No Fighting, Let's Talk This Out

Brush.

Before Lu Changzhi could react, Xiao Ming, who had been sleeping with his head tilted to the side, suddenly opened his eyes.

Then, a low hum was heard coming from its mouth.

Almost as soon as the sound rang out...

Below, the enormous eagle suddenly stopped, its massive body coming to a halt.

The originally violent voice suddenly softened, and then became filled with terror.

Brush.

A flash of red light appeared.

Xiao Ming rushed out.

The falcon's entire body trembled, and it seemed to freeze as it plummeted straight down.

Boom!

A loud bang followed.

The mountains and forests below seemed to tremble.

The airship followed closely and began to descend.

On the ground, the falcon lay prone, its head pressed to the ground, its massive body trembling.

"It's a spirit beast at the Void Transformation Realm, yet it's scared like this by Xiao Ming."

Mu Fan shook his head slightly and sighed:

"The bloodline suppression between these beasts is truly terrifying."

Lu Changzhi looked in the same direction.

Then Xiao Ming's figure appeared.

Then it pecked at the falcon's head.

The eagle let out a mournful cry, but dared not move an inch.

A muffled thud, and the sound abruptly stopped.

Xiao Ming picked up a pale blue spirit core, tilted his head back, and swallowed it.

After doing all this, Xiao Ming shrunk in size and returned to the flying boat.

The entire process was smooth and seamless.

One moment, the lifelike eagle was vivid; the next, it had become... in Lu Changzhi's eyes.

[Eagle Meat]: Spirit Rank Mid Grade ingredient. Consuming it enhances one's perception of wind-related forces and increases speed. It can be used to make roasted chicken wings, stewed dishes, etc.

After reading the introduction, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but shake his head.

If they had just been a little more polite from the start...

Now it's all right.

Extra meal!

With a thought, he put away the eagle's physical body.

Then, Lu Changzhi sensed his surroundings.

He soon understood why this place was classified as dangerous.

There are many mythical beasts.

And his aura was quite strong.

Just like that falcon we just saw.

Compared to the spirit beasts lurking in front, it's really nothing.

Places rich in spiritual energy are beneficial not only to humans but also to spirit beasts.

As for the demonic beasts that can be classified into the four ranks of Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow, they are not qualified to come to this place at all.

"System, detect nearby humans."

Lu Changzhi thought to himself.

Soon, information about nearby humans appeared.

There were only a few of them.

"Xiao Ming."

Lu Changzhi called out.

Xiao Ming turned his head to look.

"Show your presence, clear the way."

Xiao Ming chirped.

Then a bright red and beautiful figure appeared.

The aura of the sacred beast descended.

For a moment, the vast forest below became deathly silent.

Clearly perceptible, the nearby spirit beasts immediately became obedient and motionless.

"Walk."

With Xiao Ming leading the way, the rest of the journey became much easier.

As the flying boat ventured deeper, the surrounding spiritual energy became increasingly dense.

The number of spirit beasts also decreased as a result.

However, its aura was even more powerful, reaching a level equivalent to the Dao Comprehension Realm of humans.

However, they were clearly unwilling to provoke a sacred beast.

They didn't cause any disturbance along the way.

A few moments later.

Ahead lay a vast valley surrounded by mountains.

The valley is lush and verdant, with flowing streams and towering mountains, making for a stunning landscape.

Of course, if one can ignore that mountain-like figure.

It was a massive, Iron-Armored Brown Ape with brown fur that shimmered with a metallic sheen, giving it an aura of indestructibility.

Its aura was incredibly powerful; while it couldn't compare to the Transcendent Realm, it was at least at the Peak Dao Comprehension Realm.

At this moment, the Iron-Armored Brown Ape was looking to the side.

The next moment, the Iron-Armored Brown Ape slowly stood up.

Instantly, a terrifying aura swept across the area, and the surrounding mountains seemed to tremble.

"Are you kidding me?!"

Mu Fan stared at the Iron-Armored Brown Ape as if he had seen a ghost:

"There's such a powerful spirit beast inside?"

Gu Chen's face also showed some disbelief.

Such a powerful spirit beast has never been recorded in any previous materials concerning the interior of the Heavenly Azure Ruins.

Lu Changzhi was also surprised.

However, the next moment, the Dao-Severing Sword appeared in his hand.

"Human beings."

At this moment, the Iron-Armored Brown Ape actually spoke in human language:

"No fighting, let's talk things out."

The voice was rather obscure, but the meaning was quite clear.

The brown ape didn't seem to want to fight.

However, Lu Changzhi did not intend to believe it so easily.

Just kidding, they can even speak human language now.

With that level of intelligence, who knows how many tricks he has up his sleeve.

It's best to be cautious.

Suddenly, a system notification sounded:

"Master, given the current situation, you can purchase [Beast Race Contract - Friend] for 4050 experience points. Would you like to purchase it?"

Surprised, Lu Changzhi glanced at the item details.

[Beast Race Contract - Friend]: Saint Rank Mid Grade item. Restricted to use by humans and Beast Race. Upon use, a friendly and equal relationship can be established, with both parties helping each other and refraining from harming one another. If the user is the host, and the Beast Race violates this rule, the system will eliminate them free of charge...

"There are even props like this?"

Lu Changzhi quickly began to think.

Lu Changzhi quickly made up his mind.

Although it's a bit pricey, it's worth it to be on the safe side.

"Buy."

With a flash of light, a huge parchment scroll appeared in front of Lu Changzhi.

Soon, the method he was using also entered Lu Changzhi's mind.

"Sign it, then we'll talk properly."

Lu Changzhi spoke, and with a light wave of his hand, the sheepskin scroll flew towards the Iron-Armored Brown Ape.

The Iron-Armored Brown Ape reached out and took it, then its gaze fell on Xiao Ming in mid-air.

After a moment's thought, the Iron-Armored Brown Ape pointed a finger at the parchment scroll.

Buzz!

The parchment scroll was startled.

The next moment, a red light appeared on it, outlining a complex pattern.

Brush.

The pattern transformed into two beams of red light, one of which shot into the mind of the Iron-Armored Demonic Ape.

The other one entered Lu Changzhi's sea of consciousness.

At this moment, Lu Changzhi felt that there was a new connection between him and the Iron-Armored Demonic Ape.

The other party indeed had no malicious intent.

There was even a tiny bit of nervousness.

The airship then descended downwards.

"So... you've subdued them?" Mu Fan asked, slightly surprised.

"Friend Beast Contract won't do any harm to the brown ape," Qin Li said, glancing at Mu Fan.

Friends are not slaves, and are more readily accepted by the Beast Race.

The flying boat landed; this place should be above a spiritual vein.

The spiritual energy around them was even denser than that of Hidden Origin Peak.

Let's try it here.

Having made up his mind, Lu Changzhi was not in a hurry to plant the Marrow Cleansing Fruit Tree.

Instead, they asked the Iron-Armored Brown Ape.

There is a group of powerful spirit beasts in the Heavenly Azure Ruins, yet the Human Race who came to undergo trials are still safe and sound.

After asking some questions, Lu Changzhi understood.

It turns out that this Iron-Armored Brown Ape is related to the Heavenly Azure Saint.