Qian Luo was terrified out of his mind.

It was a fear that rose from the very marrow of his bones.

It was like the subconscious terror a child feels when alone in the dark wilderness, even when there’s nothing there at all...

He could ignore anyone else’s words, but Shen Lang currently held his life in his hands. He didn’t dare disobey.

Seeing Shen Lang’s expression darken, Qian Luo finally had no choice but to walk back.

"My lord, you don’t actually want me to drop this thing in the Holy Light Sect, do you? If I do, I won’t be able to escape either! A Silent Extinction Divine Thunder this big... I... I..." Qian Luo was on the verge of tears. "Can’t you have someone else do it? Like Ying Huo! His Cultivation is much higher than mine. He could definitely do it."

At his side, Ying Huo’s hand twitched. He almost couldn’t resist drawing his longsword and lopping off Qian Luo’s head right then and there.

Shen Lang’s expression turned serious. "Ying Huo told you before that you don’t even have the right to be my subordinate. But this business with the Holy Light Sect is why I’ve kept you around."

"Putting other things aside, this Silent Extinction Divine Thunder alone should give you a small glimpse of my capabilities. Do my bidding obediently, and as long as I’m satisfied, you might even obtain Imperial Artifacts, Imperial Level Techniques, or even Emperor Level Techniques from me."

"Within twenty years, I can help your Cultivation break through to the King Martial Realm and beyond."

"Finally, you will also have the chance to reclaim your Soul Blood from me and regain your freedom."

"Your Soul Blood is in my hands now. I don’t really need to say any of this, because you have to listen whether you want to or not. However, it’s not in my nature to force others to do things."

Shen Lang let out a sneer and continued, "In the future, you will realize that offering your Soul Blood was not a disaster, but your greatest opportunity."

"Take this Silent Extinction Divine Thunder. Find a way to bury it within the forbidden grounds of the Holy Light Sect. Don’t worry. When I decide to destroy the Holy Light Sect, I will notify you through the connection of our Soul Thoughts."

"I am not the type to burn bridges after crossing them. Anyone who works for me will get everything they desire."

"It all depends on your attitude, and your actions."

Shen Lang’s words were like a demonic incantation uttered by an ancient Divine Demon.

They could grind away the last vestiges of resistance in a person’s heart, making it impossible to muster even a shred of defiance.

Qian Luo panted heavily, listening to these words.

After a long moment, the fear and confusion in his eyes began to vanish, and his gaze grew clear.

He solemnly took the Silent Extinction Divine Thunder from Shen Lang’s hand.

"Rest assured, my lord! I, Qian Luo, swear I will never betray you! Anyone who wishes you harm will be my enemy! If the Holy Light Sect is courting death, then they deserve to die!"

"I will see this matter through without fail. You can count on me!"

Nearby, Ying Huo and Tie Feng watched this all unfold with strange expressions.

They had all witnessed Shen Lang’s methods before, but to make a man betray his Sect so easily and then act so righteously about it... it was truly absurd...

When Qian Luo put away the Silent Extinction Divine Thunder, Ying Huo and Tie Feng were already drenched in sweat.

It wasn’t just that the Silent Extinction Divine Thunder was too terrifying; Shen Lang’s method of dealing with the Holy Light Sect was just as earth-shattering!

In such a short time, the fate of those forces plotting against the Profound Dao Sect was already sealed.

Who could have imagined that the Holy Light Sect harbored such wicked ambitions, wanting to move against the Profound Dao Sect?

And who could have imagined that just a few minutes later, Shen Lang would have neutralized such a crisis with a single Silent Extinction Divine Thunder?

The terrifying thing about the Silent Extinction Divine Thunder, aside from its destructive explosive power, was that it emitted no aura whatsoever. The average powerhouse would be completely unable to detect its presence!

If such a Silent Extinction Divine Thunder were placed in the forbidden grounds of the Holy Light Sect...

When the time came, all the scheming factions and the people of the Holy Light Sect would be gathered together in those forbidden grounds.

The moment the Silent Extinction Divine Thunder was activated, the entire Holy Light Sect would be turned to ash!

A whole group of powerhouses wanting to deal with the Profound Dao Sect would have their souls scattered!

Even if an Emperor Martial Realm expert was among them, they would still face certain death!

Even though they were enemies, the mere thought of such a scene was terrifying...

"Alright, don’t overthink it. What we came out here to do isn’t to attack the Holy Light Sect, but to find some money."

Shen Lang waved his hand and flew forward again, his speed considerably faster than before.

The three of them immediately picked up speed to follow.

"My lord, you said before that we were out to find some money, but I still haven’t figured out how we’re supposed to do that. The suspense is killing me! Can’t you just tell us already?"

Tie Feng couldn’t help but wail.

The other two immediately perked up their ears.

Shen Lang sounded a little exasperated. "Do you all usually focus so much on power that you don’t like to use your brains? I said we’re looking for money, and now we’re heading to the Barbaric Land. Isn’t that as good as telling you? Of course we’re going to find eight or ten precious mineral veins. At this stage, the only stable and sustainable way to acquire a large amount of Spirit Stones is through mineral veins."

"And the more precious the veins, the better."

He added as an afterthought.

When Shen Lang said this, even a Commander like Ying Huo, whose mind was far sharper than an ordinary person’s, was stunned.

His mouth hung wide open, and he couldn’t close it for a long time.

If even Ying Huo reacted like this, how could the others possibly remain calm?

’Find eight or ten mineral veins?’

’The more precious, the better?’

’Is this some kind of joke?’

The Celestial Profound Mountain Range bordered the Western Wilderness, so there was definitely no shortage of mineral veins. The problem was, how could something like that be found just by looking?

The Profound Dao Sect, the Xiu Hua Sect, and the other Sects had been established in the Celestial Profound Mountain Range for so many years, yet how many veins had they found in total?

