Chapter 424: 424: Conquest in Three Steps

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Chapter 424: Chapter 424: Conquest in Three Steps Li Feiyang lifted his gaze, “Two major habits?” “Yes!” Lin Xiaosu replied, “Its first major habit is its love for water and dampness. Beneath the One Line Gorge in the Desolate Ridge, a place where underground streams converge.” Li Feiyang’s eyes glimmered, “This is recorded in the ‘Exotic Physical Records’ and ‘Bridge Realm Mountains and Rivers’!” ‘Exotic Physical Records’ documents the characteristics of various creatures, including the Mad Spider. ‘Bridge Realm Mountains and Rivers’ records the topography of the lands inhabited by various clans. Both books were part of his collection, which Lin Xiaosu had read. The comprehensive knowledge within allowed the formation of the Mad Spider’s habitat outline. “Indeed!” Lin Xiaosu said, “The second trait of the Mad Spider is its frenzy! Once it goes berserk, it can’t distinguish between friend and foe. Such a murderous weapon shouldn’t be too close to clan members. In the Desolate Ridge, almost every mountain is a key area for the clan, except for the One Line Gorge, which has no structures. Clearly, it’s the ideal dwelling for the Mad Spider.” Li Feiyang was shocked, “You even know the structures of the Arid Clan’s peaks. Where did you learn this from?” “From the pile of data Brother Feiyang sent me. Among them is a book titled ‘Map of Various Clans’!” Li Feiyang took a step and reached the bookshelf. He pulled it open and found a book. It was primarily an atlas, with meticulously drawn bird’s-eye views that clearly depicted the Arid Clan’s peaks. Indeed, as Lin said, each peak had numerous buildings, except for One Line Gorge, which had none! Even he, the owner of this book, hadn’t noticed this. Lin Xiaosu, after just a glance, did notice it. What an astonishing perception! Is it merely perception? Jiao’er placed her hand on the lady’s jade-like arm, using the Li Clan’s unique vibration technique to form a sentence: “Miss, he’s genuinely considerate towards you. Though he hasn’t called you ‘wife,’ he truly regards you as one. Otherwise, why would he be so attentive?” With these words, Li Xueyi’s heart blossomed with joy... Warm words can infinitely sweeten one’s heart. However, silent care and genuine attentiveness better reflect his affection. The maid was truly eloquent. Her skill should be put to good use, perhaps to finally bridge the gap between them, to break through that thin layer of paper... “Brother, I see hope!” Li Feiyang took a deep breath, “I’ll discuss it with father!” “No need to discuss!” A voice chimed in. With that voice, a towering figure akin to an ancient Demon God took a step across the Magma Lake, the next step over a small lake, appearing in the Red Pavilion. It was none other than the Clan Leader, Li Qianqiu. “Father!” Li Feiyang rose from his seat. “Greetings, Father!” Li Xueyi stood up. “Clan Leader!” Lin Xiaosu also stood. Li Qianqiu’s eyes shone brightly, “I heard everything, worthy son-in-law. Your plan for a surprise attack on One Line Gorge: you as the bait, me as the blade, a single strike to vanquish the Mad Spider, this method is feasible!” Worthy son-in-law... Lin Xiaosu felt a bit sour. It seems the ‘husband’ title brought by Li Xueyi’s voice left an ever-increasing impact. The whole clan leader was even misled. And now he called me ‘worthy son-in-law’! Is this like having your name nailed to it? For your daughter, honestly speaking, I’ve hugged her once and it did feel quite wonderful, but the fact remains, between us and the Earth Clan, we’re ultimately foes. Currently being accepted by the Li Clan is based on a misconception, that everyone thinks I’m a Li Tian Clan member. If I lose my mind for a moment due to lust and play some trick underground, exposing my Human Clan identity, it’s literally courting death. However, matters have their priorities. Lin Xiaosu said, “If the Clan Leader believes this plan is feasible, then we can draft a comprehensive strategy for the full-scale eradication of the Arid Clan.” Li Qianqiu furrowed his brows deeply, “Full-scale eradication?” “Yes!” “This...” Even the indomitable Li Qianqiu was