Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1253 - 577: Immortal Beast Remains, Major Opportunity in the Minghua Mountain Range (Part 2)

Every ten years, a portion of Immortal Beast blood essence is extracted and bestowed upon these Body Integration Realm Exotic Beasts. Subsequently, these powerful beasts engage in combat within the mountain ranges for a duration of three months. Should their strength prove sufficient, they may emerge victorious and claim more cultivation resources. This trial is exceptionally brutal, leading to the demise of numerous Body Integration Realm Exotic Beasts. However, for the Mahayana Realm Exotic Beasts, it is merely a pastime, as they possess the capability to generate a multitude of Integration Realm Exotic Beasts whenever they desire. Their ultimate hope is that through these fierce battles, truly exceptional Exotic Beasts will ascend to the Mahayana Realm, as only those at the Mahayana Realm reign supreme in this world.

Meanwhile, Jiang Fan materialized atop a peak within the Minghua Mountain Range. His spiritual sense expanded, encompassing a vast area of ten million kilometers, acting as a celestial eye that surveyed every corner. Instantly, he detected formidable combat fluctuations emanating from the region. Within his perceptional range alone, over a dozen Body Integration Realm Exotic Beasts were locked in mortal combat, vying for treasures. Weaker Exotic Beasts wisely fled the area, unwilling to approach such terrifying confrontations, knowing that even the residual energies from these battles could obliterate countless lesser creatures. Thus, survival dictated their immediate retreat from these zones of conflict.

"It appears my fortune is quite favorable; I've arrived just in time for the once-in-a-century Exotic Beast competition," Jiang Fan mused, his eyebrows lifting slightly. Through his spiritual sense, he also detected numerous weaker Exotic Beasts concealed deep within the mountain range, finding refuge in these sanctuaries. By overhearing their discussions, he gleaned the origin of this grand event. It was a competition personally orchestrated by the Mahayana Realm Exotic Beasts, who had strategically placed substantial quantities of Immortal Beast blood essence throughout the Minghua Mountain Range. The Body Integration Realm Exotic Beasts were then tasked with locating these precious deposits. Over the span of three months, they relentlessly clashed and fought for this essence, a battle for survival and advancement.

For these creatures, progress in cultivation slows considerably after reaching the Integration Realm, often requiring millennia to achieve even a minor breakthrough without external aid. However, acquiring this Immortal Beast blood essence could bypass thousands of years of arduous cultivation. Moreover, it offered the chance to fortify their physical forms, enhance their innate potential, and sharpen their combat prowess. Consequently, this event represented a monumental, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many Combined Exotic Beasts. Should any possess sufficient might, they could theoretically seize all the Immortal Beast blood essence. Yet, to date, no single beast had achieved such a feat, though the fierce competition for this prize invariably resulted in significant casualties.

"Opportunity, this is indeed a grand opportunity," Jiang Fan whispered, his excitement palpable. "It originates from Immortal Beast blood essence! If I could obtain even a fragment of this essence, it might be enough to accelerate the advancement of my Soaring Snake Technique." He clenched his fist, a surge of anticipation coursing through him. It was clear that this Immortal Beast blood essence held immense value for Exotic Beasts; for him, the potential benefits were likely even greater. Devouring even a small portion of this essence would represent an immeasurable gain.

At that precise moment, a sudden whoosh of air displaced the silence as several Integration Realm Exotic Beasts, detecting the aura emanating from Jiang Fan, instantly shifted their attention towards him. No less than three of these formidable beasts had become aware of his presence. "What is happening? How can a human Integration Cultivator be present in the Minghua Mountain Range? This is our territory," one growled. "Indeed, this should be a forbidden zone for human cultivators; they ought to be aware of this," another chimed in. "They likely learned of our competition commencing and are attempting to exploit the chaos. Humans are perpetually cunning; they will stoop to any level for personal gain." The third beast added, "I had intended to compete amongst ourselves, but with an unexpected intruder, why don't we eliminate this individual first? We cannot allow human cultivators to desecrate our Exotic Beast Holy Land." "I concur. Such a mere human cultivator dares to trespass in the Minghua Mountain Range; it is simply a death wish," declared another. The three Integration Realm Exotic Beasts engaged in their sinister discussion.

