Chapter 203: Encounter with Venerable Xuesha!

Chapter 203: Encounter with Venerable Xuesha!

"This city is under the control of the Valley of Sound and is an important city," explained Elder Liu Tian while storing the spaceship, introducing the city to Xiao Ze.

"This city has been built on a special mineral deposit that produces echo minerals. The weapons made from this mineral are of great help to practitioners of combat techniques based on sound waves."

"However, there was an attack by Venerable Xuesha on this city, which forced the Valley of Sound to significantly reinforce its defense, even sending a top-level Dou Zong elder to protect it."

"Venerable Xuesha attacked this city?" Xiao Ze slightly raised his eyebrows while looking at the city.

Although the city was still prosperous and bustling, it was evident that almost half of it had a different appearance.

Initially, Xiao Ze thought it was due to problematic city expansion, but now he saw it was because of Venerable Xuesha's attack.

"That's right. The benefits of the echo mineral are enormous. Despite the attack, the Valley of Sound did not abandon the city."

"Moreover, seeing the powerful wealth of the Valley of Sound, many people are attracted by these amazing profits and continuously come to the City."

Elder Liu Tian provided a summary of the city's important events and then said to the group, "Today we will rest here for a day. Tomorrow, the people from the Valley of Sound will come to receive us."

The group arrived at the headquarters of the Valley of Sound in the city, where they were greeted by the city lord, Yin Li, a powerful Dou Zong.

"Distinguished guests from Danta, you have traveled from afar, please come in to rest," said Yin Li, dressed in a silver robe adorned with intricate patterns.

"I greet Yin Li, still as imposing as ever," commented Elder Liu Tian with a smile.

"Elder Liu Tian, don't exaggerate. I am still stuck, far from reaching the level of a Venerable," replied Yin Li with a sigh, feeling he lacked the potential to reach the Dou Zun level.

"Things change, don't underestimate yourself, Elder Yin Li."

During the conversation, Yin Li directed his gaze to Xiao Ze, noticing he was a new face among the known ones.

"Allow me to introduce, this is Xiao Ze, the new elder of Danta. He has exceptional talent and a promising future."

"It is an honor to meet you, Elder Yin Li," greeted Xiao Ze.

"The honor is mine. Being an elder of Danta at such a young age is impressive."

At the headquarters of the Valley of Sound, Yin Li prepared a banquet to welcome the Danta team.

After the meal, Yin Li requested a private conversation with Elder Liu Tian.

Xiao Ze took the Danta disciples to the accommodation prepared by Yin Li.

Each disciple chose a residence. After seeing where Dan Chen was staying, Xiao Ze decided to stay in the neighboring residence.

"Your cousin asked me to look after you. Being close will be convenient in case anything happens."

"Thank you, Elder Xiao Ze," responded Dan Chen with a smile.

Shortly after, Elder Liu Tian returned to the courtyard. Xiao Ze was not the type to meddle in others' affairs.

But he was interested in exploring the city.

He informed Elder Liu Tian of his departure, trusting that with his presence, the Danta disciples would be safe.

As night fell, the city remained vibrant and bustling.

Xiao Ze walked the streets, playing with a dagger made of echo mineral, which emitted a sharp sound when moved.

"This echo mineral is peculiar, it seems solid but has countless fine holes."

"Weapons made from this mineral are really beneficial for practitioners of combat techniques based on sound waves."

"Moreover, forging this mineral must be different from common weapons. If melted in the usual way, it would lose its special properties."

Xiao Ze thought of some ways to handle the echo mineral, but none were suitable for general use.

"I might try to obtain some raw mineral and experiment with it."

Unfortunately, in the city, private sale of raw mineral is not allowed.

Being a resource controlled by the Valley of Sound, only finished weapons circulate in the market.

"Do they prohibit the sale of raw mineral to control the manufacturing of echo weapons?"

Xiao Ze speculated without worrying too much.

He had no intention of getting involved in the matter, he was just curious.

However, things don't always go as planned.

Just as Xiao Ze was walking away, a voice suddenly resonated.

"Oh, what a powerful body! So much vital energy!"

"If I could devour your energy, I would not only recover what I lost, but my 'Blood Demon Manual' would also improve."

Xiao Ze raised his eyebrows at the sudden voice.

He looked around and saw that no one else seemed to have heard it, indicating it was only for him.

The 'Blood Demon Manual'... Xiao Ze recalled.

It was the technique practiced by Venerable Xuesha, mentioned earlier by Elder Liu Tian.

Feeling a slight fluctuation in the space around him without threat, Xiao Ze decided to take the opportunity to test his strength against a Dou Zun.

He did not resist and disappeared following the fluctuation.

"Don't resist? It seems you have a lot of confidence in your strength, little seven-star Dou Zong."

A hoarse voice spoke, as if it hadn't spoken in years.

Xiao Ze examined the space around him, dark and narrow, sustained by thin strands of blood energy.

The source of this energy was a withered old man with red eyes and a pale face, clearly a Dou Zun.