Chapter 1133
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Chapter 1133: Elder Xun of the Sky Spider Sect!
The powerful members of the Sky Spider Sect recently uncovered the existence of a Yuan Stone mine in this location and promptly initiated exploration. After thorough investigation, they confirmed a significant detail: the quality of the Yuan Stones here was exceptionally high!
Once the exploration concluded, they meticulously erased all evidence of their survey to prevent detection by outsiders.
Following this, formidable members of the Sky Spider Sect arrived, prepared to claim this territory.
The hundreds of individuals present were merely the advance team; soon, the sect’s full complement of elite members would arrive to commence the actual mining phase.
The white-bearded old man, addressed as Elder Xun by his disciples, observed their expressions and couldn’t resist stroking his beard, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.
There were certain details he withheld from these disciples.
According to the investigation’s findings, this mine was far larger than anticipated, and the Yuan Stones were of remarkable quality—predominantly second-grade, with a substantial number of third-grade stones as well.
“This time, our Sky Spider Sect will surely rise and vastly enhance its strength!”
The old man’s eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as this thought crossed his mind.
If this mine were fully exploited, it would undoubtedly yield immense wealth, sufficient to elevate the capabilities of every disciple in the Sky Spider Sect. It could also fund the recruitment of a vast army, further bolstering the sect’s prosperity!
As long as stability was maintained, the Sky Spider Sect could dominate this region and even rival second-rate powers in strength.
The mere prospect of this set Elder Xun’s heart ablaze with anticipation.
The greater the sect’s influence, the more benefits he, as one of its most prominent elders, would naturally reap.
“I hope this news doesn’t leak; it would spell trouble if other powers take notice!”
Elder Xun mused silently, a concern shared by all the sect’s high-ranking members.
Given the richness of this ancient mine, any leak of information would inevitably draw the attention of numerous lesser factions eager to catch a glimpse.
Moreover, should mid-tier forces learn of it, they would undoubtedly intervene, as the Yuan Stone reserves here were highly coveted!
For this reason, only a select few within the Sky Spider Sect truly understood the mine’s value, and information control was exceedingly stringent.
Yet, to avoid arousing suspicion, they refrained from overly concealing the site, deliberately fostering the impression among outsiders that this was merely an average Yuan Stone mine.
An ordinary Yuan Stone mine might entice lower-tier factions to vie for it, but it wouldn’t provoke desperate, life-or-death conflicts, as it wouldn’t be worth such effort.
For a sect like the Sky Spider Sect, already in possession of the site, few would dare attempt to seize it outright!
Hundreds of Sky Spider Sect members advanced, with Elder Xun perched atop the foremost giant spider.
Suddenly, his aged eyes narrowed sharply.
“How could there be a deep pit here? Didn’t they claim all traces of the survey were completely erased?”
Before Elder Xun’s gaze lay a pit several meters deep, surrounded by heaps of soil and rocks.
He felt perplexed. The sect’s strongest members had assured him that all evidence had been eradicated to avoid detection, yet here was a glaring hole once more.
“Elder Xun, this soil and these rocks were recently disturbed. Someone has been here lately!”
A middle-aged man in his forties frowned, clutching a handful of soil and rocks as he spoke.
Even without the man’s observation, Elder Xun had already noticed the same after a brief glance.
“Someone has definitely been here. Search the area quickly and find out—we mustn’t let anyone uncover the true nature of this place!”
Elder Xun snapped to attention, no longer daring to be careless.
If someone realized valuable minerals were present, a struggle would surely erupt. Even if they couldn’t overpower the Sky Spider Sect, a leak of the news would be disastrous.
“Let’s move!”
At his command, dozens of massive spiders sprang into action, their eight thick legs navigating rocks and trees as effortlessly as flat terrain.
Soon, the Sky Spider Sect members discovered numerous large pits, with freshly overturned soil and rocks scattered about.
“Someone has detected the presence of minerals here. Find them at once!”
Observing the array of pits, Elder Xun swiftly deduced that a skilled geologist had been here, recognizing the existence of a Yuan Stone deposit.
For now, he could only hope the intruders hadn’t discerned the precise extent of the reserves, lest it spark serious trouble.
Hundreds of sect members mobilized, darting through the forest with agility, their giant spiders scurrying at breakneck speed!
Meanwhile, on the opposite side, Su Yi and his companions entered a mountain hollow.
Under Nangong Ningyue’s guidance, dozens of Overlord Sect disciples began excavating.
As time passed, one side of a nearby mountain was hollowed out, revealing a cavern as tall as a person.
Growing impatient, Su Yi took up the task of digging into the rocks himself, while others cleared the debris behind him.
After digging twenty yards deep, the rock layers began to emit a faint, glowing aura of spiritual energy.
“Yuan Stone!”
Su Yi’s heart leapt with joy—he had finally unearthed a Yuan Stone.
