Both Races Enraged, Joining Forces to Trap Their Enemy

"What?! All the Spirit Seeds are gone? Not a single one left?" Shi Tianyin swayed, almost unable to stand.

Meanwhile, the Kunyu Tribe camp also fell into a deathly silence.

Upon hearing the news, the crowd exchanged bewildered glances—they had actually ended up working for someone else's benefit, and at such a heavy price.

"Yuqing... has perished? How is that possible!"

Kun Shu stared intently at the few hundred or so surviving clansmen who struggled to emerge from the Teleportation Array. Thinking that both clans had not only returned empty-handed but had also lost a large number of elite members, he felt a tightness in his chest and his blood surging.

"Great... very good!"

Several elders of the Kunyu Tribe trembled with anger as they watched the few disciples returning, their words becoming incoherent.

Just then, Shi Tianyin led a large number of the Bloodthirsty Tribe and pressed forward, their killing intent palpable.

"What is your purpose in coming to the land of my Kunyu Tribe?"

The Kunyu Tribe members, already in a bad mood, questioned him without any politeness.

"Hmph! Who would want to set foot here unless absolutely necessary!"

Shi Tianyin's eyes were bloodshot as he sternly declared, "That spy must have infiltrated the Secret Realm through your clan's Teleportation Array, and he will surely escape through it now!"

"Today I will make him pay for his crime with blood, and atone for my child's life!"

"Nonsense! What makes you think it's our clan's fault? I suspect you've let the wolf into the house!" The Kunyu Tribe members retorted angrily.

"Still trying to argue! My Bloodthirsty Clan can recognize our own kind through bloodline connection, while you rely on inanimate objects like tokens that are easily exploited!"

Upon hearing Shi Tianyin's words, the Kunyu Tribe members were immediately speechless.

Indeed, in the art of bloodline identification, they are far less gifted and sophisticated than the Bloodthirsty Tribe.

"Regardless, if members of both clans don't appear from this formation later, we must immediately join forces to capture him!" Shi Tianyin said grimly. "I've heard that person's combat strength is extremely high. Just in case, I've already mobilized the clan's experts with magical treasures to reinforce the formation."

"No matter how powerful he is, he won't escape from us!"

The elders of the Kunyu Tribe naturally did not object.

The powerful figures from both races were poised to strike, their eyes fixed on the slightly fluctuating Teleportation Array like hawks, waiting for the mysterious villain to appear so they could kill him with lightning speed and reclaim all the stolen Spirit Seeds.

Kun Ling, hiding in the shadows, overheard the changes in the battle and was filled with shock and disbelief.

The heavy losses suffered by the Bloodthirsty Clan were already unexpected, but even her own Kunyu Tribe suffered numerous casualties; almost all the participants who ventured into the Secret Realm were wiped out.

This result was unbelievable to her, and even more unbelievable that it was all the work of that person.

She originally only wanted to take advantage of the chaos to eliminate a few Bloodthirsty Tribe for her brother and vent her anger, but she never expected things to turn out this way.

If the clan elders discover her involvement in this matter, the consequences will be unimaginable...

Thinking of this, the slight pleasure she had felt earlier from the completion of the True Word Contract had vanished, leaving only a chill creeping down her spine, causing her to tremble slightly uncontrollably.

She must never let anyone know that she is one of the secret instigators of this.

With the Secret Realm about to close, Zhang Mingzhen had no intention of searching for the participants who had hidden their tracks.

Unexpectedly, one person was really unlucky. He had been hiding for a long time, but at the last moment, he revealed a slight flaw, which was noticed by him.

"Master! Senior! Please spare my life! I don't even have a single Spirit Seed; I'm just a nobody. Please let me go, and I'll do whatever you say!"

"Shi Jin" inwardly groaned, cursing himself for not being patient enough.

After hiding for so long, he got lucky at the last moment and his whereabouts were exposed.

Now that I've fallen into the hands of this wicked star, I'm afraid my life is in grave danger.

"Quiet."

Zhang Mingzhen was already not in much interest, and his commotion only made him more irritable.

Upon hearing this Shi Jin man immediately fell silent, afraid that even the slightest sound would anger the other party.

"I ask, you answer."

"If your answer satisfies me, I may allow you to leave this place alive; if not..."

"I'm sure you'll be satisfied! I'll tell you everything I know!" The Shi Jin was so frightened that he stammered, but fortunately, the other party didn't take offense.

"First, explain to me in detail how to use the Spirit Seed and what its effects are."

Previously, he had only heard scattered information from others and was still unclear about how the Spirit Seed could enhance his strength.

There's still some time in the Secret Realm, so it's a good time to ask for clarification.

He currently possesses several Spirit Seeds, but it is still unknown how much improvement they can bring.

Upon hearing this, Shi Jin breathed a slight sigh of relief—thankfully, that was the question.

The matter of the Spirit Seed is almost common knowledge among both races; otherwise, if this evil star were dissatisfied and took his anger out on him, then all would be over.

However, this also confirms that the other party does not have a deep connection with the two races. They are probably from one of the smaller races in the Cangwu Realm, and have limited knowledge of the intricacies of this matter.

