Chapter 850: Overgod? (1/2)
GDK 850: Overgod?
The Yin aura inside the valley was spellbinding. Han Shuo felt chills as he approached the region. Clouds and mist were winding around the valley like a very slow cyclone. Coupled with the flourishing flora, the valley was dreamlike.
Rose liked the place at first glance. She softly exclaimed, “I could get used to this. Fresh air and a beautiful landscape.”
Romon and Zovic were too shy to give their opinions as they were still new to serving Han Shuo. After taking a good look around, they found the region to be mostly identical to most places in the Fringe, nothing unique about it. Furthermore, this region was rather remote and the intensity of elemental energies was nothing outstanding.
Han Mu walked into the lush forest and took a deep breath. He closed his eyes and sensed the trees, shrubs, and grass all around him. When he exhaled, he opened his eyes and grinned, “Wonderful! I quite like it here!”
Han Jin, Han Huo, and Han Shui also looked around the region and stated their opinions. Han Jin discovered rare ore deposits in the depths of the valley while Han Shui located waterfalls and water-bodies nearby. They too were happy with the area.
Han Huo, however, after making a circle, seemed rather upset. “The region is all wet and humid. There isn’t a single dry spot. If I stay here, my energy will never thrive. It would be great if there’s a volcano nearby.”
Han Shuo couldn’t help but laugh. He knew that it was very difficult to locate a place that would satisfy the needs of all five Elite Zombies, if not impossible. Han Shuo released his demon generals and had them circle around to check if anyone was inhabiting the region.
“Romon, Zovic, you two have been living in the Fringe. Tell me, do you know if anyone is occupying this region?” Han Shuo did not want to create friction with the Five Sovereigns, for now. He wanted to avoid any unnecessary conflicts as much as possible.
“Sorry, Master, I do not know. Before serving you, I rarely ever left that swamp,” answered Romon.
“Well, I, however, am quite aware of the situation around here,” said Zovic smilingly. When Han Shuo’s gaze turned to him, Zovic continued, “You have nothing to worry about. This place is considered remote in the Fringe. None of the Sovereigns’ followers would occupy this region. Besides, there aren’t any particularly powerful forces around this region. If you wish to establish your base here, I believe that there won’t be much of an issue.”
Although Zovic was willing to serve Han Shuo, as he had yet to witness Han Shuo’s overwhelming power, his mind was not completely convinced. Therefore, Zovic did not address Han Shuo as ‘Master’ as Romon did.
Han Shuo noticed that but he did not mind it nor did he demand Zovic to address him properly. In fact, he wasn’t going to mention it at all. This was because Han Shuo was confident that in time, he could impress Zovic and make Zovic accept him as his master from the bottom of his heart.
“Very well then. Seclusion does have its benefits, after all,” remarked Han Shuo. He started considering whether he should immediately begin the mega-construction project that he had in mind.
“Sorry, Master, but I cannot understand why you would select this location.” Romon had hesitated but in the end, he had to voice his doubts, “We are so isolated here and so very far from the Omphalos. And there’s nothing special about this terrain. The valley is too accessible. It will be easy for our enemy to attack. But most importantly, the elemental energy around the valley is weak. We will have to invest a ton of time and effort into this place. Will it be worth it?”
Zovic was equally puzzled by Han Shuo’s decision. He too was looking at Han Shuo doubtfully.
Rose, however, having been around Han Shuo for such a long time, knew that Han Shuo was capable of all sorts of magnificent things. Instead of worrying that Han Shuo might have made a mistake, she was guessing what kind of transformation he would bring to the valley.
“An average person wouldn’t know how to take advantage of the terrain and geography found here, and so they wouldn’t know that this place is a gem hiding in plain sight. Oh don’t you worry about it. When I’m done with this place, you will find out why I have selected this valley,” said Han Shuo confidently. The center of the valley was actually a naturally formed Yin-gathering Formation, but it was incomplete. Once Han Shuo made the necessary adjustments and the Formation was whole, the elemental energies would automatically converge towards the valley.
Han Shuo could harness the Yin-gathering Formation at its core as a power source. With enough materials and using the powers of the Five Elite Zombies, he could build a large number of demonic formations in and around the valley.
Given sufficient time, energy, and resources, Han Shuo could turn the valley into an impenetrable fortress. It would be even deadlier and formidable than Salas’ Empyrean Peak!
Although Romon was still puzzled, after seeing the confidence shown by Han Shuo, he did not question any further. Zovic also did not say a thing but it was clear from his eyes that he was still skeptical. He thought, This is a wasteland. I’d be impressed if you could turn it into anything but that.
“Little Gold, go to the mountain ranges nearby and get some basic ores for building. Bring the two along. Rose, there’s a waterfall and pond right behind there. You may bathe there if you want to.” Romon, Rose, and Zovic couldn’t help Han Shuo with deploying demonic formations, therefore he asked them to help with the menial tasks or to rest.
“Romon, come with me. You are most suited for moving things!” Han Jin knew that Romon’s body was filled with rare metals. Not only was he incredibly strong, but he was also able to differentiate many rare ores. In Han Jin's mind, Romon was now one of his Goldstone Enterprise’s workers.