Martial World's
Ch 2107 - Compromise
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“What does this mean?”
Seeing Lin Ming store the Book of Eon, the skin of the Elders of the Ancient Eon Sect became ice-cold.
“It seems like I never said I would give the Book of Eon to the Ancient Eon Sect, right?” Lin Ming confidently declared. “The ritual books of ceremonies are obtained by those who find their lucky chances. In the Dark Abyss, it also seems that there is a legend spread – that abyssals who get such books will have a greater chance of passing the abyssal ritual exam.”
As Lin Ming said these words, the Great Elder's eyes narrowed. He looked at Lin Ming for a long time and then calmly said, “Could it be you ... want to take the Book of Eon and enter the Demon God Tomb?”
“Iya!”
As this word fell into the ears of the Council of Elders, their skin darkened like night.
The Book of Eon had finally returned to the Ancient Eon Sect after so many obstacles, so how could they possibly let a junior take it? As for taking him to the Demon God Tomb, if he entered the Demon God Tomb only with the cultivation of the upper Empyrean, it would be, isn't that the same as throwing meat dumplings into a pack of dogs and giving the Book of Eon to someone else?
They had originally thought that Lin Ming had brought the Book of Eon back to the Ancient Eon Sect to exchange it for certain conditions, and because of the tradition of the totem level influence, it was not, as long as the request is not too outrageous then they will have it agreed.
But they never thought that Lin Ming would have this kind of thinking!
The truth was that out of the eight Elders of the Ancient Eon Sect present, most of their thoughts were that after obtaining the Book of Eon they would then secretly hide it, he said, and even after the Demon God Tomb had been opened for a long time they still would not publicly announce that the Book of Eon had been returned to their sect.
They believed that even if one of their people brought the Book of Eon to the Demon God Tomb, the chances of them obtaining an inheritance on their body were very slim.
The likely result is that the Book of Eon will be stolen by others and their people will lose their lives.
But if they were to hide the Book of Eon, storing up their power until the next Demon God Tomb was opened, perhaps the Book of Eon could find a better use.
However, there were three young Elders who did not have such thoughts. Although they had just entered the True Divinity realm, they were still young and their potential was relatively large. They each vaguely believed that they had hope of passing the abyssal ritual examination.
As for the next time the Demon God Tomb was opened, it was an event that was too far away. They will grow old at that time and their potential will diminish. The chances of them passing the abyssal ritual would be zero.
In other words, the opening of this Demon God Tomb was their only chance.
The temptation to become an abyssal level totem was simply too great, so great that they could not withstand it. At this moment, as the three young Elders looked at Lin Ming, their eyes shone with a strange and greedy light.
“Omong blank what are you talking about !?” The Great Elder suddenly shouted, finally becoming angry. Lin Ming came to their Ancient Eon Sect and wanted not only a place in the Demon God Tomb but also a map as well as the Laws and demon crystals left behind by Eon after death.
He wanted all of that but also wanted to bring the Book of Eon to the Demon God Tomb. He did not offer anything in return but wanted everyone to hand over all the profits to him. Where in the world would there be such a good deed?
However, facing the Great Elders cold words, Lin Ming remained calm. He said, “You can't really believe that just the map and the entrance to the Demon God Tomb is enough to exchange for the Book of Eon. As for the three days of meditation to comprehend the Laws and the demon crystals left behind by Eon, I can't believe you really wouldn't feel ashamed to say that. According to what I know, when these Laws and demon crystals were given to the members of the Council of Elders to look at, this period of time was usually granted in decades or centuries!
“Everyone should understand more than me about how valuable the Book of Eon really is! It seemed like there was a rumor that said the Ancient Eon Sect was falling apart and the destiny of the sect had ended, and all of this was related to the lost Book of Eon!”
Regarding the matters regarding the destiny of the Ancient Eon Sect, these were all information obtained from the True Divinity Elders of the Demon Association.
This sounds a bit superstitious, but when one really thinks about it, it is actually very true!
This was because the existence of the six great totem level influences was not formed by a group of abyssal demons that gathered together and clapped. Instead, the influence of this level of totem was born.
Each of them corresponded to one of the six totem-level bottomless abyss.
One level of abyssal totems to one level of totem influence, no more and no less.
Although some of the totem level influences had lost the abyssal level totem that led them, and could even be said to be declining because of this, they at least still had their ceremonial rite books.
