Fey Evolution Merchant Chapter 3117: Lin Yuan’s Destiny!

The emergence of a top-grade blessed land had already ignited fierce rivalries among various powers; the discovery of any further treasures would likely result in a bloodbath for everyone involved in the territory.

Ling Muzhuo had always been a man who prioritized caution over reckless bravery.

Observing Ling Muzhuo’s expression, Lin Yuan concluded that the man was completely in the dark regarding these developments.

Upon his return to Fortune Treasure Palace, Lin Yuan utilized the spirit qi crystals—those which the four Snake Lords had not yet consumed—to provide nourishment for the Spirit World Barrier Turtle.

The resonance of the top-grade blessed land was intensifying by the hour, dropping hints that it might open at any moment. This rapid progression caught the various Sects off guard, as none had anticipated such an early opening.

Simultaneously, within the Spirit Lock spatial zone, the Spirit World Barrier Turtle reached a critical threshold after consuming a massive quantity of spirit qi crystals. Its aura surged as it successfully broke through to the World Emperor/Divine Kingdom tier, an advancement that finally permitted Morbius to elevate its grade as well.

A violent transformation seized the Spirit Lock spatial zone. During the upheaval, everything stored within was ejected, including the Wind Speed Rapid Antelope.

Having rarely stepped foot in the outside world, the Wind Speed Rapid Antelope felt the significantly thinner spiritual energy and spoke with a hint of irritation, “Master, please let me return. Can I go back now? There are still so many spirit qi crystals waiting for my inspection! Besides, the production rate of the spirit qi crystals has accelerated tremendously.”

Living inside the Spirit Lock spatial zone for so long had made the Wind Speed Rapid Antelope quite pampered; it found the external environment utterly disagreeable.

Lin Yuan gave the Wind Speed Rapid Antelope’s head a gentle pat and explained, “It isn't that I'm keeping you out, but the Spirit Lock spatial zone is currently undergoing an evolution. You must wait for the process to conclude before re-entering. Once the transformation is finished, the concentration of Qi will be even denser than before, making it far more comfortable for you!”

Lin Yuan himself was filled with anticipation. Morbius had hinted that this specific evolution would bring about monumental changes, though the artifact spirit remained vague about the exact details.

The evolution did not drag on for long.

Two days later, Lin Yuan re-entered with the Wind Speed Rapid Antelope to reclaim all the items that had been expelled during the expansion.

The existing structures within the Spirit Lock spatial zone remained perfectly intact despite the massive increase in area. Lin Yuan noted a substantial rise in the Qi density. Furthermore, the once-small spirit pool had expanded into a vast, seemingly endless ocean. This allowed Blackie to swim with total freedom, regardless of how massive its body became after evolving into a main dragon.

As Lin Yuan explored, he found that the boundaries of the Spirit Lock spatial zone were now beyond his sight. He also discovered numerous stone pillars scattered throughout the space. Though they appeared to be mere ornaments currently, Lin Yuan could feel a terrifying, dormant energy locked within them.

He was temporarily stumped regarding the true purpose of these pillars.

The moment the Wind Speed Rapid Antelope stepped back inside, it immediately began weaving wind-elemental energy into chains to reorganize the scattered resources. Before long, it gathered the newly formed spirit qi crystals and presented them to Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan inspected the crystals with visible joy. The spirit qi crystals generated by the Spirit Lock spatial zone had officially reached the Grade 6 Creator level, marking a significant milestone for him.

Possessing Grade 6 Creator resources meant Lin Yuan could bolster the power of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, while also fulfilling the pledges he had made to various Grade 5 Creators.

With the Spirit Lock spatial zone now consistently yielding Grade 6 crystals, Lin Yuan decided that Grade 5 resources would henceforth be treated merely as common currency. It was far more efficient to use Grade 6 Creator resources to nurture his feys and loyal followers.

Lin Yuan gave an order, “Wind Speed Rapid Antelope, sort the older, lower-grade Creator resources and keep them separate from these high-grade ones.”

The Wind Speed Rapid Antelope nodded obediently and set to work following Lin Yuan's instructions.

Lin Yuan then provided the Grade 6 Creator resources to Autumn, who served as his protector.

Previously, Lin Yuan hadn't pressed Autumn about his recovery since he lacked the means to assist. But now that he had a steady supply of Grade 6 resources, he inquired about the Elder's condition.

“Autumn, you mentioned before that your power isn't fully restored. How many of these Grade 6 Creator resources will it take to fix your injuries?”

Lin Yuan passed the spirit qi crystals over to him.

Sensing the purity of the crystals, Autumn was internally stunned. He thought to himself, In this lifetime, the Young Master’s growth far exceeds his previous incarnation. He can already produce Grade 6 Creator materials!

Autumn responded with gravity, “Young Master, Grade 6 Creator resources are incredibly rare. Once we use them to jumpstart our internal systems, we can continue to recover even if the supply stops. These dozens of crystals are enough to bring me back to 70% of my peak power. This gives me much more confidence in ensuring your safety!”

Lin Yuan noted that the requirements for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter were actually lower than he had braced for.

He asked further, “If I keep providing these Grade 6 resources, can your cultivation continue to grow once your wounds are healed?”

