Na: Fang Dong
Age: 28
Level: 4
Talent: Thousand-mile Eye (4th Layer)
Spells: Iron Bull Skill (Second Layer), Land Flying Skill (Second Layer), Iron Arm Skill (Second Layer), Iron Broom Technique (Second Layer), Ghost Fall Sword (Second Layer)
...
Fang Dong’s face was covered with a thick beard, and his hair was disheveled, giving him an unkempt appearance.
His left eye was covered, and his one-eyed dragon look naturally instilled a sense of fear upon first glance.
But when he spoke, his tone was gentle and soft: "There’s news from within the Lishui Gang. It’s said that the Wusheng Sect has struck up dealings with Biqing Cliff, exchanging resources, and a transaction is set to happen in the next few days."
"Biqing Cliff?"
Chen Jichuan furrowed his brow slightly.
Through the channels of Sheng Dayang and Fang Dong, he had gleaned bits of information—’Biqing Cliff’ being one of them. Though details were vague, he knew it was a force to be reckoned with, stronger than both the Lishui Gang and the Wusheng Sect.
If the Wusheng Sect managed to establish connections with Biqing Cliff, it would be trouble.
Especially when considering that a month ago, the Wusheng Sect suddenly mobilized fourth-grade masters to mine Spirit Stones in the Black Prison—
Several suspicions started forming in Chen Jichuan’s mind.
Fang Dong, unable to perceive ’Chen Jichuan’s’ emotions, continued speaking: "A few days ago, Biqing Cliff also sent envoys to the Lishui Gang, attempting to annex them. But the Gang Leader refused. Later, they proposed assisting the Lishui Gang in eliminating the Wusheng Sect and the Golden Sun Sect, in exchange for control over the Black Prison from the Wusheng Sect and the Hidden Peach Valley from the Golden Sun Sect. Still, the Gang Leader declined. Now Biqing Cliff has turned around and joined forces with the Wusheng Sect, leaving the gang in turmoil. Many privately grumble about the Gang Leader and the Elders, with whispers suggesting that even several Squad Leaders are harboring other thoughts."
So Biqing Cliff was casting a wide net and making bold demands.
’Casting a wide net’ ant taking whatever opportunities arise.
’Bold demands’ ant hiking up the price with room for negotiation.
Talks with the Lishui Gang collapsed.
But with the Wusheng Sect, they struck a deal.
"Do we know the specifics of the transaction between the Wusheng Sect and Biqing Cliff?"
Chen Jichuan kept his composure and asked calmly.
"Not in great detail."
"But according to the Lishui Gang’s mole planted within the Wusheng Sect, the amount of Iron-repellent Ore the sect usually sends to the Golden Sun Sect has been halved lately. Furthermore, Wusheng Sect’s fourth-grade masters have been rotating in and out of the Black Prison to mine Spirit Stones. Even the Vice Sect Leader and Elders have been acting as overseers."
"Given how resource-rich Biqing Cliff is, the Wusheng Sect likely doesn’t have much to offer other than Iron-repellent Ore and Spirit Stones."
Clearly, Fang Dong had done his howork.
A ga of moles and spies.
Such thods were nothing new; everyone employed them.
Unless it was top-secret information, it was nearly impossible to keep anything entirely under wraps. If Chen Jichuan could gather intelligence, there was no way the Lishui Gang would be completely blind.
"Iron-repellent Ore."
"Spirit Stones."
It made sense. The Wusheng Sect’s flagship resource had always been Iron-repellent Ore. Their sudden, large-scale mining of Spirit Stones at this ti was undoubtedly linked to Biqing Cliff.
Piecing his thoughts together, Chen Jichuan asked, "Is the Lishui Gang taking any action?"
The Wusheng Sect was already strong.
If they partnered with Biqing Cliff, they would only grow stronger. If the Lishui Gang turned a blind eye, they were dood sooner or later.
"The Lishui Gang is definitely dood sooner or later!"
Fang Dong was unequivocal, delivering his verdict: "The Lishui Gang has always been disorganized. Before, the Fourteen Divisions operated independently, giving the Wusheng Sect and the Golden Sun Sect opportunities to exploit. Of the ten counties in Shi’an, they’ve already lost seven. Later, the gang organized three Halls to consolidate the power of the Squad Leaders from each Division. But this rely caused dissatisfaction among the Squad Leaders, protectors, and deacons. They’re united only on the surface but divided in reality. Internally, they haven’t unified; externally, they’re even worse off. They’re rely bickering—there’s no real strategy."
It sounded absurd.
Yet it was the truth.
The Great Chu underwent major upheavals.
The Lishui Gang could’ve been strategically positioned for a ’dream start’—
Lightning strikes on enemy strongholds secured Shi’an County in its entirety, all ten counties under their control.
