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As Fang Lin Kong left, several monsters began to discuss animatedly. Dilia felt a spark of inspiration and called for the Chi Family Brothers to be summoned. Upon questioning them, she discovered that Fang Lin Kong indeed understood this craft. She immediately regretted her rashness; if these magical fabrics could be made into storage pouches, the profit margin would be astronomical. The Fourth Guard Brigade could monopolize this commodity in the future, ensuring a steady flow of wealth and alleviating any financial concerns.
Moreover, the Lihan Empire still used hard currencies like gold and silver, which would retain their value even if brought back to Earth.
The Chi Family Brothers were puzzled by the strange language spoken by these creatures. They had been ordered to track Fang Lin Kong, who was suspected of being involved with the Fengfeng Tribe, but it was merely suspicion. However, Fang Lin Kong's companions clearly displayed signs that they were trouble.
After some discussion, Dilia was engaged with several astute monsters on how to negotiate with Fang Lin Kong again, aiming to secure a share in the flow of goods. The First Guard Brigade had already taken control of the Celestial Stone Vein and was excavating day and night; they needed to stake their claim on this unexpected fortune.
The Chi Family Brothers couldn't understand their conversation, but Chi Zhu Ri felt a sense of alarm and was about to warn his brothers to find an opportunity to leave. At that moment, a young girl from the Fengfeng Tribe happened to walk by—one who had previously clashed with Chi Zhu Ri.
Seeing this young Kua Fu Clan Warrior, Ye Ningqing gasped. This group of Fengfeng Tribe girls had come to seek justice for one of their sisters. They intended to assassinate the Young Lord of Meiluo City, Feng Xinglie, who had abandoned one of their own. Unexpectedly, on the day of Feng Xinglie's wedding, chaos ensued as various factions clashed, leaving them utterly confused. They were first captured and later swept away by a mysterious group.
These inexperienced girls from Fufeng were at a loss; fortunately, they were not restricted in their freedom but were advised not to wander outside carelessly. In fact, many lecherous individuals hoped these girls would stir up trouble so they could play the hero. Thus, they often turned a blind eye when the girls attempted to sneak out, ultimately leading Ye Ningqing and her sisters to comply with the orders of these strangers with ulterior motives and stay obediently in the inn.
Therefore, when Ye Ningqing spotted Chi Zhu Ri, her first thought was: "Oh no! We've led the enemy right to us!"
Her body acted before her mind could catch up; her delicate hand reached out towards Chi Zhu Ri. Utilizing the Celestial Transformation technique, she launched a fierce attack. Realizing their cover was blown, Chi Zhu Ri shouted urgently, "Little brother! Run! I'll hold them off!"
Chih Liao Yuan stubbornly declared, "I won't leave! I want to fight alongside my brother!"
Chi Zhu Ri felt anxious; he wasn't as foolish as his younger brother and knew that any delay would mean both of them would be trapped. Just as he was about to persuade him again, a melodious voice rang out behind them: "What a touching brotherly bond! I assure you that if I capture you two brothers, you will only be imprisoned—not humiliated. Prepare for my attack!"
A whirlwind of demonic energy surged down upon Chi Zhu Ri. He immediately pushed aside his concern for his brother and infused his fists with Chasing Sun Technique energy, moving swiftly to increase the power behind his strikes as he counterattacked.
With a light sound, the whirlwind condensed in the small space was no less powerful than a hurricane sweeping across America. Chi Zhu Ri was struck by an irresistible force that shattered the true energy gathered in his fists; he coughed up blood and fell to his knees. His tall frame was forcefully driven halfway into the ground by this demonic power, and his clothes were shredded like paper by the razor-like winds.
"Xue Hong! Don't treat your sister so arrogantly! You've already torn off the roof!"
The monster that defeated Chi Zhu Ri landed gracefully on the ground and was about to get close to Ye Ningqing when he was mercilessly mocked by someone else. Turning around, he saw Chih Liao Yuan collapsing softly behind him while a man dressed in standard scholar attire from the Lihan Empire waved an Earth-made folding fan nonchalantly—a sight that seemed utterly out of place.
Xue Hong instantly flew into a rage and retorted, "Ranger! Don't expose my secrets! Have you become so learned just because you've come to another continent?"
