C1185 New Discoveries

Yu Yuan was indifferent to the so-called grand secret Denise had alluded to. To him, any hidden mysteries within the small world known as the Epitaxial Realm were unlikely to be earth-shattering. His sole aim was to leverage the realm to swiftly regain his strength, ensuring a seamless integration between his Heavenly Soul and the Life Altar, thereby achieving his metamorphosis—becoming a Yang God.

The Epitaxial Realm's secluded nature made it an ideal hideaway. Soon, the warship bearing the Mondnacht Clan, Dark Elfkind, and Void Spirit Succubus docked at Denise's castle, and Yu Yuan disembarked with them. The castle, comprising seven distinct stone palaces, spanned roughly a thousand acres.

"I wish to meet with the chieftains of the tribes loyal to me," he stated.

Denise, now donning a pristine and sophisticated gown adorned with a gem-studded crown and clutching a staff, assured Yu Yuan, "Mi Tine will accompany you to select any herbs you desire on the Lower Continent. Rest assured, no one will dare interfere."

She handed him an hourglass. "The Epitaxial Realm has no conventional measure of time. Use this to keep track. Once the sand runs out, a full day will have passed. I'm giving you ten days to concoct a poison potent enough to kill a Seventh Level warrior of the Crypt Clan."

Denise's tone was cool, her gaze briefly dropping to her feet before locking onto Yu Yuan's face. A smirk played on her lips as she added, "I eagerly await the moment you deliver the poison to me."

Accepting the hourglass, Yu Yuan secured it at his waist, nodded in agreement, and set about his task without further delay.

He didn't bother to explore the secrets behind the sealed doors of the seven grand halls. Having surveyed the Lower Continent from above before the Galaxy Ancient Starship's descent, he had already identified several regions likely rich in exotic spiritual herbs.

His priority was to harvest these herbs posthaste, to concoct an elixir that would bolster his soul power and invigorate his life force, hastening his recovery and the awakening of Chen Qinghuang.

"I'll direct you, and you lead the way," he instructed Mi Tine.

Mi Tine jolted, then quickly nodded in agreement. "Okay, okay."

This woman, hailing from the Dark Elfkind with a bloodline at the Fourth Level, was overwhelmed with fear of Yu Yuan. She would meekly acquiesce to whatever Yu Yuan commanded.

Before long, Mi Tine took the lead with Yu Yuan following, carrying Chen Qinghuang on his back, as they departed from Denise's castle.

"Thank you, Miss."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Pelle, Darke, and other clanspeople, having emerged from the Galaxy Ancient Starship, respectfully bowed to Denise before departing one by one.

They were all aware that their leader must be en route, given the conspicuous presence of the Galaxy Ancient Starship.

As soon as the warship materialized in the skies of the Lower Continent, the elders from the various races residing there would surely have noticed and would be the first to arrive and pay homage.

After all, Denise was the sovereign of all the diverse races on the Lower Continent, the true ruler.

They speculated that they might encounter their race's elders on their way back and had already contemplated how to report to their leader.

"Miss, you didn't even ask for that man's name."

The sole Bloodline warrior of the Eighth Level, after Yu Yuan and Mi Tine had vanished and the other rescued clanspeople had dispersed from the castle, expressed his puzzlement.

"Until he demonstrates his capabilities, his name is of no consequence to me," Denise replied dismissively.

"That woman, Mi Tine, she's terrified of them both. I've been watching and noticed that Mi Tine seems even more frightened of the sister he's carrying."

"Hmm, I'm not blind, I can see that," Denise said with a light laugh. "Don't worry, this is the Lower Continent under my dominion. All the tribal leaders obey me. Whatever their origins, as long as we remain vigilant, we should encounter no issues."

"I hope that's the case."

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The Lower Continent in the Epitaxial Realm was far more verdant than Yu Yuan had anticipated.

To his amazement, he discovered numerous spirit plants akin to nerves calming grass and the Flaming Heart Flower from the Boundless Great World, with even higher classifications!

In addition, there were many medicinal herbs that were common in the Outland Star River but rare and valued in the Boundless Great World.