It should’ve been just like Biqing Cliff or Iron Leaf Island: aggressively advancing, using Shi’an County as a base to dominate the entirety of Yongg State.
Instead, what happened?
The Lishui Gang not only failed to expand further but was relentlessly beaten by the Wusheng Sect and Golden Sun Sect, losing cities, land, and citizenry, and now clinging onto only three counties for survival.
They were no longer a significant threat.
"Internal discord."
"This is the perfect opportunity."
When Chen Jichuan heard the Lishui Gang wouldn’t last much longer, he was secretly delighted but didn’t show it. He told Fang Dong, "Seize the chance and take bigger steps. Try to extract more Bivalve Pearls from the Lishui Gang."
A crumbling edifice.
This had always been the ideal ti to reap the rewards. Strike early to seize the opportunity; hesitating would an missing out.
"Rest assured, sir."
"Recently, the Lishui Gang has been vigorously recruiting and fully exploiting Bivalve Pearls. I’ve greased so palms. Next ti, the number of Pearls I deliver will surely increase severalfold."
This was another piece of excellent news.
The Lishui Gang, acting against its usual cautious nature, was now aggressively exploiting Bivalve Pearls.
They were either using the Pearls for trade.
Or they were cowed by Biqing Cliff, preparing an escape route by prematurely harvesting resources, knowing they might lose the ’Water Mansion’ soon.
Either way.
It was a boon for Chen Jichuan: easier access to more Pearls and more Source Power.
...
After reporting his findings to Chen Jichuan, Fang Dong earned forty-five rit points. Combined with the Pearls, he amassed seventy-six rit points this ti.
He exchanged them for five Small Rejuvenation Pills and two Qi Boosting Pills.
He also redeed one of the ’Six Sand Palm Skills’ within Chen’s 72 Skills: the ’Cinnabar Palm.’
This technique, also called the ’Red Sand Palm’ or ’Plum Blossom Tornado Palm,’ was as insidious as the ’Five Poison Chasing Sand Palm.’
Once mastered.
The user need not make physical contact with an opponent. A re gesture or strike from afar could inflict injury, leaving victims incurable, succumbing within ten days to a month, or even dying within hours.
Its power was unparalleled.
Fang Dong had long coveted it, and this ti, feeling flush, he seized it without hesitation.
Then he left.
Chen Jichuan, ensuring Fang Dong was out of range of his ’Thousand-mile Eye,’ went into disguise and rushed out to all directions, continuing his search for any Abnormal People who might have slipped through the cracks.
Firstly, to recruit them and strengthen White Jade City.
Secondly, to make personal contact and emulate their abnormal skills.
Chen Jichuan relished these pursuits.
As for ’locating and sabotaging the trade between the Wusheng Sect and Biqing Cliff,’ such a task was not part of his plan.
His current focus was on accumulating Source Power and honing his martial skills.
Once he advanced to the Innate Realm and transcended dark strength, what then would the Lishui Gang or Wusheng Sect have to make him fear?!
...
Ti flowed like water.
As Fang Dong predicted.
Within days, the Lishui Gang began massive recruitnt efforts and intensified their Bivalve Pearl exploitation.
Fang Dong took full advantage, using deceit and every trick in the book to gather ever-increasing quantities of Pearls.
The month turned to March.
The grass grew, and the birdsong filled the air.
On this day.
Chen Jichuan returned to Haitang Mountain and opened his ’Immortal Record’—
Na: Chen Jichuan
Age: 19
Immortal Rank: None
Official Position: None
Level: 6
Talent: Creation·Insight
Spells: Chen’s 72 Skills (Sixth Layer), Divine Pouncing Saber (Sixth Layer), Fire Control Technique (Fourth Layer), Blood Burning Skill (Fourth Layer), Thousand-mile Eye (Fourth Layer), Ghost Fall Sword (Fourth Layer), Wusheng Saber (Fourth Layer), Sharp-Hearing Ear (Third Layer), Precision (Third Layer), Plant Growth (Second Layer), Swift Movent (Second Layer);
Immortal Devotion: 1
Source Power: 10024
Today was a good day.
Everything he had wished for had co to fruition.
At just nineteen years old, his dream of gathering ten thousand Source Power through the Dao Fruit was finally realized, allowing him to unlock the next world.
A double celebration.
Excitent filled his heart.
Entering his consciousness sea. He saw that next to his first Dao Fruit was a budding flower, its petals about to bloom, with countless silver threads dancing chaotically within. It filled him with joy.
At the sight of it, a ssage appeared—
[Consu ten thousand Source Power to let the flower bloom into a new world?]
Having been through this once before, Chen Jichuan was no longer unfamiliar with the process. Suppressing his excitent, he imdiately commanded: "Yes!"
The next mont.
The flower blood, revealing himself.
Consciousness traversed space and ti.
Entering a new world...
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