A palpable killing intent radiated from the beasts, initially poised to clash over the Immortal Beast blood essence. However, the sudden appearance of an intruder prompted them to momentarily set aside their animosity and focus on the new threat.

Boom~~

With a surge of power, they unleashed the might of their Integration Domains, engulfing the surroundings and compelling the very fabric of Heaven and Earth Laws to warp, causing the nearby void to tremble and resonate.

Their objective was swift: to eliminate the human Integration Cultivator as rapidly as possible.

Thus, when they decided to act, it was with their utmost strength.

"He actually initiated an attack against me?"

"You truly possess considerable audacity."

Jiang Fan chuckled softly, perceiving the formidable auras of the three Integration Realm Exotic Beasts.

He hadn't intended to make a move, yet he found himself the target of these three formidable beasts.

Intriguingly, the Fate Prompt offered no warning or message.

This implied that the assault by the three Exotic Beasts did not constitute a catastrophe for him.

Having ascended to the Third-Layer Integration, his power had amplified manifold compared to his previous state.

These mere three Integration Realm Exotic Beasts posed no significant threat to him.

His only true concern lay with the three Mahayana Realm Exotic Beasts lurking deep within the Minghua Mountain Range.

Nevertheless, with the Immortal Prison Order in his possession, he could swiftly activate it to escape instantly should danger arise.

Despite this safety net, he still needed to conclude this encounter swiftly, lest it attract the attention of the Mahayana Realm Exotic Beasts.

Boom~~

In a swift movement, Jiang Fan activated two Life Talismans embedded within him.

One was the Heaven-Constraining Bead Talisman, and the other, the Heaven-Shaking Hammer Talisman.

The simultaneous activation of two Immortal Realm Spirit Talismans demanded a substantial expenditure of Primordial Magical Power.

Yet, this was of little consequence to Jiang Fan, whose magical power reserves were extraordinarily vast; he could even activate thirty Immortal Realm Spirit Talismans concurrently without issue.

Instantly, the Heaven-Constraining Bead Talisman materialized into a mystical bead.

It radiated a vast Domain outward, ensnaring all directions and drawing upon the Power of Space-Time inherent in the cosmos.

In the subsequent moment, the very space-time within this region became utterly stagnant, as if frozen in an eternal instant.

The imposing forms of the three Integration Realm Exotic Beasts were immobilized, fixed in place.

They were rendered completely unable to move, their immense internal energy rendered utterly useless.

"How is this possible? Why can't we move all of a sudden? What has happened?"

"Damn it, this human cultivator is no mere Integration Cultivator; he has comprehended the Law of Space-Time and can manipulate this area's Power of Space-Time!"

"Impossible! Such a feat for a mere human cultivator? What a preposterous joke! On what grounds could this human possibly achieve this?"

The three Integration Realm Exotic Beasts were utterly bewildered, their thoughts barely mobile, enabling fragmented communication through spiritual sense.

At this juncture, their fear reached an absolute peak.

In all their long existence, they had never faced such a perilous situation.

Jiang Fan, however, had no intention of granting them any further time to react.

Gripping the Heaven-Shaking Hammer, forged from the Heaven-Shaking Hammer Talisman, it appeared as though he wielded an artifact of divine power.

Dong!

The Heaven-Shaking Hammer descended with immense force towards the three Integration Realm Exotic Beasts.

The impact sent shockwaves through the area, causing the void itself to ripple and distort.

A terrifying wave of annihilation, formless and intangible, bore down upon them.

This power stemmed from the Vibration Law, carrying immense destructive force.

Furthermore, it bypassed all conventional defenses.

Boom!

This overwhelming force struck the three Integration Realm Exotic Beasts.

Before they could even process what was happening, the souls within them were instantaneously obliterated, shattering into countless fragments.

Their colossal Exotic Beast bodies plummeted from the sky, impacting the ground with a resounding crash.

Their eyes remained wide open, their pupils reflecting an abyss of terror and astonishment.

Clearly, they could not fathom their demise occurring in such a manner, especially through an instantaneous kill by a human cultivator.

This outcome had shattered all their expectations, proving entirely unimaginable.