Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!
Chapter 980 - 530: Cloak, Friend, Aligned Interests, Lone Killing, Ruthless Yi Chengzi, Giant Coffin!

Treasured Sutra, Yi Chen must naturally acquire.

Though Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanism is of no practical use to him, as Yi Chengzi, he too must take the lion's share.

Although it is of no use for him, many around him are in need.

Moreover, to him, it acts as a cover.

"Treasured Sutra is but a trivial matter, a path without potential, only fit for the amusement of commoners. To us chosen few, while the item is precious, that is all there is to it."

"However, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanism is far too important. The condensed nine Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms are of major significance, bearing the massive responsibility of protecting the Lingxia Realm. It's not that I'm unwilling to part with this item, but what the Taoist Priest asks for is truly excessive."

Upon hearing Yi Chen's words, the Master of Soldiers, ignorant of purchasing the box without its precious pearl, furrowed his brows beneath the silver-white mask, clearly troubled.

"Master of Soldiers, my request for seven mechanisms is not excessive. First, clearing the monsters around Yin Manor is perilous, so the enormous risk naturally requires generous compensation, which is only fair."

"Secondly, it's not me boasting."

At this point, Yi Chen rose with a smile, stood with hands clasped behind his back, and spoke slowly, "Though I stand alone, I overwhelm the world!"

"With me here, even if the other nine mighty warriors of the Five Realms join forces, how could they ever trouble me?"

Taoist's gaze was commanding, his tone not particularly impassioned, but the confidence and dominance in his words demanded attention.

Ordinary people nurture their demeanor through their environment and shape their form through their upbringing, let alone someone like Yi Chen who already stands at the pinnacle of the Five Realms.

The grand reputation that Yi Chengzi has built over the years was not just talk. In the Demon Realm alone, a considerable number of Demonkin have either directly or indirectly perished at his hands, not to mention those with Heretical Powers.

Even in the Human Realm, the number of people he has slain is beyond measure, and many despise him to the bone, while many others revere him as though a god!

"Six Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms, how about that? I can compensate the Taoist Priest from other aspects, for instance, by taking care of your old friends in the Land of Yin." As he looked at Yi Chen's resolute eyes, the Master of Soldiers pinched his brow and couldn't help but sigh.

He still wanted to give it one last try.

"Seven mechanisms, but I, the Taoist Priest, can step back a bit. Among these seven Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms, Lang Qianhua of the Illumination Organization is profoundly cultivated and bears great righteousness, I can give him one."

"Ying Si, the Millennium Emperor of Great Qin is extraordinarily talented and ambitious, and we have an unshakable friendship, so I can give him one."

"The Peerless Female Crown on Mount Qingping, although unpleasant of tongue, is my Taoist Couple's mentor, and I can give her one as well."

"And the fourth of the seven Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms should surely go to the Northern Dipper Lord's Palace's Doumu Origin Lord whose… generosity is wide."

"As for the other three."

At this moment, Yi Chen licked his lips, filled the Master of Soldiers' wine bowl in front of him, and said with a smile,

"Master of Soldiers, I am a person who values old ties. I always have kith and kin to look after. You would understand that, wouldn't you?" Yi Chen would not budge a single step on the seven Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms.

If Yi Chengzi takes action, as long as he gets his share, then everyone gets their share.

But it is essential that Yi Chengzi is satiated first before others can eat.

Dividing some to Yue Qingping, Ying Si, and others is the face-saving measure Yi Chen is offering to consider the bigger picture for the Master of Soldiers, but the favor must go through Yi Chengzi's account.

Regarding Yi Chen's words, as a Master of Soldiers who has lived through countless years, he naturally understood the refined suggestion.

He gazed deeply at the Taoist before him and uneasily spoke,

"Fine, seven mechanisms it is, but the remaining two Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms should be left for the world to compete for, Taoist Priest Yi Chen you cannot vie for them."

After a moment of thought, the Master of Soldiers added,

"Right, neither you nor your friends can make a move."

Yi Chen: "..."

"Master of Soldiers, how could you see me, the Taoist Priest, in such light..."

In that instant, Yi Chen felt as if all trust between people was lost.

"It is not that I mistrust the Taoist Priest, but I need a straightforward answer as to whether this is agreeable."

"If that's the case, then I want eight mechanisms!"

"Impossible!" The Master of Soldiers's face immediately showed an expression of 'I knew it would come to this'.

"That will do then." Seeing the Master of Soldiers's firm attitude, Yi Chen could only sigh in resignation, conceding this step.

After all, it wasn't a big issue. With Yi Chengzi's connections and influence, as long as he wishes to push anyone for these Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms, snap, not one of the nine would be out of reach...

However, Yi Chengzi was benevolent. According to Da Yan's Number, fifty as the total, forty-nine in use, he would also leave one of the nine Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanisms for others to contest; taking eight was sufficient for him in reality.

But such words could not be openly declared.

Having both 'face' (reputation) and 'inside' (real control) occupied by one person easily invites 'great fortune'; this was an experiential wisdom of Yi Chengzi.

"Alright! Taoist Priest, rest assured, if you have a friend who enters the Land of Yin, such as the young lady outside, I shall try my utmost to take care under my wing, but I cannot guarantee absolute safety. Given the vastness of Yin Land and the mystery of the Red Residence, there are many things that even I find out of reach."

Upon seeing Yi Chen's prompt agreement, the Master of Soldiers's expression softened significantly, and he even felt a slight sense of guilt, promptly offering his promise.

The Mortal World is overseen by Taoists; the Yin Manor, naturally, is governed by the Master of Soldiers.

In his domain, he still can do certain things.

"Having the goodwill of Master of Soldiers is the good fortune of Qian Yueru. Should there be any mishaps, it is her lack of fortune, and no one else can be blamed."