Winter interjected with total confidence, “Young Master, Grade 6 Creator resources are our primary source of fuel. At our level, Grade 5 resources do very little for our progress. If you can maintain a supply of Grade 6 materials, all four of us will be able to advance our strength further.”

Lin Yuan grinned. “Excellent. That means your group will see a rapid rise in power very soon. Later, make sure to discreetly deliver a portion of these Grade 6 crystals to Spring and Winter so they can begin their breakthroughs as well!”

A sense of relief washed over Lin Yuan. With his protectors growing stronger, he felt much more prepared to seize the top-grade blessed land and the mysterious ruins.

The concept of a ruin so powerful it required a top-grade blessed land to keep it suppressed fascinated him. Lin Yuan was certain that these ruins held something extraordinary.

While the friction between the Abyssal Beast Domain and the Faerie Institution had cooled, a new, violent clash had erupted between the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley and the Abyssal Beast Domain. The situation had become so dire that Long Jie was forced to plead with Lin Yuan for assistance.

Lin Yuan felt a wave of indifference. He had never intended to act as a shield for the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley. Since they chose to enter the fray for the blessed land, they had to accept the risks.

His true goal was to manipulate the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley, not save them.

Reading Long Jie’s frantic plea on the Thoughts Letter Paper, Lin Yuan’s response was cold.

[Lin Yuan]: The Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley has not pledged loyalty to me; only you have. I will protect you personally if you are in danger, but the fate of your Sect does not concern me. Use this chance to spy on the Abyssal Beast Domain. Is it possible they are led by more than just the Nightmare Beast leader?

Long Jie felt a pang of despair at Lin Yuan’s refusal to save his clan, yet he knew the logic was sound.

Lin Yuan owed the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley nothing. The fact that he was willing to save Long Jie's life was already an act of great benevolence. At the very least, Long Jie knew he would survive.

He quickly typed out a reply.

[Long Jie]: Lord, if only the Nightmare Beast leader was in charge, they wouldn't dare provoke our Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley so brazenly right now. My clan Elders believe this mission involves a secret far greater than just the blessed land. It must be true; otherwise, the clan wouldn't have deployed three Grand Elders.

[Long Jie]: It makes sense now. The Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley wouldn't commit three Grand Elders unless the stakes were extreme. However, the Abyssal Beast Domain is far better prepared than us. Most surprisingly, they have formed a powerful alliance with the Faerie Institution for unknown reasons. Without that alliance, we wouldn't be in such a desperate position.

Lin Yuan’s brow furrowed. The Abyssal Beast Domain had teamed up with the Faerie Institution?

Reports suggested they were previously at odds, so this sudden partnership caught him off guard. Such an alliance usually meant both sides had found a massive shared interest that outweighed their mutual hatred.

The combination of these two juggernauts meant Lin Yuan would face massive opposition in his quest for the blessed land.

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Yuan replied, “If the Faerie Institution and the Abyssal Beast Domain truly intend to wipe out your Sect, tell your managers this: if the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley allows me to take full command of this operation, I will save them from destruction.”

He then cut the connection with Long Jie.

Soon, Spring sent a report confirming that the Abyssal Beast Domain was preparing a full-scale assault on the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley.

Spring and her cohorts were already being moved into position for the strike.

The alliance Spring was currently embedded in was rife with bitterness, but they were powerless. Anyone who dared to resist the Abyssal Beast Domain’s orders was executed on the spot by their experts.

Spring informed him that the Abyssal Beast Domain had at least three other hidden leaders. These figures had only appeared recently, yet they had already cemented the deal with the Faerie Institution, suggesting this was a long-term, calculated plan.

An alliance between two such titans in the West Universe was a formidable obstacle. Such a bond, forged in profit, would be nearly impossible to break from the outside.

The Abyssal Beast Domain had deployed four leaders, while the Faerie Institution had sent a Faerie King in secret. The Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley was walking into a trap.

Eons ago, the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley had been the dominant force, but they had long since lost the power to check the Abyssal Beast Domain.

The Abyssal Beast Domain now outclassed them in every metric. The Dragon Valley had failed to secure new resources for ages, and their Ancestral Dragon’s greed had rotted the Sect’s very Foundation.

The Faerie Institution and the Abyssal Beast Domain were determined to erase the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley from existence. Because the bad blood ran so deep, there was no chance of a peaceful resolution.

Lin Yuan asked Spring if more groups were arriving at South Face City.

Spring confirmed that the city was being flooded by various factions, including several at the Overlord level.

While the Snow-Covered Foxes of the North Universe stayed away, the Great Sun Phoenix clan from the same region had dispatched at least three Phoenix Lords.

Fortunately, Autumn had already delivered the Grade 6 Creator resources to Spring. She was currently using that pure Qi to mend her own strength.

Spring, Autumn, and Winter had all managed to claw back approximately 70% of their peak power.

The timing of Morbius’ advancement was perfect. Without it, the situation would have been so perilous that even Autumn might have advised Lin Yuan to retreat.

Ever since his baptism in the Returning Saint Pool, Lin Yuan felt a strange connection to the threads of fate. He had a premonition that the ruins hidden behind the blessed land were meant for him. Regardless of the competition, he was determined to claim them.

This sense of destiny was just as strong as the pull he felt when he first approached the Returning Saint Pool.