Chapter 581 - 367: Metal, Rare Earth? We Have Plenty

Chapter 581: Chapter 367: Metal, Rare Earth? We Have Plenty

After the All-Encompassing Spiritual Silkworm successfully helped purify the Curse on the Five-Colored Gem Dragon, it quickly burrowed into the bodies of two other Soul Beasts.

They were a Flash Silver Giant Elephant and a Steel Snail, both Soul Beasts with C+ to B Talent.

Soul Beasts of such Talent were definitely considered upper-middle tier among the numerous Soul Beast populations.

’This Curse from the Alatake Clan... it’s inextricably linked to the All-Encompassing Spiritual Silkworm.’

Han Ning watched as Little Fatty Silkworm dismantled the Curse with ease, once again recalling the creature’s origins.

It had been obtained by Nia’s father from near the Queen’s Divine Hall.

From this, he could further deduce that Little Fatty Silkworm must have some connection to the Insect Queen.

’The High Priest of the Queen’s Divine Hall is a noble of Alatak... The Insect Queen has very likely been taken in by the Alatake Clan. Could these new worms have been inspired by the Queen?’

At that moment, Han Ning thought of the shape-shifting worms that had invaded the Witch Spirit Race, and the Curse currently afflicting the Steel Elephant Race. In truth, their abilities all had some connection to the All-Encompassing Spiritual Silkworm.

Soon after, thanks to the All-Encompassing Spiritual Silkworm’s efforts, all the cursed Soul Beasts at the scene were cured.

Han Ning and his group were immediately treated as guests of honor by the Steel Elephant Tribe. Gang Sasi invited them into a lavishly decorated mansion.

Gang Sasi motioned for a servant to serve tea to Han Ning’s group before saying respectfully,

"Please wait a moment. I have already informed the Chieftain of our Steelhoof Tribe. He is on his way back from the front lines and will arrive shortly."

Before he had even finished speaking, a series of heavy footsteps echoed from outside the door.

A giant of a man at least 3.5 meters tall, with a shining steel nose and a weary expression, strode in from outside.

As this person entered, Han Ning’s Spiritual Power instantly went on high alert. His scalp tingled slightly—a warning his Spiritual Power only issued when faced with an unprecedentedly powerful creature.

It wasn’t just Han Ning. Inside the room, Yin Yi, who followed him closely; Egg Pancake, who was perched on his shoulder; Fei Lin, who stood behind him; and Huaimiao, who was being held in someone’s arms, all felt an awe-inspiring pressure.

It was as if a prehistoric beast had suddenly entered an area inhabited by ordinary animals. The oppressive feeling from a superior life form weighed heavily on everyone’s heart.

This was true for Han Ning and his Soul Beasts, let alone the others present. Ruiyue’s brow was tightly furrowed, and the forehead of her subordinate beside her was already covered in beads of sweat.

"My apologies. I’ve just returned from the front lines."

The Steel Elephant giant realized what was happening and gave an honest, good-natured smile.

The terrifying pressure from moments before instantly vanished.

’As expected of one of the top five most powerful races in the Continent Group. Even the Chieftain of a single tribe is this formidable.’

Han Ning estimated that in terms of spiritual pressure alone, this giant before him was even a few degrees stronger than Xuanhai of the Deep Sea Race from that day.

It was worth remembering that Xuanhai was the publicly chosen Clan Leader of the entire Deep Sea Race; his strength was bound to be unrivaled.

"I’ve already been briefed by my subordinates about what happened in the tribe. You must be Han Ning from the Xia Race? Oh, and Bobo Man of the Deep Sea Watcher. Speaking of which... I met your father a few times. It’s a shame we never had the chance to sit down and share a drink."

The giant had thick, dark eyebrows, smooth, fair skin, and a chin full of silvery-white hair. Just sitting there, he gave off the impression of a Viking Pirate from Blue Star.

However, his eyes, which should have been sparkling with divine light, were indeed filled with a faint weariness.

He was the Chieftain of the Steelhoof Tribe—Gang Long.

Steelhoof was the name of the tribe; Gang Long was his given name.

He could be addressed as either Chieftain Steelhoof or Chieftain Gang Long.

"Greetings, Chieftain Steelhoof."

The moment they saw Chieftain Steelhoof, everyone present—including the high-ranking Bobo Man—bowed deeply in a gesture of respect.

This was the respect due to a powerful Beast Master.

A top expert from the Barbaric Beast Race was a terrifying existence in the entire Purple Crystal World, capable of stirring up immense turmoil.

If they wished to raise a storm, the entire world would surely tremble.

Once, the Duke of Night Nether had seemed invincible in Han Ning’s eyes. To the students at the academy, he was like a Divine Spirit, a figure so far ahead they couldn’t even hope to see his back. Yet, compared to Chieftain Steelhoof before him, the Duke was at least two tiers weaker.

Seeing Gang Long greet him personally, Bobo Man cleverly flattered him, "O powerful Chieftain Steelhoof, when my father was alive, he often spoke of your great strength..."

Gang Long grunted in acknowledgment and got straight to the point:

"...Bobo Man, Han Ning, you two came all this way in person. I doubt it was for something as simple as selling potions, was it? Is there something else?"

"Chieftain Gang Long, we wish to purchase the rights to use the Withered Desert..."

Han Ning briefly explained the current situation of the Bobo Family and the Tri-Race Alliance to Gang Long.

"The Withered Desert... That place is a barren wasteland. Besides a few moderately valuable ore veins, there’s nothing there. Forget buying it. Since you saved my people, take the land as a token of my gratitude. It’s a gift. However... we’ll still need to sign the necessary contracts."

"Then we thank you, Chieftain Gang Long."

Han Ning’s heart leaped with joy, and he quickly expressed his thanks.

After a brief pause, he put on a curious expression and asked, "Chieftain Gang Long, what is the current situation on the front lines? As neighbors and friends of the Steelhoof Tribe, I feel we have an obligation to help you."