Chapter 742 - 360: Self-Directed and Self-Acted
And Lin Chang’an, playing his role thoroughly, nodded with a serious expression and said:
"For millennia, the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea has harbored countless cultivators, even some sects and large families, fleeing enemies and hiding deep within the Mist Sea is not unheard of either.
The descendants of these people, or teams of powerful cultivators, have survived here for years, and their understanding and development of the Mist Sea far surpass ours."
"Indeed, Mr. Lin has a point."
The two had no doubts about Lin Chang’an’s words.
The Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea is boundless; no one knows how vast it is. It is only known that one corner connects with several sea regions of the Outer Sea, while the other is rumored to connect to the depths of the Sea Abyss.
Rumor has it that deep within the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, the legendary Transformed Yin Spirit Beast King resides, alongside a sea-floor Transformed Demon King.
"Let’s go."
Lin Chang’an took the two with him and vanished as escape light.
The only sound around the desolate island was the cold waves crashing against it.
...
Months later.
The Seven Kingdoms Alliance cultivators gathered on Bibo Island, each looking extremely excited.
"Fellow Daoists, we personally went to investigate and sure enough, there’s a Zitong Mine on this island, enough for our Seven Kingdoms Alliance to mine for a century."
"Haha, we’ve made a profit with this deal."
"Isn’t that right, if the other side had many sects or clansmen backing them, it wouldn’t be our turn to mine."
"When we went to investigate, the island, thick with Yin energy, had a large number of Yin spirits gathered on the outskirts, while inside there was a simple concealing array.
It seems the other side couldn’t bear to part with it, but didn’t want to waste it either, hence they left it. More importantly, the island only has a few quasi-tier three Yin spirits."
After confirming there were no issues with the spiritual ore, the members of the Seven Kingdoms Alliance breathed a sigh of relief.
They were not afraid of being deceived; though the spiritual objects in the deal were valuable, they could all afford the loss.
They feared losing this opportunity to rise.
Fortunately, after exchanging glances, they all showed smiles.
Finally, everyone’s gaze turned to Lin Chang’an.
Facing everyone’s gaze, Lin Chang’an naturally understood the matter and solemnly said:
"I’ve also surveyed the spiritual ore site and a defensive array can be set up, but if long-term mining is conducted in this Yin Vein Land, it is somewhat detrimental to the cultivator’s own cultivation.
Perhaps we could set up a Celestial Yang Spirit Gathering Array, integrating the Yin attribute spiritual energy. This way, whether it’s the mining cultivators or those stationed, they can cultivate within the Spirit Gathering Array..."
Lin Chang’an elaborated on his suggestion, and after hearing it, everyone nodded secretly.
If they were to mine the spiritual ore, whether for confidentiality or other reasons, it would be best to use the sect’s disciples.
Similarly, no one wanted the mining of spiritual ore to hinder their disciples’ cultivation, and even the stationed cultivators didn’t want that either.
Thus, Lin Chang’an’s proposal, though requiring some expenditure, was agreed upon by nearly all for the sake of long-term development without much hesitation.
"Mr. Lin, sooner or later, the news about mining the spiritual ore will leak, so I suggest the island’s protection array should at least be tier three."
Even though the profits from mining need to be shared with the backing True Monarch Lu,
This is, after all, Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, an ungoverned chaotic land.
Tribulation Cultivators and Demon Cultivators may plunder a force to the fullest and flee; this is all too common.
Thus, the backing of a Nascent Soul Cultivator can only deter those with sect or family ties. For some desperados, as long as there is enough benefit, there is nothing they won’t dare do.
Therefore, without Lin Chang’an having to say a word, everyone suggested that the array must be at least tier three to ensure safety.
This greatly satisfied Lin Chang’an; after all, why was he doing all this? It’s all about earning spirit stones.
Earning a sum from selling spiritual ore information, another sum from mining it, and with the array set up on the spiritual mine, he can earn yet another sum.
"Alright, since that’s the case, let’s prepare for the mining operation and arrange the personnel on station first."
No one here was foolish; even though refining an array took precious materials, ultimately, the array belonged to everyone and wasn’t directly consumed.
Once the spiritual mine is exhausted, the array can naturally be removed and used again, making sure not to lose out.
"Our days have not been so good in recent years. Although local cultivators have taken in some disciples, they are entangled in too many things, and these are turbulent times.
I suggest bringing some cultivators from the Seven Kingdoms’ homeland to join in the mining."
"It may not be a bad thing, having entanglements might prevent reckless actions."
The group discussed the cultivators’ participation in mining.
After all, in recent years the Seven Kingdoms Alliance hasn’t risen as rapidly as the Profound Sound Pavilion has.
Many forces have not seen development, and some are even weaker than when they first arrived.
Other family forces, naturally lacking in disciples, decided to bring some cultivators from their homeland, for ease of control,
Though this was no longer Lin Chang’an’s responsibility. At this point, he happily accepted a large order.
The long-term type.
...
Celestial Spring Peak.
Since the Seven Kingdoms Alliance established themselves on Bibo Island, the situation on Five Dragons Island has changed somewhat.
The Four Seas Commerce Association secretly negotiated cooperation with the Long Family, while the Profound Sound Pavilion, whose power had expanded once again, did not provoke conflict but instead shifted some focus to the Outer Sea.
As such, the Five Dragon Island Market actually presented a scene of tranquility.
At this time, within the Earth Fire Cave, three avatars busily crafted arrays daily.
[Life Span: 228/790]
[Realm: Golden Core Middle Stage (60/100)]