The King of Urban Mercenaries

Chapter 1687 - 1692: Level 9 Resources

The resounding voice likely belonged to an Elder of Qianhuang Peak, and as it rang out, within the great array, a giant stone suddenly soared into the air. The massive rock then hovered beneath the array, and further below, a crater resembling a volcano mouth appeared. From beneath, a stream emerged—a milky white stream gushing towards the expansive array.

"What is this? Primordial Energy?!"

Lin Fei was shocked. Even though there was a barrier set by the array, he could still feel that fountain-like Primordial Energy. The sheer abundance of this energy amazed him. In this world, could there really be such immense Primordial Energy? And it even seemed to condense into a visible liquid?

Seeing Lin Fei’s shocked expression, Li Qing beside him smiled, "This is Primordial Energy, and a substantial amount at that. This energy is merely a branch of the dragon vein of Qianhuang Peak."

"A branch of the dragon vein? Does a dragon vein refer to Primordial Energy?" Lin Fei finally understood.

"Yes, more or less. There are not many dragon veins in the Upper Realm, and beneath the Qianhuang Mountain of Qianhuang Peak lies a massive dragon vein slumbering. The Primordial Energy gathers, and the dragon vein is as vast as an underground river. Opening a branch within it leads to this situation." Li Qing explained.

Lin Fei nodded. He finally understood why the opening of this resource could enhance cultivation. If he continuously soaked in this Primordial Energy fountain every day for cultivation, it would be hard not to improve!

Of course, one mustn’t overdo anything. With extremes come opposites; the good can become bad if soaked in it for too long. Lin Fei understood well that soaking in this Primordial Energy source might lead to a disruption in cultivation.

However, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity, especially since this occurs once a month. For Lin Fei, it’s a grand chance. The Primordial Energy within him wasn’t pure enough yet; he needed more immense energy to cleanse his body. This way, if his body were replaced entirely with pure energy from the Upper Realm, his strength should further enhance.

Naturally, in a place teeming with geniuses, such strength would not be noticed even if elevated. In the eyes of others, Lin Fei was inherently a weakling—a lowly one from the Lower Realm!

At this moment, Li Qing began to explain to Lin Fei, "When the resource opens and the array activates soon, be cautious. The enormous array, as you’ve seen, has nine giant discs ascending layer by layer. Soon, the massive stone will fall, and the torrent of Heaven and Earth Qi will also slow down."

"Everyone’s strength varies, and so does their response to this surge of energy. It’s best for you to reach the step your strength can bear. Don’t push yourself, or it might backfire." Li Qing reminded Lin Fei.

Lin Fei nodded, knowing Li Qing’s good intentions, "Thank you, senior brother. I will certainly not overstep."

"Good, that’s the way. Prepare now; it’s about to start," Li Qing said.

At this time, Yang Yuxiang spoke, "Li Qing, want to compete? Among the nine staircases, who can climb higher?"

Li Qing chuckled awkwardly, "Senior sister, don’t tease me. I was pulled down two steps by you last time."

"Senior brother, senior sister, which step can you reach?" Lin Fei was curious.

"Last time, your senior sister reached the fifth step, and I was at the seventh step." Li Qing explained to Lin Fei.

Yang Yuxiang glanced at Lin Fei, "You better stay honestly near the edge of the array; otherwise, with your body, you might not withstand it."

Lin Fei nodded, "Understood, thank you for the reminder, senior sister. I will certainly not force it."

Yang Yuxiang nodded, satisfied with Lin Fei’s attitude. However, at this time, a voice leisurely came over, "A mere Foundation Establishment Realm guy like him wishes to enter the resource array? You might be doomed once entering; the energy inside might burst you if you’re not afraid of death!"

Lin Fei looked toward Zhang Huan, who still clung stubbornly, completely ignoring him, leaving Zhang Huan gritting his teeth. A Foundation Establishment Realm crawler from the Lower Realm dared to show contempt towards him—truly despicable. Seems like he’ll need to find an opportunity to teach him a lesson!

Seeing Zhang Huan fuming at Lin Fei, Li Qing laughed, "Zhang Huan, why don’t we compete? Our remaining strength is similar anyway."

"Alright, senior brother, a match sounds good!" Zhang Huan agreed, feeling pleased. Competition brings progress, and Zhang Huan naturally wished to spar with his senior brother.

If victorious, no need to say, he’d certainly feel proud. If defeated, it would be considered as humbly learning, an affair where one loses nothing.

As for Lin Fei, he had long been overlooked by everyone. All believed that a guy in Foundation Establishment Realm like Lin Fei couldn’t possibly linger in the resource array for long, given his cultivation level so low, certainly possessing a small Dantian incapable of storing much Primordial Energy.

Yet they didn’t realize that Lin Fei wasn’t using his Dantian to store energy but his body’s cells, which could continually absorb and release Primordial Energy. Thus, Lin Fei might accomplish something unexpected by everyone—who knows.

By this time, the resource array was ready to activate. Lin Fei saw that within the resource array, it was already filled with Primordial Energy—a foggy mist. All of this is Primordial Energy!

Such rich energy is an extremely rare find. Lin Fei’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

Seeing Lin Fei’s expression, Li Qing and Yang Yuxiang beside him felt speechless. They couldn’t understand what was with this guy. A small cultivator in Foundation Establishment Realm showed such an excited look, making those with higher cultivation levels than Lin Fei feel ashamed in front of this grand array.

Shouldn’t they be equally enthusiastic?

But they had grown accustomed, and that feeling of a fully-packed Dantian sometimes could be perilous. After all, the Dantian is fragile, and such dense Heaven and Earth Qi could easily fill it to the brim.

At this moment, a voice rang out, clearly from the elder earlier, "Array opens! Everyone, enter the array and do your best!"

Suddenly, the light of the array thinned considerably; disciples ahead began to step straight into the array. Their figures passed through the light curtain and directly entered the array. Some continued forward, some stayed in place, but of course, everyone’s ultimate goal was to reach the core of the array.

The innermost layer is where the Primordial Energy is densest.