The origin of the Spirit Seed remains unknown to this day.

"Since the Secret Realm suddenly appeared in the Cangwu Realm, our two races have made numerous attempts before barely managing to figure out the rules governing its opening."

"Later, it was discovered that besides various ferocious beasts, the Secret Realm also contained a Spirit Seed that could stimulate cultivators' potential and break through attribute limits, which triggered a series of Blood Rain, Bloody Wind."

"The two races fought fiercely over the right to access the Secret Realm and the ownership of the Spirit Seed, thus beginning their long-standing feud."

"Only recently, with the opening of several Secret Realms and the gradual depletion of Spirit Seeds, has this standoff eased somewhat."

"Both races speculated that the Secret Realm might gradually disappear, and thus ultimately reached a reconciliation, agreeing to temporarily set aside their old grudges and concentrate all their efforts on seizing the Spirit Seed..."

Who could have predicted that this calamity did not originate from the conflict between the two races, but was actually caused by this malevolent star before them...

Seeing Zhang Mingzhen signal him to continue, Shi Jin steadied himself and then explained the use of the Spirit Seed:

"Once cultivators reach the peak of their cultivation realm, aside from obtaining higher-grade equipment in certain special Secret Realms, there is almost no other way to further improve their attributes and strength."

"Spirit Seeds are an exception—after absorbing the energy contained within them, even cultivators who have reached their peak can randomly comprehend new attribute bonuses based on their own level of comprehension."

"For example, among the five basic attributes, those with good luck may also learn rare attributes such as critical hit and Combo."

"This involves personal opportunity and comprehension, but one thing is certain: the more Spirit Seeds you absorb, the more significant the accumulated attribute increase will be, and your strength will naturally rise accordingly."

The elders and leaders in the clan, having absorbed a massive amount of Spirit Seed energy, were several times stronger than him, even though they were all at the same level.

Zhang Mingzhen immediately asked, "How much can a Spirit Seed increase attributes?"

"This depends on the number of absorbers and the abundance of residual energy within the Spirit Seed."

"If there are many participants sharing the cost, or if the Spirit Seed itself has very little energy left, it can generally only increase the attribute by one to five points."

"But if one person were to enjoy the entire Spirit Seed all at once... to be honest, disciples like us with relatively little experience have never tried it, as it is far too extravagant."

"I've heard that some highly skilled cultivators have personally tested this, and not only have they gained dozens of attribute bonuses, but they've even had the chance to comprehend high-level attributes."

Zhang Mingzhen noticed the envious look in the other person's eyes—after all, the Spirit Seed energy he had accumulated was already quite considerable, and anyone would guess that he would not use it sparingly.

"You have to hand over all the Spirit Seeds you harvest every time? Is that enough to distribute to all the people of your tribe?"

He realized that he possessed almost all the Spirit Seeds produced in this Secret Realm, yet even so, the total number was only 20,000.

With these two groups numbering in the tens of millions, how should the resources be distributed?

"Therefore, we will entrust the Spirit Seeds to the Elders' Council for unified refining."

"A single Spirit Seed can be refined into thousands of pills, which is barely enough for a portion of cultivators to use."

Based on this calculation, even at the lowest possible conversion rate, the 20,000 Spirit Seeds I possess would be enough to significantly boost my attributes.

He never considered sharing the Spirit Seed with others.

Since, as this person said, there are very few ways for cultivators to increase their strength after reaching the peak, it is only natural to keep all the Spirit Seeds firmly in one's own hands.

At this moment, the time limit for the Secret Realm had expired, and the entire space began to tremble violently.

He had already sensed that the Teleportation Array in the distance had been activated, so it seemed that the exit passage was there.

The Shi Jin, seemed anxious and worried that the other man might change his mind and refuse to let him go.

"My lord! Your Excellency! Is there anything else you wish to know? I will answer all your questions without reservation!"

Seeing that others were already flying towards the Teleportation Array, Shi Jin became so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead.

"One last question—do you know how to elevate your Life Level?"

Although I have successfully advanced to my current life form, now that I know of the existence of fourth-level life forms such as Demon Race and God Race, I naturally want to explore a path to further advancement.

The Netherblood Orb had long since merged and dissipated, and could no longer be used.

Even if it still exists, it probably won't help in advancing to a fourth-level life form—it's ultimately just Holy Relic of the Yaksha Race, and the Yaksha Race itself has never surpassed the third-level life form level.

Both the Kunyu Tribe and the Bloodthirsty Tribe in this world are stuck in their current life stages; it is unknown whether they possess the secret methods to continue breaking through.

To everyone's surprise, when Shi Jin heard this question, his face turned ashen, and his eyes were filled with despair.

Please spare me! I promise I won't say another word.

"If you don't believe me, you can knock me unconscious and throw me into Teleportation Array, or cast a spell to render me speechless—"

"Why bother? I told you that as long as your answer satisfies me, I will let you leave."

Whether the statement about being obsessed with Shi Jin is sincere or a joke is hard to tell.

