Chapter 1060 How Many Others Remain
"Young friend Chen Yang can stand firm under such circumstances, he must have extraordinary merits."
Everyone's perception of Chen Yang began to shift.
They had initially thought Chen Yang was merely an ordinary prodigy among martial artists, but now, to have received Qin Yi's inheritance, he truly could not be judged by ordinary standards.
Chen Yang chuckled lightly, offering no explanation.
Some things were simply too difficult to achieve relying on one person alone.
Moreover, Chen Yang did not believe that merely obtaining a foundation-building technique would guarantee successful foundation building.
However, with this technique, at least the insurmountable mountain pressing down on everyone had disappeared.
As they chatted, Wu Min began to explain to Chen Yang the reasons behind their decision to enter the spatial rift.
"The space we intended to enter was not this one, but another. This path leads to another world, which was known as the Netherworld long ago. Its spiritual energy was low, and it was filled with impurities."
"You've entered once before, so you must know that it's teeming with ferocious beasts. They move in large groups, and while their intelligence isn't high, most can develop their own sentience once they reach the Venerable realm."
"At least in our memories, the Netherworld was under someone's control. As for now, after thousands of years have passed, we cannot be certain of its current state."
Chen Yang couldn't help but feel a touch of surprise upon hearing Wu Min describe the Netherworld's spiritual energy as low.
If that was considered low, then what level of spiritual energy could be considered high?
"After we entered, our plan was to try and find a detour or attempt a breakthrough within the Netherworld. If we could achieve a breakthrough and recover our former strength, that would be ideal. Even if we couldn't, we would at least gain some ability to protect ourselves."
At this point, Wu Min sighed softly. "Fate is unpredictable. Back then, I thought I had escaped disaster, only to find my strength had dropped by several realms. And now that I've just woken up, I have to embark on another arduous journey."
Someone beside him chuckled, "Wu Min, what are you lamenting about at a time like this? Of those who survived back then, how many are still here?"
"To have survived this long is enough."
Upon hearing this, many people chuckled. For them, having survived was indeed enough.
Chen Yang, listening to their words, looked at these martial artists with renewed respect.
Their ability to maintain such a carefree attitude at this juncture was truly remarkable.
That afternoon, through the concerted efforts of all the sects, the materials Wu Min required were completely gathered.
Wu Min nodded with satisfaction. "This is quite satisfactory."
In Wu Min's view, the quality of the materials might be slightly inferior, but they were sufficient to establish the connection for the spatial portal.
Just as Wu Min was about to act, Chen Yang spotted two familiar figures.
They were Rong Yuqing and Gong Chengchun of Tianji Linglong.
Upon arriving at Sword Sect, Rong Yuqing and Gong Chengchun had indeed seen Chen Yang. However, seeing him conversing privately with a group of unfamiliar individuals, they decided not to interrupt.
After their eyes met, Chen Yang flickered his feet and arrived beside Rong Yuqing and Gong Chengchun.
"Why have you two come here?"
Rong Yuqing pointed to the materials near Wu Min and offered a faint smile. "Of course, we're here for business."
Chen Yang immediately understood. No wonder Sword Sect had managed to procure all the materials so quickly; they had bought them from Tianji Linglong!
Chen Yang chuckled with a mix of amusement and exasperation. "I assume you've made quite a profit this time?"
Considering the vast quantity of materials, many of which Chen Yang had never seen before, and Sword Sect's urgent need, Rong Yuqing would have had to charge a hefty price to be reasonable.
However, this time, Chen Yang had guessed wrong.
Rong Yuqing glanced at Chen Yang and retorted, "What are you implying? I am a merchant, it's true, but some money can be made, and some profit is better left untouched."
Chen Yang looked at Rong Yuqing in astonishment. Was this the same Boss Rong he knew?
Gong Chengchun, seeing this, began to explain to Chen Yang. "Boss Rong is aware of the spatial portal's destruction. She heard from the people at Sword Sect that many young martial artists were trapped inside, and the situation was urgent. So, she delivered the goods directly."
"Everything was sold at cost price. Not a single spirit stone was earned."
Chen Yang coughed awkwardly. "I've misjudged you."
Rong Yuqing snorted, but still produced a portion of spirit stones and handed them to Chen Yang. "The spirit stones from last time were already given to Old Zhou. These are the remainder."
Chen Yang accepted them, then paused, and placed them back into Rong Yuqing's hand.
Seeing them both look at him in confusion, Chen Yang shrugged. "Keep them for now. I want to take a share in the venture."
Rong Yuqing looked at Chen Yang with a peculiar expression. "You want to invest in Tianji Linglong? That won't be enough. You'll need at least..."
As soon as she finished speaking, both of them saw Chen Yang take several spirit stones from his pocket.
They were the top-grade spirit stones Rong Yuqing had just mentioned.
"Where did you get these?" Rong Yuqing was more than just shocked. She herself didn't possess many top-grade spirit stones, yet Chen Yang had produced so many at once.
"Haha, if I can invest, I'll invest. If not, just keep them for me for now."
"If I don't make it back in the future, and the martial artists from the manor go to you for supplies, you'll have to look after them."
Chen Yang knew the beasts in the Netherworld were powerful. Even with ancient martial artists like Zhou Zeyao and Wu Min this time, it would still be a dangerous undertaking.
Chen Yang needed to be prepared for all possibilities.
"You're going in?"
Rong Yuqing immediately understood that Chen Yang was venturing into something perilous.
The destruction of the spatial portal and the severe injuries sustained by the Sword Sect leader were all due to monsters from another dimension!
No matter how strong Chen Yang was, entering that place would be...
"Don't worry, I won't be going alone."
"However, preparations must be made in advance. Taking so many things in there and dying would be a waste."
As Chen Yang spoke, he noticed Rong Yuqing's expression seemed a bit off.
"What's wrong, Boss Rong?"
After Rong Yuqing put away the spirit stones, she smiled broadly. "You should have said so earlier. The reason I was willing to help Sword Sect was because they promised me that once the portal was opened, I could also enter."
This statement not only surprised Chen Yang but also left Gong Chengchun stunned.
Gong Chengchun recalled that Boss Rong had mentioned they would return after inspecting the spatial portal.
Tianji Linglong had no intention of getting involved with the spatial portal in the first place.
After all, even if there were great treasures to be traded in that other dimension, one would need to survive to bring them back!