Myriad Beast Fruit

The Ancient Ruined Ravine lay north of the Great Desolation Commandery, roughly five days' journey from Great Eagle City.

According to the map's markings, the Nirvana-level Ancient Dragon Ape Demon Spirit was located within the Ancient Ruined Ravine.

Along the way, Lin Langtian was not delayed by any other matters and headed straight for the region where the Ancient Ruined Ravine was located.

Traveling at full speed, he arrived at the Ancient Ruined Ravine in just three days.

Standing atop a towering mountain peak, Lin Langtian looked at the ancient, immense mountain range before him, his brows lifting slightly.

Though he had not yet ventured inside, he could already vaguely sense some powerful auras concealed within the Ancient Ruined Ravine.

Those auras were extraordinarily fierce and carried a faintly ancient quality. They likely belonged to powerful Demonic Beasts that possessed traces of bloodlines inherited from ancient times.

"Deep within, I'm afraid, lies the target of this journey—the Ancient Dragon Ape."

Lin Langtian's expression grew slightly grave as he gazed toward the deepest reaches of the mountain range.

There, he vaguely sensed an aura that made his scalp tingle. It contained a savage violence that seemed capable of making even heaven and earth tremble. One could imagine that its owner had to be a peerless ferocious beast.

As thoughts churned through Lin Langtian's mind, his figure descended directly from the sky into the forest below.

Since this was still the outskirts of the Ancient Ruined Ravine, quite a few figures could be seen. Some traveled in groups, while others proceeded alone.

Lin Langtian's descent into the forest drew a few glances, but they were quickly withdrawn. No one took the initiative to speak with him; instead, their eyes held traces of wariness.

Lin Langtian was not surprised by this. He simply strode deeper inside, encountering scattered Demonic Beasts along the way.

He paid no heed to these low-level Demonic Beasts. With a casual wave of his hand, a powerful surge of Yuan Power erupted and swept away every beast blocking his path.

After dealing with the beasts in his way, Lin Langtian flashed through the depths of the forest like lightning. After roughly a dozen minutes, his speed finally began to slow.

A vast valley appeared before him. Its surroundings were littered with stark white bones, belonging either to Demonic Beasts or humans. An exceedingly violent, ferocious aura spread outward from the valley.

With a flicker, Lin Langtian swept onto one side of the valley and looked within. At once, an enormous shadow several dozen zhang tall appeared in his sight with overwhelming force.

At the sight of that enormous shadow, Lin Langtian's mind tightened slightly. He could sense just how terrifying the pressure it exuded was. Under such pressure, ordinary Form Creation Realm experts were no different from ants.

Other than Nirvana Stage experts like Lin Fan and the elders within the clan, this was the most powerful being Lin Langtian had ever encountered.

Ancient Dragon Ape!

The enormous figure stood within the valley, its savage aura spreading wave after wave, as though even the Yuan Power of this world dared not approach it.

Although the Ancient Dragon Ape before him was merely a juvenile and not an adult Ancient Dragon Ape capable of rivaling the Nirvana Stage, its strength was still comparable to a human expert at Creation Realm Minor Completion. Lin Langtian did not dare underestimate it in the slightest.

Sunlight poured down from the sky and shone upon the enormous figure in the valley. Only then did Lin Langtian clearly see it.

The giant ape was jet-black all over, as though its entire body had been forged from the hardest refined iron. A cold yet vigorous sheen flowed across its surface, as if the slightest movement could unleash world-destroying power.

The giant ape's face was exceptionally ferocious. Moreover, a sharp black horn protruded from its forehead.

The black horn was covered in obscure and intricate patterns, radiating an ancient and powerful aura.

"That seems to be... a Dragon Horn, one of the manifestations of the dragon bloodline within an Ancient Dragon Ape.

"And the Dragon Horn's attacks are exceptionally powerful. However, unless driven into a corner, an Ancient Dragon Ape will not use it lightly."

Recalling Lin Zhi's intelligence on the Ancient Dragon Ape, Lin Langtian muttered with a grave expression.

But since things had come to this, Lin Langtian could not retreat at the last moment. So what if it was an Ancient Dragon Ape? He might not be unable to fight it!

Having made up his mind, Lin Langtian no longer hesitated. With a flash, he descended into the valley.

The valley was littered with pale beast bones, and a thick stench rushed at him so intensely it made his head spin, provoking nausea.

Lin Langtian forcibly endured the stench and swiftly advanced through the vast valley. A moment later, he finally reached its innermost depths.

As Lin Langtian entered the heart of the valley, a small pool appeared before his eyes.

The water in the pool was a deep crimson, as though it had congealed from blood, making for an especially eerie sight.

Naturally, what drew Lin Langtian's attention was not merely the blood-red pool water, but the two blood fruits—one large and one small—floating at its center!

The two blood fruits were exceedingly strange. They were shaped like beasts, yet it was impossible to tell what kind of Demonic Beast they resembled. On closer inspection, they seemed more like the patchwork forms of many different Demonic Beasts, an unsettling sight that sent chills down one's spine.

"These are... Myriad Beast Fruits!" Lin Langtian stared at the large and small blood-colored beast fruits in astonishment before exclaiming in delight.

As the strongest genius among the younger generation of the Lin Clan, Lin Langtian possessed not only astounding talent but also extraordinary knowledge. He quickly recognized the peculiar blood fruits before him.

According to the Lin Clan's records, Myriad Beast Fruits did not grow naturally. They were artificially refined, though the method was somewhat ruthless.

Only powerful Demonic Beasts possessing inherited memories knew the method of refinement. To create a Myriad Beast Fruit, the essence blood of countless Demonic Beasts had to be gathered.

Thinking of this, Lin Langtian looked at the bones scattered inside and outside the valley. Most likely, the Ancient Dragon Ape had extracted their essence blood and used them as nourishment for the Myriad Beast Fruits.

Shaking his head, Lin Langtian could not help but sigh. The law of the jungle was not limited to humans; Demonic Beasts displayed it just as thoroughly.

"Once these Myriad Beast Fruits mature, the Ancient Dragon Ape will be able to evolve once more by borrowing their power. By then, it will be comparable to a Nirvana Stage expert.

"But if I remember correctly, this thing also has miraculous effects for humans in tempering the physical body. Though it cannot allow a person to break through to the Nirvana Stage, it is still highly effective for body cultivation."

After reflecting for a moment, Lin Langtian recalled the later records concerning Myriad Beast Fruits in the ancient texts and smiled faintly.

In that case, these Myriad Beast Fruits were truly an unexpected gain.

However, just as he was about to collect the Myriad Beast Fruits, an earth-shaking roar suddenly erupted behind Lin Langtian.

The roar contained boundless savagery and fury. Under its force, the entire mountain range seemed to tremble, while countless Demonic Beasts shivered beneath the roar of this overlord.

At the same time, Lin Langtian felt the space behind him suddenly darken. The ground beneath his feet shook without cease, and an incomparably violent aura was rapidly drawing near...

"Looks like... I've been discovered..."

Turning around and looking at the giant ape's enormous body, as though cast from steel, Lin Langtian slowly exhaled.

Although his expression was somewhat grave, an incomparably fierce fighting spirit rose in Lin Langtian's eyes...