Chapter 2, Physical Changes

This group of individuals in black attire moves like ghosts, their actions flowing seamlessly like water. Even in the dense, pitch-black cedar forest, they remain omnipresent

Everything is up to Miss San to decide! The leader in black managed to say this sentence with great difficulty, already drenched in sweat

The leader in black, despite being a powerful warrior, broke into a cold sweat when gently questioned by the young girl, saying: "I am incompetent; it managed to kill two people and then escaped. We have searched this entire forest and found nothing! We only discovered these remains and fur!"

This time, the visitors said not a word and immediately scattered to search by the creek, but after half a day, there were no results.

Tirelessly searching everywhere like this, it was not until the sun set in the west that Chu Yuan discovered an unusual footprint of a wild beast

The young girl continued, "In order to prepare for today, I have searched through my family's collection of ancient texts, expending countless efforts over the course of three years. It was only recently, when the elders in my family had some insights and combined their knowledge to deduce, that I finally began to see some clues!"

The young girl then smiled and said: "It is precisely because you are my trusted confidants that I share such confidential matters with you. Therefore, you must exert every effort to serve me! Today, the urgent matters take precedence; the punishments can be set aside for now. Continue the search diligently; if you succeed in this task, everything will be forgiven. If you fail, you are not permitted to take your own life before receiving punishment"

With a sudden surge of spirit, Chu Yuan quickly found a place to hide himself, cautiously peering at the source of the sound.

The leader in black carefully examined the beast's horn in front of him, then compared it with the fur that Chu Yuan had finished eating and discarded, his brows gradually furrowing in concern

Thinking of the miraculous and incredible effects of the Heavenly Battle Divine Beast, as well as the potentially serious consequences that could arise, even the Black-clad Leader and the Head of the Library, whose hearts were as steadfast as iron, could not help but shudder.

As long as we capture this beast, my Xuanzhou Shui family will have a one in a hundred million chance! Tell me, what does it truly represent?

The leader in black walked to the edge of the stream, crouched down, and began to observe carefully, as if this stream concealed an extraordinary secret. Suddenly, his gaze sharpened, and he reached out to retrieve a piece of animal bone from the water.

At this point, the girl's smile became even more radiant, as if the entire cedar forest had suddenly transformed from the harsh winter into the vibrant summer filled with blooming flowers

By this time, according to Chu Yuan's previous physical condition, he should have been completely exhausted. However, he now feels remarkably energetic and hardly experiences any fatigue.

The beast's footprints appeared extremely chaotic, and Chu Yuan slowly followed the tracks of the beast, searching for half a day without finding the endpoint.

At this moment, Chu Yuan could not look inward; otherwise, he would discover that a faint layer of multicolored mist was wafting among his internal organs. This multicolored mist was extremely thin, resembling a delicate veil, enveloping his five viscera and six bowels in a tightly woven manner.

Thus, back and forth, overnight, this area by the stream, usually devoid of any birds, has been visited countless times. Moreover, among the people who appeared each time, there were not a few masters rarely seen by ordinary individuals.

In an instant, the tranquility by the stream was restored, as if this group of mysterious figures in black had never appeared at all

Just as Chu Yuan was about to give up and search for other beasts, suddenly, a rustling sound came from deep within the cedar forest, indicating that something was approaching in this direction

Now, numerous masters and experts in literature have arrived here, but they are being mutually restrained by the schemes of their elders at home. Those who can emerge at this time are the backbone forces like myself, making it an excellent opportunity for our Shui family

After a period of searching and countless skirmishes with the Celestial Battle Beast, having lost numerous elite experts in the process, we finally exhausted the full combat power of the Celestial Battle Beast and cornered it in this cedar forest

In recent days, countless elite members from unparalleled sects, like them, have been dispatched from various regions of the Xuantian Continent to this place, all with the objective of capturing a newly born Celestial Battle Divine Beast

However, Chu Yuan was unaware of all this; he was astonished by the changes he had undergone along the way

One of the men in black even brought over the leftover bones and fur that Chu Yuan had discarded

Among this group, the least skilled has reached the second level of the Warrior Realm, while the leader, who appears to be the foremost among them, has even attained the third level of the Warrior Realm

The leader in black furrowed his brow slightly; given their strength, this ordinary stream water, no matter how cold, should not have any effect on his team members

He now feels that his speed is increasing, and his sensitivity to the surroundings of the mountains and forests has become much sharper than usual, to the extent that he can hear the sound of small insects crawling through the grass very clearly

If the Heavenly Battle Divine Beast is consumed by someone, then bring that person to me! Our Shui family naturally possesses secret methods to extract the Heavenly Battle Divine Blood from the human body!

The young girl stared at the beast bone in her hand for a long time, her expression growing increasingly worse. The surrounding forest, affected by her anger, gradually formed a thin layer of frost.

