Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8428: Divine armament (1)

A resounding explosion echoed as the final first-generation puppet detonated itself, yet the second-generation puppet emerged completely unharmed. It bore no damage whatsoever and retained its pristine condition from the moment it was first revealed. Witnessing this, Thousand Blade and the rest felt a surge of delight.

Thousand Blade let out a booming laugh. "Excellent, truly excellent. These second-generation puppets can certainly be manufactured. Let's head back and discuss it further." With those words, Dao Qianzhan soared away from the blood sea, trailed closely by the others. The group swiftly made their way back to the island and stepped into Dao Qianzhan's study.

Once inside the study, Thousand Blade invited Zhao Hai to take a seat and grinned, "Zhao Hai, share your thoughts—what are your plans? Don't claim you have none. I know you wouldn't move without spotting the rabbit first. Without a solid strategy, you wouldn't have revealed the second-generation puppet."

Zhao Hai couldn't suppress a smile at Thousand Blade's remarks. "Indeed, Sect Head. I do possess some notions. I believe we ought to explore the Divine Secrets Sect's secret realm. In ancient times, the Divine Secrets Sect was renowned for its puppet mechanisms. I suggest we venture there to uncover valuable items. Such discoveries would greatly aid us."

Dao Qianzhan paused briefly, his brow furrowing as he responded, "Elaborate on that." Thousand Blade held no opposition to Zhao Hai investigating the Divine Secrets Sect's secret realm. Still, it remained a secret realm, one owned by the Divine Secrets Sect no less, potentially riddled with perils. Should misfortune befall Zhao Hai within, the consequences would be dire.

Zhao Hai spoke gravely, "The Divine Secrets Sect gained fame through its puppeteering arts. Those techniques inflicted severe defeats on cultivators in the Cloud Sea Realm. Disciples of the Divine Secrets Sect could direct numerous puppets. Undoubtedly, the quantity they controlled surpassed our own. Yet how did they achieve this?" "I see just two likely explanations. First, they possess a method to enhance their mental strength, enabling command over several puppets. Second, their puppets boast some autonomous fighting capability. Upon receiving commands, the puppets engage independently. This mirrors our current approach of embedding a dark spirit into the puppets for refinement. Though theirs lack the dark spirit's intelligence."

Pausing there, Zhao Hai pressed on, "Whichever approach it is, acquiring it would immensely bolster our sect. I have yet another notion regarding the Divine Secrets Sect's mechanism arts. They form a profoundly enigmatic system, though their might may not match others. I'd like to attempt obtaining this art. If successful, it would be ideal. Securing these assets from the Divine Secrets Sect would provide tremendous support to us. Moreover, once I've obtained gains from the Divine Secrets Sect, I intend to restore the Senluo Temple. In those days, the Senluo Temple served as a formidable weapon for us Blood Sea Realm cultivators."

Zhao Hai's statements left Thousand Blade and the others momentarily speechless, their gazes igniting with interest. They were all familiar with the Divine Secrets Palace of the Divine Secrets Sect. Unlike the Senluo Palace, it offered myriad functions. Legends spoke of it housing endless mechanisms and puppets, capable even of altering forms. It stood as a mighty battle fortress of unparalleled fighting prowess.

The Divine Secrets Palace had earned widespread renown across the Blood Sea Realm. It was whispered that when the Cloud Sea Realm sought to eradicate the Divine Secrets Sect, they assembled vast armies and barely succeeded in its downfall. The Cloud Sea Realm's sects suffered immense casualties, among them numerous island lord-level experts and higher.

After some contemplation, Dao Qianzhan nodded and declared, "Very well, that's the plan. We'll examine the Divine Secrets Sect's secret realm first. We've longed to inspect it, though uncertainties about restrictions linger. Here's what we'll do: In a few days, I'll have Ha Jing join you. How many companions do you wish to take?"

Zhao Hai shook his head. "No need, Sect Leader. It appears only those below the Refined Arts Realm may enter the Divine Secrets Sect's secret realm—others cannot. I'll proceed alone. With the bronze statue in tow, I should face no issues. Rest easy, Sect Leader."

Dao Qianzhan gave a firm nod and intoned deeply, "Fine, go solo then. Stay vigilant. Ha Jing, you'll accompany him regardless. Even if entry is barred to you, stand watch outside. Should Little Hai encounter trouble within, breach the secret realm by force if necessary to rescue him."

