bookandnovel Chapter 14793 Not Falling for It
Chapter 14793 Not Falling for It
Chapter 14793 Not Falling for It
Yao Tianji smiled faintly: "The person behind this is trying to use this item to force my Holy Rune Academy and the Silent Extinction Court to suffer heavy losses, so that he can reap the benefits."
Li Hanwen nodded: "This person's intentions are undeniably ruthless."
Jiang Chuan suddenly spoke, his tone certain: "It's that young man surnamed Ling!"
Yao Tianji chuckled: "Who else could it be but him? This kid is quite clever. Knowing he couldn't keep this item, he handed it over voluntarily. He figured we wouldn't give up easily, and once we got involved in the struggle, it would be entirely beneficial to him."
As he spoke, he lowered his eyes and looked at the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword in his hand, sighing softly, "This thing is indeed too hot to handle."
Li Hanwen suddenly spoke, his voice low and trembling with barely suppressed emotion: "The Demon Lord's Treasure!"
The Demon Lord's Treasure!
As soon as those four words were spoken, the hall fell into a deathly silence.
The Demon Lord was a true legendary figure on the Bai Ze Continent, an ancient giant.
The treasure he left behind, without a doubt, is an unparalleled opportunity that could change the fate of an entire world.
Especially for the Holy Rune Academy... the scriptures left behind by the Demon Lord must contain the most advanced Holy Rune Dao.
Since the disappearance of the founder of the Holy Rune Academy, no one in the academy has been able to draw a high-level seven-star holy rune stone.
If they could obtain the Demon Lord's treasure, then drawing high-grade seven-star holy runes would no longer be an unattainable dream for them.
Moreover, according to legend, the treasure left behind by the Demon Lord also contains the ultimate secrets of martial arts.
It can be said that no one in the world is not yearning for the Demon Lord's treasure.
Even the aloof and detached Holy Rune Academy is no exception.
But Yao Tianji was also well aware that even if they held the only key to unlocking the Demon Lord's treasure, they might not actually be able to obtain that earth-shattering treasure...
Because the exact location of the Demon Lord's treasure is currently under the control of the Silent Court, firmly held in the palm of the Silent Court Master, and cannot be coveted by others.
Just as the hall fell silent, everyone at a loss, Li Hanwen suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with a hint of probing: "How about we cooperate with them?"
Yao Tianji slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Li Hanwen, his eyes filled with a question.
The latter nodded slightly, softened his tone, and explained in detail:
“We have the key to the Demon Lord’s Black Sky Sword, and the Silent Court has the exact location of the treasure. Why don’t we put aside our differences for now and join forces with them? At that time, we can share the Demon Lord’s treasure hidden in the Silent Court. It won’t be a loss for us.”
Yao Tianji remained silent, his fingertips gently caressing the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword in his palm, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes... Li Hanwen's suggestion seemed feasible, but it harbored hidden dangers.
Before Yao Tianji could speak, Jiang Chuan retorted first, his tone firm and serious:
"Absolutely not! The Court of Annihilation will never agree to such cooperation."
In their eyes, the entire Silent Realm is theirs for the taking, and the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword is a treasure they are determined to obtain. How could they possibly share the spoils with us?
If we proactively approach them to discuss cooperation, it's tantamount to seeking help from a tiger; in the end, we'll be devoured, leaving not even bones behind.
Yao Tianji nodded slowly, deeply agreeing: "Jiang Chuan is right. The Lord of the Silent Extinction Court is ambitious and is no longer satisfied with controlling the Silent Extinction Realm. Now that the Demon Lord's treasure has appeared in the world, he will definitely want to take it all for himself. If we take the initiative to deliver it to his door, we will only be walking into a trap."
Li Hanwen's expression darkened, and his tone became more urgent:
"But if we do that, the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword will become a real source of trouble if it stays in our hands! All the forces in the world are eyeing it covetously, and we will be drawn into the conflict sooner or later."
Yao Tianji sighed softly, his voice tinged with helplessness:
"Yes, that young man surnamed Ling is clearly deliberately throwing this hot potato at us. If we don't deal with this matter properly as soon as possible, our Holy Rune Academy may really be in big trouble."
He knew in his heart that although the Holy Rune Academy held a prestigious position and possessed considerable strength in the chaotic martial arts world, having gathered the world's top Holy Rune Masters and possessing profound resources, it was not yet strong enough to dominate the world and resist all forces alone.
This Demon Lord Black Sky Sword is like a time bomb. As long as it remains in the academy, it will continue to attract the covetousness of various forces, and sooner or later it will bring annihilation to the academy.
Inside the main hall, the gazes of Li Hanwen, Jiang Chuan, and Jiang Chenguang were all focused on Yao Tianji... What to do next, how to deal with the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword, was entirely up to him.
As the dean of the Holy Rune Academy, every decision he makes concerns the life and death of the entire academy.
After a long silence, Yao Tianji slowly raised his eyes, a resolute glint in them, and said in a deep voice, "This thing cannot be kept."
After speaking, he looked towards the misty expanse outside the hall, his tone carrying a deeper meaning:
“Think about it carefully. The Lord of the Silent Court has remained completely silent since Jiang Tu was killed and the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword fell into our hands. In addition, those top figures in the Chaotic Martial Realm who covet the treasure have also remained inactive. Is this normal?”
He paused, his tone growing increasingly firm: "Absolutely not normal."
The people in the hall fell silent again, their brows furrowed as they pondered.
They all understood that the Demon Lord's treasure was an unprecedented opportunity, and no powerful or ambitious person in the world could resist its allure. How could they be so calm?
These top figures, seemingly inactive at this moment, are in fact secretly plotting and waiting for the best opportunity to reap the benefits. Their inaction is merely a prelude to watching the Holy Rune Academy and the Silent Court clash first, weakening each other's strength.
After a moment, Li Hanwen broke the silence first, his tone tinged with urgency: "Then what should we do now? Keeping it will bring trouble, but if we send it away, we don't know who to give it to. Cooperating with the Silent Court is not an option either."
Yao Tianji lowered his head, gazing at the pitch-black Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword in his hand, which exuded an eerie aura. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he said softly, "Auction it. Put it up for public auction and get a good price."
Li Hanwen and Jiang Chuan were both slightly taken aback, their faces showing confusion.
After a moment, Li Hanwen spoke first, his tone tinged with confusion: "Dean, our Holy Rune Academy is extremely wealthy, possessing countless Holy Rune Stones and rare materials. We are not lacking in wealth."
Jiang Chuan suddenly chuckled and slowly explained:
“Brother Li is absolutely right. We are not lacking in wealth, but we do lack some extremely rare and hard-to-find cultivation materials and holy rune consumables, aren’t we? Moreover, auctioning this item is not our main purpose.”
He paused slightly at this point, his tone becoming serious:
"Our true intention is to show the world that the Holy Rune Academy has no intention of monopolizing the Demon Lord's Black Sky Sword, and is willing to hand it over so that people around the world can compete for it fairly."
Only in this way can we completely extricate ourselves from this murky water, without offending either the Silent Court or those top powers secretly coveting the treasure.