Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 1031: Chapter 628: Dragon Monarch Chapter 1031: Chapter 628: Dragon Monarch It was unknown what the Lord’s mood was, but Xu Yang had achieved his goal.

The spatial bags of Lords and Heroes are not like Storage Bags, rather they are a personal storage space to carry along, which does not drop, nor can it be looted. The number of items that drop upon their defeat is entirely up to luck.

Take Lv Lingqi as an example: if someone were to forcefully take her one-sided pheasant feather hat and White Tiger Armor, she would rather die than comply, and after her death, these two pieces of equipment might not even drop. They could very well disappear in some unknown way.

Therefore, Xu Yang chose to negotiate with this group of people rather than killing them all.

One leads and others follow, and soon several allied Lords had settled on terms with Xu Yang.

This was an expected outcome. “If the green hills are preserved, there will be no fear of no firewood.” For these Lords who hail from major powers, a temporary defeat is not frightening. What’s terrifying is losing everything. As long as they are alive, any loss could be recovered in the future.

In the end, there were only a few Lords from the Zhou Family left who had not compromised, along with Zhou Tianqi, Ning Bozhong, and Tantai Qin.

The people of the Zhou Family didn’t move because Zhou Tianqi didn’t move.

Ning Bozhong and Tantai Qin didn’t compromise for other reasons…

“I can pay a ransom, but I hope to keep some of my items and weapons, as well as my Heroes.”

Tantai Qin looked at Xu Yang and tentatively added, “I will contact my clan to compensate with equivalent items and include an additional ransom. As for the Heroes… I can offer several Mythical items, or even Mythical buildings to fashion their bodies.”

Xu Yang heard this but shook his head: “No!”

The expected answer, yet Tantai Qin was still unwilling to give up: “Then I just want the Heroes. You are a Lord of the Yellow Turban Civilization, and Liu Xiu will not submit to you. I can pay more than the market price for his ransom. How about it?”

Despite possessing the Divine-level Talent “Peony Fairy” which was a recruitment type, Mythical Heroes like Liu Xiu, who were of the emperor class, were hard to come by. Tantai Qin really didn’t want to let go.

Xu Yang heard this and shook his head again: “No!”

This attitude made Tantai Qin’s expression instantly darken with disappointment, but there was nothing she could do; she could only grit her teeth and accept it.

Unexpectedly…

“However, I can make one suggestion.”

Xu Yang smiled, the situation taking a turn: “In a while, Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion will hold a small auction. Any weapons, equipment, or Hero troops that I don’t need will be auctioned off.”

Tantai Qin frowned, surprised and unsure, but she understood his meaning and nodded: “Alright, I accept!”

Having said that, she turned her gaze to Ning Bozhong and Zhou Tianqi.

Both men were silent, but seeing Xu Yang loosening his stance they straightforwardly accepted the condition as well.

As a result, Zhou Tianqi’s Coiling Dragon Seal, Taoist Mysterious Robe, Star Sword, Ning Bozhong’s Hundred Ghosts and Ten Thousand Souls Banner, Yin Yang Sun Moon Robe, Tantai Qin’s Sun and Moon Crown, Hundred Birds Phoenix Robe, and not to mention Liu Xiu’s Hundred Kings Set, a total of eleven Mythical Equipment items, all became Xu Yang’s battle spoils.

Together with contributions from the other Lords, as well as buildings, troops from the territories and various reserved resources, Xu Yang’s gains from this battle had vastly exceeded his losses.

Although doing this would inevitably offend the forces behind these Lords, especially Ning Bozhong’s Netherworld Tao Mansion and Tantai Qin’s Jade Pool Fairyland, “When debt grows too high, one stops worrying.” With the restrictions of Sky-reaching Tower rules, Xu Yang didn’t mind having a few more Wealth-Bringing Boys.

One wonders whether, after such a destructive engagement, with their heavy losses, they’d still be willing to uphold such a noble profession that involves sacrificing the small self for the greater good.

With the prisoners dealt with and the spoils organized, it was time for the much-anticipated division of the loot.

Since Zhang Yan and Feng Cheng had yet to advance and were unable to participate in the battle, the members of this loot-sharing session were only Xu Yang and his Heroes.

