On a lofty terrace, Shi Tiexin stood alone in the wind, reading.
He opened the Mist Outer Canon and turned a page. An ancient, vigorous air rushed straight at him.
"Beyond the void, there exists a strange spirit called the Void Spirit. Void Spirits are void-matter lifeforms. They make people lose heart, lose ambition, lose their minds, and despair, then seize their bodies as hosts. Their minds are networked together, loyal only to the mother nest."
"The mother nest is exceedingly hideous in appearance, yet exquisite in taste, beloved by all immortals."
"World-Knowing Immortal's note: Void Spirits belong to water and possess a wood nature; they cannot be boiled or roasted. Remove the head and shell, drizzle with vinegar, and dip in sauce. The flavor is exceptionally sweet."
"They have been completely eaten. A great regret."
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He turned another page.
"In the lands of Mars, there is an anomalous entity called Apocalypse. Apocalypses are strange matter particles that can parasitize flesh, alter it, and coexist with it. They generate vacuum zero-point energy to wield external forces, devour one another to evolve, and will ultimately become Heavenly Revelation Prime."
"Heavenly Revelation Prime is majestic in form and mighty in strength, with an excellent taste, beloved by all immortals."
"World-Knowing Immortal's note: Apocalypses belong to earth and possess a metal nature, making them best suited for grilling. Slice them, chop them into cutlets, and roast them over true fire. The aroma is exceptional."
"They were nearly eaten to extinction. Fortunately, they were rescued. They remain endangered; this is concerning."
Uh—this—
He turned another page.
"In the lands of chaotic stars, there is a bizarre monstrosity called Cthulhu. Cthulhu is an indescribable delicacy. It can use nightmares to disrupt minds and alter appearances. To prevent it from being eaten to extinction,