The goo, saturated with primal energy, could easily bind the griffin's movements, making it a simple task to suffocate it as well.
The griffin had been missing for an extended period, and its prolonged captivity here was clearly due to the belief that its blood held significant value…
Could a king of the underground, capable of wielding vast stores of primal energy and having absorbed the blood of many fused beasts, truly be so easily vanquished?
Wang Hui abruptly turned to investigate.
He discovered that after the blue-purple slime's explosion, countless circular holes had been left indented in the ground.
They appeared bottomless, as though something highly corrosive had eaten away at the earth…
"Tsk, no wonder the residual primal energy is less than I anticipated; it relied on such illusions to escape!"
Wang Hui chuckled lightly, not overly concerned.
Even if the slime had survived, it was certainly gravely injured.
The subsequent extermination would thus be left to the three clans, conveniently allowing Wang Hui to accrue further primal energy.
He mounted the griffin and returned to the surface, bringing along a hapless, solitary purple-skinned beast.
After sending the griffin to reunite with its waiting family, Wang Hui proceeded to an open area, intent on conducting an experiment.
"Hiss, gurgle… hiss…"
The purple-skinned beast, thrown to the ground by its neck, squawked a few times and lunged to retaliate, only to see Wang Hui toss a frog at it!
"Ribbit—"
As the frog let out a terrified croak, a black-and-white glow enveloped it, triggering the fusion of the Yin-Yang Fish!
When the light dissipated, the body of the purple-skinned beast underwent a transformation reminiscent of a frog.
Its thigh muscles swelled, indicating a remarkable newfound jumping ability.
Its abdomen also took on a round shape, though it remained unclear whether this enhanced its consumption capacity or served another purpose…
However, peculiarly, the newly transformed fused beast ceased moving shortly after crawling on the ground, its life extinguished!
"This approach is futile."
Upon witnessing this outcome, Wang Hui displayed a knowing expression.
Having seen the slime's methods and recalling the sensations from dispatching the purple-skinned beasts along the way, a suspicion began to form in his mind.
These creatures were not true natural life forms in the conventional sense!
They were likely manufactured replicas birthed by the slime utilizing primal energy and other biological materials.
With a malformed bodily structure and simplistic, easily manipulable thoughts...
The relatively pristine cavern and its numerous passages indicated that the purple-skinned beasts lacked a complete metabolic process.
Whatever they consumed did not excrete waste; instead, it was converted into nourishment to coalesce into primal energy crystals.
Such entities did not fit the definition of "life" as construed by the Yin-Yang Fish!
Thus, any attempt to forcibly fuse them with a genuine organism would end in failure.
"With the commanding slime severely injured, the purple-skinned beasts will likely quiet down a bit, providing an opportune moment for the three clans to advance their development."
Wang Hui transformed into a beam of light, ascending as his consciousness returned to his true form.
Sealing the glass dome, the flow of time in the microcosm began to accelerate.
Following his directives, the griffin refrained from foolishly burrowing into tunnels again.
While recuperating, it occasionally soared above to survey the surroundings, aiding the warriors of the three clans in hunting purple-skinned beasts, earning it the moniker of "Divine Whip"!
The blessed Nalan clan also exhibited generosity, slicing their mountainous stash of chocolate into portions to share unreservedly with the Zuo Qiu and Huiyuan clans.
Every miniature being that savored this delicacy was left astounded!
Beyond its rich flavor, the high caloric content, protein density, and caffeine found in milk chocolate were recognized by the three clans as sustenance meant specifically for their warriors.
Consuming two pieces before embarking on a mission not only replenished energy but also invigorated spirits, enhancing their combat prowess!
In contrast, the previously frequent assaults from the purple-skinned beasts had now waned.
As both sides played off one another, the three clans gradually gained the upper hand—an unprecedented occurrence!
Unbeknownst to them, eight micro-months passed, bringing the miniature world to the early stage of the **Divine Descent Year Five**.
Thanks to Wang Hui's several instances of divine "chocolate bestowal," the clans facing food shortages had navigated the harsh winter without dire consequences.
However, to sustain a protracted conflict, ample food supplies were essential.
The miniature beings needed to embrace sustainable development, rather than continually relying on the divine provisions granted by Wang Hui.
Thus, he conducted numerous experiments and finally devised a feasible method before the arrival of spring.
He would cultivate a new variety of crops!
Of course, crops from the outside world could not be directly utilized in the miniature realm.
Even a single seed often measured several miniature beings stacked atop one another in size.
Were these to grow to maturity, wouldn't they puncture the very heavens?
Wang Hui devised a plan to fuse the seeds from both realms, akin to the fused beasts.
For instance, merging the surface world's ants with the elder leader of the Huiyuan clan yielded a product that matched the miniature world's size while boasting capabilities commensurate with the external material.
Surprisingly, seeds, in the judgment of the Yin-Yang Fish, conformed more closely to the definition of "life" than the animated purple-skinned beasts.
After multiple attempts, Wang Hui successfully fused the barley seeds from the miniature world with the corn seeds from the outer realm, creating a stable new breed—Yumai!
With the onset of spring, Wang Hui presented the Yumai seeds to the Zuo Qiu clan, known for their agricultural prowess.
Elated by the divine gift, the Zuo Qiu clan rallied with fervor, diligently clearing new fields and embarking on widespread sowing.
As for the results, they would have to await the harvest in autumn to ascertain.
With food security assured, the matter of weaponry and armament could not be overlooked.
Over the span of eight months, Wang Hui provided the Nalan clan with additional supplies of aluminum for the easy-open cans.
Over ten thousand artisans worked in shifts, mass-producing sets of armor, which were neatly arranged in a newly erected large warehouse, awaiting the divine's inspection.
"O Divine Being, with the divine metal bestowed upon us, our clan has forged thirty thousand sets of armor, fulfilling our duty!"
Accompanied by Nalan Xia, Wang Hui entered the warehouse, his gaze sweeping over the impressive sight.
There, thirty thousand sets of equipment were stacked in perfect rows, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight streaming through the doors and windows!
Each complete set comprised full-body armor, ring-headed swords, and arm shields.
This arrangement was a result of the elder leader Huiyuan's proposal, drawing from the combat experience of the three clans against the underground monsters.
The materials for the swords and shields were thick, ensuring durability.
Meanwhile, the full-body armor was crafted from layered, polished aluminum, providing lightness and flexibility.
It could withstand the sharp fangs and claws of the purple-skinned beasts without burdening the warriors with excessive weight.
Interestingly, the artisans had carefully preserved the colors of the packaging from the cola, Fanta, and Sprite.
Thus, the three sets of similarly crafted equipment retained their unique characteristics in appearance.
Wang Hui inquired with curiosity, "What do you think, why do I provide you with three different colors of aluminum?"
Whether it was chocolate or aluminum, both were rare commodities in the miniature world.
Even the pronunciations of these words were derived from Chinese characters, taught to the clan leaders by Wang Hui before gradually spreading among them.
Nalan Xia pondered for a moment before cautiously responding, "I have a rough idea of your intention…"