Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 633: The Intention to Kill

"Fellow Daoist, your strength is truly formidable!"

The Old City Lord's demeanor became considerably more respectful.

Su Yuan waved his hand dismissively. "It was nothing."

With a beckoning gesture, a domain-type treasure manifested from the Nothingness, revealing its true form, and was promptly collected by Su Yuan into his possession.

He also took the opportunity to gather the other spoils from the two Scavengers.

The Old City Lord naturally had no objections. In reality, since Su Yuan was the one who had resolved the threat of both Scavengers, it was only right for him to claim the rewards.

The Old City Lord spoke, "Fellow Daoist, you saved my life. I don't have many valuable possessions on me, only a few Nothingness Spiritual Plants are of significant worth. I shall offer them as a token of my gratitude for your assistance."

With a wave of his hand, a total of six peculiar spiritual plants materialized out of thin air before the two of them.

"Oh?"

This was his first time seeing spiritual plants capable of surviving within the Nothingness. Those plant lifeforms that had cultivated intelligence and reached the Dominator realm didn't count. These six spiritual plants were clearly pure Nothingness Spiritual Plants. Their spawned plant offspring could likewise survive directly in the Nothingness, which was fundamentally different from those sentient plant lifeforms.

"Then I shall not stand on ceremony and humbly accept!"

Su Yuan very straightforwardly accepted the Old City Lord's gift.

He genuinely could research these Nothingness Spiritual Plants.

Out of curiosity, Su Yuan asked, "City Lord, have you ever tried placing these spiritual plants before the Scavengers? Would the Scavengers destroy them?"

This question made the Old City Lord pause. The line of thought was so novel and unexpected that it rendered the City Lord speechless for a moment.

After pondering for a bit, he shook his head. "I have not attempted that. Nothingness Spiritual Plants are extremely precious. I've only managed to accumulate these after many years of collecting. I've never even considered such a thing!"

Hearing this, Su Yuan nodded. "I understand! I'll give it a try later."

This proposal even sparked the Old City Lord's curiosity. "Why would Fellow Daoist think of such a question?"

Su Yuan shrugged. "I was wondering, the Scavengers have always wanted to eliminate Chaos Dominators. What is the reason behind it? City Lord Yan Feng, do you know?"

The Old City Lord hesitated briefly before saying, "Rumors say that the Scavengers were originally normal Chaos Dominators who underwent a transformation. After their minds fell from a normal state, they were influenced by some absolute existence within the Nothingness, and were thus reversed into becoming Scavengers."

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan exclaimed in surprise, "You mean to say this is man-made?"

The Old City Lord nodded, then shook his head. "It's very possible, but not certain. I've only heard this rumor. Legend speaks of a certain super existence whose cultivation of the Great Dao fell into some kind of predicament, causing him to stray onto a twisted path. The power fluctuations he emits became a source that causes Chaos Dominators to lose their normal rationality! Some high-ranking figures within the Alliance have conducted experiments. If a Chaos Dominator is slain by a Scavenger, after many Chaos years pass, he will reappear in the form of a Scavenger."

Su Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

"Might I ask how Fellow Daoist is addressed?" inquired the Old City Lord.

Su Yuan glanced at his Alliance Token. The value displayed on it, a full 90,000 Kalpa units, was exceptionally eye-catching.

Simultaneously, the token transmitted an invitation to the Second Frontline, inviting him to go there and participate in higher-level defensive work.

Although this invitation wasn't coercive, it already indicated that his situation was known to the Alliance.

Su Yuan said calmly, "My Daoist title is Seven Stars! I reside in Black Flame City. I hope the City Lord will look out for me in the future!"

The Old City Lord hadn't really expected Su Yuan to answer this question. However, to his surprise, Su Yuan actually did.

And the moment this Daoist title was uttered, he instantly thought of that Artifact Refining Master who had recently appeared in Black Flame City.

"So it's Master Seven Stars!" the Old City Lord exclaimed with a sigh.

Su Yuan nodded. "If the City Lord ever wishes to forge a Dominator Artifact in the future, you can come find me! Time is getting late, so I shall take my leave."

After saying this, Su Yuan stored away those Nothingness Spiritual Plants and vanished from the spot.

The Old City Lord's tense expression eased considerably as he observed the battle. Outside Black Flame City, the Scavenger forces were being overwhelmingly defeated.

He ascended to the mid-air, a supervisor of the conflict, with no immediate plan to join the fray.

After a decade of intense fighting, the city defense battle finally reached its conclusion. Every single invading Scavenger had been annihilated.

This victory established a secure perimeter around Black Flame City, significantly expanding the safe operational range for its inhabitants.

The ferocious battle had ceased.

Meanwhile, Su Yuan was engrossed in studying the peculiar Nothingness Spiritual Plants within the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop.

However, his concentration was interrupted by the arrival of Zhan Tian.

"Master!" Zhan Tian offered a respectful salute to Su Yuan.

Su Yuan subtly assessed Zhan Tian's cultivation level, his surprise evident. Zhan Tian had already reached the thirty-seventh tier, clearly benefiting greatly from the recent conflict.

"Zhan Tian, please have a seat," Su Yuan invited with a gentle smile.

Zhan Tian took a seat opposite Su Yuan and stated, "Master, I have come to bid you farewell."

"Oh?" Su Yuan's eyebrows arched in mild astonishment.

Zhan Tian elaborated, "With the Scavengers near Black Flame City completely eradicated, and their numbers significantly diminished even further out, they no longer offer substantial aid to my cultivation. I intend to proceed to the Second Frontline and engage in the battles there."

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan nodded in understanding.

"Indeed, this location has become too small for a divine dragon such as yourself."

A wry chuckle escaped Zhan Tian. "If I am but a divine dragon, then surely you are an Ancient True Dragon, Master. Your display of power previously left this disciple utterly in awe."

Zhan Tian had glimpsed the mysterious figure effortlessly dispatching two high-tier Scavengers. The scene sparked a sense of familiarity, prompting a bold speculation: could this formidable figure be Su Yuan?

The possibility certainly surprised him. He recalled Su Yuan had only recently ascended to Chaos Dominator. To witness him now possess strength surpassing forty tiers in the blink of an eye seemed more astonishing than his own journey of re-cultivation!

He could scarcely comprehend Su Yuan's cultivation method. Today's visit served a dual purpose: to bid farewell and to ascertain if Su Yuan was indeed the mysterious protector.

Su Yuan responded with a subtle smile. "I did not anticipate you would discern my secret!"

Su Yuan's admission hung in the air.

Zhan Tian let out a quiet sigh. "Master, you truly are a hidden master, never revealing your full strength."

"Heh, my combat ability is merely adequate. I depend on realm suppression rather than refined technique. You, Zhan Tian, are different. Your mastery of Chaos Daoist techniques is phenomenal, allowing you to amplify your fighting power substantially. Your path now leads to the Second Frontline, perhaps even the First. I only hope that as you grow in power, you will recall the assistance I have offered!"

Su Yuan spoke with a touch of wistful sentiment.

A slight twitch played at the corner of Zhan Tian's lips, a subtle inkling that something was amiss.

With a wave of his hand, Su Yuan caused a staggering amount of Chaos Jade, precisely 100,000 Kalpa units, to materialize before them.

"As you venture to the Second Frontline, accept these resources. Consider it a loan from your Master! This will undoubtedly aid your rapid growth there."

Su Yuan's demeanor remained utterly serene.

Gazing at the immense pile of Chaos Jade, Zhan Tian inhaled a deep breath of Nothingness energy.