Ha Jing acknowledged the order. Hearing Dao Qianzhan's directive, Zhao Hai felt a wave of emotion. He understood a secret realm's vital role to any sect. Unlike the sunken island that once housed the Spiritual Array Sect's headquarters, a secret realm formed an independent subspace—a self-contained world. For a sect, it could serve as a crucial fallback haven. Its destruction would spell profound loss.

Yet Dao Qianzhan instructed Ha Jing to shatter the secret realm if needed to save him—this stemmed purely from care for Zhao Hai. How could he remain unmoved? Drawing a steady breath, he met Dao Qianzhan's eyes and affirmed solemnly, "My gratitude, Sect Master. Fear not—I will return unharmed."

Dao Qianzhan nodded once more. "You must survive and return. The formations you established along the western defense line prove masterful. I intend for you to refine every formation across our sect's islands. Thus, come back alive, understood?"

"Yes, Sect Master—worry not," Zhao Hai responded resolutely. Dao Qianzhan nodded again and gestured dismissal. Zhao Hai offered a respectful bow before departing the study. He then utilized the teleportation array to reach Blood Gale Island. Preparations awaited before heading to the secret land.

Five days passed, and Ha Jing arrived at Blood Gale Island. Spotting him, Zhao Hai promptly ushered him inside and poured spirit wine with a grin. "Grandmaster, I didn't anticipate you'd seek me out so soon. Relax—I've readied everything. We may depart whenever you're set."

Ha Jing savored a mouthful of the spirit wine and chuckled. "No concerns here. Your Blood Gale Island has stayed peaceful lately. It strikes me that the bloodsucker team's members are advancing swiftly. A few seem on the verge of attaining island lord status, correct?" With his formidable power, Ha Jing had scanned the island via divine sense, readily detecting those bloodsucker team members nearing the breakthrough to island lord.

  Zhao Hai beamed. "Precisely. They've hit island lord level, though they require further preparation. I've designated spots for them to commence. Upon reaching island lord, they can venture out to forge their own islands."

Ha Jing eyed Zhao Hai curiously. "Why so? Are you truly content with that?" They hold deep trust in you. Allowing them to establish outer islands equates to their departure from the bloodsucker team—hardly advantageous for you." Ha Jing spoke out of genuine worry for Zhao Hai. Having several island lord experts at his side would vastly aid his current growth. No fears of internal rivalries either. For one, their loyalty to Zhao Hai ran strong. Besides, with Ha Jing, Du Wansha, and Dao Qianzhan as his backers, few in the entire Bloody Massacre Sect would dare challenge him.

Zhao Hai smiled faintly. "No point in coercion. Let them choose freely. If they opt for outer islands, I'll back them fully. This fosters strong ties. In time, when I ascend to island lord, they'll stand as my allies. Retaining them by force yields no true gain."

Ha Jing burst into laughter at Zhao Hai's response. "Impressive lad, such broad-mindedness. Your cultivation of heart and mind shines through. Enough—tend to your affairs as you see fit. Gather your things; we're off. I'm eager to behold the Divine Secrets Sect's secret realm."

"No preparations required, Grandmaster. We can leave at once," Zhao Hai said cheerfully. Rising, he led the way as Ha Jing nodded and followed. En route, Ha Jing remarked to Zhao Hai, "I notice many materials for the second-generation puppets come from refuse. Does that truly work?"

Zhao Hai grinned and explained, "Yes, both first- and second-generation puppets rely on reforged garbage. Yet the second-generation's refuse differs slightly. During reforging, I introduced a catalyst, employed fiercer refining flames at elevated temperatures for extended durations. Tests on these fresh metals confirm their utility, despite varied properties. Thus, elements like the second-generation puppet's inner armor, parts of the cloak, shield, and saber derive from this novel metal, while bone armor and main plating use premium stuff. This balances material use without weakening combat effectiveness."

Ha Jing nodded approvingly. "In this field, I defer to your expertise. Our Blood Slaughter Sect thrives these days, having weathered the prior crisis intact. Still, sharing the puppet arts with other sects means they're pouring efforts into production. Come a major conflict, those puppets will lead the charge."

Zhao Hai smiled. "If they pursue that path, it's to our benefit. Not every sect resembles the Divine Secrets Sect. Overemphasizing puppets risks stunting disciple cultivation. Over time, drawbacks outweigh gains. Plus, their puppet production costs far exceed ours. In a war of attrition, we hold the edge."