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Chapter 212: Five Thousand Years · Secret Realm Acceleration
Chapter 212: Five Thousand Years · Secret Realm Acceleration
3,000 titanium crystals—what does that mean? This amount of titanium crystals is already enough to trade for a top-tier purple fire source, comparable to an orange-grade component.
At the normal market rate of one titanium crystal for multiple strands of second-stage floating land essence, these 3,000 titanium crystals are worth at least ten thousand strands of second-stage floating land essence, or nearly a thousand strands of third-stage floating land essence.
While this is far from the value of an orange-grade component, similarly, a fourth-stage void crystal's value is also unlikely to reach that level.
"This price is basically equivalent to the normal market price of a fourth-stage void crystal. I wonder if any other big players will continue to bid!"
"Probably. For medium to large forces with secret realms, high-stage void crystals are always something they strive for with all their might."
"I also feel it won't be just this. Moreover, the Golden Shark Chen family, who are hosting the auction, might not easily give up. Although they are the auctioneers, they haven't forbidden themselves from bidding."
"I wonder who is in that private box, casually throwing out 3,000 titanium crystals. Such a large sum, could they be from the capital star domain of the duchy?"
In the auction hall below, numerous first and second-stage ember ship captains were buzzing with discussion.
Three thousand titanium crystals, no matter where they were, were enough to cause a stir.
At this moment, a new bid echoed through the hall.
"1,500 titanium crystals, 400 strands of third-stage floating land essence."
Compared to titanium crystals, third-stage floating land essence was far more rare. Naturally, when someone offered 400 strands, it drew everyone's attention.
In the private box, Song Chao narrowed his eyes. This bid came from a very unfamiliar box. If he guessed correctly, the bidder following him was likely from the Golden Shark Chen family, the backers of the Black Star Auction House.
Thinking about this, the three men exchanged a few words and then offered a new price.
"3,400 titanium crystals!"
The ember ship captains in the auction hall were once again in an uproar.
This price was clearly already above the market value of a fourth-stage void crystal, even if only slightly. But it was indeed above the normal market price.
Just as everyone was curious if anyone would continue to bid, the previous box quickly followed up.
"1,700 titanium crystals, 400 strands of third-stage floating land essence."
Song Chao's eyes darkened, and he said to the two men beside him in a low voice:
"Let's bid one last time. If the Chen family continues to follow, we'll stop. The premium is too high, it's not worth it!"
After speaking, their private box transmitted the final bid.
"3,600 titanium crystals!"
The moment this price was announced, the entire auction hall fell into complete silence.
After several seconds, seeing no further bids, the auction for the fourth-stage void crystal officially ended. They had successfully secured the void crystal.
In the private box, Song Hai let out a sigh of relief, expressing his excitement.
For them, this fourth-stage void crystal was of great importance. It not only related to the production of the [Spirit Refining Fruit] and [Dragon Blood Fruit] but could also impact the advancement of the Fury Lion. The stakes were significant.
If not for this, they wouldn't have been willing to pay such a premium to secure it.
After the fourth-stage void crystal, it was time for the final item of the auction.
An orange-grade [Holy Light Evil-Dispelling Cannon].
Holy Light Evil-Dispelling Cannon, Level 0
Grade: Orange
Traits:
- Holy Light Evil-Dispelling
- Main Cannon Power Increased by 40%
- Consumption: 500 per use (Void Energy Points)
- Attack: 27
- Recharge: 10s; Buffer: 20s
- Upgrade Required: 10 strands of zero-stage floating land essence, 1,000 energy points, 1 ton of Holy Light Stones
{Holy Light Evil-Dispelling: After a four-minute recharge, fire a Holy Light Evil-Dispelling beam in the designated direction with 150% of the main cannon's power. This beam deals double damage to star sea Cthulhu-type evil deities, with a cooldown of 48 hours.}
Faced with this orange-grade main cannon, no one was unmoved.
At this level, even on a fourth-stage Pursuer Ship, it was an absolute powerhouse.
However, this item was destined to elude them. Although they still had over a thousand titanium crystals left, these were communal assets that needed to be used to collect fourth-stage life crystals and [Earth Attribute Law Crystals], among other things. They couldn't just use them without permission.
Moreover, even if they added these titanium crystals, it would still be far from enough to trade for an orange-grade component.
Orange-grade components were extremely expensive.
Considering this, the three men decided not to stay any longer. After a brief discussion, they left the private box, deciding to depart early.
