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Chapter 482: The Supreme-Ranked Veda Clan Civilization
Chapter 482: The Supreme-Ranked Veda Clan Civilization
Song Hao's heart tightened as he witnessed the three-headed, six-armed being effortlessly killing the Third Rank Goldsplitter Sky Spider, a formidable creature in its own right. The sudden turn of events raised his suspicions, especially since the two had been locked in an intense battle just moments before.
Song Hao suspected that the three-headed, six-armed being might possess some unique abilities that he had failed to detect.
As the creature's body expanded to a height of a thousand meters, a vague sense of familiarity stirred within Song Hao, but he couldn't quite place where this feeling originated.
Remaining vigilant, he decided against approaching the creature recklessly.
The three-headed, six-armed being, instead of shrinking back to its original size, excitedly carried the corpse of the Goldsplitter Sky Spider and hurried away into the distance.
Song Hao maintained a safe distance and discreetly followed behind, controlling the Vastness, which was concealed in the void.
The three-headed, six-armed being ran for about half an hour before disappearing into a series of undulating, bluish-gray hills.
Unsure of what lay beyond the hills, Song Hao chose not to rashly follow with the Vastness. Instead, he activated the Brainwave Remote Control System, which had completed its cooldown, and implanted three separate brainwave imprints into three Fourth Rank Shadow Tribe War Automatons. He remotely controlled these automatons to explore ahead.
Like the airborne radar, the brainwaves were also suppressed by the Mystic Realm, but to a lesser extent. Song Hao felt confident that with his current mental strength, controlling the automatons to scout several hundred kilometers would be effortless.
The Shadow Tribe War Automatons, being of the Shadow attribute, excelled at stealth, though not as adept as the Space attribute automatons. Quietly, they slipped into the undulating hills ahead.
Regarding the automatons' ranks, they did not possess the extraordinary system of the Superhuman System. Although enhanced to the Fourth Rank, they were technically pseudo-Fourth Rank puppets and did not face rejection from the Mystic Realm.
Song Hao speculated that the Fourth Rank was likely the limit. Summoning automatons enhanced to the Fifth Rank might result in the battleship being expelled from the Mystic Realm.
"Hmm?"
A soft exclamation escaped his lips as one of the automatons, through its brainwave connection, discovered a slanted cave behind several hills, shrouded in white mist.
As the automaton cautiously traversed the cave, a vast underground world unfolded before Song Hao's eyes.
"So many three-headed, six-armed beings..."
The most striking feature was not their height, which exceeded ten thousand meters, but the intricate network of tunnels that stretched in all directions, seemingly connecting to a different world beneath the surface. Within this underground realm, numerous three-headed, six-armed beings roamed.
The three-headed, six-armed being that had carried the Goldsplitter Sky Spider's corpse was now part of a crowd, tearing at the spider's remains. Blood stained its fanged maw, making it appear even more ferocious.
As it chewed on the flesh, faint strands of mystical Spirit Word light emanated from its mouth, only to dissipate quickly. But Song Hao, witnessing this through the automaton's eyes, accurately captured this detail.
This fleeting glimpse of Spirit Word light caused Song Hao's eyes to flicker, and a familiar thought resurfaced from the depths of his mind.
"The Spirit Word Law... Yes, during the sequence competition, the Demon Buddha Clan from the Demon Buddha Continent also controlled the Spirit Word Law. Despite their vastly different forms, their mannerisms bore a resemblance to each other."
Due to the urgency of the previous situation, Song Hao hadn't made the connection until now, when he caught a glimpse of the elusive Spirit Word light, which reminded him of the Demon Buddha Clan.
However, the three-headed, six-armed being was significantly different in appearance from the Demon Buddha Clan, and they were likely not of the same race. Moreover, although the Spirit Word light appeared when the creature opened its mouth, it didn't seem to be under its control. Instead, it seemed more like... a talent.
Yes, an undeveloped talent.
Without delay, Song Hao's brow furrowed, and a silver light flashed between his eyebrows. Soon, a silver token flew out from his Flame Heritage Ancestral Orifice.
It was the Ruins Market Access Token! Song Chi had high hopes for this unique Mystic Realm and, after much consideration, had given Song Hao a Ruins Market Access Token before the family's departure.
Naturally, to ensure confidentiality, Song Chi had signed a non-disclosure agreement with Song Hao upon handing over the token.
