Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 480 - 477: Blood Witch Stone, A Turn of Events!

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"As for the second major matter," Zhuge Wuming pondered and after a long pause, he said, "it concerns the Blood Witch Stone."

"The Blood Witch Stone? What is that?" Ye Feng couldn't help but ask.

"This Blood Witch Stone is also an object from the Outer Battlefield, recently discovered."

Zhuge Wuming let out a bitter laugh before continuing, "Originally, whether it be the current Martial Dao situation or in the Outer Battlefield, our Xuanyuan Nation had been securely in the lead. The other Great Powers, including the support of the Fusang Yin-Yang Masters to the Sword Saint Palace, the Snow Wolf Country as well as the Western Vampire Clan etc., would need to refine artifacts to be able to contend with our Xuanyuan Hall. But now..."

"What about now? Have the other Great Powers become stronger? Because of this Blood Witch Stone?" A few Sect Leaders quickly interjected.

"Indeed, it is because of this Blood Witch Stone!" Zhuge Wuming's tone turned exceedingly solemn as he articulated, "At first, we didn't know either. It was only recently that we realized that the Blood Witch Stone has an immense amplifying effect on the Western Vampire Clan, especially on their bloodline, stimulating it in a terrifying manner. For example, the Blood Clan used to be able to unleash only the Third Layer Blood Ban, but with the Blood Witch Stone, they now can easily unlock the Fifth Blood Ban, resulting in a substantial increase in power!"

Ye Feng's brow furrowed as he asked, "Aside from the Western Vampire Clan, the Shaman Wizards of Snow Wolf Country and the Onmyoji of Fusang, does the Blood Witch Stone also boost their strength?"

"Indeed, although the increase is not as significant as that of the Vampires, the Blood Witch Stone still enhances the capabilities of the Shaman Wizards of Snow Wolf Country and the Onmyoji of Fusang. Thus, Xuanyuan Hall's dominance in the Outer Battlefield has completely dissipated. For now, this situation only pertains to the Outer Battlefield, but with the continuous extraction of more Blood Witch Stones, our world's power dynamics will likely change as well," Zhuge Wuming explained.

Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming couldn't help but inquire, "May I ask Lord Zhuge, does the Blood Witch Stone not also enhance the strength of Xuanyuan Nation's Martial Artists and Cultivators?"

Zhuge Wuming explained, "Naturally, it does. However, the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages. Put simply, the Blood Witch Stone contains a substance that can confuse Qi Force or Spirit Essence. Even if the Blood Witch Stone can temporarily enhance our power, it can also corrupt our Qi Force or Spirit Essence. If the amount is small, the harm isn't significant. But if this ignorant substance accumulates too much within the body, the harm can be quite terrible."

Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming nodded slightly, and Ye Feng said, "The Shamans of Snow Wolf Country and the Onmyoji of Fusang rely on curse incantations for their spellcasting. They do not need to absorb the Blood Witch Stone into their bodies, which is understandable. But the Vampire Clan probably needs to absorb the Blood Witch Stone, right? Isn't that substance harmful to them too?"

Zhuge Wuming shook his head, "No, not only is there no harm, but it also significantly promotes their power. It's as if the Blood Witch Stones were inherently prepared for the Vampire Clan; in fact, with these stones, the Vampires don't even need to consume human blood. Absorbing the Blood Witch Stones alone is sufficient."

Everyone fell silent, including Ye Feng. Clearly, at their level of cultivation and perspective, they could understand the gravity of the situation. Looking at it this way, things seemed quite grim for Xuanyuan Nation.

Previously, with its various Martial Dao or Cultivation heritages, Xuanyuan Nation nearly dominated the Outer Battlefield, and foreign powers had to unite to contend with Xuanyuan Hall. However, this dynamic has changed with the emergence of the Blood Witch Stone. It's very possible that the Vampire Clan could become the most formidable force in the Outer Battlefield.

"Given the current situation, Xuanyuan Hall does not have a favorable outlook in the Outer Battlefield. Therefore, the directive from there is that we need to send more people in," Zhuge Wuming said.

As he said this, he turned to look at Ye Feng and then continued, "Ye Feng, the Hall Masters of Xuanyuan Hall have heard of your situation, and you will lead this mission. You are to command a team of about fifty people and enter the Outer Battlefield."

Ye Feng immediately stood up and said, "Yes!"

Zhuge Wuming spoke further, "Given that foreign powers are continuously growing stronger and the situation is becoming increasingly tense, the Great Powers within Xuanyuan Hall have abandoned their previous loose alliance of two camps and have completely come to an agreement on cooperation. Moreover, your relationship with the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts is also being continuously mended. Therefore, in this team of about fifty people entering the Outer Battlefield, there will also be members from the Nine Great Sects. You shouldn't have any objections, right?"

"Of course not," Ye Feng replied with a smile.

"That's good to hear. Of course, when it comes to the allocation of members, you can manage and allocate it to some extent. Just ensure that no fewer than twenty people come from the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts; otherwise, it wouldn't look good in Xuanyuan Hall," Zhuge Wuming advised.

At this moment, the Sect Leaders regarded Ye Feng with different expressions. Zhuge Wuming's words clearly implied that, aside from the twenty people from the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts within the fifty-person team, Ye Feng would have at least thirty spots to allocate at his discretion.

Of course, even among the twenty spots reserved for the Nine Great Sects, Ye Feng also had a say in the proportion. Not only did the Aristocratic Clans from the Capital City feel unsettled by this development, but the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts were likely just as uneasy.

