Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 742: Chapter 446: Demon King’s Soul_2

Having come to this realization, Logan struck the Barrier with a fist. The Demon King watched, flabbergasted, and hurriedly intervened. Was Logan trying to accelerate the demise of the Demon Beast Secret Realm?

“I’m not destroying it, I’m simply using a punch to locate the cracks,” Logan said, exasperated. “The force of my punch is very slight, unlikely to harm the Barrier of the Secret Land, but if there’s a weak spot due to a crack, it will surely split open, and then we can proceed to mend it.”

Logan explained helplessly, and after his explanation, the Demon King had an epiphany and stepped aside to let Logan continue his investigation.

After throwing a dozen punches, each met with immovable resistance, Logan was close to giving up when the next punch caused the earth to tremble and mountains to shake.

“This is it!” Logan exclaimed, and upon infusing a thread of Spiritual Energy, sure enough, it dissipated significantly as the Spiritual Energy leaked through the crack.

The Demon King approached and also injected Spiritual Energy, utterly astonished, “Just as you suspected, after all these decades, we failed to discover the crack. Fortunately, we sought your help. Otherwise, even if the Spiritual Energy in the Secret Realm wasn’t diluted, the crack would have led to its extinction.”

“Unlike the Immortal Realm, the crack here is very small. Repairing it is not at all troublesome. Just a Top-Grade Spirit Stone will do the job, and in about ten minutes or so!”

Logan looked at the Demon King and thought, if it were like the Immortal Realm, he would have had to weave a huge net. But here, it was not necessary. Thankfully, the discovery was timely.

“Alright, go ahead and mend it!” said the Demon King, nodding. However, Logan did not take any action, leaving the Demon King puzzled. Why was Logan just standing there doing nothing?

Logan extended his hand and said seriously, “Of course, it’s for the Spirit Stone. I have plenty of ordinary ones, but for a Top-Grade Spirit Stone, how can I mend it if you don’t provide me with one?”

Only the Immortal Realm and the Demon Beast Secret Realm possessed Top-Grade Spirit Stones. Logan had few on hand himself, and using one meant one less. Since this was to solve a problem for the Demon Beast Secret Realm, naturally, the Demon King should provide the Spirit Stone. It shouldn’t be out of Logan’s pocket, otherwise, it would be a big loss for him.

“Here are two hundred Spirit Stones, you’ll definitely need them in the next few days,” the Demon King said with an embarrassed smile, then tossed a Storage Bag. Although Top-Grade Spirit Stones were rare, he, as the Demon King, certainly did not lack them. He had originally intended to give some to Logan, but had simply forgotten over the past couple of days.

With the Spirit Stones at hand, the crack was swiftly dealt with, and none remained. The Demon King channeled his Spiritual Energy to test it, and indeed, the Spiritual Energy no longer dissipated. Instead, it flowed directly into the Barrier, which significantly increased his esteem for Logan’s abilities and gave him confidence in the future of the Secret Realm.

The Spirit-Detecting Array indicated that there were over a hundred anomalies. Logan then hurried to the next location, and swiftly, a day passed. He had mended more than thirty cracks, essentially clearing a significant number of the fissures in the Demon Beast Secret Realm. There might still be a few left, but they were difficult to find.

So, he stopped searching. After all, such minuscule cracks posed hardly any danger to the entire Demon Beast Secret Realm. The Spiritual Energy lost in a hundred years was equivalent to just one Top-Grade Spirit Stone. Moreover, stepping back, this would ensure that the Demon King would seek him out in the future.

Of course, for the Secret Realm, this was only the first of the challenges resolved. The major issue was the thinning Spiritual Energy, which had already become very scarce, causing the entire Secret Land to be on the verge of depletion. To restore the Secret Realm, a substantial amount of Spiritual Energy had to be generated.

And it couldn’t be a fleeting burst; Spiritual Energy needed to be produced continuously for the Secret Realm. Otherwise, once the Spiritual Energy was exhausted, the Secret Realm would face extinction just as it is now. Indeed, this was a thorny problem. How could the Secret Realm be supplied with an ample amount of Spiritual Energy?

In fact, there was a vast amount of Spiritual Energy within the Secret Realm, but apart from what the Monster Beast Clan used for cultivation, the rest went to waste. If it could be utilized, might that not be a solution?

But how to make use of it? The whole Secret Realm spanned tens of thousands of miles. Collecting all the excess Spiritual Energy seemed impractical.

At that moment, Logan was in a dilemma and fell into deep thought. The Demon King stood by, not disturbing him. He felt that Logan was the savior of the Secret Realm and was certain that Logan would find a solution.

