HPDBC Chapter 318: Exterminate
Chapter 318: Exterminate
Chapter 318: Exterminate
At Xiangye Territory.
Wen Ruxiu, Qiao Yuanshan, and others were reporting the recent developments to Wen Yusheng.
"The Black Gold Plain is the largest plain in Molong Country, with over five million people, accounting for one-fifth of the total population. It's divided into twenty-six territories, with the most powerful being the Southern Lake Territory.
"It has a population of more than 600 thousand and is guarded by the Grand Lord, Zhang Tian'nan. Currently, we've secretly taken control of three territories to the south and are infiltrating four more. But no matter how cautious we are, movements this large won't escape Zhang Tian'nan's notice for long."
Wen Ruxiu's tone grew solemn. "To ensure our safety, we need more men and more experts."
He turned to Wen Yusheng. "We can't afford to give up such a favorable situation. It's time to seek help from the main family."
"The main family?" Wen Yusheng shook his head. "There's no main family left, just a few clinging to survival. After our last failure, we can't risk any more losses."
"Losses?" Wen Ruxiu said. "Martial God Li has the strength of a Top-Tier Astral Cultivator, which is the strongest force in Great Moon."
"That's still not enough. Only countries with Master Astral Cultivators gain international recognition, join the Human Alliance, and enjoy the rights of a primary nation. A Top-Tier Astral Cultivator isn't sufficient." Wen Yusheng waved his hand. "We'll wait."
Wen Ruxiu paused. "Wait... wait... If we keep waiting, people will forget that our real surname isn't Wen, but Lin."
Lin—the royal family of Great Moon.
"Even so, we must tread carefully," Wen Yusheng stressed, his voice lowering. "We also need to figure out how to persuade Martial God Li to join our side."
***
In Zone B2 of the Black Gold Mine, a bright flash of electric spark lit up the dark tunnel.
The lightning came from a Majin, but just as it was about to strike its target—Li Pin—an invisible force seemed to pull it off course. The bolt veered aside, crashing into the ground and sending up a shower of sparks.
"The Majin doesn't pose much of a threat anymore," Li Pin remarked, disappointed.@@@@
"Roar!"
Having missed its mark, the Majin charged closer, aiming to unleash an electric strike at close range.
However, before it managed to draw near, Li Pin accelerated, electricity swirling about him.
Under the amplification of this electric power, he threw a punch from a distance. With his fist still a meter away, a violent force erupted from it, shattering the air and striking the Majin's head.
As the Majin's skull shattered, the remaining force swept forward, whipping up a powerful whirlwind in the tunnel.
For dozens of meters in front of Li Pin, the mine was a cloud of flying debris. Even a Copper Ore weighing dozens of pounds was lifted into the air, slamming heavily into the wall with a thunderous crash.
Despite having seen this before, Xing Hui and Ri Chi still couldn't help but widen their eyes as they followed behind Li Pin.
"Martial God Li... he has grown even stronger!"
"I want you to form a hunting team under Yue Ying's lead to take care of the surviving Ghouls or any that wander in from other areas. Make sure Zone B1 is secured. After that, arrange for a search of the area to see if there are any mineral veins left to exploit."
Ri Chi nodded solemnly. "Understood."
Li Pin focused his efforts on the Black Gold Mine. His clearing out of thousands of Ghouls in just three trips over half a month showed his determination to restart the mine.
If they could indeed revive it, even if it's just the barren outskirts, they'd have a variety of minerals flowing in in abundance. This would allow the Dragonfist Sect—or rather the Xiangye Territory—along with the unnamed forces gathering around him, to grow rapidly.
"Additionally, gather information on the suspected locations of the Ghoul Kings as soon as possible. In the coming period, I will focus my search on these areas."
Li Pin stretched his body, lamenting, "Ordinary Ghouls and Majin don't even qualify to be my warm-up anymore."
Xing Hui and Ri Chi exchanged glances, seeing envy and admiration in each other's eyes.
To regard high-tier demonic creatures as insignificant! What kind of splendor is that!?
Having witnessed Li Pin's formidable strength, his incredible recovery, and the combat power which had allowed the founder of the Martial God path to perish with a Legendary Mage, an idea began to sprout in their minds.
What if one day they could gather a Lifeform Force Field?
Perhaps the Martial God path wasn't a bad choice. After all, the upper limits of the Martial God path could also lead to slaying Legends.
The founder, Li Pin, brought down a Legendary being to perish alongside him, but how long had it been since his breakthrough? He certainly hadn't reached perfection yet.
If he could achieve such a feat before reaching perfection, it wouldn't be unreasonable to think he could match them after he did.
Furthermore, even if Martial God Li had become a Martial God right after the founder announced the path, that would only still be less than a year ago. For him to have become so powerful so as to kill thousands of Ghouls comparable to high-tier demonic creatures within just a month.... What kind of power was that? What endurance!
Even Top-Tier Astral Cultivators might find themselves at a disadvantage. After all, their most potent burst of power came from activating their Starlight Body, a state that was hard to maintain.
Moreover, rumors already circulated that those who meditated on the Astral God through a Lifeform Force Field without completing the ultimate transcendence as Martial Saints found the path of Astral Cultivation more difficult.
While they could eventually achieve the level of Top-Tier Astral Cultivators, the time span was clearly longer than that of Martial Saints who completed ultimate transcendence. Their chances of becoming a Master Astral Cultivator were also relatively lower.
At the root of it all, they lacked the life-and-death trials necessary.
If their upper limit could only reach that of a Top-Tier Astral Cultivators ... why not give the Martial God path a try?
***
After once again clearing Zone B1 and B2 of the mine, Li Pin returned to the Dragonfist Sect.
As soon as he arrived, Shi Shihu couldn't wait to deliver good news.
"Six days ago, Wen Xingchen, who cultivated his Innate Embryonic Breath Technique and went to Great Shang to rent astral equipment, sent word that he has condensed his Lifeform Force Field! Once he stabilizes his realm, he'll return to thank you, Sect Master!"
Shi Shihu was full of excitement. "Now, our Dragonfist Sect has one Martial God and two Quasi-Martial Gods to defend us."