Abyss Summoner

Chapter 506 - 494: Upheaval in the Ancient City

A lot of things can be done in three minutes.

The battles between the strong are often a race against time. With a sub-divine artifact in hand, Chen Feng can already achieve invincibility for three minutes in this mortal world!

Understanding all this, Chen Feng snapped his fingers, and immediately a mummified corpse appeared before him. The undead mage had become a lich, but his body still looked like a pile of decayed wood, as if a light push could completely topple it.

Yet he had also ascended to the Gold rank. Moreover, having defeated the Death Knight and the Banshee, his prestige on the Bone Plain was increasing daily. It was said that in recent days, he had been studying new forbidden arts behind closed doors.

Summoned by Chen Feng, the undead mage did not show the delight of other summoned beasts. His eyes remained as lifeless as stagnant water, showing no emotion. He raised the Bone Staff, and a crack appeared around him, into which the flaming sub-divine artifact was directly absorbed.

Although the battle time extended to three minutes, for Chen Feng, this sub-divine artifact was still a bit too conspicuous. Keeping it by his side not only lacked the mysteriousness of a wolf in sheep’s clothing, but also threatened the ship with the constant risk of being scorched. Fortunately, after stepping into the Gold rank, the undead mage had strengthened his study of spatial skills, making him a suitable hiding place for the sub-divine artifact.

This way, however, all the undead mage’s possessions needed to be taken out. If not, once the artifact stayed inside for too long, even the most perfect undead would turn into a pile of ashes.

After storing the sub-divine artifact, the undead mage tore through the dimension and returned to his territory. Compared to the Dark Elf and Flora, the undead mage occupied a region filled with undead creatures. Regular supplies were not a concern, but due to the special environment, where neighbors were mostly bones or liches, Chen Feng also assigned him some tasks to acquire soul stones to suppress the secondary personality within.

More than ten days passed with no signs of the secondary personality awakening, revealing that those soul stones caused it unavoidable damage.

With the secondary personality not causing trouble and the time to wield the sub-divine artifact extended, perhaps due to good fortune boosting the spirit, Chen Feng’s face was not as gloomy as before. Striding forward, he pushed open the door.

Seeing Chen Feng emerge, several professionals finally breathed a sigh of relief. They had been exhausted earlier, and the only reason they held on was due to Chen Feng’s past oppressiveness.

Noticing a few looking pale and evidently overexerted themselves, Chen Feng pondered that only these three suppressing the Flame Power was far from enough. Next time, more individuals with such abilities need to be recruited to ensure a one-in-a-million chance of success.

Otherwise, once their energy runs out, it would be a catastrophic blow to the ship!

However, these people had contributed, and Chen Feng was not a stingy person. Opening his golden mouth, besides daily meals, items such as royal jelly, which helps in cultivation, were also bestowed upon them. Immediately, they bowed in thanks, feeling that all their efforts were not in vain!

As the territory of Order gradually expanded, royal jelly was no longer a rare commodity. With enough food, the breeding number had expanded to thousands, producing hundreds of pounds of blood honey daily. In addition, other mutant creatures and plants appeared to the masses.

A mutant creature called fluffy sheep had been listed as a key breeding target, not for its meat value but for its fur.

This creature’s fur is exceptionally cold-resistant. Even in temperatures as low as -40°, it feels like spring, without a hint of cold.

There’s also a creature called the rock bull; its meat is tough and requires soaking in hot water for half an hour before it can be chewed. Although the process is cumbersome, the meat density is astonishing. About an ounce of meat can keep an adult from feeling hungry for a whole day.

This creature has been farmed as military supplies, specifically for the daily consumption of warriors, more effective even than compressed biscuits.

Besides creatures, some plants are also extraordinary. There’s a type of grass root, called Immortal Seeking Grass, which, once consumed, can make ordinary people feel ethereal, not needing food or drink for three days without harming their bodies. For professionals, it serves as a powerful tool for advancement, with the energy absorption rate soaring. In just three days, it can equal a month’s normal intake.

Of course, besides these mutated creatures from the human world, the Dark Elf also traded some specialties from the Abyss to Order through commerce.

Among the most notable is the spring water of life from the Dark Elf camp. As a divine artifact among the elves, each drop of life spring water in Order has been traded at astronomical prices. For many professionals, who lack neither food nor weapons and armor, their craving for life spring water is so intense that it is the most sought-after miracle that can save a life at critical moments.

