuang replied coolly, "In the martial world, strength comes first! If I beat you with the sword, will you even still have the face to take the position of Supreme Sword?"

Shi Wuchen gave him a sideways glance and replied nonchalantly, "I eagerly await your challenge!"

"Deal!"

Ren Qingkuang and Lan Ruojun were still heavily injured. Although they had already taken pills for recuperation, Yun Yang still injected the air of vitality into them generously. Furthermore, with the help of the Ethereal Amethyst, the recovery time had been largely reduced. There were certain parts that could only be thoroughly healed within a fixed period of time — any external involvement would not hasten the healing process.

Yun Yang carried Ren Qingkuang on his back while Shi Wuchen picked up Lan Ruojun, suppressing his injuries; the four of them made their way towards the direction of the Residence of Nine Supremes.

...

In the midst of dark shadows, Xiao Yushu and Gu Jiuxiao slowly revealed themselves.

"That brat had brazenly declared that he only has ten pieces of Ethereal Amethysts in hand, yet in reality he has so much more, giving them away to others so lavishly to build his influence and strengthen his base here. That's really cunning of him..."

"That is to be expected. If he didn't harbor a few schemes in mind, how can he ascend to the Bound of Universe at this age, and with what will we acknowledge him as the leader of a sect? How he developed himself?"

"That might be true, but I still feel that something's not right — there's something up with that brat!"

"You're the one who's got something up! If you put yourself into his shoes, wouldn't you leave a few Ethereal Amethysts for yourself as a backup even if you trade some off for business? We're blessed enough to even get our hands on ten pieces... Furthermore, the Ethereal Amethysts are secondary — don't forget our one true motive."

"This certainly makes a lot of sense. Not bad, not bad at all."

"As I was busy reasoning logic with you, I nearly forgot to comment on the battle earlier — those two brats fought very well and they were full of surprises."

"Absolutely. That Yun boy's timing and choice of attack was ingenious, done to the point of perfection — he swiftly swoops at the window of opportunity he gets. Potential, judgment, experience, nature — every aspect of his was perfectly executed."

"Tsk tsk..."

...

In the blink of an eye, four days had passed.

Ren Qingkuang and the other two had their wounds completely healed. They were back in a hundred percent condition, their bodies exuding both life and vigor.

The air of vitality had helped improve the toughness of their meridians. With the help of cultivating with the Ethereal Amethyst, the three of them felt that their cultivation bases had improved by a massive step, although it had only been a few days. How could they stay put? They were literally itching with a lust to fight from head to toe.

Lan Ruojun and Ren Qingkuang, in particular, were more in an anxious state of mind than Shi Wuchen.

Shi Wuchen was now already Supreme Sword, and that was already the second-ranked Supreme in the Residence of Nine Supremes. They had missed the opportunity to join the sect and offer their services in time, and now they neither had positions nor Supreme Cloud's personal attention — how could they just keep calm?

Currently, Shi Wuchen was one of the sect's leading members, while the two of them became the disciples instead...

No matter how they imagined it, it still left a bad taste in their hearts.