Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8310: Target _1

Zhao Hai remained unaware of the specific events unfolding on Blood Drop Island, but he felt a sense of relief knowing that the Blood Lotus had successfully delivered Yan Bei. He was certain of this because the Blood Lotus had already returned to his side. To ensure Yan Bei never discovered the secrets of the Blood Lotus, the artifact had abstained from using spatial shifts during the escort; however, once the task was complete, it utilized the power of space to instantly reappear by Zhao Hai’s side.

Currently, Zhao Hai was stationed on the outskirts of Blood Shadow Island. After days of careful observation and the strategic placement of a spell bug on a local disciple, he had confirmed that the God-killing Saber was indeed on the island. It was housed within a massive copper palace located at the island's center.

The choice of a copper palace was deliberate; it was no ordinary structure but a specialized artifact refined to suppress the overwhelming killing intent radiating from the God-killing Saber. Without this suppression, the blade’s murderous aura would have corrupted everyone on Blood Shadow Island. Consequently, Bai Xin had secured the blade inside, and access was strictly limited to himself and a select few. This intelligence was sufficient for Zhao Hai, who was now determined to infiltrate the island to verify the saber’s presence and evaluate the possibility of stealing it.

Infiltrating Blood Shadow Island was a daunting task due to strict identity protocols and the use of life plates by the disciples. Any attempt by Zhao Hai to impersonate a resident would likely be exposed immediately, necessitating a meticulous strategy. He continued to monitor the island’s inhabitants, searching for a persona with an identity high enough to bypass suspicion and grant him deep access.

After a half-month vigil, Zhao Hai identified the perfect target: Wu Hao. This man was a true disciple of Bai Xin’s third disciple, who was highly favored by the master. As a result, Wu Hao’s status was quite prestigious. Originally a genius from the Wu family—an influential clan within the Blood Massacre Sect and a primary driver behind the sect's internal schism—Wu Hao had been groomed for greatness. Despite being under thirty, he had already attained the first level of the Art Essence Realm, marking him as a formidable talent.

Zhao Hai chose Wu Hao for several practical reasons. Their cultivation levels were identical, meaning Zhao Hai wouldn't have to suppress or fake his Qi. Furthermore, Wu Hao specialized in the Eight Forms of Bloody Battle, a technique Zhao Hai had already mastered. Most importantly, Wu Hao possessed a rare Life-prolonging Golden Pill. This item was the lynchpin for a flawless plan that would leave Zhao Hai’s identity beyond reproach.

The remaining obstacle was luring Wu Hao away from the safety of Blood Shadow Island. Given his status, Wu Hao rarely left the stronghold, forcing Zhao Hai to devise a provocation. He spent several days refining a plan to release several Aliens to harass the island’s outskirts, creating the illusion of a Blood Cloud Beast infestation.

Within the Blood Sea Realm, a Blood Cloud Beast was a highly coveted prize for any cultivator. Zhao Hai anticipated that once news of the beast spread, the disciples would scramble to capture it. Wu Hao, despite his high standing, faced stiff competition from his peers and was desperate to impress his master to secure a higher rank. The opportunity to claim a Blood Cloud Beast to bolster his Cultivation was a temptation Wu Hao likely couldn't resist. This would be Zhao Hai's opening.

While waiting, Zhao Hai sat within the Blood Lotus, watching a projection of an outer sect disciple named Wu Ming. Though only in the Dharma State and relatively weak, this disciple was currently flying away from the island. Zhao Hai had noticed several disciples entering a specific, restricted area of the surrounding Blood Sea recently. Having already tagged Wu Ming with a spell bug, Zhao Hai followed his movements closely.

The restricted zone lay roughly three hundred miles from the island, a distance cultivators could cross in moments. Believing himself unobserved, Wu Ming reached the area and performed a series of hand seals. A faint crimson glow flickered on the water's surface, and Wu Ming dove in. Zhao Hai’s sensors picked up a thick bloody mist everywhere, but Wu Ming soon reached the seabed. Instead of stopping, he passed through the ground as if it were liquid; the surface rippled like water, revealing a sophisticated illusion array.

Beneath the seafloor lay a massive subterranean cavern. The space was filled with numerous smaller cave dwellings where cultivators bustled about. Wu Ming entered a cave with a modest entrance that opened into a vast workshop. In the center sat a stone platform covered in strange metal components etched with complex runes.

A group of about a dozen cultivators stood around the platform, locked in a heated debate. One man, a burly figure in his thirties with a thick beard and sharp, intelligent eyes, looked up as Wu Ming entered. "Wu Ming, you’re back. What is the Young Master’s word?"

Wu Ming replied solemnly, "The Young Master reports that many restrictions in the Secret Ground remain unbroken. All available data has been handed over to you. Your task is to study this information and determine if mechanical metal puppets can be manufactured. He wants an initial batch produced regardless of the model. Conflicts with the Blood Massacre Sect are escalating, and our losses are mounting. If we can replace low-level disciples with these puppets, it will alleviate the pressure on our forces and earn us greater favor."

The room fell silent until the bearded cultivator spoke up. "Producing metal puppets quickly is possible, but they will be fragile and of limited tactical use."

Wu Ming stared at him. "The Young Master is questioning if these can be turned into single-use magical weapons. They only need to be powerful enough to explode upon contact with Blood Massacre Sect members. That would suffice."

The bearded man paused to consider the proposal. "It can be done, but the metal consumption will be enormous. While the frame can use common ore, the cores require high-grade materials. We cannot sustain such production indefinitely."

Wu Ming countered sharply, "Don't you see? If this succeeds, we will gain the full backing of the Elders, and materials will be unlimited. This will elevate the Young Master’s standing and benefit the entire Wu family. Work faster. The Young Master is losing patience, and other families are already extracting treasures from the Secret Ground. We cannot let them finish their research before us."

The bearded man nodded. "Understood. Inform the Young Master we will produce a prototype as soon as possible." He then turned back to his work, ignoring Wu Ming. Wu Ming quietly exited the cave and flew back toward the surface. Watching through his spell bug, Zhao Hai was stunned to discover that this hidden base was dedicated to the development of metal puppets.