The Vow Pact on the Heaven Ruin Skydome had a high level of constraint, being of Red quality.
As Song Hao activated the token with his shadow energy, he soon found himself in a special room.
Before he could ponder further, the door in front of him opened, and Song Chi stepped in.
"Uncle Song Chi, this Mystic Realm..."
Song Hao had no intention of hiding anything from Song Chi and proceeded to briefly explain everything he had discovered.
Song Chi's knowledge far surpassed Song Hao's.
Upon hearing the words "three-headed, six-armed," Song Chi asked, "Could it be the Veda Clan? Do you have any images?"
After Song Hao showed him the footage of the three-headed, six-armed being fighting the Third Rank Goldsplitter Sky Spider, Song Chi confirmed his suspicions.
"Powerful flesh, Spirit Word talent... Even if they're not the Veda Clan, they must have strong Veda blood, perhaps from a distant ancestor who intermingled with another race."
As Song Hao listened, his mind was flooded with information about the Veda Clan.
Name: Veda Clan
Civilization: Supreme-Ranked Veda Clan Civilization
Clan Talent: Unparalleled Flesh, Spirit Word Talent, True Buddha Lineage
Notes: A supreme civilization in the Shattered Star Sea, known for its longevity of over 300,000 years. The Veda Clan is renowned for its expertise in manipulating hearts and minds, rivaling the Abyss Devils.
Song Hao's heart tightened as he recalled the scene where the Third Rank Goldsplitter Sky Spider had been immobilized and killed by the three-headed, six-armed being. He now believed that the spider had likely been intimidated into submission.
Seemingly sensing Song Hao's concern, Song Chi left for a while and returned with a component in hand.
"This is the Taiyi Soul Suppressing Monument, along with the resources to enhance it to the Fifth Rank. Install it as soon as you return; it will effectively protect your mind."
"Additionally, explore that underground space as much as possible. Now that we've established a connection with the Veda Clan, this Mystic Realm might be even more valuable than we imagined. Report any discoveries immediately."
...
Outside, in the main control room of the Heaven Ruin Skydome.
Song Chi's figure reappeared on the battleship, as he couldn't stay in the wasteland market indefinitely to guard against the possible sudden attack from the Tier 6 Goldsplitter Sky Spider.
Although Kong Ling's body was left in the wasteland inn, if anything happened to Song Hao, he would be the first to know.
After hearing Song Hao's report, Song Chi's anticipation for this unknown mystic realm grew even stronger.
The Veda Clan, one of the undisputed dominant civilizations in the Shattered Star Sea, ranked far above the Three-Eyed Clan. As far as he knew, the Veda Clan's territory in the Veda Sacred River System had already encompassed over ten ordinary river system clusters, and their strength was terrifying.
A mystic realm associated with such a powerful civilization must be extraordinarily valuable.
"If it really involves super-tier resources, then..."
As these thoughts crossed his mind, Song Chi's narrowed eyes turned towards the distant Tier 6 Goldsplitter Sky Spider, a cold light flashing in his gaze.
...
Deep within the mystic realm, the Vastness cruiser concealed itself in the void.
After enhancing the Taiyi Soul Suppressing Monument's components all the way to the Fifth Rank, Song Hao finally felt his worries ease as he sensed the ethereal Soul Suppressing Monument floating above the Flame Seed in his ancestral orifice.
The Flame Human Civilization relied on the Flame Seed, and their mental strength and resistance had always been among the top. However, this was related to the Veda Clan, a civilization far more powerful than the Flame Human Civilization. Relying solely on the Flame Seed wasn't enough.
With the support of the Soul Suppressing Monument, Song Hao no longer had any concerns. As his mind shifted, he controlled the humorous War Automaton to continue deeper into the underground passage.
Fortunately, although this passage had many interconnected paths, making it dizzying, there was only one main passage that sloped downward.
Moreover, while there were many Triceratropic Beings in the passage, they were also suppressed by the mystic realm itself. The highest tier among them was the Third Rank, with most being First and Second Rank. The Fourth Rank Shadow Tribe War Automaton moved along the dark corners without any risk of exposure.
As Song Hao continued along the main passage, he lost track of how far he had traveled. As the War Automaton advanced, he gradually noticed something unusual.
