Reborn as a lotus, she initially refuses to hand it over to the state.

This feeling was extremely strange; Chu Zhou could clearly sense the changes in every stream of water in Black Dragon Lake.

You can also feel the spiritual energy constantly gushing from the spring in Lingquan Valley.

Even the ripples on the tortoise shell when the Xuanjia slept in the underground river.

He could vaguely sense that this was no longer a simple mental realm, but a deeper level of control.

It was as if the entire Black Dragon Mountain was being refined by him, becoming his foundation little by little.

Just then, a strange cry suddenly came from afar.

"Master, help! Birdie looks like it's going to explode!"

Chu Zhou's consciousness stirred, and his gaze instantly fell towards the southeast.

On a hundred-meter-tall ancient tree, Little Jinbao was radiating golden light, frantically flapping its wings on the branches.

It was still clutching the golden crystal core that Zhou Zhenshan had given as an apology.

At this moment, several cracks have appeared on the surface of the crystal core, and the enormous energy contained within is constantly flowing into its body.

Little Jinbao originally only wanted to secretly absorb a little bit.

Unexpectedly, the energy quality of this crystal core was extremely high.

It had only been a short time since it was absorbed that it completely activated the spiritual power that had been accumulating within its body for so long.

boom!

Golden demonic power surged into the sky, and the feathers on Little Golden Treasure's body stood on end, making the whole bird look like a golden fireball about to explode.

Shan Kui stood not far away, watching this scene, and couldn't help but grin.

"roar!"

The meaning is quite clear: you're getting your comeuppance for being so rude.

Little Jinbao was so angry he almost vomited blood. He cursed, "You big idiot, you're still laughing? When I break through, the first thing I'll do is peck your head."

Before it could finish speaking, the golden light inside its body surged again, startling Little Golden Treasure into flapping its wings and flying around wildly.

"Master, it's really going to explode!"

Chu Zhou was also somewhat helpless. This guy was more arrogant than anyone else when he was bragging, but when it came to the crucial moment, he was more flustered than anyone else.

However, since Xiao Jinbao has already accumulated enough to reach the peak of the third tier, and now he is using a high-tier crystal core to break through to the fourth tier, it is indeed a good opportunity for him to break through.

With this thought in mind, Chu Zhou moved his thoughts, and the lotus leaves of the green lotus in the center of the lake swayed.

A blue lotus mark suddenly lit up.

A pale blue light pierced through the forest and fell directly on Little Jinbao.

The originally violent golden demonic power was immediately suppressed.

Little Jinbao's body stiffened.

Then, as if held down by an invisible hand, it obediently floated in mid-air.

Chu Zhou's voice rang in its mind: "Don't move. Now start refining the crystal core and break through to the fourth rank."

Little Jinbao immediately became obedient: "Yes, Master."

After saying that, it closed its eyes.

The golden demonic power within his body began to circulate wildly, and the golden crystal core was being absorbed little by little.

A large amount of pure energy flowed into its body through its feathers, bones, and flesh.

Little Jinbao's body didn't grow much bigger.

But each feather began to gleam with a metallic sheen.

Especially its wings, with golden patterns spreading continuously.

Like two golden blades about to be drawn from their sheaths, a fierce gale suddenly swept across the entire Black Dragon Mountain.

Countless birds and beasts looked up in terror, feeling a pressure emanating from the depths of their blood.

That was the aura of a fourth-tier flying beast demon king.

boom!

The next second, a golden beam of light shot into the sky.

Little Jinbao suddenly opened his eyes.

Two beams of golden light shot out from its pupils, instantly piercing through a boulder not far away.

"Ding, congratulations host, your companion Little Golden Treasure has broken through to the fourth rank."

"Awakened Talent: Extreme Speed ​​Domain"

As the system notification sounded, Little Golden Treasure suddenly spread its wings.

Whoosh!

Its figure vanished instantly, and the next second, it was already a hundred meters away.

It spread its wings and took flight again, its main body already soaring into the clouds.

It's too fast.

It was so fast that only a golden afterimage could be seen flashing across the sky.

"Haha, Bird Lord has broken through! From today onwards, the skies over Black Dragon Mountain are under my control."

"Who dares to defy me? I'll peck their head off!"

Little Jinbao's arrogant voice echoed throughout the entire forest, causing many low-level birds and beasts that had just submitted to tremble in fear.

Shan Kui looked up and silently picked up a stone from the ground.

Little Jinbao was preparing to continue his taunts.

Upon seeing the stone in Shan Kui's hand, the voice immediately quieted down considerably.

"Ahem, of course, I'm in a good mood right now and I don't want to lower myself to your level."

Shan Kui chuckled.

Little Jinbao was so angry it itched to bite, but it didn't dare to actually rush down.

