They had always believed that humanity stood at the peak of the continent, and aside from the vast oceans, the Spirit Beasts on the mainland were merely resources to be farmed.
But now, the heavenly screen was like a merciless giant hand, brutally unveiling the continent's hidden secrets.
Telling them: You know nothing about this World!
Bibi Dong sat on the steps, and although she was still refining the Spirit Bone (Tang Chen's 100,000-year Spirit Bone), her expression had become exceptionally grim.
"Unknown Ferocious Beasts... Unknown powerhouses..."
"The waters of the Star Dou Great Forest run deeper than I imagined."
"It seems that future Spirit Hunting operations must be conducted with greater caution."
She had originally planned to explore the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest once her strength recovered.
Now it seems that would just be seeking death!
"Issue the command!"
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, his voice heavy.
"List the Crimson King as a dangerous Spirit Beast, with its strength provisionally assessed as Level 98 Super Douluo or higher!"
"Without my command, no one is allowed to venture deep into the Star Dou Great Forest Core Area!"
...As the Crimson King's earth-shattering three-headed dragon roar gradually subsided, the atmosphere in the Star Dou Great Forest Core Area became extremely heated.
Di Tian, Jade Princess, and the other Ferocious Beasts looked at the golden light that had yet to dissipate in the sky, their eyes filled with both satisfaction at the Crimson King's evolution and anticipation for the upcoming rankings.
And right then, the golden light surged once more!
The hearts of the people on the continent clenched; just how many powerful Spirit Beasts were still hidden on this land!
[Spirit Beast domain ranking list, Fourteenth Place: Phantom Demon Soul Domain]
[Owner: Demon Spirit]
[Affiliation: Star Dou Great Forest Core Area]
[Domain Effect: Absolute Concealment and Assassination Home Ground.]
[Effect One: Phantom Trace. Upon Domain deployment, black mist spreads. The Demon Spirit perfectly integrates itself into the darkness, shielding it from all physical and mental force detection. The black mist grants a fifty percent bonus to speed and attack frequency, and can create solid afterimages to confuse enemies.]
[Effect Two: Demon Soul Interference. Continuously releases mental fluctuations, disrupting enemy perception and the circulation of spirit power.]
[Advanced Skill: Soul Shadow Binding. Shoots pale blue soul threads from the black mist, forcefully locking onto the target. Although unable to cause direct damage, it can instantly sever the target's spirit power flow, causing 1-2 seconds of "Absolute Silence" and "Stiffness."]
[Assessment: A rare Domain cultivated in both mental and agility attacks. It is the Grim Reaper in the darkness, possessing extremely strong single-target control and burst power. Its drawbacks include a lack of large-scale offensive methods and struggling slightly when facing light-element or comprehensive defense-type opponents.]
[Reward: Spirit Beast lifespan increased by 30,000 years, Domain fully enhanced (Phantom Shadow becomes substantial), ignores the next heavenly tribulation (300,000-year Great Tribulation), and an additional gifted innate divine skill: Netherworld—Shadow Kill Profusion!]
...Buzz!
Beneath the shadow of a towering ancient tree beside the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest Core Area.
A previously indistinct shadow suddenly twisted violently.
Immediately afterward, a slender, humanoid creature, entirely shrouded in a black robe with only a pair of pale green eyes visible, slowly materialized.
Demon Spirit!
Among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, it was the most mysterious and low-key existence.
What its true form was, even many Ferocious Beasts couldn't clearly say.
They only knew it came and went without a trace—a natural-born assassin.
"Has it finally come to my turn?"
The Demon Spirit's hoarse and sinister voice rang out, carrying a trace of uncontrollable excitement.
Boom!
A column of purple-black light descended silently, instantly enveloping the Demon Spirit.
Yet, the aura surrounding him was skyrocketing at a terrifying speed!
300,000 years!
Breakthrough!
In that instant, the Demon Spirit felt as if its body had completely elementalized; it was no longer a physical entity, but a mass of ephemeral "Shadow."
With a casual wave, the surrounding space seemed to be dyed black.
The Domain, which was originally just mist, now became viscous like water—it was materialized shadow energy!
"This feeling... it's too wonderful."
The Demon Spirit stretched out its pale hand, looking at the pale blue ghost fire flickering on its fingertips, a trace of fanaticism flashing in its eyes.
"300,000 years of cultivation, plus this evolved Domain..."
"Even facing a Level 98 Super Douluo, I can slit his throat before he even realizes it!"
Just then.
An extremely ill-timed loud voice shattered the Demon Spirit's self-absorption.
"Tch! Isn't that just a hide-and-seek Domain?"
"Making it all mysterious."
Not far away, a massive bear, whose body was as huge as a mountain and covered in dark golden fur, was scornfully picking its nose.
Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear—Xiong Jun!
Seeing the Crimson King evolve into a dragon, and now even the Demon Spirit, who usually just hides in the shadows, had broken through to 300,000 years.
Xiong Jun, who hadn't made the list yet, felt so sour inside, it was like he had drunk ten jars of aged vinegar.
"Hey, Demon Spirit!"
Xiong Jun yelled gruffly, "So what if you reached 300,000 years?"
"In the face of absolute strength and defense, your flashy tricks aren't even enough to tickle me!"
Hearing this, the Demon Spirit's pair of pale green eyes sharply looked toward Xiong Jun.
It wasn't angry; instead, a sinister curve appeared at the corner of its mouth.
"Oh?"
"Xiong Jun, it seems you have a strong opinion about my strength?"
"Perfectly timed, the Heavenly Dao bestowed upon me a new innate divine skill."
"I was just worrying about where to test it out."
The Demon Spirit's figure slowly dissipated on the spot, leaving behind only a wavering voice:
"Since you have thick skin and tough flesh, I'll borrow your body for a bit!"
"Hmph! Playing tricks!"
Xiong Jun snorted coldly, and dark golden light surged across its entire body, instantly maxing out its terrifying defensive power.
"Come on! I'll stand here and let you hit me!"
"If you can break my defense, I'll call you Big Brother from now on!"
However, the next second, Xiong Jun's expression changed.
"Phantom Demon Soul Domain, activate!"
Instantly, the area within a thousand meters plunged into absolute darkness.
This was no longer ordinary black mist, but substantial shadow, like a mire!
Xiong Jun discovered in horror that its mental force could not detect anything beyond ten meters!
"Insignificant trick! Break for me!"
Xiong Jun roared, waving its claws, tearing the air and sending out terrifying dark golden claw streaks.
However, those claw streaks hitting the black mist were like clay oxen entering the sea, causing no ripple.
Just then.
"Soul Shadow Binding."
A cold voice abruptly sounded right next to Xiong Jun's ear.
"Buzz!"
Several pale blue soul threads shot out from the void without warning, instantly Binding Xiong Jun's thick neck and four limbs.
"What the hell is this?!"
Xiong Jun struggled desperately, trying to unleash its spirit power to shatter the soul threads.
But it discovered in horror that the moment the soul threads were Bound, the spirit power within its body actually stagnated!
Xiong Jun's pupils suddenly constricted.
"Innate Divine Skill—Netherworld—Shadow Kill Profusion!"
(End of Chapter)
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