In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

"No, you absolutely cannot take that risk!"

Clan Chief Shi Yunfeng refused without hesitation, his expression extremely solemn.

"No matter how tempting the Suanni's remains are, they can't compare to the two of you. If we really can't have them, then so be it. Safety is the most important thing."

In his mind, with Shi Gen and Xiao Budian's talent, their future achievements were limitless, and it was not worth risking their lives for a corpse.

"Grandpa Chief, we're just going in to investigate; we won't engage in a direct confrontation. With Aunt Azure-Scaled Eagle's flying speed, if she really wanted to escape, ordinary ferocious beasts wouldn't be able to catch her at all."

Shi Geng patiently persuaded him, as he really didn't want to miss this incredible opportunity. He and Little One's baptism depended entirely on the true blood and precious bones of this old Suanni.

"That's right, Grandpa Chieftain, we'll just watch from afar and never get close! Don't you agree, Aunt Azure-Scaled Eagle?"

The little one nodded in agreement and secretly winked at the Azure Scaled Eagle circling in the sky.

Looking at the two determined children, and then at the Azure Scaled Eagle circling and calling in the sky, Shi Yunfeng finally gave in and sighed heavily.

"You lot... well, remember, you are only allowed to observe from afar, and you are not allowed to act recklessly! If there is any danger, immediately ride your Azure-Scaled Eagles away, and under no circumstances should you be greedy for the treasures!"

"Don't worry, Grandpa Chief!"

The little one immediately agreed in a crisp voice, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Let's go!"

The two leaped and landed steadily on the back of the Azure Scaled Eagle.

With a flap of its wings, the Azure Scaled Eagle unleashed a sudden gust of wind, carrying the two of them as it transformed into a streak of azure light, hurtling towards the desolate and dangerous depths of the mountain range.

Soon, the two rode the Azure Scaled Eagle into the interior, and the atmosphere around them suddenly became heavy. Even the usually fierce Azure Scaled Eagle lowered its body slightly, and its flapping of wings became lighter, clearly showing its extreme fear of this area.

The air was filled with an ancient, desolate atmosphere, and a faint, ominous aura. The vegetation was sparse, and the rocks were pitch black, as if the years and malevolent forces had scorched their life force.

Shi Geng closed his eyes, entered a state of oneness with nature, and sensed it. In just a moment, he felt a chill run down his spine.

Deep within these mountains dwells not only one ferocious bird or beast, but also two menacing auras that emanate chilling waves, comparable to that of the old Suanni.

"Over here."

He gave a soft shout and flicked his fingertips slightly.

The Azure-Scaled Eagle understood immediately. With a flap of its wings, it suddenly soared into the air, avoiding several hidden dangers on the ground, and swooped down towards the most desolate core area.

"Let's stop on that hilltop."

Shi Geng raised his finger and pointed to a seemingly ordinary mountain peak in the distance, which was exceptionally lush with vegetation.

His inner intuition, rooted in the Way of Sincerity, told him that the tranquility of this desolate mountain range was merely an illusion before the storm, and that an earth-shattering battle was about to erupt here.

That inconspicuous hilltop turned out to be the only safe place amidst the chaos.

The Azure-Scaled Eagle let out a long cry, its wings concealing the fierce wind, and silently landed behind a giant rock on the mountaintop.

Just as the two men and the eagle had concealed themselves, a beastly roar that shattered the clouds suddenly resounded from the depths of the entire mountain range!

roar--!!

The earth trembled violently, and ancient malevolent energy swept in all directions like a tsunami, even tearing the air apart with a piercing shriek.

In the distance, the roars of ferocious birds and strange beasts shook the mountains, as hundreds of ferocious beasts were engaged in battle!

Shi Geng stood atop the mountain, hands behind his back gazing into the distance, his expression serene, surrounded by divine light, his aura restrained to the extreme.

The body's Qi and blood condensed into a pill, which sank deep into the Dantian, remaining motionless. The whole person seemed to merge with the rocks beneath their feet, without any leakage of Qi.

The earth-shattering battle in the distance, the roar of clashing beasts, and the dying howls seemed to have nothing to do with him.

He was like a stone figure who had sat there since time immemorial, coldly observing this fierce battle between heaven and earth.

The Azure-Scaled Eagle perched beside him, its breathing barely audible, as if the human child before it had truly become a lifeless stone.

