Chapter 361 - 314 : Green-Leaf (1/2)
The Green-Leaf World is the biggest and strongest Middle-Realm in the Cloud Sea Universe, apart from the wasteland on its East, the rest of the world is considered relatively safe. There are some danger zones but as long as one doesn't carelessly, they won't be assaulted all of a sudden.
There many strong factions in this world but the biggest one and the ruler of this world is, without a doubt, the imperial family. It is kind of strange since they're mortals but they have very strong protectors which force everyone else to obey them. They aren't domineering or that arrogant, in fact, the family is rarely seen in public. However, there is an exception, a person with the name of Isadore Marfront. The Crown Prince whose name is renown even in the Divine Planet. He's an undefeated tactician and a formidable war general. Despite his weak personal strength, his merits made everyone respect him. He is also considered one of the rising talents of the Green-Leaf World alongside Cold Sword, Shu Ru, the Flame Crown Prince, and the Sacred Priest.
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When the couple broke through the wall of Yang Fire, they retrieved a Spirit Boat and started traveling comfortably instead of hurrying. The environment was much more peaceful than the wasteland and the density of Nether Energy was much higher.
After traveling for a few days, they encountered their first town. It wasn't that big but it had an inn for passing cultivators and some shops that sold artifacts and weapons.
Arthur's goal was only to seek information about any special event that's happening in the near future. Big events are usually the gathering of young talents of the world and his intention was to meet Jian Si and ask her about the missing prince and princess. As for finding the material needed to fix Makaze, he didn't think it'll be in the Green-Leaf World as it's extremely rare and hard to come by.
He needs to retrieve it personally as no one would be willing to let go of such priceless materials. To fix the dark blade, Arthur was in need of two things which are; a place, and a material. The material is called Dark Yin Steel or another alternative is Star Iron but the latter is pretty much non-existent.
The Dark Yin Steel is found in places devoid of light and have a thick amount of Yin Energy. As for the place required for the healing of Makaze, it has to be an exceptional place where there's a suffocating amount of Darkness Energy. There is the alternative of finding a place filled with Dark Energy but such a place do not exist since Dark Magic was something created by Zodiak and not born from natural laws.
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As Arthur tossed two red Spirit Stones to a porcine-looking man who was greedily sizing him up, the ugly looking man happily smiled as he rubbed the stones while speaking:
”Way North, there's a dangerous zone called the Wicked Forest, apparently, it's haunted by ghosts and specters. Many who ventured inside never came back but there's a few who were lucky to find Star Iron! Argh! Lucky bastards!”
Arthur almost couldn't believe what he heard, he coldly looked at the man and said
”Are you sure of what you're saying?”
He held another Spirit Stones as he waited for the informer to speak more about the topic
”Yes yes! It happened six months b-but I don't know the name of the guy who found it.”
Arthur pondered for a bit before throwing the red Spirit Stones and leaving the room along wide a hooded-Lucy. A bit after the couple left, another person who covered himself with a jet black cloak entered the room and spoke to the porcine man
”Did you say exactly what I told you to say?”
With a fearful expression, the fat man nodded his head continuously
”Y-yes yes, I'm sure he fell for it!”
The cloaked individual threw a Green Spirit Stone before swiftly leaving the room, he had no presence as if he was a complete ghost.
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”So, are we heading North?”
Lucy, who was leaning on Arthur's shoulder as the Spirit Boat flew with lightning speed, leaving a red trail behind it.
”I think so. I have to ascertain of the truthfulness of the matter of the Star Iron.”
”Do you want me to go to the Capital and see if there are any clues about the guy?”
Arthur firmly shook his head and added: