Chapter 342: Fusion Elemental Energy (1/2)
Chapter 342: Fusion Elemental Energy
Translator: IreneEditor: TYZ/KLKL
Beyond the noble doors were places as deep as the sea. With a thousand years of inherited history, the aristocratic families were full of mystery in the eyes of people.
In Silver Mist Sea, no clans could surpass the reputations of the Ling and Gong residences. They were the strongest giants, standing right at the top of the food chain. Then there were the Zeng, Fu, Jin and Zhong families. While they had shorter and less illustrious histories as compared to the Ling and Gong families, these four had a considerable amount of influence in Silver Mist Sea.
The Zhong residence had been declining over the past ten years and was left with only an vice division leader from the Infantry Division to keep up appearances. Many felt that if ten years was all it took for the Zhong residence to reach this state, another ten would eliminate them from the big four list.
But life was unpredictable. The sudden movement of Blood of God inflicted heavy damages on the Sky Edge and Infantry Divisions. The Infantry Division, specifically, first lost its division leader in battle, and later on lost its vice division leader due to severe injuries. Zhong Houjun then became the only remaining higher-up in the Infantry Division. He’d suffered pretty heavy injuries himself, but had been lucky to survive and recover fully.
During the reconstruction of the Infantry Division, Zhong Houjun instantly became a hot candidate for the new vice leader position. Be it in qualifications or abilities, no one else was on par with him.
The Zhong residence’s prospects immediately turned up and people were sighing over the family’s good fortune.
But this was just anticipation. No matter how popular a candidate was, it was a separate matter from being a legitimate division leader. Plus, due to the Elders Guild’s city expansion order, it seemed to the people that the Elders Guild’s priority would be to open up the Wilderness and not to rebuild the thirteen divisions.
Did the Avalon of Five Elements have the ability to rebuild the Thirteen Divisions? No one really knew.
The Zhong residence had tight security. In a deep corner of the courtyard was a darkroom.
”What’s the current situation?” an ordinary looking lady asked in a low voice.
Ai Hui and Duanmu Huanghun would be thoroughly shocked if they were here, because this voice was extremely familiar to them. It was the voice of She Yu.
She Yu had just arrived in Silver City.
No one knew that long before the blood catastrophe happened, the Zhong residence had already been infiltrated and seized by Blood of God. The reason why Infantry Division suffered such huge losses was precisely because Zhong Houjun coordinated with both internal and external forces. And with his injuries at that time, he had managed to fool people and remove suspicions.
And when one party became independent, the Zhong residence received an order from Blood of God to draw close to Jadeite Forest.
The news of Dai Gang and the ancient treasure immediately caught the attention of higher-ups in Blood of God. Because of She Yu’s outstanding performance in Jadeite Forest, she was once again given a mission. She wore a special mask that concealed her identity. Without elemental energy waves, no one would notice her.
Zhong Houjun was about forty years old. He had a squarish face, stately bearing and a natural mighty appearance. He said in a low voice, ”We’re not too sure what the ancient treasure exactly is. We’re not the only clan getting involved. Quite a few fellows appeared at Karakorum previously. If not for Chu Zhaoyang’s moment of enlightenment, they might have gotten hold of it already.”
”Chu Zhaoyang?” She Yu had been reading relevant reports and found this name rather familiar. ”The Chu Zhaoyang who appeared at Great Wei’s Caravan?”
”Yes.” Zhong Houjun nodded. ”He has a mysterious background and is a sword expert. I wonder if his sudden appearance in Karakorum is coincidental or planned.”
”We will find that out very soon.” She Yu was interested in another matter. ”Who is Chu Zhaoyang battling against?”
Zhong Houjun shook his head. ”There’s no battle. Chu Zhaoyang has destroyed five of Karakorum’s sword formations consecutively. The abilities he’s displayed frightened every passerby away. Our people were there at that time and they witnessed the whole thing.”
This piqued She Yu’s interest even more. ”Oh, he mustn't be ordinary, to be able to scare people off with his skills. Any images?”
”No, they were all stunned and no one thought about recording anything.”
She Yu nodded her head. ”Must have been a spectacular sight. What’s the situation now?”
”According to inside news, quite a few people will take action in the next two days.” Zhong Houjun asked, ”Do we need to make a move?”
She Yu smiled slightly. ”Do not be impatient. Let’s go watch how things play out first.”
The lady before him was clearly average looking, but somehow her laugh charmed him greatly.
He did not know who she was but he knew that people from Blood of God were always mysterious and cold.
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Karakorum Sword League. In a courtyard that stood on its own.
Regaining his senses after the pleasant Silverfold Plum surprise, Ai Hui thought back to what Hua Kui said about the reading of ancient books through the patriarch grass. He felt a sudden premonition.
This was completely different from what that old man had said.
”This set of notes should be kept in the seventh floor of the Hall of Ancient Records. The author’s surname is Xiao.”
Where was the Hall of Ancient Records? Where was the seventh floor?
Both parties said completely different things, but thinking about how the old man had been imprisoned for so many years, it wouldn’t be surprising if the general headquarters had changed location in the past several decades.
Ai Hui only hoped that he would be blessed enough to find Senior Xiao’s notes.
But before that, he needed to analyze [Fusion Elemental Energy] first, since it was required to active the patriarch grass.
Because of the old man, probably, Ai Hui’d always felt that the Assembly of Patriarchs wasn’t very strong. It had a loose structure and nothing to offer, except that they were more familiar with Blood of God.
But now, Silverfold Plum made him realize that the assembly was wealthier and more imposing that he’d imagined. And the fusion elemental energy that he’d never heard of shocked him even more.