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Chapter 708: The Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon's Wealth
Chapter 708: The Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon's Wealth
"Due to certain reasons, the top-tier Floating Continent Core Division Techniques within our clan cannot be transmitted externally. The Trifurcate Essence Method can only be considered a mid-tier technique among such secrets..."
In the great hall of the Yaoguang Star Tower, Bai Mei, who had logged in with her true form, handed a green turtle shell enveloped in mysterious energy to Song Chi.
This green turtle shell was inscribed with numerous runes of law, recording the very Trifurcate Essence Method Bai Mei had mentioned.
The Trifurcate Essence Method, a mid-tier Floating Continent Core Division Technique, allows one to expend a significant amount of resources to divide the core of a designated Floating Continent into three parts after successfully comprehending it. Similarly, it can naturally fuse with up to three Star Sea artifacts. As far as Song Chi knew, the Changsun Family of the Tang Dynasty used a technique of this level.
Taking the green turtle shell, Song Chi was excited but maintained his composure, merely glancing over the shell before quickly turning his gaze back to Bai Mei's face.
He could not deny his gratitude for everything Bai Mei had done. Just by trying with the Yaoguang Star Token, she had immediately responded and even brought the Trifurcate Essence Method technique directly to him. This trust and support could not be taken lightly.
However, reflecting on the resources he currently possessed, Song Chi realized that apart from the Golden Apple and the seventh-rank Time Fruit, he had nothing else to offer in return. More importantly, he did not yet have a mature eighth-rank Golden Apple, though he did have two seventh-rank Time Fruits.
With this in mind, Song Chi seemed to have made a decision.
He said, "Bai Mei, I have received your kindness multiple times. I won't say more empty words of gratitude. Um... now that you have ascended to the rank of Annihilator Ship Captain, if you plan to advance to a Galactic Ship, please remember to notify me."
His words sounded casual, but anyone who knew him could detect the special promise within them. This was not just a formal statement but a commitment from Song Chi himself.
Seeming to sense the underlying meaning, the coldness on Bai Mei's face slightly dissipated. However, she maintained her habit of speaking sparingly and simply nodded.
...
After obtaining the Trifurcate Essence Method, Song Chi quickly returned to the Dragon Spine Continent.
Song Wujian and the others had already been brought back earlier. Seeing that he had truly obtained the Floating Continent Core Division Technique, laughter quickly echoed through the Dragon Whale Hall.
"Although, as Xiaochi mentioned, the Trifurcate Essence Method is only a barely passing technique among division techniques, it will be sufficient to support us for a long time to come..."
Song Wujian's voice resonated in the hall, and he continued, "However, using the seventh-rank Time Fruit as an exchange condition, will we not be at a disadvantage?"
Song Wujian's words were not directed at anyone; he was not the type to be ungrateful. The Trifurcate Essence Method was a technique that could be considered a clan treasure by some major forces, and the fact that Bai Mei had offered it for trade was already an act of goodwill.
His question was purely out of concern for the family's safety and not to doubt or question anyone.
Song Chi understood this clearly and quickly responded, "Grandfather, I only plan to use the seventh-rank Time Fruit as a return. I have not yet revealed the existence of the seventh-rank Time Fruit. As for her advancement to a Galactic Ship, I will do my best to ensure that Skygale of Tianxu completes its Ascension before then, eliminating all risks in advance!"
Hearing Song Chi's words, the Song Family elders in the hall were no longer worried.
They were well aware of Skygale of Tianxu's combat strength. Just after Ascending to an Annihilator Ship, it had the power to face an eighth-rank Serpent Demon Overlord, even one with the enhancement of a high-tier Floating Continent core. Similarly, once it Ascended to a Galactic Ship and received assistance from the Pantheon Market projection, it would not be difficult for it to face a ninth-rank opponent.
In other words, once the Skygale of Tianxu Ascension Galactic Ship is ready, the Song Family will be able to join the ranks of the super-clan, and they will no longer need to fear the exposure of their various secrets.
The group did not dwell on this matter for long. After exchanging glances, they all nodded in unison.
Then, Song Chi and the others entered the secret chamber to begin their study of the Trifurcate Essence Method.
With the enhanced comprehension from the Dragon Whale Hall·Starry King Throne, along with the additional boosts from the Double Pupil and Pseudo Enlightenment Cushion, Song Chi was the first to complete his understanding of the Trifurcate Essence Method.
Afterward, the others also emerged one by one, and they began to address the various issues related to the division of the Dragon Spine Continent's Essence Core.
Just over a month later, in the core space of the Dragon Spine Continent.
