Those that could be preserved and become beast mines were, at the very least, alien beasts of the Spirit Beast level or higher.
Only these powerful alien beasts were able to leave their mark after being washed away by the river of time, although the majority of their energy had long been lost due to the passage of time.
However, a small amount of residual energy still remained. These residual bones could, to some extent, assimilate the surrounding rocks and trees. The stronger and more numerous the alien beasts, the larger the scope of assimilation and the stronger the effect.
Especially in ancient times, the world then was completely different from the world now. At that time, the energy of heaven and earth was extremely abundant and rich, and there were many terrifying demon beasts in the world.
At that time, these powerful alien beasts were the true protagonists of heaven and earth, while humans could only struggle for survival in the cracks, and for a long time were just food for alien beasts.
It was only later, when people gradually began to show some Bloodline characteristics through chance encounters and created suitable cultivation methods, that they slowly expanded their living space until they developed to their current state.
While not able to contend against the alien beasts, they at least possessed the power to protect themselves.
Among these, in addition to human efforts, there was a more crucial reason: the mutation of heaven and earth.
Because of the drastic changes in heaven and earth, those alien beasts whose strength was terrifying and unimaginably powerful gradually melted away and disappeared into heaven and earth, which is why humans were able to develop to this level.
As the giant wheel of time rolled on, countless powerful alien beasts perished under time, and the remains of these numerous alien beasts were preserved to become the current beast mines.
"That's right, it's a beast mine, and the one discovered this time seems quite astonishing, very likely a beast mine of over fifty thousand years."
Zhao Kongfang's face showed some emotion, mixed with excitement.
"Among the mountains in Yunshui Mountain, one belongs to our Seven Forms Sect. Once beast mines are discovered, they are usually in batches. The beast mine was discovered on Baiyun Peak in Yunshui Mountain, which is very close to our territory, Da Cui Peak. Therefore, our Da Cui Peak has an 80 to 90 percent chance of also having a beast mine."
"Fifty thousand year beast mine!?"
Lin Sheng's surprise on his face intensified. Although he didn't know too much about beast mines, he was aware of their grading.
The most common and ordinary among them was the thousand-year beast mine.
This type of beast mine is basically formed from the remains of beasts within a few thousand years from the present.
The price of this kind of Ore is not high; even when used to make elixirs or refine weapons and armor, it can only produce low-grade goods.
Basically, the value is around one tael of silver per 100 jin.
Above the thousand-year beast mine is the ten-thousand-year beast mine level. At the ten-thousand-year level, the value of the beast mine becomes much more precious.
Ten thousand years, twenty thousand years... thirty thousand years, in units of ten thousand years, the value varies greatly for each ten thousand year period.
As far as he knew, one of the main industries of the Seven Forms Sect was a twenty-thousand-year Spirit Beast mine.
Each excavation could bring in a considerable amount of financial income.
Taking a twenty-thousand-year beast mine as an example, the value has basically reached a ratio of 1/10.
That is to say, 100 jin of twenty-thousand-year beast mine is worth about ten taels of silver.
For a fifty-thousand-year beast mine, the ratio has reached a high price of 1/2.
100 jin of fifty-thousand-year beast mine would cost a high price of 50 taels.
This unit price seems to be far, far worse than the Spirit Beast meat he bought, but one must know that the volume of beast mines is very large.
Even a small beast mine can basically produce millions of jin of beast mine.
If it is a medium-sized beast mine, it can easily produce tens of millions of jin.
The value converted is definitely an astronomical figure.
Only those medium to large forces are qualified to control beast mines.
A twenty-thousand-year medium-sized beast mine can serve as an important source of income for the Seven Forms Sect, so it is no wonder that the Seven Forms Sect attaches such importance to this fifty-thousand-year beast mine. They hold high-level meetings every few days. No force would easily let go of such a large piece of fatty meat.
I'm afraid that the major forces in Wanhua City will inevitably engage in a game of chess among themselves this time.
However, the Seven Forms Sect itself occupies a place in Yunshui Mountain, so they should be able to take the initiative in the game and gain a lot of benefits.
Thinking of this, Lin Sheng's mood improved a little.
After all, he is now a member of the Seven Forms Sect. If the sect benefits, he can also benefit.
The two walked down the mountain while talking, and at this time, outside the Qingniao Yard, a tall woman wearing a light green dress walked in. The woman had wheat-colored skin, delicate and heroic features, extremely long legs, and a very eye-catching figure.
The moment he saw the woman, Zhao Kongfang's eyes lit up, and he greeted her warmly.
"It's Junior Sister Bai. Long time no see. Are you here to see Master? Master has gone to the main Peak for a meeting. If you have any questions about cultivation, I, your Senior Brother, can answer them for you..."
