Origin Secluded Valley, Exotic Beasts' Spiritual Wisdom Awakens Their Dao Hearts

Deep within the Hongmeng Mountain Range lay a place known as Origin Secluded Valley. Here, Hongmeng Origin spiritual energy was at its richest. Countless rare treasures and exotic herbs grew throughout the valley, while innumerable exotic beasts and spirit birds dwelled within. Since Shen Hao had broken through to the Longevity Realm and spread the Longevity Dao Rhyme across the Hongmeng Great Land, the valley's exotic beasts and spirit birds had gradually awakened their spiritual wisdom, becoming ever more sentient.

That day, Shen Hao and Zi Xuan appeared at the entrance to Origin Secluded Valley. Shen Hao wore a simple, lightweight blue cloth robe, while Zi Xuan wore a pale green gauze dress. Neither carried any weapons, and they looked just like ordinary travelers out sightseeing.

A dense bamboo forest grew at the entrance to the secluded valley. Crisp birdsong drifted through the bamboo grove. A snow-white spirit fox sat atop a green stone, curiously studying Shen Hao and Zi Xuan. A tiny lotus grew on the spirit fox's forehead, radiating a faint Longevity Dao Rhyme.

"Brother Hao, look at that spirit fox. It's so cute." Zi Xuan's voice was soft, and her eyes brimmed with affection.

Shen Hao smiled faintly. "This spirit fox has already awakened its spiritual wisdom. It can understand human speech."

As he spoke, he slowly walked over to the green stone. The spirit fox did not flee. Instead, it gently wagged its tail at Shen Hao, its eyes brimming with intelligence.

"Little fellow, how long have you been here?" Shen Hao asked gently.

The spirit fox tilted its head, then pointed toward the depths of the valley with its paw and let out a crisp cry.

Zi Xuan asked curiously, "Brother Hao, what is it saying?"

Shen Hao smiled. "It says it has lived in