Chapter 440: Chapter 213: Advancing Toward the Mother Tree, Suspicion
The closer they got to the core main rod, the more lush and active the surrounding sub-trees became, even showing a strong tendency to attack! Su Jiameng led the way in front without a change in expression, and every branch that blocked her path was swiftly cut down.
Perhaps because Xihe was a product of the Cultivation Plane, it inherently carried some indescribable functions. Su Jiameng only felt that every time she swung her blade to cut through those sub-tree branches, Xihe seemed to be gradually changing, as if absorbing something.
This feeling had also occurred when she used Yongping before. Yongping’s forging core was the Clay Emperor Ore condensed by an Insect Imperial, and apart from providing Spiritual Energy, Clay Ore was also an excellent building mineral. The Clay Ore condensed by an Insect Imperial itself had reached another level, hence it was given the title of "King of Clay."
Scientists have studied that the "King of Clay" has already transcended the form of a lifeless mineral, showing faint signs of "life." Perhaps because of this, Yongping possessed the spiritual pressure of an Insect Imperial after slaying so many Insect Races.
Of course, this pressure only worked against the Insect Race, with others generally unable to feel it. And Xihe exhibited a similar reaction... Could it be that the ore used to forge Xihe also had an unusual origin? It seems necessary to have a good discussion with the Cultivation Plane merchant once this matter is over. If Xihe also has such an evolutionary ability, it would indeed be a pleasant surprise.
Su Jiameng raised her blade with a cold face, moving so fast that her shadow was hard to catch. Only the quickly severed branches of sub-trees, spurting fluid, could indicate her current position. All along the way were the remnants of the sub-trees.
Watching Su Jiameng leading ahead, Gong Yulu’s eyes flickered, showing a hint of bewilderment. Taking advantage of Gong Yulu’s moment of bewilderment, dozens to hundreds of sub-tree branches suddenly attacked her, forming a tightly woven net, impenetrable!
"Watch out!" Gu Ningzhi’s suppressed words in his throat weren’t completed, as the dense net formed by sub-tree branches rising from the ground suddenly completely shattered, with sharp white light faintly visible in that instant in the air.
"Even if I was distracted, it’s seemingly safer than your focused dedication." Gong Yulu chopped away the branch threatening Gu Ningzhi’s back, her cloak splashed with fluid, which she justifiably ignored, "Don’t be a burden!"
Someone, ruthlessly labeled as a "burden," was deeply puzzled and depressed. Was he really that fragile?
Looking again at the laser particle sword in his hand, his heart was filled with a strong impulse to vomit blood. The prestigious technology weapons of future interstellar are not as effective as the ancient Tang Blade from the Earth Era—who would believe this if told?
"We’re almost there..." Gazing at the vague shadow appearing under the night, Gong Yulu’s face hidden under the hood showed a strange expression. Until today, she had regarded this place as the endpoint of her life.
However, now she had a strong desire to survive, no matter what means or cost she had to pay!
Su Jiameng glanced suspiciously at her, not understanding how she knew the location of the Mother Tree’s main rod. But as the three of them were about to enter that range, she suddenly stopped, holding Xihe tightly in her hand.
This area... a large number of Ximolai Ores are buried underground, and all are processed ones, with the energy contained within being very active. This many Ximolai Ores, if something goes wrong, the explosive power of an instant detonation could flatten the entire planet. The Mother Tree’s main rod is here, probably wanting to absorb the energy contained in these Ximolai Ores.
Yet it hasn’t absorbed much before getting tricked. Even the energy-loving Insect Race wouldn’t dare to touch such active Ximolai Ores, just like normal people wouldn’t ingest lit ammunition detonators.
"What’s wrong?" Gu Ningzhi, not understanding, rarely saw Su Jiameng so seriously as if facing a great enemy.
"This place... is a very rich Ximolai Ore vein... I’m wondering, are we striking it rich, or stepping into a calamity?" Su Jiameng joked reluctantly, but the fleeting thought in her eyes disappeared quickly.
Ximolai Ore, a mineral that the Insect Race flocks to, is now an unrecognized gem in the interstellar age...
Who actually brought the use of Ximolai Ore to such an extreme? After much thought, it could only be the peculiar "Gong Yulu." But if it were her, many things wouldn’t make sense... so many suspicions everywhere.
Having relaxed about Gong Yulu’s identity, Su Jiameng again became suspicious at this moment.
Ximolai Ore contains extremely frightening power energy. A piece of Ximolai Ore the size of a thumbnail, after processing and extraction, could supply Military God with enough energy to operate for several days! Normally, the energy within Ximolai Ore is very stable. But after special treatment, the energy becomes increasingly "lively" and unstable until it finally reaches the critical point and explodes!
Gong Yulu saw her expression and already knew she’d begun to suspect. However, she didn’t rush to explain anything, as that would only make her seem even more guilty. Facing changes with inaction was the key.
"Rich?" Gu Ningzhi feared he was the only one present who didn’t understand anything.
"Hmm, too bad we’ll be returning empty-handed..." Su Jiameng closed her eyes to sense briefly, the Ximolai Ores were close to reaching their critical value. Unless they found the source changing them now, their explosion couldn’t be stopped, "It’s still safe for the moment, let’s go over. No matter what we see, try not to be too surprised..." (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to recommend votes, monthly votes at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com).