Zhao Kongfang said, a smile that he thought was quite charming appearing on his face.
The woman who walked closer was none other than Bai Qing, Xie Qingyun's fourth Disciple.
To Zhao Kongfang's enthusiasm, Bai Qing just glanced at him and coldly uttered three words.
"No need."
However, upon hearing that Xie Qingyun was not there, her heroic eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Then her gaze fell on Lin Sheng behind Zhao Kongfang.
"Senior Sister Bai."
Noticing the other party's gaze, Lin Sheng slightly cupped his hands.
Bai Qing sized Lin Sheng up and down, then walked straight over.
"Since Master is not here, then Junior Brother, let's have a spar. Let me see how your combat skills are."
"Spar??"
Hearing the other party's words, Lin Sheng was stunned.
He instantly remembered that when they first met, the other party seemed to have mentioned sparring with him when she had time. He originally thought it was just politeness, but he didn't expect her to actually remember it.
"Okay."
Although he was a little surprised, he still nodded and agreed.
It was only after the word 'okay' left his mouth that he noticed that Zhao Kongfang on the side was winking at him, seemingly expressing something.
Bai Qing also seemed to have sensed something, and she looked back at Zhao Kongfang, who had already resumed his smiling appearance.
"It's been a long time since I sparred with Senior Brother. If Senior Brother is interested, you can also spar later."
"Cough cough... No need, Senior Brother suddenly remembered he has something urgent to do. Maybe another day..."
Zhao Kongfang coughed lightly, chuckled, waved his hands repeatedly, and turned to leave, but before leaving, he gave Lin Sheng a look that said 'good luck'.
Lin Sheng was a little puzzled, but he also thought that perhaps this Senior Sister Bai was somewhat unusual, so he didn't take it to heart.
He was not averse to sparring with others, and would even spar with Zhao Kongfang from time to time to hone his combat experience.
Therefore, when faced with Bai Qing's invitation to spar, he chose to accept.
"Alright, let's go, Junior Brother Lin. After sparring, we still have cultivation later."
Bai Qing said, and then led Lin Sheng to an empty courtyard in the Qingniao Yard.
At the same time, at the main Peak of the Seven Forms Sect.
As the location of the Seven Forms Sect Leader's lineage, the main Peak was also the highest among the Seven Forms Sect's several Peaks.
Buildings stood in abundance on it, far more solemn than the simplicity of Qing Niao Peak.
In the deliberation hall on the main Peak.
At this moment, the hall doors were tightly shut, and eight figures were seated inside. Each figure exuded a faint aura of power, clearly indicating that they were individuals with high levels of strength and cultivation.
Among them, the figure of Xie Qingyun was clearly present, seated in the middle-lower seats.
The seven people below the hall were the heads of the seven yards of the Seven Forms Sect.
Every one of them was a Master of the Bone Transformation Realm.
And seated at the very top of the hall was a middle-aged man wearing black clothes, with a long beard and a majestic face.
The man was none other than the current Sect Leader of the Seven Forms Sect, Ouyang Bing, a great Master at the Peak of the Bone Transformation Realm.
In Wanhua City, he was also one of the top few individuals.
"This time, the beast mine discovered in Yunshui Mountain has been confirmed to be a fifty-thousand-year beast mine without a doubt."
Ouyang Bing looked at the heads of the seven yards below the hall and spoke slowly.
"Moreover, the scale of this beast mine is not small. Even under our jurisdiction, Da Cui Peak, it can basically be judged to be the scale of a medium-sized mineral vein."
"Just our Da Cui Peak alone has reached the scale of a medium-sized mineral vein? Baiyun Peak is also a medium-sized mineral vein. Looking at it this way, the other Peaks in Yunshui Mountain probably won't be far behind either."
Yuan Rong, the head of the Jin Yuan Yard, was a thin old man who looked quite capable. At this moment, his eyes lit up, and he spoke with a smile on his face and excitement.
"In that case, the harvest from Yunshui Mountain this time can truly be considered an astronomical figure. In Yunshui Mountain, besides Da Cui Peak occupied by our Seven Forms Sect, there is Baiyun Peak occupied by the Crimson Whale Hall. The other Peaks are still ownerless. Sect Leader, in my opinion, we should take down another Peak now. A fifty-thousand-year medium-sized beast mine is enough for our Seven Forms Sect's consumption for decades or even a hundred years."
"Now the output of our original medium-sized mineral vein is almost at its end. The chained mineral veins in Yunshui Mountain are coming out at just the right time. We cannot miss this Opportunity. If we can control two fifty-thousand-year medium-sized beast mines, our Seven Forms Sect might be able to go up another level, and even Sect Leader, you might be able to try the Seven Forms Fusion again."
Yuan Rong's words made many people in the hall show excitement and eagerness.
