novelraw Chapter 702 - 700: The History of This World
Chapter 702 - 700: The History of This World
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Looking at the Ghost Dragon in the sky composed of rust, debris, and black ash, Gu Xi nodded with satisfaction.
"Come down and talk."
The Ghost Dragon intended to linger in the sky a bit longer, but the Death Incarnation - Bone Dragon immediately appeared beside it, clearly displaying an intent to devour it if it didn’t comply.
Seeing this situation, the Ghost Dragon promptly landed on the ground, obediently lying down in front of Gu Xi.
"I deliberately kept your soul for your memories from when you were alive. Explain what’s going on.
With your current level being 13, it indicates the mineral vein’s quality was initially high.
How did this world end up like this?"
Having finally caught someone who should know the previous events, Gu Xi certainly wouldn’t let the opportunity slip.
For this matter, Gu Xi didn’t even take a close look at the Dragon Burial Vein’s effects but instead questioned the Ghost Dragon directly.
One must admit, Gu Xi immediately grasped the crux of the matter.
The Ghost Dragon’s essence originally existed within this world’s mineral vein, although it couldn’t move, its existence spanned a considerable duration.
"I don’t really know what happened exactly. However, around six or seven hundred years ago, the foundations of all mineral veins in this world were crazily extracted.
Afterwards, all the mineral veins were abandoned, and no mines could yield any resources anymore. To sustain this world’s operation, people had to find ways to reduce consumption, even using discarded materials to supplement the newcomers.
Initially, the world still had creatures like the Underground Titans, but gradually, the beings within this world shrank in size and decreased in level.
Now, the entities appearing in this world are all garbage."
To vindicate his statements, the Ghost Dragon specifically flew to a certain spot in the deep pit and told Gu Xi:
"Look, these are the marks left when the foundation of the mineral veins was extracted back then.
You have keen eyesight, you can immediately tell whether the things left here are real or fake."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xi did not rush to inspect whether the mineral veins below were genuine.
He actually already had a concept in mind.
The world before him originally shouldn’t be this kind of Lower World.
The original level of this world was likely quite high.
It’s just that something happened to this world.
Finally, it turned into the state it is in now.
"Do you have any familiarity with the previous world map? I think as a part of the Earth Vein, you should have some connection with the other Earth Veins, right?"
Regarding Gu Xi’s question, the Ghost Dragon nodded affirmatively.
"Indeed, but three hundred years ago, all connections were severed, and I don’t know if anyone survived."
"Whether anyone survived is not your concern. Tell me, how many spaces are there in this world and how many mineral veins? Where are the passages?"
"When I lost consciousness, I discovered a total of one hundred thirty-six such underground spaces in this world.
Large spaces have three mineral veins, small spaces have two.
However, not all mineral veins will develop spirituality like I did. I remember, at the peak of this world, less than two hundred mineral veins had developed spirituality.
This eventually led to the self-growth of the mineral veins."
"It’s okay, one counts as one. Initially, I thought I could mix in some new ordinary Undead here. Your presence has opened my eyes to a new perspective.
By the way, you are the main mineral vein in this space, surely you know the locations of the exits and entrances of this space, right?"
"Sir, let me clarify, I’m not the main mineral vein. The main mineral vein is to the northwest, which is actually a Stone Vein."
Being told this by the Ghost Dragon, Gu Xi was momentarily stunned.
No, just now when he borrowed the Yellow Springs Dragon Robe, none of these were revealed.
Seeing Gu Xi’s disbelief, the Ghost Dragon indeed led Gu Xi towards the alleged Stone Vein.
It was only upon reaching there that Gu Xi confirmed the Ghost Dragon’s words; the mineral vein he previously thought was not the largest in the space.
The Stone Vein here is.
The Stone Vein in front starts from the ground and extends towards the nearby rock walls, meandering almost four to five thousand meters in length.
The most important thing is, Gu Xi finally witnessed the state of the Stone Vein ’after death’ at this moment.
The stones here are all black, resembling powder-like slabs. The surface doesn’t seem problematic, but touch reveals it is weaker than tofu residue.
Standing near the Stone Vein, Gu Xi released the Yellow Springs Dragon Robe’s Equipment Carrier, placing a hand on the carrier’s back for a quick glance at the Stone Vein.
Afterward, Gu Xi shook his head involuntarily.
This Stone Vein is beyond saving.
Even at the previous mineral vein site, despite being dead, there still floated some grey aura above.
The Stone Vein here, however, has nothing left, likely even the last bit of spirituality was forcibly extracted.
"This is beyond salvaging, let’s go, Ghost Dragon lead the way, we’ll proceed to the next underground space."
Just as Gu Xi was about to call upon the Ghost Dragon to leave, the Bone Armor Centipede and Ghost Dragon trailing behind him moved.
They simultaneously rushed towards a particular direction, seemingly having discovered something.
Seeing this, Gu Xi immediately halted.
"What’s that location?"
"That should be the core location of the mineral vein. Normally, if a mine is established, it is best placed here."
As the incarnation of the mineral vein, the Ghost Dragon naturally knows the situation here.
However, he doesn’t believe there’s anything worthwhile.
But Gu Xi thought otherwise.
Whether it’s the Ghost Dragon or the Bone Armor Centipede, they are creatures that have consumed many good resources.
Perhaps their eyesight isn’t particularly sharp, but their sense of smell is absolutely as sensitive as a dog’s.
They surely won’t miss anything beneficial for their growth.
Thus, Gu Xi didn’t stop them. Instead, he kept watching from a distance.
Upon reaching the location they found peculiar, the Ghost Dragon took the lead. With an open mouth, he spewed a Dragon Breath, instantly clearing all the stones at the site.
It was at this moment that the Bone Armor Centipede was about to charge forward, yet the Ghost Dragon swung its head, blocking the Bone Armor Centipede.
Meanwhile, the Ghost Dragon’s tail spun, pulling out an item from beneath the recently cleared stones.
Even the Ghost Dragon was taken aback seeing the item.
"What, do you recognize this?"
"Yes, this is the Earth Vein Core, which each mineral vein slowly cultivates over time as it grows. As long as there’s this core, the resources of the vein won’t be exhausted.
Moreover, the vein has the potential to upgrade gradually.
But previously, for energy extraction, everything within these Earth Vein Cores was entirely drained.
Even if left behind, they are empty shells. What do they want with it?"