295: A true strong person dares to face the complex spiritual roots!

Cangming City, Lords Manor.

Mo Yan was closing his eyes, resting.

On the virtual light screen in front of him, everything happening inside the Steel Factory was being broadcast live.

From the army pressing in, to the artillery bombardment, then to Numinous Flower crippling Pan Ergou with a single palm, and finally General Ao Zhan killing him with a spear.

He saw the entire process clearly.

He was not surprised by this result.

If he couldn't even deal with a local tyrant entrenched in the ruins, then he would be underestimating the hero team he had personally built.

General Ao Zhan's command, Numinous Flower's defense, Tang Ketian's suppression, Hua Li's crowd control.

The four heroes each performed their duties, cooperating seamlessly.

This was the result he wanted.

And not like other Lords, relying on personal heroism or a single troop type to fight enemies head-on.

What he wanted was an overwhelming victory.

At this moment, the scene of Gun Gun sitting down and crushing a gargoyle made his eyes twitch involuntarily.

This little guy…

Ever since it had an endless supply of Ore to eat every day.

Its strength had reached an incredible level.

That seemingly harmless sit-down contained power that even General Ao Zhan probably wouldn't dare to take head-on.

The most crucial thing was that it wasn't even aware of this itself.

In its eyes, that LV5 gargoyle might not be as chewy as the iron ingot in its mouth.

Mo Yan smiled and turned off the light screen.

The next second, a series of System notification sounds rang in his mind.

"Notification: Your heroes General Ao Zhan, Numinous Flower, Tang Ketian, and Hua Li participated in battle, gaining a large amount of experience, and their Rank has increased to Lv4 (Qi Refining Fourth Level)!"

The heroes, all leveled up!

Qi Refining Fourth Level!

Next step was to clear dungeons.

Immediately following, were notifications for the new recruits.

"Notification: Your territory's talents Lin Xiaoran and Su Qingxue observed and participated in the battle, their Heart-Nature was tempered, gaining experience, and their Rank increased to Lv2 (Qi Refining Second Level)!"

Lin Xiaoran and Su Qingxue also leveled up.

Although it was only from Qi Refining Stage Layer 1 to Second Level, this was already a huge improvement.

More importantly, the "Heart-Nature was tempered" mentioned in the notification.

This was more significant than a simple Rank increase.

Only by undergoing the baptism of blood and fire could one truly shed their naivety and become a qualified warrior.

Only Chen Beixuan did not receive an upgrade notification.

Mo Yan was not surprised.

Chen Beixuan's Realm had already risen to Qi Refining Sixth Level after the rat tide, so he wouldn't break through so quickly.

Buzz—

The communicator on Mo Yan's wrist vibrated.

It was a communication request from General Ao Zhan.

Mo Yan connected.

General Ao Zhan's stern face appeared on the light screen.

"My Lord, the mission is complete, the Steel Factory is fully controlled, please give your instructions."

"What about casualties?" Mo Yan asked.

"No deaths, seven lightly injured."

"Mm." Mo Yan was very satisfied with this, "Everyone return immediately, let the military personnel enter."

"Yes!" General Ao Zhan accepted the order.

"Also," Mo Yan added, "bring that green heart from Pan Ergou's treasury back to me separately."

"As you command!"

An hour later.

General Ao Zhan led his troops back to Cangming City.

"My Lord."

The seven saluted respectfully.

"No need for formalities."

Mo Yan's gaze first fell on Chen Beixuan and the other two.

He could feel that the aura of these three people had undergone subtle changes.

Lin Xiaoran was no longer so impetuous, with a hint of steadiness in his eyes.

Su Qingxue was still cold, but with an added sharp aura.

Chen Beixuan was even more reserved, his sharp edge completely withdrawn.

"How do you feel?" Mo Yan looked at them and asked indifferently.

"Reporting, My Lord." Lin Xiaoran was the first to speak, "This subordinate… benefited immensely!"

"This subordinate understands what true war is, and also understands the importance of teamwork and discipline. The former me was too naive."

Su Qingxue: "I only understand one thing: when drawing my sword against those who should be killed, there must be no hesitation."

Chen Beixuan just looked up at Mo Yan: "Thank you."