"Your question is really asking too much. How could I possibly satisfy you... I know absolutely nothing about this! Not to mention me, no one in the entire Cangwu Realm could answer it."

"If there truly were a way to advance to the fourth level, we would have already taken action."

"I really didn't know that Level 4 life forms are called Divine Body, and the path to godhood is incredibly difficult!"

Judging from his tearful expression, it certainly didn't seem like he was hiding anything.

Zhang Mingzhen said no more, turned around and said, "You can go now."

Shi Jin, he rushed towards the Teleportation Array without looking back, frequently glancing back along the way, fearing a sneak attack.

At this time, almost all the surviving cultivators in the Secret Realm had emerged from their hiding places and left one after another through the Teleportation Array.

Looking at the Secret Realm space that was about to completely collapse, Zhang Mingzhen also prepared to leave.

Presumably, a tight net has already been laid by the outside world...

"Those who are supposed to come out have probably all done so, right? The Secret Realm won't hold for long; he can't hide any longer."

"All personnel, prepare yourselves—here is my command!"

Kun Shu and Shi Tianyin stood guard outside the Teleportation Array, their expressions grave, fearing the thief might escape.

If they were to escape, both races would not only suffer heavy losses of elite troops, but their supply of Spirit Seeds would also be cut off in the near future, directly impacting the overall combat strength of the Cangwu Realm.

"Judging from the state of the Secret Realm, it will probably be a long time before it reopens, and it may not reappear for more than a decade."

"We must not let that person get away!"

Kun Shu stared intently at the crack in the Secret Realm, when suddenly he caught sight of a figure emerging from the Teleportation Array —not Kunyu Tribe!

"They're out! Activate!"

The Kunyu Tribe cultivators are all masters of formations.

The clan possesses a secret array that can seal off space while continuously weakening the combat power of those trapped, and can also create illusions to confuse the enemy.

The one who sets up the formation remains unaffected, thus completely suppressing the weakened opponent and ultimately sealing them within the formation's core.

This formation is called the "Reverse Burial Xuanxin Grand Array," and it requires the coordinated efforts of hundreds of the Kunyu Tribe to cast.

Once trapped, there's no escape.

As soon as Zhang Mingzhen stepped out of the Teleportation Array, he felt as if the surrounding space had frozen.

Not only are their movements restricted, but their own attributes are also continuously declining—clearly, they have fallen into a predicament that weakens their combat power.

Zhang Mingzhen immediately tried to Teleportation outwards, but found that the space seemed to be locked. Not only could he not teleport, but he also lost his sense of direction. His body felt heavy and sluggish, as if it were filled with lead.

After activating the Super Armor, the feeling of heaviness was Dispel, but the vision was still obscured by the thick fog, and the teleportation ability was not restored.

The swirling gray mist all around was clearly a trap set by the Kunyu Tribe.

Just as he was pondering, a sharp attack came from the mist. He dodged to the side and activated his Demon Armor to protect himself.

Time ticked by, and his attribute values continued to plummet. If this formation had no limits, it would eventually drive him into a desperate situation.

Fortunately, its Healing Ability have not been significantly weakened, and the surrounding attacks are not yet a lethal threat.

Outside the formation, the alien races watching the battle couldn't help but discuss among themselves, seeing that the trapped ones hadn't been quickly defeated by the concentrated fire.

"He certainly has some skill; no wonder he managed to get here."

Even weakened by the formation, it's still incredibly difficult to deal with.

The leader shouted, "Apart from the clansmen maintaining the formation, no one else is allowed to approach, lest they be harmed by the counterattack!"

Kun Shu's expression was stern; he didn't believe that this person could hold out for much longer as the power of the formation continued to rise.

Unable to directly intervene in the formation, Shi Tianyin could only stand by and oversee it, his mind filled with doubts. "Which race of players is this?"

"I have never heard of such a person in the vicinity of my Bloodthirsty Tribe's territory."

"Could there really be a force lurking in the shadows all along?"

The thought that an unknown race might be secretly watching, or even coveting the Spirit Seed, made them exchange a glance, both seeing a resolute determination in each other's eyes—this child must not be allowed to live.

At this moment, a delicate balance was reached between the inside and outside of the formation: those inside had no way to break through, while those outside could not break through after a long siege.

One side continued its long-range bombardment, while the other side healed its wounds and searched for an opportunity to break through the formation.

However, both groups of players knew in their hearts that as long as the formation continued to operate, victory would ultimately belong to them.

The Reverse Burial Xuanxin Grand Array is a Sacred Tier sealing formation developed by the Kunyu Tribe over several generations. Once trapped within it, no matter how powerful you are, you will not escape being killed.

Zhang Mingzhen focused his senses on perceiving things within the mist.

Although he was not an expert in battle formations, he had read relevant books at the Allied Forces Research Institute.

Every formation has a key point; the way to break it is simply to find its vital point and destroy it safely.

Because the purpose of a formation is to gather strength, combine the power of the masses, and then strike the strong.

Therefore, it is impossible for it to be invincible; its weaknesses include the teleportation channels and the control center.

This sea of fog seemed boundless and impossible to approach, but he understood that this was merely a result of his senses being clouded.