Chapter 254: Huanwu Beast Valley

"Speaking of which, what is Yang Chengxu's background?"

Suppressing the stray thoughts in his mind, Yu Zhangsheng exhaled a breath, thought for a moment, and said with a trace of curiosity.

"This..." Zhang Tianwen pondered, then after thinking for a moment looked up at Yu Zhangsheng and said, "This Yang Chengxu is the Personal Transmitted Disciple of Mu Yongxian of Linglong Sect, and moreover a direct descendant of the Wanzhou Yang Family, the Second Master's son."

"Wanzhou Yang Family?" Yu Zhangsheng exclaimed, with a trace of confusion.

"Yes," Zhang Tianwen nodded, slowly beginning to explain.

"Our Wanzhou Map is vast; just our Wanxiang Sect alone occupies and governs an area of nearly ten thousand li. Among the forces of Wanzhou, there is no doubt that it is the Three Gates and Seven Sects; our Wanxiang Sect and Linglong Sect are both among the Seven Sects."

"The Three Gates stand high above, with unfathomable strength and foundation, incomparable to the Seven Sects. Besides this, there are also some family powers that are not sects occupying one side, whose strength is likewise not to be underestimated."

Zhang Tianwen said, paused for a moment, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, thought for a moment to organize his words, and continued: "As for the Yang Family, they are mainly active in the Wanzhou Southwest Corner. Although their comprehensive strength is said to be somewhat weaker than Linglong Sect, the difference is absolutely not great. They are also a colossal entity."

"Moreover, the Yang Family is ultimately a family, unlike sects which are so cumbersome. If truly compared, naturally Linglong Sect would be extremely wary of them."

"Similarly, as a family, their resources must be more concentrated than a sect's, and the geniuses they can cultivate are actually better than a sect's. This is also why Yang Chengxu, at such a young age, possesses such a cultivation base and such a grade of Yushou Peak."

A trace of disdain appeared in Zhang Tianwen's eyes at the right time, and he said slowly:

"Otherwise, relying solely on him being from Linglong Sect, it would be difficult to cultivate such a genius in a short time. After all, there are too many rules and regulations within a sect."

"Even if one has aptitude, their growth speed and height will not be too fast. This is one point where immortal cultivation families have an advantage over sects."

"I see." Yu Zhangsheng suddenly realized, and now understood many things in his heart.

"So," Zhang Tianwen thought for a moment, patted Yu Zhangsheng's shoulder, opened his mouth, and after a long while could only say this: "Just pay more attention in the future and guard against Yang Chengxu. Just fear that he might play dirty tricks."

"Back then I was..." Zhang Tianwen finished speaking, suddenly closed his mouth and said nothing, his eyes darkening imperceptibly.

Yu Zhangsheng nodded, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he murmured in his heart, "Is that so... Since we have offended him, if he doesn't provoke me, I'll let it be. But if necessary, find an opportunity to eliminate him... that is the safest strategy."

Seeing the atmosphere was somewhat gloomy, Li Minghan laughed heartily, jumped out, patted his chest, and said to Yu Zhangsheng with solemn assurance:

"What is there to fear? Aren't we still here? Not to mention anything else, Changsheng, remember this: at least I, the Young Tower Master of Wan Beast Tower, stand on your side."

"Moreover, there is Wanxiang Sect. With your master as your backing, even if the other party bears resentment, they would not dare to act rashly in a short time."

Yu Zhangsheng turned his head to look. Li Minghan had a face full of sincerity, and Yu Zhangsheng's heart instantly warmed. He nodded at Li Minghan and said, "Alright, noted."

These days of getting along had also made Yu Zhangsheng realize that Li Minghan was indeed someone worth befriending.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this. Since Changsheng, you've woken up, I'll also tell you about something else by the way."

Zhang Tianwen waved his hand and changed the topic.

"The two-sect competition has ended, but next, there is still a confrontation."

Zhang Tianwen said, seeing Yu Zhangsheng's confused expression, so he paused for a moment and explained: "Actually, it's just a Secret Realm Trial. For us, the benefits are great. Although this time in the two-sect competition, our Wanxiang Sect emerged as Champion, while Linglong Sect lost completely and lost face."

"But matters between sects cannot make the other party too embarrassed. So, it can be said to be a temporary decision, and also to take Linglong Sect's feelings into account. Our Wanxiang Sect's Huanwu Beast Valley will be opened in one week."

"At that time, the top ten of this competition can participate, which also includes Linglong Sect's disciples."

"Huanwu Beast Valley?" Yu Zhangsheng exclaimed in surprise, waiting for Zhang Tianwen to explain.

"Mm," Zhang Tianwen nodded, raised his eyebrows, showed a trace of pride, and slowly said: "Our Wanxiang Sect's Yushou Peak was once Wanzhou's First Beast Taming Holy Land, so naturally it has its own unique features."

