Qin Feng believed what the guy said, as the other party’s eyes were full of sincerity, with no signs of lying. Furthermore, there was no benefit in lying to him. Qin Feng harbored no ill will towards this race; he simply wanted to know what the monsters in the secret realm where this race lived were like. The characteristics of this race were highly likely to be related to the monsters.
Now, the other party had introduced several of their characteristics: they did not use ears to hear but rather sensed vibrations around them. This explained why these aliens, with only mouths and no ears, could understand sounds. Simultaneously, Qin Feng learned that this race focused more on strategy and tactics, possessing over 800 tactical formations, each seemingly with its own unique characteristics. If the members of this race were powerful and traveled in groups, they could unleash formidable combat power.
However, Qin Feng was not worried about this. Monsters in secret realms were often solitary. If there was only one monster, they could not cooperate. In such a case, the monster’s strength would be its inherent power, not amplified by teamwork, thus not achieving the "1+1>2" effect of unleashing combat power greater than its individual strength.
Therefore, after receiving these two pieces of information, Qin Feng decisively handed over the remaining longbow and long spear to the aliens. The transaction was now complete. The three individuals, having received their respective weapons, were filled with surprise. They looked at Qin Feng and said, "The questions you asked were so simple! We never expected to gain such rewards by answering a few easy questions. You must be a good person. Our clan is nearby; would you be interested in visiting our clan? If you have any other questions, our clan elders will surely answer them for you. We are very willing to befriend someone as powerful and generous as you."
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng waved his hand and replied, "I don't wish to establish any relationship with your clan for now. However, I do have another question for you: besides the two questions you've already answered, are there any other methods your race uses to enhance its combat power? Is your race known for its robust physical strength, or are there other ways to increase your strength, such as crafting weapons and equipment or cultivating magic?"
Hearing this, one of the three, who appeared rather bewildered and shifty, explained, "The way we enhance our combat power is through continuous physical training. If we want to increase our strength, we simply gather together. Each person uses a different attack method, complementing each other to unleash powerful combat strength. The more people there are, the stronger our power becomes. However, if one is alone, there is no way to increase their strength; they can only rely on their own physical toughness to fight monsters. That's why our clan members always go out in groups of at least three; no one acts alone because it's too dangerous and not worthwhile. If we encounter a monster, we might not be able to return. As for cultivating magic and such, those are mere legends; we don't know how to cultivate them. To my knowledge, our race has always been known for its physical prowess, not for being powerful through magic. Even our gods do not use magic. So, I don't understand why you ask. Can you use magic? Can you show us? We are very eager to see. You are an alien, and you asked such a question earlier; you must know magic, right?"
After hearing the response, Qin Feng fell silent. He knew he had obtained all the information he needed. Staying here would be of no benefit and would only waste his time. Therefore, he said to the three aliens, "Thank you for your help. Our transaction is complete, and I don't have time to stay here any longer. Farewell."
With that, Qin Feng leaped into the air and flew away. His target was the next Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location. He intended to challenge the monster within to gain experience and reach Level 1000 as quickly as possible.
This time, Qin Feng was fortunate. This Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location was within the secret realm, a cave beneath a mountain peak. A peculiar energy emanated from the cave. Qin Feng understood that this indicated a powerful monster within, and it also signaled that a major battle was about to erupt here.
Once again, Qin Feng did not rush into the cave. He knew that relying solely on his own strength to defeat the monster in the Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location would be very taxing. He had to wait for his Red Alert army to arrive to ensure his victory. If he entered rashly, he might waste a significant amount of time. Even if he eventually won, the wasted time would be irrecoverable.
At this moment, entering the cave to challenge the monster and waiting here for his Red Alert army to arrive were essentially the same. Both involved wasting time. Conversely, entering the cave might waste even more time because he wouldn't be able to command his Red Alert army from outside. His plan was the same as when dealing with the previous Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location: flatten the mountain peak, lure the monster out, and let his forces engage it in a battle of numbers. He would ultimately emerge victorious, possibly without even needing to expend his own energy, relying on the immense combat power of his Red Alert army for an easy win.
Thus, Qin Feng sat cross-legged on the ground and entered the Red Alert domain. He continued to refresh his money. His money was now increasing at its maximum rate. The entire Arctic Circle map was his, and there was no more space to expand his barracks. Other than passively waiting for his money to increase, Qin Feng had nothing else to do.
However, there was a difference between the money that increased naturally and the money he actively controlled. Active control could significantly boost the rate of increase, greatly accelerating his money growth. To some extent, this could benefit his accumulation of funds because active control allowed him to plan Tanya's movement routes, enabling him to sell the produced Tanya units at the fastest pace to convert them into money. If it were automatic, there might be congestion, leading to a significant reduction in the rate. Qin Feng now felt like a traffic controller, his role being to ensure orderly traffic flow and greatly speed up his income.
After about a day, his army finally arrived. Qin Feng wasted no time and immediately commanded his Red Alert army to bring out their excavation tools and begin digging around the mountain peak. As long as the mountain peak was flattened, the monster within would naturally emerge.
