Deep in the heart of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, there stood an ancient, colossal tree that soared into the sky and blotted out the sun. Its trunk stretched as wide as a towering city wall, spanning over a hundred meters across. Atop one of its high branches, a hundred meters above the ground, sat a small, exquisitely crafted house made entirely from crimson phoenixwood. The house radiated a soothing fragrance that refreshed the mind and invigorated the spirit—clearly not the dwelling of any ordinary person.
Inside, a handsome man in crimson robes sat cross-legged on a bed, meditating. Suddenly sensing something, his eyes snapped open, and a sharp gleam flashed through them. Rising to his feet, he turned to gaze toward the horizon, his previously calm face now filled with shock and delight.
"This… could it be what Father once spoke of—the ancient treasure trove? I always thought it was just a myth. I never imagined someone would actually unlock the gate to the ancient vault! Who could possess such ability? The key was said to be lost thousands of years ago... And now, it's been opened once again! Hahaha! The heavens are on my side! If I can gain something from this, I might just reach that legendary realm!"
With a flick of his sleeve, space in front of him rippled and tore open, revealing a spatial portal. His figure vanished into it in a flash.
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"Haha! After thousands of years of waiting, the ancient treasure has finally been revealed! This time, I will not fail again. Ao Yun, Tian Fang, Yun Que! The three of you, come with me. I must find the path to break through to the Dou God Rank!"
On a beautiful, secluded island, a towering man nearly three meters tall stared at the shattered sky in the distance. From that rift, an overwhelming pressure spread outward. His eyes were alight with excitement—this was Tong Ming, the true overlord of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, an ancient black tortoise who had lived for millennia. Hidden away in solitude on this very island, the emergence of the ancient vault had finally drawn him out into the world once more.
"Yes, Lord Tong Ming!" responded two men and one woman behind him with reverence, their eyes blazing as they looked up at the sky. Legend held that this was a domain created by an ancient Dou God—surely it housed shocking treasures and long-lost legacies. To inherit such a legacy could very well be the key to ascending to the God Rank. Just thinking about it made their blood boil.
Thousands of years ago, this ancient vault had triggered a cataclysmic battle. But the mysterious key had vanished without a trace, leaving the treasure lost to time. Now, with its reappearance, a storm was inevitable.
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Countless magical beasts sensed this incredible opportunity. Be they Rank 5, Rank 6, or even Rank 7—shapeshifted or not—they all went wild, charging en masse toward the vault. In moments, the entire mountain range was in chaos. Trees toppled, dust rose, the ground quaked, and heaven-shaking roars echoed through the skies.
Even before reaching the destination, the magical beasts had already broken into full-scale war. Roars and explosions filled the air. The entire forest had become a battlefield drenched in blood.
In the nearby town of Qingshan, full-blown panic had broken out. This wasn't a simple large-scale riot—this was a total uprising of the entire Magic Beast Mountain Range! What kind of world-shaking treasure was about to emerge to cause such a terrifying spectacle?
"Look! My god! There's a giant hole in the sky! Is that what caused the beast rampage?!"
Countless mercenaries stared skyward in awe and fear at the rift overhead. Without a doubt, a once-in-a-lifetime treasure was about to appear. But they could only gaze in longing—the core of the beast mountain range was death itself for anyone at their level.
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In the palace, located deep within the Tagore Desert, the stunning and seductive Queen Medusa stared up at the fractured sky, her expression flickering before solidifying into determination.
"Such an opportunity can't be missed. Yue Mei, you'll be in charge of the tribe while I'm gone. I must go see for myself."
"My Queen, are you sure? A treasure like that is bound to draw countless powerful beings. I fear for your safety..." Yue Mei's eyes were full of concern.
"No need to worry, I'll be careful. The Magic Beast Mountain Range isn't as dangerous as it once was. Just manage things here."
With that, Medusa's graceful serpentine tail flicked, and her figure shot toward the distant horizon.