Back then, the Profound Dao Sect and the Xiu Hua Sect had come to blows over a single Refined Gold Vein. It got so bad that disciples from the two Sects would act like fighting cocks whenever they met, ready to brawl at the slightest disagreement!

And now Shen Lang was just going to up and leave, taking eleven men with him to go find mineral veins?

If it were that simple, wouldn’t it be better for a King Martial Realm Elder Ancestor to go out and find them himself?

Wandering out here like this, forget finding eight or ten veins—they’d be lucky if their ancestors had accumulated enough good karma to find even one!

’No, I can’t think about this with common sense!’ Ying Huo’s heart suddenly leaped as the thought struck him.

’From the very beginning, has there been anything he said he’d do that he couldn’t accomplish? He’s been 100% confident about every single thing... He’s never shown any flaws or overlooked any details!’

’In just a few short months, he’s already shown us so many miracles, so many unbelievable things... If he says he can find eight or ten mineral veins, then he definitely can!’

Just as Ying Huo was thinking this, Tie Feng also seemed to have an epiphany, recalling all the shocking things Shen Lang had done before.

Wasn’t every single thing he had done before utterly terrifying?

Finding eight or ten mineral veins would be a joke to anyone else—a completely impossible task.

But coming from his mouth, it probably wasn’t just talk...

As Ying Huo and Tie Feng thought this, they both grew excited.

Meanwhile, Qian Luo was still in a daze.

So much had happened in such a short period that he was still a bit stunned, feeling as if he were in a dream.

Amidst the group’s mixed feelings of excitement and apprehension, Shen Lang led them at full speed straight toward the Western Wilderness.

After a full three days, the group finally reached the edge of the Barbaric Land.

The end of the Celestial Profound Mountain Range extended into the Barbaric Land like a dragon’s tail. This was the tail end of the mountain range.

The Star Continent was divided into five great regions: the Eastern Desolate, the Western Wilderness, the Southern Desolate, the Northern Wilderness, and the Central Province.

They were named after the barbaric lands of the east, south, west, and north.

In the Ancient Era, the entire world was considered a barbaric land.

A vast and boundless land.

Grass grew taller than a man, and trees soared hundreds of feet into the air.

Across the wild plains, Primordial Chaos beasts roamed, mountains pierced the clouds, and Demon Beasts ran rampant.

Later, through the efforts of many peerless powerhouses, a safe zone suitable for the survival of the Human Race, the Demon Race, and other major races was carved out in the center of the world.

It was divided into the Four Desolates of the East, South, West, and North, and the Central Province.

The so-called Western Wilderness included the true barbaric lands of the west. A small part consisted of human towns, but the vast majority was true, undeveloped Barbaric Land.

The territory within this Barbaric Land was unimaginably vast; many experts couldn’t explore even a tenth of it in their entire lifetime.

And it was said that beyond the outermost edges of this Barbaric Land, which stretched for countless thousands of miles, lay the Endless Sea, which was impassable for ordinary people.

Whether this was true or false, and what that world was truly like, the average person had no idea.

Perhaps only those Peak Powerhouses knew. For an ordinary Martial Artist, the Barbaric Land alone was an insurmountable barrier.

Within this Barbaric Land, danger and opportunity coexisted.

There were countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, ancient kingdom ruins, and hidden troves of treasure.

But accompanying them were endless crises.

Within it were countless powerful and ferocious Wild Beasts that even the Demon Race could not control, and they moved in packs.

All sorts of strange and unpredictable poisons were hidden there, making one’s face pale at the mere mention of them.

Besides the innumerable powerful Wild Beasts, there were also many strange and extremely xenophobic races in the Barbaric Land, isolated from the outside world.

The Western Wilderness was a vast rainforest region, with continuous showers creating an unbearably humid climate.

Many powerful Sects dared not let their disciples enter the Barbaric Land rashly, only allowing them to wander its periphery.

Many Sects or Mercenary Corps could suffer heavy losses, or even be completely wiped out, just by entering the outskirts of the Barbaric Land.

This was a region that made one’s eyes burn with greed, yet also filled one’s heart with fear.

When Shen Lang swaggered into the outskirts of the Barbaric Land with his men, even Ying Huo’s palms began to sweat.

With his Cultivation, the outer region wasn’t a huge problem.

But Shen Lang clearly had no intention of stopping there.

Even after venturing more than eight hundred li into the outskirts of the Barbaric Land, Shen Lang still showed no signs of stopping.

By this point, Ying Huo and the others had already been attacked by Flying Demon Beasts more than ten times!

Of the four of them, all except Shen Lang were on high alert, ready to face a Demon Beast attack at any moment.

The Flying Demon Beasts that appeared in the Barbaric Land were all enormous. With a spread of their wings, they could span dozens or even hundreds of feet. Even an expert like Ying Huo, a Xuanwu Realm Seventh Heaven powerhouse, found it difficult to deal with them.

"This should be far enough."

Just as a nervous Ying Huo and the others were wondering what was going on, Shen Lang descended toward the ground below.

"ROAR!"

The Barbaric Land was indeed fraught with peril. Before Shen Lang’s group of four had even fully landed, a massive Dragon Rhinoceros over sixty feet long lunged at them like a ball of fire!

The Dragon Rhinoceros was enormous, like a small, moving mountain. Its Demon Qi surged to the heavens, and its huge pupils were filled with ferocity and brutality.

The temperature skyrocketed as its ferocious might filled the air!

A terrifying aura swept over the entire area!

"My lord, be careful!" For the first time, a look of shock appeared in the eyes of the ever-calm Ying Huo.

Beside them, Tie Feng held his Giant Sword, poised to strike, his eyes filled with unprecedented gravity.