Chapter 326 Various Living Beings
Without a doubt, almost all living beings in the Land of All Living Beings know that Xuanwu's level should have reached the peak of the ninth rank!
After briefly introducing the situation of Xuanwu, the giant ape continued to explain enthusiastically.
Although not as ancient as Xuanwu, there are still many ancient rare beasts that have been in the land of living beings for nearly 100,000 years.
For example, the ancient Azure Phoenix, a ninth-ranked creature, has been here for over 90,000 years.
For example, the Evil Flame True Phoenix, a ninth-order rank, has also been around for over 90,000 years;
For example, the Golden Feathered Demon Roc, a ninth-order rank, nearly 90,000 years old;
For example, the nine-headed black dragon, a ninth-order dragon, nearly 90,000 years old;
For example, the Blazing Heavenly Kirin, a ninth-tier creature, has been around for nearly 90,000 years...
Each time a rare beast is introduced, a melodious long cry or a fierce roar will resound from a magnificent building.
It turns out that what the giant ape is introducing now is all currently in the land of sentient beings.
And they're all Rank 9!
After speaking at length about a dozen people, the giant ape casually mentioned some who hadn't come. He only mentioned those he was familiar with, and apart from those at the ninth or eighth rank peak, none of them were weaker than him.
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This introduction secretly startled Zhong Cai.
There are so many ninth-tier rare beasts!
However, upon further reflection, besides the top-tier continent, Zhong Cai knew of four upper-tier continents in the east, west, south, and north. Each of these upper-tier continents was surrounded by eight different middle-tier continents!
The number of lower continents near each intermediate continent is countless.
Each continent has the potential to cultivate cultivators who have reached the highest level. Even the worst lower-level continent can have one or two such cultivators.
At the same time, the number of ninth-tier rare beasts far exceeds that of cultivators who have reached the Heavenly Realm.
After all, human cultivators occupy no more than 20% of the land on the continent. The rest of the land is almost entirely inhabited by various kinds of beasts. Among them, there are more savage beasts than rare beasts. However, savage beasts of the same level cannot defeat rare beasts and often become food for them. Therefore, rare beasts actually make up a terrifying proportion of the top combat power!
In addition, rare beasts often have a longer lifespan than cultivators of the same level. By staying in this land of all living beings for a long time, even rare beasts with poor comprehension and large bottlenecks can gradually increase their strength over time.
Thus, through this gradual accumulation, even if only a few beings on a continent obtain the Gate of All Beings, the number of rare beasts that eventually reach the ninth rank will not be small. After all, the biggest difficulty for rare beasts is to avoid being devoured by their natural enemies. Having a place to hide greatly increases their safety, allowing them to grow more steadily. Unlike human cultivators, who are prone to death at many breakthrough stages, those with poor comprehension or insufficient aptitude are easily shackled if their lifespan is not long enough.
Meanwhile, those cultivators who also attained the Gate of All Beings have probably died many times over.
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As Zhong Cai listened, she wrote down all the known information about rare animals.
After the giant ape finished talking about the rare beasts, it finally brought up the human cultivators.
"There are a few smug youngsters among your human race. I, the old ape, am too lazy to deal with them. Let your fellow humans fend for themselves."
At this point, the giant ape offered a word of advice: "Now that you two have some resources, if you want to trade with anyone in the future, just go to those shops; no one will drive you away. If you have time, go to the Starlight Arena more often; it will be good for you little brats."
Zhong Cai quickly said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior." He paused slightly and then asked, "But I would like to ask you, senior, what is the most needed resource among the seniors here?"
The giant ape twitched its nose and suddenly said, "If you have any skills, opening a pill shop would be perfect."
Zhong Cai was taken aback. It was a perfect match for his expertise—this Senior Yuan Chong must have smelled the fragrance of pills on him and realized that he was a pill master.
So he smiled and said, "I will study more elixirs that are useful for animals in the future, and I hope you will support me then."
The giant ape laughed and raised its hand, seemingly wanting to pat Zhong Cai's shoulder—but it immediately realized that this human brat couldn't withstand its slap, so it changed direction and directly covered Qing Yu's head, rubbing it a couple of times.
Zhong Cai: "..."
Wu Shaogan: "..."
Qingyu was being rubbed so hard that she was shaking and almost fell down as if she couldn't fly—she just barely managed to stay upright.
The giant ape rubbed its nose with its fingers, looking a little embarrassed, then laughed and turned to leave.
"I'll definitely be there!"
"I'll give you some old ape wine then!"
"Here are a few more peaches for you!"
Zhong Cai watched the giant ape leave.
Just as it had arrived, it strode away into the distance.
Every step is a very long leap.
