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Chapter 655: The Identity of an Old Acquaintance and the Bright Sun Phoenix
Chapter 655: The Identity of an Old Acquaintance and the Bright Sun Phoenix
Silver Plate Continent, Public Open Area, Silver Plate City.
Silver Plate Flame Hotel, Top Floor.
"It's been hundreds of years since we last met. I never expected that you would not only become a Fearless Commander, but your aura is also close to reaching the peak of the sixth rank. Congratulations..."
In the private room, the woman's face was filled with a gentle smile, and her tone carried no hint of formality, as if she were reuniting with an old friend after a long separation.
Opposite her, Song Chi, who had already transformed into his true form, nodded slightly, not paying much attention to these pleasantries.
"There's nothing to congratulate me for. In front of a Star Destroyer Commander like you, the sixth-rank Guidance Technique is hardly worth mentioning..."
The moment the two met in their true forms, Song Chi had already sensed the other's strength.
Although her aura was well-concealed, he had the advantage of the Double Pupil ability.
More importantly, the seventh-rank Ethereal Energy within the woman's body was extraordinary. It was far beyond what a newly promoted Star Destroyer Commander like the ancient Song Wujang could compare to, and Song Chi even speculated that she might be a Limit Star Destroyer Commander.
After some conversation, the woman's smile suddenly faded, and her tone turned serious.
"Not counting our encounter hundreds of years ago, let me formally introduce myself. I'm Yun Niang, Vice President of the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce."
Sitting across from her, Song Chi's expression remained calm, still wearing a faint smile.
'Green Hill Chamber of Commerce...'
'Skyward Intelligence, retrieve information related to the "Green Hill Chamber of Commerce"...'
As his thoughts turned, a response quickly came from the miniature Heaven Ruin Skydome in the depths of his brow.
[Command received. Searching database...]
[Search complete. The following is the information on the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce...]
[A mysterious chamber of commerce established over 200,000 years ago in the Celestial Xia Dynasty, with its merchant teams and shops spread throughout the Flame Civilization's river system communities...]
'Is that all?'
Seeing that it was just basic information, Song Chi didn't pay much attention to it. After a moment of thought, he spoke up,
"Song Chi of the Dragon Backbone Song Clan, I've had the pleasure of meeting Vice President Yun."
Although the woman's words seemed casual, Song Chi didn't think it was appropriate to address her by her given name based on their brief acquaintance of only two meetings.
Hmm... Perhaps this wasn't even her real name.
"I knew that with your exceptional talent, no matter how you tried to hide it, you couldn't possibly be an unknown figure. It turns out you're one of the two super geniuses of the renowned Dragon Backbone Song Clan..."
As they exchanged pleasantries, nearly half an hour passed by unnoticed.
Although it was all polite conversation, it was undeniable that their relationship had grown closer. It was likely that after today, this newfound familiarity would continue to deepen over time.
...
Back in the underground battleship summoning room of the estate, Song Chi's efforts had paid off. The new batch of Abyssal Origin Crystals provided by Yun Niang had been successfully separated using the Heavenly Mandate Compass.
In the battleship's control room, Song Chi's eyes shone with a peculiar light.
He held in his hand a chaotic energy that emanated a fierce aura, and within his Double Pupil, a shadow flickered.
This chaotic energy was the alien energy he had refined from the new batch of Abyssal Origin Crystals.
If he wasn't mistaken, this energy was completely different from the fire attribute energy he had extracted before. It was undoubtedly not from the Flame Demon.
This revelation made the situation worth investigating.
It was common knowledge that the Bottomless Abyss was divided into many layers, each functioning as an independent Celestial Sea Floating Land.
In these different layers of the abyss, there was usually a strict division among the Abyssal Devils, and it was rare for dominant demons of different races to appear in the same layer.
With this in mind, Song Chi quickly formed two speculations.
Either the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce, backed by Yun Niang, had established bases or cities in multiple layers of the abyss, or their base in the Bottomless Abyss was located in a layer where different races of dominant demons were currently engaged in a chaotic battle. Either way, it was a testament to the formidable power of the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce.
