Bringing The Farm To Live In Another World Chapter 2269: Valley of the Sacred Elephant

Although the Valley of the Sacred Elephant contained numerous treasures, it remained a destination few cultivators dared to visit. This canyon was not human territory; instead, it served as the domain for the Crazed Elephant, the most formidable beasts in the region.

Renowned throughout Gale Canyon, the Crazed Elephants resided in this specific valley where the land was fertile and the water ran clear. For their race, it was the ultimate sanctuary for survival.

The name "Crazed Elephant" stems from their volatile combat style. Their clan boasted many powerful entities, with the most elite individuals capable of overpowering cultivators at the Teleportation Stage.

While Zhao Hai was uncertain if even mightier specimens existed within the valley's depths, he was convinced the location held secrets far beyond its surface appearance.

It was common knowledge that Strong Ape Mountain only housed Teleportation Stage experts, yet that proved to be false. Similarly, the Valley of the Sacred Elephant was rumored to only host beasts of that same level. Zhao Hai, however, refused to believe that no experts exceeding the Teleportation Stage resided within the valley.

Tucked away in a secluded corner of Gale Canyon, the Valley of the Sacred Elephant saw very few visitors annually despite its isolation.

Of the few cultivators who ventured inside, a mere handful ever returned. The majority were slaughtered by the Crazed Elephants. Those fortunate enough to escape vowed never to return even to the valley's outskirts, paralyzed by the fear of being hunted down.

To the uninformed, the Valley of the Sacred Elephant might seem less perilous than Strong Ape Mountain, as one could theoretically survive the entrance regions. However, anyone who had actually stepped foot inside would abandon that notion. They would realize that the Valley of the Sacred Elephant was undoubtedly the more treacherous of the two.

The inner sanctuary of the valley was distinct, containing the Domain of the Sacred Elephant. Even those at the Teleportation Realm feared to tread there, as entering the inner zone usually meant certain death, even for experts of that caliber.

The inner reaches felt like an entirely different realm compared to the periphery. This area was densely populated by Crazed Elephants, whose rage was legendary and terrifying once provoked.

Crazed Elephants at the Diamond Body Realm had been sighted in these inner depths. No cultivator would dare cause a disturbance there unless they possessed a death wish.

Cultivators feared more than just the raw power of these beasts. Under normal circumstances, Crazed Elephants enjoyed longer lifespans than humans, and with age came immense strength. Consequently, those with true knowledge of the canyon considered the Valley of the Sacred Elephant far more lethal than Strong Ape Mountain.

Currently, Zhao Hai was navigating the outer region. Elephants were rarely seen here; instead, the area was inhabited by other powerful beasts that were best left undisturbed.

Even the outer areas saw little foot traffic from cultivators, who lived in constant dread of a chance encounter with a Crazed Elephant. A Crazed Elephant at the Earth Monarch Stage far outmatched a human cultivator of the same rank. Essentially, the average cultivator in Gale Canyon stood no chance against a typical Crazed Elephant.

Zhao Hai remained unconcerned by these threats. Standing upon a high vantage point, he surveyed the landscape. To him, it appeared less like a traditional valley and more like a vast, grassy plain dotted with occasional trees.

Detecting no immediate danger or significant resources in the immediate vicinity, Zhao Hai began his trek toward the interior.

The resources Zhao Hai hunted for weren't common ores or herbs. In fact, spiritual herbs were quite abundant in the outer region—certainly more so than in the world outside.

These common finds didn't interest him, however. Zhao Hai was drawn to the valley for two specific reasons: the presence of essence gold and the vastness of the outer territory. Moving at high speed, it took him over a day to reach the threshold of the inner region. While he hadn't spotted any unique resources yet, he noted the unusual geography; the two sections were linked like a gourd, with a narrow passage serving as the "neck" between them.

Past explorers had placed a stone stele at this boundary, confirming Zhao Hai's position. After a brief, silent observation of the marker, he crossed into the inner valley.

Contrary to his expectations, he wasn't immediately met by a wall of Crazed Elephants. Instead, a distant forest greeted his sight.

His eyes brightened at the view. He hurried toward the woods, discovering rare spiritual herbs and exotic flora not found elsewhere. Without a second thought, Zhao Hai collected these specimens and sent them into the Space.

An hour later, a faint rustling reached his ears from afar. Only someone with Zhao Hai’s extraordinary hearing could have picked up the sound.

Knowing that the inner region was almost exclusively the habitat of the Crazed Elephants, and since they were his objective, Zhao Hai advanced with caution.

Soon, he came across several Crazed Elephants in the middle of a meal. They bore a striking resemblance to the elephants of Earth, though they looked more like prehistoric mammoths than modern breeds.

These creatures were massive, towering over ten meters in height. Their bodies were covered in thin patches of fur, and they possessed two ivory tusks that curved sharply like scimitars.

Zhao Hai watched them but held his hand. He understood that these were social creatures that protected their young fiercely. Abducting one now would likely trigger a valley-wide manhunt against him. He needed to secure the essence gold first.

Essence gold was a hallmark resource of this valley, though the outer regions had long since been stripped bare. While cultivators avoided large-scale mining operations to stay safe, enough individuals had scoured the periphery over time to exhaust the supply through constant searching and skirmishes.

Zhao Hai’s priority was to locate the essence gold before capturing a Crazed Elephant for his Space. With that plan in mind, he left the group behind and continued his search.

Having studied Gale Canyon’s unique traits before arriving, Zhao Hai was well-prepared. He didn't rush, methodically searching the area.

The inner valley was different than the rumors suggested. Beyond essence gold, there were many precious spiritual plants, though they were all guarded by the Crazed Elephants who clearly found them beneficial. As for the essence gold itself, it remained elusive.

By the end of the day, Zhao Hai had still not found any. He sought out a spot to rest. Though he was capable of moving at night, the valley became a hub of activity after dark. While the common beasts posed no threat, he didn't want to alert the Crazed Elephants to his presence.

Thanks to his formidable skills, he passed the night undetected and safe. When morning came, he bypassed the elephants and resumed his quest for the gold.

Three days went by without a trace of the resource. Zhao Hai was puzzled; he had heard essence gold was plentiful here, yet three days of searching had yielded nothing.

On the fourth day, his sharp senses finally led him to a piece of dark ore hidden in a very obscure location. It was roughly the size of a basketball. Once refined, the actual essence gold inside would only be the size of a ping-pong ball.

This was sufficient for his needs. With even a single piece of essence gold, the Space could eventually generate an entire mine, providing him with an infinite supply.

With the gold secured, Zhao Hai turned his attention back to the Crazed Elephants. Since they were social animals and the previous group he saw included a Teleportation Stage member, snatching one without being caught would be difficult.

Instead of rushing in, he spent time observing their behaviors and habits. He needed to find the right moment to take one while they weren't being watched.

After a full day of observation, he realized the herd wasn't entirely harmonious. The Crazed Elephants would actually cast out members who became too weak or frail.

While scouting, Zhao Hai discovered an ancient Crazed Elephant. Its skin was heavily wrinkled, its frame was gaunt, and its pace was agonizingly slow. The creature simply wandered forward, ignoring food and water as if it no longer had any need for them.

The sight reminded Zhao Hai of an old legend. It was said that when an elephant neared its end, it would seek out a hidden graveyard to die in peace. If these Crazed Elephants followed the same nature, this old beast was likely on its final journey to that graveyard.