After a long time, Logan suddenly had a bold idea. The best way to collect spiritual energy was undoubtedly through a Spirit Gathering Array. A Spirit Gathering Array could not only collect the surrounding spiritual energy but could even operate on its own, making cultivation more beneficial for nearby cultivators.

However, the range of a Spirit Gathering Array was only a few miles. To cover the entire Demon Beast Secret Realm, he would have to establish at least ten thousand Spirit Gathering Arrays, which was equivalent to a grand project. Even if Logan built ten a day, it would take him three years to complete ten thousand Spirit Gathering Arrays.

However, the Spirit Gathering Arrays that Logan had arranged before used only ordinary Spirit Stones. If he were to use Top-Grade Spirit Stones instead, their power could be amplified by a hundredfold, which meant he would only need to establish a few hundred arrays. Nevertheless, the difficulty of construction would increase, and it would still take Logan about half a year.

Moreover, Logan was not sure if the Spirit Gathering Arrays would repel each other. Even if they didn’t in the short term, what about in the future? Furthermore, the Monster Beast Clan living in the Demon Beast Secret Realm was not harmonious with each other. What if someone, out of malice, were to sabotage the Spirit Gathering Arrays?

After much thought, it seemed this method was impractical. Yet, aside from creating Spirit Gathering Arrays, there was no other strategy. Even if there were other arrays, they would face the same issues as the Spirit Gathering Arrays. The Demon Beast Secret Realm was, after all, tens of thousands of miles wide, and any array would pale in comparison.

“What if I built one massive Spirit Gathering Array?” The ordinary Spirit Gathering Arrays were too small, but if he spent over ten thousand times the amount of Spirit Stones, then this one Spirit Gathering Array would be enough to cover the entire Demon Beast Secret Realm and, with only one array, there would be no concern about repulsion issues.

However, constructing an array of such magnitude was naturally an indescribable challenge. Even as a Formation Master, Logan still had no confidence, as it was akin to creating a small world. Besides, if he failed, all the Spirit Stones used would be wasted.

“Demon King, to solve the issue of thin spiritual energy in the Secret Land, the only solution is to build a Spirit Gathering Array, but not an ordinary one. I plan to build one ten thousand times bigger, which will require at least ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones, and there’s only a fifty percent chance of success. So, I need to inform you beforehand,” Logan declared.

“Ultimately, the decision to proceed with the Spirit Gathering Array is yours. Regardless, I will do my utmost. This requires courage. Ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones would likely be a large part of the Secret Land’s foundation. As for me, failure has no consequences, but it’s different for you,” Logan continued.

“As an Array Master, I am confident in my ability to arrange arrays. I believe that no one else’s skills in arrays surpass mine; after all, I have traversed both the Demon Beast Secret Realm and the Immortal Realm. I am well aware of what those entail, and there’s no need to mention the Human race from the outside world,” Logan said to the Demon King, word by word, making sure to clarify the advantages and disadvantages beforehand so the Demon King would know what was at stake, and be aware of the risks involved.

The Demon King fell into deep contemplation. Only a fifty percent chance of success? And it would cost ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones? The Demon King itself only had a few thousand, but gathering the rest from other members of the Monster Beast Clan should be possible. However, if he failed, he would have no way to explain to them.

The key issue was whether such a colossal array could be executed by Logan alone. The Demon King had to deliberate whether it should trust Logan. Although Logan had demonstrated his strength over the past two days, this project was too vast, and even as the King of the Monster Beast Clan, the Demon King could not make a decision lightly.

After a long while, the Demon King nodded, “So be it. Since I’ve invited you here, I should trust you at least once. Being overly cautious will get us nowhere.”

After all, stepping back ten thousand steps, the Demon King seemed to have no other choice but to trust Logan; it has been several decades, and finally, he saw hope in Logan.

If Logan failed, the Monster Beast Clan would only have to lay claim to the Ancient World. Whether or not they would offend the Immortal Realm at that stage was no longer a concern. After all, the Monster Beast Clan needed to survive.

“Demon King, you are bold. Bring me ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones as soon as possible. If you can’t gather enough, ordinary Spirit Stones will do, but ten million ordinary Spirit Stones will only amount to one Top-Grade Spirit Stone,” Logan stated, feeling a sense of relief. He had been worried that the Demon King might not agree. Without the Demon King’s support, even with all his abilities, he would not be able to resolve the crisis in the Secret Realm.

“Give me one day!” the Demon King said and then left to gather the necessary Spirit Stones. To accumulate ten thousand Spirit Stones, it would have to convene a meeting with all the powers of the Demon Race.

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