Chapter 820: Grave News
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Vaan traveled five kilometers into the seven-kilometer-long passage before opening up a new inclined path that stretched for another thirty-four kilometers, connecting to a different rare metal deposit.
However, he didn''t reach the second rare metal deposit before opening up another inclined pathway leading up to the next closest mineral deposit.
He repeated the same step until he linked up a few dozen mineral deposits and was five hundred kilometers closer to the surface. There, he finally discovered some soil among the endlessyers of rocks.
Ding!
<Analyzing soilposition...>
<Soilposition analysispleted>
<Soilposition: 32.67% limestone powder, 29.51% carbon dust, 17.87% humus, 6.63%...>
''As expected, there''s a fair bit of humus,'' Vaan mused.
Even without confirming the soilposition, he had already guessed there would be a substantial amount of humus in the soil after scanning the soil-to-rock formation in the area. After all, the soil-to-rock formation somewhat resembled a neuralwork, which he figured was most likely created by nt roots.
Humus was the dposed organic matter of nts.
However, considering the sheer size of the soil-to-rock formation, the roots of the nt life had to be equally enormous, and there was no suchrge nt in Vaan''s knowledge.
Even the roots of the world tree that used to exist in the Verdant Wood Kingdom would have paled inparison by at least a hundredfold.
If a nt with such enormous roots existed in Pangea, it would be easily seen from anywhere on the continent.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
After all, such a colossal nt life would have beenparable to the fabled Tree of Origin that was said to pierce into the heavens. Such an enormous tree had only ever been recorded in stories and never seen or proven to exist at least, not in Pangea.
There wasn''t a single existing nt in Pangea that could evene close to such size with its roots.
''The remnants of colossal nt... The Purpleme Territory was said to be a once flourishing green filled with incredible magical nts before cmity descended on itsnd. Could this ce be part of the Purpleme Territory?'' Vaan wondered.
Although it was too early to draw a conclusion with a single discovery, he was already leaning toward the Purpleme Territory.
After all, the Darksea Abyss Territory was a toxic water like Pangea. It was hard to imagine any nt life thriving to unimaginable sizes in such a harsh environment, even if they most likely existed in that vast unknown sea.
Furthermore, Vaan learned that the magical nts that used to grow in the Purpleme Territory even attracted the Skymagia Star Kingdom.
If the Purpleme Territory possessed such pure mana within its soil, it would be easy to understand why its magical nts could grow so well.
''Purpleme Territory, huh? I hope this subterranean region is part of the Purpleme Territory,'' Vaan desired.
Considering he intended to be the Great Devil of the Darksea Abyss Territory, all its resources practically already belonged to him.
On the other hand, the Purpleme Territory was still ownerless.
Thus, if the subterranean region was connected to the Purpleme Territory, he could continue to enjoy its valuable resources without the other Great Devils'' knowledge.
Why wouldn''t he want to enjoy the resources of two territories withoutpetition?
''I should end the investigation here,'' Vaan suddenly decided.
If the subterranean region were truly connected to the Purpleme Territory, nothing good woulde from getting too close to the surface.
After all, it was still a ce that even the Great Devils considered dangerous.
It would be disastrous if he attracted the fiery evil spirits or the Eternal Purpleme to the underground space. It would be even worse if it allowed the Great Devils to learn about the pure mana in the deep subterranean region.
''Although it is good to know where the underground space is located, I don''t absolutely have to know, especially if the risks outweigh the benefits,'' Vaan mused.
It was an eventful break, but he should return to the others.
Sna was still looking forward to their dual cultivation, so he shouldn''t keep her waiting. Otherwise, she would miss her chance once he met Hecate.
On that note, he was quite curious about what she had to give him.
...
Meanwhile, Ninth Dream fled without a clear direction in mind but somehow found herself in front of Fourth Dream and Seventh Dream. Perhaps she subconsciously wanted to share the grave news with her sisters.
Nevertheless, Ninth Dream quickly noticed Fourth Dream was giving her a weird look.
Moreover, she was familiar with that look since she had seen it on Seventh Dream before when she told her about masturbation.
As such, it only took a moment for Ninth Dream to realize that Fourth Dream must have also learned about masturbation.
Furthermore, Fourth Dream must have also watched a live demonstration of it.
Ninth Dream couldn''t help but direct a ming look at Seven Dream, who quickly averted her gaze after realizing she had been found out.
However, before Ninth Dream couldin, Fourth Dream criticized her with a frown, "Why are you back already, Ninth Sister? Your shift shouldn''t have ended yet."
"I don''t want to be on duty right now. Please take over my shift, Fourth Sister! I will make up for it next!" Ninth Dream pleaded.
Her face quickly reddened as Vaan''s mischievous smile shed across her mind.
Fourth Dream suddenly had a sense of déjà vu as she recalled such a situation. It was also precisely because they had been over it before that she felt displeased with Ninth Dream.
How could Ninth Dream still know any shame and embarrassment when she could prune her flower garden while spying on other people''s private affairs?
"You can''t be wilful forever, Ninth Sister. Go back andplete your shift now," Fourth Dream instructed with a deep frown, adding, "I can''t believe you left Sir Vaan on his own without any of us around."
"I don''t care. I''m not going back today. Someone, please take over just for today!" Ninth Dream stubbornly requested, adding, "I''m not feeling well right now."
"Stop being a child! Why are you being like this? Do I have to force you to go back?" Fourth
Dream scolded, feeling a little mad with her behavior.
"Hmph, you can try, Fourth Sister," Ninth Dream pouted, feeling slightly angry too.
She didn''t understand why Fourth Dream was suddenly acting so strict.
If Fourth Dream was unwilling to take over her shift, so be it. After all, even if Fourth Dream didn''t want it, Seventh Dream definitely did.
Nevertheless, Fourth Dream suddenly didn''t know what to say when Ninth Dream challenged
her.
She remembered that her cultivation was one stage lower than hers. As such, she wouldn''t be able to beat her.
If she didn''t quickly increase her cultivation, wouldn''t she be bullied by her younger sisters in the future? Where would her dignity as the fourth elder sister be?
Suddenly, Fourth Dream didn''t find it so bad to take over Ninth Dream''s shift.
Although she was still mad since Sir Vaan''s whereabouts were currently unknown, she really should try this thing called masturbation and catch up on her cultivation.
"Never mind. I will look for Sir Vaan and guard him," Fourth Dream stated.
"There''s no need to trouble you, Fourth Sister," Seventh Dream shook her head and
volunteered, "I can do it."
"I insist, Seventh Sister," Fourth Dream firmly stated.
"Eh? Alright then, if you insist..." Seventh Dream timidly conceded after seeing her fierce yet
determined gaze.
Shortly after, Seventh Dream and Ninth Dream watched Fourth Dream depart in search of
Vaan.
"Hmph, smelly Fourth Sister," Ninth Dream snorted with a resentful look, muttering, "I was going to share the grave news with you. But since you are so mean and scolded me, you can
suffer with us."
"Huh? What grave news are you talking about, Ninth Sister?" Seventh Dream quickly inquired
with astonishment.
Ninth Dream nced left and right, confirming Fourth Dream was gone before she whispered
into Seventh Dream''s ears.
The moment Seventh Dream heard the so-called grave news, her whole body instantly froze
in disbelief.
However, her expression soon twisted into shock and outrage.
"What did you just say?! Sir Vaan can really-Mmf!!"
"Shh! Don''t let Fourth Sister hear you!"