Chapter 387: Wind Spirit Body
Chapter 387: Wind Spirit Body
"They've occupied over a dozen planets around us?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng's heart stirred with excitement.
It was common knowledge that Qiming Star was like a cage for the Yanren people living within it.
Only with the aid of starships could one hope to leave this place.
"Brother Jiang, you're not thinking of relying on their strength to get out of here, are you?"
Ding Lei immediately saw through Jiang Cheng's thoughts.
The other three exchanged glances, all wearing bitter smiles.
Clearly, Jiang Cheng wasn't the first to have this idea after hearing this news, nor would he be the last.
"Jiang Xiaoxiong, it's true that the Shadow Church has a way to leave this place, and it's likely not by starship but through a teleportation device. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to escape the eyes of the Horned Clan. But it's obvious they won't share this information with us, especially since they despise the Yanren people so much." Liu Honghui spoke up.
"That's right."
Old Tian echoed, "You may not know this, but every month in the Inner District, there are numerous assault incidents, some initiated by the Resistance Army, but most are the doing of the Shadow Church. They are hell-bent on revenge and would never cooperate with us."
He Hong's face turned pale, and she could only nod in agreement.
She had witnessed firsthand the Shadow Church's slaughter in the shopping mall. If she hadn't run fast enough, she wouldn't be alive today.
"I see, I was just thinking about it."
Jiang Cheng quickly responded.
"It's okay, we've all been through this."
Ding Lei smiled, "Actually, even if we could leave this planet by starship, it might not be as great as we imagine."
"That's true. Leaving this planet is just the beginning. To return to the Ancestral Planet, there's a distance of tens of thousands of light-years. Who knows what might happen along the way?"
"That's right. The Horned Clan is despicable, but compared to other races, they are relatively friendly towards the Yanren. Over the past years, Yanren on many planets have been wiped out. The lucky ones were killed, while the less fortunate were abused, implanted with chips, and enslaved, even until death. It's a sad state of affairs."
The atmosphere in the private room became heavy without anyone noticing.
Jiang Cheng was well aware that this wasn't something that could be easily explained or changed overnight.
So, he steered the conversation in a different direction and asked, "Brother Ding, you mentioned three major families earlier. Which families are they, including the Ancient Family we're currently in?"
"Well," Ding Lei glanced at the others, "The Ancient Family is indeed powerful, almost a top-tier family, but compared to the three major families, there's still a significant gap."
"That's right," Liu Honghui continued, "The three major families are the Wind Family, the Bell Family, and the Bai Family. Among them, the Wind Family has the strongest individuals due to their ancestors possessing a unique physique called the Wind Spirit Body. This gives their descendants an extraordinary affinity for wind elements from birth, making their cultivation progress exceptionally fast."
"To maintain the purity of their bloodline, the Wind Family strictly forbids intermarriage with outsiders. This is not just in our Eastern City but across the other nine cities as well. Such cases are rare." Old Tian added.
Jiang Cheng nodded in understanding.
In his heart, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. Possessing such a spiritual body meant that one was destined to be a Primordial Force Warrior from birth.
"What about the other two families?"
"The second strongest is the Bai Family. They are the only arms manufacturers in the city, producing various laser weapons and all sorts of mechas. Some of their weapons are supplied to the Horned Clan, while the rest are used to suppress the Resistance Army."
"Suppress the Resistance Army?"
"Yes, the Resistance Army hides in the deep mountains. They don't pose a significant threat to the Inner District, but in a battle decades ago, their supreme-level experts were almost completely wiped out. Even if they were to enter the city now, it would be like walking into a trap. However, they still pose a considerable threat to some areas on the plains, such as the Bai Family's weapons factory, some private territories of other families, and especially the granaries. Every harvest season, these places suffer attacks from the Resistance Army."
"To prevent such situations, the nine major cities have been dispatching troops to guard the mountain entrances and regularly sending forces to suppress the Resistance Army's vitality. This is when the mechas produced by the Bai Family come in handy. Some of the large mechas carry laser cannons that can even instantly kill Grandmasters."
Jiang Cheng's heart sank as he silently acknowledged the dire situation of the Resistance Army.
Indeed, the Bai Family's influence was extraordinary.
No wonder that kid, Gu Changjun, could be so arrogant.
"What about the Bell Family?"
"The Bell Family is a bit special. Their clan members aren't particularly strong, but there's a Tier 22 Artificer in the family." Ding Lei spoke, and a chill ran down his spine.
Jiang Cheng's pupils contracted upon hearing this.
Tier 22?
That meant they could create treasures for use by Primordial Force Supremes!
"A century ago, the Bell Family's ancestor was a renowned figure in this star sector. For some reason, he didn't leave when he should have, and ended up staying here.
Because of him, the Bell Family possesses several Seventh Rank Treasures. If they were to fight, even the combined forces of the previous two families, along with the City Lord's Mansion, might not be a match for them."
"I've heard that the Bell Family also has an Eighth Rank Treasure." He Hong whispered.
"I've heard that rumor too. Even without it, the Bell Family is still one of the top families in the Inner District. However, they've always kept a low profile, and in recent years, there haven't been any negative rumors about them."
Jiang Cheng nodded; the Bell Family indeed left a good impression.
"Little Brother Jiang, these are the top powers in the Inner District. However, the others are not to be underestimated either. For example, the Zhang Family. If the City Lord's Mansion is the king of Eastern City above ground, then the Zhang Family is the king underground. The Dawn Society, where you previously stayed, is one of their subordinate forces." Ding Lei lowered his voice.
Jiang Cheng finally understood.
"Besides them, there's also the Chen Family. They have several Rune Masters who can create talismans close to Seventh Rank. The strength of these two families is no less than the Gu Family we serve. Additionally, there are two Martial Academies with formidable power."
"In summary, that's the situation in the Inner District. The longer you stay, the more you'll naturally understand. As for the other cities, the situation in their Inner Districts is similar to ours."
Ding Lei smiled, took a sip of water, and cleared his throat.
(End of Chapter)
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