Chapter 558

No, that's not right. After the last Xinhuang Town battle, the evil energy collected by the Beijia disciple using the Punishment Dragon Pillar was pitifully small, which shows that it had a powerful competitor at that time, He Lingchuan guessed that it was the Great Fang Hu. If the Great Fang Hu could also collect evil energy, did Lady Mitian still need to make the Punishment Dragon Pillar?

Shao Jian didn't recognize this thing either: "This is?"

"This object can collect a large amount of human evil energy, and can pass through the Heavenly Net barrier by way of sacrifice; every god will like it." Lady Mitian smiled slightly, "I named it the Punishment Dragon Pillar."

He Lingchuan's expression remained unchanged, but his heart surged again.

The Punishment Dragon Pillar was named by Lady Mitian, so does that mean this thing started with her?

But the disciple of the Frost Leaf National Master said that the tradition of collecting evil energy for salvation had lasted for four or five hundred years.

"Large amount?" Shao Jian's face changed immediately, "Can evil energy be collected artificially? Your Punishment Dragon Pillar...?"

"Of course." Lady Mitian handed the copper tube to him, "As long as the Punishment Dragon Pillar is activated, the evil energy within ten miles will be sucked dry day and night."

"This, this..." Shao Jian didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Evil energy to gods is like spiritual energy to all things in the world. They have been studying ways to collect evil energy privately, but the effect is minimal." Lady Mitian said slowly, "Without the Great Fang Hu, no one can build a Punishment Dragon Pillar."

He Lingchuan's ears moved. So the key to making the Punishment Dragon Pillar lies in the Great Fang Hu? Just this point alone is enough reason for the gods to covet the Great Fang Hu.

"The task you entrusted to me is?"

"I used divine remains to make many Punishment Dragon Pillars." Obviously, the one in her hand was just a sample, "You and your men must take them to countries and civilians who worship small gods and evil gods, and explain their functions clearly. Remember, don't let them trace it back to you in the process..."

Divine remains? He Lingchuan's heart moved slightly; so General Hong went to the Xiji Royal Palace to dig up divine remains last time for this purpose.

In other words, from a historical point of view, Panlongcheng is the source of the Punishment Dragon Pillar?

The Beijia National Master lied to his believers.

"I used aliases to set up business properties in various countries..." Shao Jian hadn't finished speaking when the door of the Gange Hall creaked open again, and Zhong Shengguang walked in with big strides.

"Brother Shao!"

Shao Jian smiled heartily and greeted him: "Commander Zhong!"

The two shook fists and patted each other on the shoulders, with sincere smiles in their eyes.

Just from this action, He Lingchuan could see that these two had a deep friendship.

It could be said that most of Zhong Shengguang's life trajectory changed because of Shao Jian.

"It's been three years since we last parted." Zhong Shengguang sighed, "Time passes too quickly."

"You are more energetic." Shao Jian smiled, "Three years ago you were still sighing with me, but now you are in high spirits!"

Panlongcheng was severely pitted by the mother country five years ago, and three years ago it hadn't recovered its vitality. Zhong Shengguang faced internal and external troubles and was racking his brains every day. But now Panlongcheng had not only stood firm again but also had substantial development, so Zhong Shengguang's mental outlook was naturally different from before.

However, Zhong Shengguang swept his eyes across the table and saw the Punishment Dragon Pillar, and couldn't help but change color: "This is..."

He looked at Lady Mitian: "Did you really make it?"

Lady Mitian gave a hmm: "I was just about to have Shao Jian take it out and send it to other gods."

Zhong Shengguang obviously hesitated for a moment before saying: "It is best to discuss this matter in the long run."

"Long run?" Lady Mitian's gaze slowly turned to his face, "Do you think we have a lot of time?"

"Other gods will definitely do their best to collect evil energy after getting the Punishment Dragon Pillar."

"Otherwise, evil energy will also be sucked away by the Heavenly Net, and not much will be left in the world." Lady Mitian said indifferently, "If you want the spiritual energy of the world to recover quickly, the most effective way is to incite civil war among the gods and promote their fall. Is there any dispute about this?"

He Lingchuan listened with his eyes moving, and various thoughts came one after another.

The amount of information in this sentence was too large.

Zhong Shengguang should have known this long ago, and just continued: "I'm just afraid that in order to occupy more evil energy for themselves, they will first try every means to incite war in the world."

What way can make humans die suddenly and in large numbers during their youth and prime, that is, the period when life essence is most abundant?

I'm afraid only war.

War can create the most evil energy in a short time.

Lady Mitian said coldly: "Look at the world now, does it look like a peaceful appearance?"

Zhong Shengguang shook his head: "If because we made the Punishment Dragon Pillar, the wars in the world become more frequent and the people are plunged into misery, then it is against the Heavenly Dao and against the original intention!"

"Heavenly Dao and original intention, can they overthrow Beijia, can they overthrow the gods?" Lady Mitian raised her eyebrows and forced her way toward him step by step, "Zhong Shengguang, are you soft-hearted? I think after you finished fighting Xiji, you really want to take the opportunity to return to the Xiluo Nation!"

He Lingchuan stood by the door and felt unprecedented pressure. The pressure suddenly released by the god was like a mountain collapsing in front, which human power could not resist.

I don't know what Zhong Shengguang, who was facing her directly, felt at this moment.

Zhong Shengguang swayed twice, his face flushed, but his back was still straight.