After all, everyone knew that while the Outer Battlefield contained dangers, it also held various treasures. Just look at the Ancestors and old monsters in Xuanyuan Hall – once they entered the Outer Battlefield, they were reluctant to leave unless it was for a matter of great importance.

Not to mention others, the current Sect Leaders of Utility Pavilion were of course very eager; they naturally wanted to go in and dredge up some benefits. Furthermore, they wanted their Direct Disciples to enter for experience. If the occasion weren't improper, it's likely these Sect Leaders would already be fawning over Ye Feng.

Of course, these veteran Sect Leaders were cunning and knew that if they wanted to ask someone for a favor, they couldn't come empty-handed. It looked like the Sect Leaders were prepared to make a significant investment.

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Ye Feng naturally saw through the thoughts of the various Sect Leaders and said, "Regarding the selection of this team of fifty, the matter is of great importance. After I return, I will set certain standards to strive for fairness and justice."

Zhuge Wuming nodded slightly, "That would be very good."

Ye Feng asked, "May I ask Lord Zhuge, since I am to lead the team into the Outer Battlefield, what is my main mission?"

Zhuge Wuming answered, "Originally, the team leader would have a great deal of freedom of action in the Outer Battlefield, and even for the sake of training could lead the team to seek treasures. But now it's different. With the increase in strength of several Great Powers, there have even been deliberate attempts to surround and hunt down our people from Xuanyuan Nation. Therefore, it is the wish of the several Hall Masters of the Xuanyuan Hall that, after you enter the Outer Battlefield, you should not linger too long. Proceed immediately along the route to the Base Camp of Xuanyuan Hall."

"As long as you lead the team safely to Xuanyuan Hall, then the mission will be considered a success."

"Understood," Ye Feng nodded slightly.

Zhuge Wuming said, "That's about all for today's meeting. Everyone is dismissed. After you go back, start preparing immediately. Ye Feng, you have two days to draft the list of personnel, and we will set out three days from now. Oh, and one more thing, Ye Feng, wait for a moment, I have a few more words to say to you."

Ye Feng, who had already stood up, now sat down again. The Sect Leaders glanced at Ye Feng but eventually did not say anything more, then turned and left.

Zhuge Wuming looked at him, then with a sigh, said, "Talent is truly formidable. At only twenty-six years of age, to have reached such a Cultivation Realm... After I reported your situation to Xuanyuan Hall, several of the Hall Masters praised you incessantly, saying that Xuanyuan Nation has finally produced a True Dragon after several hundred years."

Ye Feng couldn't help but smile, "Senior Zhuge is overpraising me."

Zhuge Wuming waved his hand, "This is not overpraising. Of course, you should know that with praise comes disparagement. After you enter the Outer Battlefield, you need not only to guard against the foreign forces, but also keep an eye on some from the Xuanyuan Hall. After all, you have offended many people before."

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Ye Feng asked, "I would appreciate further guidance from Senior Zhuge."

Zhuge Wuming explained, "There are a total of eight Hall Masters in Xuanyuan Hall. Three belong to our side from the Utility Pavilion, four from the Four Great Ancient Clans, and the last one belongs to the camp of the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts. You know, you nearly annihilated the Martial Sects of Flora and Underworld Sect, and there are several powerful persons from these two Sects in Xuanyuan Hall who absolutely cannot swallow this indignity, even possibly biding their time for revenge."

"Therefore, once you enter, you must be extremely careful by all means. The Outer Battlefield is extremely dangerous, not only filled with foreign monsters but you must also be wary of your own people. Oh, and this time, you are leading the team on behalf of our Utility Pavilion and the Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, and four Great Ancient Clans have also sent quite a few people over, especially Hong Gaishi from the Hong Family. I believe you will encounter him soon after you go in."

Ye Feng nodded slightly. He had not anticipated the complexity of the situation in the Outer Battlefield.

"Alright, you may go back and prepare. However, don't be too stressed about it. Your Cultivation Talent is astounding, and several Hall Masters in Xuanyuan Hall are very optimistic about you, believing they will not let anything happen to you," Zhuge Wuming waved his hand.

Ye Feng nodded lightly and asked, "By the way, Senior Zhuge, do you not plan to enter the Outer Battlefield this time? Should I reserve a spot for you?"

Zhuge Wuming waved his hand with a bitter smile, "No, I'm already of an age, and furthermore, since I practice Martial Dao, it would be too costly to switch to the path of a Cultivator at my current Cultivation Realm. Martial Artists, even if they enter the Outer Battlefield, do not have as much advantage as those Cultivators. Moreover, Xuanyuan Nation currently needs me to preside over it."

Ye Feng nodded, "Senior Zhuge dedicates his heart to the nation and its people, a sentiment I greatly respect."

Zhuge Wuming burst into hearty laughter, "After all, I'm old, and probably don't have many years left. Fortunately, you've risen up. After you enter the Outer Battlefield this time, make sure to train well, and once you return, I plan to retire from the front line. So young man, you mustn't end up like the others, who enter and never come out."

"I won't. I'll definitely come out," Ye Feng said.

"That's good to hear. Go back and prepare well. When you enter the Outer Battlefield, don't always think about treasures. After all, treasures are great, but only if you're alive to obtain them," Zhuge Wuming waved his hand as his spirits seemed somewhat dampened.

It would be false to say he was not tempted by the Outer Battlefield; with a Cultivation Realm such as his, how could he not wish to advance further? After all, moving up a step would mean a longer lifespan. Yet he had refused, and that was exactly what Ye Feng truly admired in him.

At least Senior Zhuge always put the nation first, in this regard, he was much stronger than the other elder, Tang Bai.