freenovelworld Chapter 283 Ghost Armor, Giant Eagle
Chapter 283 Ghost Armor, Giant Eagle
Mo Ming muttered to himself, a hint of regret in his voice. Although the drop rate of soul cards from crimson-purple level ferocious beasts was not high, it wasn't entirely impossible. He had thought that this life-or-death battle would yield some results, but in the end, he came up empty-handed.
The carcass of the Sharp-edged Tiger was enormous and grotesque, with blood gushing from the wound in its throat, staining the ground red.
Mo Ming probed the Blade Tiger's chest cavity with his sword, trying to find anything else of value, but apart from the Blade Tiger's iron-hard bones and explosive muscles, he found nothing else.
Mo Ming shook his head, feeling slightly helpless. But then he thought that he had already achieved a great victory by killing this crimson-purple level ferocious beast with only his movement skills and sword energy, without using the Bronze Six-Directional Seal or equipment skills.
He stood up, his gaze falling once again on the crimson-purple level exchange card in his hand.
The card radiated a captivating glow, as if whispering its preciousness to him. Mo Ming took a deep breath, carefully placing the exchange card into his ring, a smile returning to his face.
"Although I didn't get the Soul Card, with this Crimson Purple level exchange card, now it's just a matter of seeing where the pillar of light shoots into the sky."
He murmured to himself, then looked up at the distant sky.
......
Outside the secret realm, waves gently lapped on the sea, and sunlight filtered through thin clouds, casting a golden glow on the wooden planks of a medium-sized ship.
Inside the cabin, a dim oil lamp flickered, barely illuminating a corner of the cramped space. Three people sat in the cabin, and an inexplicable tension hung in the air.
Devil May Cry leaned back in the wooden chair, tapping the short blade in his hand lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.
His dark blue robe blended almost seamlessly into the darkness in the corner, revealing only a cold and slightly arrogant face.
Vista sat on the other side, his muscular build and long, silver-gray hair tied in a bun, a scar on his left eye making him look even sharper.
He clearly disliked the cramped space; his shoulders were pressed slightly against the cabin wall, and his expression showed impatience.
There was another person sitting next to him, wrapped in a deep purple cloak, gorgeous and mysterious. His face was completely hidden in shadow under the mask, and only his hoarse and deep voice could be heard to reveal a hint of sharpness and shrewdness.
The man who was crying first broke the silence: "Have you heard? In the next seven days, the survivors will enter the secret realm." He paused deliberately, as if observing the two men's reactions.
The man suddenly looked up, his hand gripping the short blade stopped moving, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes: "'Secret Realm'? Behind such a large-scale operation, there is most likely a struggle for resources, and it is only open to survivors."
What does this have to do with us?
A brief silence fell over the cabin, but the air seemed to tremble slightly.
A slow smile crept across Devil May Cry's lips.
He slowly lowered his short blade, leaned forward slightly, and said with barely suppressed excitement, "Ghost Kai, you're right. But what I mean is to take this opportunity to attack the Sky Island and conquer it in one fell swoop."
Vista frowned, his hand unconsciously gripping the edge of the cabin table with a muffled thud: "You're so optimistic? Sky Island... even if Mo Ming isn't there, his pets must still be guarding it."
I heard about that battle a while ago; you haven't forgotten it, have you? Those two crimson-purple level pets of his held your Thunder Leopard back for so long, otherwise, none of what happened afterward would have occurred.”
Upon hearing this, Ghost Cry looked displeased, snorted coldly, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes. "I underestimated him last time. Besides, I've tamed a few more Crimson Purple level pets recently. Taking him down will be a piece of cake."
Vista said, "Even if we can beat his pet, how are we going to get up there? Do you have a flying pet or a flying device?"
Devil May Cry remained silent. Although he was displeased, Vista's words were true. No matter how powerful he was, he... couldn't unleash his full potential!
Gui Kai coldly observed the argument between the two. When Vista stopped arguing for a moment, he chuckled and interjected, "Stop arguing. I can help you solve some key problems."
"What's the problem?" Ghost Cry's eyes sharpened as he stared directly at Ghost Kai.
Gui Kai slowly raised a hand wearing a black leather glove, made a gesture, and said in a calm and confident voice: "Sky Island is at an extremely high altitude, and it is difficult for ordinary flying vehicles to reach it."
But I have a giant eagle of the Radiant Orange level under my command, called the 'Crimson Sun Eagle'. Its flying ability is definitely enough to take you straight to the Sky Island.
Moreover, its speed and size surpass those of ordinary creatures; it is by no means ordinary. If you are willing to join forces, my Crimson Sun can serve as a crucial tool.”
Vista narrowed his eyes slightly: "Radiant Orange-level...?" His tone couldn't hide his surprise.
"Yes."
Gui Kai answered casually, gently adjusting the wick of the oil lamp and observing the solemn expressions of the two men by the light of the flame, before changing the subject.
"However, there's no free lunch in this. My condition is simple—if we successfully capture the sky island, I want half of all the resources on it."
"Share in half?"
Ghost Cry's smile vanished instantly, his razor-sharp gaze piercing Ghost Kai. "Ghost Kai, you're asking for an exorbitant amount."
The resources on the floating island are unknown, and you haven't contributed any kills, only providing a flying vehicle, and you expect us to share half with you? Do you think I'd agree?
“Devil May Cry is right,” Vista grumbled, crossing his arms. “Your terms are too much. At most, I’ll give you 20%, which is already a favor.”
Gui Kai remained unmoved by their protests, his voice as steady as a rock: "Don't rush to refuse. You know better than I do the importance of a Radiant Orange-level mount."
"Without my Crimson Sun, you wouldn't even be able to touch the edge of the Sky Island, let alone get any resources."
Ghost Cry was silent for a moment, then tapped his fingers on the table again, his gaze deep. He knew that Ghost Kai's conditions, though harsh, were not wrong; without suitable flying tools, going to the sky island was practically impossible.
However, half the resources are unacceptable to him. What should he do?
Vista's brows were furrowed, his gaze sharp as two blades fixed on Ghost Kai, clearly still hesitant about accepting his terms. Silence fell once more in the cabin, broken only by the faint hissing of the oil lamp.
Gui Kai seemed to see through their struggle, and he said leisurely, "I can promise you. If we successfully conquer the Sky Island, I will give you priority access to the key resources you want."
Of course, I won't change the 50/50 split, but I can guarantee that I won't fight for anything that's not suitable for me.
This strategy was quite persuasive. Ghost Cry slowly raised his head, his expression finally returning to calm. He looked at Ghost Kai and said in a low voice, "I can give you half, but your giant eagle must participate in the battle."
Gui Kai gave a vague smile: "Alright, then let's have a pleasant collaboration."
After a brief silence, the three of them finally nodded at the same time.
At that very moment, the tone for future actions was quietly set.