However, their actions stirred the nerves of many.
Taking out nearly four thousand titanium crystals and then acquiring a fourth-stage Void Crystal—either of these actions alone was enough to draw intense attention from outsiders.
As a result, after they left, many figures followed them out of the auction house, including several third-stage Psionic Commanders.
"Only three second-stage Ember Fleet Captains, this is quite interesting..."
"Could it be a fourth-stage powerhouse in disguise? Second-stage... how dare they?"
Outside the Radiant Street, many people were filled with doubt. They couldn't understand how three second-stage Ember Fleet Captains dared to openly take out nearly four thousand titanium crystals. Could it be that they thought the woman, who had just broken through to Level 29 in Psionic Guidance and whose aura was still unstable, was enough to deter the prying eyes around them? Or had they not yet experienced the harsh realities of the star sea era?
Or perhaps they had some backing?
Just as everyone was in doubt, the sudden appearance of the Lyre Cruiser sent shockwaves through the crowd.
"Cruiser? That woman isn't a second-stage Ember Fleet Captain; she just hasn't broken through yet!!"
Realizing this, the figures trailing behind them were immediately startled, and many chose to leave, abandoning any thoughts of an ambush.
Those who retreated were all third-stage Ember Fleet Captains. Could it be they were just afraid of the Lyre Cruiser?
Of course, the truth was far more complex.
The appearance of the Lyre Cruiser was only part of the reason for their departure. The real reason lay with Bai Xiuzhen.
From the aura Bai Xiuzhen had emitted earlier, it was clear she had just broken through to Level 29, meaning her Psionic Guidance was previously only at Level 28.
And that was the key point.
With her Psionic Guidance not yet at Level 28, her seat ship had already advanced to a Cruiser. What did this mean? It meant that Bai Xiuzhen, unlike those who had lingered at the second stage for a century or two and had long ago reached Level 29 in Psionic Guidance, had spent very little time at the second stage. So little, in fact, that before she could reach the limit of the second stage, her seat ship had already advanced to the third stage.
This alone was enough to make people think deeply.
Because those who could achieve this were usually either high-ranking Ember Fleet Captains from major factions or those who had the direct support of a third-stage Ember Fleet Captain. This was the primary reason why the group chose to leave without hesitation.
...
Despite this unexpected turn of events scaring off many, there were still quite a few cruisers trailing the Lyre Cruiser.
Even as the Lyre Cruiser burst out of the Silver Spear Floating Land and entered the dark starry sky, more than six third-stage cruisers continued to follow.
Bai Xiuzhen didn't choose to rush forward on her own. After all, she was still at the second stage, and operating a third-stage cruiser in combat would inevitably have some drawbacks in terms of combat power.
Given this, it was better to reveal her true identity now rather than wait until she was at a disadvantage later.
Roar!
In the main control room of the Lyre Cruiser, Bai Xiuzhen's eyes were tightly closed, her mind deeply immersed in her thoughts. She was activating the projection of the Mythic Dragon Spine Leviathan in her mind.
As a woman who had married into the Song family, she naturally had the projection of the Dragon Spine Leviathan—Mythic Battle Armor that the Song family had passed down.
With her full concentration, a nearly two-kilometer-long Dragon Spine Leviathan began to coalesce around the Lyre Cruiser.
Roar!
As the Dragon Spine Leviathan let out a long, resounding cry, the six cruisers trailing behind were immediately stunned.
"Damn, Dragon Spine Leviathan! It's the Song family of Calm Sea!"
"It's actually the Song family of Calm Sea!"
"Dragon Spine Leviathan, better not mess with them, better not!"
...
Apart from these six cruisers, there was another deep-black kilometer-long warship hidden in the shadows, almost blending into the void. Not even the seven sky-scanning radars on the seven cruisers could detect any trace of it.
In the main control room of the black cruiser.
"Uncle, should we continue with the previous plan?"
"How can we continue? Even among the elders of the Song family of Calm Sea, our Chen family's ancestor can't rank in the top ten. If they really decide to act, they could wipe out our Chen family with a wave of their hand. Let's go back!"
Hearing this, the young man on the side of the control room frowned, feeling uncomfortable.
"Uncle, is the gap really that big? Isn't what you're saying a bit exaggerated?"
