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Fang Yuan broke the final Gutstone and smiled in satisfaction.
Right now, he felt an immense sense of comfort; his soul had strengthened threefold! A surge of power radiated from deep within his heart. This newfound strength was not just physical but deeply spiritual. Fang Yuan felt he could accomplish anything effortlessly, whether it was analyzing problems or multitasking.
"Unfortunately, there are only over a hundred Gutstones on Dang Hun Mountain, and not all of them contained Guts Gu," Fang Yuan mused, a hint of regret in his voice.
When Hu Immortal acquired Dang Hun Mountain, it had already changed hands multiple times and was nearly depleted. Hu Immortal had moved it to the blessed land and managed it for decades. Each year, she sacrificed large numbers of foxes to irrigate the mountain, creating Gutstones. However, these were mostly consumed by Hu Immortal. After her death, the remaining Gutstones, accumulated over the past eight years, were now all used up by Fang Yuan.
According to the Hu Immortal Land Spirit, nearly ten thousand foxes were required to produce a single Gutstone. The more powerful the beast kings sacrificed, the more Gutstones were created.
"Now, I can relax and plan for the future," Fang Yuan said calmly.
"First, I need to deal with the Blue Charm Lightning Shadow. It's a hidden danger that needs to be addressed but I don't currently have the strength to destroy it."
"To resolve this threat, I need to act swiftly. dealing with it now will save me considerable time in the future and allow me to focus on other matters."
"To ensure I'm proceeding correctly, A.I., simulate the optimal strategy to deal with the Blue Charm Lightning Shadow."
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One Month Later
Over the past month, Fang Yuan had been preparing a lot of killer moves and increasing his strength with the help of the A.I. Chip.
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He was now ready to deal with the problems of the blessed land.
"There must be many people waiting outside, hoping to gain from my situation or just to send messages," Fang Yuan thought.
"It's time to act."
"Little Hu, transfer me to the east area and follow the orders I gave you."
"Y-yes, master. Please be careful," Little Hu replied, her big eyes red and teary, showing her deep concern.
The next moment, Fang Yuan appeared in the east area. The second earthly calamity had devastated this region, leaving it in ruins with unextinguished dark flames.
Fang Yuan deployed the killer moves he had prepared to defend against the fire. While shielding himself, he used another move to make his presence stand out, like a light in the darkness of the blessed land.
And then he waited....
Suddenly, a fierce lightning bolt struck the area where he was standing.
Boom!
The lightning transformed into a human-shaped shadow, emitting a deafening roar.
This was the Blue Charm Lightning Shadow!
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Inside Dang Hun Palace, Fang Yuan's face went ashen as he witnessed the destruction of his previous location. If not for the land spirit's immediate teleportation, he might have perished.
Little Hu Immortal, her face pale and trembling, patted her chest, relieved but still scared.
The Blue Charm Lightning Shadow, enraged by its failed attack, attempted to leave the east area.
"Little Hu, cut off the surrounding area around the Blue Charm Lightning Shadow and the meteor fire," Fang Yuan ordered.
Reacting swiftly, Little Hu Immortal severed 500 square kilometers of the blessed land, trapping the Blue Charm Lightning Shadow.
"Success!" Fang Yuan exclaimed in joy.
"W-why did we have to sacrifice so much?" Little Hu sobbed, tears streaming down her face. "The blessed land has become smaller, and so much immortal essence has been lost…"
Land spirits, being representatives of the blessed land, viewed such actions as cutting off a part of their own flesh. Abandoning such a vast area was akin to losing a limb.
With the area now reduced to 3,500 km², the loss was substantial.
"Don't cry. As Itold you before, This was the only way to eliminate the hidden danger. Otherwise, the entire blessed land could have been destroyed," Fang Yuan said, trying to console the spirit.
"What should we do now, Master?" Little Hu asked, feeling lost.
Fang Yuan remained silent, his expression cold.
"I need more strength!" he thought with clenched fists, feeling a surge of frustration. Despite his progress, facing real dangers still left him feeling inadequate. The thought of facing the Shadow Sect, Heaven's Will, or the Heavenly Court filled him with concern.
"Then continue to grow. Continue to become stronger, stronger, and even stronger!"
"I need to get some rest. Little Hu, manage the blessed land well and ensure no one enters."
"Understood, master. You can rest assured that everything will be taken care of," Little Hu responded, her voice brightening as she began to move past the painful loss.
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