Like a wave of rotten fish odor, it assaulted his nostrils. The stench was so foul it defied imagination! Although a dense layer of Essence Energy ford an impenetrable barrier around him, Wang Zhan still found himself sowhat believing the big rat's words. Given that even his Essence Energy couldn't block this pervasive odor, Wang Zhan knew this situation was extraordinary. This was his first such encounter on the Star War Battlefield, and occurring as it did during a ti when strange objects were erging, it lent the rat's claims high credibility.
Therefore, Wang Zhan hesitated no longer. He held his breath and plunged headfirst into the swamp, roaring inwardly, HEH HEH HEH, bring on the worst!
He wasn't afraid of the stench, only that it wasn't foul enough. He wasn't afraid of hardship, only that it wasn't challenging enough. This was his current mindset.
And so, with the big rat on his head watching, Wang Zhan disappeared completely beneath the surface of the swamp land. The rat imdiately dived in after him, as comfortable as if it were returning ho.
Then, a massive white wolf, as large as a Water Buffalo, slowly materialized by the edge of the swamp. Its eyes held a faint red glimr.
"Chief, he went in!" an underling asked, his eyes obediently lowered.
Yu Huan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping the Surroundings with a hint of lancholy. "I didn't expect it to end up being in our ancestral land. I'm afraid that from today onwards, we will truly beco orphans without a ho!"
Yu Huan had long known that the Blood Wolf Clan's ancestral land held many mysteries, including their ancestor's heritage. However, ever since the Blood Sea Flower began to bloom in the ancestral land three years ago, he knew he would have to give it up. This was not sothing the Blood Wolf Clan could possess. It was destined to fall into the hands of those with nobler bloodlines, serving as an aid for them to reach a higher realm.
Thus, Yu Huan had begun laying his plans three years prior. On one hand, he continuously sent the true bloodline descendants of the Blood Wolf Clan away. On the other hand, he also sought an opportunity to break through to the Martial King realm. If he succeeded, perhaps he could consu the Blood Sea Flower, then live incognito and bide his ti.
But the long wait brought him no hope, only despair and the deathly grip of shackles imposed by a king more powerful than any in the Blood Wolf Clan.
Although his subordinate, a leader-level giant wolf, was also deeply grieved, he still spoke in a solemn voice, "Chief, this is our clan's destiny. You've already done so much; no one will bla you!"
Yu Huan chuckled lightly. "Alright, I have no regrets. Prepare yourselves. Let Ta Qing take the fall. Rember, after Wang Zhan leaves, I need you to ensure that Ta Qing is the first beast to set foot in our ancestral land."
At this, Yu Huan's eyes turned icy, a cold light flickering within them. "Consider it his atonent for the fate of our Blood Wolf Clan becoming holess!"
"Yes! I will carry out your orders. Even if I die at Ta Qing's hands, I will absolutely not let anyone interfere with your plans, Chief!"
And so, unnoticed by anyone, the two giant wolves parted ways. One would serve as bait to lure Ta Qing, thereby eting its fate; the other would take responsibility for their clan, ensuring its survival Between Heaven and Earth even after losing ownership of their ancestral land.
The Human Race, the Beast Clan—at this very mont, their destinies were strikingly similar.
「…」
Beneath the swamp land.
After Wang Zhan plunged in, he descended for only a short while, perhaps ten to several tens of ters. Upon passing through a boundary that felt like a layer of bubbles, the foul sll around Wang Zhan suddenly vanished, replaced by a rare and intoxicating fragrance.
What is this?
The instant he caught the scent, Wang Zhan was startled. He felt a fluctuation in his realm—an involuntary one, as if an invisible hand from the Surroundings was pushing him forward. A second later, he clearly saw the scene before him, but his attention was imdiately drawn to the surging Essence Energy roiling within his body.
I'm going to advance again!
At this critical mont, Wang Zhan dared not allow any distractions. All his focus converged inward, so naturally, he didn't notice the big rat's gaze from behind him. A murderous glint flashed in the big rat's eyes, as if it intended to launch a surprise attack while Wang Zhan was preoccupied. However, after a brief mont, it completely dismissed the idea and instead began to stand guard for Wang Zhan.
anwhile, it surveyed their surroundings: a small, circular space, seemingly located beneath the swamp land, with rock walls enclosing them. On one side of the rock wall was a wide cave entrance. It was eerily silent and the environnt serene, yet it felt as if demons might be lurking within. But the most eye-catching feature wasn't the cave; it was a peculiar, small, crimson tree growing right at the cave's entrance, crowned with a single yellow fruit. It looked like neither a flower nor a typical tree. Its only distinct quality was a faint, intoxicating fragrance, confined to this small platform, an area less than a few dozen square ters.
