Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 992 - 844: Codename: Mt. Deceiver_2
By the time evening approached, the County Magistrate personally led the reclamation team with enthusiasm, having already cleared the basic outline of the fields.
Different crops were divided into various areas and zones, and with a few more days of reclamation and channel irrigation, sowing could begin. Meanwhile, saplings had already been planted by others, a small cluster of green carrying endless hope.
Even more hope came from the refugees and traveling merchants who came drawn by reputation.
The more people there were, the greater the Power of Faith, and the stronger the protection the Little Immortal could provide, the wider the Earth Realm became, allowing various livelihoods to be established, and life to get better and better.
Yue Yongkang and Zhou Wang faced with many people seeking refuge, dared not take things lightly. They needed to conduct an initial screening first, then use the Divine Statue of the Little Immortal to determine whether the other party could settle and thrive. Anyone harboring ill intentions was to be expelled!
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In stark contrast to the vibrant life at East Lake Port was the dreary lifelessness within the palaces of the Demon Realm.
Lord Ji Feng and the Demon Giant failed to capture their targets and dared not immediately return to the Demon Realm; previously, when those two Little Demon Cultivators jumped into the chaotic spatial currents, Lord Ji Feng had already run back to fetch reinforcements and borrowed a Divine Artifact.
But it failed again in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and despite having valid reasons, they dared not invite more bad luck.
They hid until it was too late to avoid the Great Lord’s repeated inquiries into the situation, realizing they couldn’t dodge it, they reluctantly returned.
"Previously, Jiu Mu said that it was a Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm White-haired Dog Demon that attacked Station No. 7 and hunted them. Now you’re saying a Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm Black Snake Demon appeared? Has the Tribulation Crossing Realm become as common as cabbage, to be found everywhere?"
Such was the case; a few thousand years without seeing a Tribulation Crossing Realm, the frequency of recent appearances had been exceedingly high!
The Demon Giant, with a foolish expression, lowered his head, muttered in a muffled voice, correcting: "It’s not just any Tribulation Crossing Realm, but definitely a Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm, an existence barely half a step from Ascension! If Lord Ji Feng hadn’t run fast, we wouldn’t have made it back. Even then, we were lost in space for a long time before barely escaping the hunt."
Such language about getting lost and fleeing had naturally been concocted during their time of hiding, making the situation look more urgent and themselves more loyal, forced to abandon the pursuit reluctantly.
Otherwise, it would not make sense to escape lightly from under a Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm Great Demon Beast, would it?
"Did you two clearly see it was a Black Snake Demon?" The Great Lord furrowed his brows, yet it didn’t seem like they were lying. Besides, the two Mahayana Realm cultivators also had a Divine Artifact, it’s impossible to return empty-handed and embarrassed unless they truly encountered a Tribulation Crossing Realm.
Even if they failed due to carelessness, they would have at least brought back two bodies.
This point was absolutely true. The two exchanged glances, collectively visualizing the scene they witnessed.
In mid-air, two nearly identical images—indeed, a black snake, not particularly large, with vertical pupils glaring, its snake head high.
Especially with Ji Feng busy tearing the space and helping the Demon Giant push through, he faced greater pressure and saw more clearly, thus the image he conjured was vivid, and just by looking at it, one could sense an indescribable terror.
Having never seen it themselves, they couldn’t fake such realism.
"Hiss... That’s rather strange. Do you think it was a chance encounter, or?"
The Demon Giant scratched his head, still speaking foolishly, "I don’t know; it seemed to be coming right for us. At that time, being locked by its pressure, we barely escaped! Could it have been disturbed in its retreat by our unintentional presence?"
"What sense is there for a Demon Beast that absorbs Spiritual Energy to be in retreat in the Demon Realm?" Ji Feng’s voice was shrill and cold as he said, "I reckon Luo Nanjia provoked it, and it is linked with the group that attacked Station No. 7.
Let’s think it through; Jiu Mu and Jiu Qing said Luo Nanjia sought treasures of longevity through abuse of power, angering others.
I find this highly possible. First, Luo Nanjia’s lifespan was indeed nearing its end. His claims of being willing to become a Death Warrior were nothing but flattery. His true aim was likely to utilize the Mirror of Ten Thousand Worlds and the Book of Life and Death; second, anything for extending lifespan is a Supreme Treasure, and anyone who possesses it is no ordinary Cultivator. How could they not be upset with someone targeting them?
When Station No. 7 was attacked, Jiu Mu and Jiu Qing must have fallen victim to the opponent’s tactics during their pursuit and escape. After they fled, they returned to the Royal Palace first, where the Demon King had personally placed layers of Restriction, cutting off any tracking.
After escaping again and being pulled from the chaotic spatial currents by us, their aura was sensed, hence the chase. As for why they locked onto us, perhaps they feared we would kill them, so they wanted to catch us all at once!"
With a mix of speculation and wild guessing, Ji Feng pieced together most of the truth.
"Station 7 is breached, and the main culprit, Luo Nanjia, has already been captured, yet they still won’t let go of the two small fry, Jiu Mu and Jiu Qing?" The Demon Giant voiced his confusion.
The Great Lord snorted, "Perhaps Luo Nanjia told lies to shift the blame; or maybe it’s about saving face after the two small fry escaped from their clutches. Who knows? Anyway, now everyone at Station 7 is in their hands. If they were killed outright for venting anger, it would be the end of it, but what if..."
If they resorted to Soul Searching, it could be very troubling.
He paused for a moment, while the other two dared not even breathe audibly.
"There’s also a problem with the news from Wilderness World—there was never a Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm White-haired Dog Demon there. The commotion of advancing to the Tribulation Crossing Realm would be impossible to hide quietly. As for the Black Snake Demon, is it possible it hasn’t Transformed into a Flood Dragon even when it’s at the Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm?"
