Summit Farmer
Chapter 1834 - 1832: The Secret Battle Has Begun

Chapter 1834: Chapter 1832: The Secret Battle Has Begun

A hundred acres of land had finally been cleared!

After grasping the third level of the Protection Skill, Peter Brown had completed all three techniques. Brian Hughes was speechless at Peter’s comprehension; he himself had taken several years to fully understand these, yet Peter had done so in such a short time.

However, knowing his own limitations and the difficulty in advancing further, Brian Hughes harbored the idea of befriending Peter upon witnessing his aptitude. Thus, he adopted a hands-off approach, not interfering too much with Peter’s affairs.

It was the ninth day, and Peter had no idea what the situation outside was like. All he knew was that planting Divine Valley was currently a major concern for Star Sect, a large sect that would struggle without its produce, as it provided the necessary energy replenishment.

Peter didn’t dwell on the external matters. After planting the last acre with Divine Valley, he sighed in relief having deployed the Protection Skill.

With these hundred acres, Peter believed that, no matter how powerful others were, none could compare to him now.

Once the Protection Skill was deployed, his cultivation had reached the third level, which naturally ensured a stable climate for a hundred days.

Afterwards, there was no need to use the Protection Skill or Divine Bull Technique. He would just need to use the Energy Application Technique.

After exhaling with relief, Peter walked around the field and returned holding several divine beasts, like wild chickens and rabbits.

Seeing the large size of the wild game, Peter could only shake his head as the animals here were all so massive; a single wild chicken would last a long time.

Of course, Peter wouldn’t just discard them. After preparing, he stored them in the Ring where they remained fresh and could be accessed anytime.

Since the formation was set up, Peter’s territory had become safer. Even the most fierce beasts couldn’t enter, and occasionally, he could trap some beast that wandered into the formation.

He cleaned the game beside a nearby small river, tossed them into the Ring, and then returned to his thatched cottage.

When he arrived, he saw Brian Hughes looking very grave.

"What’s wrong?" Peter asked curiously.

Sighing, Brian replied, "I can only rely on you now."

"What happened?" Peter was even more puzzled now.

"Little brother, the situation isn’t too good. Somehow, with the planting of Divine Valley and its essence spreading, various fierce beasts have arrived. I’ve already lost ten Chore Disciples."

"What?" Peter was surprised. Brian only had over twenty qualified Chore Disciples, so losing ten meant only about ten remained, making the task of planting significantly harder.

"It’s not just here," Brian continued. "Nobody knew that this region had so many fierce beasts underground. Lured out by the essence of Divine Valley, they’ve started attacking, killing many Chore Disciples across various areas. About ten deaths reported everywhere, and these beasts are also drawn to the crops, devastating them, leaving many fields barren."

"The sect doesn’t know?"

"They do, and that’s why they’ve sent masters to hunt. But there are too many beasts, and it’s hard to defend. I’m not sure how much land can be preserved."

"My area should be fine," Peter glanced at the land within his formation, realizing that his formation had locked in the essence, so the beasts couldn’t detect the Divine Valley here. Further, beasts that emerged from below were likely trapped by the formation, preventing them from attacking.

"I’m not worried about that!"

Seeing the thriving Divine Valley in Peter’s formation, Brian looked seriously at Peter and said, "I’m worried about sabotage!"

Oh!

Peter nodded in agreement, understanding that, with the situation escalating, nobody would want their opponent to have a good harvest, which naturally could lead to sabotage.

Smiling, Peter asked, "Do you have a good plan to avoid it?"

Shaking his head, Brian didn’t respond.

"In that case, what are we worried about? Just take care of anyone who tries to mess with us."

Peter was a brave man and thought of defense primarily; anyone intending to sabotage would be dealt with.

Brian sighed, "I hadn’t expected the fierce beasts to also interfere; now even the basic tasks are hard to complete."

"What are the basic tasks like?" Peter inquired further.

"The current mandate is based on the number of living disciples; each one must deliver at least ten acres’ worth of crop, with the standard per acre set at one picul."

Peter asked and learned that one picul was about a hundred kilograms.

Looking at his own field, Peter was speechless; he would harvest at least eight or nine hundred kilograms per acre, while they had set such a low standard.

Seemingly aware of Peter’s thoughts, Brian explained, "The planting of Divine Valley is judged based on the cultivation of Chore Disciples. It’s hard for typical disciples to quickly reach mastery of the three techniques, thus, their yield is based on their level one cultivation. You’ve reached the third level all at once; your energy application far exceeds theirs, naturally resulting in a higher yield."

Peter thought for a moment and understood. No wonder the standard was set at a hundred kilograms; with this, completing the task wouldn’t be too difficult.

"Don’t worry, big brother, my three acres alone are enough for two people’s quota, and twenty acres could meet the total required amount, but I have a hundred acres."

Brian nodded vigorously, "That’s right, I’m relying on you then. However, I’m most worried about sabotage. Everyone will definitely be observing each other’s areas secretly. If they discover the situation here, I believe more than one person will target you, as everyone wouldn’t want to lose."

Peter nodded, "My formation primarily serves as a Trapping Array, hoping that if anyone gets trapped, the sect’s masters can arrive in time."

"Yes, as long as they can’t sabotage immediately, the sect’s masters will come, after all, the sect also needs a lot of Divine Valley. Just be careful, the key is not to let anyone immediately destroy the crops."

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