Chapter 514: Delegation of Authority (Patreon)

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Inside the cave mansion, Wang Hong had roasted several large fish and had just opened the seal on a bottle of Spirit Wine that had been aging for thousands of years.

Instantly, a rich fragrance filled the entire cave mansion. If it weren't for the Large Formation barriers, Wang Hong had no doubt that this aroma would have spread throughout the entire Qingxu Mountain range.

Wang Hong slowly inhaled the fragrance, reveling in it. He felt as if every pore on his body had opened up, and he was overcome with a lightness, a feeling akin to becoming ethereal.

After savoring the aroma for a while, he finally came back to his senses. He picked up the wine jug, and what was once a full bottle of Spirit Wine, after thousands of years of aging, now only had a quarter left.

He poured a small cup, and the color and texture of the Spirit Wine had changed significantly.

The liquid had transformed from its previous white hue to a pale, rich yellow.

As he gently sipped, it was like drinking nectar. Various flavors danced on his palate, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

"Such a delicacy exists in this world!" Wang Hong couldn't help but exclaim. By now, the sip of Spirit Wine he had consumed had already turned into pure Spiritual Energy, diffusing throughout his entire body.

This bottle of Spirit Wine, aged for thousands of years in the unique environment of the Space, contained more Spiritual Energy than a high-grade Spirit Stone. However, the Spiritual Energy in a Spirit Stone could only be absorbed slowly, while Spirit Wine could be directly ingested.

Furthermore, Spirit Wine was known for its quick absorption and refinement. At this moment, this immense surge of Spiritual Energy rapidly spread throughout his body.

Simultaneously, within this Spiritual Energy, there was a trace of a special power that was cleansing his Spiritual Power.

After the cleansing, his total Spiritual Power had actually decreased slightly, but it had become even more refined and pure.

"Not bad!" Wang Hong expressed his satisfaction after taking a sip of Spirit Wine. He then used chopsticks to pick up a large piece of fish and savored it. The fish was still delicious, but compared to this fine wine, it fell somewhat short.

For the next period of time, Wang Hong secluded himself in the cave mansion, enjoying the Spirit Wine daily while practicing. When the entire bottle of white crystal fruit Spirit Wine had been consumed, his cultivation level had finally stabilized.

Although this Spirit Wine was excellent, it could also intoxicate. During this period, he often found himself in a half-drunken state.

However, Immortal Cultivators, with their strong Divine Sense, were not easily intoxicated. It was just that the aftereffect of this Spirit Wine was quite potent.

After the wine had completely worn off, Wang Hong opened the isolation formation of the cave mansion. He had been in seclusion for a long time, and it was now a critical moment. He needed to understand the current situation outside and address some matters.

In the Heavenly Authority Peak's council hall, Sloppy Old Daoist had already returned, while some of the other subordinates were still stationed outside.

"Senior Brother Chu, how did your mission to relocate the Spirit Veins go?" Wang Hong inquired.

"This time, I only managed to relocate ten medium-sized Spirit Veins, and I didn't touch the spiritual lands with spirit ore," Sloppy Old Daoist replied. Among the lands they had taken over, there were several veins, including one medium-sized Spirit Stone vein.

Wang Hong now controlled two Spirit Stone veins. Besides this medium-sized vein, there was also a large Spirit Stone vein in the Qingxu Mountain range. Whether they were ordinary veins or Spirit Stone veins, they were nurtured by Spirit Qi over a long period and continuously produced new spirit ore as long as the Spirit Qi supply remained sufficient. These were known as active mines. If a Spirit Vein was relocated and lost its supply of Spirit Qi, these mines would become inactive and no longer produce new spirit ore.

Sloppy Old Daoist added with a touch of regret, "I could have relocated more, but our operation was interrupted by a group of Demonic Beasts on the way."

At this point, Wang Hong inquired about the movements of the Demon Clan. Sloppy Old Daoist reported, "The Purple Flame Scorpion King and its underlings from the east are now advancing towards us and have already seized five spiritual lands. My attempts to relocate Spirit Veins were thwarted multiple times by them. However, the Purple Flame Scorpion King itself has yet to appear, likely lurking in the shadows."

Xu Lun chimed in, "The Moli clan in the north has already gathered, and while we haven't determined their exact numbers, their aura indicates they are much stronger than the previous Qing Fox tribe. The Yaohou Clan in the south has remained passive, seemingly content to observe from the sidelines."

Wang Hong fell into deep thought. All three of these forces had their eyes on them. Despite having many Golden Core cultivators, they lacked Nascent Soul cultivators. Facing any of these forces in battle would come at a great cost.

Skinny Monkey then suggested, "East Master, since the entire Demon Clan under the Purple Flame Scorpion King is heading our way, why don't we repeat our tactics and organize a Golden Core team to infiltrate their territory and strike at their core?"

Zhang Chunfeng and Luo Zhongjie were leading their respective teams stationed outside, engaging the Demon Clan in combat, while Skinny Monkey remained in Azure Void City.

"That might not work this time. We've used that strategy repeatedly, and if the Demon Clan is not utterly foolish, they will likely be prepared by now. If we attempt it again and stumble into an ambush, it could end badly," Wang Hong vetoed the proposal. They had used this tactic against Demonic Beasts too many times already and needed to give it a rest. In battle, it was crucial not to let the enemy predict one's movements.

"In the upcoming period, I'll be in seclusion, so it's up to you to handle the Demon Clan situation. Luo Zhongjie and Zhang Chunfeng will lead their teams to deal with the northern and eastern Demon Clans, respectively. Hu Jian will command the Demon Subduing Army to defend Azure Void City. As for tactical command, the three of you have full authority. Xu Lun, you're responsible for logistics. You can freely manage the resources in the warehouse to ensure the frontlines are adequately supplied."

Wang Hong decided to delegate full authority to his subordinates. Otherwise, they would be too cautious and hesitant when facing the Demon Clan. The battle was constantly changing, and it was not something he could command from the rear.

The individuals he had brought with him had the potential to become great leaders. Their loyalty to him aside, they possessed qualities like leadership, temperament, intelligence, knowledge, and more.

Once he had made these arrangements, Wang Hong disbanded the meeting and prepared to resume his seclusion. As long as he could advance to the Nascent Soul stage, he would be much more capable of handling the upcoming battles.

At that moment, the Purple Flame Scorpion King, hidden in the Demon Clan's stronghold and awaiting the arrival of the Golden Core team, had no idea that it was about to be disappointed. The Human Clan group that had previously sent a Golden Core team to cause trouble in its territory had angered it greatly.

The Purple Flame Scorpion King had noticed a pattern with this Human Clan – they had a tendency to send Golden Core teams to attack their rear. So, this time, it deliberately sent its Demonic Beasts out while it remained hidden, waiting for the Human Clan team to arrive. It intended to ambush them and exact its revenge.

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