Chapter 3

Book 11 Chapter 3 – Stone Star Beast

“You noticed?” Feng Chenzong asked, surprised .

“I guessed it,” Lei Xinfeng said, smiling .

Amusement welled up in Feng Chenzong . “Smart, aren’t you? Indeed, the information was leaked by me because… I couldn’t wait anymore . I had to risk it . ”

“And you succeeded!”

That flattery hit the bull’s eye and Feng Chenzong’s eyes shone in happiness . “Yeah, I succeeded . Haha, I didn’t think that it’ll happen so quickly . ”

“Soon, Monarchs will start appearing . As soon as it’s confirmed that this place produces sky crystals, Ninth Ring Sages have no more business here,” Lei Xinfeng said .

Everyone’s expressions grew ugly . “Why?” Xin Zhaolun asked .

“Easy . Monarchs do not wish to see other Monarchs appearing . They’d rather seal this place off . Even if sky crystals are found, it will be by them . ”

Once a Ninth Ring Sage ascends to Monarch, they can become independent and will compete for resources from their original sect . Maybe others did not realize this, but Lei Xinfeng could see the situation clearly .

This was related to his experiences in his previous life . All the resources were controlled by the government or the rich and powerful . Normal people had no chance to obtain anything . This point was obvious to everyone in that world .

Xin Zhaolun grimaced . “It can’t be… if it’s like that, then I must obtain a sky crystal this time, or… there will be no more chances!”

Lei Xinfeng nodded . “That’s right . However, there are a few prerequisites . Someone must successfully shatter a stone egg containing a sky crystal, and you must be nearby . You must also be fast, as fast as Senior Brother . You must quickly store everything in the area that the sky crystal was found in your Hidden Lun space . Brother, can you do it?”

Xin Zhaolun deflated . “Senior Brother, as expected, you’re powerful . ”

“It’s all luck, luck, maybe because of Ah Feng,” Feng Chenzong said, smiling . “All my plans came to fruition, haha!” He’s almost mad from happiness . After so many years, he’d finally succeeded . This kind of joy was normal .

Xin Zhaolun nodded . “Maybe the luck is really rubbing off . Every time we go out with Ah Feng, something good happens . Sadly, my luck wasn’t as good this time . ”

Continuous rumbles came from the far distance .

“Of these people, those that survive will definitely be in the minority, unless their home sect helps out . This place is too evil,” Lei Xinfeng commented .

“Back in the old, this place was famous . Even the nickname Slaughter Fields was given back then,” Feng Chenzong said .

At first, they called this place the Great Stone Fields or the Slaughter Fields . No one would’ve thought that the nickname Slaughter Fields was one passed down from ancient times . It was probably like this back then, with countless powerful people killing amongst themselves in his place .

Xin Zhaolun was a bit uneasy . Sky crystals were too important . As long as he obtained it, ascension wouldn’t be too difficult . This kind of attraction was something he couldn’t ignore .

“After Master comes, see if he has any ideas,” Feng Chenzong said .

Hearing that, Xin Zhaolun calmed down . Maybe Master really had a better idea .

However, Lei Xinfeng understood that Feng Chenzong was stalling and was unwilling to go back into the heart of the Great Stone Fields . It was too dangerous . Under the current circumstances where he had already obtained the sky crystal, he couldn’t be too careful . No matter how good his relationship with Xin Zhaolun was, he couldn’t take the risk for his sake .

“What if Master isn’t willing to help? Then what?”

Feng Chenzong’s face reddened . He had no idea how to answer Xin Zhaolun .

Lei Xinfeng knew that Xin Zhaolun was currently a keg of volatile gunpowder . Since this place is so strange, any negative emotions will be magnified continuously . If not handled right, Feng Chenzong and Xin Zhaolun might clash, which isn’t something he wanted to see .

“Actually, it’s okay even if we don’t find any more this time,” Lei Xinfeng began .

“What do you mean?” Xin Zhaolun asked, unsatisfied .

Jin Daya prodded Lei Xinfeng, reminding him to not say too much .

Lei Xinfeng paused, then said, “Third Senior Brother, you should understand one thing . What does it mean now that Eldest Senior Brother obtained his sky crystal?”

“Of course I know . ”

With the sky crystal, Feng Chenzong will definitely successfully ascend and attain all the might of a Monarch .

“Then it’s easy, haha,” Lei Xinfeng said .

Xin Zhaolun had no idea what he was talking about . He couldn’t wrap his mind around it .

Feng Chenzong was no better off . “What is easy?”

“A Ninth Ring Sage might not be able to find a sky crystal, but what about a Monarch? With the help of a Monarch, does Third Senior Brother still need to worry about not being able to obtain a sky crystal?”

In that instant, Feng Chenzong and Xin Zhaolun both realized what he meant . If Feng Chenzong successfully ascends, then it will be advantageous to both Xin Zhaolun and Lei Xinfeng . It was a debt of favor that couldn’t be put aside easily .

