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--- Chapter 130 ---
[Ding! You have Signed In to Nine Netherworld Cemetery]
[Ding! You have obtained 1x Nine Netherworld Ring(S), 3x Netherbird's Talon(S), and 1x Passive Skill: Friend of Flame(B)]
[Name: Nine Netherworld Ring(Damaged)]
[Type: Accessory/Ring]
[Grade: S]
[Description: A ring made of Netherbird's Skull but damaged after constant exposure to Time and Space Storm. It carries the aura of a Mythical Beast and evolved into Spatial Ring with unstable space]
[Innate Effect: Netherworld's Domain creates a domain of fiery darkness and covers a one-hundred-meter radius to weaken the enemy by 20%. This effect won't work if the enemy's will and resistance toward fire is higher than Host's]
[Do fix the ring before wearing it] Alicia warned immediately.
[Name: Nine Netherbird's Talon]
[Type: Materials]
[Grade: S]
[Description: The Talon of Nine Netherbird, brimming with its blood essence and malice]
[Name: Friend of Flame]
[Type: Passive Skill]
[Grade: B]
[Description: You're the Friend of Flame, so any neutral fire will [deemed you as their kins]
[Effect: +10% Fire Affinity, +13% Fire-Related Damage, -12% Fire Damage Taken]
Baek Ain whistled in delight when looking at these generous rewards. He doesn't underestimate the value of Nine Netherbird Talon and Nine Netherworld Ring as they have their uses.
As for Friend of Flame, Baek Ain could only smile at it. Such a Passive Skill is irreplaceable and boosted his strength to another level because Baek Ain mainly used Fire Element.
Baek Ain selected the Nine Netherworld Ring from the inventory and saw a small white ring with unique scratches land on his right hand. There are cracks all over the ring, so it is indeed damaged.
The cracks leaked the Aura of Mythical Beast, which left the Grand Elder speechless.
The Grand Elder kneeled on the ground forcefully and solemnly said, "T-This is Bloodline's Pressure..."
"It's Ancestor... How could that be?"
Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Will you trust me if I said this ring just happened to be in my possession recently?"
The Grand Elder shook her head and returned, "Please don't joke around, My Lord."
"It must be Heaven's Will."
"Even though the Aura of Nine Netherbird has weakened a lot, that ring is destined to be carried by you."
Baek Ain smiled as he didn't even bother to explain the truth. He tossed the ring back into the inventory, planning to fix it later.
Thinking about something for a while, Baek Ain glanced at the Grand Elder, who had risen from the ground. "Is there any sturdy mountain or area nearby?" He suddenly asked out of pure curiosity.
"Sturdy..." The Grand Elder fell into deep thought.
The Nether Secret Realm is vast, but the floating island is 60% empty and covered by an almost rocky mountain range. It's not hard to find a mountain, but a sturdy one.
After a while, the Grand Elder suddenly remembered something.
"Follow me, My Lord."
The Grand Elder led Baek Ain to a lone part of the floating island and finally stopped at a certain-looking mountain. And it looks more like a chunk of black metal in the shape of a protruded pyramid surrounded by rocks.
"That pyramid is made of Mysterious Black Steel. We tried to farm it for a hundred years but couldn't do it as it repelled our Dou Qi and Spatial Strength." The Grand Elder explained.
Baek Ain observed the metal chunk from afar and commented, "Have you guys tried using Mental Energy or Soul Force?"
The Grand Elder's expression sank as she responded, "We did. We hired some Alchemists and Spiritualists in the past, but they couldn't even scrape a dust of these Mysterious Black Steel."
"And to ensure the secret remained secret, we eliminated them quickly."
Baek Ain shook his head when hearing the Grand Elder's addition to her replies because he'd do the same. Unless it was your trusted allies, keep your secret.
After all, he hasn't revealed Behemoth Paradise to the outside world. And that's just a plain stupid decision if he does so.
Baek Ain walked to the chunk of Mysterious Black Steel and gently manifested his Blade Intent.
Slash!
A small lump of Mysterious Black Steel fell off, but Baek Ain could sense the material's sturdiness. He also felt the Mysterious Black Steel seemingly absorbed his Blade Intent.
"Hoho, this will do."
"Are you going to do something with the Mysterious Black Steel, My Lord?" The Grand Elder couldn't help but ask curiously.
Baek Ain smirked and replied, "I will leave behind an inheritance for the future generation."
"As for how they could get it, that depends on their fate."
Grabbing an ordinary-looking blade from his Inventory, Baek Ain's Blade Intent exploded like a geyser and enveloped the whole floating island.
A massive shadow appeared in the sky, parting the cloud and piercing the Mysterious Black Steel.
BOOM!
"T-This is..." The Grand Elder's eyes widened in shock.
"This is not a power of 5-Star Dou Venerate!"
"Even a Saint like I am can't..."
However, the next scene shocked her even more.
The floating island trembled as Baek Ain casually concentrated his Blade Intent while strengthening it with Mental Energy and Soul Force.
Swoosh!
The Mysterious Black Steel, an indestructible object known among the Sun-Swallowing Nether Tribe, has split into two.
...
...
"Phew, that was refreshing." Baek Ain walked out of the Wormhole with a satisfied smile. "I haven't used that for quite a long time, as there are no suitable targets for it."
"I also gained some rare materials." He added while glancing at the System Window.
[Name: Extreme Void Steel]
[Type: Material/Consumable]
[Grade: SSS]
[Description: A Black Steel with extreme sturdiness, birthed after a very prolonged exposure to the Void and possessed Spirituality's absorbing nature]
[Quantity: 6.9 Tons]
"Hmm, I wonder what artifacts I could refine with this."
Meanwhile, the Grand Elder stared at Baek Ain's back with a complicated look. She has witnessed the young man's extreme prowess and questioned her reality several times.
Of course, she was happy because the Saint sent by Heaven was such a dependable person. She even admired him for reaching this stage at a young age.
However, it makes the Grand Elder quickly realize the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe doesn't have value or something they could contribute to him. They could only offer their allegiance and undying loyalty, nothing else.
Baek Ain doesn't lack status, power, wealth, and even women.
"This old woman wishes you the best, My Lord." She suddenly uttered while kneeling on the ground.
Baek Ain glanced at her and said, "Get up, Grand Elder."
"I'm just doing what I want."
"Just do your role as my supporter."
The Grand Elder's dim eyes shone brightly again as she chuckled and replied, "I'll do my best."
"The Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird will always be your loyal followers."
Baek Ain waved his hand and exited the Grand Elder's brick tower. He started creating several array formations around the Sun-Swallowing Moon Island, increasing the density of Dou Qi Energy in the area.
Everyone could feel a jolt of pure Dou Qi entering their bodies.
After an hour or two, Baek Ain finished his job and walked to the nearest beach. He tossed some coals and burned them, grilling red meats to fill his stomach.
The pleasant scent of roasted meat came off and lured four beautiful ladies.
"Hey, handsome. Can you save some for us?" Yafei suddenly hugged him from behind.
"I want Ain's meat!" Yi Xian sat beside him.
"Ain's meat is the best." Lan Rou nodded in agreement.
"These perverted ladies..." Cai Lin was speechless.
Yi Xian smirked as she continued, "Sister Cai, we are talking about roasting meat."
"Are you perhaps thinking about Baek Ain's other meat?"
"Tsk, tsk. You didn't get enough of it last night, huh?"
"What kind of dirty mind you have..."
Cai Lin blushed and kicked Yi Xian, "Scram!"
"Hahaha~!!" The others laughed when seeing Cai Lin's embarrassed appearance.
And then the day passed with barbeque.
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The next day, every Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe member gathered on the beach to see Baek Ain and his companions off. Their next destination is the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe.
"My Lord, please call us if you ever need support." Old Xue respectfully said while bowing down.
"Anything that troubled you, we'll try to eliminate it." His voice becomes serious when mentioning this.
"Sure." Baek Ain replied casually.
"Then, see you guys later."
And then Baek Ain and his companion set off to the Western Region of the Dou Qi Continent.