Chapter 458: The Wealthy and Impressive Da Qian Pavilion

"Something happened?"

Upon hearing Xiao Han's grave words, Ice Emperor spoke without a moment's hesitation:

"Is it that Heavenly Demon Emperor?"

Although the defensive line was somewhat weakened due to the withdrawal of several peak combatants, the other Heavenly Sovereigns were no pushovers; generally speaking, they could still hold their ground. The only place where an accident might occur was with the Spirit King, where the comparison of strength between the two sides remained a mystery.

"Yes."

As expected, Xiao Han nodded with a heavy expression.

"The intelligence was incorrect. That Heavenly Demon Emperor's strength is comparable to a mid-stage Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign. Although the seniors managed to repel the opponent temporarily, they suffered heavy injuries themselves. Aside from the Spirit King, who possesses the greatest combat power, the other four seniors have no strength left to fight in the short term."

It must be said that this sudden news completely extinguished the joy Xiao Han felt from crushing Blade Demon City.

However, Xiao Han did not immerse himself in such useless emotions for too long and continued:

"The Spirit King sent word that each defensive line needs to dispatch one Heavenly Sovereign expert to stabilize the great array's defense."

"Until reinforcements from the Da Qian Palace arrive."

"Should I go?"

Ice Emperor proposed. After all, Blade Demon City had not been reclaimed for long, and there was a risk of the Blade Demon Clan making a comeback. In terms of defending the city, Xiao Han, a Spirit Array Grandmaster, was far more capable than he, a Heavenly Sovereign.

"No."

However, Xiao Han shook his head and said, "I will go this time."

"This matter involves the application of a Spirit Array, and the Spirit King specifically requested my presence."

……

When Xiao Han re-entered Sheng Yuan Cheng, the atmosphere within the city was noticeably more tense. Figures responsible for patrols moved through the streets and alleys, and a murderous aura permeated the air.

"You finally arrived."

When Xiao Han arrived at the Da Qian Pavilion, Lan Laotou pulled him inside.

As soon as the two walked into the hall, a flurry of gazes converged upon them.

Those eyes held admiration, surprise, and were even mixed with undisguised praise. Yet, Xiao Han, who was at the center of these gazes, felt as if he had needles pricking his back, feeling completely uncomfortable.

"Little Friend Xiao Han has truly opened the eyes of us old fellows this time!"

The Spirit King, whose complexion was deathly pale, forced a weak smile and offered his praise.

When the news that Xiao Han had crushed that group of Blade Demon Clan experts entrenched in Huan Continent reached the Spirit King, it shocked everyone.

At the time, they had thought it was merely the boastful talk of two juniors and did not hold much hope.

Who would have thought that these two little ones would be so efficient? It had been only a short month since the last meeting, and that troublesome, sturdy city had collapsed with a boom.

However, behind the joy of reclaiming lost territory and the praise for the younger generation, there also existed intense shame.

As seniors, not only had they failed to hold up the sky for the younger generation, but they had even fallen to the point of needing them to come and provide support.

"The Spirit King overpraises me. If there is any way this junior can be of use, just say the word."

Xiao Han's straightforward words interrupted the Spirit King's train of thought.

With his thoughts brought back to the main point, the Spirit King deliberated for a moment before looking at Xiao Han and asking with a serious tone:

"How is Little Friend Xiao Han's level in Spirit Arrays?"

After the question was posed, Xiao Han keenly sensed the change in the atmosphere within the hall. After bowing his head to ponder for a moment, he looked up and met the Spirit King's gaze.

"Spirit Grade peak."

"Can you operate a Saint Grade great array? What percentage of its power can you unleash?" The Spirit King's tone carried a hint of expectation without him realizing it.

With more than half of their peak combat power lost, there was no other way to block the footsteps of that Heavenly Demon Emperor other than relying on the Saint Grade great array outside Sheng Yuan Cheng.

This was the view of everyone present.

However, Xiao Han could not provide an answer that would satisfy the Spirit King.

"Although I can operate the Saint Grade great array, I can only unleash two or three tenths of its power. It is enough to delay for time, but it is impossible to resist that Heavenly Demon Emperor."

The moment Xiao Han received the Spirit King's summons, he had guessed the other party's intentions.

Besides the Saint Grade Defense Ling Array visible outside the city, Sheng Yuan Cheng also possessed a Trapping Array of Saint Grade level.

Since the Spirit King and the others could not stop that Heavenly Demon Emperor, they could only drag him down under Sheng Yuan Cheng to prevent him from causing trouble; this Trapping Array was their only reliance.

If the full power of the Saint Grade Spirit Array were unleashed, trapping a Heavenly Demon Emperor for ten days or half a month would not be a problem. By then, reinforcements would likely be in place.

However, professional work naturally requires professional people to do it. A Spirit Array can only unleash its greatest power under the manipulation of a Spirit Array Master, especially given the complexity and intricacy of a Saint Grade great array.

What truly made the group of experts uneasy was that Xiao Han was currently only at the Spirit Grade peak; exactly how much of the Saint Grade great array's power could he unleash?

Yet, although they felt uneasy, they still held the highest degree of hope.

Now, that hope was shattered!

The current situation clearly did not allow them to be picky; their only choice was to trust this gifted junior.

Two or three tenths would have to suffice; at least it was much better than blindly sending their remaining Immortal Grade peak Heavenly Sovereigns to the battlefield to throw their lives away.

"What help do you need? As long as we have it here, we will provide it openly!" At this moment of life and death, the Spirit King's decision was quite decisive.

If it were at an ordinary time, other forces wishing to invite a Spirit Array Grandmaster to help would certainly have prepared themselves to be extorted by the other party.

However, not to mention how many experts from the Da Qian World had gathered in Sheng Yuan Continent as the front line against the Outer Realm Evil Clan, with countless registered Demon Slayers claiming and exchanging various rewards at the Da Qian Pavilion, the so-called massive wealth of others was but a drop in the ocean to the Da Qian Pavilion.

Xiao Han, knowing the urgency of the situation, did not allow himself to take advantage of others' precarious position. Having grown from humble beginnings to where he was now, he knew well that some benefits were not to be reached for lightly.

After carefully pondering for a while, Xiao Han spoke slowly amidst the anticipation of the crowd. A series of ordinary-sounding names spilled from his lips, causing many great seniors who would not change their expressions even if the sky collapsed to change their faces one after another.

It was for no other reason than that, although what Xiao Han wanted were not rare materials, the sheer quantity accumulated to a value of no less than ten billion Supreme Spiritual Liquid. The value was terrifying; the entire net worth of these old fellows who had been immersed in the Heavenly Sovereign realm for many years, and even had super forces backing them, might not reach this amount.

"Just this?"

The Spirit King frowned. When everyone thought he felt the cost was too high, a simple, ordinary question made them truly realize the foundation of the Da Qian Palace, the number one force in the Da Qian World. A slightly important branch of the Da Qian Pavilion could actually look down upon an expenditure that would be enough to hollow out the net worth of a Heavenly Sovereign.

Xiao Han: Poverty truly limits my imagination!

"Is there anything else you need?" Seeing Xiao Han's daze, the Spirit King could not help but ask one more question.

The joys and sorrows of people are not the same; as an Elder of the Da Qian Palace, Ling Wang had never experienced the feeling of lacking money, and his perception of Supreme Spiritual Liquid had developed a tiny bit of bias.

The expressionless crowd: No, he was just shocked by the financial power of the Da Qian Pavilion!

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Han looked straight at Ling Wang and said with a calm expression, "Leave the rest to this junior!"