Chapter 518: The Food Spirit Beast Matter: Going to Find That Existence

After hearing Jiang Chen's analysis, the few of them all thought that this possibility truly existed.

Li Xueru said, "The benefits of a strong soul are many; it not only enhances attribute aptitude, but more importantly it raises comprehension."

"The increase in comprehension is crucial; if comprehension is insufficient, even the strongest attributes or awakened talents are useless."

Everyone present, except Si Tu Yu, knew about comprehension as a hidden attribute.

The strength of comprehension is important, yet it is closely linked to the strength of the soul.

Si Tu Liang thought for a moment, "But how can we eradicate the food spirit beast while it is still in its budding stage?"

"By normal means, if the food spirit beast does not voluntarily reveal itself, we would find it difficult to detect."

"I fear that, given enough time, we would grant the food spirit beast sufficient time."

Li Xueru chuckled lightly, "I previously had the same concern; actually I was being overly anxious."

"After parasitizing, the food spirit beast's growth cycle is not short; we have ample time to make arrangements."

Jiang Chen said, "Most food spirit beasts adopt a relatively gentle growth method; we have three to five years to prepare, which should be sufficient."

After parasitizing, the food spirit beast will have two growth modes.

One is rather violent, manifesting like Yue Dapeng.

The other is very gentle; people will not feel anything.

The food spirit beast will lurk within the soul, slowly absorbing soul power, cultivated energy, and experience gained from killing monsters.

In short, everything a practitioner can obtain becomes its food.

It only eats a little, never much, making it hard to detect.

The two growth modes range from as short as half a year to as long as three to five years.

Yue Dapeng's food spirit beast is an example of violent growth, but unfortunately Yue Dapeng himself is not strong enough, lacking power.

If replaced by a higher practitioner above Second Transcendence, the food spirit beast parasitizing within them would be much stronger.

Historical records indicate that Divine-level food spirit beasts have existed.

There are even cases where a Divine-level Strongman was parasitized, ultimately having its soul completely devoured by the food spirit beast, and even its body was taken over by the beast.

Si Tu Liang, seeing Li Xueru and Jiang Chen so confident and knowing they must have a corresponding plan, asked, "What do we need to do?"

Li Xueru said, "This matter is no trivial matter; it involves many aspects, and the arrangements we must make will be extensive."

"Perhaps after this arrangement is completed, in the coming years the Shenlong Empire will produce many geniuses."

Jiang Chen said, "First we must control the situation; we cannot let the food spirit beast spill over into other nations. This opportunity must rot within our own belly."

Si Tu Liang instantly became excited.

As a ruler, if during his tenure over the Shenlong Empire he could achieve such a feat, it would certainly be recorded by history.

He seemed to envision the Shenlong Empire, with geniuses emerging, looking down on the entire Human Race.

The few began to discuss how to arrange the plan.

First, the information about the food spirit beast must never be leaked.

Yue Dapeng is not the first, nor will he be the last.

There must be others who experienced situations similar to Yue Dapeng's, not necessarily people from Baiyun University.

It could be people who have contacted Yue Dapeng, or it could be people living near Yue Dapeng in Baiyun City.

No one knows how many food spirit beasts have emerged with Yue Dapeng.

If someone experienced something like Yue Dapeng

similar to him, they must all be found one by one and quietly taken under control.

Li Xueru said, "I need to go to the place where Yue Dapeng's trial took place; according to the records, what we need to deal with the food spirit beast should be there."

Jiang Chen, "I'll go to the Ancient Battlefield to talk with it."

Li Xueru summoned the Shenlong Tower, "I'll send you there."

Countless runes interwove densely in the sky, forming a Teleportation Array.

This time there was no need to find a safe location; the Teleportation Array was laid out in an instant.

Waving his hand to set the formation was a trivial matter for Li Xueru.

But to others, it was astonishingly divine.

As the All-Human Race's sole dual Divine-level alchemical array master, Li Xueru's power was shocking.

Jiang Chen flew into the Teleportation Array, heading to the Ancient Battlefield.

Li Xueru said, "Si Tu, the ruler, as we discussed, the outside matters are now your responsibility."

