Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and said slowly, "I, Jiang Chen, am not an unreasonable person. Even if I demand compensation from you, it won’t be excessive!"

He raised a hand and gently stroked his chin.

With a playful smile in his eyes, Jiang Chen spoke slowly under the murderous glares of the gathered powerhouses, "Every faction involved in this affair must compensate me with ten billion Lower-Grade Spirit Crystals, one billion Middle-Grade Spirit Crystals, and one hundred million Upper-Grade Spirit Crystals. This is the basic compensation. It is non-negotiable!"

At these words,

Ancestor Mountain was in an uproar!

Ten billion Lower-Grade Spirit Crystals, one billion Middle-Grade Spirit Crystals, and one hundred million Upper-Grade Spirit Crystals.

That all added up to over a trillion Lower-Grade Spirit Crystals!

A trillion Lower-Grade Spirit Crystals was equivalent to a hundred years of an Upper Grade Dynasty’s income...

’And he calls that *not* excessive?!’

Yuyang Liekong’s face was as red as a monkey’s rear as he glared at Jiang Chen. "Jiang Chen, aren’t you going too far?"

"You’re insatiably greedy!"

"Aren’t you afraid you’ll choke on it?!"

The crowd exclaimed.

Even the deeply calculating Long Chan and Song Tiancheng narrowed their eyes, a dangerous light gleaming within them.

Jiang Chen glanced at them and said coolly, "Too far? You were all trying to take my life just now. Or do you think my life isn’t worth this paltry sum?"

"..."

The crowd was speechless.

Number one on the Human Venerable List before the age of twenty, a Union Palace Realm cultivation, a Spirit King Level Divine Thought Master.

He had slain a Venerable Emperor expert!

His Divine Thought had shaken a Human Emperor!

And behind him was a suspected Emperor Realm expert.

The life of such a peerless genius wasn’t worth just a trillion Lower-Grade Spirit Crystals—even a hundred trillion or a quadrillion wouldn’t be enough!

Long Chan and Song Tiancheng exchanged a look.

Song Tiancheng sent a voice transmission, "Long Chan, what do you say?"

"Give it to him!"

Long Chan pondered for a moment before replying, "Given this kid’s temperament, if we refuse to compromise, I’m afraid he’ll have that expert behind him take action. A wise man doesn’t fight a losing battle. We’ll wait until we get back and report this to the old ancestor. Let the old ancestor decide!"

"Alright!"

Song Tiancheng nodded.

The two spoke at the same time: "Jiang Chen, we agree!"

With a flick of their fingers, two Storage Rings flew toward Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen swept his Divine Thought over them. They were filled with mountains of Spirit Crystals, all of them Upper-Grade Spirit Crystals, totaling one hundred and eleven million.

Putting away the Storage Rings, Jiang Chen smiled. "As expected of the Dragon Emperor Ancient Country and the Great Yuan Dynasty. Your magnanimity is truly extraordinary!"

"Farewell!"

The two snorted coldly and turned to leave.

With even the Dragon Emperor Ancient Country and the Great Yuan Dynasty compromising, the other Human Emperors had no choice but to begrudgingly hand over their Spirit Crystals as well.

Then it was Yuyang Liekong’s turn.

His face was dark as he tossed a Storage Ring to Jiang Chen, saying viciously, "Take it. It’s just over a hundred million Upper-Grade Spirit Crystals. My Fengyang Ancient Country can still afford it. Just consider it a handout for a beggar!"

Jiang Chen accepted the Storage Ring but smiled faintly and held up a hand. "My apologies, but your price is different. The Fengyang Ancient Country’s fee is now five times the original amount... Additionally, I’ll need ten thousand Third-grade Spirit Medicines and one thousand Fourth-grade Spiritual Medicines. Otherwise, I’ll have to ask that senior of mine to personally come and collect it!"

At these words,

Yuyang Liekong clutched his chest. A mighty Human Emperor, he was so enraged he nearly coughed up blood!

"You... you... you’ve gone too far..." Yuyang Liekong pointed a trembling finger at Jiang Chen. "On what grounds does my Fengyang Ancient Country have to pay so much more?"

Jiang Chen said flatly, "Because you just threatened me."

"I..."

Yuyang Liekong wanted to slap himself. ’Even Long Chan and the others kept their mouths shut. Why was I in such a rush to run my mouth?’

He truly wished he could just kill Jiang Chen.

