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Chapter 695: Targeted
Chapter 695: Targeted
"As expected, the difference between the 7th and 6th ranks can no longer be simply described as a transformation of life essence. It's like the breakthrough from the 3rd to the 4th rank; they are two completely different dimensions of life!"
Feeling the 7th-rank barrier within him that showed no signs of reaction, Song Chi sighed and opened his eyes, stopping this meaningless action.
At one point, he glanced at the Nine-Husk Fruit of the Serpent and the Celestial Jade Marrow placed beside him, but quickly averted his gaze.
Although these two resources could assist in the Channeling Art breakthrough, it was best to consume them in optimal condition, and his current state was far from ideal.
Time passed slowly, and Song Chi quietly waited for the most suitable opportunity to arrive. Unfortunately, even after several years had quietly passed, he still couldn't find the right chance.
...
Compared to Song Chi's daily efforts to break through to the 7th rank in a quiet, enclosed cultivation room, the Copper Serpent Floating Continent on the other side was much livelier.
A veteran 8th-rank Floating Continent, spanning over 300,000 light-years in diameter, was guarded by dozens of Serpent Demon Overlords imbued with the Floating Continent Source Will. The difficulty of completely conquering it was not small.
After six years of entering the Copper Serpent Floating Continent, each family had only roughly cleaned up their respective jurisdictions, and the Serpent Demon Holy Cities within the region had not yet been officially touched.
Copper Serpent Floating Continent, Western Region.
In a certain mountain range, the sound of intense warship bombardment echoed.
The bombardment continued for about half an hour, and when the earth-shaking tremors in the depths of the mountains finally subsided, a fleet of no more than a hundred ships appeared above the mountain range.
"Attention, my radar shows that all Eight-Armed Serpent Demons have been eliminated. Zi Ang, lead the second squad down to investigate, and be careful!"
"Received. Don't worry, Captain. Don't you trust me?"
As they communicated, a 1,100-meter-long cruiser led three escort ships downward. These four warships mostly emitted purple glows, indicating purple-quality hull armor, making them some of the most defensively capable ships in the squad.
Even the cruiser's surface displayed orange light, indicating orange-level hull armor.
Seeing this, the squad captain, a thousand-year-old veteran named Song Zi Ang, couldn't help but relax. He also secretly marveled at how much the family's foundation had improved with this civilization's warships.
When he was still a cruiser captain, the family's warship captains didn't have such luxurious configurations. Back then, a purple-quality hull armor on a cruiser was already considered exceptional for its rank, unlike now, where even escort ships were equipped with multiple purple-quality components.
Just as he was thinking, the four warships responsible for scouting returned.
In the newly connected magnetic wave communication group chat, the cruiser captain, Song Zi Ang, exclaimed:
"Captain, we've discovered a medium-sized Red Fire Iron ore vein beneath the layer of earth we blasted open!"
Song Zi Ang's voice was filled with excitement.
As the squad captain, Song Yunfan didn't reprimand him. He knew it wasn't Song Zi Ang's fault.
Song Yunfan was aware that Red Fire Iron ore was a mid-to-high-grade mineral. After refining, it could be used to produce third-rank machinery.
What is third-rank machinery?
It's not like the Hellfire Mecha; it's a realm where even fourth-rank firepower and defense are considered weak. Those who dare to venture into this realm must be well-versed in its intricacies, from fission reactions to radiation safety.
Although third-rank machinery is not as powerful as Hellfire Mecha, it is much more convenient for lower-rank clansmen to carry and use in combat.
Therefore, a medium-sized Red Fire Iron ore vein is of high value. They only need to report it to the family, and the entire squad will receive substantial clan merit rewards.
Boom, boom, boom!
Before the Song family squad could get too excited, a loud rumbling suddenly echoed.
Song Yunfan initially thought it might be the remnants of the Eight-Armed Serpent Demons, but when he looked into the distant sky, his expression turned grim.
"All team members, full alert!"
He added another sentence.
"It's the Fusang Dynasty's Yuan family..."
The newcomers were not fleeing Eight-Armed Serpent Demons but a fleet of nearly a thousand ships.
