Ruling Three Kings Mountain, a Vast Distance Apart!

At the Three Kings Mountain, thunder converges.

Shi Jian held the Thunder Spear in one hand, the crimson demon blood at the tip dripping down the blood groove; each drop of demon blood felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Purple-gold lightning slowly flowed across his body as he looked down from his high position, like a supreme being, surveying the vast earth.

"This Three Kings Mountain now belongs to me."

Deep within the wasteland, dozens of subtle energy surged violently.

Having just witnessed the fall of the Mosuo Venomous Snake and the Demon King Shihu, those Golden Core Demon General who were close to the Heavenly Snake and Frenzied Lion clans were now trembling with fear.

"Damn it, that Bear King is a killer! Let's run!"

Three winged fire-feathered lions and two giant Qinglin pythons as thick as water buckets suddenly darted out from all directions.

His Demon Power surged, and he transformed into several afterimages, fleeing towards the outskirts of the wasteland without looking back.

The moment the Fang Yi moved, Shi Jian's Divine Sense instantly locked onto them. His eyes were indifferent as he raised one hand to the sky, summoning Yunxiao and lightning.

The Immortal Foundation [Purple Pivot Lightning] quietly stirred the heavens and earth.

In the void, the most yang and powerful source of Dao of Lightning converged with a roar.

"Come and go as you please? Do you think I'm made of clay?"

With a flick of his finger, Shi Jian conjured several dazzling purple-gold lightning spears from nothingness; they then tore through space, instantly traversing thousands of miles of void, unleashing a sea of lightning!

"Boom!!"

Thunder Lei Ming and howled, before even a scream could be uttered.

The bodies of those few Golden Core Demon General that had fled were shattered like paper; the giant thunder spear pierced through their bodies, pinning them firmly to the desolate earth...

The raging purple-gold lightning and fire exploded with a deafening roar, turning flesh and blood into charred remains inch by inch.

Moreover, the destructive energy contained within the thunder, like a bone-deep infection, forcibly extracted the souls of these Demon General from their mangled bodies.

The azure soul struggled desperately amidst the thunder and fire, emitting a chilling howl, but within three breaths, it was burned into nothingness.

The wasteland fell into a deathly silence.

The wind rustled across the blood-red plains, yet not a single Demon Beast dared to move an inch...

Anyone else want to leave?

Shi Jian's voice wasn't loud, but it was mixed with rolling Thunder Sound; like a master of heaven and earth, it resounded in the sea of consciousness of every Golden Core Demon General.

The giant blue wolf was the first to react. Its front knees buckled, and it buried its head in the soil, its limbs trembling slightly.

"This little demon is willing to submit! Willing to serve you, sir!"

With a leader in place, the dozens of Golden Core Demon General around them dared not hesitate any longer: the black python, the rock bear, the wind leopard...

The Demon General, who had always been arrogant and domineering at the bottom, were now terrified; they all knelt down and bowed their heads to the ground.

Shi Jian, carrying a thunder spear, stood in the void, with thunder and storms gathering beneath his feet.

His gaze swept over the demons. "Since you serve me as your master, you must abide by my rules; go and hand over all the Blood Marrow Grass from Three Kings Mountain."

Upon hearing this, the demons felt as if they had been granted a pardon and scattered in a panic to retrieve the spirit medicine.

Before long, the blue wolf and the black python led several Demon General and respectfully piled a bunch of spiritual herbs, which exuded a strong Blood Qi, in front of Shi Jian.

Shi Jian scanned the area with his Divine Sense, his brows furrowing slightly.

These Blood Marrow Grass varied greatly in quality, totaling only a mere 130 plants; far short of the 1,000 plants quota set by Xiong Sha.

That's all?

Shi Jian's voice turned cold, and purple-gold lightning flickered at the tip of his spear.

The blue wolf trembled with fear and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "My lord, please understand! Most of the Spirit Vein in the Three Kings Mountain region are occupied by vassals of the Heavenly Snake and Frenzied Lion clans."

"The lesser demons usually only manage to pick up scraps on the fringes; the lion's share ends up in the hands of the Mosuo Venomous Snake and the Demon King Shihu!"

Shi Jian was not surprised; as expected, these good-for-nothings couldn't be squeezed out of them much.

He casually waved his hand, accepting the hundred-plus Blood Marrow Grass; then he turned to look at the group of demons kneeling on the ground:

"Listen up, everyone. From this day forward, you will be in charge of planting and harvesting the Blood Marrow Grass within the Three Kings Mountain region."

"If we can't gather the quota of one thousand plants within a hundred years..."

Shi Jian grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth. "I will use your flesh and blood to fill this void!"

"If you don't pay in one day, I will devour a Golden Core Demon General; if you don't pay in one month, I will devour your entire clan alive, skin them alive, and refine their essence, making you wish you were dead!"

These words terrified the demons.

Several weaker Demon General, under its terrifying power, were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground in this Beast Realm.