The ice layer on that small creek has long since melted, yet the two individuals in black who jumped in still emerged with slightly pale faces due to the cold

However, upon seeing this smile, the leader in black suddenly turned pale, and a man of iron resolve trembled all over, unable to suppress his fear.

As soon as her voice fell, the girl had vanished, just as she had arrived, and no one could discern how she had appeared or how she had disappeared

The leader in black lowered his head even further, not daring to utter a single word

Only after the black-clad individuals kneeling on the ground trembled in fear did the young girl coldly say: "Do you know how much the Heavenly Battle Divine Beast is worth to me, to our Xuanzhou Shui family?"

Since accepting the original memories of this body, Chu Yuan naturally also accepted the entire cultivation of the original body

Not long after, another group of different individuals arrived by the creek, this time led by a burly man with striking red hair that made him appear exceptionally formidable

Having spoken, he gently waved his right hand, and the men in black immediately scattered, beginning a careful search around the area

He stopped at the spot where Chu Yuan had just stood, looked around, and said in a low voice: "This is the location where the Heavenly Battle Divine Beast last unleashed its power. Based on my sensing, it is estimated that this creature has exhausted its strength. While it currently has no defenses, we must find it before anyone else does!"

Now is the once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity to capture the Celestial War Beast, yet in the end, we only obtained this pile of bones and a pelt

Moreover, as the multicolored smoke circulated within him, no matter where he walked, all the scents emanating from his body were completely suppressed by the multicolored smoke, preventing any leakage and eliminating the possibility of being discovered and tracked by others

The red-haired man had a clearly flustered expression on his face, and in the end, he discreetly made a gesture. Instantly, a group of people vanished without a trace, just as they had come.

Good! The young girl nodded, and suddenly a smile blossomed at the corners of her mouth, instantly transforming the millennia-old glacier into a warm spring filled with blooming flowers, making it hard to believe that this was the same person.

In this world, it is not considered a wild land, with a total of twenty-eight major continents and a population of billions. Despite such a foundation, there are only a few hundred experts at the seventh level of the Battle Emperor realm, and merely a few dozen at the eighth level of the Battle Sovereign realm. As for those who have achieved the ninth level of the Battle Venerable realm, there are fewer than ten! The probability is approximately one in several hundred million

As Chu Yuan advanced, in order to prevent various potential dangers, the earth-based combat power continuously operated within him without pause. The moment the earth combat power began to circulate, he immediately sensed a change; it seemed that the earth combat power had become purer and more solid and substantial than he remembered.

They acted swiftly and in an orderly manner, conducting their search as if it were a flowing stream, penetrating every nook and cranny. Even the small creek nearby had two individuals jump in, surfacing only after a long search.

Not long after Chu Yuan left, a group of men in black arrived at the location where he had just roasted the small battle beast

A flash of black light flickered from the girl's sleeve, and the beast bone that was originally in the hands of the dark-clad leader now appeared in the girl's hand

Although this level of cultivation does not even qualify to be at the bottom among the battle masters of the Xuantian Continent, for Chu Yuan, who had been bedridden in his previous life, the feeling of the earth element battle power circulating within his body, filled with strength, still left him deeply enchanted and captivated

However, Chu Yuan is naturally unaware of these matters at present

The girl appeared cold and stern, as if devoid of any emotion. She cast a faint glance at the black-clad leader before her and inquired, "Haven't you found it yet?"

Is this day really about to change? The leader in black just sighed quietly, momentarily at a loss for what to do, when suddenly he felt a cool breeze pass by, and a girl with a stern expression was already standing in front of him

It was precisely the bone that Chu Yuan casually tossed into the stream after consuming the small battle beast! At this moment, all the black-clad individuals who had scattered have returned.

Subordinate

Until the girl walked away, a group of individuals in black dared to relax their tension slightly. Each of them was drenched in sweat, their bodies weak and limp, having been completely drained of strength by the fright.

As the earth's combat power emerged from the abdomen, it naturally underwent a cleansing process while passing through the colorful smoke, removing impurities from the earth's combat power, resulting in a more solid and pure form, and enabling it to operate more swiftly

The leader in black gazed at the remnants of bones and fur in his hands, his complexion growing increasingly pale. The appearance of these two items here—could it be that the Celestial War Beast has already been claimed by someone else!

At this point, a fleeting dark light flashed across the girl's face, and she continued, "But after wasting countless human and material resources, just when we were about to capture the treasure beast, it slipped from your grasp, and judging by the situation, it seems it has already been consumed by someone. Tell me, how should I punish you?"

The subordinate exclaimed, "I have seen the Third Miss!" The leader in black immediately shuddered and hurriedly knelt down. The black-clad individuals behind him also knelt down in unison before the girl, who was not yet in her teens, displaying an attitude of utmost respect.

That exhilarating feeling, as if the entire world were in my hands, nearly brought tears of excitement to Chu Yuan's eyes

However, recalling the young girl's instructions, the strength that had vanished without a trace suddenly returned, and it seemed inexhaustible, as they all sprang up, retreating like a tide.