[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem":3,"chapter-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-973":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},100714,141,"Chapter 973 - 358: White Crystal Stone Vein, the Wounded Giant Dragon!","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-973",973,"\u003Cp>\"Those goblins’ mecha and certain epic level war armor all need this kind of crystal stone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s said that a single Frost White Crystal Stone vein is worth ten times as much as a Secret Silver vein, if not more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing’s eyes revealed a look of realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Kandar said this, he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White Crystal Stone, this must be a more advanced ore than Secret Silver or Constant Gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contains some unique power that can enhance equipment attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from that, it can also increase the attribute special effects on equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is also one of the essential materials for crafting those powerful mecha and epic-level equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the value of this Frost White Crystal Stone, naturally, needs no further explanation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it can be mined, it will bring him immense profits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good, good, as expected of the Shining Throne!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First time using it and it gave me such a surprise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing instantly felt wide awake, eager to dispatch someone to mine this crystal vein immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kandar said, \"Lord, this Lanpuli Cave is large, apart from the White Crystal Stone vein in the deepest part, there are also some iron mines and copper mines outside...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, a group of Cave Giant Lizards have already occupied it, and there are many of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I request to deploy a Centaur squad over to clear out the Cave Giant Lizards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within a day’s time, I can clear all the monsters from this stone cave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Cao Xing’s eyes showed a contemplative look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A squad is comprised of 100 Centaurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, Cao Xing would have undoubtedly granted him this request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with just a few hours left until the system update.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must preserve his strength to the greatest extent to welcome the new version.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Cao Xing said, \"I understand, Kandar. Come back tonight, and tomorrow I’ll have you take the team over to clear the stone cave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, my Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Centaurs completely obey Cao Xing’s orders without questioning any of his decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ending the call, the sky gradually darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As night descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The workers outside gradually returned to the territory and went to the cafeteria for dining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Cao Xing thought there wouldn’t be anything else happening today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An enormous shadow suddenly appeared overhead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura emitted by this shadow was terrifying, even waking everyone in the territory who was resting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Franciska, Sarah, and Hilda among other Commander Level strong figures instantly changed their expressions, simultaneously looking towards the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang! Bang Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Room doors swung open instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victoria, Isabell, and a group of other Commander Level strong figures swiftly rushed out from their rooms!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in an instant, everyone was battle-ready!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the shadow fell with deadly speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed its target was precisely his territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing’s heart was already cloaked in darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming for me? What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea why this shadow would invade his territory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But aside from the Bright Church, he hadn’t recently provoked any formidable powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Bright Church couldn’t have discovered his identity so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, this aura wasn’t from a Griffin either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the shadow continued to fall, that sense of impending death grew even stronger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood ready for battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing quickly ordered, \"All warriors, line up according to your combat type, and prepare for battle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t attack yet, wait for my command!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of combat personnel heard this, and their expressions turned solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They tightened their grips on their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Cao Xing, who was also ready to use his trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even a Fifth Rank like Cao Xing felt powerless against this aura, let alone these soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even felt as if if this aura launched an attack, they could be obliterated in a single strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deathly pressure brought by the entity overhead was too intense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the opponent went crazy, the entire territory would suffer heavy casualties!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, no one felt afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all prepared to fight to the death for this territory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh—Whoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce wind sounds kept coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Cao Xing saw clearly what that shadow was, his pupils contracted instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was actually a giant dragon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it was a familiar giant dragon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its entire body was covered in blue scales, its wingspan reaching dozens of meters in length!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the creature awakened by the Dragon Speaker in the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summoning totem in his hand was quickly set aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing said, \"Do not attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone heard this and quickly withdrew their skill preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing immediately shut down the Arrow Tower in the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was that he did not sense any murderous intent from this giant dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Dragon Speaker controlling this dragon owed him a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this dragon should not be here to cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Cao Xing expected, the blue dragon, upon arriving at the territory a thousand meters above, did not make any attacking moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it slowed down slightly, descending towards the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the dragon hovered at about a hundred meters above the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh—Whoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of wings flapping was carried by the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the dragon’s descent, Cao Xing noticed that something seemed off about this dragon’s status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lacked the majesty it had had the first time he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura had significantly diminished!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, its dragon scales were mottled and incomplete, with some places having large patches fallen off, exposing bloody, ragged wounds underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>",925,"2026-05-28T19:24:19.545Z","2026-06-01T04:28:50.701Z",1,"novelbin.me","ccbe79acdeec9f4f9dc4507330d5967d239a40aae358a633a81874fd7eb7e192","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-974","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-972",1544,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-cover.jpg"]