However, this stone was likely of the lowest quality, barely qualifying as first-grade, more a blend of Yuan Stone and common rock.
“Leader, since we’ve located the Yuan Stone layer here, let’s establish our first mine at this spot!”
Nangong Ningyue, visibly thrilled, spoke up with rare excitement.
“Excellent!” Su Yi nodded in agreement.
Within the entire Overlord Sect, only Nangong Ningyue possessed some expertise in this matter, while the others were utterly inexperienced and deferred to her judgment.
“Our activities here will surely attract outside attention, so we must prepare early and secure full control of this area!” Xi Wuqing advised.
“Good idea! We lack sufficient manpower at the moment and can’t begin mining yet. Let’s secure this area first! Arrange for people to head out and recruit more workers for the mining effort!” Su Yi proposed.
They all understood that without enough hands, extracting resources from this mineral deposit would be a lengthy process.
Moreover, the mine was vast, and fully depleting its resources would likely take considerable time.
With this in mind, Su Yi and the others exited the mine, and dozens of disciples began patrolling the surrounding area. The Purple Elephant Emperor and Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor also dispatched some of their subordinates.
“Since we’re short on manpower, we could establish a Fantastic Gate Soul Realm on the perimeter. This would spare us significant trouble, allowing us to focus entirely on mining! Plus, with the abundance of Yuan Stones here, we can use the resources at hand to power it!” Xi Wuqing surveyed the surroundings, his eyes glinting with insight.
Xi Wuqing scanned the nearby landscape, his excitement evident in his gleaming gaze.
A mine is a critical asset, making it essential to set up a Fantastic Gate Soul Realm, which would reduce the need for guards and conserve manpower.
“This will be another tough task for Big Brother!” Su Yi nodded in agreement.
With a Fantastic Gate Soul Realm in place, everyone would feel more at ease.
Without delay, Xi Wuqing began inspecting the area, studying the terrain and landscape to prepare for establishing the Fantastic Gate Soul Realm.
This mine’s scope exceeded that of the previously constructed Dark Sun Realm, demanding greater effort.
Su Yi trailed behind his Big Brother Xi Wuqing to assist, while Su Xiaoshuai and Nangong Ningyue were dispatched to patrol the vicinity.
“Elder Xun, look over there—people!”
On the opposite side, the Sky Spider Sect members finally spotted figures; six individuals came into view.
In truth, these six were disciples of the Overlord Sect. More than thirty of them, split into six teams, were patrolling the area.
By chance, this particular team crossed paths with the Sky Spider Sect!
“Let’s go see who they really are!”
The white-bearded old man’s eyes flashed with a stern glint as he spoke in a deep, commanding tone.
At his sharp reprimand, the giant spider scurried swiftly through the forest, quickly closing in on the six figures.
“Who are you? Leave at once—this place is already ours!”
Spotting the approaching giant spiders and hundreds of people, the six Overlord Sect disciples felt a chill, yet they stood their ground and spoke up.
At this rebuke, Elder Xun’s expression darkened, and he snorted coldly, “Hmph! That’s precisely what I’d like to ask. Who are you to act so boldly on Sky Spider Sect territory?”
Anger simmered within him as he invoked the sect’s name outright.
Noting the mismatched attire of those before him—lacking the uniformity of a major faction’s disciples—he assumed these six wielded little influence.
Uttering “Sky Spider Sect” typically struck fear into smaller groups, prompting immediate submission!
Yet, oddly, Elder Xun distinctly observed that the six before him showed no signs of nervousness; instead, they exhaled in unison, visibly relieved.
“Phew… that scared me!”
A burly man in his thirties took a deep breath and broke into a sudden grin.
“Judging by their momentum, it’s certainly intimidating. I didn’t expect it to be just the Sky Spider Sect. We’re fine now!”
Another young man smiled, speaking with an ease that defied description.
The rest of the group smirked faintly, the earlier tension dissolving in an instant, leaving the scene strangely surreal.
The Sky Spider Sect members were baffled, unsure whether these people had heard their sect’s name and been struck dumb with fear.
“Such audacity!”
Elder Xun’s fury flared as he bellowed coldly, “How dare you disrespect the Sky Spider Sect! I don’t care who you are—since you’ve shown up here, I’ll send you to your graves!”
With those words, he urged the giant spider beneath him forward, his aura surging menacingly.
Elder Xun had no patience for talk; he intended to eliminate these intruders outright!
Given that they were here, claiming ownership, they must have discovered the Yuan Stone mine.
In such a scenario, swift, ruthless action was undoubtedly the most effective solution!
“Sss…”
A plume of black gas erupted from the giant spider’s maw as one of its legs rose like a massive blade, slashing forward in an instant!
The six Overlord Sect disciples paled at the sight.
The old man’s spider mount exuded a terrifying aura, nearing the Demonic Void Realm’s cultivation level, filling them with a profound sense of peril!
