Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 342: Chapter 162: The Place Where the Champion’s Spear is Broken_2

”Guess I’m lucky. Gulan Sanks is an Overlord Level Extraordinary Creature, the pinnacle of the ecological niche within a territory. When it died, other Extraordinary Creatures began to re-plan their territories and compete for their ecological positions,” Chu He said with a smile, ”Among them was a Sixth Sense Heavenly Meteor Qilin! When it was eagerly fighting other creatures, I simply backstabbed it!”

Speaking of which, space fluctuated by Chu He’s side as the massive and scarred corpse materialized next to him.

Even in death, its muscle lines were fluid and distinct, exhibiting the unparalleled elegance and power it had in life. Its scales shimmered like gemstones with a silver-white sheen, each one seemingly infused with a mysterious power. Those large deep red wings were even more striking, as if burning with fierce fire.

Its forehead was broad, surrounded by silver-white mane, adding to its noble appearance.

It was very similar to the mythical Qilin.

Even with its neck punctured and its body covered in claw marks and bite wounds, with one of its forelimbs twisted and broken, nothing could diminish its dignity and strength. Even after death, one could feel the pressure of its not yet completely dissipated Spiritual Energy, and Li Yelai felt a trembling fear in his heart just by approaching it. This was the overwhelming presence a higher life form exerted upon those of a lower level!

This was the Heavenly Meteor Qilin!

Moreover, this was an unexpected Sixth Sense Heavenly Meteor Qilin!

Standing two and a half meters at the shoulder, and four meters eight in body length!

Li Yelai looked at the Heavenly Meteor Qilin before him and couldn’t help but feel sentimental. Sixth Sense...

An Extraordinary Creature with Spiritual Power Strength reaching Captain Level, even in death, Li Yelai could feel the pressure.

Yet, such a formidable being was killed by Chu He and brought here for trading.

It was truly lamentable.

What made it more lamentable was that it was killed by Li Yelai, who had just achieved his Third Awakening...

”Good, very good! Since it’s a Sixth Sense Heavenly Meteor Qilin, according to our agreement, I will give you one hundred kilograms of Scarlet Tree Sap, along with three portions of Hunting Insect Material and two of War Worm Material!” Li Yelai replied, and simultaneously, the space next to him began to fluctuate as the materials he brought appeared beside him.

In the next second, the exchange of goods took place. The massive corpse of the Heavenly Meteor Qilin appeared next to Li Yelai, while the Scarlet Tree Sap and other Extraordinary Materials appeared next to Chu He.

The transaction was completed!

”Swift!” Chu He said with a laugh, ”If you have any other needs, you can call me through the ark at any time, I can respond much faster than you.”

”Indeed, you have some opinions on the speed of my responses. But coincidentally, I do have another target,” Li Yelai said with a smile, ”I want a Winter Summoning Beast, preferably a Sixth Sense one.”

”You just got the Heavenly Meteor Qilin, and now you want a Winter Summoning Beast?” Chu He frowned, ”Also, I must remind you that, although the Winter Summoning Beast is similar to the Heavenly Pegasus and has a pair of white wings, its speed, defense, and abilities are not suitable to be made into a Summoning Item! The discount is too great!”

Chu He was indeed reminding Li Yelai.

After all, even the most powerful Extraordinary Creatures suffered a significant reduction in strength when they became Summoning Items.

Originally, a Double Blade Knight of Fourth Awakening, when turned into a Summoning Item, became only Second Awakening strength.

Therefore, when choosing a Summoning Item, it is best to consider its abilities.

At least the Heavenly Meteor Qilin was physically strong with high defense. Becoming a Summoning Item wouldn’t weaken it too much.

Moreover, its ability to turn into a Meteor and fly swiftly through the skies meant that even with a discount in Spiritual Energy strength, it still could move quickly.

It was precisely because of these features that it could be used as a mount. And if used in combat, it would probably only have the combat power of Third or Fourth Awakening.

As for the Winter Summoning Beast... Its strength in life was naturally extremely high; it could even forcibly change the weather, bringing extreme low temperatures, and use various ice-based abilities.

But once turned into a Summoning Item, its Spiritual Power was greatly weakened, and it was neither fast nor strongly defensive, making its practical value not as high as the Heavenly Meteor Qilin’s.

The cost-performance ratio for making it a Summoning Item was just too low!

”I know, please don’t mind,” Li Yelai responded, ”I can trade with Scarlet Tree Sap; just name your price.”

Chu He nodded. He was merely giving a warning and would naturally not refuse such a trade. He needed the Scarlet Tree Sap very much!

