Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 959 - 449: Immortal Beast Remains, Legacy from the Immortal Realm (2)

The Exotic Beasts cherish the Immortal Beast's blood to such a degree because their very origins stem from that precious essence; an Immortal Beast from the Immortal Realm had plummeted deep into the Ice Crystal Mountain Range.

Should you fail to treat this with the utmost gravity, those raging Exotic Beasts will slaughter every single human outpost across the Ice Crystal Mountain Range just to reclaim that single drop of blood, wiping out all human cultivators entirely."

"Destiny will provide you with clues."

"Destiny Hint One: While Low Tier Exotic Beasts remain as mindless savages, they begin to gain human-like wisdom upon reaching the Void Refining Level.

You might opt to reveal Daoist Chen’s location, sacrificing his life to soothe the Exotic Beasts' fury and thereby halt the beast tide sweeping through the Ice Crystal Mountain Range.

Yet, beings of another race harbor intentions that differ vastly; even with Daoist Chen's death, the Exotic Beasts would persist in their quest to eradicate the human outposts in the Ice Crystal Mountain Range, showing utter contempt for human lives in safeguarding the mountain range's hidden truths."

"Destiny Hint Two: Daoist Chen managed to pierce through the Exotic Beasts’ barriers and venture into the core of the Ice Crystal Mountain Range by relying on his Upper Grade Life Chart and ’Light Dust.’ This Life Chart allows him to diminish his presence, conceal his aura, and evade detection even by Exotic Beasts, making his infiltration straightforward.

You could decide to save this Daoist Chen, extracting him from the Ice Crystal Mountain Range and escaping the Exotic Beasts' chase. Nevertheless, Daoist Chen possesses a self-serving and merciless nature, his heart as cold as ice; saving him would earn you no thanks whatsoever.

On the contrary, he would hunt for chances to murder and plunder treasures; a host of his former allies fell victim to his schemes, so should you rescue him, remain vigilant against Daoist Chen’s treachery, as deceit comes naturally to him."

"Destiny Hint Three: A despicable creature like this hardly deserves your aid, and Daoist Chen’s deeds have razed many human outposts in the Ice Crystal Mountain Range, including places like Ice Lotus Village, without a shred of remorse from him, as he plots further casualties to gain time for refining that drop of Immortal Beast blood.

Therefore, you can elect to betray him, slay this Daoist Chen, and claim the drop of Immortal Beast blood for yourself, which promises immense advantages without question.

That said, merely eliminating Daoist Chen won't end the beast tide, but there's a way to transport this drop of Immortal Beast blood to Demon Flame City, a hub of Demon Cultivators brimming with terrifying and brutal figures; their might rivals that of the Ice Crystal Mountain Range's Exotic Beasts.

In this manner, you could shift the calamity, tricking the Exotic Beasts into thinking the Immortal Beast blood was snatched by Demon Flame City’s cultivators, prompting the beasts to stop targeting human outposts while the rival powers battle and drain each other's strength, leaving you to observe from afar."

Upon grasping this destiny hint's revelation, Jiang Fan’s eyes narrowed sharply, clearly shaken by the staggering worth of the details, so vast that ordinary cultivators could scarcely fathom it.

Earlier, he had pondered the roots and exceptional might of the beasts within Ice Prison, surpassing typical Exotic Beasts with their surging blood vitality.

Now it becomes clear that everything traces back to the Immortal Beast's potency.

From the fall of an Immortal Beast, its body was claimed by Demon Beasts, who absorbed fragments of its vital force, leading to their transformation.

However, the Immortal Beast's overwhelming life essence proved too much for common Demon Beasts to handle, twisting them into feral Exotic Beasts devoid of reason.

As their cultivation climbs to the Void Refining Level, Exotic Beasts slowly harness their immense inner power, and their minds awaken.

"Is this what they call ’a whale’s fall nourishing myriad lives’?"

"The death of just one Immortal Beast spawned endless Exotic Beasts."

"Yet Ice Prison swarms with them."

"Could that mean multiple Immortal Beast remains lie scattered in Ice Prison?"

Jiang Fan narrowed his gaze.

