All My Beasts are Legendary Chapter 495 - Palm Off The Myth
"Ancient Wood Star!"
Ye Xuan and Lin Shiru stood shoulder to shoulder over the World Tree, their gazes fixed upon the Ancient Wood Star in the distance.
Owing to the World Tree, he harbored a particular fondness for beasts of the Ancient Wood type.
In addition, within the World of Nothingness belonging to the Tidal Treasure Snail, its body quivered as if sensing something.
Shortly thereafter, it moved its body in confusion, perceiving the presence of an immensely powerful treasure nearby, yet seemingly obscured.
"A treasure?"
Ye Xuan's eyebrow arched upon receiving the message transmitted by the Tidal Treasure Snail.
Throughout his journeys beyond the Milky Way, the Tidal Treasure Snail would almost daily relay information about various treasures to him.
Nevertheless, this marked the first occasion that it had conveyed a message highlighting the potential presence of an exceptionally potent treasure in the vicinity.
"A treasure concealing its aura? Who possesses the ability to veil the Tidal Treasure Snail's senses on the Ancient Wood Star?"
Ye Xuan's eyes gleamed with intrigue.
He resolved to investigate upon arriving at the Ancient Wood Star.
Should a truly valuable treasure indeed be present there, he would not let it slip through his grasp.
The Heavenly Universe was presently engulfed in chaos, and if he did not rapidly augment his strength, he would inevitably become subservient to others, his fate no longer within his own control.
Consequently, he harbored no qualm about plundering.
Swish!
Enveloped in a nine-colored radiance and propelled by the Force of the World, Ye Xuan, with Lin Shiru in tow, made his way towards the Ancient Wood Star.
The Ancient Wood Star fell under the dominion of the Ancient Wood Ancestor.
Yet, besides him, three other cultivators at the Immortal level also resided on the Ancient Wood Star.
This celestial body was considerably more formidable than any Ye Xuan had encountered previously.
Upon the Ancient Wood Star stood a solitary tree, somewhat smaller than the Ancient Wood Tree itself, which had fully expanded and ascended into the sky, forming a plaza that seemed to welcome travelers from the cosmos.
Ye Xuan swiftly put away the World Tree, and he led Lin Shiru onto the plaza.
At this moment, within this plaza, local attendants responsible for receiving guests from various stars or star zones could be observed.
Moreover, there were others, much like Ye Xuan, who had journeyed from different sectors.
Lin Shiru, accompanying Ye Xuan, gazed around with evident curiosity.
Ye Xuan, too, observed with great interest.
Subsequently, after completing their registration under the guidance of an attendant, they ambled towards the ancient tree, intending to explore the Ancient Wood Star before proceeding to the Wanyu Star Zone.
While others had to pool resources for transmission, Ye Xuan was exempt from such a requirement.
Having subjugated more than ten star zones, he possessed an abundance of Starry Sky Spiritual Stones, enabling him to initiate transmission whenever he desired.
"It's truly merely at the Immortal level!"
However, just as Ye Xuan and Lin Shiru were exploring the Ancient Wood Star, the Ancient Wood Ancestor, clutching a green crystal ball, displayed Ye Xuan's image within it.
Upon closer examination, his countenance contorted into a ferocious expression.
After a moment's deliberation, he summoned an Immortal-level beast tamer via soul sound transmission to apprehend Ye Xuan, treating him as a wanted individual on the Ancient Wood Star!
"Don't be alarmed later," Ye Xuan remarked casually as he and Lin Shiru were enjoying themselves on a street within the Ancient Wood Star.
"What is it?" Lin Shiru inquired, her curiosity piqued.
"I'm uncertain of the specifics. I only know that someone is targeting me. However, rest assured, it's merely a minor adversary."
Ye Xuan shook his head, a sense of bewilderment washing over him.
He pondered when he had become such a magnet for trouble, with individuals targeting him the moment he set foot on the Ancient Wood Star.
The Golden Dragon of Luck possessed the ability to dispel malevolent spirits and suppress certain ominous influences.
As someone plotted against Ye Xuan, these influences triggered its sensing capabilities.
Yet, based on the Tidal Treasure Snail's assessment, the most powerful cultivator present was merely the Ancient Wood Ancestor.
Even if the Ancient Wood Ancestor confronted Ye Xuan directly, it would not pose a significant threat to him.
"Ye Xuan, how dare you return to the Ancient Wood Star after pilfering our relic!"
Suddenly, as Ye Xuan was lost in thought, a furious shout erupted from ahead.
Forthwith, three figures clad in green armor, radiating an aura intent on destruction, materialized before him in an intimidating display.
These three individuals emanated the power of the Immortal level.
They were indeed the three Immortal-level subjugators of the Ancient Wood Star.