He said sternly: "Absolutely not! We have an agreement first!"

At the same time, he made a gesture to He Lingchuan and Shao Jian.

The two immediately left the Gange Hall.

He Lingchuan had just closed the door when he heard a loud bang from inside.

Shao Jian pressed his neck: "Long table?"

He Lingchuan whispered: "Eight-hundred-year-old iron wood." What a pity.

The four guards in the courtyard also looked at the Gange Hall at the sound.

He Lingchuan waved his hand at them, and the four stopped paying attention.

It was called Gange Hall, so what's strange about occasionally making a big move? However, there was no movement in the hall soon, obviously Lady Mitian had set up a soundproof barrier.

Zhong Shengguang had made a contract with it when he rewarded the gods. As long as the agreement was not broken, Commander Zhong should be safe.

He Lingchuan was not worried about this point.

Shao Jian smiled at him: "You know my name, but outside I am surnamed Wu, named Shan, wandering in many countries, managing several merchant teams under my hands."

He Lingchuan immediately said: "Mr. Wu."

Obviously, Shao Jian did not retire after completing the Yuan King's entrustment, but changed his identity to continue walking in the world and collecting information.

He Lingchuan knew very well that wandering merchants were one of the best means to cover their identities and obtain information.

For this nephew of the Yuan King, he also had great respect.

Shao Jian didn't know what the teenager was thinking, but he could feel the respect from him.

"Living without a fixed location, earning a little hard-earned money." Shao Jian asked casually, "Did you participate in the Xiji national war?"

To be promoted quickly in the Great Wind army, one mostly has to rely on military merit.

He Lingchuan smiled: "From beginning to end."

Shao Jian patted his arm and said sincerely: "Good boy!"

Excellent young people are the hope of this city.

Not long after, the door of the Gange Hall opened again.

Shao Jian and He Lingchuan walked back in. The latter closed the door behind him and saw that the atmosphere in the hall was no longer tense, and Lady Mitian had returned to indifference.

But that long table made of iron wood had already broken into two pieces from the middle.

The fracture was not very flat, not like it was cut by a sharp weapon.

He Lingchuan felt a chill in his heart; even if the eight-hundred-year-old iron wood was cut with the Fusheng Blade, it wouldn't be easy without triggering the breaking army effect.

"Still according to the original plan, Shao Jian will spread all the Punishment Dragon Pillars at once. Fast! Before the gods of Lingxu notice." She said sternly, "The faster you spread them, the safer you will be."

As long as Shao Jian hides after quickly spreading the Punishment Dragon Pillars, even if the gods of Lingxu City discover the existence of the Punishment Dragon Pillars, it will be difficult to trace the source.

Once new things appear, there will always be a process from being accepted to being noticed.

"It just so happens that the new trade route from Panlongcheng to the southern seaport has been opened, and you take a ship to sea to bypass Beijia, and the speed is more than two or three times faster than before."

Once the new trade route is opened, the connection between Panlongcheng and the outside world is greatly strengthened.

This is a huge progress.

"This time, I took that new road to Panlongcheng." Shao Jian said, "However, no matter how I spread it, I'm afraid the Punishment Dragon Pillar will eventually flow to Beijia."

"Eventually?" Lady Mitian laughed, "That couldn't be better! Do you think the gods of Lingxu are of one mind?"

Shao Jian took on this arduous task.

He Lingchuan noticed that when she arranged the task, Zhong Shengguang remained silent, his brows furrowed.

He didn't agree, but didn't oppose it in the end.

This small conflict shows that Zhong Shengguang and Lady Mitian are not of one mind.

Nor should they be.

He Lingchuan sighed secretly.

How can gods and humans cooperate sincerely without reservation?

Lady Mitian asked Shao Jian: "In the next few days, you still have to talk about business and import goods in Panlongcheng, right?"

"Yes." Importing goods on the surface and executing tasks in secret is Shao Jian's protective color.

"This afternoon, Zhong Shengguang and I are leaving the city to handle affairs." General Hong's eyes shifted and called He Lingchuan forward, "Broken Blade, while Shao Jian is in Panlongcheng, you are his personal bodyguard."

"Yes." This order was exactly what He Lingchuan wanted.

General Hong then handed over a black iron ring: "There are 1,200 Punishment Dragon Pillars in here, temporarily kept by you. When Shao Jian leaves the city, you will hand them over to him."

Obviously, she didn't trust Shao Jian, fearing that he would be stolen while wandering in the city.

Shao Jian was stunned: "1,200?"

He Lingchuan took it respectfully and put it away, secretly surprised in his heart.

This quantity is really large; not much time has passed since the last exploration of the divine tomb, and Lady Mitian can refine more than 1,000 Punishment Dragon Pillars?

Is the difficulty of refining this thing very low? "As long as there is a Great Fang Hu, as long as there are materials, isn't this thing as many as you want?" Lady Mitian sneered, "Why must I study it? Because its demand must be very large!"

This last sentence made He Lingchuan think deeply and fear.

Lady Mitian also told Shao Jian: "Don't take it out and use it yourself. Some of the Punishment Dragon Pillars are stained with the breath of the Great Fang Hu, and it is very likely to alarm some gods worshipped by Beijia when used for the first time, attracting unnecessary attention."

Shao Jian was surprised: "Only for the first time?"

"Yes, otherwise, if they are caught red-handed by the gods of Lingxu every time, where would other small gods dare to use them? That wouldn't be fun."

(End of chapter)