He realized this fragment of Immortal Prison, fallen from the Immortal Realm, hid layers of mysteries.

The mere presence of Immortal Beast corpses would lure untold cultivators.

Remember, these hail from the Immortal Realm, likely surpassing ordinary True Spirits in power.

They resemble dragons, every portion brimming with rich life force.

A mere droplet of their blood can forge legions of powerhouses.

The Exotic Beasts tapped into this boon, fueling their awesome prowess.

Furthermore, their population swells without end.

Despite relentless slaying by human cultivators, Exotic Beast numbers only multiply.

They breed like rabbits, spreading uncontrollably.

Plenty of human cultivators worry that if these Exotic Beasts continue expanding, they'll soon dominate all of Ice Prison.

After all, their breeding rate far outpaces humanity's.

"It's no surprise the beast tides in the Ice Crystal Mountain Range have raged nonstop lately, all because of Daoist Chen, no doubt?"

"This fellow covertly grabbed a drop of Immortal Beast blood, sparking a frenzy from Exotic Beasts deep in the mountains, and Ice Lotus Village's ruin likely ties back to him."

Jiang Fan’s gaze shifted.

He felt certain he'd unraveled the mystery fueling the recent beast tides.

Daoist Chen, leveraging his unique skill, slipped into the Ice Crystal Mountain Range's depths and obtained a drop of Immortal Beast blood,

but unfortunately, Daoist Chen couldn't refine it swiftly, letting the blood's aura seep out and alert numerous Exotic Beasts.

True to form, hordes of Exotic Beasts surged forth, devastating human outpost after outpost.

Meanwhile, Daoist Chen dodged one pursuit after another using his ’Light Dust’ technique.

This scoundrel stayed safe, yet the human settlements in the Ice Crystal Mountain Range bore the brunt.

Countless human cultivators lost their lives on his account.

The kin and allies of his two disciples fell prey to Daoist Chen's actions.

For that alone, Daoist Chen merits no mercy.

"So the strategy involves carrying the Immortal Beast blood to Demon Flame City?"

"Pit the Exotic Beasts against Demon Flame City, letting them tear into each other like wild animals."

"Either way, neither side brings any good."

"If they inflict serious damage on one another, it would hugely favor the factions across this region."

"Yes, that's a solid plan indeed."

Jiang Fan gave a faint smile.

He was well aware of Demon Flame City, the infamous stronghold of Demon Cultivators known to everyone.

The Demon Cultivators there were all savage and wicked to the core.

Innumerable souls had died by the hands of Demon Flame City’s denizens.

For example, Blood Beast Daoist and Old Devil Soul Devourer, whom I eliminated, plus Daoist Cold Cicada, whom I doomed, all originated from Demon Flame City.

The various cultivators in this territory naturally yearn to raze Demon Flame City.

Regrettably, Demon Flame City stands as a formidable bastion, defended by two Body Integration Realm Demon Cultivators.

Those two united Demon Cultivators alone terrify legions of cultivators.

Even Daoist Xuan Yuan finds himself powerless against Demon Flame City, forced to witness their rampages unchecked.

Seizing this chance to erode Demon Flame City’s strength and inflict grievous casualties on the Demon Cultivators would prove a monumental boon for righteous forces.

Additionally, it would grant Primordial Valley extra breathing room to flourish.

"First, let's check Daoist Chen’s position."

Jiang Fan mused, tapping into Daoist Chen’s location data.

A glowing dot pulsed steadily onward; naturally, with Daoist Chen still breathing and evading Exotic Beasts, he wouldn't stupidly linger in one spot for ages.

Constant flight represented Daoist Chen’s smartest move.

Only through that could he endure.

"Impossible, is this real or a trick?"

"This rascal is heading straight for Primordial Valley?!"

"What’s his game, offering himself up?"

"No, given his nature, he aims to drag Primordial Valley into the mess."

"Truly a fine specimen, I haven't even begun to deal with you, yet you're plotting against my Primordial Valley."

"What a plague."

Jiang Fan’s gaze gleamed with intense murderous resolve.

He tracked Daoist Chen’s light spot hurtling toward Primordial Valley.

Soon enough, he'd arrive at Primordial Valley.