Chapter 2, Blood of the Beasts

Looking at the crimson blood bead in his hand, Yang Ling hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and swallowed it. According to the explanation on the obelisk, this blood bead, which refines the essence of wild beast energy, holds boundless mysteries and serves as the greatest aid for blood witches to advance, capable of rapidly enhancing their witchcraft.

To survive, one must tenaciously endure in this world of the survival of the fittest, for only then is it possible to find the way back home

A strange world, vast and boundless primitive forests, terrifying magical beasts, as well as mysterious witch towers and witchcraft...

Not far away, a group of horned wasp beasts incessantly bombarded a massive coniferous tree, spiraling twice in the air before swooping down with a roar, their sharp, unicorn-like stingers piercing into the hard trunk. After retreating, they immediately ascended again, only to dive down once more, repeating this cycle. With each impact, the trunk, embraced by a dozen people, emitted a sound like a 'thud', as if forcefully striking against a hollow wall.

The teeth of the horned beast are incredibly sharp; not only can they crush the bones of wild animals, but they can also break a large chunk out of hard stones with a single bite. Its food sources are diverse, including decaying corpses on the ground, termite-like locusts, and even iron-like ores, all of which can be consumed.

After a moment of stalemate, the ravenous wolf launched the first attack, letting out a roar before spewing forth a ball of dark red flames. The coiled python, unwilling to back down, extinguished the incoming flames with a water arrow and then lunged forward with a swift motion.

The nest of the hornet is built on a rocky wall overgrown with wild grass, filled with holes the size of thighs, densely packed. From a distance, it resembles an enormous beehive

Standing up to test his skills, Yang Ling felt a surge of strength throughout his body, capable of smashing a hole in a tree with a single punch. It seems that the profound and mysterious witchcraft is indeed powerful; it not only tames ferocious beasts but also absorbs their strength through blood condensation techniques

At the moment Yang Ling was lost in thought, the wild wolf bit down on the python's vital spot. The python, in turn, tightly coiled around the wild wolf, which was as large as a calf. Both sides roared continuously, exerting all their strength.

Time travel

After successfully obtaining them, Yang Ling cautiously exited with two horned bee beasts. Currently, due to insufficient shamanic power, he can only tame one horned bee beast at a time. If he were to inadvertently be discovered by a large group of wild horned bee beasts, it would truly be a matter of life and death.

Cautiously, Yang Ling retreated a distance away. Just as he intended to lie down and catch his breath, the nearby horned beast suddenly tensed up, raising its tail. Following that, a wailing howl, reminiscent of a ghost's cry, echoed from not far away. In a state of tension, he carefully approached and saw a giant wolf, about the size of a calf, encountering a massive black-and-white python in a narrow path.

The densely packed horned beasts continuously entered and exited, some biting into large chunks of meat from an unknown wild animal, while others carried dry twigs as thick as a thumb; additionally, some worked together to drag several twitching wild rabbits inside. Moreover, there were quite a few particularly robust horned beasts flying around, patrolling and surveying the area.

After the shock, Yang Ling gradually calmed down. There were no televisions, no internet, but countless terrifying monsters. If he wanted to return to his familiar hometown, he must first find a way to survive. If he succumbed to despair, not only would he be unable to go home, but he would likely be devoured by the omnipresent monsters in the blink of an eye

After waiting quietly for half a day, as he watched a well-fed horned bee beast lazily flying back and forth, Yang Ling felt a stir in his heart and commanded the tamed horned bee beast to fly out and attract the prey that was not far away.

The domesticated bumblebees are a type of low-level magical beast known as horned bee beasts. Through their memories, Yang Ling understood that he had arrived at the vast Terras Forest, which stretches for thousands of miles. This place is rarely visited by humans, and magical beasts roam freely. Deep within the dense forest, there are many powerful creatures, and even these horned bee beasts before him do not dare to venture further in.

Indeed, it is beyond words! After successfully merging the energy of the blood orb, Yang Ling slowly opened his eyes. The mountains appeared greener, the sky bluer, and he could clearly sense the movement of the grass and wind within a dozen steps.

Upon closer inspection, Yang Ling discovered that the domesticated hornet had grown significantly. Previously only the size of a thumb, it now had a girth comparable to that of a knife handle. Additionally, two sharp fangs had grown, glinting coldly, and the black horns atop its head had become even sharper, giving it a particularly fierce and intimidating appearance. It seems that the mysterious witch tower has greatly benefited it

After being bumped by the domesticated horned bee beast, the lethargic wild horned bee beast became furious and chased after it frantically. Just as it flew over a patch of grass, suddenly, a drop of blood fell right onto its forehead. In an instant, a brilliant silver light erupted from its body, revealing mysterious runes.

