Chapter 573: Chapter 315: Blood Copper Mine, Blue Jade City, Zhao Family!
Time flew by swiftly.
In the blink of an eye, a year had passed.
During this year, Lu Sheng did not stay in his physical body but remained entirely within the totem space.
Though the totem space imposed some distance restrictions on totem spirits,
for Lu Sheng, hiding in the totem space, coupled with the deceptive nature of Martial God Blood Stone, allowed him to avoid the attention of world consciousness as much as possible.
As a result, during this year, the world consciousness did not cause Lu Sheng any trouble.
Throughout this year, Lu Sheng also instructed the members of the Dragon Lizard Sect to target other totem influences within the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
After devouring the totem spirits of all the totem influences within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, along with many sacrificial resources and the rituals of the Dragon Lizard Sect,
in one year’s time, Lu Sheng’s cultivation progressed from the early fourth tier to the late fourth tier.
"With late fourth-tier cultivation, combined with my Tier Seven Peak life essence, I am confident I can slay even early fifth-tier totem spirits!"
Within the totem space, Lu Sheng felt the intensity of his Power of the Soul, then turned his gaze to the entire Dragon Lizard Sect.
Observing the state of the Dragon Lizard Sect, the corners of Lu Sheng’s mouth curved slightly.
"Now the overall strength of the Dragon Lizard Sect has risen; the number of third-tier totem cultivators has exceeded single digits, and the number of second-tier totem cultivators has reached sixty to seventy!"
"As for the number of first-tier totem cultivators, it has reached five to six hundred!"
"Even if the former three major third-tier totem influences were united, they wouldn’t compare to the current Dragon Lizard Sect!"
"Most importantly... Yang Feng has broken through to the fourth tier!"
As he spoke, a special gleam flashed in Lu Sheng’s eyes.
The Dragon Lizard Sect could enhance Yang Feng’s potential, and fueled by hatred, Yang Feng was even more diligent and hardworking in his cultivation.
Compared to other Dragon Lizard Sect powerhouses, Yang Feng naturally was the first to advance to the fourth tier, becoming the only fourth-tier powerhouse within the Dragon Lizard Sect apart from Lu Sheng himself.
"Hmm? Speak of the devil!"
Lu Sheng’s eyebrows slightly twitched at this moment.
He noticed Yang Feng appearing outside the totem space.
At this moment, after a year of tempering, the youthful aura on Yang Feng had completely vanished, replaced only by a steady presence.
Even a ruthless energy was gradually emanating from Yang Feng’s body.
During this time, numerous totem influences in the Hundred Thousand Mountains were already obliterated by Yang Feng’s own hands, naturally tainting him with a touch of ferocity.
"Dragon Lizard Lord!"
Yang Feng bowed slightly to Lu Sheng, his eyes flickering with a faint light.
"Outside the Hundred Thousand Mountains, our people have discovered a blood copper mine!"
At these words, a faint glow appeared in Lu Sheng’s eyes as he lingered in the totem space.
Blood copper mine!
This was far superior to the blood copper vein previously found within the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
Blood copper veins had only one line and were non-renewable, being limited.
However, within a blood copper mine, there was ample blood copper available for extraction.
The time required to extract and the rate of blood copper formation in the mine correlated positively. Under such circumstances...
It’s almost possible to mine for hundreds of years, meaning there would be a continuous supply of blood copper for hundreds of years.
But a blood copper mine isn’t something an average totem influence can occupy, even the lowest-grade mine can only be owned by fourth-tier totem influences.
"Where exactly?"
Lu Sheng asked solemnly.
Yang Feng paused briefly before speaking slowly.
"Blue Jade City!"
When he uttered "Blue Jade City," an intense hatred flashed in Yang Feng’s eyes.
Lu Sheng fell silent as the name was mentioned.
Blue Jade City was no stranger to Lu Sheng.
The Yang Family was once a fourth-tier totem influence in Blue Jade City, and besides the Yang Family, there were two other totem clans there.
The Yang Family’s annihilation was due to another fourth-tier totem clan, the Zhao Family!
This explained the hatred reflected in Yang Feng’s eyes.
"Zhao Family!"
Lu Sheng’s eyes slightly clouded as he recalled the approximate strength of Zhao Family from the soul of the blood lizard he previously devoured.
As a fourth-tier totem clan, Zhao Family had a mid-fourth-tier totem spirit and three fourth-tier totem cultivators.
While the Yang Family once had three fourth-tier totem cultivators, the blood lizard at its peak was a mid-fourth-tier totem spirit, but still weaker than Zhao Family’s totem spirit.
Even so, Zhao Family couldn’t easily annihilate the Yang Family.
This was why Lu Sheng once said more than one group was involved in the Yang Family’s demise.
"So...is the blood copper mine occupied by the Zhao Family?"
Lu Sheng spoke calmly.
Yang Feng hesitated momentarily, then slowly responded, "To be precise, the blood copper mine was discovered by our Yang Family, but for some reason Zhao Family learned about it, leading to Zhao Family’s attack on our Yang Family."
"But at the time, we had just discovered the mine and hadn’t had a chance to report it to you, Dragon Lizard Lord, before Zhao Family acted..."
Saying this, Yang Feng clenched his fists, and a strong, bitter hatred emanated from his brow, filling the room with intense killing intent.
Lu Sheng looked at Yang Feng, suddenly understanding Yang Feng’s thoughts.
After pondering for a moment, Lu Sheng said calmly, "Then let’s... seize it back!"
"Hmm?"
Yang Feng was taken aback by Lu Sheng’s words.
He intended only to inform Lu Sheng for preparation, reminding him that the Yang Family’s vendetta remained unavenged.
But who would have thought... Lu Sheng would react so decisively.
He planned to act directly, leaving Yang Feng a bit unsure.
"But, Dragon Lizard Lord... There are several fourth-tier totem cultivators in Zhao Family, and they have other forces behind them."
Yang Feng spoke with slight hesitation.
Yet Lu Sheng was serene, saying calmly, "I said... seize it back!"