NOVEL WEB Chapter 62: Spiritual Qi Vein (2)
"A spiritual qi vein?!" Jia Qiang exclaimed, his face filled with astonishment.
Zheng Huang nodded confidently. "I'm 95% certain. The spiritual qi vein should be at the peak of this mountain. If we can secure it for our sect, we'll be handsomely rewarded. Even though the Blue Dragon Sect is a top-tier sect, it only has two spiritual qi veins!"
The surrounding Blue Dragon Sect disciples, hearing Zheng Huang's words, nodded in agreement.
In the Qian Empire, a spiritual qi vein was an incredibly precious resource, coveted by all sects.
A spiritual qi vein had the extraordinary ability to continuously regenerate spiritual qi by absorbing energy from its surroundings, making it a treasure of unparalleled value. As long as it wasn't exhausted, it would remain a source of power and growth for its owners.
The thought of claiming the spiritual qi vein for themselves didn't even cross the minds of those present.
After all, anyone attempting to do so would undoubtedly be reported to the elders. Such an act would be seen as not only selfish but also as withholding a resource that could elevate the sect's standing.
The punishment for such ingratitude would be severe, serving as a harsh reminder of the consequences of betraying the sect's interests.
"Let's head for the vein," Zheng Huang said, walking toward the peak.
"What about the ones still here?" Jia Qiang asked, gesturing toward the group that had avoided entering the pond.
Zheng Huang chuckled, a ruthless smile spreading across his face. "If they dare to compete with us for the spiritual qi vein, we'll settle it the old-fashioned way—by seeing whose fist is the biggest."
Huang Xue and Xue Qiang were atop some trees near the same pond, carefully observing the cultivators entering the water and the reactions of the Blue Dragon Sect disciples.
Coming from Earth, they lacked knowledge about the cultivation world, but they certainly weren't fools.
The sight of so many people hesitating to claim the opportunity right in front of them was enough to raise their suspicions.
Danger had to be involved.
When the disciples began losing their cultivation and Zheng Huang's words reached their ears, the situation became clear.
They kept watching as the remaining cultivators who hadn't entered the pond began leaving the area, heading toward the peak.
Meanwhile, those inside the pond continued cultivating in silence, as though trapped in an illusion they couldn't escape.
"Xue Qiang, let's wait here for Feng Fan. If what they said is true, we can't let him accidentally enter the pond," Huang Xue said, a pang of concern for Fang Feng evident in her voice
Xue Qiang nodded in agreement. "All right. We'll wait for him. After that, let's fight for that spiritual qi vein or whatever it is."
After nearly two weeks inside the pocket dimension, both Huang Xue and Xue Qiang had advanced to the peak of the 6th stage of the Qi Gathering realm. Their newfound strength gave them confidence that they wouldn't lose in a direct confrontation against any of the other participants.
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Zheng Huang continued running toward the peak's summit, followed closely by the other Blue Dragon and Blue Wyvern Sect disciples. The other participants were right behind them.
When they finally reached the top, they laid eyes on the spiritual qi vein.
It resembled the material of a spiritual qi stone but was much larger, spanning several meters and embedded within an exposed rock.
The vein's size and delicate structure posed a challenge. Without proper mining tools, extracting it without causing damage would take at least several minutes of careful effort.
Of course, this wouldn't stop them. What might, however, was the presence of five peak tier 1 demon beasts guarding the vein.
"These demon beasts are likely absorbing the vein's spiritual qi to strengthen themselves," Zheng Huang remarked. "We'll need to defeat them before we can extract it."
There were eight disciples from the Blue Dragon Sect and two from the Blue Wyvern Sect, making a total of ten cultivators on their side.
Zheng Huang felt confident about their chances, as they had a two-to-one advantage against the demon beasts. However, the situation was still problematic.
The threat of other participants taking advantage of their potential injuries during the fight made the battle far more dangerous.
Zheng Huang knew taking the vein for himself without dealing with the cultivators from other sects behind him would be hard, so he decided to deal with them before he acted.
Turning to face them, he addressed the group.
"Gentlemen, we can't secure the vein without first dealing with the demon beasts. While the spiritual qi vein cannot be divided without losing its absorption power, I assure you that anyone who assists us will receive generous rewards from the Blue Dragon Sect once we leave this place."
The cultivators carefully considered the proposition. Most of them were here representing their sects alone or in small groups of three at most.
Compared to the Blue Dragon Sect, their sect's strength was insignificant.
Even if they somehow managed to obtain the vein, would the other sects allow them to leave with it?
Of course not. For a cultivation sect, a spiritual qi vein was far too valuable.
Without sufficient power, how could they hope to keep it?
Only the Blue Dragon Sect, the sole top-tier sect participating in this expedition, had the strength and influence to claim the vein without provoking the greed of the other sects.
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Since Zheng Huang was offering them a way out with the promise of rewards, why wouldn't they accept?
But still, they weren't willing to risk their lives for mere scraps.
If the Blue Dragon Sect wanted to claim the spiritual qi vein for themselves, they would have to take the lead and face the demon beasts head-on.
"I agree."
"Ok.
"Lead the charge, Brother Zheng"
Hearing their responses, Zheng Huang smiled. "Good! My Blue Dragon Sect will take the lead. You guys only have to support us. As long as we successfully get the spiritual qi vein I promise the reward won't disappoint you!"