Dragon God Supreme
Chapter 782 - Chapter 782 Chapter 782 Begin the Search

Chapter 782: Chapter 782: Begin the Search Chapter 782: Chapter 782: Begin the Search Xumi Abyss was a primordial mountain range that stretched for a hundred thousand miles, towering and majestic.

Xumi Abyss, nurturing countless heavenly and earthly treasures, was akin to a gigantic treasure trove, inexhaustible in its abundance.

Many cultivators entered Xumi Abyss for two main reasons: one, to cultivate; and two, to find treasures that could be traded for other much-needed Fifth Grade items, or exchanged for Gold Coins.

On the way, Feng Wuchen had learned that Lu Tianchen and his three companions were members of the Divine Eagle Mercenary Group, with Lu Tianchen serving as the Second-in-command. Their venture into Xumi Abyss was precisely to seek rare medicinal ingredients needed to heal their captain’s injuries.

“So it turns out, Brother Feng, that you all come from Wuji Domain, no wonder you seem so unfamiliar to me,” Lu Tianchen said with a surprised laugh.

“Big Brother Lu, is your captain’s injury so severe that you must enter here in search of precious Healing Herbs? Aren’t Elixirs better?” Liu Qingyang asked curiously.

Lu Tianchen shook his head helplessly, laughing, “It’s an old injury from many years ago, and he was seriously injured recently. The Elixir would have to be at least a Seventh Grade Pill, and our small mercenary group, where can we afford a Seventh Grade Pill?”

Being at the Third Layer of the Tianji Realm, Lu Tianchen’s cultivation level was significant, and naturally, their captain was even more powerful; therefore, only a Seventh Grade Healing Pill would have an effect.

“We can’t even afford a Sixth Grade Pill, not to mention a Seventh Grade one. The lower-grade Healing Pills are simply ineffective, so we can only look for precious healing medicinal ingredients,” Tang Yunshan said with a bitter smile.

Indeed, Elixirs above Sixth Grade were miraculous and incredibly pricey, certainly not something the average person could afford.

Moreover, these mercenaries lived dangerously year-round, constantly sustaining injuries, and simply couldn’t afford to frequently use Elixirs.

Feng Wuchen nodded, “I see; mercenary groups indeed have enormous consumption and truly can’t afford such expenses.”

“By the way, Brother Feng, did you come to Xumi Abyss for cultivation?” Tang Yunshan asked.

Feng Wuchen smiled and said, “Yes, I heard that many people come here to cultivate, even students from Holy Soul Academy, so we thought we’d give it a try as well.”

“In that case, let me recommend you a good place,” Lu Tianchen said, retrieving a map and handing it to Feng Wuchen.

Lu Tianchen continued, “Brother Feng, this is a general topographical map of Xumi Abyss. The locations marked in black are for cultivation, while the red ones indicate dangerous areas. It’ll be of great help to you since you’ve just arrived.”

“Thank you, Big Brother Lu,” Feng Wuchen quickly expressed his gratitude. With the map of Xumi Abyss, it would be much easier to search for the power of time.

“Oh, isn’t this the Second-in-command of our Divine Eagle Mercenary Group? Long time no see,” an extremely grating sneer suddenly sounded at that moment.

A dozen burly men were walking out from the inside, happening to pass by, with the leader wearing a mocking expression.

The man’s gaze roamed unabashedly over the bodies of Yunyun and Qianqian, the two beautiful ladies, even as his tongue lasciviously licked his lips.

“Zhou Yi!” Tang Yunshan’s expression immediately darkened, his brows knitted tightly as he stared at the newcomers.

“Who are these people? They’re so arrogant,” Liu Qingyang asked in bewilderment.

Yunyun, her face filled with disgust, whispered, “They are from the Blood Fiend Mercenary Group. Relying on their strong power, they are the most overbearing usually, entering Xumi Abyss specifically to rob others of the treasures they find.”

“Robbing other people’s treasures?” Zhang Junlan and the others were all astonished.

