When One Plan Fails, Try Another

"One for me, one for you, one for me, one for you."

Somewhere in Black Moon Ridge, Zi Yan was happily dividing up the spoils.

Black Moon Ridge is indeed a good place.

In half a day, Zi Yan took Yang Shan to five different locations and obtained four different high-grade spiritual plants.

These spiritual plants are not some heaven-defying divine objects, but they are similar to the Clear Spring Fruit, and even have a certain effect on Dou Huang expert.

Of course, without exception, all of these spiritual plants were surrounded by sixth-tier Thousand Beast King.

In the Red Sand Continent of the Tagor Desert, the Red Tail Scorpion Beast was already a dominant force.

This is enough to demonstrate just how rich the Black Moon Ridge region is.

The areas inhabited by monsters are generally divided into four regions from the outside in: the outer perimeter, the inner perimeter, the depths, and the core.

According to the map, they have now entered the depths of Black Moon Ridge; further in, they will reach the core area.

The core area is the habitat of the Baleful Wolf and Ghost Tiger clans.

The sixth-tier Thousand Beast King was naturally no match for Yang Shan and Zi Yan, but it was also impossible to defeat the sixth-tier Thousand Beast King in a short time.

If the commotion gets too big, it might attract the Seventh-Order Thousand Beast King from the core area.

Therefore, Yang Shan had to temporarily give up the experience points from walking and first work with Zi Yan to get their hands on the spiritual plants.

After all, in the game, the higher the level of the spiritual plant, the slower its respawn rate. For example, the Clear Spring Fruit only ripens once every three months of game time.

In addition, monsters also consume spirit plants, so it's uncertain when we'll be able to get the Clear Spring Fruit again.

Zi Yan quickly finished distributing the spiritual plants.

The number of Clear Spring Fruit was odd, but there was one extra at the end.

Zi Yan opened her mouth and took three bites in a row, eating half of the Clear Spring Fruit, then handed it to Yang Shan:

"For you!"

The little girl is quite sensible; if she says it's 50/50, she really means it! Yang Shan waved his hand generously:

"No need, we're like family, just take it and eat!"

Zi Yan: "Hehe, then I won't be polite. Hmm, it's pretty sweet!"

Yang Shan: "Let's rest for a bit, then we'll head to the core area to see if you can help me retrieve that inheritance."

Zi Yan said confidently, "No problem. Just like when I got that Big Fool dog's Centennial Fragrance, I just reached out and got it!"

Yang Shan and Zi Yan each took a Aura Concealing Pill and began to head towards the core area.

Within the core area, based on the former territories of the two major royal families, two separate areas were established: "Dark Moon Mountain" and "Snow Moon Valley".

The place where Mystic Wrath Thunder Lord's "Extreme Lightning Mystic Classic" is passed down is located in Snow Moon Valley.

Snow Moon Valley is covered with strange, snow-white plants, making it feel like stepping into a snowy wonderland.

Such a unique landscape, if placed in a safer area, would probably become one of the must-visit spots for female gamers.

Following the map, the two cautiously approached the site of the inheritance.

The two stopped when they were still five miles away from the place of inheritance.

Looking into the distance, there is a strange valley from which the faint sound of snoring can be heard.

Yang Shan: "Even sleeping can cause such a big commotion; only the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King of the Ghost Tiger Clan could produce such a display."

Zi Yan appeared even more cautious:

"It is indeed Seventh Order Peak Thousand Beast King. In addition, I also sensed two Seventh Order King of Beasts, one of which should be close to the late Seventh Order."

"Oh no! Yang Shan, this place is so dangerous!"

Yang Shan: "It's alright. The inheritance site is still three miles away from that valley. Let's be careful and try it out first. If anything happens, I'm sure I can get you out of there!"

Yang Shan had no experience fighting against the Thousand Beast King at the Seventh Order Peak or the Dou Zong Peak.

Therefore, Yang Shan was unsure about the actual combat strength of the Ghost Tiger Clan's First Leader, the "Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King".

But Yang Shan was confident in the ability to deal with the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning and the Sea Heart Flame.

As long as it doesn't cause any major disturbances, the sleeping Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King probably won't notice.

After all, the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King's snoring was deafening, so his mind must have been extremely relaxed.

Moreover, if he senses anything amiss, Yang Shan will prioritize Zi Yan's safety and immediately activate the "Strange Speed" effect, using all his Dou Qi to unleash the "Three Thousand Thunder Movement".

Even under these circumstances, the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King could still keep up with his speed, and Yang Shan could use the "Lingering Spirit Hundred Howls" to buy time.

At worst, we can just fly to Demon Flame Valley.

Yang Shan refused to believe that with the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King emerging from Black Moon Ridge and about to storm Demon Flame Valley, the Earth Demon Old Ghost could still remain! Zi Yan was still somewhat afraid, after all, the opponent's strength was simply too great.