...
Shaking his head, Song Chi left the battleship without dwelling on these thoughts.
Upon further consideration, it made sense that the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce, as mysterious as it was, with its true strength known to few, had been established over 200,000 years ago. How could its foundation be so easily understood?
"Thank you, this batch of Abyssal Origin Crystals is very important to me..."
As she received the purified Abyssal Origin Crystals from Song Chi, the woman couldn't hide her joy.
Song Chi smiled lightly, acknowledging her gratitude.
Their relationship hadn't reached the point where they would help each other without expecting anything in return.
After putting away the Abyssal Origin Crystals, the woman brought up the matter of compensation.
Song Chi didn't hesitate or decline; he directly stated his request.
"Time Fragments? These are quite rare, and I don't have many of them in my possession."
"Three pieces will do, and of course... if possible, the more the better!"
Noticing Song Chi's eagerness for Time Fragments, she didn't say much, but nodded her head.
"I'll try to gather some from the nearby branches; it should take around two to three months."
"Time is not an issue, thank you so much, Madam Yun!"
After saying this, Song Chi was about to take his leave, but Madam Yun said something that left him puzzled.
"Besides Time Fragments, I'll also have a small surprise for you later, Captain Song, so stay tuned!"
Song Chi: ???
His confusion didn't last long, as a strange sensation suddenly emerged from the Heavenly Ruin Skydome, which had just returned to his mind.
The Deep Abyss Devil, which had always given him a sense of reassurance, was now stirring with restlessness for some reason.
'You mean, the person has something very attractive to you?'
Hearing the Deep Abyss Devil's voice in his mind, Song Chi's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately turned back.
Madam Yun was an experienced Star Destroyer Commander, and she was rumored to possess numerous rare resources from the Bottomless Abyss. It wasn't surprising that she had something that attracted the Deep Abyss Devil.
As for the idea of targeting her?
The thought only lingered in his mind for a moment before he dismissed it. No joke, regardless of her background or her suspected Limit Star Destroyer Commander strength, she was not someone to be provoked easily.
'But...'
His mind raced with thoughts, and just before they parted ways, Song Chi spoke up.
"Wait..."
"What is it, Captain Song?"
The voluptuous woman paused, looking at Song Chi with confusion.
"It's like this, I have a sixth-rank Deep Abyss Devil under my command..."
Song Chi quickly explained the situation, and his message was clear: he wanted to know if she could help the Deep Abyss Devil advance to the Dominator rank.
Deep Abyss Devils were inherently the dominant species in the Bottomless Abyss, with incredible bloodline talents and a knack for manipulating hearts and minds.
If they could be cultivated to the seventh rank, their future potential would be even greater.
It was common knowledge that Deep Abyss Devils were a representative species where one was equivalent to an entire army.
"Of course, I wouldn't want to trouble you, Madam Yun. As a reward, I can offer a sixth-rank Time Boundary Fruit!"
The woman didn't answer directly but asked another question.
"Deep Abyss Devils, they are the dominant species of the Bottomless Abyss, masters of manipulating hearts and minds. If it advances to the seventh rank, won't you be afraid of it turning against you?"
"Rest assured, Madam Yun, I have my ways to control it!"
Song Chi's response was swift and confident.
He hadn't forgotten that the Celestial Balance Control Ring was theoretically capable of enslaving eighth-rank dominators. Even if the Deep Abyss Devil was skilled in bewitching hearts and minds, it was impossible for a seventh-rank creature to break free from the Celestial Balance Control Ring's enslavement.
Madam Yun agreed, and before she left, she took the sixth-rank Deep Abyss Devil with her.
Song Chi didn't know the real reason for her agreement. Perhaps it was indeed the sixth-rank Time Boundary Fruit that persuaded her. Although she couldn't use it herself, the value of a sixth-rank Time Boundary Fruit was undeniable, and it could be used to cultivate trusted subordinates or future generations.
However, it was also possible that she had other thoughts, but Song Chi didn't mind.