Song Chi, Song Wujian, Song Shiyuan, Song Yan, and several others gathered here.
"Xiao Chi, let's begin!"
"Sure!"
As Song Chi fully mobilized his Spiritual Energy, a large amount of seventh-rank Spiritual Energy began to surge in the core space. Under his complete control, this vast Spiritual Energy was repeatedly compressed and refined.
Finally, the refined and compressed Spiritual Energy was continuously fed into the Essence Core of the Dragon Spine Continent, which was floating in front of them.
The injection of this pure Spiritual Energy seemed to trigger a special chemical reaction, causing the Essence Core of the Dragon Spine Continent to tremble violently. As the core of the entire Floating Continent, this tremor set off a chain reaction, affecting the entire Dragon Spine Continent.
In an instant, fierce winds swept across the continent, and storm clouds gathered in the sky. Various corners of the Floating Continent even experienced several instances of land upheaval.
The earth unleashed its deadly force, and dragons and snakes rose from the ground.
However, these anomalies did not last long. In less than ten minutes, they gradually dissipated, and the Dragon Spine Continent returned to its peaceful state.
What the ordinary members of the Song Family did not know was that in those few minutes, a monumental change had occurred beneath their feet.
In the core space, everyone's gaze was fixed on the Essence Core of the Dragon Spine Continent, which had now split into three parts. Although these parts were much smaller than the original, they were indeed separated.
This was not an ordinary division. The three smaller Essence Cores were arranged in a triangular formation, connected by special conduits that allowed the essence to flow between them. This ensured that the overall power of the Floating Continent's Essence Core remained unaffected, while each of the three cores could integrate a Star Sea artifact, a truly mysterious arrangement.
At this moment, one of the three Essence Cores contained a miniaturized three-colored crystal temple. Could it be anything other than the fully restored Dragon Whale Hall?
"Shall we begin the fusion? I can't wait to see what's inside that Sumeru Python Belly..."
From behind, Song Xingru's voice rang out. Soon, Song Shixing chimed in:
"That's right. There's a good chance that one of the cores contains a significant portion of a Ninth-Rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demon's wealth. This demon was powerful enough to push the Swallowing Sky Python Shed's absorption rate to 62% on its own. Among the Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlords of the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon civilization, it held a high status, so it must have had many valuable items."
In fact, Song Chi felt the same way. He was equally curious about the wealth of a seasoned Ninth-Rank, or even a peak Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlord.
If it weren't for the damage to the essence of the mystical object itself, which also affected its "Sumeru Python Belly" space, he would have been the first to forcefully open the python's belly space. Any forceful attempt could cause the Sumeru space to collapse with a certain probability.
Buzz!
A faint light flickered at his brow, and the Ancestral Aperture Space quickly opened.
Then, a tri-colored light surged out from the Ancestral Aperture Space and was quickly sent to one of the two blank Floating Continent Essence Cores.
Buzz!
The Essence Core trembled slightly but did not produce much resistance. The [Swallowing Sky Python Shed] was quickly integrated into the blank Essence Core.
The Dragon Spine Continent was only a seventh-level Floating Continent, and its Essence Core was currently divided into three parts. The essence contained within the Essence Core was naturally far from sufficient for a Colored Myth mystical object.
Fortunately, when the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon forcibly stripped the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed], it was not entirely unprepared. The damage to the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed]'s mystical essence was not significant. Under the continuous nurturing of one-third of the Dragon Spine Continent's essence, the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed]'s mystical essence was rapidly repairing itself.
Of course, this "rapid" repair was relative. In the end, the Song Family and others still had to wait for several years, during which they returned to the frontline fleet to handle various matters.
However, compared to the thousands or even tens of thousands of years it would take for a damaged Colored Myth mystical essence to fully recover, these few years could indeed be considered rapid.
...
It was still the Dragon Spine Divine Mountain, deep within the mountain, in the Dragon Whale Hall.
Dense chaotic mist slowly enveloped the entire hall, completely isolating it from the outside world.
Inside the hall, over a dozen core Song Family elders sat upright, their eyes clearly showing unbridled anticipation and enthusiasm.
Not long ago, the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed] had fully recovered.
From the high platform in the hall, Song Yiming's voice slowly echoed.
He was summarizing the complete changes in the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed]'s attributes.
As a rising star in the family after Song Chi and Song Yan, Song Yiming had long entered the core leadership of the Song Family, especially since he had been responsible for guarding the Dragon Spine Continent recently. He had a comprehensive understanding of the recent changes in the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed], which is why he was particularly in charge of this summary.