However, Zi Yan trusted Yang Shan very much and hoped that she could help Yang Shan, so she gritted her teeth and followed Yang Shan to the inheritance site.

The layout of this heritage site looks rather simple.

It's just a stone tablet one foot high with the word "Thunder" engraved on it.

"Zi Yan, it's all up to you!"

"Don't worry, there's nothing I can't take!"

Zi Yan rubbed her hands together and breathed on them before slowly extending them toward the stone tablet.

Ke Zi Yan touched the stone tablet for a long time, and wondered, "Why is this Space Lock so hard?"

Yang Shan: "Can't it be broken?"

Zi Yan frowned. "No, I've never encountered such a strong Space Lock before. This is beyond what Dou Zong expert could set up. My strength is not enough right now. Maybe I can force it open, but it will cause a huge commotion."

Yang Shan's expression remained quite calm. "Oh, is that so? Then let's hurry up and leave, or things might change."

The Ghoul Lord Token is the most correct way to unlock the inheritance, but Yang Shan is also worried that using the Ghoul Lord Token will cause obvious energy fluctuations.

Therefore, under the current circumstances, Yang Shan still has no way to obtain the "Extreme Lightning Mystic Classic".

Zi Yan said dejectedly, "Yang Shan, I'm sorry, I couldn't help you."

Yang Shan smiled and patted Zi Yan's head, "Why are you apologizing to me? This matter was originally beyond your control. I can find another way to pass on the inheritance."

Yang Shan has never set his sights too high on personal gains.

In this way, Yang Shan wouldn't feel too frustrated when he didn't get enough benefits.

Maintaining a calm and composed mindset is essential for steady progress.

Yang Shan has also devised three plans for the inheritance of Mystic Wrath Thunder Lord.

Having Zi Yan pick it up is the quickest way.

Since that didn't work, Yang Shan still had two other options available.

One tactic is to "shift the blame eastward," and another is to "drive away a tiger to devour a wolf."

The core purpose of both moves was the same: to make the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King in the valley move to a different position.

Give him enough time to take over the inheritance.

As for annihilating the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King, well, that's a load of crap!

That's not something this version needs to consider.

Yang Shan never even considered taking on the task of dealing with the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King himself.

Either this version desperately boosts the power of the Bloodshed Alliance, accelerates the cultivation of Hun Dan and Luo Xie, and then uses Contribution Points to find some reinforcements from the Ghost Wither Branch Hall.

We should either find a way to directly invite Old Mu Bone is in charge of the Ghost Wither Branch Hall, over here!

With Three-Star Dou Zun, defeating the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King is child's play for him. Take it slow, Yang Shan isn't in a hurry at all.

Black Da Sha will become his dog sooner or later! "Let's go, we've come all this way, we should try to get as much as possible."

If you can't handle the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King, surely you can handle some of his underlings?

Not daring to act recklessly in the core area, Yang Shan was going to take away all the spiritual plants guarded by the sixth-order Thousand Beast King in the deep area!

He wasn't even going to let the King of Beasts go!

Upon hearing this, "Zi Yan, the Thief Emperor," clapped her hands excitedly.

In the past, when Zi Yan searched for spiritual plants in the vast forest of the Inner Courtyard, she would usually experience a fierce battle.

After all, her ability to Void Control only involves "taking," but the distance isn't too far, and any magical beast guarding the spirit plant would be able to detect it if it wasn't stupid.

But now that Yang Shan is by my side, things are different.

The combination of "Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning" and "Sea Heart Flame" is definitely the "top-tier set" for Lao Liu if you only look at its characteristics! Lao Liu + Thief Emperor.

Today, all the sixth-tier Thousand Beast King who were dozing off in Black Moon Ridge did the same thing: they howled incessantly at the vanished spiritual plants! The two worked incredibly fast, filling their Storage Ring with a huge amount of good stuff! "Over here! Over here! I sense the fluctuations of good stuff! Quick, quick, quick!"

In the dense forest, the Thief Emperor led Yang Shan toward the area where the next unlucky victim would appear.

But as they got closer, Yang Shan and Zi Yan both sensed the unusual fluctuations in their aura.

It has already exceeded the limit of the sixth order.

A Seventh Order King of Beasts!

Yang Shan wondered, "That's strange. All the Seventh Order King of Beasts should be in the core area. They only leave when they go out on missions."

Zi Yan hesitated and asked, "Yang Shan, what should we do?"

Yang Shan: "Are you sure there are really good things in that place?"

Zi Yan nodded vigorously. "I'm sure, it's at least two levels better than the Clear Spring Fruit! And, and..."

Zi Yan unconsciously licked her tongue:

"I have a feeling that it must taste delicious, and it would be very useful to me."

Yang Shan: "Something's not right here. Since you've said so, let's do this big job, then run away!"

