Chapter 7: Original Species

Aren't you the same?

There is no time to explain in detail... The man's consciousness felt increasingly blurred; not to mention the injuries he sustained, the blood lost during this period was enough to render him powerless. To the west of the national territory lies a land known as the Yuan Zong Domain, where myriad sects stand tall and numerous academies are stationed.

Puff puff ... ...

The young man... The middle-aged man's gaze regained its color, his breathing became rapid, and his complexion flushed, reaching a moment of revival. "If you can grow up, be sure to join the Beidou Sect!"

"Can I trust you..." At this point, a hint of abnormality finally appeared on the face of the eternal ice, but the gaze remained cold as it looked at Zhou Yi, as if trying to see through him

The middle-aged man spoke, his lips involuntarily curling upwards, as he closed his eyes, the figures in his mind vividly alive

I have been pursued by someone all the way to this point

Forcefully halting the capture action, he pushed backward. At the same time, the ground at the previous location was instantly split by a blood-stained giant axe! Had he not left just now, he would have been cleaved in two!

Zhou Yizhi halted his steps, and the two quickly deduced each other's identities. The only ones who could face such a situation without any change in expression were the mercenaries. And those who could still smile in the face of severe injury and the threat of death were also only the mercenaries

Zhou Yi did not respond, instead grasping the wrist of the other hand to check the pulse

Zhou Yishen took a deep breath, the scent of blood in the air stirring something within him, causing him to unconsciously lick his lips. In an instant, his demeanor shifted from that of a detached youth to that of a bloodthirsty beast, driven by instinct and desire.

"If you are unwilling, you may choose someone else," Zhou Yi said as he prepared to leave. "Those two are likely to arrive soon, and when that happens..."

However, the power of these extraordinary entities in this world completely exceeds our imagination, and in the end, after subduing them, only I remained among the thirty.

In order to prevent others from coveting, I recently concealed the items within my body using the same method

But one day ... ... someone will rescue us from the darkness ... ...

You should be like this as well

After obtaining it, it was discovered by the remaining forces, numbering at least a dozen, both large and small

The abdomen was completely sliced open, and the man, with a blank expression, reached his hand into the interior of his body

My body... I naturally know... without any emotional fluctuations, in the face of the pressure of death, I remain expressionless, like a machine

It is possible

You have ten minutes left

Are you... threatening me?

Similarly, whenever news of the Yuan variety emerges from the mainland, it invariably stirs up a storm of blood and violence

After a few breaths, the pulse indicated that this man was on the brink of death, "I cannot save you"

Um ... ...

Heh... the middle-aged man seemed to smile self-deprecatingly, his right hand holding the Yuan species hanging down. His body had already reached its limit, unable to bear any weight. "You truly are not one of those... ignorant... mercenaries. I originally intended to let you..."

Some ancient texts record that on hetushu.com, there exists a general ranking of the Yuan species, where the lowest-ranked ones are also targets for the highest peak forces on the mainland. There was once a sect that, by a stroke of luck, obtained a Yuan species, but the news leaked out. As a result, it was discovered by a superpower, and overnight, the sect was completely annihilated, leaving not even a single dog spared

The middle-aged man had cracked lips, a hoarse voice, and was extremely weak. He raised his feeble right hand to press against the bleeding wound on his chest, his eyes were dazed, and he appeared to have little time left to live

A sense of foreboding arose; just moments ago, my attention had been entirely focused on the Yuan species, completely oblivious to the approach of the two individuals.

So be it ... ... The man exerted his last bit of strength, without much sadness or regret, "Just now, when I cut open my abdomen, I already knew ... ... this result. Yuan Zong ... ... Who in this world can remain unmoved ... ... Consider it a gift of fate to you ... ... "

Thank you

These extraordinary entities may be found within volcanoes, beneath the Earth's crust, in secluded forested valleys, or within ancient mineral veins. The primordial species that enter the world are exceedingly rare, at least within the confines of the nation, and their true forms cannot be observed.

Zhou Yi forced himself to remain calm as he looked in the direction of the giant axe flying towards him, where the figures of two men appeared in his line of sight

Come over and take it. I cannot move ... ... Remember, do not let anyone know ... ... Otherwise, it will be an unbearable disaster for you ... ...

The man's voice was almost inaudible, his trembling right hand pulled out from within his body, blood had long since stained his entire arm, and at the center of his palm was a crystal and * diagram * red glass sphere.