After all, it had only just broken through to the fourth rank, while the mountain beast was a big, clumsy creature with thick skin and flesh. If they really fought, it was hard to say who would beat whom.

Chu Zhou smiled slightly upon seeing this.

Although Little Golden Treasure is unruly, its value has indeed increased significantly after breaking through to the fourth tier, and it has also rapidly mastered its awakened talent.

This means that Xiao Jinbao will become the most important aerial scout in Heilongshan.

It can even be used to investigate other unusual areas around Lingnan.

Thinking of this, Chu Zhou's heart stirred slightly. After Xiao Jinbao's breakthrough, the number of fourth-tier combat power in Black Dragon Mountain had reached three.

Shan Kui, Xuan Jia, Xiao Jinbao, plus Qing Feng and Black Tiger King, both at the peak of the third rank.

Today, Heilongshan's overall strength has truly taken on the rudiments of a forbidden zone.

As if sensing Chu Zhou's thoughts, the system notification sounded again.

"Ding, an increase in the number of servants under the host has been detected."

"Three fourth-tier familiars have been detected."

"The number of subordinate alien beasts detected has exceeded one thousand."

"The initial formation of the Heilongshan ecosystem has been detected."

"The Black Dragon Mountain restricted area has met the requirements for promotion."

"Should we establish a core area for the restricted zone?"

Chu Zhou's eyes narrowed. The core of the restricted area? What does that mean?

Although he didn't understand what it meant, he knew that once the core of the forbidden zone was established, it would probably mean that the concentration of spiritual energy in the forbidden zone would become even more concentrated.

The reason why those truly powerful lords of forbidden zones in the past were terrifying was not only because of their own strength.

Furthermore, because they are all backed by a complete restricted zone.

The Qinling White Ape King has the Qinling Beast City, the Changbai Mountain Tiger King has the Blood Mountain of Ten Thousand Beasts, the East Sea Dragon King has endless sea beasts, and now, I have finally reached this point.

Chu Zhou did not hesitate and directly commanded the system: "Create."

boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Black Dragon Mountain suddenly trembled violently, and in the center of the lake, Chu Zhou's main body burst forth with a dazzling azure light.

Five lotus leaves opened simultaneously, and streaks of azure spiritual patterns flew out from the lotus leaves, spreading in all directions along the roots underground.

Black Dragon Lake, Spirit Spring Valley, Underground River, Southwest Ape Valley.

One after another, the nodes of spiritual energy lit up simultaneously.

The spiritual veins that were originally scattered throughout Black Dragon Mountain seemed to be completely connected at this moment.

The mountain monster suddenly looked up and felt a gentle yet powerful force surging into its body.

Xuanjia opened its eyes in the underground river, and the water patterns on its tortoise shell became increasingly clear.

Countless vines swayed simultaneously, and the scope of Qingfeng's consciousness expanded outward once again.

The Black Tiger King lay prone in the Spirit Spring Valley, his demonic power instantly condensing.

Even Xiao Jinbao, who had just broken through, felt that the power within his body had become smoother.

The ordinary, low-level beasts all prostrated themselves on the ground at that moment.

Because they could clearly sense that a will belonging to Black Dragon Mountain was being born in this world.

As Chu Zhou sensed the changes throughout Black Dragon Mountain, a hint of satisfaction finally appeared in his heart.

From this moment on, Black Dragon Mountain was no longer called a forbidden zone simply because of his individual strength, but a truly forbidden zone.

His will is the will of Black Dragon Mountain.

The system panel refreshed again.

[Host: Chu Zhou]

[Race: Innate Azure Lotus (Growth Stage)]

[Realm Level: Mid-Fifth Tier]

[Domain: Azure Lotus Domain (100 km)]

[Restricted Area: Heilongshan Primary Restricted Area]

[Family Members: Mountain Demon, Black Armor, Green Blade, Little Golden Treasure, Black Tiger King]

[Subsidiary Beasts: 1,326 Tier 1 Beasts, 215 Tier 2 Beasts, 7 Tier 3 Beasts]

[Spiritual Energy Nodes: Black Dragon Lake, Spirit Spring Valley, Underground River, Southwest Ape Valley]

[Current evolution points: 3680000/5000000]

[Distance to Tier 6: 1320000 Evolution Points]

Looking at the panel, Chu Zhou felt a little less pressure. He only had 1.32 million evolution points left to reach the sixth rank.

If it continues to devour the origin of the underground ancient city, coupled with the spiritual energy gathering ability brought about by the establishment of the core of the Black Dragon Mountain forbidden zone.

Perhaps it won't be long before he can truly break through to the sixth rank. At that time, even if the humans really want to attack him, he will be more confident.

As for submitting to humans? Forget it. Having experienced despair in his past life, Chu Zhou's heart darkened at the thought of those high and mighty humans.

He will never trust anyone else in his life; he will only trust himself.