"With the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed]'s recent complete fusion with the Dragon Spine Continent Essence Core and the recovery of its own mystical essence, the following changes in its attributes have occurred:
"Besides the few attributes that have not changed much, there are three attributes with significant changes:
{Mythic Transformation: Actively evolve a designated mystical object by one quality grade. The evolved object's rank cannot be higher than or equal to the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed] itself. The cooldown time depends on the quality of the evolved object, with a minimum of no less than five hundred years and a maximum of no more than three thousand years.}
{Tricolor Spirit Seal: Imprint a 'Swallowing Sky Python Spirit Seal' on a designated being. The being imprinted will have a special connection with the [Swallowing Sky Python Shed]. Current spirit seal slots (24/10000).}
{Sumeru Extraction: A being with the 'Swallowing Sky Python Spirit Seal' can extract ten items from the {Sumeru Python Belly} every century, regardless of spatial barriers. This privilege cannot be stacked and resets after a century.}"
After listening to Song Yiming, Song Chi and the others were very satisfied. The other changes were fine, but what they were most concerned about was the number of "Swallowing Sky Python Spirit Seals."
Previously, the spirit seal limit was only 1000, but with the enhancement from the Dragon Spine Continent, it had increased tenfold.
Ten thousand slots were now sufficient to cover all core family members, and this was just with the Dragon Spine Continent at its peak seventh level. Once the Dragon Spine Continent ascends to the eighth level, this number would likely surge even more.
Additionally, the cooldown time for "Mythic Transformation" had been reduced. As the Song Family's lineage continued, the importance of this attribute would grow.
Secondly, members who bind the Swallowing Sky Python Spirit Seal can now extract up to ten items from the Sumeru Python Belly space every century. This will significantly aid them in exploring alien domains.
In summary, with the successful fusion of the Dragon Spine Continent Essence Core, the attributes of the Swallowing Sky Python Shed have become even more astonishing.
However, this is only secondary. At the moment, all the attention in the grand hall is focused on Song Yiming.
Or rather, on the matters he is about to report.
Under the intense gazes of his family elders, Song Yiming continued.
"Next, I will provide a summary of the items previously stored in the Sumeru Python Belly space."
"The most valuable items are a black-quality ship hull armor, the Primordial Golden Hull Armor, and a black-quality Dawnlight Cannon."
"There are also two black-quality rarities that cannot be converted into ship components: the Corpse Devouring Coldfire and the Heavenly Emperor Seal."
"Following these are nearly twenty golden-quality Sacred Realm rarities, twelve of which can be converted into ship components, including energy shields, hull armor, super main cannons, and jump drives."
"Besides the black and golden rarities, there are nearly a hundred silver-quality Legendary rarities, and over six hundred red-quality and lower rarities..."
"Additionally, there are 20 Ninth-Rank Sovereign True Spirits, 240 Eighth-Rank Overlord True Spirits, 1,800 Seventh-Rank Overlord True Spirits, 8 strands of Tenth-Rank Floating Continent Essence, and 780 strands of Ninth-Rank Floating Continent Essence..."
At this point, the breathing of the dozen or so people in the grand hall had become noticeably heavier.
Just the items Song Yiming had just revealed were an immense wealth for the entire Song Family.
What pained them even more was that before Song Chi forcibly removed the Swallowing Sky Python Spirit Seals from all the Eight-Armed Serpent Demons, the most valuable items in the Python Belly space might have already been forcibly taken.
This was likely the main reason why the Sumeru Python Belly space had sealed itself. Fortunately, with its essence damaged, it sealed itself off from the outside, otherwise, even the four black rarities and the dozen golden rarities might not have been preserved.
Apart from the golden and black rarities, the most valuable items were the 20 Ninth-Rank Sovereign True Spirits and the 8 strands of Tenth-Rank Floating Continent Essence.
These were extremely rare top-tier enhancement resources, which were currently in urgent need by Skygale of Tianxu, including by his elder brother Song Yan.
Song Chi and the others did not interrupt Song Yiming, who continued his report.
"Besides these, the Sumeru Python Belly space also contains a large amount of various rare mineral resources, including over three million titanium crystals, five million lawstones, ten thousand eternal stone bricks, twelve Silver Star Bangle Mothers, and over fifty ore vein cores, though they are relatively common and do not include titanium crystal ore vein cores."
"Oh, and there is one particularly special item..."
...
By this point, Song Yiming had almost finished reporting on the items in the Sumeru Python Belly space. However, at the end, he produced another particularly unique item.
"Is this chaos energy?"
Upon seeing the special item, Song Chi blurted out instinctively.
This caught the attention of the old ancestor beside him.
"Xiao Chi, do you know what this is?"
