The sky was a hazy yellow.
The Divine Qi in this space is extremely dense, even comparable to that of Earth Rank land.
However, these Divine Qi contained an aura that was deadly to every cultivator.
This is why the sky and earth here appear so dim and yellowish.
However, absorbing this energy in small amounts is not a big problem, but prolonged absorption can lead to an inability to filter it, which could be fatal.
This is why the people of the Divine Realm do not personally enter the Divine Vein to collect Divine Ore Essence, but instead place slaves collected from various realms here to absorb the aura at all times for collection.
They don't even give them a chance to rest.
Lu Changsheng looked down at the dark mass below, where everyone had lifeless eyes and seemed to be just mindlessly repeating the same actions as they were collecting Divine Ore Essence.
Each of them was already very thin, and if you looked closely, you could clearly see that their skin had begun to turn yellow.
Those with a strong yellow tint likely have absorbed too much.
But what if it's not absorbed?
Even if you don't breathe.
Even if you keep collecting, you still need to absorb the Divine Qi of heaven and earth to replenish your body, otherwise you will die even faster.
After all, collecting the Divine Ore Essence requires some effort.
I recalled what Ancestral Dragon had said before.
Lu Changsheng looked down at the group of people below, whose bodies were filled with Spiritual Qi Immortal Qi.
These people are probably the ones that Ancestral Dragon mentioned, those who chose to serve the Divine Realm back then.
They have received countless benefits, yet here they are treated like slaves.
Living like a walking corpse, in utter darkness, with the constant threat of death...
However, such people do not deserve pity.
"What you need to do is each lead ten people, and no matter what method you use, you must at least triple the speed of collecting Divine Ore Essence. That's the minimum." The Divine Envoy stood at the forefront and said calmly, "If you don't reach the minimum, the divine fire will inevitably burn you."
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
Someone asked, "Is it acceptable no matter what? Even if all these slaves lose their lives?"
The Divine Envoy said indifferently, "If you're dead, you're dead. There are plenty of slaves like that."
The group exchanged glances, then nodded.
It's basically about ruthless exploitation and resource extraction.
The Divine Envoy said calmly, "Alright, let's begin. I will be watching from the shadows."
After speaking, the Divine Envoy's figure gradually disappeared from everyone's sight, as if he had never appeared at all.
Seeing this Heavenly Xing Hall Master said, "Don't waste any more time. This may be your only chance to step into the Profound Rank area, so make the most of it."
As soon as he finished speaking...
Everyone frantically rushed downwards.
Begin selecting your own men.
Lu Changsheng also followed the crowd down below.
The slaves were terrified when they saw the people from the Divine Realm arrive; their pupils trembled violently.
Clearly, he had been tormented too much in his daily life, and his sharpness and pride as a cultivator had long been riddled with holes.
Lu Changsheng randomly selected twenty people and, following the instructions of the other people from the Divine Realm, said in a similar manner, "You will follow me to collect Divine Ore Essence. Whether you are exhausted or completely drained, you must collect it without holding back. I have some pills here to replenish your strength."
After saying that, Lu Changsheng added, "Of course, if you perform well and collect more, I might consider giving you some preferential treatment."
Lu Changsheng aims to be among the top ten; in this case, advancing to a higher level is the safest course of action.
For people in despair, the word "preferential treatment" is like a lifeline; no matter what kind of preferential treatment it is, it can bring them a glimmer of hope.
but.
This group of people were at their Immortal Qi ' end, both physically and Spiritual Qi.
They could even die at any moment due to absorbing too much of the deadly aura.
Lu Changsheng looked at the twenty trembling people in front of him and thought to himself.
We need to get their bodies in better condition first.
However, we cannot allow them to fully recover to their peak condition.
This will definitely arouse suspicion in others.
Moreover, Lu Changsheng could sense that the divine Divine Envoy left a wisp of Divine Sense covering this area, and some small details would absolutely not escape the other party's detection.
Although Lu Changsheng was able to ensure that his actions would not be detected.
But it doesn't make sense that these twenty people suddenly became so energetic, does it?
The twenty people Lu Changsheng selected were among the worst-performing group.
Among them were even three emaciated elderly people whose skin had turned completely yellow.
Some people nearby mocked, "How were these slaves chosen? Forget about being in the top ten, they'll probably have a hard time even meeting their quotas!"
"The agony of being forged in divine fire can make you wish you were dead."
Lu Changsheng glanced at the two men, one tall and one short, each holding a whip, clearly used to whip the slaves.
Even the twenty men Lu Changsheng had chosen showed expressions of terror when they saw the whips in their hands, trembling as they retreated backward and then crawled on all fours to the ground.
"Ha, a slave is a slave." The tall You Chen revealed a contemptuous expression, then ignored Lu Changsheng and lashed out with his long whip at a slave in front of him who had slowed down. "If you're not dead yet, hurry up!"
The short Hu Wei laughed and said, "Brother Chen, aren't you afraid that if the slaves die, you won't be able to complete the mission?"
You Chen casually took out a blood-red pill and said, "It's nothing, I have plenty of Blood Explosion Pill."
Lu Changsheng glanced at it and immediately understood its purpose.
It can unleash potential in a short period of time, but it has significant side effects, damaging the spirit, soul, and heart. Overuse will only lead to death, and even a god cannot save you!
However, Lu Changsheng couldn't care less about all that; he wasn't a saint.
Looking at the twenty trembling people in front of him.
Lu Changsheng said, "Alright, you can begin now. Although I won't use any special methods, don't blame me for not warning you."
At this point, Lu Changsheng deliberately adopted a fierce and menacing expression, staring at them with a chilling look, and said, "If the progress is slow, I will use any means necessary, even more ruthless than they have."
The twenty men hurriedly nodded and bowed, saying, "Understood..."
Then he picked up his hoe and began to collect the produce.
Lu Changsheng then turned his gaze to the four old men.
You Chen and Hu Wei had no idea what Lu Changsheng was up to.
These four old men were clearly the ones who had been in the mine the longest; otherwise, they wouldn't be covered in yellow skin, which had seeped into their very bones.
Lu Changsheng lightly pinched his fingers together, and a stream of Qi of Creation silently appeared between Lu Changsheng fingers. With a gentle wave, it flowed into the bodies of the twenty people.
Threads and strands.
Even those twenty people didn't notice any significant changes within their bodies.
This is simply a means to maintain their current state; it doesn't strengthen their bodies, so it's normal that they don't realize it.
After doing all that.
After concealing his voice and making sure the hidden Divine Envoy wouldn't notice, Lu Changsheng transmitted his voice to the four elders. "Tell me about the situation here. If it's valuable, I might consider helping you escape this sea of suffering."
"Of course, if you expose me, the restrictions placed within your bodies will instantly explode and kill you."