chsdbacks Chapter 404: Chrono Croc Essence Blood
Chapter 404: Chrono Croc Essence Blood
Chapter 404: Chrono Croc Essence Blood
Luck was ethereal, yet in a sense it couldn’t be more real. Oftentimes, things don’t turn out a certain way just because you strive for them; oftentimes, you randomly stumble upon ridiculous fortune. Some call it divine grace, some call it random chance, and some call it... luck. Either way, as far as this plane was concerned, luck was a very important variable.
Tang San didn't understand why his fortune was so great, so great that it seemed he might regain his status as a God King and win back his wife just by mere virtue of his existence. But this greatly relieved him. It would be really odd if someone with that level of fortune were to be randomly killed by the Crystal Demon Emperor.
However, he couldn't figure out where this incredible luck came from. Was it from the Hell Garden? The Polar Domain? Or his divine consciousness? The last possibility was the least likely because his divine consciousness didn't belong to this plane; it would be rejected, not accepted. In any case, he could not complain; having such great luck was always a good thing.
Tang San's perception of his own luck also boosted his confidence in this journey. It seemed the gains from this Ancestral Court trip were not yet over.
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The Crystal Palace.
In the magnificent palace entirely carved from crystal, filled with a dreamy aura, the Crystal Demon Emperor Tang San had seen before was sitting cross-legged.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes and gazed forward.
The entire palace's light seemed to tremble slightly, then dimmed somewhat.
"Gone? So quickly? I see, so luck really can be replicated. Really blessed by fortune, huh."
***
A night of cultivation quickly passed.
Asura continued, "The master said he could provide ten Spirit Summoning Arrays, five Spirit Fusion Arrays, and at most two Transmission Arrays. This shows the master's sincerity. You can calculate the prices, and when the master hands over the array discs to me, I'll deliver them to you."
Xu Ziran gritted his teeth. "How about second-tier bloodlines? Can you ask the master? First-tier blood essence is indeed very difficult to obtain, especially since you can’t guarantee success, and the association can't afford such a loss. What about second-tier bloodlines? Is that possible?"
Asura frowned slightly. "The master specified first-tier bloodlines, and he usually doesn't change his mind easily. But I did hear him mention that he's particularly interested in researching array discs related to time and space. If he can create such a bloodline array disc, it would greatly improve his success rate in creating other bloodline array discs. If you have bloodlines related to this, I can try to talk to the master for you."
"Time and space? Chrono Croc? Peacock Demon... No, Peacock Demon blood is impossible to get, even for us. As for the Chrono Croc.., Hmm..." Xu Ziran frowned deeply.
"Don't have it either? Maybe we should forget about it," Asura said.
Xu Ziran suddenly looked up at him. "Brother Asura, the Chrono Croc clan has very few members, and they are the only ones who can control time. Their blood essence is also extremely valuable, almost as much as first-tier bloodlines. The association does have a bit of it. If the array master can guarantee that he will make at least one array disc, I can try to apply for it."
Asura smiled. "That might be difficult to guarantee. However, the more blood essence provided, the higher the success rate. I heard the array master say his current success rate for making bloodline array discs is about ten percent, so if there is enough blood for ten attempts, there’s a good chance he will be able to do it. Actually, the higher the quality of the blood essence, the higher the success rate.
"Also, the power of the array disc's abilities also corresponds to the power of that blood essence. That's why he needs high-power blood essence. For example, an array disc made from the blood of a ninth-order demon would be ninth-order. The master hasn't yet tested god-level blood essence because, well... it’s pretty much impossible to get. I suggest you get some eighth- or ninth-order blood essence, as the master will have more confidence. If there's god-level blood essence, that's even better, but the master's success rate might not be very high."
Asura didn't directly request god-level blood essence because he knew its immense value. Deception—no, cooperation—needed to be gradual. Moreover, he hadn't yet reached the tenth order himself. Creating a god-level array disc would require using up his hard-earned divine consciousness, which would be a significant loss even if he succeeded.
Xu Ziran was silent momentarily and then said, "Brother Asura, wait here. I'll go discuss this with the manager."
He turned and left without waiting for a response.
Tang San wasn't in the least bit anxious. Since the other party had already expressed their determination to obtain a bloodline array disc, they would have no choice but to compromise.
He hadn't expected that his visit to the Ancestral Court would yield such benefits from the Aetherhorn Merchant Association. Initially, he had hoped just to resolve his identity issue through the association. Now, it seemed that deep collaboration was possible in the future. By giving the other party appropriate benefits, having such a significant merchant association as a partner could make many things more efficient. Most importantly, he could obtain what he wanted while remaining hidden and undiscovered.