“What? I’ve stolen the relic of the Ancient Wood Star?”
Ye Xuan was perplexed for a second, and then a faint smile graced his features.
Both he and Lin Shiru had officially registered their names upon arrival. Exactly why he wasn't taken aback that the locals were aware of his name. What did surprise him, though, was their rather flimsy excuse.
He found himself curious as to which of his possessions they were actually after.
“What’s going on?”
“This guy actually stole the Ancient Wood Star’s relic and has the gall to return? How audacious!”
Seeing the unfolding scene, a wave of commotion erupted from the onlookers. They stared at Ye Xuan in utter disbelief, recoiling with astonishing speed.
This confrontation would see three Immortal-level conquerors turn their attention to Ye Xuan. Such beings are formidable contenders in the vast expanse of the universe. The combined might of three Immortal-level conquerors posed a serious threat; a single misstep could reduce the surrounding crowd to mere dust.
“Ye Xuan, are you still going to deny it? Come with us to see the Ancestor! Perhaps that will offer you a sliver of hope for survival!”
Noticing the smirk playing on Ye Xuan's lips, one of the Immortal-level beast tamers furrowed his brow and bellowed.
As he spoke, he casually raised a hand, and a cyan snake immediately slithered around his arm. It flicked its tongue, fixing its gaze on Ye Xuan from a distance.
Simultaneously, the other two Immortal-level beast tamers also raised their hands. Identical cyan snakes coiled around their arms as well.
[Ancient Cyan Scale Snake: One star
Level: Intermediate Immortal-level
Abilities: Void Snake Float, Cyan Soul Poison, Cyan Verdant Light…]
Ye Xuan glanced briefly at the attributes of the three snakes, his interest minimal. These snakes had already reached the zenith of their potential, and their overall strength was rather unremarkable. Despite being three Immortal-level warriors, they presented little challenge to Ye Xuan.
Were he to make a move, he could dispatch all three of them in an instant.
“Spit it out! Tell me your true intentions for confronting me. Are you after one of my treasures? Or are you all simply weaklings? If it’s the latter, then summon your master,” Ye Xuan stated calmly, his hand clasped with Lin Shiru's as they stood on the street.
“A bunch of fools courting death!”
Hearing this, the face of one of the Immortal-level beast tamers contorted with rage. In the next moment, the snake on his arm vanished.
Suddenly, a spatial ripple materialized directly in front of Ye Xuan. This anomaly appeared with abrupt swiftness.
The instant the spatial distortion emerged, a cyan snake shot out, its amber-red pupils fixed on Ye Xuan. Opening its maw, it spewed forth streams of dark, poisonous mist.
Hiss!
As the venomous streams coursed through the air, seeming to corrode the very void, they hurtled directly towards Ye Xuan.
Whoosh!
However, just as the poisonous mist neared Ye Xuan, a palm-sized elf, adorned with a crown and wielding a scepter, appeared above his head.
With a wave of the scepter, a verdant light emanated, instantly nullifying the black poisonous streams. They dissolved into nothingness.
“Immortal (Peak)!”
That single move left the three Immortal-level beast tamers utterly stunned. All three of them were merely Intermediate Immortal-level cultivators. The gap in power between Intermediate Immortal and Peak Immortal was immense; even united, they stood no chance against Ye Xuan.
“Junior, you dared to steal the relic of the Ancient Wood Star and now you revolt against us upon your return!”
At this moment, a resonant, aged voice echoed across the Ancient Wood Star, the vibrations causing the entire planet to tremble. It was evident that the Ancient Wood Tree itself was aware of the proceedings.
Boom!
Following the voice, a colossal hand, wizened and resembling deadwood, materialized from nothingness and surged towards the street. It was intercepted by the very person the three Immortal-level beast tamers feared: Ye Xuan.
“Ancient Wood Ancestor?”
Gazing at the immense hand, Ye Xuan realized who his true adversary was.
Initially, his plan was to explore the Ancient Wood Star with Lin Shiru, seeking the treasure location revealed by the Tidal Treasure Snail. He had never anticipated that the Ancient Wood Ancestor would initiate a confrontation before he had even made a move!
A glint of amusement flickered across Ye Xuan's face; he found the unfolding situation rather intriguing.
“This is the first time anyone has accused me of stealing a treasure since I began my cultivation journey. Typically, I acquire the treasures I desire through direct means, not deceit.”
As the colossal hand of the Ancient Wood Ancestor emerged from the void, Ye Xuan simply let out a chuckle.
He then proceeded to summon the Golden Dragon of Luck, integrating its power into his own being.
Rumble!
In a flash, Ye Xuan's cultivation base surged to the Mythic level.
While the five-star Mythic-level Golden Dragon of Luck was not particularly adept at direct combat, its exceptional five-star grade was more than sufficient.