The man spoke as he plunged the drawn dagger into his abdomen, slicing from left to right

Swish swish

The Yuan Seed, known as a miraculous object of heaven and earth, caught Zhou Yi's attention many years ago when he was unable to cultivate Yuan Qi. He reviewed a vast amount of materials in hopes of finding methods in books to break through his current situation. Inadvertently, he came across knowledge related to the Yuan Seed.

Under Zhou Yi's promise, she cautiously approached the man. In the profession of mercenaries, you can never truly know what someone is thinking until the very last moment of life. He was also uncertain whether this man would stab him in the back just before dying

The overall strength of the院宗域 is significantly higher than that of the国域, among which there is a sect called Beidou Sect

This is it

Since that is the case, if you have anything to say, I can convey it for you

Zhou Yi's pupils suddenly constricted; despite having witnessed numerous bloody scenes, seeing this situation still made her heart tremble. Perhaps only mercenaries possess such courage.

I suppose this is a request... The princess of the Beidou Sect has asked me to be freed from darkness. My life and existence belong to them, and I hope you can accept my request

That's good ... ... The middle-aged man laughed, followed by a violent cough, each time expelling a large amount of blood. The promises among mercenaries are to be fulfilled with their lives

Recently, we received news about some extraordinary treasures of heaven and earth. The sect dispatched its strongest elites, including myself, totaling thirty individuals, to capture them

Yuanqi has no inherent attributes; if one absorbs Yuan species, they will inherit the attributes of the Yuan species itself, such as fire, wind, or thunder. Among the forces on the continent that consider themselves to have some depth, almost none do not seek information about Yuan species every day. However, such extraordinary items are not easy to find, and they take millions of years to form. The energy contained within them is extremely powerful, and subduing them is by no means a simple task

The young mercenary..." the man said as he pulled the dagger out from his leg, blood splattering out with a loud splash.

The aura surrounding Zhou Yi suddenly dissipated entirely, and the figures of an elderly couple and a young maiden emerged, transforming the desolation of impending death into something radiant and hopeful

Zhou Yi nodded, confirming his knowledge. The city they were in, Duancheng, belonged to the Kingdom of Fengyun, and there were many neighboring countries. The land formed by the amalgamation of all these countries was referred to as the National Domain, which occupied one-third of the continent's area. To the west of the National Domain lay the Academy Domain, composed of various factions, also covering one-third of the area. Further west was the barren land, about which very little information was recorded.

Touching the swollen head, a wave of shock surged within, layer upon layer. Although this mass of emerald green flame had been captured, the terrifying energy it contained still made breathing slightly difficult.

Threat... now I have no ability to threaten you..." The man lowered his head, "Mercenaries can understand each other... aimlessly watching teammates die tragically, brothers becoming food in the belly of monsters... it seems that emotions are a luxury for us...

Zhou Yiyu's demeanor was cold and aloof, yet a hint of softness shone through her eyes

As a mercenary, you should be familiar with places like this

The scene was extremely bloody and brutal, yet the two seemed to perceive it as something quite ordinary; one spoke intermittently while the other listened quietly

Well

Just as Zhou Yi reached out to pick up the glass ball resembling a magic crystal that stored the original seed, a piercing sound of breaking air was heard, followed immediately by a sharp blade coming from a distance

This glass orb resembles a Warcraft crystal core even more, with the crimson hue rendering layers of translucence. Inside, there seems to be a tiny cluster of emerald green flames. Upon focused observation, this flame suddenly expands within the pupil, emitting an extremely powerful aura that leaves Zhou Yi feeling dizzy and involuntarily stepping back two paces.

Bang

Who are you

The man grinned lightly, blood oozing out; it is hard to imagine that one could smile under such circumstances

This is the original species, isn't it

A large amount of fresh blood flowed from the wound in the abdomen, with intestines and internal organs spilling out, filling the air with a strong, nauseating odor.

A muffled groan escaped as the probing hand explored several times, and an unbearable pain swept through the entire body

The man's speech has slowed, his breathing has weakened, and the breath of life has reached its end

Zhou Yi's expression was the same as that of the man, exhibiting a rare indifference in attitude

Zhou Yi spoke coldly, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his face, which bore an air of sternness and severity

Ah... you have been a mercenary, haven't you... at such a young age... you have actually experienced one of the darkest professions on the continent