Clearly, even for them, who were well-informed, a fifty-thousand-year medium-sized mineral vein was something they couldn't be indifferent to.
If they could occupy two fifty-thousand-year medium-sized beast mines, the Seven Forms Sect would undoubtedly experience rapid development, and they, the high-level members of the sect, would also gain substantial high profits.
"Senior Brother Yuan's words are very reasonable. This time is a once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity. Our Seven Forms Sect must seize this Opportunity. If Sect Leader you can cross that step, then our Seven Forms Sect might reappear its past glory and become another major force in Linjiang Prefecture, which is not impossible."
Yu Zhao, the head of the Spirit Ape Yard, said loudly with a fervent expression on his face.
"Senior Brother Yuan, Senior Brother Yu, this is not advisable."
At this moment, a gentle voice sounded.
Xie Qingyun stood up and spoke to Ouyang Bing at the head seat and the heads of the Jin Yuan and Spirit Snake Yards on both sides.
"A fifty-thousand-year beast mine is of great value, and no force can treat it lightly. Our Seven Forms Sect's strength is not weak, but in Wanhua City, the Crimson Whale Hall, the White Dragon Gang, and the Fang Family are no worse than us, and may even surpass us."
"Yunshui Mountain has five Peaks. Besides the known Da Cui Peak and Baiyun Peak, the situation of the other three Peaks is still unknown. Even if the other three Peaks also contain medium-sized beast mines, the forces in Wanhua City are mixed. If our Seven Forms Sect occupies two Peaks alone, we will undoubtedly become the target of public criticism. In my opinion, we should only protect Da Cui Peak."
"Da Cui Peak is originally our territory, which is justified. This way, we don't have to get entangled with the other families in the city, otherwise, it will inevitably lead to bloodshed."
After Xie Qingyun finished speaking, Yuan Rong's eyebrows were already furrowed.
"Junior Sister Yuan, what you said is wrong. This is a time of great contention. Our Seven Forms Sect has been silent for too long. Now that we have such an Opportunity, if we don't fight for it, how can we reappear our past glory in the future?"
"Could it be that Junior Sister Xie is used to being quiet and has lost the courage and Sharp Advance spirit of a martial artist?"
"Senior Brother Yuan, I understand what you mean, but doing so is too risky. It is gambling with the lives of the Disciples in the Seven Forms Sect... Have you considered what kind of situation our Seven Forms Sect will be in if this doesn't succeed?"
Xie Qingyun also frowned slightly and said slowly.
The two maintained their views and expressed their opinions, while the heads of the other yards also divided into two factions.
Some were as conservative as Xie Qingyun, and some were as radical as Yuan Zhongfei.
For a time, the hall was quite noisy.
"Alright!" It was only when Ouyang Bing at the top frowned and shouted in a deep voice that the hall quieted down.
Looking at the seven pillars of the sect below, he was also struggling in his heart.
Although he looked like a middle-aged man now, his actual age was over ninety.
Although for him at the Peak of the Bone Transformation Realm, he was still in his prime and could maintain his Peak for decades.
But wanting to enter the Divine Form Realm, after the age of one hundred, there was basically no hope.
So if he still wanted to go further, he had less than ten years left.
His talent was extraordinary, his comprehension was outstanding, and his Bloodline was also among the upper ranks, and it was quite compatible with the true cultivation methods of the Seven Forms Sect.
He had reached the Peak of Bone Transformation at the age of 60, but unfortunately, at the age of 65, when he wanted to try to break through to Divine Form, he was ambushed, which damaged his Foundation. Although it took him several years to barely recover his Foundation, there was still a slight defect in his Foundation, and it was this slight defect that made it difficult for him to break through to Divine Form.
In 20 years, he consumed a large amount of the sect's resources and tried to break through twice, both ending in failure.
This is also why the Seven Forms Sect has been much more low-key in recent decades.
Because his two Breakthroughs consumed a huge amount of resources, the Seven Forms Sect's financial situation is not optimistic now. Now that a fifty-thousand-year medium-sized beast mine has appeared, it has undoubtedly solved the sect's financial problems.
If he can occupy the second beast mine, it will be enough for him to try to break through again, once, twice, or even three times.
With the experience of the previous two failures, he also gained some insights into the Divine Form Realm. If he could be given two more chances, it might not be impossible to cross that threshold.
Thinking of this, his heart was burning, but unfortunately, as if he suddenly remembered something, the fire in his heart was extinguished by cold water, and finally, he sighed slightly and shook his head.
"For now, focus on Da Cui Peak. Observe the situation outside for the time being, and then make a decision."
"Sect Leader..."
Hearing this, Yuan Rong still wanted to say something.
"Alright, that's how this matter is settled."
Before he could finish, Ouyang Bing had already thrown out a sentence and got up to leave.