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"The sky is shattering. Even the world's elemental energy is in turmoil! That must be the sign of a treasure beyond imagination! Who would've thought such an ancient vault would reappear in this era?"
On a distant mountaintop, a refined and handsome middle-aged man peered into the void. His gaze seemed to pierce space itself.
"Patriarch, to shake heaven and earth like this… it must be the vault of a Dou God..." an elderly man behind him exclaimed, both shocked and exhilarated.
"Haha! Gather the men! Open the spatial gate. We depart immediately. We can't afford to fall behind!"
"Yes, I'll make arrangements right away!"
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In a dark hall, a figure cloaked in gray gazed through a window at the sky, letting out a chilling laugh.
"Well now, looks like our plans need a little adjustment. Who would've thought the Dou God's vault would appear at this time? Since that's the case, the Soul Clan shall step into the world ahead of schedule…"
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At the same time, the ancient Eight Great Clans—such as the Alchemy Clan, the Flame Clan, and the Stone Clan—all began mobilizing their strongest forces, opening spatial gateways to head toward a single location.
Goku raised his head, staring at the massive rift in the sky. He could sense the waves of powerful beings heading this way, feel the quaking ground, and hear the distant howls and clashes of magical beasts. A faint smile played at the corners of his lips.
"Well damn, didn't think this little stunt of mine would stir up such a storm. Looks like a whole parade of big shots is on their way!"
Behind him, Yun Yun and the others stared nervously at the forest where dust and debris surged like a tidal wave. Trees toppled one after another. The earth trembled nonstop. Above, swarms of magical beasts blotted out the sun as they flew in their direction. The sky darkened as tens of thousands of beasts surged forward, their combined aura a terrifying tsunami of pressure. The sheer force made Yun Yun and the others go pale, their scalps tingling.
"Goku… let's… hurry and get inside!" Nalan Yanran, pale-faced and visibly shaken, gripped Yun Yun's arm. Even Gu He and Yun Feng looked terrified. For a girl of her weak cultivation, the sight of countless Rank 4, 5, and even 6 magical beasts charging forward was nightmare fuel. If not for Yun Yun supporting her, she'd have collapsed already.
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"Damn, now that's what you call a spectacle," Goku muttered, then spread his arms. A transparent energy shield instantly enveloped the group.
"Alright, let's move out."
Rising into the sky, Goku led Yun Yun and the others toward the enormous hole in the sky.
At the rift, razor-sharp spatial winds slashed against the energy shield but failed to leave even a ripple. Protected, the group dove into the void.
Moments later, swarms of magical beasts arrived, especially the flying types, eager to charge in. However, those who got too close—many even Rank 4 or 5—were torn to shreds by the violent spatial currents. Blood sprayed, and the ground below was soon covered in a thick layer of gore and mangled remains.
The stench of blood sent the beasts into a frenzy—but none dared approach within a hundred meters of the rift again.
"The spatial force is terrifying. Without at least Rank 6 strength, don't even think about making it through," said a massive, lion-leopard hybrid beast with a grim look.
"Even for Rank 6, it's still extremely dangerous," another added. The gathered Rank 6 beasts exchanged uncertain glances. None dared be the first to charge in.
Suddenly, space twisted and a handsome man in red robes stepped through a rift. The nearby beasts froze, then all fell to their knees.
"Greetings, Lord Bloodrobe!"
"Even if I don't get a single treasure, seeing you here makes it all worth it," one flattered, awestruck by the respect shown to this man—he was clearly a figure of immense power.
Bloodrobe ignored the praise, his cold gaze sweeping across them.
"With your level of power, you think you can claim this kind of relic? Don't kid yourselves. This vault has already drawn attention from top human factions across the continent. My advice? Run back to your holes. Or die."
"Hmph! What's there to fear from humans? This is our mountain range! If they dare set foot here, they're not leaving alive!" barked a transformed, brawny beast-man.
Bloodrobe glanced at him indifferently.
