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Chapter 1027 - 492: Princess Xi: I Can Only Rely on Qiu Tu Now (10k Words for Monthly Ticket)

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall the information regarding the "Geothermal Flower."

According to Muye's account, the birth of the "Geothermal Flower" is completely random; no one knows why it appears in a certain place.

However, once it emerges, it rapidly absorbs the spiritual power dispersed by humans in the region, accelerating its growth.

Generally speaking, the maturation cycle of the "Geothermal Flower" is approximately three and a half months.

Every half month, the "Geothermal Flower" gains one layer of colored light. By the time seven layers of colored light are accumulated, it will be fully matured and ready for harvest.

Yet, discovering the "Geothermal Flower" is not an easy task.

Being a catastrophe material from the "Mystery" pathway, the "Geothermal Flower" remains completely concealed during its incubation period, making it impossible for anyone to detect.

Only after it finishes incubating and enters its growth phase can it possibly be observed.

And even observing it is not a simple matter.

Although it only requires a bottle of "Spirit-communion potion," one must realize that the potion is not only astronomically expensive but also has stringent usage conditions.

As a specialized potion, the "Spirit-communion potion" has severe side effects. Unless one is a Third Order Cataclysmic, using it may lead to irreversible damage.

The stronger one's abilities, the less impact they suffer; for those above Fifth Order, they are virtually immune to these side effects.

This was the core reason Muye managed to discover the "Geothermal Flower"—his wealth allowed him to frequently use the "Spirit-communion potion" to seek high-order materials.

Moreover, Muye had intentionally orchestrated chaos in Dongye State as the "Geothermal Flower" approached maturity, spreading false information to direct the attention of the entire state onto Qiu Tu—this was all part of his plan.

——Dongye State had only a handful of Third and Fourth Order Cataclysmics. As long as their attention was occupied, distracted, or even driven into internal conflict in a short period, they wouldn't roam around and investigate randomly.

This would provide Muye with ample time and resources to harvest the "Geothermal Flower."

But, unfortunately, after all his intricate scheming, it was Qiu Tu who ultimately snatched the prized fruit.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu stood quietly at the outskirts of Qiming City, observing the "Geothermal Flower" for a moment before letting his thoughts flow.

In the next second, a gust of black smoke swept across, dissipating to reveal over a hundred Dark Soldiers, who now stood silently before Qiu Tu.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, they dropped to one knee in unison.

Leading the group were two individuals—Qiu Tu's Fourth Order generals: Scarface and the Team Captain.

Qiu Tu raised his hand slightly and spoke with authority, "Rise."

Once the soldiers had risen, Qiu Tu clasped his hands behind his back and inquired, "What's the current situation?"

Scarface stepped forward upon hearing the question and replied in a hoarse voice, "Master. Over the past two days, we've been guarding the outskirts of Qiming City. So far, no Third or Fourth Order Cataclysmic beings have approached the city."

"Nor have any beings been observed investigating the 'Geothermal Flower.'"

Before his death, Scarface already had a fierce appearance. After being resurrected by Qiu Tu, he looked even more dreadful.

Qiu Tu's gaze lingered on the scar on Scarface's face for a moment before nodding slightly and saying, "Alright. Continue your vigilance and notify me immediately if there's any news."

"Understood, Master."

At Qiu Tu's command, the forms of the Dark Soldiers slowly collapsed into darkness, merging seamlessly with the shadows until they disappeared without a trace.

After Qiu Tu ascended to a Fifth Order Cataclysmic, not only did he acquire a new cataclysmic ability, but his two original abilities also underwent a considerable upgrade and enhancement.

The control range of the Order Space now reached an astonishing 13,824 cubic meters (24*24*24). Furthermore, the limit of its daily usage had increased from once per day to twice per day.

This adjustment significantly enhanced the practicality of the "Order Space."

Qiu Tu no longer had to keep the rules of the "Order Space" in reserve each day, saving them for emergencies.

Instead, he could freely use one instance and reserve the other as a trump card.

Of course, he could also choose to reserve both for strategic maneuverability.

As for the expanded control range of the "Order Space," that was merely customary with the upgrade.

The 13,000 cubic meters could be stretched and adjusted freely. For instance, if Qiu Tu wished, he could limit its height to 2 meters and expand its area to cover 7,500 square meters.

This was equivalent to the size of a standard football field.

Hence, once the "Order Space" was deployed, even if the enemy sensed something amiss, escaping it would be exceedingly difficult.

As for the "Dark Legion," it too received substantial upgrades.

The most notable changes included the ability for Dark Soldiers above Fourth Order to communicate with Qiu Tu remotely via spiritual power;

Another enhancement was Qiu Tu's ability to expend a certain amount of spiritual power to summon Dark Soldiers to his side.

The spiritual cost for summoning depended on the number, strength, and distance of the Dark Soldiers.

The batch of Dark Soldiers just summoned by Qiu Tu, for instance, had been stationed around Qiming City for reconnaissance and patrol over the past few days. With a single thought, Qiu Tu brought them all to his side.

Beyond these two major upgrades, Qiu Tu personally felt that "the cost of reviving Dark Soldiers" had decreased significantly.

During this period, while Dongye State engaged in battles with Disaster Zones, Qiu Tu had secretly been collecting Catastrophic-level Dark Soldiers.

Quietly, he had increased the number of Dark Soldiers from 80 to 310.

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