Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 452 - 452 0318 Lets Make a Deal_2

Chapter 452: Chapter 0318 Let’s Make a Deal_2 Chapter 452: Chapter 0318 Let’s Make a Deal_2 With a clattering sound, the protective shield that had once hindered the cultivators of Wanjie Commerce for more than half a month, shattered like glass, splitting into hundreds, if not thousands, of fragments. The fragments burned up in mid-air in their final seconds, before disappearing into thin air.

Wan Xiaolan rejoiced, and the cultivators of Wanjie Commerce let out exclamations of surprise and joy. Today, their hard work of more than half a month had finally paid off.

“Charge, everyone rush in for me,” Wan Xiaolan commanded, moving to the side. He shouted at the Wanjie Commerce’s own cultivators who were waiting nearby, especially the Half-step Golden Core ones.

Knowing that the ones rushing in at this moment would suffer the greatest losses, but also undoubtedly achieve the most merit, these cultivators had long been mentally prepared. After receiving Wan Xiaolan’s orders, they started rushing in through the gap in the Protective Array.

The indigenous cultivators inside the Defensive Array also reacted, rushing over quickly to seal this gap.

After more than thirty people from Wanjie Commerce rushed in, they could go no further. The native cultivators inside the shield had already charged over, and both sides collided, erupting into intense combat.

“Qi Tian, can you make a few more openings in the protective shield?” Wan Xiaolan asked urgently, looking at their own side’s crumpling defense line.

Qi Tian could certainly make more openings in the defense shield, but he couldn’t endlessly do so, as that would require too many Locust Thief Bees. Moreover, revealing too much of those would not be a good thing and could arouse the apprehension of Wanjie Commerce.

“Senior, I can try to enlarge this gap, but it’s impractical to make too many openings,” Qi Tian responded.

“Then enlarge the gap,” Wan Xiaolan decided promptly.

Not wasting any time, Qi Tian took out the honey jar again and from the opening, extended a meter to each side, applying honey. The Locust Thief Bees lounging on the defense shield immediately pounced on the fresh honey. As a result, the defense shield looked much less congested. The Defensive Array drew Spirit Qi from the earth below, and indeed, the huge gap in the shield gradually began to fill.

Qi Tian hastily released a dozen more Locust Thief Bees. These bees flew towards the honey and formed a circular formation with the original bees, creating an even larger enclosing circle.

Concerned that his own subordinates who had already charged into the protective shield would not be able to hold on, Wan Xiaolan roared and hammered his fist forward. His fist was terrifyingly powerful; the protective shield that had its base disrupted by the Locust Thief Bees shattered upon contact, instantly widening the gap.

Taking advantage of the newly expanded gap, more cultivators from Wanjie Commerce charged in.

At this point, it was too late for the indigenous cultivators to block the gap. Wanjie Commerce was pulling out all the stops this time. Dozens of Half-step Golden Core led the way, throwing powerful talismans and casting spells as if they were free of cost. Some cultivators adept at offensive powers disregarded their own safety and charged forward fervently.

Although the indigenous cultivators were prepared somewhat, they were outnumbered. Half-step Golden Core was the most powerful force here and was very sparse. But in Wanjie City, Half-step Golden Cores were common; Wanjie Commerce for this mining mission dispatched more than a hundred Half-step Golden Cores from their own cultivators, not to mention those they recruited.

This time, almost all of Wanjie Commerce’s Half-step Golden Cores were dispatched to capture the mine effectively. They all pushed their way through the gap and attacked the indigenous cultivators with The Momentum of Mount Tai, crushing them effortlessly.

After an initial period of resistance that lasted only more than half an hour, the native cultivators couldn’t keep up and started to retreat. As they withdrew their defense line, more cultivators from Wanjie Commerce could enter the defensive array, which put the natives at an increasing disadvantage.

Qi Tian and Wan Xiaolan, who were behind the protective shield, watched all this and found themselves simultaneously heaving a sigh of relief. The situation was finally under control. Unless there was an extreme unexpected occurrence, Wanjie Commerce should be able to take over this long-desired mine.

The thought of successfully completing the mission and possibly receiving the rewards upon returning to Wanjie City, brought a smile to Wan Xiaolan’s face.

Qi Tian was also filled with excitement. He remembered the valley he had seen not long ago, which was likely another mine. He had managed to intercept a large batch of spirit stones just by killing a few native cultivators who had escaped from there. This time, if he could enter the underground vein himself and dig, how many spirit stones would he unearth?

“Senior, my mission is completed. I bid farewell to you now, I need to start contributing to the battle for our commerce,” Qi Tian said to Wan Xiaolan.

Wan Xiaolan wouldn’t stop Qi Tian now, for that was not the right way to treat those who have made contributions. He nodded at Qi Tian satisfactorily and said, “Qi Tian, you go. Be careful in everything, pay attention to your safety.”

“Yes.”

As Qi Tian was about to enter the protective shield after bowing to Wan Xiaolan, Wan Xiaolan suddenly called him back. Qi Tian turned around and looked at him, puzzled.

Wan Xiaolan pointed at the beetle borer bees still on the defensive array, “What’s your plan to deal with these beetle borer bees? And, can they always stay here without flying away?”

Wan Xiaolan didn’t quite understand the terror of the beetle borer bees, otherwise he wouldn’t have asked.

Qi Tian replied, “Senior, as you see, if these beetle borer bees weren’t continuously sucking the Spirit Qi, the gap we painfully opened would automatically close. Until we find a way to control the defensive array, I’m afraid these bees have to stay here. You don’t need to worry, as long as there is Spirit Qi to feed on, they won’t leave.”

Wan Xiaolan nodded, “I am aware of that. Qi Tian, shall we negotiate something? Could you transfer these beetles to me? I am not after your bees, it’s just that many people have seen how you utilize these bees. If this news spreads out, it won’t do you any good. With so many forces in Wanjie City, you’ll probably be left with nowhere to stay.”

Wan Xiaolan was not being alarmist. The major forces in Wanjie City all have treasure places, many of which are protected by defensive arrays, similar to this mine. If Qi Tian took the beetles there and broke one array after another, who could tolerate it? For such a huge threat, those major forces will either try to win over or eradicate at all costs, there would be no third option.

Of course, Wan Xiaolan was not saying this out of concern for Qi Tian, indeed he didn’t care much about Qi Tian’s life and death. It was just that Qi Tian had contributed this time, and he was willing to talk to Qi Tian a bit more, but it didn’t mean he valued Qi Tian greatly. After all, Qi Tian’s cultivation level was too low and he wasn’t part of Wanjie Commerce. His main reason for reminding Qi Tian was to gain control of this technique.

This technique wasn’t something Qi Tian had the power to possess, and even he himself didn’t dare to take it freely. But once it was handed over to Wanjie Commerce, they wouldn’t fear threats from other forces in Wanjie City. On the contrary, it might become a bargaining chip in negotiations with outsiders and would be very helpful in enhancing the power of Wanjie Commerce.

Once back to Wanjie City, he would be credited with a considerable contribution if he handed over this technique. Then, great benefits would await him.