I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities

Inside the Quiet Chamber, Zhang Yuan sat cross-legged on the mat with his eyes closed.

He wore only a pair of shorts, his muscular upper body covered in sweat, with dark patterns faintly visible beneath his flushed skin, constantly emitting a scorching heat.

The entire room felt like a furnace!

After a long time, Zhang Yuan reopened his eyes, and the flames burning in his gaze gradually extinguished.

He exhaled a long breath of turbid air, and his body surface quickly returned to normal.

Only some impurities were left behind.

Although his cultivation had progressed significantly, Zhang Yuan felt no joy; instead, he shook his head helplessly.

He had spent three days fully refining the medicinal effects of the second stalk of Qilin Grass.

This pushed the cultivation of the Six Harmonies Qilin Body a big step forward.

But it was still far from the Realm of Minor Achievement.

This also completely extinguished the last trace of hope in Zhang Yuan’s heart.

He got up to take a cold shower in the bathroom, then changed into a clean set of clothes.

Finally, he packed some personal belongings and headed out the door.

Boom!

Just as Zhang Yuan stepped out of his house, he saw a house nearby suddenly collapse.

Amidst shouting voices, a group of people quickly surrounded and began dismantling and removing the debris.

On the nearby roads, carts fully loaded with stones and wood were being pulled toward the inner city by laborers.

Such scenes were not unique to Zhang Yuan’s area.

The current outer city of Golden Sand had become one huge demolition site.

The samurai of the Golden Sand Gang wielded heavy hammers, demolishing one house and wall after another.

Many of these buildings had just been newly constructed not long ago.

But they were being completely dismantled all the same.

The materials taken down were not wasted and were being transported to the inner city cart by cart.

The inner city, which originally housed the core members of the Golden Sand Gang and their families, stood like the last bastion on Golden Sand Island.

Dust filled the air, anxiety filled people’s hearts, and the atmosphere was thick with the scent of impending battle.

In a scene of chaos, Zhang Yuan entered the inner city once more.

Undoubtedly, the Golden Sand Gang intended to fight to the death against the barbarians on the island. First, they irreversibly burned all the ships, then implemented a scorched-earth policy on the outer city.

As people living in the outer city gradually moved to the inner city, it led to overcrowding within the city.

The streets were bustling and shoulder-to-shoulder with people; adults shouted, and children cried, each face filled with panic and bewilderment.

Stores in the city long since closed, their signs and flags removed, no longer showing the welcoming attendants at the doors.

The newly arrived were involuntarily led inward by the patrol guards of the Golden Sand Gang.

They did not know what their future would hold.

On the high city walls, squads of fully armed samurai stood guard.

Heavy crossbows were neatly arranged beside the battlements, poised and ready to fire at a moment’s notice.

The Golden Sand Gang’s century-long establishment on Golden Sand Island was not in vain. This inner city was built according to the regulations of a medium-small fortress, with a layout that was easy to defend and difficult to attack.

The Golden Sand Gang had obviously prepared contingency plans for enemy attacks on the main island, not knowing how much grain and weapons were stored inside the city, including heavy military equipment for defending the city.

Zhang Yuan even saw catapults!

These undoubtedly were the foundation of the Golden Sand Gang’s courage to defend the island against a more advantageous enemy.

But can this fortress truly withstand the combined siege of the Wuqi Tribe, Jing Min, and the Great River Gang?

Zhang Yuan believed that if the Three Families Alliance Army attacked, Golden Sand Island’s fall was inevitable.

It was just a matter of how long they could hold out.

Zhang Yuan also believed that Fan Tai couldn’t possibly be unaware of this.

Yet the Golden Sand Gang’s leader chose to make a last stand, either having an escape route or another hidden card.

"Young friend!"

As Zhang Yuan was contemplating, a deep voice reached his ears.

The crowd around him quickly parted, and Fan Tai, accompanied by a group of elite guards, appeared in front of Zhang Yuan.

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!

Zhang Yuan cupped his fists in salute and said, "Greetings, Gang Leader."

"No need for formalities."

Fan Tai waved his hand and said, "I was just about to send someone to fetch you, and here you are."

Under the guidance of this Tier Six expert, Zhang Yuan ascended the observation tower of the inner city.

"I have just received news..."

Fan Tai gestured for everyone else to leave, stood with his hands behind his back in front of the railing, and spoke in a low voice, "In two days, the alliance army of the Great River Gang, Jing Min, and the Wuqi Tribe will march on Golden Sand Island."

"I’ve already sent people to the Xia Ruins for assistance!"

He turned around, his eyes sharp as they fixed on Zhang Yuan, "Chen Zian, although I don’t know your background, with danger at our doorstep, I hope you can stay and help me resist this strong enemy."

Before Zhang Yuan could respond, the Golden Sand Gang leader continued, "Of course, I won’t let your efforts go unrewarded. If you agree, a five-hundred-year-old Qilin Grass from our secret vault will be yours."

"With this Qilin Grass, you will have no problem cultivating the Six Harmonies Qilin Body to the realm above Minor Achievement!"

Grass!

Zhang Yuan did not expect that Fan Tai actually had Qilin Grass, and a five-hundred-year-old one at that.

Not only is Qilin Grass an essential auxiliary treasure material for the Six Harmonies Qilin Body, but it also greatly aids in cultivating this horizontal cultivation technique, useful up to the highest realm.

Compared to Qilin Grass, other heavenly materials and earthly treasures suitable for assisting in cultivating the Six Harmonies Qilin Body are only second best.

Zhang Yuan, having consumed two stalks, was well aware of its effects.

Fan Tai’s words were no exaggeration.

A stalk of five-hundred-year-old Qilin Grass could definitely push his cultivation of this technique into the Realm of Minor Achievement!

To say Zhang Yuan wasn’t tempted would be false.

But he had his own plans, so the sudden burst of greed in his heart quickly extinguished. He pondered for a moment and replied, "I appreciate the senior’s favor, but I don’t want to be confined to a solitary city. I’d prefer to hunt outside."

If Zhang Yuan agreed to Fan Tai’s conditions, he would inevitably fall under Fan Tai’s command and follow his directives.

In a state of war, as the leader, Fan Tai could not allow him to act freely within the city.

This was something Zhang Yuan was unwilling to accept.

More importantly, in the deadlock within Golden Sand Island’s inner city, Zhang Yuan’s biggest advantage would be lost.

To place himself in danger for a heavenly treasure was not a wise choice.

The vast waters beyond remained the battlefield most suited for him!

Upon hearing Zhang Yuan’s initial refusal, Fan Tai frowned; only the final words relaxed his brow.

The Tier Six expert was silent for a moment, then suddenly clapped his hands, "Someone, bring the item over!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a personal guard discreetly appeared in the pavilion.

In his hands, he held a jade box very familiar to Zhang Yuan.

The jade box holding the Qilin Grass!

Zhang Yuan’s gaze flickered, but his outward expression remained calm.

Fan Tai took the jade box and handed it to him, "Take this and help me kill more barbarians!"