Chapter 134 - More and More Spirit Stones! (2/2)
This is a problem of interest. Joty knows that Krune's group comes from the Yule Continent, which is indeed a lot poorer than the other continents. Not to mention that since Arlan and the others also paid before, it couldn't be considered unjust anymore. First of all, no one is obligating them to pay for anything. As far as everyone is concerned, they can very well leave right now and go parted ways.
Arlan, Lofa, and Tasier didn't say anything. They don't need the spirit stones to start with. They also know that Yusa was speaking on behalf of Ao, Krune, and Shinja. So they are free to do whatever they like during that time.
Krune then said.
”Very good, you will come to understand that this wasn't a bad decision at all. Even if you don't join the sect, you still have a huge chance of reaching the later parts of the tests.”
Krune's group then moved to the previous door that Krune spotted with his Divine Sense. After arriving there, he could see that quite a few slots had been taken by other cultivators, but there are still quite a few free.
Krune's group then moved close to send those guys ahead first when suddenly, another three teams appeared in front of them. The leader of that alliance looked at Krune's wisp form amazed, he has never thought that he would see a wisp in this place. But nonetheless, that wasn't the reason why they blocked Krune's team path, so he quickly regained his composure and said.
”Those who want to use this door will have to pay a fee. One thousand Rank Five low-quality spirit stone per head. Otherwise, get the hell out!”
Let alone Krune and Yusa, even Ao and Shinja's eyes lit up at that moment. They aren't thinking about sell door slots like them. Krune's group idea was a lot more practical than wait for contestants to come. They will simply beat anyone in front of them. After that, they will ask for spirit stones. If they don't pay, they will cripple their cores and dantians. Nothing will happen to their bodies outside, but their chance to enter the sect will be gone.
”Brothers, what a great idea you just had! But let me ask you, how exactly will you collect the payment?”
That was the only thing puzzling Krune at the moment, and that is why he hasn't made a move yet too. Otherwise, he would have already crushed those guys there and then. Joty Marcat's group issue is different, they are from the same planet, so they can't simply flee from the debt. Not to mention that their Sect, Clans, or whatever reputation would also be on the line.
The guy only thought that Krune wanted a guarantee, so he said.
”In the illusory realm, everything that you possess is also replicated inside. So the blood contracts are also part of it. As you probably know, blood contracts put restrictions on the soul, and you are inside the illusory realm in soul only. That means that even an illusory blood contract is still effective against your soul.”
Krune's group nodded. It really makes sense now that they thought about it. Krune then looked at the three teams in front of him, a total of thirty-four cultivators and demon beasts. He then moved forward and said.
”Very well, each one of you has to pay one thousand Rank Five high-quality spirit stones. Otherwise, we will cripple you, and that will be the end of your exam.”
The guys from the other teams were taken aback. Suddenly, they burst in laugh.
”A wisp has just threatened us! Can you believe that?”
”Let alone that, look at the numbers of his group. He thinks that they can deal with all of us.”
Their leader was a lot more serious, though. For him to say that in this situation, he must have some confidence or be an idiot. He refuses to believe that an idiot would be able to arrive at the Divine Path Sect entrance exam, though. He then sent a Divine Sense message to everyone.
”Pay attention, something is not right.”
Immediately, all the laughs stopped, and everyone spread their Divine Senses. But other than Krune's team, there wasn't a single other team around. Krune felt their Divine Sense scanning everything and then said.
”You don't need to look, we don't have any support behind us. So, are you giving the spirit stones, or should we beat you first for you to understand.”
If Krune could be in his human form now, he would definitely be showing an evil smile. But that wasn't necessary, that is because Ao and the others were doing it in Krunes instead. In Arlan and Tasier's case, they don't need spirit stones, but they welcome a fight like that with open arms. Lofa and Mina just sighed, though. But they stepped forward to help nonetheless.
The only ones a little apprehensive were the second group. But they gritted their teeth and stepped forward too, it will be of no use if they don't even have the guts to take a group battle like this. Not to mention that their deal with Krune's group was for them to stop other contestants from fighting for their slots. There was nothing there about protecting them while they are outside.
But to their surprise, Krune's group had no need for their help. Krune alone could deal with at least ten at once, even without the Tribulation Lightning. As for Ao and the others, they might not be as strong as Krune, but with their strength alone, they could still take quite a few by themselves.
Of course, the reason why they could deal with these three teams' alliance is that they aren't strong to start with. If it was an alliance of three top-ranked worlds, things definitely wouldn't be this easy. Krune's group still remembers Boen during the Elemental test, who had similar elemental control even without the Myriad Energy Meridians.
But there is very little chance of finding a group like that, especially one asking for spirit stone. Contestants from those places would never lack spirit stones to start with. In the end, Krune's group is a rare poor, and strong team at the same time.