Song Chi shook his head.
"We need to take a closer look first."
With that, he reached out and took the item from Song Yiming. As he got closer, his eyes began to shine.
Initially, he was unsure, but as the palm-sized crystal ball, radiating dense chaos energy, projected a special attribute panel in front of him, he was completely certain.
Name: Chaos Lair Core
Rank: Earth Rank
Status: Completed (Repeatable Challenge)
Challenge Rewards: Star Sea Rarity (Very Low Probability), Floating Continent Essence (Guaranteed), Overlord True Spirit (Low Probability)...
【Note: This is the result of a low-grade Chaos Lair being thoroughly cleared on the Chaotic Divine Continent, capable of continuously producing various resources.】
After reviewing all the attributes, Song Chi inwardly confirmed his suspicions.
Back then, he had faced a similar challenge at the Beidou Seven Star Hall, but that time it was a Heaven-grade Chaos Lair. The one in front of him now is an Earth-grade one.
Just from the names, it's not hard to guess that the difficulty of the Earth-grade Chaos Lair challenge is lower than the Heaven-grade, though the rewards are likely to be somewhat reduced as well.
Song Chi estimated that this Earth-grade Chaos Lair Core was probably obtained by a Ninth Rank Serpent Demon Sovereign's subordinate by chance on the Chaotic Divine Continent.
Regardless, the value of this item in his hands is extremely high. Something that can continuously produce various resources and even rare items is hard to quantify in terms of specific numbers.
Especially the Sovereign True Souls. Although the Chaos Lair Core's attribute description states that they are produced with a low probability, their value cannot be denied.
Currently, during the Civilization War, even with the ability to actively hunt high-rank Serpent Demon Sovereigns, the Song Family still lacks Sovereign True Souls. It's easy to imagine that after the Civilization War ends, this issue will only become more severe. This Chaos Lair Core can alleviate this problem to some extent.
Next, Song Chi explained the specific usage method of the Chaos Lair Core in detail and, for safety, personally tried it out.
As Spiritual Energy was continuously injected, the Chaos Lair Core was quickly activated. Then, just like the last time, Song Chi entered the special Chaos Lair space with the Skygale of Tianxu.
During this time, he tried to activate the Star Sea Market Token again, but there was still no change.
However, Song Chi didn't think it was because the Chaos Lair Core's rank exceeded the Pantheon Market. The fundamental reason was the mysterious Chaotic Divine Continent.
As for the subsequent challenge results, Song Chi completed it easily.
The blood-colored creatures spawned in this Earth-grade Chaos Lair, both in quantity and quality, were far inferior to those in the Heaven-grade Chaos Lair. With the Skygale of Tianxu now an Ascension Annihilator Ship, there was virtually no challenge.
Fortunately, the final harvest was decent. He obtained forty Seventh Rank Sovereign True Souls, dozens of Seventh Rank Floating Continent Essences, and some mid-to-high-grade mineral resources.
Unfortunately, he realized after the challenge that this Chaos Lair could not be challenged infinitely. While he was unaware of the Heaven-grade Chaos Lair, this Earth-grade one could only be challenged once every hundred years.
The Chaos Lair Core was finally placed in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Although the time acceleration in the Secret Realm had no effect on it, at least the Secret Realm was safe.
Afterward, the core members began to allocate the resources in the Sumeru Python Belly space.
These were originally the resources of a Ninth Rank Serpent Demon Sovereign, so they were not hesitant. With the Civilization War still ongoing, every bit of strength gained now would mean more safety and benefits for the family in the future.
Song Chi's requirements were simple. He sent two black, six gold, twenty-one silver, and more red and lower-rank items that could not be converted into ship components to the Market of All Heavens' Oddity Exchange Shop.
Recently, the Oddity Exchange Shop had lost a lot of items due to transactions with Brook Benjamin and the Komoyin Serpent Warlock Clan. This time, not only did they replenish the stock, but the number of oddities in the shop increased even further.
Song Chi couldn't help but marvel at the astonishing wealth of a Ninth-Rank Sovereign.
Apart from that, he only requested one component, a silver special component.
Star Annihilation Ship Passenger Certificate lv0
Quality: Silver
Trait: Doubles the maximum number of passengers
Trait 2: Seal Release
Trait 3: Under the influence of this component, other beings boarding the ship will not be able to see any secrets on the ship
Trait 4: Good and Evil Discrimination
Cost: 50 points per person (Spiritual Energy points)
Passenger Capacity: 0/5000
Effect: Seals the energy of passengers for 24 hours, and within the passenger capacity, removes the restriction on consuming Floating Continent Essence.
(End of Chapter)
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