at a loss for words. “Brother!” Li Feiyang spoke up, “At this stage, we can only aim to slay as many Mad Spiders as possible. A full-scale war against the Arid Clan isn’t achievable overnight.” “Indeed, husb...” Li Xueyi almost slipped in another ‘husband’ and switched mid-sentence, “The Arid Clan and our Li Clan are evenly matched. For a full-scale war, careful preparation is essential. We can’t be too casual.” Lin Xiaosu responded, “War is about strategy. With proper tactics, the weaker can defeat the strong. Besides, the two clans are already evenly matched.” Li Feiyang’s eyes lit up again, “Brother, please elaborate on these tactics...” Lin Xiaosu explained, “I devised a set of tactics: first, strike unexpectedly; second, hit and counter; third, dominate the weak with strength!” Li Qianqiu sat down, “Worthy son-in-law, explain in detail...” Lin Xiaosu, adhering to the principle of staying on track, didn’t correct the appellation and began laying out the tactics... After the explanation, the four in the pavilion had sparkling eyes... Half a period later, Li Qianqiu stood slowly, “Feiyang, what do you think?” Li Feiyang replied, “Father, I have just one word! Go!” “Good! Prepare immediately, set off in three periods!” Li Qianqiu stepped away into the void. Li Feiyang exited the pavilion... The whole Li Clan was completely stirred... The father and brother both left. In the pavilion, only Lin Xiaosu, Li Xueyi, and Jiao’er remained. Jiao’er was on the verge of speaking, ready to carry out the lady’s special directive. However, Lin Xiaosu picked up the flute. Picking up the flute signified one thing: sharpening the spear at the last moment. Li Xueyi promptly pulled Jiao’er, temporarily halting the plan. Lin Xiaosu followed the already partially cleared subsonic Great Dao, perfecting the Subsonic Technique. One period, two periods, two and a half periods... He was just a novice in Subsonic Technique. Even with exceptional understanding of the Human Tao Orchid Heart, he couldn’t surpass the Long Ear Clan’s bloodline abilities in two and a half periods. However, there was a difference between him and the Long Ear Clan members. Long Ear Clan members wielded Sound Technique, Miao Yin Heavenly King wielded Sound Dao, both based on genetic inheritance. Whereas he based it on True Qi. True Qi excels at concentration, True Qi follows his will. Thus, though his Subsonic Technique might still be rough, and perhaps not as destructive as Miao Yin Heavenly King or the Long Ear Clan’s, the Subsonic Technique performed with True Qi had stronger penetration, stronger cohesion, and covered a wider range. If used for killing, his subsonic destructive power was indeed limited. However, the true purpose of the Subsonic Technique this time wasn’t to kill, but to stimulate. Stimulate what? The Mad Spider! The Mad Spider is a very peculiar creature. It resembles an underground tank with extremely precise construction. Its body is invincible, impervious to swords and spears, highly sensitive, able to locate targets with a single tendril. What does this signify? It indicates that inside it, there is an extremely precise locator. The most fragile part of a precisely constructed instrument is its most precise part. The Mad Spider is no different. Its “locator” is most vulnerable to invisible interference, especially subsonic. Subsonic interference causes the locator to go haywire. If it were a highly intelligent creature, it wouldn’t be a big deal; it could just lie underground without surfacing, remaining largely unaffected. However, it is a Mad Spider. Its nature is inherently wild. When it encounters anything that interferes with its feeding, its first reaction is to break through the ground and eliminate the source of interference. This kind of biological habit gives enemies an opportunity to exploit. When facing a Mad Spider, the Long Eared Clan’s mature method is to provoke it into a frenzy, lure it to the surface, and then have experts encircle and attack it. This tactic has repeatedly proven effective, hence they are recognized as the bane of Mad Spiders. The first step of Lin Xiaosu’s plan is also this. However, it’s even wilder than the Long Eared Clan’s method... Three hours