Chapter 231: Progress of 3 Sacred Bodies Soars! Message from Heavenly Saint City, Threat of the Martial Saint!
"Accept."
Lu Changsheng extended his hand and directly grasped the Void Divine Crystal.
This Void Divine Crystal was massive.
It was roughly the size of a stone slab, radiating the aura of the Void Divine Stone, yet it gleamed brilliantly like a Crystal Stone.
Moreover, the aura of the Void Divine Stone was incomparably rich.
"What a gigantic Void Divine Crystal!"
"Judging by the size of this Void Divine Crystal, if another few hundred years pass and the Void Divine Crystal is fully consumed by the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein, it has the potential to nurture a large-scale Void Divine Stone Ore Vein."
Lu Changsheng remarked with admiration.
This haul was truly extraordinary, far surpassing his expectations!
Such a large Void Divine Crystal is a rare treasure that cannot be easily sought.
Having secured the Void Divine Crystal, Lu Changsheng stored it into his Space Treasure.
But Lu Changsheng did not stop there.
The Void Divine Crystal had already nurtured a Void Divine Stone Ore Vein.
Now that the Holy Beast Flood Dragon was dead, Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to harvest these Void Divine Stones.
"Rise."
With a soft yet commanding shout from Lu Changsheng,
Suddenly, the entire ground began to quake.
"Boom, rumble."
The Five Elements Decomposition Divine Power enveloped the valley, causing the ground to collapse, revealing numerous Void Divine Stones, each of which Lu Changsheng collected into his Space Treasure.
Several hours later, Lu Changsheng finally stopped.
"Hmm?"
Lu Changsheng felt a sudden stir in his heart.
He swiftly turned around.
"What a subtle Concealing Technique."
"Even my Perception Domain couldn't sense a trace."
"Yet, over time, your aura inevitably leaked just a faint hint."
"Come out now. Do you intend to withstand my Divine Skills head-on?"
Lu Changsheng gazed meaningfully at an ordinary-looking small tree behind him.
Scanning the surroundings,
There was clearly no one nearby.
No Spirit Beasts either.
The area seemed utterly vacant, devoid of even the slightest trace of aura.
Who was Lu Changsheng speaking to?
Despite Lu Changsheng's words, the surroundings remained completely still.
Lu Changsheng couldn't be bothered to speak further.
"Buzz."
The Spiritual Black Hole activated.
As the black hole formed in the void, a figure abruptly emerged from behind the small tree.
"Wait, my friend, wait!"
A black-clad martial artist appeared.
The aura around him was impeccably hidden.
Even standing directly before Lu Changsheng, it was extremely difficult for Lu Changsheng to sense him.
"Hmm?"
"Finally willing to come out?"
"Your concealment methods are indeed remarkable. If not for the faint aura leaking over time, I wouldn't have detected you."
"Speak now. Why were you hiding in the shadows? What are your intentions?"
"If you can't explain yourself, you'd best vanish alongside the Flood Dragon."
Lu Changsheng's words tightened the black-clad martial artist's chest with apprehension. He quickly responded, "My friend, this is all a misunderstanding."
"A misunderstanding?"
Lu Changsheng's tone was cold. "What kind of misunderstanding?"
The black-clad martial artist hurriedly explained, "Actually, I've been hiding here far longer than just these few hours; I've been lurking in this area for the past ten days."
"There's a Void Divine Stone Ore Vein beneath the valley. My Deep Space Chamber of Commerce uncovered this information long ago. But there was a Holy Beast Flood Dragon guarding it, making it impossible for anyone to investigate. Thus, the Commerce sought me out, asking me to use Stealth Techniques to slowly scout the Cloud Map Mountain Range."
"My Stealth Techniques are incredibly unique; even Martial Saints find it hard to detect. However, I didn't dare to let my aura slip lightly. If my presence leaked, the Flood Dragon might sense it, and I'd be doomed. So, all I could do was wait."
"The Flood Dragon never ventured far from this place. I've been waiting tirelessly for an opening when it finally left."
"Unfortunately, I never got that chance. Instead, I found myself here when you arrived."
"I feared causing a misunderstanding with you, so I refrained from revealing myself. But seeing you showcase unparalleled Divine Power, slaying the Holy Beast Flood Dragon, I was overwhelmed with emotion and accidentally let a hint of my aura escape, leading to your detection."
Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes ever so slightly.
The black-clad martial artist seemed to be telling the truth.
The man hadn't been lurking here for just a short while.
He'd been hiding here for quite a significant amount of time.
"So, the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein has already been destroyed by me, and the Void Divine Crystal has been secured by me. Your Commerce has no intention of reclaiming them?"
Lu Changsheng asked.
The black-clad martial artist's expression slightly stiffened, but he forced a faint smile and replied, "You're joking, my friend. The Void Divine Stone Ore Vein in the Cloud Map Mountain Range is an unclaimed resource, and now that it's been obtained by you, it naturally belongs to you."
"Our Deep Space Chamber of Commerce has absolutely no intention of reclaiming it."
"Besides, with the Holy Beast Flood Dragon guarding the area, even if the Martial Saints of our Commerce intervened, there's no guarantee they could suppress such a beast, let alone seize the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein."
"Only someone with your extraordinary Divine Skills could slay the Flood Dragon and secure the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein. Hence, be it the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein or the Void Divine Crystal, they are both rightfully yours. Rest assured, our Commerce harbors no ulterior motives."
The black-clad martial artist explained anxiously.
What kind of joke is this?
Does the Deep Space Chamber of Commerce dare lay claim to the Void Divine Crystal or Void Divine Stone Ore Vein?
Wouldn't that be asking for death?
Even the Holy Beast Flood Dragon had been annihilated head-on by the man before him. What chances did the Deep Space Chamber of Commerce stand?
Right now, he truly felt a chill running down his spine, trembling in fear.
If a Martial Saint had been the one to slay the Flood Dragon, bowing down to show respect and offering submission would likely suffice, ensuring safety and survival.
But that was not the case here.
What stood before him was a Divine Power Realm martial artist who had slain the Holy Beast Flood Dragon.
It equated to a Divine Power Realm martial artist defeating a Martial Saint!
How astonishing was that?
This was an earth-shattering truth!
The black-clad martial artist was genuinely scared he'd end up being "silenced" by this man.