Si Tu Liang clasped his fists, "Do not worry, Divine Scholar; this matter entrusted to us will certainly be handled perfectly."

Li Xueru also left; he would go to the place where Yue Dapeng had the incident to look for any clues.

At this moment, the eastern sky was already dimly bright, and a dazzling light pierced the heavens.

Si Tu Liang and Situ Li were both excited; Si Tu Liang felt he was about to be recorded in history, his name entered into the annals.

Perhaps among the rulers of the Shenlong Empire throughout the ages, he could rank among the notable ones.

Si Tu Yu, with doubt, "Father, Jiang Chen said he wants to go to the Ancient Battlefield to talk with it; who is it?"

Si Tu Yu had also been to the Ancient Battlefield and truly could not imagine who could be talked to there.

Si Tu Liang and Situ Li were also stumped by Si Tu Yu's question.

Indeed, who could one talk to at the Ancient Battlefield?

Jiang Chen is only at level 53; the only places he can go are

the Upper Space.

Upper Space.

The two suddenly realized something, their faces showing astonishment and horror.

Both of their expressions were extremely exaggerated, even more so than when they had just heard about the food spirit beast.

Situ Li was fidgeting all over, "No way—could it really be that thing? Divine General Jiang actually has the right to converse with it."

Si Tu Liang wasn't any better than Situ Li, "Perhaps Divine General Jiang truly does have that qualification."

The two seemed to be speaking in riddles, and Si Tu Yu was even more confused, "Father, Grandpa Li, what are you talking about?"

Situ Li shook his head, "I can't say; it's a very terrifying existence."

Si Tu Yu was unconvinced, "How terrifying could it be?"

Si Tu Liang let out a light hum, "Yu, shut up."

Si Tu Yu was startled; Si Tu Liang rarely says that to himself.

Situ Li smiled, "That being would kill me like a dog; maybe with a single breath I'd be gone."

Si Tu Liang added, "Don't talk about you and me; even killing Li Xueru and Hong Jishi would probably be no trouble."

Si Tu Liang continued, "Divine General Jiang truly is unfathomable; we shouldn't overthink, just carry out the plan."

"Right, follow the plan; this time for our Shenlong Empire, it might be a great opportunity."

On the Ancient Battlefield, Jiang Chen found that he was not far from the Core Area.

Flying at full speed, he could reach the center in at most four hours.

The Lightning Nether Spirit Wings unfurled, turning Jiang Chen into a bolt of light that whistled away.

The ground rushed backward in his view, and before long Jiang Chen had surged into the Core Area.

Half an hour later, a screech echoed from the sky.

The Ancient Luan Bird came flying from the sky, surrounded by intense flames.

But this time the Ancient Luan Bird did not attack

Jiang Chen; instead it kept screaming at Jiang Chen.

That meant it wanted to race Jiang Chen to see who could fly faster.

Jiang Chen shook his head, "I concede; I can't beat you."

The Ancient Luan Bird let out a crisp, loud scream, looking proud.

Jiang Chen chuckled.

On the day Jiang Chen chatted with Antares, the Ancient Luan Bird also appeared, circling the two of them.

Although there had been some unpleasantness, it was eventually let go.

The Ancient Luan Bird flew alongside Jiang Chen for a while, apparently thinking Jiang Chen was flying far too slowly.

Suddenly it flew beneath Jiang Chen and then supported him.

At that moment its flames all withdrew, and it didn't burn Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen was utterly surprised, "You actually are willing to let me sit on your back."

The Ancient Luan Bird called out twice more, as if saying, "Who made you so slow?"

Then its speed suddenly surged, cutting a black flame line across the sky.

The journey that should have taken four hours was completed by the Ancient Luan Bird in just thirty minutes.

Antares lifted one eyelid and said, "Why are you back again?"

Jiang Chen said, "Some events have occurred in the Human World; I've come to ask you a few questions."

"What questions?" Antares didn't refuse.

Jiang Chen said, "Food spirit beasts have been discovered in the Human World; I want to ask about them."

"What!" Antares abruptly cut Jiang Chen off, "What kind of devil's luck are you on, kid, that you even encounter a food spirit beast?"

Jiang Chen was stunned; is encountering a food spirit beast considered good luck?

And what on earth is "devil's luck"?