Chapter 3166: SincerityEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Wu Yi’s gaze swept across every corner of the grotto.

Was the temperature stable because of the dense vines covering the walls and ceiling?

But...

Wu Yi looked up into the distance, at cart after cart being transported inward with raw Core Flame Vein ore, feeling almost frantic.

How had the vampires managed this?

So much Core Flame Ore—how had the vampires been able to continuously collect it on such a large scale?

She knew that collecting Core Flame Ore was extremely difficult. The mining environment was harsh, special tools were required, and those tools were highly prone to damage.

Even relying on the spawns’ advanced technology could not achieve large-scale collection.

When the spawns had controlled this place before, the daily yield had always been limited. For thousands of years, mining efficiency had not improved.

Could the vampires have special mining techniques?

"How is it?"

Fang Heng, reasonably satisfied with the current collection efficiency, rubbed his neck and said, "I asked the experts. The natural generation of the Core Flame Vein is slow, though the reserves are considerable. Are you satisfied with this mining efficiency?"

Wu Yi took a deep breath.

Before coming to the Land of Ice Soul, she had never imagined the vampires could accomplish this.

"Fang Heng, how do you want to cooperate?"

"As you can see, I need time," Fang Heng said calmly. "The more time you secure for me, the more Core Flame Veins we can plunder. The more ore you can receive. If time allows, it’s not impossible to mine all the ore from the Ice Soul world."

Mine it all?

Thinking carefully, if it really went as Fang Heng suggested, the Evil Clan would truly control the source of Core Flame Ore, securing greater benefits in their cooperation with the spawns.

At the thought, excitement gradually appeared in Wu Yi’s eyes.

Unknowingly, she was tempted by Fang Heng’s proposal. Her heart began to race, and she too looked toward the vampires endlessly transporting Core Flame Ore from the depths, greed appearing in her eyes.

"Fine. I represent the Evil Clan. We agree and will try to secure you more time. But I need to bring back one crate of Core Flame Ore as proof to apply for cooperation from our upper ranks."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Fang Heng’s mouth. "Of course. Is one crate enough? I’ll give you ten. The vampires are sincere about cooperation."

"No need, one crate is enough. I couldn’t carry more anyway. But remember your promise. The Evil Clan is sincere in cooperation but never shows mercy to enemies."

Fang Heng raised his hand. A crate just filled with Core Flame Ore slowly levitated to them.

"Thank you!"

Wu Yi said, her body gradually fading in the air. A dark vortex appeared above her brow, and the surrounding space twisted around the vortex, absorbing both her and the crate into the void.

It was the Evil Clan’s special ability: spatial movement.

Fang Heng watched Wu Yi disappear and silently remained alert.

...

In the spawns’ prism attack array area, the Blue Lizard Clan retreated to their ship near the prism array, immediately entering the ship’s cultivation chamber to repair their damaged bodies.

The vampires’ strength far exceeded their expectations.

Especially Fang Heng’s final move, which had been terrifying, seemingly targeting the soul body. Such an attack was not only unseen but unheard of before.

Judging by this, the high-tier vampire martial artist had also suffered severe injuries under their domain attack.

The extreme ice domain attack targeted both body and spirit.

From this, they assumed that person would no longer appear on the battlefield.

At least the mission assigned by the spawns could now be completed.

Even so, the Blue Lizard Clan elder decided after much deliberation to lead the ship to retreat into external orbital space.

He would not gamble.

What if?

What if the vampires had some special ability and returned to attack?

They had already fought hard, losing six members, with nearly all the rest severely wounded. Another fight like that? Who could endure it?

Considering the importance of survival, the Blue Lizard Clan elder decisively chose to retreat with his clan aboard the ship.

Captain Grandville, observing snippets of the battle through reconnaissance drones, secretly breathed a sigh of relief at his previous decision.

Two hours later, the Blue Lizard Clan ships returned to the fleet.

Several members transitioned through a passage into the Shadow Clan’s main ship.

"Thank you for your effort."

Grandville stepped forward, bowing slightly, "Currently, the mechanical army has gained the advantage and is slowly eliminating the remaining resistant vampires."

"Vampires can use the wood for defense, but they cannot hold out long with defense alone."

Grandville said calmly, "Two hours ago, the spawns authorized the use of interstellar positioning strikes, focusing beams on the vampires’ defensive systems to destroy them."

The Blue Lizard elder nodded slightly and said, "Good, that is best."

Focused beam attacks would cause massive destruction to the world, especially since the vampires’ location was the mining area. The spawns had hesitated to use destructive methods to avoid damaging the Core Flame Ore.

Now, realizing the mechanical army could not quickly defeat the vampires, the spawns’ patience had also worn thin.

"Report. New information from the spawns has arrived."

Grandville nodded and said, "Okay, connect the communication."

A flickering dark light appeared on the remote screen.

The mental signal was converted into voice, reaching everyone in the main control room.

"Due to special circumstances, the assault on the vampires in the Land of Ice Soul is temporarily suspended. All fleets, hold position."

Snap!

After the transmission, the communication ended.

Huh?

Everyone in the control hall was stunned.

What was happening? Stopping without warning?

Grandville and the Blue Lizard elder exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in each other’s eyes.

"Ahem."

Amid the silence, Captain Grandville cleared his throat and said, "Perhaps the spawns have other arrangements."

Through the ship’s reconnaissance drone, they saw that the mechanical units surrounding the vampires’ headquarters had indeed halted their assault temporarily but had not retreated. More mechanical units were continuously reinforcing the battlefield through prism transitions.

The Blue Lizard elder frowned.

From his perspective, the injured vampire they had fought was the perfect opportunity for a final strike. Delaying now, what if that vampire recovered?

Facing the same battle again, the Blue Lizard Clan had no confidence.

They could only hope that the spawns truly had some plan, as Grandville suggested.

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