“Don’t be angry, don’t be angry. I was only joking.”
Man Kui said this with a hearty laugh, his eyes turning toward Mo Tianxiao, the human who seemed so out of place. He teased, “I never expected a human to earn Miss Liya’s appreciation. You must be rather special.”
“Want to pledge yourself to my Barbarian Dragon Clan? Although humans are only fit to be slaves in my clan, you’d still be treated better than ordinary slaves. Who knows? It might even become an opportunity for you.”
Mo Tianxiao stared at Man Kui expressionlessly. “Sorry, but I’ve never heard of any Barbarian Dragon Clan, and I’m not interested.”
He truly had no idea what the Barbarian Dragon Clan was. However, based on Man Kui’s words just now, as well as the information Elder Yun had given him, one thing was certain: this Barbarian Dragon Clan was courting death.
“Quite the backbone, human. I’ll remember you. I hope you can keep that same attitude forever.”
Man Kui was genuinely surprised by Mo Tianxiao’s attitude. In fact, he had developed a strong interest in this human.
If Mo Tianxiao fell into his hands, would he still be able to maintain such a defiant attitude?
He was really looking forward to finding out.
“Let’s go. We won’t disturb Brother Xingtian and our friends from the Feather Spirit Clan while they collect the Demon Essence Star Ore.”
Man Kui gave Mo Tianxiao one last look before turning around and leaving with the other Barbarian Dragon Clan cultivators.
“Brother Mo, don’t worry. With my Feather Spirit Clan here, they won’t dare do anything to you.” Miss Liya coldly watched Man Kui and the others depart before comforting Mo Tianxiao.
“Then you’d better protect me,” Mo Tianxiao joked.
Liya patted her chest. “I brought you here, so I’ll take you out safely as well.”
Since she had dragged him here as a shield, she would naturally be responsible for his safety.
“Heh. What a useless human. You’re hardly a man at all. Aside from running your mouth, all you know how to do is hide behind a woman’s protection.”
Mo Xingtian seized the opportunity to mock Mo Tianxiao again. He would never let any chance to provoke his opponent pass. As long as Mo Tianxiao lost his temper and attacked him, or stormed off in a fit of rage, Mo Xingtian would have a chance to kill this minor obstacle openly and legitimately.
Faced with Mo Xingtian’s provocation, Mo Tianxiao paid him no attention. Instead, he walked toward the Demon Essence Star Ore nearby.
The crystals were pitch-black from top to bottom, permeated by baleful energy and the power of the Laws of Slaughter. Their texture was incomparably hard. Chris and the other members of the Feather Spirit Clan had to use powerful laws just to dig the crystals out of the ground in one piece.
Seeing that Mo Tianxiao was interested in the Demon Essence Star Ore, Chris explained, “This Demon Essence Star Ore is an energy crystal formed after the flesh and resentment of the Demon Resentment Clan were nourished by the earth following their deaths. It contains an extremely dense power of the Laws of Slaughter.”
“These crystals are excellent materials for refining weapons. They can give a magical treasure the power of the Laws of Slaughter.
“However, successfully refining them is no simple matter. First, you need enough power to purify the crystals. Don’t be fooled by how much Demon Essence Star Ore there is in this mine. After purification, I estimate that only a piece the size of a fist would remain.”
“I see. Since it naturally contains the power of the Laws of Slaughter, it really is an excellent material for refining weapons of slaughter.” Mo Tianxiao looked at the crystals, visibly tempted.
“Oh? Little Friend Mo, do you also understand the art of weapon refinement?”
Chris was somewhat curious. “I’ve long heard that, aside from cultivation, humans are highly accomplished in all kinds of auxiliary paths of cultivation as well. It’s said that the Sovereign-level weapon-refining master of our Feather Spirit Clan learned the art of weapon refinement in the human world.”
“There’s such a story?” Mo Tianxiao raised his eyebrows slightly. “No wonder the Feather Spirit Clan treats humans differently.”
Hearing this, Chris said, “That isn’t the only reason. The Feather Spirit Clan isn’t skilled at killing, nor do we enjoy fighting. We have no deep enmity with any other race.”
“But, in all fairness, humans really are impressive.”
“Humans are nothing but a bunch of sly and treacherous schemers. What’s so impressive about them? Once I enter the Ruler Realm, I’ll definitely make a trip to the human race.”
Mo Xingtian stared at Mo Tianxiao, as though he had deliberately said those words for him to hear.
“Don’t mind him. The Shamo Clan suffered at the hands of humans, so they’ve always been irreconcilable enemies with humanity.”
Liya whispered this into Mo Tianxiao’s ear. Her intimate gesture caused Mo Xingtian’s face to turn ashen once again.
But Liya had no intention of caring about Mo Xingtian’s dignity. Instead, she continued chatting happily with Mo Tianxiao.
“Seeing how interested you are in this Demon Essence Star Ore, are you a weapon refiner? I’ve never seen you refine a weapon before.”
Mo Tianxiao replied with a smile, “I know a little, but nothing worth mentioning.”
“That doesn’t matter. We cultivators have long lifespans. If you enjoy weapon refinement, then as long as you study diligently, you’ll eventually achieve something. When we leave this place, I’ll introduce you to the Sovereign-level weapon-refining elder of my clan. How does that sound?”
