Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 962 - 831: You’re Still Alive? (Part 2)
"Please wait a moment, everyone. These vines are poisonous and extremely aggressive. Only those with Wood Attributes can approach safely. However, the array below is a great treasure, and I need a moment to refine it to break the formation."
Upon hearing there's something valuable, Jiang Yuan immediately perked up, "City Lord Yuan, can anyone with Wood Attributes refine it?"
After receiving an affirmative answer, he called over his contracted pet to share the burden.
Yuan Man was slightly taken aback, then joyfully asked, "Are you truly a Dual Spirit Root?"
After being resurrected with two brand-new Top Grade Spirit Roots, Bai Yunqi was still not quite accustomed to them. He reacted and smiled, "I've never managed to find a good cultivation technique for Wood Attributes, so I've focused mainly on Water. However, if I engage in refinement, I can certainly be of some help."
"Oh my, this is wonderful!" She was born with Top Grade Earth and Wood Dual Spirit Roots, but primarily uses Wood, with Earth in support. The large-scale projects for underground caverns often require the catalysis of Wood Attribute powers.
However, since her Life Origin was taken, she often feels lacking in energy.
Even though Mr. Jiang's brewed wine can stimulate her, it's ultimately not a long-term solution, so she's always wanted to find a suitable, reliable junior to personally teach.
On one hand, to help manage the underground caverns; on the other hand, in case her lifespan ends or she encounters misfortune, Cloud City won't be left without a successor.
However, fate was never sufficient. Not to mention a disciple that suits her, even stepping back to find a suitable assistant has been elusive for Yuan Man. Hearing now that the little white snake has dual Water and Wood Spirit Roots filled her heart with immense joy.
Water, Earth, Wood—it's truly a heaven-sent combination for nourishing the underground caverns; what's more, he's in the service of Mr. Jiang, with great character and backed by a strong benefactor. Whether or not he needs to take over Cloud City later, at least for now, they're on the same boat!
"Isn't this fortunate? My forte is Wood Attribute cultivation techniques. Come, I'll show you where to start with such a strong and aggressive Wood-type array." Yuan Man conducted a field lesson, and along with Bai Yunqi, who was tagging along, they quickly disappeared into the tangle of vines.
Yan Xuan, who had just acquired a golden treasure, was curious and asked, "Master, aren't these just a bunch of bizarre trees? Wouldn't setting them on fire be much faster than refining them?"
"Setting them on fire wouldn't only fail to destroy the formation-enhanced vines, but would also produce a lot of toxic smoke, which would endanger the mountain creatures nearby."
Jiang Yuan pulled back the paw that was tentatively reaching out and reminded it, "Don't underestimate these trees and vines just because they seem harmless. This is an array left from the Secret Realm, and the plants growing here are very fierce, some even prey on and consume medium-sized demon beasts.
However, as long as you have enough means, these are great supplements for high-level cultivators with Wood Attributes. We're in no rush. Little White can also follow City Lord Yuan and gain some benefits to maximize the returns."
After hearing that the things could even eat demon beasts, it immediately retracted its paw.
Old Dog was napping at Jiang Yuan's feet, reflecting on the brief chase. The more he thought about it, the more he felt it would be a pity if that girl really died.
With high-level Demon Race Cultivators involved, it quietly sent a message to the Sect Leader of the Cloud Concealment Sect, asking if they could divine whether she has any chance of surviving and, if so, where to find and rescue her.
Ling Di's thinking was simple—it didn't matter who she was; as long as she wasn't the Demon King, there was a chance to recruit her.
First, rescue her, then slowly negotiate terms.
It couldn't believe there was any deal that couldn't be struck. If there was, it must be because the stakes weren't high enough!
Moreover, just considering her ability to level the playing field with Tribulation Crossing Realm demon cultivators using Space Technique is proof of her high talent. If it was directed towards a proper cause instead of following the Demon King to commit misdeeds, think of all the great deeds that could bring about prosperity!
After sending the message, Ling Di felt reassured, watched as large tracts of "bald spots" appeared in the lush green forest below.
Bai Yunqi, having just acquired a brand-new Wood Spirit Root, still felt somewhat uncomfortable using it.
But having hands-on instruction from a Tribulation Crossing Realm expert, combined with his innate excellent comprehension and Jiang Yuan providing him with a Top Grade Wood Spirit Root that doubled efficiency, soon allowed him to catch up to the rhythm.
