Chapter 452: The Hua Mu Tribe
Chapter 452: The Hua Mu Tribe
Roar!
The azure dragon, with its claws and fangs, surged forward with the raging waves.
Splash!
The Blazing Wind Mountain Lord stood firm, unfazed, and unrolled the scarlet scroll in his hand.
Another colossal fiery mountain appeared, blocking his path.
The azure dragon collided with the volcano, exploding into countless water droplets that spread for tens of thousands of miles.
"Another army has arrived?"
The Blazing Wind Mountain Lord furrowed his brows, preparing to unleash other divine abilities.
Suddenly, a strong sense of danger arose within him.
A pitch-black figure appeared behind him, extending a finger.
Whoosh!
The concentrated Black Hole power transformed into a dark beam, piercing through the Blazing Wind Mountain Lord's defenses and striking his back.
The Blazing Wind Mountain Lord's back was covered in blood, turning into a streak of fire as he fled forward.
At the same time, he tossed the scarlet scroll behind him.
"An Imperial Armament?"
Observing the terrifying might emanating from the scarlet scroll, Fang Xing chuckled and stretched out his hands.
A powerful gravitational force emerged, affecting the scarlet scroll.
He grabbed the Imperial Armament with both hands and tore it with all his might!
Riiip!
The scroll tore apart, revealing countless flames that burst forth but couldn't harm him in the slightest.
"My Imperial Armament?"
The Blazing Wind Mountain Lord stared at this scene, his heart nearly dripping with blood, and a deep fear settled in: "Your Excellency... are you the Black Dragon Emperor's son?"
"Indeed... Blazing Wind Mountain Lord, you dare to trespass in Boundless Mountain. It seems the Nuwa Empyrean Palace's foothold in the Azurewood World is no longer desired."
Fang Xing stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent.
Facing a mere Blazing Wind Mountain Lord, he didn't even need to use the Void Ring. His Black Hole-level physique alone was enough to suppress the other party.
This confirmed to him that the Nuwa Empyrean Palace's Supreme Essence Sovereign was probably comparable to a Celestial Immortal in the first or second stage.
"I will remember this grudge..."
The Blazing Wind Mountain Lord glanced deeply at Fang Xing and transformed into a streak of fire, leaving without a backward glance.
Fang Xing watched him leave but didn't pursue him.
Previously, in the Pan Gu Mystic Realm, it was tacitly agreed that the Emperor's sons could slaughter each other and compete for the Pan Gu Token.
But outside, the rules were different.
Boundless Mountain was merely a major power in the Qingyuan Great World, not a dominant force. It couldn't protect him if he insisted on courting death.
Moreover, the importance of an Emperor's son and a Supreme Essence Sovereign was entirely different.
Fang Xing was sure that if he killed the Blazing Wind Mountain Lord, he probably wouldn't be able to leave the Azurewood World in the future.
Otherwise, he might face an ambush from a peak Celestial Immortal or even a Chaos Realm expert.
"Horn Red!"
As Fang Xing watched the Blazing Wind Mountain Lord leave, he called out.
"Your Highness."
Horn Red's eyes burned with fervor, now completely convinced of Fang Xing's superiority.
"Go and take charge of Azure Abyss Castle..."
After giving instructions, Fang Xing stood atop the castle walls of Azure Abyss Castle: "You've all worked hard. I am the Black Dragon, and from now on, I will be responsible for all matters in the Azurewood World..."
"We pay our respects to the Black Dragon Emperor's son!"
The Essence Spirit cultivators didn't say a word, but bowed deeply.
No matter how much news flew around in the Vast Void Illusion Realm, it couldn't compare to the impact of witnessing it firsthand.
They could now confirm that this disciple of the Black Dragon had indeed become a Supreme Essence Sovereign! Among the various factions, the status of a Supreme Essence Sovereign was even higher than that of ordinary Celestial Immortals and Heavenly Demons.
'Damn... it's the Black Dragon Emperor's son who's in charge of guarding this place...'
Fire Spirit Son bowed deeply, his head almost touching the ground, filled with apprehension.
'What should I do?'
He deeply regretted his initial decision to go against the Black Dragon Emperor's son. Now, with just one command, he would have to go to his death... No! As long as the other party showed a hint of attitude, there would be plenty of people eager to kill him!
As Fire Spirit Son hesitated, Fang Xing seemed to notice him but paid no attention, entering Azure Abyss Castle.
Fire Spirit Son stood up, gazing at the direction where Fang Xing's figure had disappeared, feeling both relieved and lost: 'He ignored me... We are now from two different worlds...'
...
Inside Azure Abyss Castle.
Fang Xing briefly checked the accounts and found that with the Vast Spirit overseeing them, although there were some irregularities in the books, they weren't overly excessive, so he didn't bother investigating further.
After resting for a few days, he had a local Essence Spirit cultivator take him to visit several nearby Essence Crystal mines.
Essence Crystals were highly condensed Essence Stones, and a single Essence Crystal could be exchanged for ten thousand Essence Stones. They were also used to extract Soul Core Elixir.
Even Boundless Mountain valued the Essence Crystal mines near Azure Abyss Castle.
Vast Ocean Mountain.
Fang Xing stood with his hands behind his back, observing a massive mine pit below.
Most of the workers in the mine pit were Essence Spirit cultivators, with some indigenous people among them.
These natives had green stripes on their bodies, resembling humans, and exuded a vibrant vitality.