Before long, the giant ape had returned to its own residence.
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There were also many faint, fragmented roars of beasts, which were not concealed.
There were even a few long, mournful cries, seemingly offering suggestions to Zhong Cai—
"That kid must be a level five alchemist, right? I wonder if he can refine Beast Spirit Pills?"
"Humans are so resourceful! Our beast race has never produced a pill refiner!"
"If this kid could open a pill shop, I'd definitely go and support him!"
"I think alchemists have come to this area before?"
"Those alchemists aren't good enough; they'll be gone in two or three thousand years..."
Rare beasts cannot transform into human form; they can only take animal form.
Moreover, those who are powerful and whose level has been raised to a certain level are often very large in size.
What's the point of refining pills then?
I simply don't have the physical condition for that!
Even earlier, human cultivators developed this technique, and from that time onward, their utilization rate of medicinal herbs far exceeded that of rare beasts, resulting in pills with extremely powerful effects.
It's one thing if it's only suitable for human cultivators, but humans can also research elixirs for rare beasts, so that those rare beasts that have contracts with humans can level up faster, purify their bloodlines, and enhance their potential...
The rare beasts naturally all wanted such pills to strengthen and enhance their own kind.
They were also greedy for elixirs.
Often, while some powerful rare beasts may be unwilling to form contracts with human cultivators, they can still make deals with them, exchanging protection for offerings.
Among the resources offered, elixirs favored by animals are indispensable.
Countless intelligent rare beasts would try to trade with human alchemists—but such opportunities are extremely rare.
Among the vast and countless rare beast groups, those that can truly cooperate with alchemists are extremely rare.
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Zhong Cai glanced at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan smiled.
[Old Wu, what do you think? Should I open my medicine shop?]
Since rare beasts are needed, they can certainly be summoned; it will also hone A-Cai's alchemy skills.
The two made a quick decision, but at the same time, they also had other ideas.
[If it's a rare beast that likes to eat people, then there's no need to trade it, right?]
[That's how it should be. However, before selling the pills, we should seek cooperation with a few gentler rare beast seniors, or perhaps... seek the assistance of our human race's Tongtian senior.]
Zhong Cai nodded immediately.
Wu Shaogan also had many thoughts going through his mind.
But for now, the two of them still want to ride on Qingpeng and tour the entire city.
Wu Shaogan said softly, "I will keep an eye on the blue light."
Zhong Caizhen exclaimed excitedly, "Me too!"
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The roars of the rare animals still serve as "background music".
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan rode the Qingpeng, slowly moving forward along the street they were currently on.
Because it's safe here, although they would quickly hide the moment they sensed the approaching beasts outside when they encountered powerful beasts far exceeding their current level, things are different now.
They don't need to worry about accidentally offending those rare beasts and being eaten by them.
Qingpeng, in accordance with its master's wishes, flew straight in the middle of the street.
Its size is so large that even though Zhong and Wu are sitting inside the downy feathers on its neck, they are almost invisible from the outside. However, the strong presence of the Azure Roc makes it seem not so "small" when combined with its size.
I only caught a glimpse of a few buildings earlier and didn't dare to examine them closely, but things are different now.
Zhong Cai looked at them one by one with great interest.
The first thing you see is the building where the giant ape was located, but now that the giant ape has entered, you can't see it at all.
The building is very tall, resembling a very thick giant tree. Its color is grayish-brown, and the design itself lacks detail, giving it a rugged and desolate feel, as if its branches and leaves might break at any moment.
After reading it, Zhong Cai couldn't help but inwardly complain.
[Senior Ape Chong was nowhere to be seen, but his ape eyes were blinking rapidly.]
Wu Shaogan hadn't noticed these things before, but after Zhong Cai mentioned them, his gaze fell on a gap in a "tree branch" of the building, and he was surprised to find that there was indeed a glint of Yuan Zhong's brilliance there.
It is quite sparkly.
It seems they've been observing the two of them the whole time.
Zhong Cai hummed softly.
Am I right?
Wu Shaogan maintained his smile.
[Senior Sarutoshi is very curious.]
Zhong Cai strongly agreed with this.
[Apes, by definition, are very curious. And if this senior weren't so lively, he wouldn't have volunteered to explain the Land of All Beings to us.]
Wu Shaogan's smile deepened.
As far as I know, the Red-horned Golden Ape clan does not eat people.
Zhong Cai chuckled.
"When our shop opens, if Senior Yuan Zhong comes to buy pills, we'll give him a discount."
Wu Shaogan has gentle features.
【Ah Cai, that's a great idea.】
Although the two communicated telepathically, they also continued to observe the shapes of other buildings.
There were at least a hundred miles between the giant wooden building and the other buildings.
