Journey to the West: Building a Celestial Empire Starting from Lion Camel Ridge

"That's all I know."

Gu Ping stopped talking when he saw the four people staring at each other in astonishment.

"Therefore, although there are very few people in the ruins of White Bone Town, the forces involved are very complex."

Tao Fei recovered from her shock and glanced westward with lingering fear.

There, in the direction of Lion Camel Ridge and Lion Camel City, deathly aura suddenly rose like smoke from a wolf's beacon, which even a torrential downpour could not dispel in the slightest.

"The Heavenly Court, Buddhism, and the Human Race."

"And us few, though human, have already pledged allegiance to the three kings."

"So what if we surrender?"

Qiao Yu said smugly, "Back in White Bone Town, I was just a little beggar that nobody cared about or asked about. Even children passing by would step on my foot."

"But now, they're all dead, killed in that war! Not a single one survived!"

"But I'm still alive! I'm alive and well!"

"Those who bullied me are now trapped within my Banner of Ten Thousand Souls, wishing for death but unable to live!"

"I know that in your hearts, more or less, you regret joining the demon race, but I don't regret it at all!"

He waved the Ten Thousand Souls Banner with a cold smile.

Accompanied by gusts of eerie wind, countless ghostly spirits howled and wailed in mid-air.

The shrill voice echoed in the tomb, and the other four all paled.

"Fourth brother, put away your Ten Thousand Souls Banner!"

Gu Ping's expression was cold and stern as he shouted in a deep voice.

"Among us, who didn't survive that war? Who hasn't benefited from the demon race?"

"The important thing now is to unite against a common enemy. If Chen Ping'an really develops that shelter, if he really is the chosen one the Three Kings mentioned, then we will all die!"

He wanted to say something more, but suddenly paused.

He took out a communication jade talisman from his bosom.

Gently crush it.

A moment later, he grinned menacingly.

"Fourth brother, your chance has come!"

"The Third King said that although the Lion Camel Ridge demon soldiers won't be mobilized for the time being, we can add a little something extra to Chen Ping'an and the others!"

"Don't let them have an easy rainy season!"

"Alright, big brother!"

Qiao Yu's lips curled into a slight smile: "My Ten Thousand Soul Banner has been thirsting for blood for a long time!"

......

Because of the rainy season.

Even during the day, the shelter was rather dim.

Fortunately, the light from the Soul-Illuminating Lamp radiated out, illuminating the shelter brightly.

As dusk approached, Fan Qiming, Xu Yi, Zhou Cheng, and the others emerged from their respective wooden houses.

Zhao Gou'er had already prepared dinner.

The men who were on night watch squatted under the blacksmith's shed and began to eat heartily.

Having successfully kept watch last night, the fear on everyone's faces lessened somewhat.

Chen Ping'an held the ceramic bowl and stuffed mouthfuls of fragrant noodles into his mouth, while also turning on the control panel.

There will definitely be no fewer monsters tonight than yesterday.

However, they currently have a surplus of demon crystals, enough to upgrade the barrier once again.

Being prepared is the best policy.

Shelter upgraded to Level 4

【Consumes 200 Demon Crystals】

Please select the upgrade direction.

[1. The barrier's coverage area has been expanded to 15 zhang.]

2. Randomly obtain one building blueprint.

[3. The barrier's self-healing property has been upgraded to level 3 (the barrier's durability automatically repairs 3 points per hour)]

Chen Pingan paused for a moment as he looked at the control panel and ate his noodles.

Can you now obtain building blueprints by upgrading barriers?

I just talked to Ali this afternoon, and now there's a new way to obtain building blueprints.

"This shouldn't be an ordinary building."

Chen Ping'an subconsciously pondered.

Since we still have plenty of demon crystals, let's give it a try!

Option 2, Confirm!

A flash of light appeared on the panel.

The building list has been updated.

Chen Pingan pulled down the panel and saw a new building.

[Energy Tower (Level 1)]

【Consumes 200 Demon Crystals】

Reserves: 500

[Function: Energy storage, energy conversion]

[Note 1: To provide a continuous source of energy for other energy-dependent buildings within the shelter.]

[Note 2: Requires the use of an energy transfer module]

[Note 3: Installing the energy transfer module requires additional demon crystals]

[Note 4: Subsequent upgrades can sustainably increase the energy tower's storage capacity]

[Note 5: It can release all its energy at once, according to the lord's will, making it extremely powerful]

200 demon crystals—this is the most expensive building Chen Ping'an has ever seen so far, and it's only level one!

Moreover, having an energy tower alone is not enough; a dedicated energy transmission module is also required.

The energy transfer module will cost extra!!

Chen Ping'an couldn't help but think of the lay Buddhist Jiaqian.

But judging from the description, this building is indeed extraordinary.

With this energy tower, the entire shelter was no longer an independent entity, but instead drew energy from the tower.

All you need to do is put as many demon crystals as possible into this energy tower, and you'll no longer have to worry about unstable energy, whether it's the forging furnace, the weapon rack, or the arrow tower that's currently shooting energy beams.

The focus has shifted from architecture to energy.

Even structures like vegetable gardens and purification altars can receive energy from the energy tower, thereby increasing planting and cultivation speed!

As for the final energy release, Chen Ping'an didn't understand it and decided to selectively ignore it for the time being.

What is this energy transmission module?

Chen Pingan tentatively pulled the panel down again.

Sure enough, there was a transmission module.

Copper pipe

【Consumable: 1 Demon Crystal/meter】

【Function: Energy Transfer】

[Note 1: Energy transfer efficiency 100%]

[Note 2: Will not be damaged under natural conditions]

[Note 3: Can be bent into any shape]

Chen Pingan stroked his chin.

100% energy transfer efficiency? That's a bit incredible.

No need to worry about distance, no need to worry about losses.

No matter how big the shelter becomes in the future, as long as the copper pipes can reach, there will be a continuous supply of energy.

As for how to consume demon crystals, it's the same as with the stone wall, but this thing cannot be upgraded.

Will it not be damaged in natural environments?

This means that even if it is exposed to wind and rain, it should not break.

Chen Ping'an spent a demon crystal, and as light condensed, a tube appeared in his hand.

The panel says it's made of copper, but it doesn't feel like pure copper. It feels more like stainless steel pipe, and it's very sturdy.

Straight pipes won't work.

Chen Pingan tried bending it.

It can be easily shaped into a 90-degree angle, and it is very resilient.

Tie a knot?

It looks like there's absolutely no problem.

Chen Ping'an noticed that when he held the copper pipe in his hand, a virtual interface automatically appeared at the bottom of the energy tower, and its size was exactly the same as that of the copper pipe.

Other buildings that require energy have also undergone subtle changes, all preparing for energy transmission.

As for the chance to try, let's give it to the arrow tower first!

Chen Ping'an made a decision, and he followed the same method to make more than a dozen copper pipes, which he handed to Hu Zi and Shi Tou, who were playing around.

After listening to Chen Ping'an's description, the two boys understood after a moment's thought.

He ran over immediately.

Ali looked at the dark building that stood five zhang tall in the center of the shelter, and then at the metallic tube that Chen Ping'an had given to the two boys.

He instinctively said, "This is... an energy tower?"

Chen Ping'an nodded: "This was refreshed after the barrier upgrade. From now on, we won't have to worry about unstable energy anymore."

"All the strange creatures in these ruins will be our source of demon crystals."

"And ultimately, they will all become the sharp blades that lead the monstrous creatures to their deaths!"