But the memory of that terrifying blue finger flashed through his mind, and Yuyang Liekong’s clenched fist went limp. With a bitter smile and a venomous glint in his eyes, he threw out another Storage Ring. "I only have three hundred Fourth-grade Spiritual Medicines here, and no Third-grade Spirit Medicines. I’ll substitute the rest with Spirit Crystals. In total, it’s one billion Upper-Grade Spirit Crystals. Are you satisfied now?"

"Mm, not bad."

Jiang Chen nodded in satisfaction, put away the Storage Ring, and let his gaze sweep over the remaining few.

In the crowd, the remaining Human King Powerhouses from the Six Mountains Dynasty, along with Bing Qianchi of the Royal Family and Wang Shangwu of the Ice King Race, all stiffened.

The Six Mountains Dynasty’s expedition had been led by Yue Qianshan, who was now dead.

Only a single expert at the Sixth Stage of the Human King Realm remained. Facing Jiang Chen, he had no power to resist and quickly said, "The Six Mountains Dynasty is willing to pay compensation..."

In the end, the Six Mountains Dynasty paid two billion Upper-Grade Spirit Crystals, along with numerous treasures and Spirit Medicines, before leaving in disgrace.

As for Bing Qianchi and Wang Shangwu...

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, his gaze landing on the two of them. A smile touched his lips as he said slowly, "Clan Leader Bing, Clan Leader Wang, have you two made up your minds? Will you fight me to the death, or will you hand over the compensation?"

The two exchanged a glance.

They both gave a bitter smile, hung their heads, and ground out through clenched teeth, "I... I’ll pay!"

"Excellent!"

Jiang Chen grinned. "Clan Leader Wang, your Ice King Race can compensate me with ten billion Lower-Grade Spirit Crystals!"

"T-T-Ten billion?" Wang Shangwu’s eyes went wide, and he stared blankly in anger before roaring, "My Ice King Race can’t possibly produce that many Spirit Crystals!"

"If you don’t have Spirit Crystals, you can use treasures like Spirit Medicines or Profound Weapons to cover the debt. How about this: I’ll give you three days. Within three days, deliver the ten billion in compensation to Purple Wind City, and our account will be settled. If you’re short by even a single coin after three days, I’ll have to ask my senior to pay the Ice King Race a visit," Jiang Chen said coolly.

Wang Shangwu instantly deflated like a popped balloon. He hung his head and said, "I... I understand."

Jiang Chen turned to Bing Qianchi.

Bing Qianchi was also looking at him.

Their eyes met.

Bing Qianchi’s face alternated between pale and ashen. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Jiang Chen, if you have the guts, have that person behind you kill me. If you want me to compromise with you, there’s not a chance in hell!"

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow. "Rest assured, Clan Leader Bing, I won’t have your Royal Family compensate me with anything!"

"Hm?"

Bing Qianchi froze, looking at Jiang Chen in disbelief.

’He and I have an irreconcilable, life-or-death grudge. Why would Jiang Chen let the Royal Family off the hook, of all people?’

The smile on Jiang Chen’s face grew wider, yet his voice became bone-chillingly cold. "I said it before... I’m saving you for myself. I will be the one to personally take your dog’s life. One day, I will naturally visit your Royal Family’s territory and exterminate your Royal Family!"

This Bing Qianchi had tried to kill him time and time again.

Back in Purple Wind City, he had even launched a sneak attack that almost killed him.

This was an irreconcilable feud!

They were as incompatible as fire and water!

Towards his friends, Jiang Chen was like the Sea of All Rivers, tolerant and magnanimous; towards his enemies, he always sought revenge for the smallest grievance!

’Since Bing Qianchi and the Royal Family want me dead, then I’ll use their entire Royal Family to quench the fury in my heart!’

A cold light glinted in Bing Qianchi’s eyes. He stared at Jiang Chen and sneered, "Fine. I’ll be waiting for you!"

With a cold snort, he flicked his sleeve and left.

The other powerhouses also dispersed. Zhao Hongluan, Purple Wind Frost, and Gai Shi were now free, and they all gathered around Jiang Chen.

Powerhouses like Gai Jinlong and Zifeng Tianhen watched the youth chatting and laughing amongst Gai Shi, Zhao Hongluan, and the others, like the moon surrounded by stars. A complex expression appeared on all their faces.

They knew... that from this day forward, a dazzling new star would rise in the lands of the Eastern Continent, and its ascent would be unstoppable!