Chapter 1735: Beneath the Ground (1/2)

“If I refine the Geocentric Motherlode for myself, Spirit Realm is done for, and… this star system itself will decline, won’t it?”

Qin Lie’s question was accompanied by a trouble look. He didn’t rush down the secret passage.

“You’re destined to leave Spirit Realm and spread your wings in bigger worlds. There are plenty of super-sized realms like Spirit Realm in the galaxy, and you’re perfectly capable of moving the denizens of Spirit Realm to a new realm once this crisis is over.”

An Hao shot him a deep look and pondered for a moment. Then, he persuaded again, “Once Flaming Sun Purgatory is fully formed, it can accommodate the people of Spirit Realm as well.”

“Thus, you don’t have to worry too much.”

Han Che and Lieyan Zhao were advising Qin Lie to refine the Geocentric Motherlode as well.

It was because they knew what the Geocentric Motherlode really represented.

Qin Lie had wanted to use the Geocentric Motherlode to refine spirit artifacts and pass them over to Genesis Realm experts as well as rank ten experts of the foreign races.

While it might be an effective plan, success wasn’t absolutely guaranteed.

If they failed, the shadow beings could do whatever they want to Spirit Realm. Spirit Realm would die, and the Geocentric Motherlode would be refined by the Dark Shadow World.

Even if they succeeded, the experts who were given spirit armors imbued with the Geocentric Motherlode might not be willing to return them to Spirit Realm.

This meant that Spirit Realm would never be able to return to its former glory even if it survived the mining.

After all, losing a huge amount of Geocentric Motherlode was the equivalent of suffering huge damage to Spirit Realm, irreversible damage even.

The three God Race patriarchs were making their point from Qin Lie’s point of view. They’d rather see Qin Lie reap the biggest rewards than anyone else.

“Just think about it,” Han Che said.

Qin Lie fell silent as he thought things through carefully.

A long while later, he finally shook his head and said, “I don’t want Spirit Realm to die.”

That was all he said before he flew into the secret underground passage.

An Hao, Han Che and Lieyan Zhao exchanged a glance with each other. The disappointment in everyone’s eyes was evident.

“Well, at least this proves that he’s unwilling to sacrifice everyone for his own sake,” Han Che of the Profound Ice Family said softly. “He is different from Lieyan Yuan after all. He wouldn’t try to sacrifice the God Race for selfish reasons.”

An Hao and Lieyan Zhao sighed once before nodding in agreement.

After that, they followed Qin Lie into the secret passage.

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Inside the meeting hall.

The foreign experts talked about various things with each other after Qin Lie’s group had left for the Geocentric Motherlode.

“We have the right to see the Geocentric Motherlode too.” Zu Han of the Reincarnation Sect sighed with obvious displeasure.

He did not dare to say anything when Qin Shan and his people were around, but no Qin Family expert was present at the meeting hall right now. Naturally, he didn’t need to restrain himself.

“We are part of the human race, and we live in Spirit Realm as well. We should have the right to see it,” the Ao Family’s ancestor agreed too.

Their sentiment was echoed by a couple of Gold rank forces’ martial practitioners. Their demeanor and tone clearly expressed their dissatisfaction.

Zu Han sneaked a glance at Crimson Blood Ape King, Scott of the Demon Dragon Race, Pina of the Sea Race and other members of the ancient races.

He thought that they would support him.

“You?” But the Crimson Blood Ape King sneered at him and said, “You’re qualified? Is that a joke?”

Zu Han’s expression changed at the comment.

“You think you’re qualified to see the Geocentric Motherlode just because you live in Spirit Realm?” Crimson Blood Ape King said with cold smile on his face. “In that case, the Ancient Beast Race, the Dragon Race, the Sea Race, the Asura Race should qualify to see the Geocentric Motherlode too. After all, our ancestral ground is here, isn’t it? What have you done in Spirit Realm all these years, pray tell? All you ever did was encroach upon our profits!”

“Your footsteps never moved beyond Spirit Realm. You haven’t made any improvements at all!” Scott also said with a snort.

“On the other hand, the Qin Family had ventured into other star systems and beyond. They are way ahead of you,” Pina echoed.