“Forget it. How would someone of that stature have time to bother with minor figures like us?”
“What’s the big deal? We’re friends. What’s wrong with having her give you some guidance? Besides, the elder is a very good person.”
Mo Tianxiao and Liya chatted animatedly at the side, while the three members of the Feather Spirit Clan, including Chris, kept their heads down and focused on mining. Only Mo Xingtian was left ignored on the sidelines. His expression shifted constantly, and the hatred he felt for Mo Tianxiao had nearly reached the point of eruption.
The closer Liya grew to Mo Tianxiao, the more furious Mo Xingtian became.
After all, who could tolerate seeing his fiancée whispering sweet nothings with an ant, especially right in front of him?
Wasn’t this basically NTR?!
[You’ve enraged the Child of Destiny and thoughtfully provided him with a warm, environmentally friendly green hat. This is fully in keeping with the actions of a villain. Villain Points +1,688!]
……
The pleasant time came to an end two days later. After spending two days, the group finally finished clearing out all the Demon Essence Star Ore in the mine.
Following the markings on the map and confirming their direction, they headed toward the next location.
They overcame one obstacle after another along the way, killing quite a few remnant spirits of the Demon Resentment Clan. They also encountered several groups of cultivators from other races, but out of respect for the Feather Spirit Clan, those groups chose not to fight them or attempt to seize their resources.
At times like this, the reputation the Feather Spirit Clan had accumulated over the years proved invaluable.
After all, this ancient realm had been opened to everyone free of charge by the Feather Spirit Clan. If someone still tried to rob the Feather Spirit Clan inside the secret realm, it would be rather unreasonable—unless they never wanted to return the next time the realm opened.
Demon Essence Star Ore was not easy to find. In this place, where divine sense could not probe very far and the information on the map was limited, anyone hoping to locate the ore had to head toward areas where the remnant spirits of the Demon Resentment Clan were most numerous and powerful.
Three years passed in the blink of an eye. Mo Tianxiao and the others had already visited all the resource collection sites provided by the Feather Spirit Clan and the Shamo Clan.
There were seven collection sites in total. Aside from the first one, which contained Demon Essence Star Ore, four others were completely empty. Apart from a large number of remnant spirits of the Demon Resentment Clan, they had not even found a trace of crystal ore.
The remaining two locations did contain Demon Essence Star Ore, but by the time they arrived, teams from other races had already beaten them to it. Not a single piece had been left behind.
“There’s movement ahead!”
Chris suddenly spoke, his gaze instantly turning grave.
“Everyone, be careful. There are cultivators at the perfected Dao-Proving Realm fighting up ahead!”
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
m back to his original world. In the end, he realized he had overthought things. [Hey, why is Shen Manni, the female lead, acting strange? Shouldn't she be fawning over the male lead at this point?] [Zhou Qiaoqiao, are you sick? Weren't you supposed to break off your engagement today?] [Damn it! An Youyi, please do your job as an undercover agent and sell my information to the protagonist, you idiot!] ... At this moment, Xu Mo himself didn't know that these female leads had already heard his inner thoughts. Then they decided not to play by the rules. Xu Mo: Please respect my profession as the big villain!
s the Eldest Princess, renowned for her cold and aloof detachment, became the most docile of lambs, obeying his every command without question. But when the final move was played on the chessboard, as Gu Chenghan seized everything and ascended on the verge of apotheosis, that very Princess suddenly embraced him from behind, her tone carrying a dependence never heard before: "Wait... you haven't yet... commanded me to love you forever." Gu Chenghan froze abruptly. She... hadn't been hypnotized?! ... [The Eldest Princess's Diary] [When my soul was extracted, becoming the sole spectator outside my own shell] [At first, there was overwhelming fury, until I saw] [How he used my sword to effortlessly shatter my inescapable doom] [How he wielded my authority to eradicate fatal conspiracies I had never even detected] [Like a deity, he rescued me from the deep mire I was trapped in] [If not for those annoying vixens, he and I would be a match made in heaven] [I think I am ill, gravely ill] [My deity should belong to me alone] ... "Hypnosis? Oh, it succeeded, my dear Master." "Only this time, it's my turn to hypnotize you."
e vast world of cultivation, where he becomes the master of the Heavenly Ruins Sacred Hall, a dying old man with barely a tenth of his former cultivation remaining. He is immediately confronted with a deadly crisis: his subordinates have rebelled, and his protectors are forcing him to abdicate. At the critical moment, the system descends from the heavens: [Ding! The host has been detected facing a life-or-death crisis. The system is now officially activated!] [As a gift, you have received the Supreme Beginner’s Pack and awakened the ultimate cheat: ten thousand years of pure cultivation essence every second!] Yin Tianjue: “Wait… ten thousand years of cultivation every second? That’s six hundred thousand years a minute, and in one day… I can’t even calculate it. Either way, I’m already invincible!” You’re a peerless prodigy rarely seen in ten thousand years? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. You’re an undying ancestor who has guarded a sacred land for countless ages? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. You’re the strongest chosen one, blessed with heaven-defying destiny? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. From this day forth, I have only one thing to say: “I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. Now, how exactly are you supposed to deal with that?”
