Recruitment (2)

Su Mengli fell silent for a long while. Her phantom swayed faintly, as if she were calculating and weighing her options. At last, she let out a wistful sigh. "I truly am searching for something that can repair my Soul Origin, but the chances are slim. What you said about Blue Star... has given me a glimmer of hope. Very well. I've been in seclusion for long enough; it's time I went out and saw the world. Perhaps the Illusion Dream Technique could serve not only to protect and wage war, but also offer a different kind of insight. I accept."

Su Mengli, the "Dream Weaver Fairy," had also been successfully recruited! Lin Hao promised to make finding something to repair her Soul Origin his highest priority.

With promises of support from two powerful allies in hand, Lin Hao set off for his final stop—the Primordial Mountain Range—to seek out Mangu, the "Myriad Beast Venerable."

The Primordial Mountain Range was one of the oldest and most untamed mountain ranges remaining on the Sacred Martial Continent. Countless descendants of ancient exotic beasts lived there, and danger lurked everywhere. Mangu's home lay in the heart of the range: "Myriad Beast Valley."

Lin Hao didn't force his way in. Instead, he had the Golden Sacred Dragon release a trace of pure dragon might, imbued with friendliness and curiosity. The Dragon Race was one of the kings of all beasts, and its aura held a special status among them.

Soon, a giant eagle with a wingspan of dozens of zhang and feathers like cast bronze flew out of the valley. Its sharp eyes scrutinized Lin Hao before it let out a clear cry. Right after, the ground shook as an exotic beast resembling a qilin, but with a tiger's head and a dragon's tail,