It is only natural for high-level Demon Beast to devour low-level Demon Beast, and the Demon King's order is by no means empty talk.

"Get out!"

The demons, as if granted a pardon, fled into the wilderness, desperately searching for the spirit medicine; fearing that if they were even a step too late, they would become food for the bear king.

After the demons dispersed, Shi Jian reopened a cave abode.

Although the cave abode was simple, the Spiritual Qi was so rich that it formed a mist like fine wine; Shi Jian made some simple arrangements and his subordinates placed many restrictions on it.

It then revealed its true form, lying on a giant rock.

After taking out the storage items of the Mosuo Venomous Snake and the Demon King Shihu and erasing the Divine Sense imprint on them, Shi Jian examined them.

The two demons were indeed wealthy, with mountains of various spiritual objects and Spirit Plant natures; however, even adding up the Blood Marrow Grass, they only had a little over three hundred plants.

Even combined, this isn't enough to reach half of the quota.

"Damn it, these two poor bastards, all they've accumulated in hundreds of years is this little bit of wealth."

Shi Jian cursed under his breath. From the Storage Bag he Mosuo Venomous Snake, he pulled out an ancient Jade Slip; he probed it with his Divine Sense, combining it with the memory fragments he had just obtained from the soul search...

A vast map of the southern part of the Beast Realm, and even the entire Beast Realm, gradually became clear in Shi Jian's mind.

This territory is vast and boundless, with ever-changing scenery.

Mountains and rivers all contain complex Daoist energy, and the earth's veins resemble a giant dragon lying in wait; this Three Kings Mountain is located at the intersection of three major Spirit Transformation clans.

To the east lies the territory of the Heavenly Serpent Race, a land shrouded in poisonous miasma, where the sun never shines; to the west lies the desolate wasteland of the Frenzied Lion Clan, scorched by the blazing sun, a barren wasteland stretching for miles.

This massive underground Spirit Vein, like a giant dragon, stretches across three directions, swallowing and exhaling a vast amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

Shi Jian's Divine Sense continued to extend southward along the map.

They traversed endless, desolate mountains and crossed the territories of numerous Spirit Transformation clans; each of those territories bore the imprint of a mysterious aura, and each was inhabited by a peerless demon immortal who ruled over a region.

Finally, at the very edge of the map, a body of water called the Boundless Lake came into view.

The waters were as vast as the sea, with the rhythm of Water Dao interwoven in the waves; and Profound Spirit Island was an island in the middle of the lake, hanging alone in the heart of the lake, inconspicuous.

"It's too far..."

Shi Jian's expression darkened slightly; the distance between Profound Spirit Island and Three Kings Mountain far exceeded his expectations.

This route not only traverses the vast territory of the Frenzied Lion Clan, but also passes through the territories of more than a dozen Spirit Transformation Clans.

Even on the only way to the Boundless Lake, there is a royal family that holds the Dao Venerable Dao Fruit; such beings can annihilate Nascent Soul Cultivator with just a thought.

"Such a span, let alone a Nascent Soul Nascent Soul, even an ordinary Spirit Transformation cultivator would not be able to easily cross it without the means to tear through the void and traverse realms."

Shi Jian thought to Dao of Darkness, a serious expression appearing between his brows.

He had planned to establish himself in the Beast Realm and then try to bring over the descendants of the Profound Spirit Island.

It now seems that this idea must be put on hold for the time being.

"If your cultivation is insufficient, going to guide your clansmen will only be suicide; only by reaching the Spirit Transformation stage and cultivating the Dharma Aspect Divine Ability will you be qualified to cross this million-mile wasteland and travel to that Boundless Lake."

Shi Jian's gaze was deep and unfathomable; he had no intention of losing his foundation.

To break this deadlock, we must improve our cultivation level as soon as possible.

Now that the barriers between heaven and earth have been removed, it is the perfect time to devote oneself to spiritual cultivation!

Shi Jian put away the Jade Slip, and his Immortal Foundation [Purple Pivot Lightning] slowly began to circulate; he had only recently reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage stage.

To break through from the early to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage the Nascent Soul Early Stage stage, nine strands of primordial energy are required; to break through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, eighteen strands of primordial energy are required.

The simplest way is to plunder Golden Core cores with compatible attributes, refine them into Dao Pill, and use them for cultivation!

Shi Jian's gaze fell once again on the map showing the distribution of power.

On the west side of the Three Kings Mountain, in the territory of the Frenzied Lion Clan's vassal state, there is a core node called Thunderclap Valley.

The jade slip records that Thunder Valley is not only abundant in Blood Marrow Grass, but is also a natural, top-grade blessed land for thunder.

It is constantly struck by the Nine Heavens Profound Lightning, and the source of the Dao of Lightning is extremely rich; it is intertwined with the purest energy of destruction and rebirth in the world.

Guarding this place are several Nascent Soul Realm Frenzied Thunder Purple Lion.

Thunderclap Valley...

"Such a treasure trove of Dao of Lightning has fallen into the hands of a pack of lions; it's a terrible waste."