With just a glance, Fang Xing confirmed that these natives had long lifespans, living for at least five thousand years in the Mortal Realm!
Even without cultivation, they could live for five hundred years.
As for the Essence Spirit Realm?
It seemed that those who cultivated the path of Primordial Qi couldn't live beyond ten thousand years.
"Your Highness, there are 1,098 supervisors and over 36,000 miners on our side. The daily production of Essence Crystals is around 300,000."
The one making the introduction was none other than Fire Spirit Son.
At this moment, his expression was filled with humility and a hint of apprehension.
Fortunately, Fang Xing was currently not paying much attention to Huo Lingzi, treating him as a mere stranger.
"The natives here are called the Flower Wood Tribe, right?"
Fang Xing's interest was piqued as he looked at a Flower Wood Tribe woman with green patterns on her body and blooming flowers on her head.
"Indeed... The Flower Wood Tribe is native to the Azurewood World and has many branches, but they all have incredibly long lifespans and are highly compatible with the Wood Doctrine... Among these natives, Essence Spirit Realm experts are emerging in abundance..."
Huo Lingzi's face carried a hint of worry: "According to the world's growth, one day, these natives will produce Celestial Demon Realm experts! But we can't exterminate them in advance... Not to mention their frightening numbers, even if we could take action, we would be completely rejected by the world's origin..."
The Azure Yuan Grand World had extensive experience in conquering other worlds.
Fang Xing, of course, was aware that in this newly born world, the natives always received some preferential treatment and 'heavenly favor'.
Moreover, due to the immense destructive power of the invading Celestial Immortals and Celestial Demons, they had been consistently resisted and prevented from entering.
However, Celestial Immortals and Celestial Demon Realm experts born within this world could completely evade suppression.
'Among so many Flower Wood Tribe members, there must be some with exceptional talents. I should take advantage of this opportunity to enslave their souls while they are still young, and then when they grow into Celestial Demons, I'll reap the benefits...'
A thought suddenly flashed through Fang Xing's mind.
The various powers of the Azure Yuan Grand World had never recruited disciples from the small worlds they conquered. This was a lesson learned through bloodshed.
However, if it was a matter of acquiring soul slaves, they could bend the rules a little.
'Perhaps, some other powers have already done this...'
With this thought, Fang Xing felt a sense of urgency.
He looked at Huo Lingzi and suddenly spoke, "Huo Lingzi... I have a task for you."
"Your Highness, please instruct me."
Huo Lingzi hurriedly bowed.
"Bring the most talented Flower Wood Tribe members within our control in Boundless Mountain to me... Hmm, those at the seventh stage of the Essence Spirit Realm or above are preferred, and the ninth stage would be best!"
Fang Xing spoke.
Then, he communicated with the Vast Void Illusion, beginning to purchase inheritances related to the Wood Doctrine that could be passed on to outsiders.
...
Over ten days later.
Azure Abyss Castle.
In the plaza.
Several Flower Wood Tribe members stood anxiously.
"Duo Mi, you said... Why did those Celestial Outsiders suddenly summon us?"
A Flower Wood Tribe member with tattoos on his face looked at a girl in the middle, his eyes filled with indescribable emotions.
The girl named Duo Mi wore a green robe, and her face also had green stripes. At the tips of her hair, there was a string of emerald green flower buds. Her cultivation had reached the ninth stage of the Essence Spirit Realm.
She spoke softly, her voice like a mountain stream: "I don't know... But our tribe received orders from above. If the people we send satisfy that noble person, we can be exempt from tribute for ten years... This is enough for our tribe to take a breather and nurture more tribesmen, so... I came."
Her talent, appearance, and cultivation... all were at the pinnacle of the Dola Clan, and she was being cultivated as a High Priestess.
But for the sake of the tribe, even a High Priestess had to make sacrifices.
The Flower Wood Tribe members present were either forced or came voluntarily, but the actual circumstances didn't matter.
After several hours, a dark shadow descended upon the plaza, revealing the figure of a black-clad youth—none other than Fang Xing!
"One hundred and thirty-two people!"
Fang Xing's gaze swept across the crowd, his voice cold: "You already know the promises I've made... I'm here to collect dogs, no, servants... Next, there will be a selection process. All you need to do is endure and try to stand until the end."
As soon as he finished speaking, a surge of willpower crashed down.
In an instant, dozens of Flower Wood Tribe members at the seventh stage of the Essence Spirit Realm and above collapsed, falling into a faint.
"This..."
"A single thought can make dozens of powerful tribesmen faint. Is this the true might of a great figure?"
The remaining Flower Wood Tribe members were shocked, gritting their teeth as they faced the increasingly fierce willpower.
"Hold on, Duo Mi... You must become the adult's slave!"
Duo Mi clenched her teeth, her eyes turning slightly red.
As time passed, the Flower Wood Tribe members in the plaza fell one after another, until only three were left.
"Very good. What are your names?"
Fang Xing descended into the plaza, looking down at the three Flower Wood Tribe members.
"I am Sang Song!"
"Mo Yan!"
"Duo Mi, greetings to the adult!"
The three Flower Wood Tribe members bowed with their hands on their chests.
"Hmm, congratulations. You have passed the first round of tests. Next, we'll proceed to the second round of tests!"
Fang Xing threw out three green slates: "You have one day to comprehend the patterns on these slates... Then, imprint them. Whoever does it best will be the last one standing!"
If the first round tested willpower and strength, the second round naturally tested comprehension.
(End of Chapter)
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