As they prepared for a verbal sparring match, Dilia burst forth angrily: "You two idiots! You create such a ruckus dealing with this trash? Hurry up and drag them out; find somewhere to bury them. We can't let anyone see us or they'll think we're monsters!"
Ye Ningqing had long harbored a deep-seated fear of Chi Zhu Ri. The memory of Chi Zhu Ri's overwhelming power was still fresh in her mind. However, in a blink, this young warrior from the Kua Fu Clan had been captured. Chi Zhu Ri had even been buried under a mound of dirt and was now humiliated to the point of fainting. This stark contrast left her feeling utterly disheartened. Within the Fengfeng Tribe, she had always believed her skills were commendable, but now she realized that the world was filled with experts far beyond her imagination.
Xue Hongyun unleashed his demonic power, defeating his opponent with a single strike, achieving remarkable results. Ye Ningqing, who had previously ignored and even looked down on him, suddenly felt a hint of respect for him. He quickly seized the opportunity and waved over the personnel responsible for chores, taking Ye Ningqing's hand and leading her aside to offer comforting words.
The cavalrymen witnessed this scene and frequently remarked to their colleagues, "Did you see that? There's always someone more shameless; Xue Hong was still claiming to be a virgin two years ago, and now he's overflowing with debauchery!"
Originally, this adventure's mission was merely to ascertain the distribution of mineral deposits. However, whether it was Fang Lin Kong, Banma, or the usually reticent Yamata no Orochi, all were eager to start mining immediately so they could secure a portion for themselves.
Banma and Yamata no Orochi had gathered countless secrets regarding cultivation artifacts but lacked the materials. Now that they had this opportunity for personal gain, an unspoken understanding formed among them.
Liexiezi transported them here using the Ancient Star Shuttle, but they hadn't agreed on when to return. If Liexiezi hadn't been injured, he would have accompanied them without any issues regarding transportation. For now, Fang Lin Kong and the others could only patiently wait for Liexiezi to recover before he might remember them kindly.
After some discussion, they secretly established a mine at the mouth of the Quick Sand River, the second-largest river in the Northern Continent. Although they lacked resources and mining equipment, driven by temptation, several adept monsters volunteered to mine by hand. Even Yamata no Orochi decided to take matters into his own hands due to the allure of the Celestial Stone Vein.
Fang Lin Kong lingered in Meiluo City while the First Guard Brigade was naturally under Nine-Headed's command.
The underwater world of Gouli Continent was even more vibrant than that on land. Yamata no Orochi acted cautiously; after deciding to take action, he immediately organized a hunting team to eliminate powerful life forms near the Quick Sand River's estuary.
They prepared for several days, cutting down massive trees to craft three canoes comparable to the largest medieval sailing ships and were ready to set sail just as Fang Lin Kong returned from Meiluo City.
In mid-air, Fang Lin Kong spotted a bustling scene of hard work on the sea surface. After landing, his subordinates quickly surrounded him. Upon seeing Fang Lin Kong's arrival, Yamata no Orochi surged up from beneath the waves. As soon as he stepped onto the offshore operation platform, he said to Fang Lin Kong, "Experts have confirmed that this area contains over nine hundred billion tons of celestial ore. The only regret is that we lack suitable alchemical furnaces for refining the ore. So far, we've only mined seven pieces of third-grade Celestial Stone weighing about ten kilograms."
Upon hearing Yamata no Orochi's report, Fang Lin Kong suddenly had an idea: "I wonder if those industrious Gnomes from the Heaven and Earth Wisdom Book could do this work?" He didn't share this secret with Yamata no Orochi but simply stated calmly, "I need one ton of raw ore for something! You can handle everything else!"
Yamata no Orochi nodded slightly; this minor task didn't concern him much. He then brought up recent plans to hunt dangerous creatures nearby. Fang Lin Kong scratched his head in response and said noncommittally, "Eliminating dangerous creatures beforehand is indeed a good precautionary measure. However, if it provokes certain powerful species or causes originally harmless strong creatures to retaliate, could it backfire?"
Yamata no Orochi paused in surprise; he didn't understand why Fang Lin Kong said such things. Since being defeated by an invincible demon monkey thirteen hundred years ago in the demon realm, he had become somewhat self-destructive. Once a ruler in his own right, he had been forced to cower in Japan and gradually regarded as an outsider among the Central Plains demon races—a great humiliation for Nine-Headed Bird.
