Clang!—Clang!—
Inside Lingyun Cave, a large number of Black Wind Stronghold elite players gathered in the central depths of the outer perimeter, sweating profusely as they swung iron shovels to dig up the dark ore Jiang Dali had named "Kirin Ore."
"-43!"
"-23!"
"-49!"
Damage to Qi and Blood popped above the players' heads every minute or two, forcing them to leave Lingyun Cave quickly with their ore after digging for only about half an hour. The next batch of Black Wind Stronghold players waiting aboard ships outside the cave would then take up their shovels and enter to continue mining.
Though the fire toxin pervading Lingyun Cave had weakened somewhat after the Fire Qilin departed, it would not completely dissipate anytime soon and still harmed anyone entering the cave.
Fortunately, every Black Wind Stronghold elite player who entered Lingyun Cave was a high-health tank, allowing them to remain inside for half an hour without affecting efficiency.
This smooth mining operation had continued for a full hour since the Fire Qilin was transported away.
Quite a bit of Kirin Ore had already piled up aboard the ships docked beside the Leshan Giant Buddha, drawing jealous, curious, and resentful looks from countless players on the distant embankment.
Yet faced with the Black Wind Stronghold fleet that had practically formed a blockade across the river, as well as the Demon Dragon swimming in the depths below, the many gathered players and martial artists, though indignant, did not dare force their way into Lingyun Cave. Waves of dissatisfied curses and complaints occasionally rose from the crowd.
"This is outrageous! Why won't they let us into Lingyun Cave? All the treasures inside are being exploited by Black Wind Stronghold."
"Exactly! Black Wind Stronghold is being far too overbearing. I thought the Black Wind Stronghold