"Commander, ten spies from the Shadow Tower have already been executed!"

"Moreover, we followed the clues and destroyed one of their strongholds, dealing a significant blow to the Shadow Tower infiltrators."

The generals of the Divine Shadow Army stood proudly on the Supreme City wall.

Executing ten Earth Unrestricted level spies from the Shadow Tower at once is indeed a commendable achievement.

Over the years, the number of Shadow Tower infiltrators within You Country has increased, but those caught were always minor figures.

Killing ten Earth Unrestricted infiltrators at once was once unimaginable.

Han Li stood with his hands behind his back, gazing towards the city gates, lost in thought. Although no joy was visible on his face, he nonetheless praised, "Everyone did very well."

The generals of the Divine Shadow Army rejoiced, "Under your wise leadership, Commander, 99% of the credit for this heavy blow to the Shadow Tower infiltrators should go to you. We merely followed orders."

After attributing the credit to Han Li, the generals of the Divine Shadow Army adopted a fawning posture.

Han Li smiled with satisfaction.

But it was a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

On ordinary days, he would be very pleased.

But today, he found little to be happy about.

Because he wasn't sure if the reply from the Tower Master of All-Knowledge Tower was a refusal, or if they really intended to negotiate with the Immortal Sect.

"Send someone to contact the people of the All-Knowledge Tower and tell them that this old man wants to speak with the Tower Master directly." Han Li decided it's best for him to personally handle the matter, ensuring greater prudence and efficiency.

Seeing that the Commander was willing to lower himself to directly speak with the Tower Master of All-Knowledge Tower, a general of the Divine Shadow Army hurriedly said, "Commander, the All-Knowledge Tower is merely a subordinate force of the Immortal Sect. The people of the All-Knowledge Tower are all insignificant in terms of power and surely wouldn't dare defy your wishes. It's best to wait a bit longer, otherwise, he may demand an exorbitant price."

The Commander speaking directly with the All-Knowledge Tower sent a clear message.

This matter is urgent!

And imperative!

The Tower Master of All-Knowledge Tower would certainly demand a high price.

Han Li responded, "No worries, he wouldn't dare. Moreover, this old man would like to meet this Tower Master of All-Knowledge Tower whose hands reach the skies, to see what kind of person he is."

Seeing Han Li was resolute, the generals had nothing more to say.

One of the generals immediately flew off to the branch of the All-Knowledge Tower to find its people.

The people of the All-Knowledge Tower in Supreme City were all small characters at the Divine Profound Realm, and upon hearing that the Vice Domain Master wanted to speak directly with the Tower Master, they hurriedly used a Sound Transmission Stone to contact their higher-ups.

The message was relayed layer by layer, and after a hundred breaths, it reached Chen Xie.

Chen Xie, upon hearing the news, smiled cunningly, "Can't wait any longer? It seems the 10 million White Crystal is practically in the bag."

If a million is received, All-Knowledge Tower would be financially secure for the next year or two.

And with this million, it would be enough in the short term to allow the Immortal Daily to cover the surrounding domains.

Chen Xie immediately contacted the people in Supreme City, and shortly after heard Han Li's voice.

"Talking to a rock?"

Han Li's puzzled voice came through.

From the other end of the Sound Transmission Stone, Chen Xie replied, "Elder Han Li, I've long admired you!"

Han Li was startled to hear a voice from the Sound Transmission Stone, but since many people were around, his surprise quickly faded.

Looking at the Sound Transmission Stone, Han Li silently thought to himself: A small stone can surpass all sound transmission methods of You Country!

It seems this is also crafted by the Vortex Divine Artisan behind the Immortal Sect.

If this item could be used throughout the country, You Country could certainly enter a new world.

Suppressing his idle thoughts, Han Li asked, "Are you the Tower Master of All-Knowledge Tower?"

"Yes."

Chen Xie answered simply.

Han Li continued, "You are as elusive as a dragon, even more mysterious than the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect, which is truly astonishing."

"Not at all, compared to you, Elder Han Li, I'm far inferior." Chen Xie was in no hurry, seeing that Han Li wanted to continue with pleasantries, he decided to go along.

It was Han Li who wanted to buy the headline.