With the presence of the ceremonial books, only a few influences were willing to provoke them.
This was because no one could guarantee that there would be no day when a higher abyssal with a monstrous level of talent would use this ceremonial rite book to pass through the abyssal ritual and become a demon the new abyssal level totem.
Like this, the effect of those declining totem levels would be subject to this new totem level abyss and make them their ruler.
Because of this, most influences were unwilling to take such a risk to offend a large giant that had a very deep background and was not too weak to begin with.
However, the Ancient Eon Sect was different.
They did not have their ceremonial rite books. After Eon died, the Book of Eon appeared in the Dark Abyss for some time before disappearing. Since then it's been gone for billions of years!
As time passed, more and more influences began to slowly believe that the Book of Eon would never be found again.
If so then the Ancient Eon Sect would never have a new abyssal level totem leading them.
And if there were only five abyss level totems left, why should there be six level totem influences?
During these years, the Ancient Eon Sect had accumulated countless riches, rare cultivation methods, skills, blood pills, high-end demon crystals …
There were even crystals left behind by Eon in the past; this would definitely be something that everyone else had coveted!
This was also the reason why internal arguments broke out in the Ancient Eon Sect and many factions were formed. The heart is always worried. Some True Divinity level Elders thought that if the Ancient Eon Sect was truly annexed by other influences someday then the moment their sect was destroyed, it would be, they could still take their people and go somewhere far away, and not involve themselves in the next mess.
Thus, regardless of what had been done, the reappearance of the Book of Eon was a major event for the Ancient Eon Sect.
This was even true if it was taken by someone else!
This is because the news will always spread. Of course, if they could keep the book in the Ancient Eon Sect then it would be better.
After listening to Lin Ming poke at the Ancient Eon Sect's infirmary, some Elders felt their hearts beating fast.
But, they could not help but admit that what Lin Ming said was a fact.
In terms of value, the Book of Eon might even be enough to exchange for the Laws and demon crystals left behind by Eon!
The Great Elder did not speak, only staring at Lin Ming. His gaze was as sharp as a sword, as if he could pierce through the void with his eyes. If the bottomless abyss with insufficient strength was glared at by these eyes then their souls would be pierced!
Lin Ming confidently returned the Great Elder's gaze. He kept saying, “Let's take 10,000 steps back. Even if I bring the Book of Eon to the Demon God Tomb and be taken by someone, news of this will still spread and it will be an advantage for your Ancient Eon Sect. This is much more valuable than the little things I want! Moreover, the person holding the Book of Eon was the same as Eon himself who was present and even had the authority to lead the Ancient Eon Sect. You must not forget the tradition of totem level influence! ”
Lin Ming had placed the Book of Eon back into his inner world. If these Elders did not kill him then they could not obtain the Book of Eon.
But killing Lin Ming was something that these Elders did not dare to do.
The Great Elder's lips twitched. Then, he smiled and said, “If that's the case, then we'll discuss things about the Book of Eon later. First of all we will return to the main faction for now!”
“Oh?”
The change in tone of The Great Elder made Lin Ming slightly surprised. But actually, he did not think that this change in tone was strange, it was just too sudden.
The moment the other Ancient Eon Sect Elders heard the words of the Great Elder, they were stunned. Someone said with voice transmission, “You will agree to the terms?”
“And what if we don't do it?” The Great Elder rhetorically asked the other Elders as he looked them in the eye. The other Elders were at a loss for words.
“We will come back first and discuss this later.” As the Great Elder spoke, he flew away.
Lin Ming narrowed his eyes and watched the Great Elder's figure disappear into the horizon, silently keeping watch. Even with the Book of Eon serving as his protective talisman, he still had to be wary of any plans these old fellows might have.
Lin Ming did not want to go to the main faction, but he wanted to see the Laws and the demon crystals left behind by Eon.
These were things that would be very useful to Lin Ming.
Since he understood the Book of Eon, he naturally had to go through Eon's abyssal ritual. If he could make his demonic avatar understand the Laws of Eon before, then even if he did not fully understand them, it would still be beneficial.
Once he had truly grasped the Laws of Eon, he could then leave the Ancient Eon Sect Headquarters to avoid any disputes that might come his way. He could search for a safe place outside and wait for the Demon God Tomb to open. It would be a safer choice to make.
However, Lin Ming did not expect that at an unexpected time, fate would come with an unexpected change …