Zhao Ming said, "We have reached six towns, achieved initial communication with four, unable to communicate with one temporarily, and failed with another."

There are risks in contacting the natives of the Spirit Realm.

The probability of communication failure exists.

What is meant by communication failure is expressing our intentions, but the other party has no desire to communicate at all, not even accepting gifts, and just slashing the messenger in one blow.

This situation certainly exists.

Fortunately, there has only been one such case so far.

Such refusal to communicate and the killing of messengers must be noted in the little notebook.

Once the time is ripe, all these thorns will be removed, leaving them without a lordship.

Zhao Ming continued, "The four towns we’re communicating with now are also skeptical of us; none of them have made clear statements yet."

"Hmm, having communication channels is enough. We’ll take things one step at a time," Hang Yu nodded. "Ultimately, they don’t believe in the power of humans, which is understandable. Even if I were in their position, I wouldn’t think the four human towns could shake Sand Spring City."

Zhao Ming said, "That’s right, we need a battle to prove ourselves!"

"Such a battle is not too far off," Hang Yu continued. "Keep picking people who can speak the Spirit Realm language, strive to establish communication with more lords, try to win over those who can be won over, and persuade those who cannot to at least remain neutral when necessary."

Zhao Ming nodded, "I know what to do."

The present world is the main base.

The Spirit Realm is the front line.

Sand Spring City is an unavoidable challenge.

Hang Yu realized the gap during the recent confrontation with Kaliemlo.

The Great Lord’s power far exceeds his own, unable to withstand even three moves in direct combat.

Kaliemlo’s personal strength is considered secondary.

The greatest threat from the Fourth Tier Warlord’s legacy is still on the battlefield.

Moreover, Sand Spring City’s forces far surpass the four human towns... it’s very challenging!

Start preparations from two aspects.

First, the four human towns continue recruiting to enhance defense.

Second, take a few days to fully enhance personal strength!

Hang Yu returned to Jiang City, this time with an additional person, a short and stout man only 1.5 meters tall, sporting a big beard and gray skin. This person is none other than the former lord of Stone Furnace Town—Golden Hammer.

Not long ago.

Hang Yu specifically talked with Golden Hammer.

He gave Golden Hammer a chance to fully join humanity.

The prerequisite was signing the Favored Contract!

Golden Hammer hesitated slightly but ultimately chose to agree.

In fact, since becoming Hang Yu’s defeated opponent, he had already tied his fate to the four human towns, so there wasn’t much choice, and Hang Yu gave him two promises.

First, to take him to the human world so that, even if the upcoming battle is unfavorable, Golden Hammer would be safe.

Second, after the humans capture Sand Spring City and defeat Kaliemlo, to allow him to become the lord of Stone Furnace Town again.

As for Hang Yu’s reason for contracting Golden Hammer, it was straightforward. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Golden Hammer is not an ordinary captive.

His Artifact Refining Technique is already at level 6.

He is a production talent!

Pang Hu, the chief human artifact refiner at Cyan Dragon Group, and Hang Xiaobai are both only at level 4.

In such a force as Celestial Net.

They only have a few level 5 artifact refiners.

Golden Hammer, being an advanced artifact refiner, has far greater value in production than in combat.

"Is this the human world?"

After arriving in Jiang City, Golden Hammer was first taken around by Dog to tour the bustling Cyan Dragon Street and then to meet other producers at the Cyan Dragon Production Headquarters.

He was utterly shocked.

Although he already knew there were many humans,

he never expected there to be so many.

Humans in the Wilderness Province don’t even count as a drop in a bucket.

Hang Yu asked, "How do you feel after half a day of exploring?"

"Humans are vast in scale; as a brand new race, although currently not very famous in the Spirit Realm, in the future, they’ll definitely be a formidable race. I, Golden Hammer, am thoroughly convinced!"

"Honestly, I previously thought that the encounter between humans and Sand Spring City would result in defeat nine times out of ten, but after witnessing the human world, I have to retract that thought."

"The master might actually win!"

The Gray Dwarf was very straightforward.

"As long as you understand, also, I don’t like being called ’master.’ Just call me ’boss,’ like Er Gou does," Hang Yu paused for a moment. "I plan to assign you to work at the Cyan Dragon Production Headquarters, responsible only for crafting high-tier equipment. I’ll give you the first task right now."

While speaking.