The little one's bright eyes kept looking at Shi Geng, muttering to himself, "Is this what Shi Geng called 'embracing the elixir'? It's amazing, it really feels like I've turned into a stone."

His voice was so soft it was barely audible, as if he were afraid of disturbing the figure before him who seemed to be one with heaven and earth.

Shi Gen was standing right in front of him, but he felt only emptiness, as if he and the Azure Scaled Eagle were the only creatures on the mountaintop.

However, his attention was soon drawn to the great battle in the distance.

The death of the Suanni was like a boulder thrown into a boiling pot of oil; instead of quelling its ferocity, it attracted even more greedy eyes.

Within the mountains, ferocious beasts and birds of prey circled and roared, while in the shadows of the forest, figures silently approached.

Shouts, footsteps, and the clash of weapons rang out from three directions simultaneously—it turned out that several human tribes around had also caught wind of the commotion, each leading their elite troops and rushing madly toward the collapsed stone mountain.

They have only one goal:

Dig out the corpse of the Suanni and seize the precious bones and essence of this ancient remnant!

The roars of beasts and shouts of men mingled and exploded among the collapsing rocks, instantly adding to the already brutal battlefield the bloodshed of human conflict.

The little one stared wide-eyed, his little hands clenched tightly, and he subconsciously moved closer to Shi Geng.

Shi Geng remained standing with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent.

In his eyes, the fighting among humans and the snatching of food by ferocious beasts was nothing more than a farce that was about to end.

The real big winners are never those who fight the hardest.

Instead, it was at this moment that two terrifying auras were rapidly approaching from the depths of the Great Wilderness.

The two auras were as fierce as the blazing sun, their wingspan covering the sky, their blood-red energy so intense that even the clouds were dyed crimson.

The power of these two auras far surpassed that of the ferocious beasts still fighting. Their mere pressure caused all the beasts in the entire mountain range to tremble and prostrate themselves on the ground. The tribal experts who were still frantically scrambling for the precious bone suddenly turned pale and froze in place.

The battlefield, which had been deafeningly noisy just moments before, fell deathly silent in an instant.

The little boy's face turned pale, and he instinctively grabbed Shi Geng's clothes, not daring to breathe loudly.

The Azure-Scaled Eagle's feathers stood on end, its wings were tightly folded, and its eyes were filled with fear.

Only Shi Gen remained standing as still as a mountain, his eyes filled with extreme solemnity.

"They're here."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a beastly roar tore the heavens and earth apart.

"roar--!!"

A deafening roar swept across the land, shaking the mountains and valleys, causing leaves to fall in disarray, and freezing the entire world in an instant.

An aura of extreme terror surged forth like a burst dam, raging wildly and suffocating everything in its path.

The ferocious beasts and tribal cultivators who were still digging at the Suanni's corpse below were all ashen-faced, their legs weak, and some even knelt down on the spot, not even having the courage to raise their heads.

Many of the weaker ones were directly shaken by this oppressive force, causing blood to flow from their mouths and noses, and their bodies to tremble.

The ferocious birds and beasts in the mountains and forests lay prostrate on the ground, trembling, unable to even roar, only filled with instinctive fear.

A pitch-black figure suddenly descended from the sky, like an invincible demon king stepping into the mortal world, its overwhelming ferocity pressing down on the mountains and valleys, leaving them in deathly silence!

The newcomer turned out to be a ferocious ape.

Its size wasn't particularly exaggerated, only a little over two meters tall, but its entire body was covered with black hair more than half a foot long, glossy as ink, each hair exuding a terrifying ferocity.

What's even more terrifying is that it has a pair of jet-black fleshy wings on both sides of its back, which create a whirlwind when they flap slightly, just as it swooped down from the heavens.

Above its head, a pair of thick, menacing black horns, curved like demonic blades, gleamed with a cold metallic luster. Just standing there quietly, it seemed like a ferocious creature that had emerged from the ancient abyss of demons.

The faces of the tribal warriors below turned deathly pale instantly; some trembled and gasped in unison.

"It's...it's the Demon Ape! One of the true overlords of this mountain range!"

Even the ferocious beasts that were digging up the Suanni's corpse were now cowering on the ground, not daring to move an inch.

The little one gripped Shi Geng's sleeve tightly, his face tense, barely daring to breathe.

The Azure-Scaled Eagle's feathers stood on end, and a hint of retreat flashed in its eyes.

Only Shi Geng had his eyes slightly narrowed, his gaze sharp as lightning.

Instead of retreating, he took half a step forward.