After listening to Fang Lin Kong's words, Yamata no Orochi remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "I haven't considered this thoroughly; we should deliberate on this matter further."
Fang Lin Kong was taken aback by this response. Yamata no Orochi held immense fame among demons; during his heyday, he rivaled Kyo Kusanagi in prominence. Some even believed that Yamata no Orochi's power level had long reached that of Kyo Kusanagi and others but remained hidden and unexhibited. Over the past thousand years, although he hadn't made any public appearances or actions, just knowing that Yamata no Orochi remained Japan's Demon Realm's Number One and was revered as a legendary beast from mythology showed how formidable this ancient demon truly was.
In countless comics and novels, he also frequently appeared as a top-tier boss character.
However, in their interactions, Fang Lin Kong did not find anything remarkable about Yamata no Orochi. Even though he was a young monster who had suddenly gained fame, he remained unpretentious and treated Yamata no Orochi as an equal. His earlier comment had been made without much thought, but it seemed that Yamata no Orochi had misunderstood something and suddenly appeared quite dejected.
The atmosphere was undeniably awkward. Fang Lin Kong steeled himself and attempted to break the silence by asking, "I still don't know how experts classify the grades and types of Celestial Stones. What is a third-grade Celestial Stone like?"
Yamata no Orochi looked slightly taken aback and replied, "The ten grades of Celestial Stones are classified according to energy intensity. The highest grade, the tenth-grade Celestial Stone, should be a pure and flawless single energy body. However, according to this classification, it is nearly impossible for a natural tenth-grade Celestial Stone to exist in pure form. No natural object is without impurities. If we were to condense our inner demon power into solid form, it would likely only reach around seventh or eighth grade."
Fang Lin Kong responded with an "Oh!" indicating his understanding.
Yamata no Orochi continued, "We all know that single-type energies are diverse. For example, there is the Holy Light Field from the Demon Hunting Team, the Black Flame from the True Flame Sect, and the Five Element Energy that we utilize the most in the Eastern Immortal Path. Theoretically, for every type of single-energy source that exists in nature, there should be a corresponding type of Celestial Stone. In reality, we have only discovered five or six types of energy properties that can condense into solid form. When combined with composite-type Celestial Stones, the variety increases."
Listening to Yamata no Orochi's explanation, Fang Lin Kong nodded slightly. He himself was an expert in energy manipulation. Transforming energy properties was second nature to him. However, after recently mastering the Haotian Divine Art, his understanding of energy had deepened further. He realized that the levels of energy in the universe were virtually limitless. His Azure Fire Divine Flame had subtle differences compared to the Black Flame from the True Flame Sect and the various energies attached to the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner—Light Boundary, Sighing Darkness, Demon Abyss Thunder, Primordial Deluge, Land of Life, Heavenly Strike Divine Wood, and Eternal Demon Gold—all of which exhibited slight hierarchical differences.
He could easily learn to manipulate Azure Fire Divine Flame and transform Black Flame energy; however, he found it impossible to cultivate any of the energies from the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner. Moreover, his newly mastered True Fire of the Rabbit could not be transformed or simulated; it could only be cultivated through Haotian Divine Art and possessed a unique nature.
With this understanding, it seemed that while there might be countless types of Celestial Stone Mines, there were limits to energy purity. The grading method for tenth-grade stones was relatively scientific; however, even among tenth-grade Celestial Stones, their value could vary greatly depending on the nature of the condensed energy.
Furthermore, pure energy states were mostly gaseous. This meant that the energy unleashed by practitioners often resembled flames. The pure fire within the Five Elements differed fundamentally from Black Flame and Azure Fire Divine Flame; yet all exhibited fiery brilliance.
In terms of energy classification levels according to Secret Buddhist Teachings—earth, water, fire, wind, void—it formed a more structured system. The higher the grade of energy, the more subtle it became; thus its representation in Spiritual Awareness appeared increasingly ethereal.
Just as Fang Lin Kong was lost in thought, suddenly one of his subordinates rushed in shouting loudly: "To the northeast! A large army of winged birdmen is approaching us! It seems to number in the thousands with an astonishing energy response!"
(To be continued)
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