239 Realm Energy (1/2)
The strength of Shinto would gradually grow and they would control a certain area.
Fang Yuan was clear of this.
Take for instance the Mountain God. If it were to pay attention, it would be able to know everything that happened within the Zhuobie Mountain. It could even transfer its strength and assist government officials who were within Zhuobie Mountain. This was seen in the increased strength of the array formed by the soldiers previously. If the Mountain God did not help in the dark, the array would not have been so strong as to harness miniature elemental force.
Furthermore, it would know about all the treasures in the mountain. All animals would have to listen to its orders and its power was limitless.
However, it was still weak.
After all, it was considered a Yin Spirit. It would be difficult for it to be exposed in the realm for long. Of course, as a god, it could still temporarily break these constraints.
Wouldn't it be giving itself away by revealing itself in front of Fang Yuan?
Therefore, it could only play a supporting role and incite the animals within the mountains without showing itself.
”Not just that... for such a god to continue existing, it would require approval from the royal family. With the high casualty rate of government officials every year and the lack of government positions, it would be hard to strike a balance between this two. Therefore, in Shinto, the competition is tough... This is seen between the Mountain God in Zhuobie Mountain and Chenghuang God.”
Fang Yuan had freshly obtained these pieces of information from Qin Yi's memories through dream accessing.
”The Mountain God of Zhuobie Mountain was a 1st official in its past life and had led a respectable life. Furthermore, his disciples were all capable. This was why it had gained approval from the royal family... Interestingly, this had happened hundreds of years ago...”
Seeing an army formed by the animals, Fang Yuan fiddled with a blood-red sword essence and sighed. ”What a pity... I don't want to live such a life!”
”Whoosh!”
In his actualised dream world, the vague imagery of the 8 Gates Sword Array shook, and the fire sword glowed brilliantly.
”Whoosh!”
In a moment, a red sword essence exploded around Fang Yuan like raindrops.
”Chi! Chi!”
As blood splattered around, shrieks from the animals were heard amidst a fiery glow!
Even though Fang Yuan had yet to actualise the complete fire-type divine troops, just the sword essence was enough to hurt an adversary as strong as a Wu Zong!
As the illusionary swords flew out, animals and vegetation alike were caught in a burning inferno.
This fire was not normal fire but spiritual fire. There were sparkles within the blood-red sword essence. As the essence spread, flames broke out everywhere.
In the burning inferno, there was a weak cry. Within moments, it was no longer heard.
”Is it really so weak?”
Although he knew that Shinto was weak, he was a little confused after personally experiencing itself.
There was an illusionary red sword in his hands. Dragons were carved on the sword's handle and there was a greenish hue to it. It was translucent and extremely similar to the one he had in his actualised dream world.
”I was saving this sword for the god. Who knew that it would be so useless...”
Fang Yuan shook his head, turned around and disappeared into the horizon.
After half a day, government officials finally rushed their way here. All of them were left speechless.
...
”It is impossible for Feng Xinzi and company to take any treasures from the Hui Realm...”
Leaving Zhuobie Mountain, he quickly regained his strength as he started to think to himself.
”Even the unique techniques here can only be studied upon but not brought back as the two worlds are ultimately different... Unless a specific treasure can be made illusionary and taken into their souls to be brought back... If that is so, there is only one such thing! Realm energy!”
Fang Yuan's eyes glittered.
To dream masters, anything physical would be a burden. Only treasures which were illusionary were worth keeping!
Realm energy would fulfil this criterion!
”Based on the description of Hui Realm, there is realm energy between Heaven and Earth. It is the source of everything. In a country, there is a country's realm energy. In the wilderness, there are spiritual realm energies and earth realm energies! A country would depend on its country's realm energy in order to transfer energy to government officials to strengthen them. However, Huangchengs Gods, Mountain Gods and River Gods would need to rely on realm energies to survive...”
”Most importantly, if the realm energy can be absorbed, then it can be brought along with the soul!”
If Feng Xinzi and the rest didn't have any other motives, this would be the most probable conclusion.
With this guess, Fang Yuan knew what he had to do.
After two days.
On a green rock, energy surged around Fang Yuan. Three spiritual meridians formed on his body. He had recovered all the cultivation he had in Da Qian.
”Indeed... my unique ability would allow me to quickly recover my cultivation regardless of the physical body I am in.”
He stood up and looked at his stats window:
”Name: Fang Yuan
Essence: 36
Spirit: 30
Magic: 21
Profession: Dream Soldier Master
Cultivation: Illusionary Divine (1st Tier), Wu Zong (3rd Meridian)
Technique: [Giant Eagle Metal Body Technique (Grade 4) (1%)], Hundred Poison Golden Body (1st Refining), [8 Gates Sword Array (1st Sword) (10%)]