Absorb, refine, and absorb again—the array that was once blocking their path became a nourishing supplement for their cultivation.
"You can slowly refine the rest. The array already has gaps, so I must first attend to the urgent tasks," Yuan Man was extremely pleased with Bai Yunqi's comprehension, able to draw parallels with just a slight nudge, which further strengthened her resolve to train him properly.
During casual conversation, upon hearing that friction had occurred with the demon cultivators while preparing to undergo the Walking Flood Dragon, she thought she might join to support when the little white snake undertakes its advancement.
Not to mention, the deterrence of a Tribulation Crossing Realm practitioner can't be underestimated.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior," Bai Yunqi politely thanked her. Knowing he could be of no help in the upcoming matters, he focused on refining and absorbing the dense Wood Attribute energy within the array.
Meanwhile, Yuan Man gazed through the gaps in the now faltering array and tossed handfuls of dandelion-like seeds down.
The white seeds floated into the independent space, and amidst the rich demonic energy, threads of Spiritual Energy began leaking through the gaps. The seeds quietly seeped in on this faint Spiritual Energy.
As Bai Yunqi continued to refine the array, more gaps appeared, and the density of Spiritual Energy increased, providing sustenance to the seeds.
"Boom!"
And then, they quickly exploded into extremely fine white down, falling onto the ground, trees, buildings, and even unnoticed on the bodies of the demon cultivators.
It wasn't until this moment that Luo Nanjia sensed something was amiss.
However, he didn't detect any abnormal fluctuations, just felt that the "sky" seemed to have a peculiar light. After a failed reincarnation, his body could no longer grow; his organs hadn't developed fully, especially his eyes, which were very sensitive even to slightly bright light.
Luo Nanjia squinted his eyes uncomfortably and gazed up towards the bright "blue sky" set up in the independent space.
Initially, he didn't notice anything, but suddenly, a cold moonbeam mingled with Spiritual Energy streamed in through a gap, striking his right eye, and he widened his eyes—damn it! The "sky" was leaking!
This was the only entrance and exit to the independent space, and a breach meant it had been forcibly penetrated!
Grabbing a transmission slip from his Storage Bag, Luo Nanjia waved it around and found it still ineffective, his mind buzzing with realization that he couldn't escape and was facing an inevitable tough battle. He roared in fury, "Demon Armor Army, form up!"
Twelve members of the Demon Armor Army immediately donned their black armors and formed a battle array.
At this moment, Bai Yunqi refined part of the residual energy in the array, causing a large hole to completely open in the "sky," and the Demon Armor Army charged in response to the order.
"Finally, it's time to fight!" Yan Xuan exclaimed with bright eyes, like a small cannonball, jumping straight through the exposed large hole.
Qu Luming shouted in a hurry, "Senior, please go easy!"
"Bang! Bang bang!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Just as quickly as words were spoken, the Demon Armor Army attempted to charge and collided with Yan Xuan, producing a series of muffled sounds.
Being deployed to guard and lie in wait in an independent space, these Demon Armor Army members were quite powerful. Yet, they encountered a max-level Body Cultivator, even if Yan Xuan held back, they still faced a tough challenge.
Almost simultaneously as both sides engaged, the muffled sound grew denser.
Upon landing, before Yan Xuan could enlarge his form, he saw vines, twisting like massive serpents, burst from the earth, houses, and even the demon cultivators themselves, rapidly proliferating into countless branches and tendrils, almost filling the independent space.
The key was that these vines not only grew quickly, but they also ensnared any living creature they could, layer upon layer wrapping them into a green cocoon, except for the head.
Luo Nanjia, Gu Yi, and other aware demon cultivators naturally wouldn't sit idle, but regardless of their struggles and destruction, the vines, seemingly endowed with endless vitality, continuously emerged from unexpected places, securely binding their bodies.
"Sir, here are the spoils of war we've gathered. Please have a look," Yuan Man gestured, and clusters of vines "presented" dozens of Storage Bags, various weapons, magical treasures, etc., all full for review.
[Fragmented edition of the Book of Life and Death: A divine artifact bestowing Luo Nanjia with the mission of "Armageddon Plan" by the False Demon King...]
Jiang Yuan glanced over and froze, huh? There's a False Demon King?
Interesting, there's definitely a big scoop here!
Bai Yunqi, eager to identify the culprit who killed him, had just maneuvered through the tangle of vines when Luo Nanjia, hanging among the branches, spotted him at once and screamed in shock, "How, how are you still alive?!"