He took out four blueprints: Ancient Holy War Helmet Blueprint, Ancient Holy War Breastplate Blueprint, Ancient Holy War Leg Armor Blueprint, Ancient Holy War Boots Blueprint.

Golden Hammer’s eyes widened in astonishment, "A whole set of blue equipment blueprints? How did you, I mean boss, acquire something like this? Such high-level items are not even something a Great Lord could easily collect!"

In the end.

Golden Hammer is a dwarf.

Dwarves are deeply passionate about artifact refining.

He had never crafted equipment of such high quality before!

The allure of these four blueprints to Golden Hammer is even greater than high-tier Skill Stones!

If he could learn the methods to craft such equipment, it would be a huge achievement for a dwarf!

Hang Yu said, "Don’t worry about where they came from. I’ll give you five to six days to craft these four pieces of equipment for me!"

"What? Five to six days? That’s impossible!"

Golden Hammer knew very well how difficult it was to forge blue equipment.

He was a high-tier Gray Dwarf, aged 13 in the Spirit Realm age.

However, in his entire life, the total blue equipment he had crafted was just three pieces.

"The materials used for forging blue equipment are generally expensive blue materials, which are not only costly but also extremely rare. Each piece of equipment requires a lot of time to collect and find materials."

Hang Yu interrupted the dwarf, "You don’t need to worry about the materials. Don’t underestimate the capability of humans, and especially don’t underestimate my capability. If we gather all four pieces’ materials within two days, can you complete the task?"

Two days?

Golden Hammer suddenly found it hard to breathe.

Back in the Earth Dragon Realm’s Desert Province, not to mention two days, with his ability as a Minor Lord, it might take two to three years!

Humans!

Truly terrifying!

They can simultaneously enter various Spirit Realms,

bringing resources from each Spirit Realm to this gigantic city.

Even the Spirit Realm Empire, which has reputedly dominated multiple realms, might not have such efficient resource flow. Just from this fact alone, there’s no reason for humans not to rise!

Looking at the four blueprints.

Golden Hammer immediately felt an itch to begin crafting.

"As long as the materials are complete, three days is enough!"

Hang Yu was pleased. One significant reason why he fell so far behind compared to Kaliemlo was the outdated equipment.

The Great Lord of Sand Spring City was fully equipped in high-tier blue gear!

Hang Yu’s equipment was lacking in both level and quality.

The Ancient Holy War Set blueprints were obtained from the Ancient Prison, a level 13 blue set, and Hang Yu was just at level 13.

If he could forge them.

With the level 13 Ancient Holy War Four-piece Set,

replacing the level 10 Molten Rock Wolf Three-piece Set,

it would be a significant upgrade!

Though he still couldn’t compare to Kaliemlo, at least the gap would be narrowed, avoiding being defeated by Kaliemlo in two moves!

Regarding materials,

there’s not too much concern.

The hardest material to find for crafting the Ancient Set is the Ancient Magic Crystal. Conveniently, there’s a batch available, so crafting one set shouldn’t be a problem.

Other materials also require various blue quality materials.

Hang Yu has already initiated a search with both the Azure Dragon and Cyan Dragon groups, and also requested assistance from the Spirit Relief Association and Celestial Net.

It’s just a matter of spending some extra money to settle things.

Right now, spending money is the least of Hang Yu’s worries.

"Look what I’ve brought you?!" Su Yunbing returned at this moment, unpacking a pile of items in front of Hang Yu, "As per your request, I’ve scoured all over Jiang City, buying everything I could. Of course, it cost quite a few Crystal Stones."

This pile of items.

Contains secret medicine, Skill Stones, and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!

Just a few days ago, Hang Yu mentioned to Su Yunbing to collect secret medicine or treasures that could boost attributes and to keep an eye out for some good skills and legacies.

Unexpectedly,

Su Yunbing acted so quickly.

Hang Yu was thrilled, "With these items, I can enhance my strength even further."

This is not something an average person can afford; it cost several hundred Blue Crystals, an amount that even for a force like Cyan Dragon is not insignificant.

However, with the battle imminent,

Hang Yu was in no mood to haggle over prices.

He needed to become stronger, stronger, and even stronger!

Spending a little extra money, what’s the big deal? A certain philosopher with the surname Ma told us a truth: money can make us stronger!

(PS: Happy New Year! In the vast sea of books, finding such an inconspicuous and low-profile book is a fate in itself! Little Saltfish sincerely thanks every reader who supports this book!)