Chapter 4035: Chapter 4054: Let’s See What You’re Made Of!

"With such a large planet, how do we find the Star-devouring Dragon Beast?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "The information Zhang Zhongjiu provided describes the habits of the Star-devouring Dragon Beast. They devour star ore, which is found in veins. Once a Star-devouring Dragon Beast finds a vein of star ore, it will dig a large hole on the ground, enter the ground, and devour the ore."

"Star ore veins are quite common on Planet 472, but once these foreign beasts find a vein, they will continue to go to it for food. Because of their huge size, over time, an enormous cave suitable for them to enter and exit will form on the surface."

"Though the surface caves are quite small compared to this planet, and hard to find, I came prepared this time by borrowing Dr. Ning’s observation station."

Yao Xuanji said with a laugh, "Do you even know how to use it?"

"Don’t underestimate me, okay? I learned from Dr. Ning."

Lin Chen chuckled, released the observation station, and entered: "It’s not as complicated as you think. After all, we don’t need to do anything too complex. All I need is a simple surface scan to find surface holes with a diameter of over 300 meters. Voice control is no problem."

Lin Chen activated the equipment in the observation station, and a light curtain appeared. After entering the scan program, he verbally input his request, and the observation station’s scanning system started working.

Since the observation station wasn’t too far from the ground, the scan coverage wasn’t particularly large, but it didn’t matter. Just keep the scan going while Lin Chen carried the observation station and flew around.

This was much more convenient than scanning with Divine Sense.

This is the convenience of technology.

Such a large-scale continuous scan would require significant consumption if done with Divine Sense, but the observation station only needs one energy block to work year-round without interruption.

"It’s impressive that you thought of this method."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "You know, my hometown is quite similar to the Federation. Although the technology may not be as advanced as the Federation’s, many of the ideas are already there. So I can naturally accept the use of this technology."

Shang Wenyin praised, "This way, we can naturally fly around. Although our speed may not be considered fast for this planet, it’s not slow either."

Lin Chen nodded, "According to the data from Zhang Zhongjiu, there aren’t actually very few Star-devouring Dragon Beasts on this planet. They possess strength comparable to a Level 8 Martial Artist, and they like to live in groups. With no real natural predators on land, they’ve developed quite quickly."

"Finding them shouldn’t be too difficult. The hardest part is waiting. Only when they’re in heat can we collect their pheromones; otherwise, even if there’s a whole group of Star-devouring Dragon Beasts in front of us, we won’t gain anything."

Nalan Wushuang suddenly interjected, "What about using drugs to catalyze? Would it be effective?"

Lin Chen smiled wryly, "These are foreign beasts with the strength of a Level 8 Martial Artist, with tough skin and thick flesh, impervious to blades and bullets. Even if we tried through their water or other means, their physical constitution is so robust that it’s hardly effective."

"If drugs could do the trick, Zhang Zhongjiu’s family would probably be mass-selling this potion and doing business directly."

The people agreed, and Shang Wenyin reassured, "No worries, at worst, we’ll just find more groups of Star-devouring Dragon Beasts, mark the areas they inhabit, and hop back and forth to observe."

"When we were cultivating, it wasn’t uncommon to wait several decades for a medicinal herb or something else. It’s just a bit of waiting. With the four of us, there’s no need to worry about getting bored, at most wasting a bit of time."

Lin Chen chuckled, "Yeah, with the four of us, we can even play a game of mahjong. It won’t be boring at all."

"Plus, there are plenty of foreign beasts on this planet with strong powers, perfect for nurturing my Taotie Divine Tree. I’m curious to see how far it can evolve in the end."

Nalan Wushuang curiously asked, "Doesn’t the Taotie Divine Tree rely on your spiritual power from the Sea of Knowledge? Can it break free from this limitation?"

Lin Chen explained, "The Taotie Divine Tree is a seed; it can swallow and evolve on its own rather than relying on my spiritual power. My Sea of Knowledge is more like its nest. In the past, when it was weaker, I had to continuously inject spiritual power during battles. But now that it’s stronger, it doesn’t need much spiritual power from me anymore."

Nalan Wushuang said with a laugh, "Well, that’s great. There are so many powerful foreign beasts here. After we kill them, let it devour them; after all, it’s just a matter of time, and we can nurture it along the way."

Lin Chen chuckled, "Yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking."

With the observation station in tow, the group traveled, and one day later, they discovered a large hole on the ground.

As they approached to inspect it, they found the mine cave was already incredibly old. A look down below revealed that the ore vein had been completely consumed.

This was an abandoned ore vein.

Lin Chen wasn’t disappointed. Finding an abandoned ore vein, and with traces of the Star-devouring Dragon Beasts’ activities inside, proved the search method was correct.

The group continued their search, and finally, on the third day, they discovered a fresh large hole.

Lin Chen entered the cave and found layers upon layers of star ore embedded in the deepest rock layers.

The Star-devouring Dragon Beasts use their massive bodies to crush the rock layers, consuming the star ore, then compress other areas with their enormous bodies to continue entering the cave to eat the star ore uninterruptedly.

Since they’ve found the ore vein, and the soil still bears fresh marks, it indicates that the Star-devouring Dragon Beasts are nearby.

Lin Chen and the others used their Divine Sense to scan the mountains and fields. Soon, they found their target. These Star-devouring Dragon Beast’s life signs were too strong; under a Divine Sense scan, they were like piles of fire under thermal scans.

Suspended in the air, they watched the Star-devouring Dragon Beasts resting lazily in the valley below, observing them.

This group of Star-devouring Dragon Beasts, numbering about a dozen, were gathered together, sprawling lazily in the sunshine, moving languidly.

The Star-devouring Dragon Beasts were massive in size, resembling lions with two enormous wings on their back and a long tail like a scorpion’s.

While Lin Chen and the others were still observing, one of the Star-devouring Dragon Beasts suddenly flipped over, leaping into the air, launching towards them like a cannonball. Its incredible speed brought it right before their eyes in an instant.

With a flick of his wrist, Lin Chen unleashed the Black Blade, decisively slicing downwards.

"Let me see what you’re made of!"