Chapter 476

Chapter 476: Sparring

"Master, the Cloud Saint Beast King has been spotted in the Precious Artifact Rabbit Clan," Grape reported.

"She’s already left," Grape added.

"Let her go. Even if we use the railgun now, it would only scare her off without achieving anything significant," Xu Fan said, dismissing the idea of such a futile action.

Currently, the Cloud Saint Beast King is unaware of the railgun’s full capabilities. Firing too many railguns would only make it easier for her to devise a countermeasure.

The situation is one of mutual probing, with each side still gauging the other’s strengths and weaknesses—a state Xu Fan finds advantageous.

That night, Xu Fan was in his room within the Steel Wall, reviewing documents about the Holy Lion Clan.

"If it weren’t for our adversarial relationship, the Holy Lion Clan would be quite admirable," Xu Fan commented as he read through the materials.

According to Xu Fan, the Holy Lion Clan is the only major faction in the demon race that has proposed the idea of unification.

They promote peace within their own territories and expansion into others, aiming to end internal conflicts among the beast race and focus all resources on conquering worlds beyond the demon realm.

"The concept is appealing but overly idealistic," Xu Fan chuckled.

Such a strategy should only be proposed by the most powerful royal families in the demon race.

He was well aware of the demon realm’s history, where interracial slaughter and genocide were commonplace.

While the human race has its own issues, it is relatively much more peaceful.

"Master, the Cloud Saint Beast King has appeared in the layers of the precious artifact satellite and is searching for the Demon Suppressing Star," Grape informed.

"Haha, the hidden system I installed back then can finally be put to good use," Xu Fan laughed.

When he first created these precious artifact satellites, incorporating hidden features was his top priority.

At that moment, the Cloud Saint Beast King was hundreds of miles above the ground, scanning every inch of space with her thoughts.

"Where is that giant cannon hidden?" the Cloud Saint Beast King wondered aloud, gazing at the vast starry sky.

The sky is much more challenging to navigate than the ground.

"No matter how powerful you are as a beast king, with such a vast sky, you’ll have to search for yourself," Xu Fan said with a smile, clearly feeling confident about his advantage over the Cloud Saint Beast King.

"If that giant cannon can fire four shots in a row, I will be injured. If it fires the fifth shot, then…"

The Cloud Saint Beast King’s expression darkened.

She wasn’t willing to risk her life recklessly.

"However, I still have my ways; humans, just wait!" the Cloud Saint Beast King declared as she flew toward the gathering place of her demon army.

Not long after, a strange giant bird emerged from the border camp of the Holy Lion Clan’s army, flying at an incredible speed towards their holy city.

Everything that unfolded was under Xu Fan’s control.

"Now I can relax; that lioness isn’t making a forceful move. After a month, she will be led by the nose," Xu Fan said with a sly smile.

"If the Grand Elder were in the secular world, he would undoubtedly be a legendary military figure," Spirit Cut praised from the side.

"Not as impressive as Spirit Cut Elder suggests; an ordinary person could figure it out," Xu Fan remarked, gazing into the distance while sitting atop the Steel Wall.

At that moment, the density of spiritual energy on the Steel Wall was slightly lower than before.

"Grape, how much progress has been made on the fasting Gathering Spirit Formation?" Xu Fan asked inwardly.

"It’s 15% complete, and the remaining precious artifact satellites are being gradually modified," Grape replied.

"Good, the progress is quite fast, and we’re starting to see results," Xu Fan said.

"By the way, make sure the corresponding receiver for the fasting Gathering Spirit Formation is prepared in advance."

"Understood, it’s already being prepared."

Xu Fan nodded, gazing into the distance at the untamed land of the demon race, lost in thought.

At that moment, a young boy approached, carrying a pot of tea.

"Chufan, why are you here? You should head back," Spirit Cut said with concern.

With Li Chufan’s small frame, even a slight combat backlash could endanger his life.

"Don’t worry, Chufan is safe here," Xu Fan said, calm and composed.

Xu Fan picked up a cup of tea brewed by Li Chufan and took a sip.

"Next time, just have Grape bring the tea over," Xu Fan said kindly to Li Chufan.

Spirit Cut also took a cup and sipped it, then nodded, saying, "Your Master Ancestor is right."

At that moment, Xu Fan, with some free time on the Steel Wall, controlled a Core Formation Stage Puppet, wielding the Spirit Breaking, to spar with Spirit Cut.

"Grand Elder, is this the celestial tool your partner gifted you?" Spirit Cut asked enviously, eyeing the stick in the puppet’s hand.

"Yes, but unfortunately, there are no disciples in our sect skilled with a staff, so I’m using it for now," Xu Fan replied with a smile.

Spirit Cut sensed the power of the Spirit Breaking and couldn’t help but drool.

Though the stick looked unimpressive, its power far surpassed that of the Heavy Water Source Blade in his hand.

The Heavy Water Source Blade was merely an entry-level celestial tool, while Spirit Breaking was on a whole different level.

The difference between the two was immediately clear.

"Grand Elder, are you using me to test the celestial tool?" Spirit Cut asked, feeling that Xu Fan was showing off his celestial tool or subtly boasting about his partner.

"Spirit Cut Elder, you’re overthinking it. I just want to test the limits of this Core Formation stage puppet," Xu Fan said, considering refining another puppet suited for the celestial tool.

"Then let’s give it a try. If this Core Formation stage puppet gets damaged, Grand Elder, don’t blame me," Spirit Cut said with a smile.

"It’s fine; this puppet is easy to refine. If it gets damaged, I can just make another one," Xu Fan replied.

After all, this puppet was modular. If it got damaged, couldn’t it be reassembled?

At that moment, Spirit Cut wielded the Heavy Water Source Blade, which turned into blood light and appeared outside the Steel Wall.

The Core Formation stage puppet swung the Spirit Breaking directly at him.

"Haha, Grand Elder, while you are impressive, your cultivation still falls short," Spirit Cut said, confident he could easily dodge this strike.

Just as Spirit Cut was about to evade, he suddenly felt the blood sea surrounding him come under a powerful attack.

"Boom~"

Caught off guard, Spirit Cut was sent flying.

"Even when catching a rabbit, one must use all their strength; Spirit Cut Elder, you underestimated your opponent," Xu Fan’s voice echoed through the sky.

The people on the Steel Wall looked at Xu Fan with admiration.

"Come on again; I don’t believe you can hit me next time!" Spirit Cut said, frustrated.

At that moment, the Core Formation stage puppet attacked again with a swing.

Seeing the gigantic stick imbued with the power of Spirit Breaking, Spirit Cut’s expression shifted from disdain to seriousness.

He controlled his spiritual energy within the Core Formation stage and engaged in a fierce battle with the puppet.

The blood sea’s stick shadows and blade lights showcased true combat to those on the Steel Wall.

Xu Fan controlled the puppet to unleash extreme attacks, while Grape meticulously recorded the data from each strike.

In the end, Spirit Cut no longer held back his spiritual energy and, with a horizontal slash, cleaved the puppet into several pieces.