Xuanwu Mountain

Ji An felt the circulation of his cultivation technique nearly grind to a halt. The spiritual energy here was infinitely close to zero, equivalent to a Spirit-Severing Land.

He approached a fruit and released the Golden Light Art. A silver crescent flew out, precisely splitting the white fruit in half and severing the vine behind it.

Within the thick peel, he saw bright red flesh, like the flesh and blood of an animal.

The severed vine recoiled at once like a startled snake.

These were mutated plants bred within the ruin, the main food source for the Magic Beasts here. To cultivators, however, they were poison that would rot through the intestines.

Furthermore, some plants here could transform into "carnivores" capable of devouring Magic Beasts, while others fed specifically on Magic Beasts.

Recalling the information about the ruin, Ji An summoned the Golden Winged Bird to scout ahead. Puppets possessed no aura of life, making them excellent assistants for reconnaissance and unlikely to be attacked themselves.

He had already memorized True Person Feiyun's map. Next, he needed to find landmarks and determine his current position before proceeding with the next stage of his plan.

The Earth Kirin received the order to dim its spiritual radiance. Otherwise, Ji An would be a massive light source, sure to draw countless enemies.

Ji An then summoned the Li Di Flame Light Banner. The magic treasure transformed into a Fire Phoenix, circling around him as it showily swayed its brilliant tail feathers.

He immediately ordered, "Conceal your light. Keep a low profile. This place is dangerous."

The Fire Phoenix obediently complied at once, shrinking as well. Originally the size of a pigeon, it was now only as large as a sparrow. Its feathers turned dark crimson, without the faintest flicker of light.

A black