266: 78 Thor’s Hammer Fortress (Part 2)_1 266: 78 Thor’s Hammer Fortress (Part 2)_1 Chang Hao revealed a hint of a smile on his face, “Getting into the city is rather easy, Zi, until what time will the northern city gates of Thor Hammer Fort remain open?”
Zi answered, “Around evening.
But only Beastmen can pass through.
To guard against human invasions, the checks at the north gate have always been very stringent.”
Chang Hao chuckled and said, “The checks are not a problem.
Let’s wait for evening, then.
I have a way to let everyone swagger into the city without any Beastmen stopping us.”
Just as everyone was about to ask Chang Hao what method he’d use, he had already run off to the side, mysteriously tinkering with something.
Standing on the mountain top, Ye Yinzhu looked into the distance towards Thor Hammer Fort.
As Zi had said, the fortress was built against the mountain, flanked by the undulating Burna Mountain Range, and Thor Hammer Fort was like a massive gate within this mountain range, cutting off the outer world from the Northernmost Wilderness.
The walls on the north side that faced the interior of the Northernmost Wilderness were much shorter than those facing the human side, but they still stood eighty meters tall.
On the sturdy walls, numerous Beastman soldiers patrolled back and forth.
In the days approaching the fortress, the closer they got, the more Beastmen they encountered.
Fortunately, with everyone’s strength being considerable and Sura Minjie’s skilled scouting, they could always easily avoid the Beastmen and make their way here through the small paths.
Suddenly, an idea struck Ye Yinzhu, and he remembered the geographical location of Qin City.
In terms of terrain, Qin City and Thor Hammer Fort resembled each other, except that the mountain peaks before entering the city weren’t as broad as those here at Thor Hammer Fort.
If one could seal off the gap between the two highest peaks like Thor Hammer Fort, wouldn’t that essentially close off the entire Burna Mountain Range?
By setting up some defensive mechanisms on the mountain, the whole Burna Mountain Range could then bee an immense inner city.
There’s no need to worry too much about the North.
The peaks of the Burna Mountain Range were even higher than the Northernmost Wilderness Boundary; an attack like the last one, without an army for cover, would be impossible for the Beastmen to execute again.
The Burna Mountain Range was truly a natural defense for Qin City!
But sealing the passageway between the two peaks was no easy feat.
Not to mention the colossal scale of the project, just the human and material resources required presented a huge problem.
He thought it better to ask Sister Anya later.
As for the construction of Qin City, Ye Yinzhu now had some initial concepts in mind, they just weren’t fully fleshed out yet.
After all, he lacked any experience in this area.
He felt, however, that if the Burna Mountain Range could be made impervious, even if the people of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans were to move here, they wouldn’t have anything to fear.
As Zi mentioned, once Zi took control of the Beastman Clan, with the Northernmost Wilderness as their stronghold, the foundation of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans would be solid, and any development from there would be much easier.
These thoughts didn’t linger too long in Ye Yinzhu’s mind, as he knew that he was only a third-generation disciple within the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans.
Ignoring whether the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans would move to Qin City, even if they did, it was unlikely anyone would listen to him.
Better to focus on Qin City’s construction first.
To what extent he could develop it, only time would tell.
He was only seventeen this year, so there was plenty of time.
As evening approached, it was time for Chang Hao’s secret to be revealed.
When the group descended from the small hill, in his hands was a chessboard made of a material that was neither gold nor wood, with black and white pieces clearly distinguished on it.
It seemed to be the beginning of a game of Go, a star-spangled chessboard arrangement that gave off a strange feeling.
Chang Hao held the chessboard in his left hand while his right hand was holding several chess pieces, and as soon as everyone descended the hill, he immediately placed two black pieces and one white piece onto the chessboard.
“Stellar Chessboard, hide.” As Chang Hao uttered the mand, his spiritual power instantly poured into the entire chessboard, and a strange sensation immediately spread, as if an invisible shield covered everyone’s bodies.
However, none of them noticed any change in their appearance.
Chang Hao reminded, “Starting now, no one should use magic or Douqi.
I’ve set up an Invisibility Barrier with the chessboard.
As long as my spiritual power doesn’t run out, this barrier will remain, making us invisible to others, yet allowing us to see outside.
But once you use Douqi or magic, you’ll be exposed.
Now we can strut right into the city.
The barrier covers a fifteen square meter area, so remember to stay within this range around me.
When we enter the city, do not touch any Beastmen, and we should have no problems.”
Haiyang and Sura looked at Chang Hao in amazement.
In their knowledge, they had never heard of Space Attribute magic being cast through a chessboard, and an Invisibility Barrier was even more unheard of.
In the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans, after enduring humiliation and heavy burdens for centuries and gradually growing stronger, the Four Magic Sects had more than just the Zither Sect’s powerful Zither Magic; the other three sects also had their own unique skills.