Hua Mulan and Lv Qiling had already returned to TaiPing Temple with him, Gongshu Ling also put down her repair work to participate, looking to see if there were good items she could benefit from, to alleviate the heartache of Gongshu Disciples’ casualties.

Xu Yang didn’t waste words and started the sharing right in front of everyone.

First came the standard drops, due to the defeat of many Heroes, including notable figures like Gongsun Yang, a Legendary fierce general, so the quality of the regular spoils was quite decent, with weapons, equipment, and skill items ranging from the Second Order Epic to Legendary level.

But now, Legendary Equipment was somewhat superfluous to Xu Yang, so without going into detail, he directly distributed them to his Heroes, especially Gongshu Ling, whose eyes were nearly red with the death and injury of Gongshu Disciples.

Ignoring the Legendary Equipment, we see a few Mythical Items that were special drops and rewards from Yellow Heaven.

Panlong Earth Vein

Item Order: Third Order (Mythical)

Item Type: Terrain (Spirit Vein)

Item Effect: Infuses your Territory World with a Panlong Earth Vein, which can greatly increase the output of various minerals within your territory, produce Spirit Stones and various veins, enhance the concentration of Spiritual Energy in your territory, affect the production of flora and fauna, and the main Panlong Vein can be mined for a special resource—Panlong Jade!

Item Introduction: A rarely seen Spirit Vein, it is the foundation for Cultivators to establish sects.

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A third Order Mythical, a terrain item?

This was Xu Yang’s first encounter with such an item. Essentially, it was similar to a Territory Fragment, though it couldn’t expand the Territory World, but to produce a Spirit Vein, a Mythical tier Spirit Vein no less, its boosting effects for the territory far surpassed ordinary fragments.

Xu Yang had frequently campaigned recently, not only expanding his Territory World by more than a hundred times, but also generating many resource points within his territory with outputs of various resources such as gold, silver, copper, iron.

The Panlong Earth Vein would not only increase the output of these mineral resources but also enhance the concentration of Spiritual Energy within the Territory World, speeding up production in buildings like farmlands, Fish Farms, and even benefit the training of troops and Heroes—its strategic value was immense.

As for that specialty Panlong Jade, it must be a higher grade resource than Spirit Stones; whether for personal use or for sale, it was an excellent choice.

A great find!

Having secured the Panlong Earth Vein, Xu Yang looked at the next item.

Heavenly Path Token

Item Order: Third Order (Mythical)

Item Type: Blessing (Profit Increase)

Item Effect: After use, your territory receives the Heavenly Blessing, doubling the production capacity and training efficiency of all third Order and below constructions.

Item Introduction: The blessing of the Heavenly Dao, not to be obtained by those without great Qi Fortune.

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Another third Order Mythical Item that can enhance the production capacity and training efficiency of all buildings within the territory.

Although it is limited to third Order and below constructions, the effect is immensely powerful, especially for wonder constructions like Taiping Temple and military structures like the Hundred Battle Training Ground and the Unrivaled Commanding Platform.

The number of special Talismans produced is doubled, as is the number of Special Troops. The quota for Hundred Battle training and Unrivaled commanding selections is doubled, and the blessing also extends to the entirety of the territory, including the Gongshu Mechanical City and the Youthful Spring—its overall value is perhaps even greater than that of the Panlong Earth Vein.

This is also a fine item—I’ll take it.

As for the third item…

Flat Peach Tree Root

Item Order: third Order (Mythical)

Item Type: Plant (Spiritual Root)

Item Effect: After planting, it significantly increases the Spiritual Energy concentration of the territory, enhancing the growth effect of various plants. Once matured, it can bear Spiritual Objects—the Flat Peaches!

Item Introduction: Legend has it that this is a branch of the Flat Peach Immortal Tree from the Heavenly Court, which fell into the Mortal Realm and grew anew, eventually producing a Spiritual Root. Although it lost the power of the Immortal Spirit, it is still a rare treasure in the human world.

Another Mythical item.

Heavenly Court?

Flat Peach Immortal Tree?

Xu Yang’s face showed a contemplative expression, but he said nothing, quietly pocketing the Flat Peach tree roots.

