Chapter 349: Lord Yan Xue Bo's Decision

The scent of blood gradually dissipated.

In a silence as death itself, all the lords present and their subordinates stared at this scene in near stupor.

Just moments ago, Lord Yan Xue Bo, whose momentum had been overwhelming and arrogant, had in the blink of an eye perished, his soul extinguished?

This unexpected reversal of the situation left everyone utterly stunned.

Even if this young man could fight Lord Yan Xue Bo to a standstill, they, no matter how shocked, could still barely accept it.

But... what is this?

Instant soul extinction?

Even the most exquisite soul attacks, when cast by a lower chaotic being against the soul nurtured by the powerful divine body of a higher chaotic being, would be greatly diminished in effect!

Yet this young man named Qin Lin was actually able to obliterate Lord Yan Xue Bo's soul instantly, leaving him no time even to admit defeat?

It was too incredible.

"Lord Fushan."

After collecting the remains of Lord Yan Xue Bo, Lin Qing turned to look at Lord Fushan and said, "Lord Yan Xue Bo is dead. How should his territory be divided?"

Lord Fushan was startled, only then coming to his senses. After a moment of silence, he said, "According to the rules, the victor obtains the deceased's territory, and the territories will be redistributed after the next Lord War."

Lin Qing nodded slightly and said, "My challenge is over."

"Over?" Lord Fushan said. "Now that Lord Yan Xue Bo is dead, you rank first in the subordinate ranking battle, and second in the Lord War. My final ranking remains first."

"No need," Lin Qing said casually. "Lord Yan Xue Bo had a weak will and obvious flaws, which is why I could deal with him. But I know I am no match for Lord Fushan, so there is no need to waste time. Second place, I assume Lord Qishui is already satisfied?"

As he spoke, he also turned to look at Lord Qishui, who had just regained her composure.

Lord Qishui immediately nodded and said, "It has far exceeded my expectations. If not for Mr. Qin Lin, how would my meager strength qualify me for the territory ranked first? Everything is left entirely to Mr. Qin Lin's decision."

In fact, she now possessed not only her former territory but also Lord Yan Xue Bo's territory. The combined value of these two territories was already slightly higher than Lord Fushan's territory!

She had previously ranked only eighth; what reason did she have to be dissatisfied now?

Moreover...

Even if she had the desire to obtain first place, it was not within her power to decide. Now that she had witnessed Qin Lin's strength, she regretted offering such high conditions earlier and failing to cultivate a good relationship.

Had she known this beforehand, what would it have mattered to simply lend him the Dice of Fate?

She would even have been willing to give it away!

Such a terrifying figure, capable of slaying a powerhouse like Lord Yan Xue Bo during the lower chaotic being stage, what kind of existence would he become once he ascended to a higher chaotic being?

If he were to become an eternal existence, she would have latched onto a thigh so thick it was beyond imagination!

"Fortunately, I originally intended to cultivate a friendship..." Lord Tianchuan sighed inwardly, feeling increasingly satisfied with her decision at that time.

As for the other higher chaotic beings one by one, their moods were quite complex.

"Since Mr. Qin Lin is willing to yield, I shall accept this favor."

Lord Fushan shook his head with a smile, then looked at the other lords and said, "Is there anyone else dissatisfied with the rankings who wishes to issue a challenge?"

Seeing that none of the lords spoke up, he nodded slightly and said, "In that case, let this ranking battle end here."

Watching this scene from the side, Lin Qing could not help but sigh inwardly.

He indeed had no confidence in dealing with Lord Fushan.

After all, Lord Fushan's will was on the same level as his own, and his will would only be stronger than Lin Qing's. Even after being struck by the Great Annihilation of the Illusory World, he would still retain at least two or three tenths, or even more, of his strength.

Furthermore, Lord Fushan was skilled in defense and suppression; even if Lin Qing unleashed his full power, he might not be able to harm Lord Fushan.

Moreover, Lord Fushan had previously intended to help him, and Lin Qing remembered that in his heart.

"Young friend Qin Lin, do you have time to talk later?"

At this moment, Lord Fushan's telepathic voice suddenly rang out.