The Chess Sect’s Stellar Chessboard Array was one of the most magical abilities of the Chess Sect.
Not only them, even Ye Yinzhu and Ma Liang could hardly fathom it.
“Wait a moment,” Crimson Spirit suddenly called out timidly, drawing everyone’s attention to him.
Ye Yinzhu kindly asked, “What’s the matter, Red Spirit?”
Red Spirit said, “Your Excellency, the Zither Emperor, let me attach myself to you.
My appearance is too conspicuous, and I fear that upon arrival at Thor Hammer Fort, I might cause you trouble.
Just like the Behemoth Beasts, he also addressed Ye Yinzhu as the Zither Emperor, which everyone had already accepted without question, for Ye Yinzhu’s magical zither music had already conquered everyone’s hearts.”
Ye Yinzhu was struck by a thought.
That’s right!
Red Spirit had once been hunted by the wolf riders of the Thunder God Tribe.
Sneaking into the city while invisible wasn’t problematic, but if he were to reveal himself afterward, and if any members of the Beastman Clan were to see him, that could lead to serious issues.
Escaping from the interior of Thor Hammer Fort would probably only be possible for a freak like the War Behemoth Glacis.
Nevertheless, Red Spirit’s words sparked his interest.
“Attach?
How so?
Do your Crimson Spirits possess some special ability?” Ye Yinzhu asked, puzzled.
A look of intoxication crossed Red Spirit’s face, “Your Excellency, the Zither Emperor, do you still remember that piece of Krypton Gold?”
Ye Yinzhu nodded, “Of course, I remember.
Most of that Krypton Gold is still in my space ring.”
Red Spirit said with some excitement, “It’s that piece of Krypton Gold.
During the days I’ve spent with you, listening to your zither music, my absorption rate of Krypton Gold has reached a terrifying level.
Every day, I can clearly feel my body changing.
In such a short time, I’ve already absorbed more than sixty percent of that Krypton Gold.
It may seem like there’s no change to my appearance, but in reality, my fundamental power is starting to transform.
Attachment is a new ability I’ve obtained.
We Crimson Spirits feed on rare metals, so naturally, we contain a large amount of metallic elements.
After absorbing the Krypton Gold, the changes in my body have bee even more apparent.
Put simply, I am now like a piece of living metal.
I already know what changes will occur after I’ve fully absorbed the Krypton Gold.”
This time, even Zi became curious, “What kind of change is that?”
Red Spirit answered, “Transformation.
By controlling the metallic elements in my body, I can mutate and take on any form I want under my control.
The current attachment ability is one of the basic aspects of transformation.
Once I attach myself to any creature, I can municate with that creature’s mind and help them through my own transformation.
At the same time, I can hide myself within that being, invisible to others unless I wish to be seen.”
Ye Yinzhu and Zi exchanged a glance.
To them, Red Spirit’s most crucial ability was his discovery of rare metals.
What did this new transformation ability mean for Red Spirit?
A seventh-rank Magical Beast with only the strength of a rank four Magical Beast couldn’t bee a significant force even after transformation.
Therefore, they didn’t think too much about it, and Ye Yinzhu immediately agreed to Red Spirit’s attachment.
A faint red flame ignited around Red Spirit, which wasn’t a true flame, for it bore no warmth.
With a flash of red light, Red Spirit’s body turned into a streak of light and slipped into the Moon God’s protection robe.
Ye Yinzhu only felt a warm sensation on his back, as if something had indeed been added to him, but without any added weight.
In his spiritual imprint, there seemed to be a weak spiritual aura seeking contact.
Opening up his spiritual imprint and allowing Red Spirit’s spiritual aura to enter, instantaneously, just as Red Spirit had described, harmonious munication was achieved with Ye Yinzhu.
Without speaking, they could understand each other’s thoughts through their spiritual link.
Having resolved Red Spirit’s issue, Ye Yinzhu gestured to Chang Hao, “Let’s go.
Remember Chang Hao’s words, everyone—do not activate Douqi or Magic Power.
Stay alert at all times.”
Without a doubt, Ye Yinzhu and Zi were the two strongest among the group.
Ye Yinzhu walked at the forefront, with Sura beside him, while the three mages, Haiyang, Chang Hao, and Ma Liang, stayed in the middle.
Zi brought up the rear, and the group of six maintained an even distance, proceeding cautiously towards Thor Hammer Fort.
It was now evening, and the number of people entering the fortress from the direction of the Northernmost Wilderness was sparse pared to daytime.
It was also when the fortress guards were at their most relaxed.
In a while, as the sun would set pletely, the fortress gates would close.
As they approached the fortress gates, everyone couldn’t help feeling tense, just as Chang Hao had said.
Within the Invisibility Barrier, the Beastman outside were pletely unaware of their presence.
They traveled along the edge of the fortress, thus avoiding any encounter with the Beastman.
(To be continued.
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