After understanding the subtle uses of witchcraft, Yang Ling was filled with hope for emerging from this unfamiliar and perilous primeval forest. Since he was already here, he might as well make himself comfortable; perhaps, having inexplicably arrived in this strange world, he could enjoy a life that was truly different from others

After the surprise, Yang Ling carefully contemplated the unfamiliar memories in his mind. At one moment, he saw a large yellow wasp the size of a grain of rice breaking free from its cocoon, and at another moment, he seemed to transform into an adult wasp flying through the woods... It appears that he not only tamed the wasp before him but also inadvertently acquired its memories

After repeatedly memorizing the profound incantations and movements of the sorcery, Yang Ling felt a wave of dizziness, and gradually, his consciousness became increasingly blurred

A fire-breathing wild wolf and a water-spraying python? After rubbing his eyes, Yang Ling was dumbfounded, doubting whether he was dreaming

This forest is quite magical, or one might say the beasts here are very wild

After witnessing the fate of the rhinoceros, Yang Ling originally wished to distance himself from the locust-like horned bee beasts. However, after a tamed horned bee beast killed a wild rabbit, allowing him to reap the rewards without effort, he began to entertain a bold idea. Although the horned bee beasts are fearsome, once tamed, they are undoubtedly invaluable helpers.

As he touched the sharp black horn on the head of the horned beast, a sense of worry mingled with a hint of anticipation in Yang Ling's heart. Perhaps this unfamiliar continent could bring him even greater surprises

After inexplicably arriving in a strange world, Yang Ling shook his head and smiled wryly. He never imagined that one day he would encounter such an incredible event

After letting out an excited screech, the hornet beast surged forward and swallowed a soft, fluffy termite in one bite. Soon, its belly became round and bulging like an inflated balloon. Before long, not a single termite was left, as they had all been devoured.

Uncertain how much time had passed, Yang Ling opened his eyes and noticed that the large wasp on his arm had vanished without a trace; recalling the mysterious witch tower, he felt a stir in his heart and instinctively formed a spell. In an instant, the tamed wasp appeared before him out of thin air

After a heart-stopping battle, the wild wolf's spine was brutally snapped, its pupils dilated, and its struggles grew increasingly feeble; the python fared no better, its body covered in blood, especially at the critical seven inches, where blood flowed profusely, and its cries grew ever weaker

Just as Yang Ling was puzzled, with the impact of numerous hornet-like beasts forming a formation, a muffled sound of 'thud' echoed as a gap was finally created in the tree trunk. Following this, a swarm of white ants, each the size of chopsticks, hurriedly crawled out; some desperately climbed up the trunk, while others, in a panic, fell to the ground like rain, making 'thud, thud, thud' sounds.

After some exploration, he quickly discovered the techniques for commanding the horned bee beast. Once proficient, it often only took a thought for the tamed horned bee beast to understand his intentions, as flexible as using one's fingers. At the same time, the thoughts and perceptions of the horned bee beast would swiftly reach his mind, creating a very wonderful sensation akin to having an additional three-dimensional camera installed within himself

Blood coagulation technique, blood witchcraft secret method, refining the essence of all beasts in heaven and earth

Sitting cross-legged beside the convulsing wild wolf, Yang Ling silently recited the profound incantation, gently pressing his right hand against its forehead. Soon, the wolf's muscles began to shrink inch by inch, and wisps of blood energy emerged from its entire body. Gradually, a blood droplet, the size of a peanut, formed in the palm of Yang Ling's hand

Sometimes, a seemingly harmless wild rabbit can unleash a burst of flames; at other times, a fish in the water can shoot out a stream of water, sharper than a Swiss Army knife and more powerful than a bull, capable of slicing off a piece of flesh with a mere touch. Without sufficient strength, Yang Ling understands that it is utterly impossible for him to escape this unfamiliar and mysterious vast primeval forest

Guided by the tamed horned bee beast, Yang Ling cautiously approached the lair of the horned bee beast, hiding motionlessly in the nearby grass, searching for a solitary horned bee beast

The wild wolf is covered in black fur, its sharp fangs glinting coldly, and Yang Ling has no doubt that it could easily crush his leg bones with a single bite. The python is even more terrifying, its coiled body as large as a water bucket, its crimson tongue flicking in and out rapidly, and its lantern-like eyes fixed intently on the wild wolf across from it

After expending his vital energy to tame the horned bee beasts, Yang Ling's face turned pale, and he was already ravenous. Seeing the wild wolf and the python both severely injured, he had a thought and sent out the two horned bee beasts that were eager to move. Soon, the mutated horned bee beasts swiftly dealt with the struggling python.