Lin Qing immediately replied via telepathy, "Very well. After I finish speaking with Lord Qishui, we can talk."

Qishui Hall.

"Mr. Qin Lin, I am truly deeply grateful to you this time."

Lord Qishui looked at Lin Qing gratefully, then handed a space crystal to him, saying, "This is the reward due to Mr. Qin Lin."

After receiving it, Lin Qing sensed it briefly and could not help but raise an eyebrow slightly, saying, "According to our agreement, I helped Lord Qishui secure second place in the ranking battle. Shouldn't you have lent me the Dice of Fate for free for thirty-eight million years?"

Within the void inside this space crystal, not only was the Dice of Fate stored, but also one hundred thousand grains of cosmic sand and a black card printed with strange patterns.

"That is because I did not expect Lord Yan Xue Bo to be killed."

Lord Qishui shook her head slightly and said, "Originally, I thought that even if I were fortunate enough to secure second place, I would incur Lord Yan Xue Bo's enmity because of it. Even if I gained benefits, I would bear risks, so I did not intend to offer any reward. But now that Lord Yan Xue Bo has been killed, there is no longer any need to worry."

She sighed again, "Now Lord Yan Xue Bo's territory belongs to me, and other lords, intimidated by the existence of Mr. Qin Lin, will not dare to challenge me for a short time. The period during which I can reap benefits from this territory will certainly exceed thirty-eight million years. Mr. Qin Lin has bestowed such a great favor; naturally, I cannot be stingy. If I could not provide more cash, I would even feel I gave too little with these one hundred thousand grains of cosmic sand."

Lin Qing guessed she was just finding an excuse to give a bit more, but he did not expose her, simply asking, "What is this black card?"

"A membership card of the 'Chaos Merchant Guild'."

Lord Qishui immediately explained, "This card still has over one thousand points. Consider it my compensation to Mr. Qin Lin; please do not refuse."

"A membership card of the 'Chaos Merchant Guild'?" Lin Qing looked at her with surprise.

The Chaos Merchant Guild is a supreme power spanning all human transcendental civilizations, and whether purchasing or selling, all goods originate from the endless chaos.

In the Chaos Merchant Guild, cosmic sand is not used as currency at all; instead, points within the guild are used.

As for how to obtain points?

They can only be exchanged for various strange treasures from the chaos!

And purchasing various goods from the guild also requires spending points.

It is said that even ultimate existences purchase or sell through the Chaos Merchant Guild; it can be said this is an extremely high-end platform and channel.

"I have heard that often only eternal existences can obtain a membership card of the Chaos Merchant Guild."

Lin Qing could not help but look at Lord Qishui. "Among the high-level chaotic beings, only those most peak terrifying figures could possibly receive the Chaotic Merchant Guild's early favor. Does Lord Qishui actually have it too?"

"It was from a chance encounter I once had." Lord Qishui shook her head and said, "I once obtained part of the relics of an Eternal Existence, and among them was this membership card of the Chaotic Merchant Guild."

"Lord Qishui is actually willing to give it to me?" Lin Qing looked at her.

"My universe treasure has already been cultivated to its limit, and I cannot afford other useful items, so the points remain." Lord Qishui shook her head and said, "With Mr. Qin Lin such a genius, he will surely receive the Chaotic Merchant Guild's favor in the future and obtain a membership card in advance; I am merely adding flowers to the brocade."

Lin Qing pondered for a moment and said, "I do indeed need this card. Once I obtain a new one, I will return this card to you."

It was a benefit given for free, and he had a need for it, so naturally he would not refuse.

"It is fine, no need to rush." Lord Qishui immediately smiled and said.

She was not afraid that Mr. Qin Lin would want too much; she only feared that the other party was too arrogant and simply disdained the small benefit she gave, in which case she would have no way to build a good relationship.

As for those more than a thousand points?

Those were also the more than a thousand points she had just obtained by temporarily selling various chaotic treasures from her collection to the Chaotic Merchant Guild, with a value of at least over a hundred thousand universe sands.

Otherwise, who would have the time to leave more than a thousand points on a card that they could not spend?