Zongwang: Unspeakable fear!

Chapter 1033 Returning the Favor and the Disappearance of Juliano (4K)

The Multiverse Trading Center is located in a secluded alley.

Gao Yang stood in front of a dilapidated door covered in rust. After a few seconds, he reached out and knocked on the door.

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A dull knocking sound reached the courtyard behind the door. After a moment, an aged but gentle voice rang in Gao Yang's ears: "Who is it?"

Gao Yang said softly, "I came here because of a commission."

The courtyard became noticeably quieter, and then the closed copper and iron gate slowly became transparent, revealing a verdant forest before Gao Yang's eyes.

Gao Yang stepped through the gate and into the forest.

After just over ten steps, a small cabin in the woods appeared before him. At the door of the cabin, a towering tree-man, over ten meters tall, was moving his roots at an extremely slow pace, walking towards Gao Yang.

The former tranquility had vanished from his light blue eyes, replaced by an irrepressible excitement and anticipation.

Upon seeing Gao Yang, Soul Master Sai Gu Nuodong's roots paused, then landed again.

He just stared at Gao Yang, when suddenly two streams of tree sap, glowing with blue light, flowed down from his eyes.

Several vines brushed against his face, and a smile appeared on Sai Gu's ancient, massive tree face as he looked at Gao Yang and greeted him, "Young friend, come and sit down."

As they were talking, the door to the small house opened, and tables, chairs, and other furniture quickly appeared in front of Sai Gu. Sai Gu sat down and looked at Gao Yang gently, saying, "I remember we should have met not long ago."

Gao Yang sat down opposite Sai Gu, nodded, and said, "It's been quite a while, so I came."

"Could it be that you already have news about the ancient tree?" Sai Gu poured tea for Gao Yang and asked with a hint of anticipation.

Gao Yang shook his head, and Sai Gu's eyes dimmed upon seeing this.

"No news? That's alright. After all, we've waited so long, and there's no need to wait any longer."

"I obtained a propagated branch of the Cangming Ancient Tree."

Before Sai Gu could finish speaking, he couldn't continue. His eyes widened as he stared at Gao Yang in disbelief. He leaned closer to Gao Yang and asked cautiously:
"What did you say? You obtained a propagating branch of the Azure Nether Ancient Tree? Is that true?"

Looking into Sai Gu's aged eyes, Gao Yang nodded seriously, and then, under Sai Gu's expectant gaze, a long box appeared in his hands.

This is naturally a box containing the propagation branches of the Cangming Ancient Tree. Although it cannot be brought into the Multiverse Trading Center, it is not a problem to materialize it so that Sai Gu can take a look at it.

Looking at the more than two-meter-long branch in the long box, tears that shimmered with blue light instantly welled up in her eyes.

Sai Gu trembled as he reached out the slender branches that formed his hand, stroking the long box, remaining silent for a long time.

It took him a while to calm down.

He looked at Gao Yang and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I made you laugh. I've just been in this multiverse for far too long."

Although this place is no different from the real world, it is ultimately not reality.

Gao Yang shook his head slightly, indicating that he was alright.

Then, he looked at Sai Gu and asked, "This vessel should be able to hold the master's soul, right?"

Sai Gu nodded repeatedly, and said with great emotion, "It is more than just what should be; this is the best vessel to support it."

I've been wandering in this multiverse trading center for nearly five hundred years, and I never imagined that you would be the one to help me in the end.

"Master is joking; it was merely what I could do."

Gao Yang's expression remained unchanged. He claimed to be helping Master Sai Gu, but in reality, he was still owing Master Sai Gu a favor.

If it weren't for Master Sai Gu directly giving him the mental technique of Firm Soul, even with the ability to reverse time, such as Fate Speed, he still wouldn't have been able to fight Duke Mephistos head-on.

Duke Mephitus's soul-level abilities alone were enough to completely crush his soul, making the subsequent battle pointless.

It was because Master Sai Gu had given him the secret technique in advance that a series of subsequent events occurred.

Otherwise, his path to becoming a network expert would likely have ended at the hands of Duke Mephistopheles.

A thought flashed through Gao Yang's mind, and he continued to ask, "Master, now that you have the items, how do you plan to break free from the Comprehensive Network?"

"That's simple."