passed. With a tremendous rumble, the volcano at the summit of Li Shen Mountain erupted. Amidst the endless lava, a gigantic bird soared into the sky. This bird is named Xianning. Xianning, with a dragon’s body and an eagle’s head, scales like feathered armor, inhabits volcanic lava, feeds on fire beasts when hungry, and drinks exotic beast blood when thirsty, ferocious yet awe-inspiring. Its appearance is incredibly striking. As it passed through the void, a small lake outside Qing Wan evaporated a layer out of thin air. Amidst the swirling mist, two figures emerged on Xianning’s back. They were none other than Clan Leader Li Qianqiu and Li Feiyang. “My husband, go!” Li Xueyi pulled Lin Xiaosu, and the two of them soared into the sky. In an instant, they stepped onto Xianning’s back. The moment he stepped onto its back, Lin Xiaosu felt as if he had stepped onto the top of a melting furnace. But with his True Qi circulating throughout his body, his expression remained unchanged. Li Qianqiu nodded slightly, his eyes full of admiration. This Xianning beneath his feet was the King of Xianning. Even among the Heavenly Pride of the Li Clan, few could stand on its back without changing their expression. This son-in-law can! Hmm, truly impressive! No wonder his own daughter, who sets her sights high and gives no heed to valiant heroes of the world, was so deeply taken with him in such a short time. He is worthy! Deserves her! Xianning tilted in the sky, flying down from Li Shen Mountain, swooping straight towards Qingjiang below. The river water steamed into ascending vapor. The river surface immediately shrouded in dense fog. The next moment, Xianning flapped its wings, sweeping over the high peaks ahead, and the Black Wood Forest on the peaks burst into towering flames with a roar. It was like a beacon of fire reaching the heavens, illuminating the Li Clan’s special expedition. Sweeping over hundreds of miles of Li Clan territory, it lit up nine mountain peaks. Just ahead was One Line Gorge. Lin Xiaosu raised his hand, jade flute in hand! Xianning’s form descended, flying low over the ground! In complete silence, the bizarre and unparalleled Subsonic Technique covered this gorge... With a boom, the earth shattered. Three Mad Spiders burst forth from the ground, their gigantic claws striking towards Xianning. On Xianning’s back, Clan Leader Li Qianqiu stomped down with his foot! As he stomped, he was of normal size, but mid-stomp, it suddenly became like a sky-piercing pillar. His entire body transformed out of thin air to a height of ten zhang. The ten-zhang Demon God stomped down, boom! A Mad Spider was turned into a mist of blood... The underground tank, impervious to swords and spears, couldn’t withstand the might of his stomp. The next instant, Li Qianqiu raised both hands, unleashed two punches, and the other two Mad Spiders exploded into mist... Lin Xiaosu’s heart raced wildly. He had finally truly witnessed the might of the Earth Core Strange Race. This power of the Fourth Realm truly matched the Kun Cang Enlightenment Realm. The Kun Cang Enlightenment Realm is characterized by its Dharma Body, easily spanning hundreds or even thousands of zhang. With a single palm strike, it can destroy mountains and cities. However, the underground Fourth Realm can only expand to ten zhang. But that’s not how the account is settled. The Kun Cang Enlightenment Realm involves True Qi overflowing, True Qi forming shapes, which is illusory. While the underground Fourth Realm, the physical body expands directly, which is real. Though in size it is smaller by ten or a hundred times, the terrifying combat power, is even stronger than the Enlightenment Realm by a margin. How can the physical body actually expand? Where does the energy source come from? This, Lin Xiaosu couldn’t figure out no matter how much he thought... He doesn’t need to understand, just needs to play the flute. Just keep blowing the Subsonic Technique, while Xianning, controlled by Li Feiyang, flies low over the ground. Ensuring the widest coverage. The Mad Spiders burst from the ground, one after another...

Chapter 424: 424: Conquest in Three Steps

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