Chapter 759: Resource Points (2/2)

”We are allies, not enemies. Because of that, one Immortal King can only attack one resource point if they don't have one yet, and if they get it, they can only defend this one and not attack another one.”

”The same thing is true for the other Realms, but in a less restrictive form. Peak Immortals can get three resource points, Major Circulation Immortals get six, and Minor Circulation Immortals get twelve,” Liran explained.

Gravis nodded. ”And I'm guessing that Arthur paid someone to take out as many resource points as possible?” Gravis asked.

Liran nodded. ”That's exactly what they are doing,” he said. ”Several Sects just so happen to decide to challenge us on the same day. This is not a coincidence. However, it's also not against the rules.”

”Even worse, several petitions to lower the Realm of some of our resource points have been submitted. Our Peak Immortals are pretty powerful in comparison to other Sects, but our Major Circulation Immortals are only a slight bit above average. Right now, a lot of Sects are deciding if some of our Peak Immortal resource points should be lowered to Major Circulation points.”

”With that, they would be able to get them easier. Additionally, getting a new resource point is also far more difficult than defending one. The most powerful Cultivators in each Realm defend the most important resource points. This means that only the B-Team can attack while the A-Team is on the defense.”

”So, even though our Peak Immortals get a new open spot, it would be very difficult for them to claim a new one for their Realm. Lastly, claiming the resource point of another Sect might enrage them and draw further retaliation.”

Gravis nodded. ”Makes sense. So, what would you have me do?” he asked.

”Show of strength and deterrence,” Liran said.

”Aggressive or defensive?” Gravis asked.

”Changing the spot of a defender is difficult if the previous defender is still alive,” Liran said. ”I can't just kill one of our members to let you take their place. Therefore, I would like you to claim three very valuable resource points of the three main aggressors. After that, you would still have nine left. The enemy will realize your power and will know that the most aggressive party would get your next claim.”

Gravis waited for more, but Liran was apparently done.

”Seriously? That's it?” Gravis asked.

Liran nodded. ”What else would you have me do?” he asked.

”How about I claim all twelve directly, and you threaten them with giving me enough Immortal Stones to make me a Major Circulation Immortal? At that point, I would be threatening six vastly more valuable spots,” Gravis said.

Liran sighed. ”I would, but we don't have the liquid funds right now. In order to make you an Early Major Circulation Immortal, we would need to spend 600,000 Immortal Stones. Theoretically, we have the money, but it's all been assigned already to the different defenders. I won't break my word.”

Gravis scratched his chin.

”Can I kill the defenders?” Gravis asked.

Liran nodded. ”This also serves as tempering. Without the chance of death, it wouldn't be tempering.”

”Can I keep their stuff?” Gravis asked.

Liran nodded.

Gravis thought some more.

”Do you have 300,000 Immortal Stones of liquid funds?” Gravis asked.

Liran frowned. ”The Sect only has so much, but I can make up for it with my private wealth.”

”Alright, then give them to me. In a day, I will return as a Late Minor Circulation Immortal and will attack the Major Circulation Areas,” Gravis said.

Liran's eyes opened widely. ”Wait, does that mean that you want to jump four levels against the most talented individuals? You should know that these Cultivators are far more powerful than normal Cultivators! All of them can jump an entire level.”

Gravis looked evenly at Liran. ”My Will-Aura is the main thing that allows me to jump so many levels, and the level suppression is my bane. A Mid Major Circulation Immortal that can jump two levels is weaker than a Late Major Circulation Immortal that has average Battle-Strength to me.”

”A Late Major Circulation Immortal would be four power levels higher than me. If they can jump one level, it would be more like 4.2 levels instead of five for me since the level suppression is the biggest factor.”

”4.2 levels is dangerous, but I've had far worse odds before.”