Qianqian said, “That’s right! Who knows how many people have been killed by their hands; they have grown even more rampant in recent years.”

Lu Tianchen swept a glance at Zhou Yi and said in a deep voice, “Zhou Yi, if you don’t have business with someone else, then quickly scram.”

“The second leader seems quite irritable. We were just passing by and saw you; we simply wanted to say hello. Brothers, don’t you agree? Now why don’t you show the second leader some respect with a salute?” Zhou Yi sneered coldly, his attitude brash and provoking, as if he was just asking to be beaten.

“Second leader,” Zhou Yi’s subordinates chimed in unanimously.

Zhou Yi’s cultivation wasn’t weak, at the Second Layer of the Tianji Realm. Although not as strong as Lu Tianchen, he was in no way intimidated.

Because the Blood Fiend Mercenary Group is the most powerful of all mercenary groups, and Zhou Yi was only the leader of the Blood Fiend Mercenary Group.

“Second leader, I wish you good luck. We’ll take our leave now,” Zhou Yi mocked, showing no regard for Lu Tianchen, and as he turned to leave, his gaze lingered on Yunyun and Qianqian.

Feeling Zhou Yi’s malicious gaze, Yunyun and Qianqian’s cheeks instantly turned ice-cold, as if they couldn’t wait to tear Zhou Yi to pieces.

After a minor provocation, Zhou Yi and his men didn’t overstep further but proceeded towards the entrance.

Having walked about ten meters away, Zhou Yi’s face twisted into a savage grin. He chuckled low, “The head of the Shenyi Group is seriously injured, and it just so happens that Lu Tianchen and his four companions have come to the Xumi Abyss. What a great opportunity for us to take them over.”

“And as for the great beauties, Yunyun and Qianqian, tsk tsk, they’re simply irresistible.” The more Zhou Yi thought about it, the more excited he became, as if his cunning plan had already succeeded.

“Go, immediately return to report to the leader, and have the leader quickly send reinforcements! You few keep a close watch on them in secret,” Zhou Yi ordered in a low voice.

“Leader, what are you planning?” one of the guards inquired.

“Don’t ask so many questions, just get going and do as you’re told!” Zhou Yi snapped tersely.

After walking further into the Xumi Abyss, Feng Wuchen and his companions bid farewell to Lu Tianchen and his group. Lu Tianchen and his companions were there to search for medicinal herbs, not to cultivate.

At the time of parting, Lu Tianchen kindly reminded Feng Wuchen and the others to be cautious of other mercenary groups.

For this, Feng Wuchen was profoundly grateful.

“The spiritual energy is incredibly rich here; no wonder so many people come in to cultivate,” said Zhang Junlan.

“Big Brother Feng, there are so many people here. Will activating the Primordial power be too ostentatious? It may attract way too much trouble,” Liu Qingyang frowned and said.

“Xiao Zhang, take Qingyang and dive underground to sense. The Xumi Abyss is full of spiritual energy, teeming with countless treasures. The force of time might just be hidden right here,” Feng Wuchen said earnestly, with a strong intuition in his heart.”

“Yes, Teacher!” Zhang Junlan nodded in response.

“Yi Tianqing, Bei Dou Yan, the few of you stay here. Lei Tianjue, Ye Tianwei, go to the south, I will go with Lin You and a few others to another place, and we’ll meet back here later. Be extremely careful,” Feng Wuchen instructed.

“Yes! Hall Master!” The group promptly followed his orders.

Feng Wuchen then went north with Lan Yue and Miao Qingqing.

The Xumi Abyss was vast, and the search for the power of time was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Yet, this did not deter Feng Wuchen’s resolve to find the power of time.

Feng Wuchen took out the Primordial Annulus Gear in his hand, hoping that without activating the Primordial power, the gear could either sense the existence of the power of time or make the power of time sense the presence of the gear.

As Feng Wuchen and his comrades began their search for the power of time, at the entrance of the Xumi Abyss, the forces of the Blood Fiend Mercenary Group had already started to pour into the mountain range.