"And this Huanwu Beast Valley is called Wanzhou's First, a unique Beast Tamer Secret Realm. For Beast Tamers, it is undoubtedly a Heaven-Defying Cave Heaven and Blessed Land, making other Beast Taming sects look on but be unable to reach it. Even Linglong Sect covets it and has been envious for a long time."

"Huanwu Beast Valley opens once every hundred years. However, this time, out of consideration for Linglong Sect, it has been opened a bit early, and we just happened to catch it."

"Oh, a Beast Tamer's Secret Realm." Yu Zhangsheng suddenly realized and sighed in his heart, "Indeed, the relationship between the two sects being too stiff is not something both sides wish to see. This can also be considered a statement of sorts."

"That's correct. There is still some time. During this week, Changsheng, you should quickly improve your strength. The stronger your strength, the greater the harvest when entering the Secret Realm, and the smaller the crisis."

Zhang Tianwen pondered, his eyes flickered slightly, and continued while pondering:

"Besides this, Qingzhu Zhenren of the Zihong Gate has also come this time in connection with this Huanwu Beast Valley. It is to secure a spot for his disciple Meng Qian'an to enter and train. He specially visited, and the Deputy Sect Master agreed."

Zhang Tianwen's expression was somewhat helpless. He waved his hand and shrugged: "No way. After all, they are one of the Three Gates, and moreover the Zihong Gate which is among the foremost. They came with sincerity and gifts, and the Sect Master cannot refuse them face. Since Linglong Sect's people have been let in, adding one more of his disciple is no problem."

"Meng Wu'an?"

Yu Zhangsheng clicked his tongue, muttered this name, thought for a while, and asked: "Is this Meng Wu'an also a Beast Tamer?"

"No, he is a Sword Path Cultivator."

Zhang Tianwen shook his head to deny. There was some confusion in his brow, and he said while pondering: "I'm not clear on the specifics either. What is a Sword Cultivator doing joining the fun? But since their family is large and influential, they cannot be easily offended."

"Moreover, although Huanwu Beast Valley is a Beast Tamer's Secret Realm, it is indeed an excellent Sword Testing Pool. It is said that in its depths, the sound of Sword Chant echoes through Tian Di, ceaseless for a thousand years, vast and continuous for three thousand li."

"He should be coming for this, wanting to comprehend something."

Zhang Tianwen's words were merely speculation. As for the specifics, he naturally was not clear either. After all, regarding this Huanwu Beast Valley, he had only heard of it for the first time.

Regarding what Zhang Tianwen said, Yu Zhangsheng found it strange.

Regarding Huanwu Beast Valley, Yu Zhangsheng did not understand, and thus developed interest.

"However, these have nothing to do with us. Let the people from Zihong Gate come. Anyway, the Secret Realm is so large that one more person is no problem."

Zhang Tianwen thought for a moment and instructed: "What we need to pay attention to is just not to make enemies with him inside. The rest doesn't matter."

Yu Zhangsheng nodded and laughed hehe:

"I know. Not bad. Wanzhou's First Beast Tamer Secret Realm. So this is the foundation of our Wanxiang Sect's Yushou Peak." He had been worried that his cultivation base was advancing too fast and his Beast Taming couldn't keep up. Now this could just solve his urgent problem.

"This Secret Realm should be able to give my beasts a further improvement..."

Not long after, Zhang Tianwen gave a few instructions. Seeing that Yu Zhangsheng had no major problem, he left first.

Sun Shihan saw the two return and also rose to take her leave. Before leaving, she glanced at Yu Zhangsheng, as if with deep meaning.

For a moment, only Yu Zhangsheng and Li Minghan remained in the courtyard.

Yu Zhangsheng was silent for a moment, his throat moved slightly, and he slowly said to Li Minghan: "Thank you, Brother Li, for your care these days. Now I have recovered, so this Formation does not need to operate anymore."

Wan Beast Tower Healing Room. The spirit stones used daily to maintain the Formation's operation were an astronomical figure. Only then could this suitable environment be created.

"It's fine, no effect." Li Minghan smiled slightly, appearing very generous. "It won't cost many spirit stones. Coincidentally, there is the Huanwu Beast Valley Trial in one week. Cultivating here with the Formation open will be much faster."

Yu Zhangsheng was silent. After pondering for a while, he exhaled and inhaled for a moment, slowly raised his head, and while pondering took out a Jade Bottle from his Storage Bag.

As soon as this Jade Bottle appeared, a faint blood-colored radiance enveloped it. Li Minghan's mind was unconsciously attracted. In a daze, a huge Blood Dragon Shadow faintly appeared, and the Dragon Chant Sound shook the mind. "This is..."

Li Minghan was moved. His eyes rolled, and he silently swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"Linglong Blood." Yu Zhangsheng nodded. "This thing isn't of much use to me either. Coincidentally, you have a Dragon Scale Pangolin, so I'll give this to you—it's the best way to make full use of it, so it doesn't go to waste."