He was thanking Mo Yan for giving him this opportunity to observe the battle.

Mo Yan nodded, not asking further.

This was the effect he wanted.

His gaze turned to Hua Li.

Hua Li understood and handed over a jade box sealed with energy.

"My Lord, this is the wood spirit heart."

Mo Yan took the jade box and opened it.

Inside the jade box, a heart, entirely emerald green, was slowly beating, as if it were alive.

Mo Yan concentrated his spirit and activated Value Insight.

"wood spirit heart (Epic): A wondrous item formed by the condensation of vast wood-elemental energy and life essence."

"Effect: Implanted into a living being, it can reshape their Foundation, bestow them with an Innate wood spirit body, greatly enhance their affinity for wood-elemental energy, and grant powerful self-healing abilities."

"Value: Extremely high. Can be used as a top-tier Cultivation resource, a main ingredient for Alchemy, or a core for a Formation."

Mo Yan's eyes flickered for a moment, he closed the jade box and put it into his Talent Space.

"What do you think of this?" Mo Yan looked at General Ao Zhan and Hua Li.

Hua Li's jade finger traced the jade box, and she smiled, "This item possesses abundant life essence. If used by someone with a flawed Foundation, it would be no less than a complete transformation, reaching the heavens in a single step."

"However, such a Heaven-Defying treasure also depends on who has the fortune to enjoy it." As she spoke, her gaze subtly drifted towards Chen Beixuan at the side.

Upon hearing this, Chen Beixuan's breathing hitched, but he quickly regained his composure and said nothing.

General Ao Zhan said in a deep voice, "Such a treasure should be decided by My Lord. No matter who it is bestowed upon, it will strengthen Cangming City."

Mo Yan was noncommittal.

He looked at the silent Chen Beixuan and suddenly spoke, "Chen Beixuan, do you want it?"

Everyone's gaze ultimately converged on Chen Beixuan.

Lin Xiaoran and Su Qingxue's eyes were full of envy.

An Epic-Rank treasure!

A wondrous item that could change a person's fate!

They couldn't even imagine it, and now, it was right in front of them, within reach.

Chen Beixuan's breathing also faltered for a moment.

The Five Elements mixed Spiritual Root, this was the greatest pain of his life.

If not for this, why would he have suffered so much scorn, making it as difficult as ascending to the heavens to even join an ordinary sword sect?

Now, an opportunity to transform himself was right before his eyes.

As long as he nodded.

However, after only a moment of distraction, Chen Beixuan's eyes became as calm as an ancient well again.

He bowed deeply to Mo Yan.

"Thank you for your kindness, My Lord."

"But, this item, this subordinate cannot accept."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room was astonished.

Lin Xiaoran and Su Qingxue's eyes widened even more, thinking they had misheard.

That was an Epic-Rank treasure!

A supreme treasure that could reshape one's Foundation!

He actually refused it?

Was he mad?

A hint of surprise also flashed in Hua Li's charming eyes; she hadn't expected this seemingly dull young man to possess such Heart-Nature.

Mo Yan did not speak, but simply looked at him quietly, waiting for an explanation.

Chen Beixuan straightened up, his gaze clear and firm.

"My Dao is the Dao of the sword."

"A mixed Spiritual Root and a difficult path of Cultivation are also a form of tempering for me."

"If I take a shortcut today by relying on external objects, my sword Heart will no longer be pure. When Heart Demon strikes in the future, I will surely be doomed forever."

What he pursued was a pure sword.

It was an indomitable sharpness that cut through everything.

If he couldn't even cut through his own flaws with his sword, then what was he Cultivating for?

As soon as these words came out, Lin Xiaoran and Su Qingxue were both stunned.

They could not understand this obsession, but they could feel the determination, and a sense of respect involuntarily arose in their hearts.

In General Ao Zhan's proud Dragon eyes, a hint of admiration for this human youth was also revealed for the first time.

True powerhouses all have a kind of stubbornness that ordinary people cannot understand.

"Good."

Mo Yan finally spoke, a smile on his face.

"What a pure sword Heart."

He did not try to persuade him further.

What he wanted was precisely this Heart-Nature from Chen Beixuan.

A person who could abandon everything for the sword, his future would never be bound by a small Five Elements mixed Spiritual Root.