Chapter 99

It was a long process! Lin Feng clearly remembered that when he broke through to the second stage, he had not even crossed the threshold.

Now, he was close to becoming a mid-level Ancient Martial General. His strength was incomparable to what it used to be.

"Whoosh~ Whoosh!" The Earth Spirit rapidly spun. The spiritual energy was continuously absorbed, approaching one percent. A faint white light enveloped the Earth Spirit, sweeping everything around like a tornado. Lin Feng felt his muscles tense up, his breathing almost stopping, with the entire space left with only that cluster of light converging.

Like the rising sun.

"Bang!" His heart seemed to explode.

Like a black hole collapsing, yet a bright star of hope appeared. It was the concentration and refinement of energy, the white light membrane turning into a bright milky white, soft and warm, like the closeness the earth gives. Countless spiritual energies, with the newly formed Earth Spirit as the source, spread out in all directions, surpassing the absorption of spiritual energy when the martial soul was awakened. Astonishing energy flowed within his body.

Silk~ Whoosh

Like water flowing, like waves surging.

Cells continuously reorganized and changed, meridians and bones were strengthened, and the skin became tough and powerful.

Even the depths of his brain were infused with threads of energy, as if the unknown spatial domain was being filled bit by bit. His body seemed to have shed the dross, leaving only the essence. Lin Feng immersed himself in this wonderful feeling, satisfied and enjoying it.

The transformation was not just of the Earth Spirit.

But also of his strength.

***

The bowl-shaped basin.

"Lin Feng, that kid, still hasn't come out. A grown man, how can he be so lazy?" Guangzi crossed his legs and leaned against the cave wall.

"I wonder how Lin Feng's injuries are." Yue Meng was somewhat worried.

"He must be quite injured." Shi Shi's voice was low, "In the last battle with the Wild Black Bear King, he was severely injured but only rested for a day and a night. This time, with so many elemental beasts, even the Golden Wheel Thunder Bear King, a monster. Although I don't know how Lin Feng killed that monster, the cost must have been significant."

"He still has some trump cards." Ice Rose said.

"Haha, in my opinion, this kid is just being lazy." Guangzi shouted, "Since he can't see anyway, I'll hide a few more Cadmium Hearts, hehe."

"How do you know I can't see?"

A light laugh echoed. Everyone in the cave was stunned, and Guangzi's eyes widened as he jumped up and dashed out.

That tall figure with a sunny smile, wasn't it Lin Feng?

"Haha, you little brat, you finally came out!" Guangzi laughed heartily, his laughter a relief.

"It seems you're fine." Shi Shi also laughed heartily, nodding.

Xia Ling had an "I knew it" look, but the worry in her beautiful eyes was gone, and Yue Meng also showed a charming smile.

Ice Rose stared intently at Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng, you... seem to have changed a bit."

Changed?

Everyone was puzzled.

Lin Feng smiled, "Just a slight increase in strength."

Another increase!?

The expressions of the Ice Lion Adventure Team were varied, a mix of envy and speechlessness. Watching Lin Feng's strength grow was like watching a rocket take off...

What kind of monster is he!

A first-class genius who awakened the Earth Spirit, indeed, is extraordinary.

"Let's go, it's time to mine. Time is tight." Lin Feng smiled and walked towards one of the caves. In a few days, it would be time for him to return. It was only a week before the 1st of May, the day he had agreed with Brother Lei. After returning to Sunset City, he would have enough money to treat Ali.

As for the increase in strength...

"This transformation, the release of spiritual energy far exceeds the second stage."

"Not only did my body surpass the first stage by a large margin, but even the breadth of my brain domain has increased significantly. It's about..."

"25% now."

Lin Feng smiled in satisfaction.

The transformation of the Earth Spirit was already complete.

The third stage!

The reason it took so long was because the complete absorption of spiritual energy required sufficient time.

...

"By the way, Lin Feng, how did you find this place?" Yue Meng asked curiously.

"It's because of the musk emitted by the male musk deer." Lin Feng explained, "When male musk deer are excited, they unconsciously emit musk. This time happens to be the birthing period for female musk deer, so I guessed it might be looking for suitable Cadmium Crystals or... Cadmium Hearts."

"I see." Yue Meng understood, smiling, "You're quite clever."

Lin Feng smiled, "It was the captain who taught me."

"I didn't teach you that." Shi Shi laughed heartily, "But this time, we really owe it to you, Lin Feng. The estimated value of this batch of Cadmium Crystal veins is about 1.5 million gold coins, and each of us can get 100,000 gold coins. It's quite a lot."

"Once we finish this, I'll retire." Guangzi laughed heartily, "I'll return to Sunset City, marry seven beautiful women, and take turns sleeping with them every day~"

"Spit! Shameless!"...

This immediately drew the scorn of the women, but Guangzi didn't mind, just laughing.

Lin Feng also smiled.

Guangzi was a straightforward person, saying what he thought.

For him, this was his life goal: to risk his life and blood in his youth, adventure and fight, and then retire and enjoy life once he had enough money. It was quite normal.

"What about you, Lin Feng? What do you plan to do next?" Ice Rose's voice suddenly rang out, immediately drawing everyone's curiosity.

They each got 100,000 gold coins, but Lin Feng could take a full 60%!

Nearly a million gold coins!

In Sunset City, this would be enough to rank in the top ten richest people.

"Continue training." Lin Feng smiled.

He hadn't thought much about it. Compared to gaining money, Lin Feng cared more about increasing his strength.

Soon, he would join the Elemental Merchant Alliance and enter the Floating Elemental Island.

A simple and unremarkable answer.

But at this moment, it left a different taste in the hearts of each member of the Ice Lion Adventure Team. If they were in his shoes and received such a large sum of money, what would they do? Would they still be as calm and determined as Lin Feng?

"Truly a strong heart." Shi Shi's laughter was deep.

"I can already see the day when your name, Lin Feng, will resound throughout the Ancient Chinese Nation."

***

The cliff path.

Swish! Swish!~ Swish!

Nine figures in gene battle armor landed in front of the cliff, the 7th Division of the Dragon Slayer Divine Wind Team.

"It should be here." Yi Renjie crossed his arms, smiling confidently.

"Beyond this cliff path is the location of the Cadmium Crystal vein." Shi Wulong glanced at the crystal watch, where six clear light points were displayed.

Shared positioning view!

"A Cadmium Crystal vein worth 1.5 million gold coins." Zi Yu's eyes sparkled, smiling, "I bet the Ice Lion Adventure Team never expected that while they were catching the cicada, the oriole was behind them, and they even helped us mine for two days for free."

"Then let's leave them a complete body." Yi Renjie laughed confidently.

It wasn't arrogance, but 100% confidence and strength.

Not to mention an 8-star adventure team, even a 9-star adventure team, Yi Renjie wouldn't take seriously. They...

were the true elites of Dragon Slayer Island!

"Let's go."

"Let's send them off."

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