The Ancient Tree explained, "Previously, driving them into the dangerous regions of the Secret Realm was a last resort. After all, the number of Demon Beasts was too large... Resources were too scarce, and for survival, we had to sacrifice some lives. But now, to counter the Baoxue Empire, we have suffered heavy casualties; this is no longer an issue."
Ancient Tree · Ba said, "You should understand my helplessness, right?"
"Survival of the fittest, understandable. Now tell me about the second point."
"Secondly, when you first came to the Secret Realm, your power was strong, but not yet to the terrifying extent it is now... I'm sure your strength is related to Spirit Stones, and you may even possess the means of using them. My condition is that we Demon Beasts will fully assist you in mining Spirit Stones and allow you to enter our Secret Realm, but in return, the Cultivation Techniques for using Spirit Stones to enhance yourself must be shared with us!"
After saying this,
