Mortal: I possess a copy of the Jade Manual of the Sea of ​​Consciousness!

We arrived at the Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts.

The moment the guarding disciple saw Wang Xuan, he bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Martial Uncle. Are you here to select a suitable spirit beast?"

Wang Xuanzhen said calmly, "Thank you for leading the way, Junior Nephew. I wonder if our Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts has any water-attribute spirit beasts?"

The guard disciple pondered for a moment, then said, "We do have water-attribute demonic beasts here."

As for whether they will meet the standards of their master, that depends on their own fate. Master, please follow me.

The Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts is located in the central area of ​​the Spirit Beast Mountain, with a natural barrier blocking its way. The concentration of spiritual energy here is quite high, nearly 30% better than his cave dwelling!

Spirit Beast Mountain has always focused on cultivating demonic beasts, so it's only natural that it receives this treatment.

The two arrived at the shore of a huge lake, where a hazy mist floated on the surface, likely shrouded by a massive concealment array.

The guard disciple made a hand seal, and a battle flag flew out of his storage bag.

After the spiritual energy was injected, the array flags shone brightly, and the mist on the lake surface gradually dissipated.

The true view of the lake was revealed.

Wang Xuan looked at the countless demonic beasts before him, many of which were at the third or fourth level.

This made Wang Xuan sigh with admiration, realizing that even the Tiannan Sect possessed such a wealth of demonic beasts.

What about the outer seas of the chaotic starry sky where sea monsters roam? How numerous are the monsters there?

"Uncle-Master, this Qinghu Lake is mostly inhabited by fish and other kinds of monsters, but it also has other kinds of monsters."

The monsters in Qinghu Lake are divided into three branches: the Azure Scale Fish clan, the Golden Water Crocodile clan, and the Flood Dragon Python clan.

The blue-scaled fish is the most common type, and it can only unleash its full potential when fighting in water, although it will also receive additional bonuses.

The Golden Water Crocodile can fight in both water and on land. Its hide is thick and its armor is comparable to that of a regular top-tier magic weapon. Its bite force is also astonishing!

The horned python possesses a trace of dragon blood and is named for the dragon-like horns on its head. It has astonishing strength and slightly higher growth potential than the other two types.

Each of the three races has a level six demon beast guarding it, but when my disciples from the Spirit Beast Mountain come here to choose, they must obtain the consent of these great demons, otherwise they will have no chance.

"I wonder which race of demon beasts my martial uncle has taken a fancy to, so that I can send a message to their ancestor."

Upon hearing the disciple's detailed explanation, Wang Xuan remained silent.

They simply observed the lively and agile low-level monsters in the lake.

The guards didn't say anything, quietly waiting to the side for Wang Xuan's instructions.

A moment later, just as Wang Xuan was about to speak, a golden light flashed on the surface of the lake.

This sight surprised Wang Xuan, and he swallowed the words he was about to say.

The guard disciple was also seeing this strange phenomenon for the first time, and he was observing it carefully, as was his nature.

After Wang Xuan has selected the demon beasts, he will report to the authorities.

The gaze is drawn to the golden light shimmering on the lake's surface.

The golden light moved incredibly fast, constantly moving within the lake.

Even some level-three blue-scaled fish can't match this speed.

A flash of blue light appeared in Wang Xuan's eyes, and he extended his divine sense to envelop the area.

The range of divine consciousness in the early stages of Foundation Establishment is approximately one mile.

However, since he transmigrated here, his spiritual strength is somewhat higher than that of ordinary cultivators.

Therefore, the current range of Wang Xuan's divine sense is roughly two miles.

Under the probing of his divine sense, Wang Xuan finally saw the specific appearance of the golden light.

It turned out to be a level-two python demon covered in golden scales and several meters long!

Just as Wang Xuan was about to examine it more closely, the golden python seemed to have sensed his prying.

With a twist of his body, he darted towards Wang Xuan.

When the guard disciple saw the golden light heading in their direction, his expression changed drastically.

He activated his magical artifact and adopted a defensive stance.

Just as the disciple was about to activate the array to isolate the golden light in the green lake, Wang Xuan stopped him.

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow, looking at the golden python with an ambiguous expression.

Seeing that Wang Xuan was stopping him, the disciple didn't make any further moves.

He stepped back a few paces and shielded Wang Xuan in front of him.

Wang Xuan didn't pay attention to this trivial matter. He was surprised to find that the golden python actually showed signs of fighting against him.

That's right, it's fighting spirit, and that's getting interesting.

Faced with the golden python's attack, Wang Xuan neither dodged nor avoided it, but simply took out the beaded magic artifact he had previously bought from the Divine Firmament Pavilion and floated it in front of him.

Wang Xuan hadn't expected that the effect of this bead would be similar to that of the Water Element Bead.

It must be a replica of that ancient treasure, which made Wang Xuan even more eager to see just how powerful the finished ancient treasure really was.

Wang Xuan made a hand seal, and dark clouds immediately filled the sky above Qinghu Lake, with raindrops falling into the lake water.

Then Wang Xuan used the Water Transformation Technique, and with the help of the Rainmaking Technique and the Azure Lake, a ten-zhang-long water dragon pounced on the golden python.

boom!

The spiritual energy leaked out, and the aftershocks rippled outwards.

The guard disciple behind Wang Xuan was ultimately only at the Qi Refining stage.