”
“Just for that statement, you have a long road ahead. The Song family of Dingshai has been around for nearly three thousand years. Even just the third direct lineage has three Fourth Stage beings openly acknowledged, more than our entire family. Not to mention the two major main lineages and the extremely mysterious ancestral lineage!”
After saying this, the man noticed the young man beside him looking grim and gently patted his shoulder.
“My Chen family has only been around for a thousand years. Our strength needs to be accumulated bit by bit. Cheer up; maybe you’ll reach Fourth Stage one day and add to the foundation of our Chen family!”
…
Unaware of these subsequent developments, Bai Xiuzhen’s face still looked slightly pale after invoking the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale’s shadow, even though she had quickly dispersed it. Invoking the shadow of a mythic creature is something that can only be done after one’s mental power reaches the Divine Will state. For her to force the manifestation of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale’s shadow with her mere Second Stage Ordinary Will mental power inevitably resulted in some backlash.
This is also why the lower Fourth Stage members of the Song family of Dingshai rarely attempt to invoke the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale’s shadow. Without Divine Will-level mental power, invoking the shadow wouldn’t provide any benefits, making it unnecessary.
“Mom, how are you doing?”
Behind her, Song Hai and Song Chao looked worried.
Bai Xiuzhen waved her hand, setting the spacecraft to autopilot while gradually adjusting her state. She had only briefly revealed her identity, not maintaining the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale’s mythic shadow for long, so the impact was minimal. A little adjustment would suffice.
…
In the Dingshai Star Region, on the Dragon Spine Continent.
In the deepest chamber beneath the Qingyue Manor.
As Bai Xiuzhen placed the Fourth Stage Void Crystal in her hand into the entrance of the secret realm, the acceleration of the Dragon Blood Secret Realm officially began.
They had just returned to the Dragon Spine Continent the previous day, and after properly thanking Lianzhi Yu, who then left, the clan members gathered eagerly in this underground chamber.
“Mom, how did it go?”
After the Fourth Stage Void Crystal was placed into the secret realm, Song Chao and the others inquired.
Bai Xiuzhen smiled.
“Pretty well. The original owner of this Fourth Stage Void Crystal was likely a veteran Fourth Stage Void Demon Lord. This Void Crystal should be able to accelerate the Dragon Blood Secret Realm by about 5000 years!”
Hearing the number 5000 years, everyone was pleasantly surprised. Such a long period, combined with the 20% growth acceleration from the Immortal Domain Soil, would be enough for the Dragon Blood Fruits and Spirit Refinement Fruits in the Dragon Blood Secret Realm to complete one full cycle.
The Spirit Refinement Fruits, for instance, don’t need much explanation. Although there are currently only eight fruits left on the Spirit Refinement Tree, they are just two thousand years away from maturity. With 5000 years of acceleration, plus the 20% boost, it’s equivalent to 6000 years, which is more than enough for them to fully mature.
As for the Dragon Blood Fruits, there are currently only enough for 3000-year-old Dragon Blood Fruits. The 10,000-year-old Dragon Blood Fruits will have to wait.
After the initial joy, Zhao Hongxue said:
“Mom, since the Dragon Blood Secret Realm will advance by 5000 years for every year in the outside world, we should carefully plan the use of these two resources within the secret realm!”
Everyone understood what she meant. With the secret realm accelerating by 5000 years, they couldn’t just wait idly.
They needed to further plan the ten Dragon Blood Trees and the Spirit Refinement Tree.
For example, the eight Spirit Refinement Fruits on the Spirit Refinement Tree will mature in about two thousand years. Should they wait until the entire acceleration period is over before entering to pick them? If they do, the nearly four thousand years afterward would be wasted. If they can enter at the exact moment the eight fruits mature, the tree will automatically start the next cycle of fruiting. By the time the 5000 years of acceleration are complete, a new batch of 20 Spirit Refinement Fruits will have grown.
Thus, they would only need to wait another two thousand years for these 20 fruits to fully mature, effectively saving four thousand years.
The same applies to the Dragon Blood Trees. If they wait until the 5000-year acceleration period is over to enter, the Dragon Blood Fruits on the trees will be 6000 to 7000 years old. This creates a dilemma: picking them would be a waste, but not picking them would also be problematic. After all, Dragon Blood Fruits only come in three varieties: 1000-year, 3000-year, and 10,000-year. The effects of 3000-year and 6000-7000-year Dragon Blood Fruits are the same unless they can grow to 10,000 years.
Therefore, they need to plan accordingly.
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