And it was Han Li who was in a hurry.

Sure enough, after exchanging a couple more pleasantries, Han Li impatiently got to the point.

"1 million White Crystal for the headline of tomorrow's Immortal Daily, how about it?" Han Li offered a substantial price.

A million White Crystal.

A substantial amount.

An ordinary Five-star Influence couldn't possibly come up with so many White Crystals.

Upon hearing the price, Chen Xie didn't laugh but responded blandly, "Elder Han Li, I cannot decide this matter. The selling of the Immortal Daily, at what price, must be decided by our Sect Leader."

"And how many White Crystals would it take for the Tower Master to decide?" Han Li wasn't foolish, he understood Chen Xie's implication.

Chen Xie deliberately pondered for a moment and said, "Elder Han Li, you're joking. How many White Crystals—I dare not decide on behalf of the Sect Leader. But the Sect Leader has instructed that if Elder Han Li offers 10 million White Crystals, I can make the decision. If it's below this amount, we'd have to wait until the Sect Leader returns from the Heaven Ascending Plateau to discuss further."

"Ten million!"

"He's truly making an exorbitant demand!"

Upon hearing the figure of ten million White Crystals, the generals of the Divine Shadow Army were agitated.

Ten million White Crystals!

How many forces in the Red Domain can afford this?

Even the Red Leaf Sect might not manage.

After hearing this, Chen Xie had no intention of continuing the conversation, "Elder Han Li, perhaps it would be best if you discuss this with our Sect Leader when they return. Below 10 million White Crystals, I really can't make the decision."

Han Li, slightly dissatisfied, said, "Do you truly not wish to give this old man some face? You must know that whether it's the All-Knowledge Tower or the Immortal Sect, both are forces within the Red Domain, under the jurisdiction of my Domain Lord's Mansion. You should think carefully before speaking. It's better to have one more friend than one more enemy."

Chen Xie sighed, "Elder Han Li, who would dare disrespect you... Yet below 10 million White Crystals, I really can't decide for the Sect Leader. Why don't you negotiate with our Sect Leader, I can help you get in touch with them."

Han Li coldly agreed, "I don't have much time."

"You won't have to wait long."

With that, Chen Xie immediately cut off contact via the Sound Transmission Stone.

In the next second, Han Li slammed the table in front of him, breaking it into pieces.

Chen Xie, on the other hand, smiled as he contacted Wen Ping, relaying the conversation with Han Li word by word to Wen Ping.

Finally, Chen Xie added, "Sect Leader, do you think we should continue to hold them off?"

Not willing to give 10 million?

Then we'll continue to hold you off.

Let's see who's more anxious!

Wen Ping had been in the Undead Hell for a few hours, finding nothing, and upon hearing that Han Li wasn't even willing to give 10 million White Crystals, he immediately said, "Let me handle this!"

As he contacted the people in Supreme City, Wen Ping spoke, "Who is looking for me?"

Upon hearing it was a different person, Han Li quickly responded, "Are you the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect?"

"Hmm."

Wen Ping answered.

By now, Han Li was in no mood for niceties, responding angrily, "Sect Leader Wen, your people are a bit too greedy! An Immortal Daily headline, 10 million White Crystals for one day?"

"He was mistaken, it's 20 million White Crystals!"

Wen Ping replied.

Han Li's face immediately hardened.

He paused, suspecting he misheard, "Sect Leader Wen, how much did you just say?"

"10 million is the price for a friend. 20 million is the normal price." Wen Ping responded.

Han Li angrily said, "So you're saying we're not friends?"

Wen Ping calmly replied, "You were considered a friend until you openly insulted one of my people."

"You—"

Han Li's forehead veins bulged violently.

This is too much!

A mere sect leader dares speak to him like this!

"Are you buying or not? If not, don't waste my time." Whether it's 10 million White Crystals or 20 million, it's irrelevant to Wen Ping.

Because this amount of White Crystals would at most provide the Immortal Sect with an extra embellishment.

The urgent priority is to have a few more Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted or a Celestial Unrestricted powerhouse to oversee the Immortal Sect.

With the time wasted arguing, it's better to re-enter the Undead Hell to search around.