Even with all his might, he was thrown back several feet by the aftershock, and his breathing became slightly disordered.

The guarding disciples were filled with fear, never expecting that the power of a Foundation Establishment stage battle would be so great!

Keep in mind that he was at the twelfth level of Qi Refining!

Only half a step away from the Great Perfection of Qi Refining!

Even so, it was just a ripple that almost overwhelmed him.

No wonder countless cultivators in the world are desperately striving to reach higher realms, even at great personal cost.

The golden python and the water dragon collided, and the resulting spiritual pressure dug a bowl-shaped crater in the surrounding green lake.

Fortunately, no other monsters were injured or killed.

Even before the golden python showed any signs of distress, the other demonic beasts seemed to have received some kind of instruction and left the vicinity of the two, observing from a distance.

They avoided the aftermath of the battle and annihilated their risks.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xuan's surprise deepened.

It seems this golden python has a high bloodline grade. My true strength is at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, comparable to a level three demon beast!

The golden python before him was only at the second level, yet it was able to fight him to a standstill.

This is truly rare.

Wang Xuan actually wanted to use the Beast Taming Bell to control the golden python, but after thinking about it, he gave up the idea.

The effects of the Beast Taming Bell cannot be conveniently demonstrated within the Spirit Beast Mountain area.

Otherwise, once the effects are revealed, what awaits you is probably not a reward, but a soul search to find out the method of its creation.

The Spirit Beast Mountain Lords are masters of beast taming; they will obtain any item that can powerfully control demonic beasts at any cost.

Wang Xuan's hands were busy as he threw the second-generation "Water Element Pearl" into the dark clouds in the sky.

Wang Xuan took out another sharp sword from his storage bag.

The sword gleamed with light and produced a clear ringing sound when swung; it was a top-tier, exquisite magical artifact!

This sword is named "Azure Water Sword". It is made by taking the essence of rivers and adding azure water ore. It is hard on the outside and soft on the inside, with extremely high fluidity.

Judging from Wang Xuan's current level of cultivation, the Azure Water Sword is sufficient for him.

Wang Xuan also felt a strong fighting spirit at this moment, as this was the first time he had encountered an evenly matched opponent since he established his foundation.

Although it is a demonic beast, its attack methods are simple and brute force.

But overall, he's good enough and deserves a serious fight!

Wang Xuan swung his sword and charged towards the golden python. Just as Wang Xuan's sword light was about to collide with the golden python...

A pressure far exceeding that of the Foundation Establishment stage descended, halting the fight between the two.

A rugged-looking man dressed in animal skin swaggered in from afar.

The oppressive force, almost tangible, silenced the entire Qinghu Lake.

Seeing the somewhat disheveled scene, the man's face showed anger.

"Who gave you permission to fight here?! If you're going to choose a spirit beast, then choose one properly. What kind of business is this, damaging my territory? Are you going to compensate me?!"

And you, little golden python, instead of properly cultivating with your level six lake dragon elder, what kind of person are you to come here and fight with a junior in the early stage of Foundation Establishment?

"If you've got the guts, come and have a go at me!"

The burly man snorted and glared, giving a thorough critique of Wang Xuan and the golden python.

After speaking of the golden python, the burly man turned to look at Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan felt goosebumps all over from the man's gaze and quickly bowed.

"Greetings, Martial Uncle. I am Wang Xuan. I came here to select a spirit beast, but the golden python seems to have its eye on me, so I had no choice but to make a move."

The burly man understood Wang Xuan's words and turned to look at the guarding disciple.

The guarding disciples were also under immense pressure, never expecting that the Core Formation Elder, who was usually elusive and rarely seen, would actually appear here.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "This disciple greets the elder. Uncle Wang is telling the truth. This disciple can swear an oath on the path of cultivation to guarantee it."

The burly man gave a faint "hmm" after hearing this, and casually asked, "It's nothing serious, just some minor squabbles."

You seem to have quite a bit of talent, and your combat ability is exceptional. You actually managed to fight this little golden python to a standstill with your early Foundation Establishment cultivation.

May I ask who your master is, my junior disciple?

Wang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the other party had no intention of holding him accountable.

He replied truthfully, "Uncle-Master, I joined the sect a few months ago through the Ascension Ceremony."

He was merely a rogue cultivator with no master, and only managed to successfully establish his foundation thanks to the Foundation Establishment Pills distributed by the sect.

Upon hearing Wang Xuan's response, the burly man's eyes lit up, and he continued to ask, "Is that so? Then may I ask what kind of spiritual root you possess, junior nephew?"

"Water and Wood spiritual roots," Wang Xuan replied.

The burly man nodded in satisfaction, looking Wang Xuan up and down as if he were examining a rough gem.

"He broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage before the age of twenty. He was exceptionally talented and had more good fortune than ordinary people!"

The cultivation technique they practice is top-tier, and their combat abilities are formidable...

Excellent, very good! I am Elder Han of the Spirit Beast Mountain. I enjoy traveling around in my daily life, so I have no master or disciple.

Nephew, would you be willing to become my disciple?

This elder dislikes roundabout ways. I can guarantee that as long as you are willing to become my disciple, you can walk sideways in the Spirit Beast Mountain from now on!

As for the cultivation resources you enjoy, this elder can also decide to allocate more to you.

All I need is for you to become a Core Formation expert in the future. What do you think, kid?