It also looks like a giant tree, but between the bare yet extremely thick branches lies a huge bird's nest.
A huge hole has been carved out in the trunk beneath the giant tree.
The tree hollow was very deep, and it seemed that if one went inside, one would encounter some unpredictable danger.
The branches of the giant tree were charred black, and upon close inspection, one could see that they looked as if they had been burned frequently. However, one did not need to observe too closely, because after a few more glances, one could see that many sparks had drifted out of the bird's nest and landed on the branches, turning into a layer of golden-red flames, just like a tree full of golden-red exotic flowers blooming, leaping and tumbling, which was very beautiful.
At this moment, you can vaguely see some huge bird turning over in the nest, its extremely beautiful wings fluttering and revealing a corner of dazzling brilliance. Even without revealing its full shape, it still exudes a breathtaking beauty.
Zhong Cai saw the brilliance of those wings, thought for a moment, and recognized it.
[It seems to be a fire phoenix, but its aura doesn't seem to be as strong as that of Senior Ape Heavy from before.]
Wu Shaogan's realm was only at the fusion stage, but he was extremely perceptive of this kind of aura. Even if it was just a trace, he could quickly detect some clues and make a judgment.
[He must have just reached the eighth rank recently and isn't quite proficient at manipulating flames yet, so sparks often appear.]
That being said, it's not absolute.
Wu Shaogan added another sentence.
[It's also possible that he's controlled it, but he still enjoys playing like this.]
Zhong Cai: "..."
[Whatever, it doesn't matter which one.]
I'm thinking that we should look for something to trade with it for some of its shed fire feathers.
The clothes I make for you should look quite nice.
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow.
Then I'll look forward to it.
Zhong Cai was in a great mood. If he weren't restrained from making any big moves to maintain his image, he would have already made a big move.
Although he couldn't dance with his hands and feet, his telepathic communication was quite lively.
From now on, we'll be going out as people of status, so we definitely need to get some nice clothes.
[Besides Senior Fire Phoenix, the other rare beast seniors should also have quite a few good items. I think we can settle here for a while. I'll refine some pills and accumulate more pill essence so I can participate in more lucky draws later.]
[Old Wu, you can try your luck in the Star Arena... Give me some experience after you're done, then I'll go try it too!]
Oh, and one more thing! While we're out and about, let's look for a place to house our residence.
[Speaking of which, what kind of building should we put up? I think there are even more rare beasts in this Land of All Beings. If we want to befriend and trade with them, the territory can't be small...]
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After walking for a while, Zhong Cai saw another giant tree.
This giant tree was different from the previous ones; its canopy was like clouds, and its roots spread out to cover an area of hundreds of miles.
Moreover, the area above where the roots extend is also covered by a canopy.
The giant tree's branches are grayish-brown with hints of emerald green, while its canopy is covered with bright red maple leaves.
Among the countless leaves, there are also many small silvery-white flowers. Although they are called "small flowers", you can actually see that each one is as big as two palms put together when you get a little closer.
A wonderful fragrance filled the air.
—There's no need to think about it, Zhong Cai recognizes it immediately!
Such a huge tree is a rare ninth-grade medicinal herb!
Moreover, it is obvious that it has already developed intelligence and possesses wisdom.
It also has some gaps on its body, and it seems that there are tree hole spaces inside. However, each gap is not big, so it is impossible for rare beasts to enter in their original form.
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Zhong Cai's eyes were bright, and she looked at Wu Shaogan beside her almost impatiently.
[Old Wu! I absolutely must make a deal with this senior, Zhenmu!]
You recognized it too, didn't you? This is Seven Treasures Wood!
Wu Shaogan confirmed it and nodded slightly.
Let's search carefully for the resources needed to grow this precious wood.
Zhong Cai was radiant and beaming with joy.
[No need to look for this anymore, I found it while I was packing my things, it's a Spirit Cleansing Spring!]
[No matter how rare the medicine, everyone would want it if they encountered the Cleansing Spring!]
This tree is very good at accumulating treasures, and every part of it is valuable. I want its flowers, and if I'm lucky, it might even bear fruit...
Wu Shaogan listened to Zhong Cai's rambling and nodded in agreement from time to time.
Of course, right now it's just random chatter and conversation.
Although they had heard explanations about the specific conditions here, the two of them had not yet seen it all with their own eyes, so they could not say that they had truly adapted to it.
Therefore, we should first look at the overall situation before making any decisions.
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After the Seven Treasures and Hundred Precious Woods, it's time for the Rare Beasts' Residence.
This time it was a huge pavilion, with a wide space below that could accommodate giant beasts, but it became relatively narrower on the second floor upwards, with a window-like opening in the middle.