As Sai Gu spoke, he opened his palm, and the branches that formed his palm held up a white bead, no bigger than a longan, in front of Gao Yang.

"This is a soul container. I will enter this soul container later. You can put me in your inventory. When you return to the real world, I will be able to return with you."

After that, you can take me out of your backpack.

However, one thing to note is that once I'm taken out, I cannot return to the container; I must enter the vessel as soon as possible, otherwise my soul will quickly dissipate.

Sai Gu told Gao Yang everything without holding anything back, which undoubtedly meant that he was entrusting his life and fortune to Gao Yang.

If Gao Yang had not taken him out of the backpack, or had not prepared a vessel for him after taking him out, then he would have been doomed.

This kind of trust is heavy enough.

Gao Yang looked at the white bead carefully held up by the many branches, then looked up at Sai Gu's light blue eyes and said, "Thank you for your trust, Master. You will be able to leave here in half an hour at most."

Sai Gu nodded slightly, then looked back at the courtyard, sighed softly, and then countless branches pierced into the white bead, rapidly surging into it.

In just a few seconds, Master Sai Gu's body had disappeared, leaving only a vibrant green bead in Gao Yang's hand.

Gao Yang looked at the emerald green beads in his hand, put them into his backpack, and got up to leave the courtyard.

Half an hour later, on the top floor of the Goblin and Dwarf Merchant Guild's Multiverse Trading Center, Gao Yang looked at the gaunt goblin in front of him, who exuded the air of a mercenary businessman, with a calm expression.

The gaunt goblin smiled apologetically and said, "I'm so sorry, Lord Gao Yang, Guild Master Yuliano hasn't come to the branch since he logged off two months ago."

I now manage all the branches on my behalf; I am Edron Carlo, the branch's vice president.

"Is there anything you wish to buy or sell during your visit? I can assist you in the meantime."

Gao Yang calmly gazed at Vice President Edron across the sofa, looking at his smiling face. After a moment, he shook his head slightly and said:
"Since President Yuliano isn't here, then let's just leave it at that."

However, Vice President Edron…

Edron immediately stopped smiling, leaned forward slightly, looked at Gao Yang intently, and adopted a listening posture.

Gao Yang said in a deep voice, "Please help me convey to the other decision-makers in your chamber of commerce that I hope President Juliano can contact me as soon as possible."

Gao Yang's voice wasn't loud, but every word struck Edron's heart like a heavy hammer. Yet, he still wore a smile and spoke again:
"Your Excellency Gao Yang, the reputation of the Goblin and Dwarf Merchant Guild will never betray your trust. Although President Juliano is temporarily unavailable, I am still at your service."

What President Juliano can do, I can do as well, and even better. My grandfather, Emma Carlo, is the executive director of the Goblin and Dwarf Merchant Guild, and he asked me to give you his regards.

Gao Yang looked at the thin goblin in front of him, who exuded a mercenary air, and slowly shook his head, his tone firm: "You can't."

Despite being ruthlessly rejected, Edron still smiled and said, "How can we be sure without trying? You agree, Your Excellency Gao Yang."

Gao Yang slowly rose, looking down at the goblin before him, staring directly into his eyes, and said, word by word, "You! Can't!"

Sensing Gao Yang's will and unwavering attitude, Edron's smile gradually faded. He stood up, looked into Gao Yang's lowered eyes, and said:
"Since Your Excellency Gao Yang insists, I will convey your words to the board of directors."

Gao Yang turned and walked out. When he reached the door, he stopped and said, "I hope your board of directors can make the right choice. My patience is limited."

After saying that, Gao Yang walked out of the luxurious vice president's office without looking back.

Edron stood there, watching Gao Yang leave and the office door close.

The moment the office door was completely closed, he could no longer suppress his anger and smashed the coffee table in front of him with a punch.

Immediately afterwards, roars erupted from the luxurious office, interspersed with sounds of things being smashed.

As Gao Yang walked out of the Chamber of Commerce branch building, he glanced back at the towering structure before his consciousness vanished.

As his consciousness returned to his body, Gao Yang opened his eyes, looked at the familiar bedroom, and frowned.

It seems that Juliano did not convince the board of directors of the Goblin and Dwarf Merchant Guild, or rather, the Crystallization of the Essence of Life convinced the board's senior members, but Juliano did not catch their eye.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been received by Vice President Edron, whose grandfather was an executive director, this time.