Three Mythical Items: one Spirit Vein, one blessing, one Spiritual Root, and finally, a Heroic Soul Contract of Mythical rank.

Xu Yang did not rush to use them but turned his attention to the two pieces of Mythical Equipment and the blessing Talisman awarded by the Yellow Heaven.

The equipment needs no further mention: the Heavenly Sword and the Yellow Heaven Banner were already introduced in the rewards for the Dual Crown King. The former, as a “Law Sword,” can enhance casting ability, while the latter is a special “Domain” equipment, which greatly strengthens the combat power of the Yellow Turban troops and resurrects fallen Yellow Turban Soldiers.

Although Zhou Tianqi and Ning Bozhong also offered several pieces of Divine Equipment from the “Magic clan,” the Heavenly Sword with its Thunder Lightning Attribute is more compatible with him.

As for the three Yellow Heaven’s Blessings, they are of Second Order and can enhance Second Order equipment, with a chance to improve either the Corresponding Rank or Quality Rank.

Although Xu Yang still has a few Second Order items, these items do not greatly enhance his combat power, so whether they advance in rank or not is of no consequence. Therefore, he decides to distribute these three Yellow Heaven’s Blessings to his subordinates.

One for Lv Qiling to enhance her White Tiger Armor and see if it could be improved to Mythical Rank.

One for Gongshu Ling to strengthen the Domineering Mechanism Hand, also an Exclusive Equipment and a main Hero, undoubtedly deserving of priority.

The last one, awarded based on merit, goes to Li Cunxiao, who can choose between the Bi Yan Hook and the Yu Wang Spear.

As for Hua Mulan, although she didn’t receive a Yellow Heaven’s Blessing, Xu Yang had prepared an even better reward for her.

The Hundred Kings Crown, Hundred Kings Armor, Hundred Kings Boots, Hundred Kings Sword!

This full set of Divine Equipment belonging to Liu Xiu, now hers to own.

The greatest feature of the Hundred Kings set is its formidable Protection Attributes and the Dragon Qi Protection effect, which grants the wearer extremely strong battlefield survivability.

As a Commander Type Hero, Mulan needs such capabilities, and the Hundred Kings set also provides 50 points of All Break Extreme Attribute plus an increase in command limit by 50,000—perfect for building her own Heroic Female Guards.

With the distribution of various items and weapons complete, Xu Yang left no suspense concerning the final Heroic Soul Contract, opting to use it directly.

Then…

“Boom!!!”

The contract was used, the void changed, and an array of magnificent light and shadow danced about—there were great waves, bright crystal palaces underwater; Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals, Clam Ladies and Turtle Ministers; and it finally settled on a dragon-like shadow radiating golden light.

When the light shattered, a person appeared before Xu Yang.

It was a girl, slightly younger than Gongshu Ling, her features exquisite and endearing, fair and delicate, with light-golden horns on her forehead and matching vertical pupils, exuding an otherworldly majesty.

“You have used a Heroic Soul Contract!”

“You have summoned the Mythical Hero—Ao Chi!”

Although the prompt from the Sky-reaching Tower sounded, Xu Yang paid it no heed, his attention fixed on the figure before him, showing a rare hint of astonishment.

Seeing his expression, Ao Chi too looked puzzled, her brows furrowed in E’mei-style, and she queried, “Why do you look at me in such a way?”

Upon her words, the rest were also confused, and Gongshu Ling, in particular, looked at Xu Yang with an odd expression.

Xu Yang came to his senses, not speaking, but he gestured for those around him, “You all may leave.”

“This…”

The others exchanged glances, full of surprise and doubts, yet they did not dare to question further, suppressing their curiosity as they got up and left, leaving Xu Yang alone with Ao Chi.

At this, Ao Chi was equally at a loss, her eyes filled with wary confusion as she stared at Xu Yang.

Xu Yang, without further ado, stepped forward, instantly appearing before Ao Chi, and amidst the latter’s mixture of shock and anger, he reached out and deftly touched her forehead.

In an instant…

Ao Chi froze in place, her eyes blank, then filled with disbelief.

After a moment, she snapped out of her stupor, looking at Xu Yang who had retracted his hand, her voice a mixture of joy and trepidation, “Dragon, Dragon Monarch?”