C1185 New Discoveries!

Yu Yuan was indifferent to the so-called great secret Denise had mentioned.

To him, even if the little world known as Zekrica harbored any secrets, they were unlikely to be earth-shattering.

His sole aim was to leverage Zekrica to swiftly regain his strength, ensuring a seamless integration between the heaven soul and the Altar of Rebirth, culminating in his transformation into the Solar Spirit Body.

Zekrica, being secluded and devoid of strong Otherkin warriors, was an ideal refuge.

Soon after, the warship bearing the Moonlit Wanderers, Shadowkin, and Voidweaver docked at Denise's castle, and Yu Yuan disembarked.

The castle, comprising seven stone palaces with a distinct Otherworldly architectural flair, spanned approximately a thousand acres.

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

Denise, donning a pristine and elegant gown, her head graced with a gem-studded crown and a wand in hand, addressed Yu Yuan in the expansive black stone plaza, "Mi Ting will escort you. Feel free to choose any herbs you fancy from the Lower Continent. Rest assured, no one will dare interfere."

She handed him an hourglass.

"Zekrica lacks a conventional sense of time. Use this hourglass to keep track. Once the sand runs out, a full day has passed. You have ten days to concoct a poison potent enough to kill a warrior of the seventh level from the Crypt Clan."

Denise spoke with a stern face, glancing down at her feet.

"After ten days, regardless of your location, the Voidfarer will retrieve you," she said, her gaze lifting from her feet to meet Yu Yuan's eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips. "I'm eager to see the moment you deliver the poison to me."

Yu Yuan accepted the hourglass, securing it at his waist, and nodded in agreement.

He cast a brief glance at the seven stone palaces with their doors firmly shut, not bothering to explore what lay within.

Prior to the Voidfarer's descent, he had already surveyed the Lower Continent, identifying numerous regions likely rich in exotic spiritual herbs.

He was eager to gather herbs quickly to concoct a medicinal brew that would enhance his Soul Power and boost his vitality. His goal was to rejuvenate himself and to revive Chen Qinghuang.

"I'll give the directions, and you lead the way," he instructed Mi Ting.

Startled, Mi Ting nodded vigorously. "Alright, alright."

This Shadowkin woman, who had attained the fourth level in her Bloodline, was filled with trepidation towards Yu Yuan. She would agree to anything he said with meek acquiescence.

Before long, with Mi Ting leading and Yu Yuan carrying Chen Qinghuang, they departed from Denise's castle.

"Thank you, miss."

"Thank you, your highness."

Pellet, Darke, and other clanspeople emerging from the Voidfarer bowed to Denise and sequentially took their leave.

They were all aware that their leader must be en route, as the Voidfarer's arrival was too conspicuous not to notice.

As soon as the warship materialized over the Lower Continent, the elders from the various races residing there would have undoubtedly seen it and would surely come to pay homage.

After all, Denise was the sovereign of all Otherkin on the Lower Continent and its true ruler.

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

"Miss, you didn't even ask for that man's name," remarked the sole eighth-level Blood Warrior after Yu Yuan and Mi Ting had vanished and the other rescued races had dispersed from the castle.

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

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

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

"Let's hope that's the case."

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Yu Yuan discovered that the Lower Continent of Zekrica was far more verdant than he had anticipated.

To his amazement, he found numerous spiritual herbs akin to Tranquilherb and Sunfire Bloom from the Everlands, and astonishingly, they were of even higher grades!

Beyond that, there were many spiritual herbs that existed both in the vast Everlands and the star-studded Extraterrestrial Star River. These herbs, while rare and treasured in the Everlands, were not considered as precious in the Extraterrestrial Star River.

Yu Yuan's excitement grew with each discovery of medicinal herbs and magic plants, affirming his belief that he had made the right decision. Accompanied by Mi Ting of the Shadowkin, he occasionally encountered members of the Moonlit Wanderers and enchantresses, all of whom treated him with respect. Presumably, they were aware that he was an esteemed guest invited by Denise.

Only three days had passed when he utilized the herbs and magic plants found on the Lower Continent of Zekrica to successfully concoct the Restoration Potion and Soul Amplifier. He could have refined pills with the available herbs, but due to the restrictions of Zekrica, he was unable to condense the pills, resulting in the creation of liquid forms instead.

The effects of the Restoration Potion were modest, but the Soul Amplifier was a revelation. Upon consumption, Yu Yuan immediately recognized its extraordinary benefits. Delighted by the effects of the Soul Amplifier, he would send Mi Ting away before gently parting Chen Qinghuang's lips to administer the liquid. In his covert observations, he noted that with each dose, Chen Qinghuang's condition appeared to improve slightly.

He deduced that the Songbird Queen, already suffering from a severely wounded soul, had been further harmed when Mi Ting inadvertently stirred her memories. With a sufficient supply of the Soul Amplifier, he was confident that the Songbird Queen would eventually awaken.

As for the potent poison Denise had requested, capable of killing a member of the seventh level Crypt Clan, Yu Yuan felt no urgency. For him, creating such a toxin was effortlessly simple.

"What place is that?"

One day, Yu Yuan's gaze was drawn to a luminous forest on his left. The towering trees shone with an ethereal light, sparking his curiosity. "Mi Ting, let's go take a look over there."

"That area is off-limits!"

Mi Ting reacted with a start, her head shaking rapidly, her expression a mix of surprise and apprehension. "Inside, there's an alien beast that Her Highness Denise has brought from the outside world to keep here. She has expressly forbidden all clan leaders from entering, warning of severe consequences for any trespassers!"

"An alien beast?" Yu Yuan licked his lips subconsciously, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Do you know its level?"

The Altar of Rebirth was insatiable, always craving the rich and pure vital energy. Every time it consumed flesh, the fresh vital energy was cleanly extracted.

The alien beasts on the Upper Continent had disappointingly low bloodline levels, mostly third and fourth level.

He had never encountered a fifth level alien beast, which he found regrettable.

Denise, as the ruler of the Lower Continent, had intentionally brought alien beasts from other regions and kept them in the forest ahead, strictly prohibiting the Otherkin from entering. Perhaps the levels of these forest-dwelling alien beasts exceeded those on the Upper Continent, which sparked Yu Yuan's avarice.

After spending time on the Lower Continent, he noticed that the population, the bloodline levels of the Otherkin, and all other aspects were superior to those of the Upper Continent.

Clearly, Denise's little world was a cut above the one governed by her brother, Schwarz. No wonder she referred to him dismissively as her good-for-nothing brother.

"We dare not defy His Highness, so we don't venture in," Mi Ting said timidly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Those from our clans who disobeyed and trespassed never returned. We believe the alien beasts inside are formidable, and His Highness's prohibition is for our protection."

"The stronger, the better!"

Yu Yuan had no interest in further conversation with Mi Ting. If Denise's words meant little to him, her commands meant even less.

Ignoring Mi Ting's caution, he hoisted Chen Qinghuang onto his back and marched forward, boldly entering the forbidden area.

There, he beheld numerous Magic Trees, bathed in starlight and moonlight, absorbing cosmic energy and moonlight as if they were sentient.

Beneath these Magic Trees, alien beasts were seen nibbling on the branches and leaves, drawing in the refined psionic power to fortify their bones and enhance their strength.

"Starbeasts? Lunarphites?"

At the sight of these alien beasts, Yu Yuan exclaimed in disbelief, his eyes wide with astonishment.

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