To put it bluntly, Edron was just here to reap the benefits.

Gao Yang would naturally not allow such a thing to happen, so he would strongly support Iuliano.

He wanted to see what the Goblin and Dwarf Merchant Guild would do after he made his position clear.

If the other party still insists on taking the credit, then he wouldn't mind switching to another chamber of commerce.

Of course, before that, the Goblin and Gnome Merchant Guild will have to pay the price for breaking the contract.

Looking at the familiar bedroom before him, a flash of light appeared, and Gao Yang had vanished from the bedroom inside the Qingxu Palace.

On the third day after obtaining the branches of the Cangming Ancient Tree, he left the Purple Gold Plane and returned to Earth after two days of teleportation.

After returning to the Qingxu Plane and taking a nap, he entered the Multiverse Trading Center, only to receive this unexpected news.

A flash of light appeared, and Gao Yang emerged onto a vast plain.

This plain is vast, and the soil, after cultivation, is exceptionally fertile, making it a paradise for any plant.

After glancing at it twice, he took out the box containing the branches of the Cangming Ancient Tree from his backpack.

Upon opening the box, a translucent tree branch appeared in Gao Yang's eyes, radiating a rich spiritual energy and vitality.

Even though it has been removed for some time, its vitality has not diminished in the slightest.

Gao Yang pointed his finger, and the earth cracked open. He then inserted the Cangming tree branch into the crack and restored the surrounding land.

Then, he flipped his hand over, and a bright green bead appeared in his palm.

He looked at the beads in his hand and said softly, "Master, you can come out now."

As Gao Yang finished speaking, a rich spiritual aura emanated from the bead in his hand.

Immediately afterwards, a wisp of pale blue soul energy overflowed from the bead, transforming into the illusory face of Master Sai Gu.

Master Sai Gu looked at the Cangming Ancient Tree branch that had just been planted beside Gao Yang, and tears of his soul fell uncontrollably.

"Gao Yang, I am truly grateful. I never imagined that I would see the light of day again one day."

Gao Yang was somewhat helpless and could only say, "Master, let's see if the new body is suitable first."

Master Sai Gu nodded emphatically, and then the emerald green bead flashed by and actually squeezed into the branch.

Then, the bead continued downwards until it reached the base of the branch, where it stopped.

In Gao Yang's vision, he could see Master Sai Gu's soul power dissipating from the bead, gradually infusing into the newly born Cangming Ancient Tree.

"My soul power is too vast, and this newly born Cangming Ancient Tree is too fragile. I will now fall into a deep sleep and slowly merge my soul power with it."

This process will take at least twenty years. Thank you, Gao Yang.

Seeing this, Gao Yang nodded and asked, "Is there anything else you need?"

"No, thank you."

Master Sai Gu's voice began to weaken, and he slowly said, "This bead still contains some pure soul power that the tree trunk cannot bear. If you don't mind, Gao Yang, I will give it to you."

After saying that, the emerald green bead that had been there earlier emerged from the Cangming Ancient Tree and flew into Gao Yang's hand.

Gao Yang glanced at the bead in his hand with surprise, then released his senses to carefully perceive it. After confirming that the Cangming Ancient Tree had begun to take root, he felt relieved and his body disappeared from the spot.

Back in Qingxu Palace, he looked at the emerald green bead in his hand and was secretly alarmed.

This tiny bead is filled with a vast ocean of soul energy.

These soul energies are extremely pure, without even a trace of personal imprint; they are completely pure soul energies that can be directly absorbed.

For any intelligent life form, such a large amount of soul energy is a rare and highly beneficial substance.

If it fell into the hands of the demon lords of Bathor Hell, it might even give birth to several high-ranking demons.

Gao Yang estimated that if he could completely absorb these soul energies, his willpower attribute should increase by about two points.

Looking at the emerald green beads in his hand, Gao Yang shook his head. He had repaid Master Sai Gu's favor and put his mind at ease.

However, he did not expect to have such an unexpected gain.

With a flick of his wrist, Gao Yang had already put the emerald green bead into his backpack.

There's no rush to absorb the soul energy; let's focus on cultivation first.

(End of this chapter)