They avoided a prolonged battle and also obtained the essence contained in the demon beast’s body, most of which they gave to the small fire unicorn on their shoulders who was enthusiastically observing.
This forest, known as the edge of the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, was much more extensive and dangerous than David had previously thought.
He even encountered an Earth Thorn Dragon whose strength was equivalent to a level five Immortal Lord.
The creature hid under a thick layer of humus, launching a sudden attack. Its large, spiny body has tremendous strangling power and can also spray poison with a strong paralyzing effect.
David fought with it for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, and finally managed to kill it by using the momentary slowing effect created by the laws of time to stab its relatively vulnerable head with the Dragon Slayer Sword.
This battle gave him a more direct understanding of the strength of the Tenth Heaven Beast, and also made him more careful.
Along the way, he also discovered more spiritual plants unique to Tenth Heaven.
There is a kind of glowing moon fungus that only appears at night when it absorbs the essence of the moon. Touching it will trigger hallucinogenic spores, but if you wrap it carefully using your divine sense and slowly guide it with your own energy, it can nourish your soul.
There is also a type of fruit called Lightning Pattern Fruit that grows on trees struck by lightning. Tiny electric arcs danced across its surface. Direct consumption will damage the meridians, but if it is slowly refined with the power of the Law of Lightning, it can temper the physical body and increase the power of the Lightning Origin.
David tried them one by one. Although not as powerful as the Blood Spirit Mushrooms, they gave him a deeper understanding of how to utilize Tenth Heaven’s resources, and his own foundation continued to grow.
The little qilin that could breathe fire followed him, and the party never stopped.
The flesh and blood essence of various demonic beasts, their inner cores, and the pure energy released when David refined the spiritual plants all became resources for his growth.
Its body size increased noticeably, and it was now as big as an ordinary foal. He could no longer sit quietly on David’s shoulders, but ran around him proudly.
The red scales became even more dazzling, with a hint of gold shimmering on the edges. The two small bumps on his forehead also seemed to grow bigger, and the Qilin True Fire he spat out became hotter and darker in color.
Ordinary level one or two Immortal Demons, if exposed to fire, would instantly turn into charcoal.
His tacit understanding with David also grew day by day; often, with just one glance they could understand each other’s intentions.
After being careful for about seven or eight days, the surrounding trees finally started to thin out.
The tall trees were gradually replaced by low bushes, the sky became more open, and the dense, wild, and violent atmosphere in the air gradually faded, replaced by a more orderly and clear spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
David knew that he would soon leave the vast forest that had taught him his first lesson.
Just as David was about to step out of the last bushes at the edge of the forest, a series of loud weapons clashing sounds, the roar of energy explosions, and angry shouts clearly rang in his ears.
FAQ Novel
Q: How does the giant ape show its gratitude to David?
A: The giant ape kowtows three times to David, displaying its utmost gratitude and obedience.
Q: What kind of dangerous creatures does David encounter in the forest?
A: David encounters various demon creatures, including an Earth Thorn Dragon with strength equivalent to a level five Immortal Lord.
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