Its inherent grade allowed it to overpower numerous beasts at the same cultivation level.
Furthermore, with Ye Xuan's divine assistance, its attributes were amplified fivefold, enabling it to neutralize lesser beasts of the early, intermediate, and even advanced Mythic levels.
This was especially true considering the Ancient Wood Ancestor was only at the early Mythic level!
Boom!
Ye Xuan hoisted his immense hand, which resembled a celestial pillar, and directly met the Ancient Wood Ancestor's descending grasp.
A thunderous sound reverberated through the void.
Yet, surprisingly, no residual shockwave followed.
The aftershocks were completely absorbed by the formidable might of the Golden Dragon of Luck.
“Myth… Mythic Level…”
The subordinates of the Ancient Wood Ancestor watched Ye Xuan display his power, their faces frozen in disbelief.
They were utterly stunned.
It had never occurred to them that Ye Xuan wasn't merely an Immortal-level beast tamer like themselves.
Instead, he was a Mythic-level beast tamer.
To make matters worse, his power appeared to surpass that of the Ancient Wood Ancestor.
“You!”
Simultaneously, the Ancient Wood Ancestor, after his forceful strike against Ye Xuan, was repelled back into the void.
With a wet cough, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
He had been grievously wounded by a single, initial blow!
Swoosh!
Following the initial confrontation between Ye Xuan and the Ancient Wood Ancestor, Ye Xuan, with a casual flick of his hand, prepared to press his advantage.
“Stop! Please, stop, sir!”
Seeing Ye Xuan’s intent to continue the assault, the Ancient Wood Ancestor grew anxious and quickly exclaimed, “This must be a grave misunderstanding! Sir, you are far too powerful to be the thief who stole the Ancient Wood Star’s relic.”
“My subordinates must have misinterpreted the situation. Please, calm yourself, sir! I swear to clarify everything!”
“Misinterpreted the situation? Clarify everything?”
Ye Xuan scoffed at his words. “I only trust in my own judgment and actions!”
With that declaration, he ceased his restraint. With another turn of his hand, he swiftly seized the Ancient Wood Ancestor.
Rumble!
Witnessing Ye Xuan’s unwavering determination, the Ancient Wood Ancestor fell into a panic. Even the Ancient Wood Tree, deeply rooted on the Ancient Wood Star, began to shake erratically.
As it trembled, its branches contorted, forming a barrier of turquoise light that enveloped the Ancient Wood Ancestor, an attempt to shield him from Ye Xuan’s attack.
“Mark of Gods!”
Observing the manifestation of the Ancient Wood Tree and the protective turquoise shield around the Ancient Wood Ancestor, Ye Xuan decided to unleash the Mark of Gods to counter it.
In an instant, he shattered his opponent's defenses.
The Mark of Gods, now integrated with Ye Xuan's power, directly nullified the turquoise light shield conjured by the Ancient Wood Ancestor.
Ye Xuan held nothing back in this strike, delivering its full force directly onto the Ancient Wood Ancestor’s body.
“You!”
The Ancient Wood Ancestor’s eyes widened in terror and astonishment as he witnessed this turn of events.
Before he could even react, Ye Xuan’s devastating blow struck his chest with a resounding impact.
Instantly, the Ancient Wood Ancestor was stunned into immobility, his body wracked with tremors. The internal and external injuries he sustained were immense.
His soul, violently shaken by the impact, was nearly torn from his body, bringing him perilously close to death.
Ye Xuan ceased his assault after that devastating blow.
Seeing Ye Xuan withdraw, the Ancient Wood Ancestor, now a shadow of his former self, finally displayed a flicker of hope for survival.
However, the moment this expression crossed his face, Ye Xuan flicked his hand, releasing a blast of power that seemed capable of obliterating an entire star. With a soft hiss, it pierced the void and materialized before the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Woods, striking him directly through the forehead.
In that instant, the Ancient Wood Ancestor met his end.
From a distance, as the Ancient Wood Ancestor perished, the massive form of his beast, the Ancient Wood Tree, quivered and then fell still.
It remained physically intact.
But only its physical form persisted.
Its soul had been utterly annihilated.
Its current state was akin to its existence before it had gained sentience.
“Is the treasure located within the Ancient Wood Tree’s body?”
At this moment, following the demise of the Ancient Wood Ancestor, the Tidal Treasure Snail within the World of Nothingness pulsed with a sudden tremor.
The hiding spot of the legendary treasure hoard was finally pinpointed.
Subsequently, Ye Xuan was informed of its exact whereabouts.
“I wonder what sort of precious bounty awaits us on this expedition,” Ye Xuan mused, a flicker of anticipation in his eyes.
He hadn’t witnessed the Tidal Treasure Snail exhibiting such fervent excitement before this moment.