So after a brief moment of thought, Chu He replied, ”At least one hundred and fifty kilograms of Scarlet Tree Sap, and bring me some common medicines and daily necessities... Can you manage that?”

”I can,” Li Yelai nodded in response. He did not haggle because this was within his expectations.

After all, the authorities had quite a bit of Scarlet Tree Sap; except for a portion sold to Processors, the rest could be used for trading.

And to trade with Chu He was certainly a good deal.

Chu He burst into laughter, ”Looks like you’re really after power now, damn, I should have asked for more.”

After securing the transaction, Chu He added, ”Old rules, I’ll come to you after hunting the Winter Summoning Beast. Make it quicker next time. But, the territory of the Winter Summoning Beast is far from me. I’m not sure when I might encounter it.”

”It’s alright, I’m not in a hurry,” Li Yelai nodded.

As the supplies by Chu He’s side disappeared, he told Li Yelai, ”Then, until next time.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he vanished within the hall, leaving the ark.

Li Yelai didn’t leave immediately but called out to the hall, ”Captain, please help me contact Black Umbrella!”

From deep within the ark, an authoritative voice echoed, ”Granted.”

Now that Li Yelai had obtained the corpse of the Heavenly Meteor Qilin, he would go directly to Black Umbrella to craft the Summoning Item.

Subsequently, Li Yelai stood beside a wall, examining the fourth picture scroll.

After about ten minutes, a figure emerged within the ark.

It was surprisingly Black Umbrella!

His strength seemed to have largely recovered now, his Spiritual Energy pressure growing stronger. Had he reached the Fifth Sense, or even restored to Sixth Sense strength?

Li Yelai pondered in his mind, while verbally expressing, ”It has been a while, Black Umbrella.”

Black Umbrella swept his glance across the hall, pausing when he saw the fourth picture and the corpse of the Heavenly Meteor Qilin, only then turning his gaze back to Li Yelai, ”It’s you, Copper Face... You’ve achieved the Four Awakenings?”

Black Umbrella seemed somewhat surprised and quickly followed with a question, ”What’s the status of Golden Armor?”

Li Yelai replied with a light smile, ”All under control...”

”Very good, then let me congratulate you in advance,” Black Umbrella responded with a smile. If the death of Golden Armor was certain, it was time to proceed with his plan of deception!

Then, he glanced at the Heavenly Meteor Qilin corpse beside Li Yelai and after a moment of silence, he said, ”Is this the Summoning Item you want to craft? Was it hunted by Chu He?”

”Yes, Black Umbrella. Please help me craft it into a Summoning Item,” Li Yelai said.

Black Umbrella stepped forward, caressing the Heavenly Meteor Qilin’s corpse and remarked with a sense of awe, ”An Extraordinary Creature of Sixth Sense strength... Chu He is indeed very powerful... You must have paid a hefty price, right?”

Li Yelai smiled without saying a word, choosing not to reveal anything.

Seeing this, Black Umbrella didn’t pry further but commented, ”You’ve really cornered me; you didn’t say it was a Sixth Sense Summoning Item before. Even for me, crafting such a thing will consume considerable materials... I’m at a loss with this transaction.”

”I can add to the transaction,” said Li Yelai.

”Enough, give me the bell. I will craft it for you as soon as possible, but since it’s an Extraordinary Creature of Sixth Sense strength, it will take a while to turn it to ashes. Give me seven days, come to the ark after seven days to complete the transaction.”

”I will prepare the materials for the trade and await your convenience,” Li Yelai nodded and handed over the Summoning Bell and the corpse of the Heavenly Meteor Qilin to Black Umbrella.

With the ark in place, there was no need to worry about Black Umbrella absconding with the materials.

And Black Umbrella would certainly not flee. After all, in his plans, everything associated with ’Copper Face’ would become his property!

Naturally, that included this Summoning Item!

Afterwards, Black Umbrella moved to stand alongside Li Yelai, also looking at the fourth painting.

”When did this appear?” Black Umbrella inquired.

”I too only saw it after entering the ark,” Li Yelai responded, ”Black Umbrella, do you know what this is?”

Li Yelai had merely asked casually, assuming the truth lay with the Book Holder.

But unexpectedly, after studying the painting for a long time, Black Umbrella spoke with a hint of solemnity, ”Of course...”

”This is...Disaster Fog Number 49!”

Li Yelai’s body stiffened – Disaster Fog Number 49?

The site where Champion Team One faced their downfall at the peak of their era!