The era is evolving.

This statement applies to every epoch.

At the beginning of the apocalypse, surviving was already considered a blessing for people. But with the emergence of professionals and the establishment of Order, people’s dreams are no longer simply about survival but about yearning for a better life and more beautiful things.

Many wondrous things have been discovered and utilized, benefiting not just professionals but also ordinary survivors who count themselves among the beneficiaries.

For instance, royal jelly, once exclusively enjoyed by Chen Feng, is now even sold on the street. One hundred exchange coins can buy five ounces, allowing regular families to save for a while and enjoy this rare honey.

The future will be better.

For everyone within the Order, even those higher-level professionals, this is the main reason they firmly believe in and thus support Chen Feng!

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The voyage continued, however, on the fifteenth day, a warrior knocked to report that they had found another port not far away.

With past lessons in mind, the warriors did not take action but instead adopted a cautious approach, observing that besides some mutant creatures and zombies, they then reported the situation to Chen Feng.

Although these naval ships have been specially modified to significantly reduce the sense of bumpiness on the sea, after all, sailing aimlessly in the ocean can lead to negative emotions among some people. Therefore, after some simple contemplation, Chen Feng decided to allow the ships to dock and take a brief rest.

Of course, the main purpose of going ashore this time was to replenish resources. After eating seafood for over ten days, even Chen Feng was somewhat troubled, not to mention the warriors. And according to the warriors’ report, there are signs of many wild beasts and birds around the port, now is the time to hunt some game and satisfy everyone’s cravings.

Quanzhou.

Taking the map, Chen Feng confirmed the name of the city.

In peaceful times, this city was located in the south. Although its economy was not as developed as several nearby cities, its perpetual spring-like climate and beautiful scenery made it a place that many were reluctant to leave.

But now...

When Chen Feng stood on the deck and looked ahead, he found that the southern town, beloved by many, was now covered by countless shrubs.

At a glance, it was impossible to discern that this was a city; instead, it had transformed into a landscape reminiscent of a primeval forest. Meanwhile, many sunken ships were scattered around the port, indicating that few visited here.

Could it be...

This is also a dead city?

If it were any other force, seeing such desolation, they might not even have the courage to approach. But the Order under Chen Feng had long been accustomed to warriors fighting in various places. Moreover, Chen Feng, along with his Summoned Beasts, had a total of seven Golden Tier powerhouses, several at the Silver Peak, and besides this, the warriors were armed with guns and ammunition. Even if there wasn’t a single living person here, they dared to venture in.

The skilled are bold.

For Chen Feng, this place was merely a temporary stop to adjust the warriors’ mindset and gather resources.

"Prepare to dock!"

Upon receiving Chen Feng’s approval, Lu Wei organized a team to maneuver the ships towards the shore. Of course, not everyone needed to disembark; a shift system was employed, with half the warriors remaining on each ship for defense, while the rest took a brief respite on land.

After more than ten days without leaving the ship, stepping onto land, Chen Feng also felt a sensation as if in another lifetime, which lasted for more than ten seconds before he returned to normal. As for the others, they were even more visibly affected, with some almost losing their balance and falling. Having grown accustomed to the floating sensation on the ship, the land felt rather unreal at this time.

"Leave a hundred people around to secure the area, and let the rest explore and see if there are any human survivors nearby. Besides that, try to hunt some game; tonight, we shall have a bonfire party here!"

Upon hearing Chen Feng’s instructions, some immediately responded. After eating sea fish for over ten days, everyone felt their mouths filled with a fishy taste. Now, finally ashore, they were determined to improve their meals.

Of course, while the Order possessed strength, it would not act recklessly. The three hundred people going out for food were divided into six teams, each accompanied by five to seven professionals, and carrying smoke grenades. In case of danger, they would immediately signal for help from those nearby.

Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces, Chen Feng also felt an itch to join in. He stepped forward, but Lu Wei quickly intervened, lowering his voice to say, "Sir, let them handle such menial tasks, there’s no need for you to risk going in yourself."

Lu Wei was well aware of Chen Feng’s prowess, but as a loyal subordinate, he had the duty and responsibility to persuade Chen Feng not to venture into danger personally.

But Chen Feng waved his hand with an indifferent expression, saying, "Don’t stop me, an ancient city has turned into a primeval forest, and I want to see for myself what the interior of this city has become..."