Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 114 - 104: Fall of the Mu Family, Birth of the New Continent

The heat in the surrounding area was oppressive. Even Foundation Establishment Cultivators wouldn’t dare to linger here for long without the protection of High Grade Spiritual Artifacts and Divine Techniques.

In the distance, the ROAR of explosions rose and fell. Thick, crimson fire clouds blotted out the sky, and wave after wave of molten fire-rain poured down from above without end.

This was a true Human World Purgatory.

If not for the protection of the Fenghuo Panyun Bell, even Ling Qiyue wouldn’t dare to brave such dangers herself.

"...Senior Sister, it seems like something is about to surface from the depths of the sea." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Ling Changqing said, his brow furrowed.

"What is it? A living High Grade beast?"

Tang Qiu Yao clutched his arm, her expression tense as she asked.

"It’s not alive. It feels like... a large chain of islands?"

Ling Changqing said cautiously, "It’s rising slowly. In a few more days, it should break the surface!"

Ling Qiyue paused, then realized. "It must be new land created by the volcanic eruptions. I just wonder how large it is."

Large-scale volcanic eruptions could certainly have world-altering effects, creating new islands or even entire landmasses.

In the distant, unrecorded Ancient Era, there were instances of supervolcanoes erupting for years on end, ultimately forming an entire continent.

Furthermore, once these newly formed continents stabilized, they invariably became blessed lands brimming with abundant Spiritual Qi and rich resources, perfect for countless life forms to thrive.

Tang Qiu Yao’s face lit up with joy. "I bet it’s at least the size of the Hanyue Continent! It would be wonderful if this new land could belong to our Ling Family!"

As the number of Ling Family disciples practicing Cultivation grew, especially Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the demand for Spirit Vein Cave Mansion Halls had also risen sharply.

Longhuan Island and Zenxin Island could barely cope for now, but in another decade or so, the existing Spirit Veins would certainly be overwhelmed.

In fact, since Ling Qiyue was already a Golden Core Master, she required a Grade Three Spirit Vein Blessed Land to meet her daily Cultivation needs.

As a result, the pace of Ling Qiyue’s Cultivation progress had slowed considerably in recent years.

The Feiyu Sea Region certainly had Third Grade Spirit Veins, such as those on the Wilderness Islands, or those controlled by the Bai and Yuan Families, Yu Long Island, and others.

The territories of these powers all held more than one Third Grade Spirit Vein, but unfortunately, none were under the Ling Family’s control.

But now the Ling Family had produced a Golden Core Master. So, regardless of what those other powers thought, the relationship between the Ling Family and them was destined to become a life-or-death struggle.

Ling Qiyue shook her head slightly. "That’s not certain yet. If a Grade Four Spirit Vein were to appear on this new land, our family wouldn’t be able to defend it. It would inevitably be seized by other powers!"

A Grade Four Spirit Vein Blessed Land corresponds to great figures at the Nascent Soul True Monarch level. If a Grade Four Spirit Vein really were to appear on this new land, it wouldn’t be long before Nascent Soul powers caught wind of it and came to take control.

Given the Feiyu Sea Region’s fragmented state, it would be impossible to resist an invasion by outside powers. They would have no choice but to submit.

Ling Changqing mused, "I don’t think that will happen. Since the new land is likely comparable in scale to the Hanyue Continent, it will probably have a few Third Grade Spirit Veins at most, right? It’s highly unlikely a Grade Four Spirit Vein will form!"

Ling Qiyue smiled. "You’re not wrong, Junior Brother. Let’s hope that’s the case!"

Nascent Soul powers from outside the region wouldn’t even look twice at a Grade Three Spirit Vein Blessed Land like Hanyue Continent. As long as they didn’t get involved, the Ling Family was still confident it could hold on to this new territory.

However, the Mu Family, the Bai Family, the Yuan Family, and Yu Long Island—these four powers would never let the Ling Family get what it wants. When the time comes, the ownership of the new territory would have to be decided through a life-or-death struggle.

Originally, Ling Qiyue had envisioned this scenario playing out several decades from now. But plans can’t keep up with reality; it couldn’t be helped.

"In that case, we must prepare for what’s to come,"

Tang Qiu Yao said with a grave expression. "We need to immediately use all our channels to acquire resources and prepare for the coming all-out war. It would be best to lease one or two more Magical Treasures, no matter the cost!"

Ling Qiyue nodded. "That makes sense. The amount of Spirit Stone Raw Ore we brought back last time is enough to lease another Magical Treasure. We can also stockpile a batch of resources. Let’s discuss this properly when we get back."

In any case, the Ling Family’s current advantage was quite obvious. As long as Ling Qiyue was present, those lesser powers stood no chance of turning the tables.

Of course, they understood this as well. Would they perhaps consider bringing in outside help?

As the three of them talked, they continued scavenging for resources.

Following Ling Changqing’s guidance, they dragged the corpses of peak second rank beasts out of the water one by one. They carved out the Demon Core Pills and other valuable organs and limbs before discarding the remains.

Whenever they found the corpse of a Third Grade beast, the two women would be delighted for quite some time.

Even the weakest Third Grade beast was a resource at the Pseudo Core level. A single one could fetch a high price on the market.

"I expect that for a long time to come, the price of resources from these sea beasts will be much lower than before."

Ling Changqing said, a hint of worry in his voice.

Scarcity creates value. Once something is no longer rare, its price naturally plummets.

In the Feiyu Sea Region, it used to be difficult to obtain any kind of Third Grade resource. But now, this sudden cataclysm had significantly lowered that difficulty.