In the region adjacent to the Song family's territory, the formidable Fusan Dynasty's immortal clan, the Yefan family, had dispatched their fleet.
Compared to the Song family, the Yefan family led by a battleship, along with two accompanying pursuit ships, exuded an overwhelming aura without any restraint. Their formidable pressure instantly enveloped the entire Song squad.
"This place was discovered first by our Song family. How dare you, Yefan family, defy the divine decree and act against our 'friend'?" Song Yunfan could only question them coldly in response to their audacity.
Despite his questioning, the Yefan family's battleship remained unmoved, and the oppressive aura emanating from the warship showed no signs of abating.
Finally, a cold laugh echoed from the battleship.
"You Song family discovered it first? We detected this Red Fire Iron Vein several days ago..."
As they spoke, they sent over a piece of information, a picture.
The image displayed the valley below, with a capture date of three days prior. However, the picture did not show any signs of the Red Fire Iron Vein; it was merely an ordinary screenshot.
"Hmph, it's just a random photo taken while surveying the terrain. Do you really think you can twist the truth and make black into white?" Song Yunfan scoffed.
However, deep down, he felt a sense of foreboding, as if something had clicked in his mind.
"Hahaha, so you think the people on the continent will believe the white, or the black?"
As expected, the other party had indeed seized upon this point.
"Hahaha, you think the people on the continent will believe the white, or the black?"
"Hahaha, you think the continent's people will believe the white or the black?"
"Indeed, they're grasping at this opportunity. Will the forces on the Bronze Snake Floating Land really risk supporting the Song family, defying the divine decree?" As this thought crossed his mind, Song Yunfan's icy gaze swept over the Yefan family's warship once more. Finally, under the disapproving stares of Song Zian and the others, he issued a retreat order.
"Captain, are we just going to let them have their way?"
"Yes, Captain. After working so hard for half a month to completely eradicate those eight-armed snake demons, and finally having a chance to earn some extra income, it's hard to let this go!"
...
As the conversation continued in the squad's group chat, it was filled with resentment.
"This is an order. Are you going to disobey it?"
"Rest assured, they won't be able to get away with this for long. Our Song family will make them pay tenfold!"
Under Song Yunfan's firm words, the Song family's fleet of over a hundred warships eventually turned and left the mountain range.
However, it seemed that the Yefan family was not satisfied with this outcome.
Watching the Song family's fleet depart, laughter filled the Yefan family's group chat.
"Hahaha, they're so obedient. Even a family without any foundation dares to be disrespectful before the great Sato family!"
"Good thing they know their place. Our Yefan family is an immortal clan with a heritage spanning 12,000 years. How can they compare to a roadside mongrel with a mere 3,000-year history?"
"They dare to compete with us for the mineral vein. If not for the strict prohibition against internal strife, our Fusan Dynasty could crush this so-called Longji Song family with a single stomp!"
...
Upon returning to the main Song family fleet, Song Yunfan immediately reported the incident to the higher-ups.
However, the response from the family's upper echelons was a mere "Noted," followed by silence.
Song family upper echelon encrypted group chat:
Song Shixing: "Just now, including the Yefan family, there have already been four immortal forces that have started to target us!"
Song Xuancang: "Hmph, let them jump for a while. In recent years, we first exposed the 6th-rank [Time Realm Tree], then went crazy scavenging behind the eight-armed snake demons, and now we have the 8th-rank [Golden Apple Mother Tree]. There are indeed too many eyes watching us in the shadows. Let them all come out this time, so we won't miss anyone during the reckoning!"
"By the way, the 8th-rank [Asura King] enslaved by Xiao Chi has recovered to its peak. Do we need to make a trip to the Longji Continent to bring it over?"
Song Wujiang: "Yes, we're not sure how long Xiao Chi will need. If we can't make it in time, having an [Asura King] will indeed help us ensure success. Additionally, Xiao Chi has temporarily unloaded the [Four Elephant Turning Wheel Seal]. Let's bring it over together!"
Song Yan: "The latest news from the Shadow Department is that the mist half-snake people can only reproduce in the misty marshland and seem unable to be cultivated elsewhere!"
(End of Chapter)
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