Saying this, Yu Zhangsheng placed the Linglong Blood into Li Minghan's palm.

To him, Linglong Blood was indeed precious, but he had no dragon-type spirit beast; although his three spirit beasts would benefit somewhat from consuming it, the effect wouldn't be very obvious.

The Red Tempered Snake could try it at a stretch, but after thinking it over, Yu Zhangsheng still decided to give it to Li Minghan—it was more suitable.

"How can I accept this? This thing is so precious." After the initial shock, Li Minghan hurriedly waved his hands and refused.

But the longing that flashed in his eyes betrayed what he truly thought.

"You should keep this yourself. I haven't done anything; it would be too embarrassing." Li Minghan swallowed saliva again, his expression serious.

"What's the big deal? Take it. Don't decline anymore. Who knows, I might need a lot of your help in the future."

Yu Zhangsheng smiled faintly and, without taking no for an answer, placed the Linglong Blood into Li Minghan's embrace.

"If you decline again, that wouldn't be good."

"Then... alright." Li Minghan declined a few times, but seeing that Yu Zhangsheng was unmoved, he sighed softly, his eyes flickering, and gratefully cupped his hands toward Yu Zhangsheng, saying, "This matter, thank you, Zhangsheng. I do indeed need this thing."

The Dragon Scale Pangolin originally possessed the Red Mountain Spirit Dragon Bloodline, and now with Linglong Blood added, it could be said that for Li Minghan, it was like adding wings to a tiger.

"With this thing, my Dragon Scale Pangolin can not only further leap and improve, but even... a Domain might not be impossible to manifest."

Thinking of this, Li Minghan's heart grew slightly hot. After thanking him again, he no longer declined. After putting away the Linglong Blood, Li Minghan's gaze turned pensive. After thinking for a moment, he took out a card and handed it to Yu Zhangsheng, his expression serious, speaking sincerely:

"Zhangsheng, since you've said that, I have nothing else. This is a Spirit Card with the highest authority of our Wan Beast Tower."

"There's nothing else inside. It possesses an unlimited spirit stone quota for our Wan Beast Tower. Whenever you need it, feel free to use it."

"With this card, wherever you go, you are a distinguished guest of our Wan Beast Tower, enjoying priority treatment of the highest level, protected by our Wan Beast Tower."

Yu Zhangsheng took it and looked. The entire card flickered with spirit light, all inlaid with cloud gold carvings, with dragons and phoenixes painted on it, various spirit beasts appearing, and in the very center, a huge Wan Beast Tower Logo.

After thinking for a moment, Yu Zhangsheng looked up at Li Minghan's serious expression, did not decline, nodded, and accepted the Spirit Card.

"Alright, I won't be polite then. This Linglong Blood, you should use it quickly during this time before entering the Secret Realm."

"Alright."

Li Minghan smiled broadly, nodded solemnly and hugged Yu Zhangsheng, then waved his hand to arrange many spirit fruits and spirit liquids. After chatting with Yu Zhangsheng for a while, he hurried back anxiously.

"Not bad." Watching Li Minghan's departing back, Yu Zhangsheng casually picked up a spirit fruit from the table, eating while pondering.

"Huanwu Beast Valley... there's still one week. Since that's the case, let's use the reward Pill from this competition first."

With a flourish of his sleeve, Cai Xing Deer, Red Tempered Snake, and Golden Winged Great Eagle appeared. Sensing Yu Zhangsheng's aura, they opened their eyes one after another, rubbing against him intimately.

"Huh..."

Yu Zhangsheng was surprised, sensing the auras of the three spirit beasts, and smiled faintly.

"All advanced to Second Rank Second Level. Not bad."

It turned out the three spirit beasts were not far from breaking through. Coupled with Yu Zhangsheng's consecutive breakthroughs, the feedback from his cultivation base also drove the advancement of the three spirit beasts of Yushou Peak. Until this battle, they all broke through, which could be considered normal.

"Protect me for me. Do not disturb me."

After rubbing the heads of the three spirit beasts, Yu Zhangsheng smiled, gave a reminder, sat cross-legged, inhaled, immersed his mind and spirit, fell into a calm, and slowly took out a Pill.

It was precisely the reward Pill from this competition, the Ningtai Pill.

"Ningtai Pill... at minimum it can condense one layer of Spirit Platform for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. If the Pill quality is excellent, there is a probability of condensing two layers of Spirit Platform... for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Without a doubt, it is an existence like a Saint Medicine."

"It's just a pity that it has drug resistance. Only the first Pill taken has such a significant effect. After the second Pill, the effect is not so great..."

Yu Zhangsheng's gaze narrowed slightly, thinking about these things in his heart, looking at the Ningtai Pill in his hand.

(Chapter End)