Magical Beast Mountain Range

Combining the memories of his original body, Kolan knew that two great wars had erupted on the Yulan Continent over the past few thousand years.

One was the apocalyptic war over five thousand years ago. At that time, the Yulan Material Plane consisted of five continents, with the Yulan Continent being the northernmost one. During that cataclysmic conflict, the earth-shattering battles caused massive tidal waves and shattered space; even the fighting that took place in the oceans affected those landmasses, causing the other four continents to crumble and sink one after another, while countless god-level powerhouses fell.

In that war, Beirut swept through numerous powerhouses, killing an unknown number of god-level experts and establishing his status as the King of the Forest of Darkness.

Without Beirut, it is estimated that the entire Yulan Continent would have been shattered.

It was also after that apocalyptic war that the High Priest became a god, supporting the Yulan Empire and unifying the entire continent.

The second war was the arrival of powerhouses from other planes two hundred years ago, an event that the original Kolan had experienced.

Similarly, these powerhouses from other planes were all killed or imprisoned by Beirut, who then established the Necropolis of the Gods.

It could be said that these god-level powerhouses were all tricked and slaughtered by Beirut, who played the pig to eat the tiger.

Kolan entered the Magical Beast Mountain Range, but he did not linger in the outer regions, heading directly toward the central area instead.

The Magical Beast Mountain Range is divided into three regions: the outer, the inner, and the central.

The outer region of the Magical Beast Mountain Range is generally inhabited by level one, two, three, and four magical beasts. Some hunters kill low-level magical beasts in the outermost parts of the range, and level five magical beasts rarely appear in the outer region.

As for the inner region of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, it is filled with level five and six magical beasts, and even level seven magical beasts occasionally appear.

The central region of the Magical Beast Mountain Range is different; the lowest-level beasts here are level seven, with level eight and nine magical beasts everywhere, and there are even Saint Realm magical beasts, each of which has its own territory.

Magical beasts are much stronger than humans of the same level; a normal Saint Realm magical beast, even a relatively weak one, is comparable to a peak Saint Realm human.

The outer and inner regions of the Magical Beast Mountain Range posed no threat to Kolan, so he passed through them and arrived directly at the central region.

The central region of the Magical Beast Mountain Range is rarely visited by humans year-round. Level seven, eight, and even nine magical beasts roam here, and only level nine powerhouses have the courage to traverse the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

This time, Kolan intended to stay in the central region and then continue moving south along the central axis of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

Such a feat is something even an ordinary level nine powerhouse would likely not be crazy enough to attempt.

The environment here is actually quite suitable for cultivating the Laws of Life! Kolan thought to himself.

The Magical Beast Mountain Range is filled with forests and vegetation, brimming with vitality; such a place is relatively well-suited for the Laws of Life.

Kolan did not look for level nine magical beasts to practice with; he went straight for Saint Realm magical beasts.

After all, level nine magical beasts were not enough to put pressure on him.

"Swish~~"

At this moment, a very faint sound suddenly rang out in the distance.

Kolan looked in the direction the sound came from, and a python's head appeared in the distance.

The massive snake head was the size of a house, and those eyes were as eerie and terrifying as red lanterns. Only a giant snake head and a dozen meters of its body emerged from the jungle. Looking at the black and yellow patterns on this giant python, Kolan recognized the species—a Black-Ringed Giant Python.

The Black-Ringed Giant Python is considered a superior existence among the python clan. Generally, a mature Black-Ringed Giant Python is a level nine magical beast, comparable to a hydra. Among the python tribes, the Black-Ringed Giant Python is famous for being a "war machine."

If a Black-Ringed Giant Python were placed in an army, it could absolutely slaughter a hundred thousand soldiers.

Dark-type magical beast, strong defense, and highly venomous fangs—these are the characteristics of the Black-Ringed Giant Python.

"Courting death!" Seeing this Black-Ringed Giant Python treating him as prey, a cold glint flashed in Kolan's eyes.

"Whoosh!" With a gust of howling wind, the body of the Black-Ringed Giant Python whipped over completely.

Kolan's heavy sword left its sheath, causing the space to vibrate.

With one strike, he directly broke through the Black-Ringed Giant Python's defense and severed its head.

He dug out the magical beast core and stored it in his spatial ring.

For those in the Saint Realm, money is like passing clouds.

However, when traveling the world, one always needs some money, and sometimes money is necessary.

And this level nine magical beast core was worth about five million gold coins.

A level nine magical beast core is worth five million gold coins. It is not difficult for a Saint Realm powerhouse to kill a level nine magical beast. A trip to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the Sunset Mountain Range, or the Forest of Darkness could easily yield ten level nine magical beast cores, which would be worth fifty million gold coins.

As for a Saint Realm magical beast core, its value is staggering; it is simply a priceless treasure.

Therefore, Saint Realm powerhouses are never short of money.

If a Saint Realm powerhouse wanted to establish a kingdom, it would be quite easy.

Afterward, Kolan lit a fire, processed the carcass of the Black-Ringed Giant Python, and began to roast the snake meat.

This level nine magical beast was a treasure from head to tail. If it were put up for auction, the carcass alone could probably fetch over a million gold coins.

But for Kolan, this was simply his gourmet meal.

Although Saint Realm powerhouses can go without eating or drinking, Kolan still believed in eating and drinking; it was a form of enjoyment, and one should not waste good food and wine.

After roasting the snake meat, Kolan took out a pot of wine and enjoyed his meal, feeling quite content.

His body, strengthened by the fusion of magic power and battle qi, was extremely powerful, which also gave Kolan an astonishing appetite.

The meat of such a massive Black-Ringed Giant Python was eaten clean by Kolan alone.

Afterward, Kolan continued on his way.

Finally, Kolan encountered a Saint Realm magical beast.

It was a golden-furred ape nearly twenty to thirty meters tall, standing as high as an eight-story building. The giant ape's eyes were like two massive purple wheels, and the aura faintly swirling around its body caused the very air to tremble.

A Saint Realm Magical Beast, the Purple-Eyed Golden Ape!

"Human, this is my territory. Humans are not welcome here. Leave now!" the Purple-Eyed Golden Ape spoke in a human tongue.

Saint Realm Magical Beasts possess intelligence that rivals that of humans, and they are fully capable of speech.

"I am Kolan. I have come to the Magical Beast Mountain Range for training, and I wish to spar with you!" Excitement flickered in Kolan's eyes.

The Purple-Eyed Golden Ape—what a perfect opponent!

It was a beast that possessed both power and agility, making it an ideal sparring partner.

"Human, the great Heru is not someone you can challenge! If I kill you, you have only yourself to blame!" the Purple-Eyed Golden Ape roared, feeling as though its dignity had been violated.

This human chose to challenge him instead of other Saint Realm Magical Beasts; did he think he was weak, a soft persimmon ready to be crushed?

The Purple-Eyed Golden Ape threw its head back and let out a long howl, slamming its giant palm toward Kolan.

It intended to crush Kolan with a single blow, turning his body into a pulp of flesh and blood; it would use Kolan's life to defend its own majesty.