Chapter 564
by fanqienovelChapter 564: Spirit Armored Beast Race
“Yes, the sect is very safe now. Elder, please come back with us,” Murong Qianer also urged.
“Let me think about it,” Xiuxin replied.
At that moment, a Core Formation Stage Puppet approached Wang Yulun, holding a refined artifact-level spirit ore.
“In the secret realm, we’ve discovered a super-large artifact-level spirit ore, Xuanfeng Thunder Iron.
May I proceed with mining it?”
The voice of Grape’s clone echoed.
“Xuanfeng Thunder Iron? What kind of artifacts can this spirit ore be used for?” Wang Yulun asked curiously.
“It’s suitable for all types of artifacts, whether for attack, cultivation, or even Star Ships.”
“Can this large spirit ore vein in the secret realm produce a Star Ship?” Wang Yulun suddenly exclaimed with excitement.
“Yes~” replied Grape’s clone.
“Then let’s speed up the mining and try to bring all this artifact-level spirit ore back to the sect!”
Wang Yulun was thrilled. Even though he wasn’t deeply involved in external affairs, he knew how crucial a Star Ship was to a sect.
“Dad, don’t forget, this spirit ore also belongs to me and my master,” Wang Linger chimed in.
“How could I forget you and your master? Don’t worry, once we return, I’ll make sure you both get your share,” Wang Yulun said with a smile.
“Dad, you don’t have to do that; I’ll personally ask Uncle Xu for it.”
Wang Linger smiled, remembering how as a child, every time she saw Uncle Xu, she would receive plenty of delicious treats and fun toys.
Even now, all her precious artifacts were crafted by Uncle Xu.
“No problem. Uncle Xu adored you the most when you were young; he’ll be thrilled to see you,” Wang Yulun said with a laugh.
Back in the sect, Xu Fan had mentioned more than once that he wanted to bring Linger back.
“Master, my Uncle Xu is a master craftsman; I’ll ask him to help you craft an artifact,” Wang Linger said with a smile.
“Linger is so thoughtful,” Xiuxin replied, though her mind seemed to be elsewhere.
Three days later, Wang Yulun and the others were listening to Grape’s clone’s report.
“You’re saying we might have to stay here for another four years before we can leave this secret realm?” Wang Yulun asked.
“It’s possible to move from one secret realm to another,” Grape’s clone explained.
“And according to calculations, the chances are quite high.”
“Is the original exit lost?” Wang Yulun asked, unwilling to accept the situation.
“According to the calculations, the exit might be in another secret realm.”
Hearing this, Wang Yulun sighed.
“Let’s focus on mining the spirit ore first, and we’ll figure out the next steps once the entrance to the next secret realm opens.”
For some reason, Wang Yulun remembered that whenever he went out before, he would always ask Xu Fan for a fortune reading.
“This time, when I set out, Big Brother Xu predicted health, peace, and longevity, so this secret realm shouldn’t be dangerous,” Wang Yulun reassured those around him.
At this moment, Xu Fan, who was floating above the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake, suddenly sneezed.
“Who’s thinking about me?” Xu Fan muttered, gently stroking the Dragon Egg in his hands.
“Master, I bet it’s Uncle Wang missing you,” Xu Yuexian chimed in, holding her own green-skinned Dragon Egg.
“Probably. Let’s send the Spirit Cut Elder to Yanzhou soon. Your uncle should be returning,” Xu Fan said, channeling a stream of five elemental origins into the Dragon Egg.
“You’ve been gone for a while. Where have you been wandering off to?”
The two chatted under the morning sun, standing on the deck of the spiritual boat.
“I went exploring about ten million kilometers away from our sect.”
“There, I stumbled upon a fascinating beast race called the Spirit Armored Beasts.”
“They attach themselves to living beings, forming a thick protective armor. Even a Core Formation Stage Spirit Armored Beast can create armor with the defensive strength of artifact-level defensive treasures.”
Xu Yuexian pulled out a gray, gelatinous substance and showed it to Xu Fan.
“Isn’t this just a slime?” Xu Fan exclaimed, surprised.
“We are the Spirit Armored clan, not slimes,” the gray mass retorted, forming eyes and a mouth to glare at Xu Fan.
“Eh, not much difference,” Xu Fan said, a hint of nostalgia in his voice.
“Did you manage to tame the entire clan?” Xu Fan asked, intrigued. He thought this beast race could be quite useful if nurtured properly.
“Here’s the interesting part—they’ve taken over an entire mortal kingdom. They attach themselves to mortals with spirit roots, teach them cultivation, and make them worship them,” Xu Yuexian explained.
“The mortals there seem to be living peacefully, even more prosperous than before, so I didn’t interfere much.”
“Logically, shouldn’t you be aligning with a major clan in the beast race? Why come here instead?” Xu Fan asked, eyeing the gray mass curiously.
“Our clan is split into two factions. One prefers to rely on powerful beings, while the other seeks independence, nurturing our own companion spirits to control our destiny.”
“If you human cultivators try to enslave us, we’d rather die than submit!” The gray mass’s face contorted into a defiant expression, as if declaring war.
Xu Yuexian waved her hand, storing the Spirit Armored clan inside the Beast Cage.
“Master, what should we do with the Spirit Armored clan?” Xu Yuexian asked.
“Prepare the spiritual boats and Star Ships. We’ll bring back all the mortals and the Spirit Armored clan from that kingdom.”
“Looks like our Hidden Spirit Sect might gain a new beast race,” Xu Fan said with a grin.
He couldn’t help but think the Spirit Armored clan would be perfect for controlling puppets. He made a mental note to test that theory later.
Just then, the green-skinned Dragon Egg in Xu Fan’s hand suddenly leaped up and slammed into the Dragon Egg Xu Yuexian was holding.
“Oh great, they’re at it again,” Xu Fan groaned, rubbing his temples.
“Master, why does your Dragon Egg always pick fights with mine?” Xu Yuexian sighed.
“Who knows? Maybe they’re just natural enemies,” Xu Fan said, watching the two Dragon Eggs roll further away as they tussled.
“Well, their shells are tough. Let them duke it out.”
Xu Yuexian chuckled as she watched the two Dragon Eggs brawling in the distance.
At that moment, a classic Star Ship with double wings appeared on the horizon, heading straight for Xu Fan.
“Master Qianling! You’re finally out!” Xu Fan exclaimed, his face lighting up with surprise.
According to Grape’s records, after the classic Star Ship was repaired and the Qianling Sect members returned, Master Qianling hadn’t been seen since.
Master Qianling descended from the classic Star Ship and approached Xu Fan on a small spiritual boat.
“I’ve just recovered from my injuries and thought I’d pay the Grand Elder a visit,” Master Qianling said, his body trembling slightly.
Seeing Master Qianling’s shaky state, Xu Fan realized the divine ability he’d given him hadn’t worked as planned.
“Did the Grand Elder of your sect discover the divine ability I gave you?” Xu Fan asked.
“Boss, not only did he crush my spirit armor, but he also gave me over a dozen lashes with the punishment thunder whip,” Master Qianling replied, wincing at the memory.