Regardless of her intentions, he only knew one thing: when the time came for his Star Destroyer's promotion, he would fear no evil spirits or monsters.
Over the next three months, Song Chi thoroughly explored the Silver Plate Continent and, although he didn't find any new Neutron Star Remains, he unexpectedly obtained an excellent secondary cannon.
Please... collect 6...9...books...!
A golden-quality Soul Shattering Sound Cannon.
Soul Shattering Sound Cannon lv0
Quality: Golden
Attributes: Power increased by 140%
Attribute 2: True Armor Piercing
Attribute 3: Cannon range increased by 140%
Attribute 4: Cannon firing speed increased by 20%
Attribute 5: Soul Shattering Sound
...
This secondary cannon was unique; it didn't fire physical projectiles or energy beams but rather peculiar musical notes.
These notes had limited power, but each one possessed the ability to erode the soul, making them useful for bewildering, eroding, and tearing apart enemies' souls. They were considered a very practical type of secondary cannon.
Secondary cannons had limited power, and the Flamefire Ship had never relied on them for attacks. In comparison, cannons that could inflict various special negative states were the true premium secondary cannons.
After purchasing the Soul-Shattering Sound Cannon, Song Chi immediately enhanced it to level 70, further increasing his combat power for the upcoming journey to the Demon Snake Continent.
Three months later, at a manor outside Silver Plate City.
"Thank you..."
Even though this was the compensation he deserved, Song Chi still expressed his gratitude.
Time fragments were always a rare resource, and it was only natural to show appreciation for such a generous payment.
"Captain Song, hold on..."
Ethereal energy surged within Song Chi's body, and his muscles tensed.
It was evident that he would react at the first sign of trouble.
"This is..."
But as he saw who had entered the reception room, his eyes narrowed in surprise.
It wasn't someone with ill intentions but a familiar spirit bird.
"Bright Sun Phoenix!"
He spoke slowly, revealing the identity of the visitor.
A Bright Sun Phoenix had burst into the reception room.
Song Chi's body relaxed, and his heart filled with joy.
With a gentle wave of his hand, a shadow emerged from his forehead, and Chongyu was summoned.
A series of bird cries echoed through the air.
Neither of them tried to stop the birds; Chongyu was already at the peak of the sixth rank, and the female Bright Sun Phoenix from the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce was also of the sixth rank. The chances of an accident were minimal.
Song Chi kept his gaze on the woman across from him and spoke softly, "So, the first time we met, you noticed my Double Pupil?"
As they chatted, the topic quickly turned to the two Bright Sun Phoenixes.
"Then let's let the two little ones interact freely, and if they breed, we can each raise the offspring, right?"
"Sure!"
Song Chi agreed without hesitation; it was beneficial for both parties.
He then asked tentatively, "President Yun, where did you get this Bright Sun Phoenix, or do you know if there are any others?"
"From what you're saying, does that mean the Dragon Backbone Song Clan has multiple Bright Sun Phoenixes?"
If this plan succeeded, it was easy to imagine that both parties would greatly benefit.
After all, the Bright Sun Blood Pact of the Bright Sun Phoenixes was astonishing, and if they could breed more of these birds, both sides would reap endless benefits.
...
Dragon Backbone Continent, Song Clan Ancestral Hall.
Upon hearing about the Bright Sun Phoenixes and the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce, the core members of the clan unanimously agreed.
However, Song Shiyuan raised a point midway.
The three Bright Sun Phoenixes should be divided, with each family taking responsibility for one.
This would be the safest option.
If they were all bred in the Silver Disc Galaxy, it would be fine if the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce kept their promise, but if they went back on their word, they could take Chongyu, Chongguang, and Chongying at any time.
Did all three have the Bright Sun Blood Pact?
Was this important? As long as they turned them into breeding birds, the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce could continuously raise new Bright Sun Phoenixes in the future without having to share them with the Song Clan.
It was true that this possibility existed, although the probability was extremely low. With the Green Hill Chamber of Commerce's reputation and heritage spanning over 200,000 years, they wouldn't resort to such actions.
(End of Chapter)
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