"Is that so? If only a few come, maybe. But if the continent's top forces show up en masse? Then your precious mountain will be washed in blood."
Gasps swept through the surrounding beasts. So it really had escalated that far?
"I've said my piece. Do as you will." With that, Bloodrobe shot into the sky and pierced through the void. The violent spatial winds around him were nullified by a strange force. He passed through the rift effortlessly.
Immediately after, space rippled again. Four figures stepped out of a rift, gazing at the sky.
"It's been thousands of years… and now you finally open," the towering Tong Ming said. "The Dou God's legacy—it's mine. No one will take it from me. Let's go!"
"Yes, Lord Tong Ming!"
The four transformed into streaks of light and vanished into the rift.
Other high-ranking magical beasts followed. Rank 7 and above, one by one, they launched themselves skyward.
The Rank 6 beasts could no longer sit still. One, believing in its strength, flew toward the rift. As it neared, it screamed in pain as spatial winds sliced deep into its body. But it grit its fangs, pushed its power to the limit, and endured, finally making it through—bloody but alive.
Encouraged, more Rank 6 beasts followed, blood splattering the sky. The first beneficiaries of this relic would clearly be the magical beasts.
Weaker beasts could only watch in envy. Some, heeding Bloodrobe's warning, fled. They knew—this place would soon be a bloodbath.
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Goku and his group landed in a vast plain within the Dou God's relic. Suddenly, countless glowing green eyes the size of lanterns lit up around them.
"Wolves—giant wolves! They're two to three meters tall?! We're surrounded!" Nalan Yanran screamed in panic.
"And all Rank 4 or 5?! That's insane!" Gu He gasped.
These weren't ordinary wolves. Each one was mutated, monstrous in size and power. Some were silver, others jet black, some striped, others blue-green. All looked deadly and intelligent.
"They're likely the first line of guardians, meant to stop intruders," Goku said calmly, eyeing a pitch-black wolf at the center. "You must be the leader. A Rank 6 wolf, huh? Rare indeed. This place really is something else if even low-rank beasts have evolved like this."
A bald-headed man riding the black wolf licked his lips.
"So… humans really do exist. I wonder—what do you taste like?"
"You're welcome to find out," Goku replied coolly.
"Heh, just what I was hoping for!" The wolf king howled, "Boys! The humans are here! Capture them! Let's see what they taste like!"
"Awooooo!" the wolves howled and charged with bloodlust in their eyes.
"Sigh… the ignorant truly know no fear." Goku shook his head. He wasn't in the mood to play games with these wolves. He knew this place would soon be flooded with high-rank magical beasts—and humans too. Once the competition arrived, the treasure would have to be split.
Time was running out.
An immense aura burst from Goku's body. The charging wolves froze in midair, then collapsed to the ground, trembling violently. Even the Rank 6 wolf king crumpled, eyes wide with fear, too afraid to stand.
That pressure… that overwhelming divine force… the majestic aura that reduced all life to ants—utterly crushed the wolf king's arrogance. He immediately dropped to the ground, head bowed.
"Mighty human… I am ashamed of my ignorance. I deeply apologize for my rudeness. Please… allow me to serve you. Even as your mount or pet, it would be my greatest honor!"
In that single instant, Goku's terrifying strength had utterly conquered the wolf king's heart. It craved power and freedom. And following this human meant a chance at both.
The sudden reversal stunned Yun Yun's group.
"That… that's the high-and-mighty wolf king? Why is he so spineless?" They were once again shocked by Goku's power. Clearly, he had frightened the beasts into submission.
They hadn't felt anything because they couldn't sense divine energy. But magical beasts could—and Goku's aura wasn't just powerful, it was godlike.
"Get lost. I'm not interested in you," Goku waved him off. "If you want to live, leave now. Soon, packs of Rank 6 and higher beasts will arrive. Your pack won't even be a snack for them."
As the wolves parted respectfully, Goku led the group deeper into the relic.
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