Chapter 386: Chapter 387: Huazi’s Plan

Li Xiaobai furrowed his brow, not expecting them to come this quickly.

It was only a night, and Flesh Mountain had retaken the battlefield, and because of the Hellfire’s prolonged blockade, the backlash this time was quite severe.

Some big shots from Flesh Mountain had burst forth.

Yang Guang also had a tight frown on his face. He found it very troublesome, as these formidable Flesh Mountains had always been tucked away deep in the frontier, and even now, with the widespread resurgence of Flesh Mountain, there were no signs of breaking the balance.

What remained on the battlefield were still mostly Flesh Mountains of the Tribulation Crossing Stage, with the occasional emergence of one or two big names who could be quickly pushed back.

But they had never expected that the dark flames would provoke such a strong rebound.

The current situation on the battlefield was such that the cultivators from the fourth battlefield alone would probably have a hard time wiping out Flesh Mountain completely.

“I’ve already sought help from the other city lords, but they all brushed me off with various excuses, presumably because they want to see the Fire Qilin Saint Child out of the game first.”

A trace of indignation flashed in Yang Guang’s eyes. He knew what those people were thinking. If the fourth battlefield were breached, they could divide Cai Kunxu’s resources to strengthen their own city’s forces.

Moreover, given the current struggle within the Fire Qilin Cave, the other Saint Heirs were also very happy to see this happen.

It was likely that a deal had already been completed between the City Lord and the several Saint Heirs.

After all, a Saint Heir holds a significant status within the Fire Qilin Cave, possessing numerous privileges that can bring considerable benefits to a City Lord.

“Heh, these are just trivial matters. I’ll take a quick trip,” Li Xiaobai said with a chuckle. Having Flesh Mountains emerge was exactly what he had been hoping for, as these were valuable nourishments.

“Young Master Li may not know, but Hellfire is only a temporary solution, and it will provoke a strong backlash from the powerful Flesh Mountains. Just a few nights of burning have already drawn out Flesh Mountains with strength surpassing that of the Tribulation Crossing Stage cultivators. If we continue to burn them, sooner or later there will appear Flesh Mountains that are not afraid of the black flame.”

“By then, the border of our human race will be under immense pressure, and there might even be many needless sacrifices.”

Yang Guang hurriedly said. The current Flesh Mountains appearing on the battlefield were not what he was worried about, as Cai Kunxu could drive them back with his intervention.

His true concern was that Hellfire had completely awakened the Flesh Mountains deep within, and those powerful Flesh Mountains, having been agitated, might emerge ahead of time. The Mainland’s powerhouses from the various races were preparing for the upcoming struggle for the Immortal Spirit Qi, not at all focused on the border.

If the colossal Flesh Mountains started appearing collectively, it would be very difficult for the border to handle them.

Cai Kunxu felt about the same. While he did have his small schemes, in the end, he was also making efforts for the battlefield.

Now, with the situation deteriorating, it was not something that could be resolved with just a bit of cleverness.

Li Xiaobai understood the concerns of Yang Guang and Cai Kunxu. The burning of Hellfire could indeed cause a more intense backlash, and while it provided a temporary solution, it only solved surface problems. To eradicate the issue, action needed to be taken at the root.

This was something Li Xiaobai had already thought about in advance.

“The two City Lords need not worry. Regarding this matter, I have a strategy in mind,” he said.

“As the saying goes, to forge iron, one must be strong oneself. Even if we could sweep away all of Flesh Mountain, this battlefield ultimately belongs to those cultivators stationed at the border. Only when they become truly powerful can they alleviate the pressure on the border battlefield.”

Yang Guang’s expression shifted, “Then may I ask what Young Master Li plans to do to enhance the strength of the border cultivators?”

“City Lord Yang, who would you say is the greatest enemy of the border cultivators?” Li Xiaobai asked with a light smile.

“Of course, it’s the Flesh Mountain.”

Yang Guang replied.

“Where does the threat of the Flesh Mountain mainly manifest for cultivators?”

Li Xiaobai continued to inquire.

“Its main attack is to affect the cultivator’s Primordial Spirit and mental state, plunging them into endless madness. This is the primary method of assault for the Flesh Mountain. As for the higher-level, larger Flesh Mountains, the City Lord will handle them.”

“But enhancing the power of the Primordial Spirit is extremely difficult,” he said. “Even with Heaven and Earth Treasures, the improvement one can achieve is very limited, not to mention various factors such as talent.”

“Not to mention the countless cultivators on the frontier, the Heaven and Earth Treasures needed are massive.”

Yang Guang said, vaguely guessing that Li Xiaobai intended to work on the cultivators’ Primordial Spirit Power.

Indeed, if the Primordial Spirit is strong, one could last longer in the blood mist of the Flesh Mountain, but enhancing the Primordial Spirit is not that simple.

“Hehe, who said I was going to help cultivators enhance their Primordial Spirits? City Lord Yang, have you ever heard of Huazi?”

Li Xiaobai said with a smile.

“What is a Huazi?”

Yang Guang was utterly confused.

Li Xiaobai flipped his wrist, took out a Huazi, and stuffed it into Yang Guang’s mouth.

Upon lighting the Huazi, Yang Guang couldn’t help but take a puff, and in just an instant, he was stunned. When he inhaled the Huazi into his abdomen, it felt as if his mind instantly became clear and refreshed, his Spiritual Platform brightened, and his internal organs seemed to be cleansed.

Not only that, all the perplexing issues he had with cultivation seemed to resolve themselves at that moment, his body and mind reaching an ultimate state of comfort.

In a vague sense, he even felt that he had touched the threshold of a breakthrough into the Mahayana Realm.

Ignoring the astonished looks from the surrounding cultivators, Yang Guang kept puffing on the Huazi, his eyes gleaming ever brighter, completely absorbed in the experience.

Cai Kunxu and the others, seeing this scene, were all dumbfounded. What on earth was this Huazi that made Yang Guang show such a bewildered side, casting aside all concern for his image?

Coming closer, feeling the smoke exhaled by Yang Guang, they too felt a clarity in their Spiritual Platforms and their comprehension appeared to leap in an instant, resolving all the cultivation issues they had before.

A surge of shock and amazement rose in their hearts. Just a puff of second-hand smoke could have such an effect; what kind of treasure was this Huazi?

Especially Cai Kunxu, who was the most surprised – he was a cultivator of the Great Crossing Realm. After smelling the smoke, he actually had a sensation of breakthrough.

If he were to continue concentrating on cultivation for a few more days, he might indeed make some modest progress.

A treasure that could help Great Crossing Realm Cultivators make a breakthrough would cause a frenzy wherever it went. No wonder the old ancestors of all races in Central Province offered astronomical rewards for the live capture of Li Xiaobai – the secret of the Huazi alone was enough to drive many people mad.

Yang Guang’s expression was still somewhat dazed, only coming to his senses when the cigarette was burnt down to the end and his lips were scalded.

He looked at Li Xiaobai with an even more astonished gaze.

“What in the world is this? Just one has made me show signs of a breakthrough!”

“This item is called Huazi. The method to make it is very simple; I can produce it in large quantities. City Lord Yang, what do you think about distributing Huazi on the frontier battlefield to combat the assault of the Flesh Mountain on the cultivators’ minds?”