The space in this underground world seemed to become more fragile the deeper they went, and every time they moved a certain distance, they could see a few fine spatial cracks.
Just as Song Hao was curious about what lay beneath, a sudden loud burst of noise came from a passage leading to an unknown area.
It was followed by the shrill cries of Goldsplitter Sky Spiders, mixed with the roars of some Triceratropic Beings.
This commotion stirred up the numerous Triceratropic Beings in the surrounding passages, who swarmed towards the passage where the Goldsplitter Sky Spiders had entered.
"A perfect opportunity!"
Seizing the moment, Song Hao controlled the Shadow Tribe War Automaton to quicken its pace.
The Brainwave Remote Control System had a limited duration, and with the end approaching, Song Hao had to speed up if he didn't want this exploration to end prematurely.
The swarm of Goldsplitter Sky Spiders from another ground passage had caused significant chaos in the underground world, creating the perfect opportunity for Song Hao.
As he rushed forward, the Fourth Rank Shadow Tribe War Automaton quickly covered a large section of the underground passage. But as they descended, the spatial cracks became denser, and occasionally, they could even see a thin spatial fissure.
This discovery filled Song Hao's mind with various speculations.
It was worth noting that when he had first entered the mystic realm, he had tested the stability of its spatial structure, which was even more robust than the Dragon Spine Continent, which was considered mid-tier among Sixth Rank Floating Lands.
"What could be the reason for such fragility beneath a mystic realm with an astonishingly stable spatial structure?"
As various guesses filled his mind, Song Hao didn't stop the War Automaton. The automaton continued to move at a rapid pace.
At one point, Song Hao suddenly stopped the automaton.
Under his brainwave control, the War Automaton began to retreat slowly. After retreating about twenty meters, the automaton turned, and Song Hao, along with his brainwave imprint, looked towards the large passage on the right.
Unlike the other passages that led to unknown destinations, this large passage wasn't long. It extended only a few thousand meters, resembling a large underground stone chamber.
In fact, the Triceratropic Beings were using this place as their dwelling, and at that moment, dozens of Third Rank Triceratropic Beings were lying horizontally in this large stone chamber.
Their breathing was thunderous, and even the considerable commotion outside didn't wake them.
However, Song Hao's attention wasn't on these Third Rank Triceratropic Beings. His gaze was fixed on a hundred-meter-tall white jade tree at the innermost part of the chamber, guarded by the dozens of Triceratropic Beings.
This white jade tree was clearly extraordinary, and a similarly translucent white jade fruit hung from it.
On the Vastness cruiser, in the main control room, Song Hao described the white jade tree, and he asked the semi-automatic ship AI to carefully compare it with the database on the ship. However, no relevant information was found.
Apparently, the Vastness's database didn't have any records of similar plants.
But Song Hao didn't give up. He took out the Ruins Market Access Token again.
Although he didn't recognize the white jade tree, his intuition told him that it might not be ordinary, and the fact that dozens of Triceratropic Beings were guarding it so carefully might indicate that it was a unique resource of this mystic realm.
With this thought in mind, he entered the wasteland market for the second time.
In the market walk room, Song Hao carefully described the white jade tree, but he still felt it wasn't enough. So, he drew it on the virtual projection screen.
After that, he quietly waited on the side for Song Chi's avatar, who was deep in thought.
Inside the Heaven Ruin Skydome, Song Chi repeated the description of the white jade tree and then asked the Sky-Dome AI to compare it with the database.
The database on the Heaven Ruin Skydome had been enhanced by the Sky-Dome AI and included all of Song Clan's information, as well as the partial data obtained by Shen Yuanran from the North Dome Shen Clan. Naturally, it was far more comprehensive than the Vastness's database.
Soon, the Sky-Dome AI provided a response.
[Based on the captain's description, it is estimated to be the super-tier mystic realm resource, the Time Boundary Tree, with a probability of 88.8%. Other possibilities account for 11.2%.]
"Time Boundary Tree?"
Song Chi was puzzled, as he didn't recall seeing any information about this resource in the family's encrypted database.
Indeed, his memory was correct, and the Sky-Dome AI quickly provided the answer. The information about the Time Boundary Tree came from the data obtained by Shen Yuanran from the North Dome Shen Clan.
The Sky-Dome AI displayed the detailed information about the Time Boundary Tree with a flash of light.
(End of Chapter)
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