Great Cyan Mountain.
Amid the pine forest, a clear stream flowed gently, like a symphony of nature.
By the stream, two gigantic figures were crouched.
It was Jiang Che and Nangong Luo, lowering their heads to drink water.
Moo!
At this moment, a roar came from the distant, taller shrubbery, the branches and leaves swaying, continuously pushed aside.
Jiang Che and Nangong Luo became instantly alert, standing up, staring intently at the swaying brush.
In a moment, a large buffalo emerged from the shrubs.
This buffalo had horns pointing skyward, muscles knotted across its body, and sturdy legs like pillars, appearing extremely fierce.
Upon seeing the two tigers, the buffalo's steps halted instantly, its large round eyes widened in shock.
Evidently, it did not expect that just wanting a drink would lead it to a tiger's mouth.
Moo!
The buffalo cried out in panic, turning its heavy body to flee into the shrubbery.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
Faced with the delivered prey.
"Roar!"
Nangong Luo let out a long howl, her body electrified with lightning, a purple thunderbolt shot forth instantly.
Boom!
The thunder struck the buffalo, and with an explosion, its massive body was blasted away.
Thud!
A basin-sized wound was opened on the buffalo's rump, blood and flesh splattered, scorched black, its entire body trembling on the ground.
"This Thunder Power is truly useful! With my current power, I'm afraid no one below the second-tier ferocious beast is my match!"
Having severely injured the buffalo in one blow, Nangong Luo was extremely satisfied, her excited eyes squinting.
"Farewell, Brother Buffalo, your luck is something else."
Jiang Che glanced at the nearly electrocuted buffalo, sighing inwardly.
This Brother Buffalo really ran into a trap.
His Empress sister had just awakened her Thunder Power, and like a child with a new toy, was having immense fun with it, eager to try it on anything novel.
In just this short time, already felled by her hand were three giant trees, two ferocious squirrel beasts, a flock of sparrows, and a ferocious wild boar...
Lost count...
"Brother Buffalo, let me send you off on your final journey!"
With compassionate eyes, Jiang Che swallowed and leaped over the stream, approaching the dying buffalo.
Jiang Che's action naturally caught Nangong Luo's attention.
"Right, and there's Eldest Brother..."
Watching Jiang Che's back, recalling his strength, Nangong Luo's excitement cooled considerably.
Promoting to the second tier within the first few days of the Spiritual Energy Revival was unheard of, Eldest Brother's strength was undoubtedly the strongest in the world.
Though she now fared well, her strength still paled in comparison to Eldest Brother.
"Now with Eldest Brother around, we can practically walk sideways!"
Nangong Luo thought again, feeling a burst of joy in her heart.
Now, she no longer resisted her identity of being reborn as a tiger and fully accepted this Eldest Brother who treated her so well.
"However, it's not advisable to confront humans head-on for now."
Having been human in her past life, Nangong Luo naturally knew the power humans possessed.
In the early phases of Spiritual Energy Revival, it was a situation where humans were strong and beasts were weak.
First-tier and second-tier ferocious beasts were not yet able to confront humans' large-scale thermal weaponry, and any confrontation would lead to heavy casualties.
"Only reaching the third tier, with the ability to form a Spiritual Barrier, can one contend against humans, withstand bombardments, and charge into crowds for slaughter."
"Will the third tier be able to withstand human thermal weapons? By then, the offense and defense between beasts and humans will reverse, with humans forced to hold their cities, while beasts reign over the wilderness!"
Upon hearing Nangong Luo's inner thoughts, Jiang Che harbored some speculation.
The opportunities in Great Cyan Mountain had been secured, and now Nangong Luo began considering her next opportunity.
This opportunity needed to suit her current situation and bring her additional support.
However, many natural treasures had just formed, not yet emerging, and did not hold much significance for her still.
"Ah! The Bodhi Holy Tree! How could I forget it!"
The Bodhi Holy Tree, this Spirit Plant was considered a Supreme Cultivation Treasure, exceedingly rare.
Not only did it have the Gathering Spirit Effect to transform an area into a Holy Land for cultivation, but the Bodhi Fruit it bore could also enhance wisdom, temporarily raise comprehension, and refine the soul.
In her past life, this Bodhi Holy Tree was acquired by the Vajra Demon Emperor, elevating him from a mere little monkey to a renowned Demon Emperor.
The Demon Emperor used this Treasure Tree to construct a Holy Land for cultivation—Bodhi Mountain, gathering many monkeys to form the Monkey Race, the future royal family among demons.
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Imperial Capital of the Great Qin Empire.
Military Headquarters.
In a spacious conference room, a long table was placed in the center, flanked by rows of tables, where seats were filled with people, all with solemn expressions, the atmosphere tense.
At the head of the table sat an elderly man in a Chinese tunic suit, with a stern face, deep eyes, and an extraordinary presence.
The others were all in military uniforms, silent.
"This meeting is to address the blood mist anomaly. Dean Lin, please begin!"
The old man at the head spoke to the scholarly middle-aged man on his right.
"Yes, sir!"
The military-uniformed Dean Lin nodded, stood up solemnly, and spoke to everyone present: "Through our research, we found that the blood mist contains a mysterious energy that can enhance living beings, allowing them to evolve continuously. We've temporarily named this energy Spiritual Qi."
"The evolutionary effects of Spiritual Qi are most apparent in physically strong creatures, especially those ferocious beasts with robust bodies. Their power has experienced a leap after evolution!"
"As we all know, humans do not hold the advantage in terms of physicality. If we let them evolve continually, the position of humans will be dangerously precarious!"
At this point, another officer raised his hand to speak.
"Please speak!"
Dean Lin nodded, signaling him to proceed.
"Dean Lin, even if these beasts evolve, they are still flesh and blood. Can they resist human gunfire?"
The officer stood up, questioning, finding Dean Lin's words somewhat alarmist.
The eyes of others also turned towards Dean Lin, many sharing the same doubt.
"Everyone, please look at this!"
Dean Lin's expression remained unchanged, casually releasing a video.
On the screen ahead, it showcased Fang Yuan escaping under gunfire.
The black tiger, its body bloody and heavily injured, yet still full of life, eventually making its escape.
"This..."
The officer who had spoken just now was stunned.
The others, due to meeting protocol, did not speak rashly, but all wore expressions of shock.
"As you've seen, it's still the early phase of evolution, and this black tiger can't yet withstand the damage from artillery, but as time progresses, if it continues evolving, in the end, even gunfire might not critically injure it!"
Dean Lin sighed, his heart filled with concern for the future.
Everyone fell silent; the matter was exceedingly difficult.
"Dean Lin, do you have any solutions?"
The chief asked, frowning.
"Chief, there are no optimal solutions! However, I suggest capturing some yet-to-mature ferocious beasts for research, perhaps we may find a counter-strategy!"
Dean Lin replied with a wry smile.