Qin Feng was not very familiar with the monsters of this alien race. He did not know what special abilities they might possess, but one thing was certain: this monster was known for its strength. Its offensive power was likely terrifying. This time, during the encirclement of the monster in the Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location, there might be casualties. His Red Alert soldiers and Super Red Alert army might suffer some losses, but it was unavoidable. To gain more experience and obtain more powerful treasures, he had to proceed.
However, there was one thing Qin Feng was not worried about: his safety. Even if the monster possessed unfathomable strength, it was still a monster from a Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location. Its power would definitely not exceed the Immortal realm. His perfect defense could withstand all its attacks. With his safety guaranteed, even if his Red Alert army suffered some losses, it was acceptable.
The excavation proceeded smoothly. After a day, the mountain peak was almost leveled. The immense commotion also made the surrounding aliens feel a sense of impending danger. They all fled, just as in the previous area. They all assumed that a swarm of monsters was about to attack them, so they packed their belongings and left. In the vast expanse, only Qin Feng and the monster from the Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location remained.
Within a hundred-mile radius, there was no sign of human habitation, as if they were the only beings left on this planet. Qin Feng did not know what was happening around him, but he could sense that the surrounding aliens were rapidly moving away, seemingly able to feel that a great battle was about to take place. Qin Feng admired the special abilities of these aliens; they could sense what was happening around them based on spatial vibrations and could also feel that a major battle was imminent, which was akin to precognition. Qin Feng held a degree of admiration for this alien race.
However, what Qin Feng did not know was that the aliens' desire to escape was not due to predicting an impending battle. It was because the commotion caused by his engineering team was too great. Those individuals instinctively believed that monsters were gathering to attack their base, so they voluntarily moved their homes and fled. They were not predicting future events. Qin Feng was unaware of this, but he had no interest in why they were leaving. What was most important to him now was defeating the monster in the Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location.
Before long, the mountain peak was finally leveled. The moment the monster in the secret realm sensed that the surrounding mountains had been flattened, it charged out. It could sense that there were many people around and that their strength was immense. This meant that it might die in this battle. Therefore, the monster in the secret realm did not wait but charged out directly. If the group completely dug through its lair, it would be at an absolute disadvantage, with no opportunity to exert its strength or escape. It would be surrounded and killed. Thus, before the excavation was completed, the monster voluntarily charged out and attacked the Red Alert soldiers excavating the mountain. Instantly, over 100 ordinary Red Alert soldiers died under the monster's charge. They didn't even have time to raise their weapons. The monster's strength was too great, and its speed was exceptionally agile in the face of its immense power. In a flash, a blur streaked across the battlefield, and over 100 Red Alert soldiers perished.
However, upon sensing the monster's movements, Qin Feng immediately commanded his Super Red Alert army to deploy their synchronized attack and defense formation and proactively engage the monster in battle. Since the monster was built on strength, and each Super Red Alert soldier was also built on strength, coupled with the assistance of the synchronized attack and defense formation, the two battled. The Super Red Alert soldiers did not suffer any disadvantage; instead, the fight was back and forth. The formidable physical strength on the mountain peak caused dust and flying stones, as if two superhumans were engaged in combat.
However, Qin Feng knew that the monster's strength far surpassed that of his Red Alert army. Even with the synchronized attack and defense formation, which combined the strength of over 3,000 Super Red Alert soldiers, they were still no match for the monster from the Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location. However, this could significantly deplete the monster's strength. As the battle progressed, the Super Red Alert soldiers were increasingly at a disadvantage.
Before long, the monster began to show various wounds. Moments later, it was completely suppressed by the monster. As the monster struck the Super Red Alert soldier with its fists, the soldier's defense instantly collapsed, and the Super Red Alert soldier died. However, at the same time, Qin Feng transferred the attributes of the synchronized attack and defense formation to another Super Red Alert soldier. That Super Red Alert soldier leaped out and engaged the monster in battle once more.
This time, Qin Feng commanded his ordinary Red Alert army to pick up their weapons and fire their ion laser beams at the two combatants in the battlefield. These were high-tech weapons capable of increasing combat power by 20,000. The combined combat power of so many weapons was terrifying. Even if the monster was very strong and its body very tough, it would appear somewhat vulnerable in front of such laser weapons. If it did not use its agility to escape quickly, it would surely sustain injuries.
The monster also sensed the terrifying killing intent emanating from its surroundings and wanted to escape. However, the Super Red Alert soldier in front of it was entangled with it, preventing it from escaping easily. Thus, at this moment, the monster from the Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location faced a pincer attack. It could neither easily escape and evade the ion laser beam attacks nor deal with the relentless combat from the Super Red Alert soldier in front of it.
Even though it knew that the being in front of it was not its opponent, it was very difficult to resolve it instantly. Its physical strength was the strongest Qin Feng had ever seen, besides his own. The Super Red Alert soldier was determined to hold it back, even at the cost of its own life. In a short period, the monster could not free itself to dodge the laser beam attacks. Therefore, at this moment, the monster from the Level 7 Spirit Qi gathering location killed the Red Alert soldier. However, simultaneously, ion laser beam attacks from all directions struck it, causing it severe damage.