As Zhong Cai passed by, he quietly glanced at the "window".
The next instant, a forked, thick, whip-like snake tongue shot out, carrying a terrifying, bloody stench and containing some kind of evil intent.
Although the evil thoughts quickly subsided and the snake's tongue only swaggered before being quickly withdrawn, Zhong Cai was still able to quickly determine that there must be a giant snake inside.
Moreover, it is a giant serpent that enjoys devouring cultivators.
The stench was complex, but as a human, Zhong Cai could sense a chilling unease from it, and vaguely perceive the appetite of the giant snake.
Zhong Cai shuddered.
"Old Wu, even though I didn't see it clearly, we absolutely won't do business with this thing!"
When Wu Shaogan sensed the overwhelming appetite, his expression turned serious.
At that moment, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Indeed, we cannot make a deal with it.
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And so, the two looked around in turn, and found that the various mansions they saw were actually very much in line with their racial characteristics.
For example, some things that look like buildings at first glance are actually hollowed-out mountains;
Some brought over a pond, the depth of which was unknown, but there were islands on the surface of the pond, with huge but simple buildings on them. This must be because there were rare aquatic animals that lived in the pond all year round, and they used the buildings on the islands to entertain guests.
Some are simply valleys, but huge holes have been carved into the mountainside below. If you communicate with them, you can enter the valley.
Some are cliffs, on which birds build nests and many caves have been carved out.
Some are mountain ranges—not the one where Xuanwu is located—the highest peak of which is where the master coils. If you look closely, you can see the master's long tail winding along the mountain range, which is also very comfortable.
There is also a lake in the middle of which grows a strange, lotus-like precious herb. There are many islands of different sizes around it, all within the range of the fragrance of flowers. The large islands can accommodate rare beasts to lie on, while the small islands can be used by small rare beasts or human cultivators to climb on.
There is also a huge swamp...
There were magnificent buildings, all of which looked similar to human architecture, but scaled up many times over...
There were very simple thatched huts, but they were also magnified countless times...
And then there are the vast forests, flowers, vines, and thorns...
Too many to count.
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As the two explored, they wandered through four streets—one in each of the four cardinal directions.
The streets are all pretty much the same; the only difference is the variety of mansions.
Between the streets, there are small gathering places that do not form a street pattern; there are probably four such gathering places.
Each settlement was much smaller than the street itself.
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After some observation, the Zhong and Wu couple could roughly make out the situation.
High-level rare beasts and rare herbs are almost all located on major streets. After finding a territory, they establish a suitable living environment for themselves and also take care of places where they can do business with other groups or entertain guests.
Some human cultivators also set up their territories on the streets, but this is very rare.
The few buildings that fit the living environment of human cultivators all have a rather unique personal style, and their overall layout is based on the living habits of humans.
In addition, certain structures of the building will have separate halls that allow rare beasts or other races to pass through smoothly.
Moreover, upon closer inspection, one can discover the strange power contained within.
Compared to the fierce aura and bloodline pressure naturally emanating from rare beasts, or the unique fragrance and charm revealed by rare herbs and trees, these strange powers belonging to human cultivators often have special attributes, or a strong sense of rejection, or simply the will to fight, the will to kill, and so on.
Very powerful.
Without a doubt, the vast majority of these human cultivators who dared to be surrounded by rare beasts and precious trees were either powerful beings who had reached the Heavenly Realm or extremely powerful beings who had reached the Nirvana Realm.
And those gathering places between streets...
Two of the settlements have relatively smaller buildings, most of which conform to human living habits. There are also some places that resemble animal dwellings, but the overall area is not as large as that of the rare beasts on the streets.
The other two settlements were almost entirely inhabited by animals. The living conditions were rather rough, and many relatively small rare animals could be seen lying lazily on the open ground, without displaying any frightening aura.
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After examining it, Zhong Cai roughly understood.
Those who can stay on the street and still run shops are mostly those whose strength has reached level eight.
These gathering places were not as wide as the streets, but they were divided into many territories. Often, once someone's strength reached a certain level, they could stay in a similar area to others of the same level.
Not all beings living in this world are very powerful.
On the gathering ground, the strongest person is only at the seventh level.
There are also many mansions that are relatively small in size, and the owners are not yet alive, but judging from the residual aura they leave behind, it seems that there are still cultivators who have opened palaces and performed consecrations among them.
In other words, on some unknown continent, some cultivators with very weak strength obtained the Gate of All Beings long ago.
And so, in such a weak state, he managed to find his way into a place where so many terrifyingly powerful individuals existed.
That's incredibly bold.
However, if they can make good use of the opportunities here, their speed of improvement in their local strength will probably be very fast.
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