As they say, ‘whatever debt you may have, do not owe a debt of favor, for such a debt is the hardest to pay off . ’

Feng Chenzong looked at Lei Xinfeng gratefully . “Don’t worry, Junior Brother . As long as I ascend, I will definitely help you find a sky crystal!”

The seed of dissent in Xin Zhaolun’s heart vanished . “Then I’ll thank you in advance,” he said, smiling . The unseen threat was neutralized by Lei Xinfeng .

Feng Chenzong then said, “Ah Feng, this debt… I’ll accept it . If in the future there is something you can’t do, come find me . I’ll solve the problem for you . ”

“Thank you, Senior Brother . Then, if you ascend and I want to use the Hidden Gate…”

“No problem!” Feng Chenzong said .

The exchange was made quickly . To a practitioner, a promise is extremely important . , especially among those that are close . That Lei Xinfeng and Xin Zhaolun are both smiling is truly the best outcome .

“Wait, something’s wrong . It’s getting quieter!” Jin Daya said suddenly .

Everyone tilted their heads and listened . Though there was originally a continuous rumble of battles, it was now quieter, with only the occasional explosion . Then there was dead silence .

“What happened?” Feng Chenzong asked, scrunching his eyebrows .

“Did a Monarch come?” Xin Zhaolun guessed .

Lei Xinfeng considered the possibility, then shook his head . “Not a Monarch . A Monarch shouldn’t be that kind of a threat . Those people are already drunk on their killing, so they shouldn’t stop just because of such an obstacle . In addition, a Monarch’s strength is suppressed here, so they can’t control such a large scenario . In my opinion, it’s impossible unless some eight or ten Monarchs came at once . ”

Feng Chenzong agreed . “It’s probably not a Monarch . Strange . What kind of thing will frighten so many practitioners?”

Boom! Clatter…

The earth beneath them shuddered, and the stone eggs on the ground jumped .

“What is it?” Lei Xinfeng asked as they looked at each other .

Boom!

Another shudder and the ground jumped again .

Everyone began to get nervous because the entire ground was shaking . This feeling wasn’t good . Even if a Monarch attacked, it was impossible to shake the surface of the earth .

Lei Xinfeng couldn’t control his curiosity . “Let’s go and see?”

Feng Chenzong thought about it, then said, “No, we can’t go . We can only wait . It’s safer here; it’s easier to escape this world . ”

Lei Xinfeng grimaced, but he didn’t persist .

“How much more time before Master comes?” Xin Zhaolun asked .

“I’ve already sent the locating signal . Master probably received it already . However, it takes time to activate the Hidden Gate . ”

“Is the location here?” Lei Xinfeng asked, curious .

“More specifically, it’s where I’m standing . I need to stay here for a sufficient amount of time before the Hidden Gate opens in the surrounding area within a hundred meters . You don’t understand yet, but you can learn after you ascend to Ninth Ring Sage . ”

Boom! Boom…

The quaking reached them and the earth trembled . Everyone flew up, hovering a meter above ground .

The stone eggs acted like they were on top of a vibrating membrane, jumping nonstop .

“Something’s not right . We have to retreat!”

“But the time to pinpoint our location… nevermind, let’s go!” Xin Zhaolun said . He also realized that something was wrong . The stone eggs are jumping madly, and the whole picture was quite terrifying . They had no idea what was causing it .

The twelve people flew away from the source of the disturbance, each as fast as they could . Lei Xinfeng took out his Lightning Stamp and embedded himself in lightning, his speed no slower than the others .

Feng Chenzong stared . “Impressive! Ah Feng’s speed is unbelievable . He’s even faster than me!”

Lei Xinfeng discovered that his Lightning Stamp was really different from the others . When using it, his speed was comparable to a bolt of lightning, covering a huge distance in an instant .

Boom! Boom! Boom…

Countless rumbling noises followed them and the stone eggs jumped ever higher, emitting a clattering sound .

Woooooo…

A strange cry came from the distance . Feng Chenzong’s expression changed . Among the group, he has seen the most things . He could identify the creature after hearing just the sound . “Quick, quick! We must leave this place!”

Wooooo…aaoooooo……

“What is making that sound? It’s frightening!” Lei Xinfeng asked .

“Fuck, we’re screwed . That’s a star beast!” Feng Chenzong cursed . “This place… fuck, why is there a star beast… just run!”

Lei Xinfeng heard the panic in Feng Chenzong’s voice . To be able to make Feng Chenzong so nervous, this star beast definitely wasn’t simple .

When everyone heard the two words ‘star beast,’ their expressions changed . Even if they’ve never seen one, they’ve all heard stories about the terrors of the star beasts . For those Ninth Ring Sages or weaker, meeting a star beast was the equivalent of death!