Lachlan followed the concentration of spiritual energy in the heavens and earth and headed towards the northwest of the island. Along the way, he saw many experts belonging to the reclusive Willis family rushing towards the direction of the stone fortress to support the ongoing battle. Lachlan mercilessly killed anyone who attacked him. Since they were the ones who made the first move, he wasn’t afraid of facing punishment from the Orderwarden.
In less than a moment, Lachlan arrived at his destination. He saw a structure resembling a well, built by the reclusive Willis family. Without hesitation, Lachlan jumped right in. As expected, beneath the massive crystal was the extracted Spiritual Vein. Once inside, it was like entering another world. At this moment, a pool of condensed spiritual liquid could be seen in a dug-out reservoir beneath the well-like structure.
Although the amount was not much, it was evident from the abundant spiritual energy overflowing from the Spiritual Vein. This was just the spiritual energy that had leaked out, gathered and condensed into liquid by the reclusive Willis family’s array master. The Spiritual Vein itself produced resources such as Spirit Jade, Spirit Stone, and various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
Lachlan didn’t hold back and took out a large gourd, pouring the spiritual liquid into it. This gourd was stored inside the storage bag given to him by Sullivan. This storage bag was much superior to the mustard seed bag he obtained from the Hudpids Sect, with a larger space. Ever since he was pursued by members of the ancient Wynter family and realized that the feather and Treasure Map might bring trouble, Lachlan placed those two items in this storage bag that completely isolated any aura. Precious items like the Dragon-shaped Jade Pendant were treated the same way.
In no time, Lachlan filled the gourd with all the spiritual liquid in the vicinity. The reclusive Willis family’s occupation of this island was temporary, and they had only gathered the liquid outside the Spiritual Vein for a few days, so there wasn’t much. It wasn’t even enough to fill the gourd completely, but it was better than nothing.
Next, Lachlan discovered a passage that continued underground. That should be the deeper part of the Spiritual Vein. Lachlan had left the peak battlefield over there and his goal for today was to gather as many benefits for himself as possible. After all, the attitude of the Sun Moon Sect made it clear that even if he wiped out the reclusive Willis family’s forces on this side, they wouldn’t share this Spiritual Vein with him. Not to mention sharing, they probably wouldn’t even give him a tenth of it. After all, the benefits from having a Spiritual Vein here were sustainable and long-term. The Sun Moon Sect wouldn’t continue sharing it with him. In fact, it was highly likely that they would turn their backs on him after crossing the river.
Lachlan knew he was trying to take advantage of a tiger’s skin. If he handled it well, he could preserve his life with the identity of a disciple from the ancient Broken Pulse Sect. If he didn’t handle it well, it was entirely possible for the people from the Sun Moon Sect to kill him right here. Therefore, Lachlan had already planned it out before coming to the island. He decided to take advantage of the ongoing battle to collect as many benefits as possible.
Following the passage, Lachlan entered it and couldn’t help but take a deep breath. He felt that the further down he went, the denser the spiritual energy became. After half a minute, Lachlan arrived at the bottom of the passage. It opened up into a massive pit-like structure. The walls of the pit were filled with translucent Spirit Jade, showing the enormous size of the Spiritual Vein. Even though it had just been mined, the exposed Spirit Jade covered the walls of the pit.
Among the Spirit Jade, Lachlan also distinguished several precious “companions,” which were rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that were hard to come by. However, at this moment, Lachlan didn’t have time to feel joy for seeing these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Instead, his expression turned serious, and a sense of gravity appeared on his face.
“You shouldn’t have come here, kid.”
“No need to guess, you’re one of those who invaded this place today, right?”
“You covet this Spiritual Vein, don’t you?”
“This will be your burial ground.”
A figure sat cross-legged in the mining pit.
The person had a simple and ancient appearance, a slender figure that seemed to be in their forties, exuding a heavy and profound temperament.
At this moment, those eyes that seemed to emit a yellow glow stared coldly at Lachlan.
The tone was filled with killing intent!
Seeing this, Lachlan immediately broke out in a cold sweat and cursed to himself.
He hadn’t expected that amidst the chaos outside, there would still be an early Nascent Soul stage expert guarding this Spiritual Vein’s depths.
If all the people from the Willis family, including Silas and the others from the hidden world, were dead, what use did this idiot serve by guarding here?
What a moron!
Lachlan silently complained in his heart!
But it was already at this point, and saying anything was useless.
He had to find a way to face this Nascent Soul expert and save his own life.
“Elder, you’ve misunderstood, I’m a member of the family!”
“I was ordered to call you out; our people outside can’t hold on much longer.”
“The Supreme Elder said to hurry out and support them, no need to guard here anymore.”
Lachlan urged, as if it were a matter of life and death.
However, the yellow-eyed man snorted heavily in response, “I know everyone on this island, and I’ve never seen you before.”
“Kid, prepare to die!”
With that said, the man didn’t waste any more words with Lachlan.
The figure that was originally seated on the ground suddenly soared into the air and rushed towards Lachlan at high speed.
In his hand was a metallic staff as thick as an arm.
Yellow radiance flashed on it, exuding a heavy and solid texture.
Buzz!
The strike belonging to a Nascent Soul expert carried a distortion of space and fluctuations, smashing down towards Lachlan’s head.
“Get lost!”
Lachlan’s Glacial River Dragon Sparrow Blade, which was emitting a golden and blue light, was held tightly in his hand as he exerted all his strength to defend himself.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing resounded as Lachlan’s figure suddenly shrank, his legs bent forcefully, and he was pushed back.
He felt as if a small mountain had come crashing down just now.
The terrifying force made his heart tremble.
“Hmph!”
After stabilizing himself, Lachlan couldn’t help but grunt, a flush appearing on his face.
A collision with the opponent caused his aura to tremble.
He could see that the palm of his right hand was already shattered, and his arms were trembling.
The strike from an early Nascent Soul expert was so terrifying.
Even though Lachlan was invincible among the same level, facing a Nascent Soul expert with his Golden Core, he was completely overwhelmed.
However, after this strike, it was different from the powerlessness he felt when facing Vanaro last time.
Although Lachlan seemed to be at a complete disadvantage, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Within, there seemed to be a strong battle intent flickering.
“Your innate attribute is Earth attribute?”
Lachlan said in a deep voice.
“Hmm? Rich Soil Unyielding Form? You actually possess the Rich Soil Unyielding Form!”
“Besides, you’ve awakened a special attribute, Thunder Constitution? Dual-attribute constitution?”
At this moment, the yellow-eyed man’s face revealed a hint of astonishment, looking at Lachlan as if he were looking at a monster.
Last time, when facing the same early Nascent Soul stage expert Vanaro, Lachlan could only dodge.
However, this time, Lachlan forcibly collided with the opponent’s attack. Although he was in a very sorry state, it wasn’t a complete defeat.
Everything was due to Lachlan’s awakened Rich Soil Unyielding Form, which completely surpassed the ordinary Earth attribute constitution.
Moreover, the advanced constitution had a suppressing effect on the ordinary attribute constitution of the same type.
This time, facing this yellow-eyed man, the advantage of the advanced constitution was demonstrated.
So even though the opponent was a Nascent Soul expert, this time, a surge of battle intent rose in Lachlan’s heart.
“That’s right!”
“Today, I’m going to try whether I can kill an enemy across realms.”
Lachlan’s tone was resolute, and the Glacial River Dragon Sparrow Blade in his hand, which was connected to his soul, seemed to sense its master’s battle intent and emitted a buzzing sound!