"The Blood Sea... Flower..." the big rat murmured, its eyes reflecting an evident desire, yet filled with a fear so profound it dared not reach out. This was the strange object that had drawn the gazes of nurous Martial Emperors, a truly precious treasure of this land. After all, not all flowers are called the Blood Sea Flower, nor do all treasures possess the ability to provide the foundation needed to break through to the Martial Emperor Realm. Calling it a Divine Object would not be an exaggeration in so respects.
Regrettably, though Wang Zhan glanced at the sight before him, he simply could not pay attention to it at this mont. Instead, he was relentlessly focusing his mind, trying to restrain the rioting Essence Energy within him.
But... RUMBLE... RUMBLE...
Like a great river, all the Essence Energy in his body seethed like an untad stallion. After trying for nearly a quarter of an hour with little success in quelling the tumult, Wang Zhan finally decided to let nature take its course.
If a breakthrough is to occur, let it be. I am indeed too weak. To reject a gift from the heavens is to invite disaster! Co on!
Like thunder, like a torrential downpour, once Wang Zhan released his ntal constraints, a sensation akin to the universe being forged anew within him brought an overwhelming joy that flooded his consciousness. Imdiately, with a POP! sound, his Domain, an attribute beyond his already near-peak base stats, directly activated from zero to one.
Looking at the attributes on the panel, Wang Zhan knew he had succeeded!
Host: Wang Zhan
Domain: 1
Limit: 320
Strength: 9,001
Agility: 9,001
Physique: 9,001
Charm: 240
Wisdom: 300
ntal Power: 104,976
As a Martial Master with base attributes exceeding 9,000 and ntal energy surpassing 100,000, Wang Zhan had clearly taken another huge step forward, further widening the gap between himself and his peers.
「…」
「Remaining in place,」
Suddenly, Wang Zhan opened his eyes. The imnse pressure from his ntal energy, now well over one hundred thousand, sent a jolt through the big rat.
How is this possible? He rely advanced a minor realm, yet the pressure he exerts is identical to that of a Martial King!
This was the formidable pressure Wang Zhan now radiated when not making any effort to restrain it. Wang Zhan, however, paid this no mind and simply smiled. "Thank you. Is this the strange object? How is it used?"
A gleam flashed in the big rat's eyes as it responded respectfully, according to its pre-arranged plan, "Sir, this strange object is called the Blood Sea Flower. Have you perhaps heard of it?"
If Wang Zhan, a country bumpkin from the Earth Federation, knew of it, that would be truly strange. He shook his head slightly.
The big rat began to explain, "Actually, this Blood Sea Flower, to be more precise, is a gift left to us by the ancestors of the Beast Clan who died in battle. It can accelerate our advancent and enhance our absorption of Spiritual Energy…"
Wang Zhan listened expressionlessly, all the while examining the bizarre flower before him. Strangely, aside from that initial burst of intoxicating fragrance, Wang Zhan felt no further reaction from it, as if it were no different from any ordinary bizarre flower.
He pondered slightly. If it only has these minor uses the rat ntioned, how could it attract the attention of a Martial Emperor? Of course, perhaps my expectations are a bit high. After all, a permanent enhancent would also be terrifying.
He imdiately asked, "Does this Blood Sea Flower have no drawbacks at all?"
Every dicine has its side effects, Wang Zhan was a bit skeptical.
The big rat shook its head. "I haven't consud it, so I don't know if there are any adverse effects…"
Wang Zhan interrupted it. "You are a beast. You should be able to consu it, right?"
The big rat's heart tightened. It didn't know why Wang Zhan was asking this, but it feigned composure and said, "Even strange objects have specific compatibilities and constitutional requirents. I am a rat; I can clearly sense that the strange object before us is not sothing I need."
Wang Zhan chuckled, waving his hand dismissively. "Alright then. You can leave now. I'd like to be alone here for a while."
The big rat was about to respond when it seed to rember sothing. It quickly reminded him, "Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to remind you, Sir! Please have a look at this..."
Following the big rat's line of sight, Wang Zhan imdiately spotted several leaves unfurled around the yellow fruit.
It continued, "Although I have never consud it, there are rumors that the degree to which these leaves have unfurled indicates the fruit's maturity. This is rely for your consideration, Sir. I will take my leave now!"
Only when Wang Zhan sensed he was no longer being watched did he allow a smug grin to spread across his face.
HEH HEH, still playing little tricks with ?
Wang Zhan didn't believe the rat's fabrications for a second. It might be true that the rat had never consud it, but whether it was uninterested or whether the flower had issues were entirely different matters.
Tsk tsk tsk, this is getting more and more interesting. It clearly wants it but dares not make a move. What is it afraid of?
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