Zi Yan's eyes lit up:

"Alright, alright, that Seventh Order King of Beasts should be dozing off too. Let's be careful, be careful."

Zi Yan's stealthy movements, like a mouse, were particularly funny.

As they approached their destination, Yang Shan finally saw the "good stuff" that Zi Yan had mentioned.

Three oddly shaped dwarf trees stand on the plain, one of which bears a blood-red fruit on its crown.

Not far from the three shrubs, a Tiger-Race Magical Beast with golden stripes was lying prostrate on the ground.

[Golden Striped Tigress] (King of Beasts) Level: Seventh Order

Attribute: Gold

Family name: Jin Hua

Qi and Blood: 1,800,000; Attack: 7,500; Defense: 6,000; Speed: 2,270. Description: The Golden Striped Tigress is a unique bloodline found only in female tigers of the Black Moon Ridge Ghost Tiger Clan. Upon birth, its fur is a striking mix of gold and white, making it a universally acknowledged beauty among tigers.

This Golden Striped Tigress named Jin Hua was the most beloved concubine of the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King, but she was suppressed by his principal wife. Therefore, the Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King Jin Hua with the most fertile region deep within Black Moon Ridge to resolve the turmoil in his harem.

Looking at the Golden Striped Tigress's profile description, Yang Shan's smile gradually turned sinister, "Thousand Flame Ghost Tiger King, my most beloved concubine."

Zi Yan watched in stunned silence:

"Yang Shan, your smile looks terrifying."

Yang Shan: "Of course, all my enemies think I'm very scary. If you're not scary, then the scary ones are the enemies!"

Zi Yan felt that Yang Shan's words made a lot of sense, and nodded repeatedly:

"Quickly cover me with the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, I'm going to get them."

Yang Shan: "No, my Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning is not strong enough to approach the level of Seventh Order King of Beasts, and it is still completely unaware of it."

If Yang Shan remained still and used the Sea Heart Flame to transform himself into a tree or something, even if the Seventh Order King of Beasts brushed past him, it would definitely not notice him.

After all, the description of the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning states that its concealment effect is perfect and cannot be detected by anyone below the Dou Zun.

However, as long as Yang Shan makes any large movements, the concealment effect will begin to diminish.

Moreover, although the fluctuations caused by Zi Yan's use of Void Mastery were small, they were not entirely absent.

Given the perception abilities of Seventh Order King of Beasts, it's highly likely that the deception will be exposed.

"Wait a moment."

Yang Shan originally planned to find another opportunity to obtain the "Extreme Lightning Mystic Classic" by "diverting the trouble" or "driving the tiger to devour the wolf".

But the appearance of this Golden Striped Tigress, Jin Hua, stirred up Yang Shan's thoughts.

Perhaps this "shifting of blame" won't have to wait until next time! Yang Shan opened Tian Yao Company's official website and clicked on the new version of the information.

It details the current situation of the major forces in the Black-Corner Region, and even includes video introductions of the high-ranking members of each force.

Sea Heart Flame's illusions either need to be created by himself or have a reference point.

Yang Shan transferred the video data of "Fang Yan," the Great Elder of Demon Flame Valley, from the official website to the illusion image storage library of Sea Heart Flame.

Then, Sea Heart Flame spread all over his body, Yang Shan immediately transformed into a fifty-year-old man with fiery red hair.

Zi Yan was somewhat disgusted:

"Ugh! How ugly! Yang Shan, why did you have to turn into this?"

Yang Shan said mysteriously, "Come on, Zi Yan, let's do this and then this in a bit."

After hearing this, Zi Yan looked at Yang Shan with utter astonishment. "Wow! I didn't believe Xiao Xun'er when she said your head was full of treacherous schemes, but now I do!"

Yang Shan: "To my enemies, I am a treacherous and vicious villain; to my friends, I am a generous and righteous elder brother!"

Zi Yan recalled how Yang Shan would often give her a bottle of Accompanying Amethyst Source to soothe her throat, and Zi Yan agreed, saying, "You are indeed very loyal."

Yang Shan smiled and said:

"Alright, let's stick to the plan. Just don't mess things up."

"I, the Thief Emperor, what trouble could possibly arise from stealing a spiritual plant? It's you who should be careful not to get bitten on the butt by that big tiger."

Yang Shan casually pinched Zi Yan's cheek, then quietly approached the Golden Striped Tigress.

Despite being concealed by the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, Yang Shan kept moving forward, so the slightest fluctuations he made were noticed by the Golden Striped Tigress.

The Golden Striped Tigress opened her eyes and looked at Yang Shan with a puzzled expression:

"Humans?"

Upon realizing he had been discovered, Yang Shan immediately rushed toward the spiritual plants behind him.

The Golden Striped Tigress was simply incredulous that any human would dare to enter Black Moon Ridge.

But now, judging from Yang Shan's posture, he's like a treacherous dog. "How dare you steal my Demon Blood Fruit!"