Deep beneath a certain region of the Ancient Realm, shrouded in black mist.
“Come on, brothers, put your backs into it! Let’s finish mining the Demon Essence Star Ore here as soon as possible so we can head to the next location. Some of our brothers have already found an even larger vein, and we can’t let those foreign cultivators get there first.”
Deep within the mine, Mo Tianxiao lounged in a chair, directing the brothers within the Human Emperor Banner.
Everyone had a clearly defined role. The Yin Soul Battle Generals had formed their own team and continued capturing new vengeful remnants, helping to expand the Human Emperor Banner’s family. The vengeful remnants who had recently joined the banner were responsible for mining the Demon Essence Star Ore.
When it came to mining the ore, the vengeful remnants possessed an innate advantage.
“We’ve already mined a full hundred pieces of Demon Essence Star Marrow. This stuff clearly isn’t merely some heavenly treasure.”
Mo Tianxiao looked at the piece of Demon Essence Star Marrow in front of him, which was as large as a water vat, and pressed a hand against its surface.
Its texture was much softer than that of the Demon Essence Star Ore, but it was exceptionally resilient. The baleful energy and Laws of Slaughter contained within it were also far gentler, while the quality of its power was far superior to that found in ordinary Demon Essence Star Ore.
Besides being capable of refining and enhancing laws related to yin and cold attributes, it could also be used to forge weapons, giving magical treasures an extra measure of resilience. The gentle Laws of Slaughter and baleful energy within it could also make enemies lower their guard, making it an excellent material for catching people off guard.
Once he left this place, he would definitely refine some of it into his flying swords. It would be just what he needed to raise the swords to the level of top-grade supreme treasures.
Boom!
A sudden, violent tremor interrupted Mo Tianxiao’s thoughts. The entire vast mine seemed to shake, and countless grains of black sand fell from the ceiling.
Mo Tianxiao sprang from his chair and stared solemnly at his surroundings. “What is it this time?”
“Boss! We’ve discovered a vengeful remnant above the Dao-Proving Realm!”
A Yin Soul hurriedly rushed before Mo Tianxiao, his expression filled with excitement.
“What?! A vengeful remnant above the Dao-Proving Realm?!”
Mo Tianxiao immediately retreated several steps. Twelve sword flashes instantly surrounded him, and dozens of Imperial-grade talismans floated in midair. He himself had already arrived aboard the flying vessel, as if he could flee at any moment.
“Boss, don’t panic! It can’t get out!”
The Yin Soul hurriedly shouted, “According to our observations, that remnant cannot leave the deepest part of the mine. Although its strength is above the Dao-Proving Realm, it is still bound by the laws of this place and can only move within its territory!”
“Boss, the brothers are immortal and undying. As long as we keep wearing it down, it will eventually be subdued and become one of us!”
“Are you sure?”
Mo Tianxiao gradually calmed down. A vengeful remnant above the Dao-Proving Realm—could it be comparable to a Dominion Realm expert? If so, an existence of that level could probably kill him with a single slap.
But since the creature could not leave its territory, there might truly be a chance to subdue it.
“Take me there and let me have a look.”
Mustering his courage, Mo Tianxiao followed the Yin Soul’s guidance to the deepest part of the mine. From a distant position, he indeed saw countless Yin Soul brothers surrounding and attacking a tall, powerfully built vengeful remnant.
The remnant was extraordinarily savage. With a mere wave of its hand, it crushed tens of thousands of Yin Souls, its strength far surpassing theirs.
However, it could not leave its territory. As long as the Yin Souls withdrew beyond the range of its activity, it would not attack them. Only those who stepped into its domain would suffer a devastating blow.
The Eye of Appraisal activated.
[Name: None
Cultivation: None
Luck Level: None
Information: An existence above the Dominion Realm in life. Unfortunately, it was slain by a supreme expert and now only a wisp of remnant soul remains, fused with resentment. It commands the Laws of Slaughter and the Laws of Resentment. Its current combat strength is comparable to a half-step Dominion Realm expert.]
