Demon Sword Sect's Undercover-Chapter 828 - 827: A Stone’s Throw Away [Extra for Alliance Hierarch Ali]

Chapter 828: Chapter 827: A Stone’s Throw Away [Extra for Alliance Hierarch Ali]

PS: Initially, I intended to add more tonight, but seeing as a friend is anxious, I’ll update now. Thank you for your support, Ali!

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With a single move, Hou Niao succeeded, and he casually took over Bao Xishan’s Spiritual Green Stepping Swallow Horse. He politely greeted the remaining extraterrestrial visitors:

"This thing is under my control now, is that right?"

Tens of thousands of Jinxiu cultivators erupted in a great cheer. This hard-won victory was timely and proved a point: even those from the Lower Realm like Jinxiu could cultivate talents as outstanding as those in the Upper Realm, with no difference.

From this battle alone, these so-called visitors from the Upper Realm would no longer dare to look down on them, for even among cultivators of the same realm, there would be those who could defeat them. Once there was a first, could a second be far behind?

The long-repressed emotions now found an outlet, bringing immense joy and excitement to all.

The position of the Tongtian Three Realms’ cultivators in the Jinxiu Continent has also been determined. The Twelve Constellations are no longer the pinnacle of combat power because, above the constellation, there is a sole figure, a unique classification...

Heavenly Dog Swallowing Star!

Below, the crowd was excited; above, things were slightly awkward. Hou Niao maintained his indifferent attitude,

"See, I said I wouldn’t fight, but he wouldn’t believe me. Why bother? Actually, I belong to the kind that welcomes the arrival of the royal division, with big red flowers all ready..."

Zhi Xuan looked at him, unsure of what to say. Such a change was unexpected for them; it was way beyond their imagination, and there was no contingency plan for it.

They had considered that perhaps a few Jinxiu cultivators could endure ten breaths, but not in this manner. He alone put all the Upper Realm envoys in an embarrassing position. That Bao Xishan, he deserved to die!

Although they really wanted to challenge this Jinxiu Sword Cultivator on the spot, to suppress this agitating force, which would be beneficial for exerting influence on the Jinxiu Continent later, now was not the right time.

If they annihilated him now, the efforts of the forces behind these extraterrestrial envoys for the past two thousand years would go up in smoke. They would no longer be visitors from an Upper Realm cultivation civilization, but utter invaders!

They would face the most resolute resistance and ruthless rejection on this continent, and they would be unable to pass on the influence of the Upper Realm Daoist they represent. Moreover, once the halo is shattered, with merely a dozen people, they cannot act forcefully because this continent also has Golden Cores and Nascent Souls.

Composure is something they must maintain, especially before all Jinxiu cultivators.

After briefly communicating with other extraterrestrial visitors, Daoist Zhi Xuan smiled and said:

"You have won. This Stepping Swallow Horse is yours, to dispose of as you wish. But if you don’t mind, perhaps we could jointly discuss a plan. After all, distributing the Yuqing Spirit Machine as a whole would prevent things from getting too messy, right?"

Hou Niao was slightly surprised, "A whole? I didn’t quite get that. You are visitors from the Upper Realm, and I’m just a country bumpkin from Jinxiu. Aren’t these different?"

Daoist Zhi Xuan seriously replied, "You proved yourself, so you are one of us. I can now tell you a rule prevailing across the universe: it does not matter where you come from, only your strength!"

Hou Niao nodded, "Not bad, it makes sense."

"In the past, the distribution of the Yuqing Spirit Machine in Jinxiu Continent was around a thousand strands, with only half reaching hands because some people couldn’t pass the unlocking phase.

This distribution is different from before, to commemorate this day, so this time the quantity will only increase; but you should know that just as too much is as bad as too little, indiscriminate distribution not only doesn’t help but also hinders cultivators’ competitive spirit. Hence, even in our respective Upper Realms, such extraterrestrial items are not easily attainable.

There must be a rule, a threshold, a limit. Do you understand?"

The saying "things are precious when they are scarce" applies. To speak more rudely, you cannot feed a dog too full; if too full, it won’t chase prey. Maintaining a sense of hunger is crucial, and the same goes for humans.

"Our intention is to keep the overall distribution of the Yuqing Spirit Machine at around a thousand strands. Specifically, each of us here has a quota of a hundred strands, which you can distribute freely but not exceed. Is that clear?"

Hou Niao continued nodding, clearly aware that these so-called hundred strands of the Yuqing Spirit Machine were the best tools for these people to divide and draw in Jinxiu talents.

But for a native Jinxiu like him, it was not sufficient!

According to past methods, only True Disciples were qualified, so no one could complain, and they could only blame themselves for not working hard enough.

But now, the number of a hundred strands seemed to be more; however, trouble followed. True Disciples needed them, close friends couldn’t be forgotten, various connections, North Anhe, Shan Sect, Grassland, Lizhi Sea, northwest comrades, etc. How could they all be distributed?

A slight mishap in distribution could lead to a situation of neglecting one thing to attend to another. Everyone knew that Hou Niao had the right to allocate the hundred strands of the Yuqing Spirit Machine, with everyone assuming they were qualified. Ultimately, it would satisfy a hundred people and offend most others.

This was a trap, especially for him. Having such power was more trouble than having none, saving a headache.

But for other eleven Upper Realm envoys, this problem didn’t exist. They had no friends, no sects, and no significant relations to consider on the Jinxiu Continent, so each strand of the Yuqing Spirit Machine they gave would gain them a friendship, unlike Hou Niao; for each strand he gave, he would lose ten times as much friendship, or even more.

He didn’t care about the friendship of the majority, yet he wouldn’t allow himself to be fooled so easily. He was a country bumpkin, but it didn’t mean his head’s soft like a steamed bun!

Behind this seemingly fair decision was indeed a big trap targeting him, the country bumpkin. Being tempted was nothing more than gaining the acknowledgment of these so-called elites of the heavens?

Without your acknowledgment, would I not live?

"If there are no other objections, I will announce this in public? Daoist Hou, with incredible talent, has great potential on Jinxiu Continent. In the future, I firmly believe you will be the one to break the Heaven and Earth Chains first!"

Hou Niao was fed with grand but illusory promises, while other Upper Realm envoys looked at him with intriguingly complex gazes. Hou Niao coughed uncomfortably,

"Wait, I have a minor request, would you all be willing to listen?"

Although annoyed by this Sword Cultivator’s trouble, just like before the battle, Daoist Zhi Xuan remained as calm as possible.

Composure, he constantly reminded himself.

"Please speak, all twelve here have the right to express their opinions. We do not have issues of one issuing orders to another; everyone is equal and treated the same."

Hou Niao smiled slightly, "Seeing this technique, do you think I should continue using it?"

Without looking back, he drew his sword with a reverse grip, striking down on the Stepping Swallow Horse. The spirit horse was not a living entity but a form constrained by numerous Yuqing Spirit Machines, bound into horse shape by a certain power. With the sudden extra force, it immediately disintegrated.

Countless strands of Yuqing Spirit Machine fell towards Sui Mo City, simultaneously, the remaining eleven spiritual objects, be it crane, deer, snake, sheep, ox, lion, tiger, and so on, shattered as well under some mysterious linkage,

Endless Yuqing Spirit Machine, like a Spring Rain nourishing the earth.

Hou Niao shouted: "Heaven has bestowed the sweet dew, everyone help yourselves!"