The discovery of those spirit plants exhilarated Yu Yuan, confirming to him that his decision had been the right one. Accompanied by Mi Tine of the Dark Elfkind, he occasionally encountered the Mondnacht Clan's female demons, who all treated him with respect. It was apparent they recognized him as a distinguished guest invited by Denise.

Only three days had passed since his arrival.

Utilizing the medicinal herbs and spirit plants he found on the Lower Continent of the Epitaxial Realm, Yu Yuan successfully concocted the "Spirit Returning Liquid" and the "Soul Liquid." While he could have refined "Spirit Returning Pills" with the available herbs, the rules of the Epitaxial Realm prevented the condensation of pills, turning what would have been pellets into liquids instead.

The effects of the "Spirit Returning Liquid" were modest, but the "Soul Liquid" was another story. Upon consumption, Yu Yuan immediately recognized its extraordinary benefits. Delighted with the effects of the "Soul Liquid," he would first ensure Mi Tine was at a distance before gently parting Chen Qinghuang's lips to administer the liquid. Secretly observing the results, he noticed that with each dose, Chen Qinghuang's condition seemed to improve incrementally.

He understood that the Luan Bird Queen, whose spirit had already been gravely wounded, had suffered further due to Mi Tine stirring her memories, compounding her injuries. With a sufficient supply of "Soul Liquid," he was confident that the Luan Bird Queen would eventually awaken.

As for the potent poison Denise requested, capable of killing members of the Seventh Level Crypt Clan, Yu Yuan felt no urgency. To him, crafting such a toxin was trivial, posing no challenge whatsoever.

"What place is that?"

One day, Yu Yuan's gaze was drawn to a jungle to his left, where many towering trees shimmered with light, sparking his curiosity. "Mi Tine, lead me there, please."

"That place is off-limits!"

Mi Tine, visibly startled, quickly shook her head, her unease palpable. "Her Highness Denise has brought in a captive alien beast from the outside world! She has expressly forbidden entry to all clan leaders under threat of severe consequences!"

"An alien beast?" Yu Yuan's interest was piqued, and he licked his lips with anticipation, his eyes gleaming. "Do you know its rank?"

The Life Altar, in the midst of its metamorphosis, was insatiably greedy for the rich and pure energy of flesh and blood. Each time Yu Yuan consumed a morsel, the nascent energy from the fresh flesh and blood was stripped away completely.

The alien beasts encountered on the Upper Continent possessed exceptionally low bloodline levels, with the majority being merely Third Level and Fourth Level.

Yu Yuan had yet to see any Fifth Level alien beasts on the Upper Continent, a fact he found regrettable.

Given that Denise was the ruler of the Lower Continent, she had intentionally brought alien beasts from other regions and kept them in the jungle ahead, strictly prohibiting other races from entering. It was likely that the level of the alien beasts within the jungle surpassed those on the Upper Continent, which sparked Yu Yuan's avarice.

After spending time on the Lower Continent, he noticed that its population and the bloodline levels of its various races exceeded those of the Upper Continent.

This indicated that Denise's domain was superior to that governed by her younger brother, Darke.

No wonder she referred to Darke dismissively as her incompetent brother.

"We dare not defy Her Highness, so we dare not enter," Mi Tine murmured, shrinking back and speaking in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz. "Those from our clans who disobeyed and trespassed never returned. We believe the alien beasts inside are formidable, and Her Highness is protecting us."

"Strong is good!"

Yu Yuan had no interest in further conversation with Mi Tine. If Denise didn't merit his regard, what of her commands?

Disregarding Mi Tine's warnings, he hoisted Chen Qinghuang onto his back and marched forward, boldly charging into the forest.

There, he beheld numerous exotic trees, bathed in starlight and moonlight, absorbing the celestial energies like sentient beings.

Beneath these trees roamed various alien beasts, gnawing on the foliage and drawing in the refined energy to fortify their bones and enhance their strength.

"Celestial Star Beast? Moon Swallowing Ape?"

At the sight of these creatures, Yu Yuan exclaimed in amazement, scarcely able to trust his own eyes.

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