“This fellow was actually an existence above the Dominion Realm when it was alive?”
Mo Tianxiao slightly furrowed his brows. The Ancient Realm had once possessed experts above the Dominion Realm. The Vengeful Demon Clan’s former strength was likely even greater than that of the Yuling Clan. Yet such a powerful race had been exterminated by a mysterious supreme expert.
“Forget it. Those matters aren’t something I should concern myself with right now. Its combat strength is only comparable to that of a half-step Dominion Realm expert, yet it can beat my brothers into the ground. It seems that true Dominion Realm cultivators are even stronger than I imagined.”
“Brothers, form up! Use tactical formations! Don’t give it any chance to catch its breath!”
This super-powerful enforcer might not be a match for a genuine half-step Dominion Realm cultivator, but against Dao-Proving Realm cultivators, it would probably be like an adult beating a child.
Such an opportunity had to be seized. He absolutely had to recruit this fierce warrior.
Under Elder Yun’s command, the many Yin Soul brothers launched organized assaults on the half-step Dominion Realm vengeful remnant, gradually draining its strength. It would not be long before this formidable warrior was subdued.
As the Yin Soul leader whom Mo Tianxiao had personally appointed within the Human Emperor Banner, Elder Yun’s strength had already become astonishingly powerful after absorbing the energy of countless remnants. He had even surpassed his peak and become an existence comparable to a Dao-Proving Realm Yin Soul.
Originally, he had intended to rely on Xiao Fan to resurrect himself.
But by a twist of fate, he had obtained the immense opportunity to enter the Human Emperor Banner. He suddenly found himself reluctant to leave. After witnessing Mo Tianxiao’s various methods, powerful background, and limitless potential, he began to harbor the thought of following Mo Tianxiao.
For some inexplicable reason, he felt confident that by following Little Friend Mo, he might truly obtain eternal life.
At the very least, in a certain sense, he had already gained eternal life. Once Little Friend Mo reached the peak of the path of cultivation in the future, all of the meritorious followers who had accompanied him would surely receive immense benefits as well.
Mo Tianxiao had no idea what Elder Yun was thinking. Seeing that his brothers were continuously wearing down the half-step Dominion Realm vengeful remnant, he felt reassured and began preparing for his own affairs.
He had originally planned to refine his flying swords to the level of top-grade supreme treasures after leaving this place.
But judging from the current situation, subduing this remnant would probably take quite some time.
Since he had nothing else to do, he could use this opportunity to strengthen his flying swords.
Fortunately, his weapon-refining skills were advanced enough. He did not need to shatter and reforge the flying swords from scratch. He only needed to scrape off a tiny amount of Demon Essence Star Marrow, apply the Law of Fire, and repeatedly temper the swords with it.
In the blink of an eye, more than sixty years passed.
“It’s done!”
Mo Tianxiao’s eyes snapped open. The twelve flying swords being tempered in the Law of Fire suddenly erupted with dazzling sword light. Sharp sword laws were mixed with the offensive power of the Laws of Slaughter, while a trace of sinister resentment lurked within them, providing a concealed means of catching enemies off guard.
The twelve flying swords had become top-grade supreme treasures, and the power of the Annihilation Sword Formation rose another level.
However, the Annihilation Sword Formation was ultimately only a Saint-grade spell and divine ability. He would have to find time to upgrade it in the future. With his current cultivation, constructing an even more powerful sword formation should be fairly easy.
“Fortunately, I only had to add some material. If I’d needed to reforge them from scratch, even this amount of time wouldn’t have been enough.”
Mo Tianxiao sighed with emotion. As cultivators grew stronger, the concept of time became increasingly vague to them.
“Boss! We succeeded!”
Just as Mo Tianxiao was sighing, the Yin Soul brothers on the other side delivered good news.
The half-step Dominion Realm vengeful remnant had been successfully subdued!
From this moment onward, who in the entire Ancient Realm would dare act arrogantly before him?
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