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Chapter 465: The Dao Soldiers
Chapter 465: The Dao Soldiers
There weren't many ferocious and evil beasts in the lower levels of the forbidden area that were being transformed.
Lu Chen took the opportunity to tend to each and every one of them, casually gathering detailed information about every evil and ferocious beast.
He obfuscated the information he acquired and recorded his findings and speculations in a vague manner.
Ever since he joined Tianjian Zong, Lu Chen had not been shy about displaying his talent with spiritual herbs and beasts.
His rapid progress in a short period, achieving both strength and status, was attributed to his expertise in this field, and the entire Tianjian Zong was well aware of it.
A cultivator with profound knowledge of spiritual herbs and beasts posed little threat to other cultivators. Instead, they could collaborate and reap numerous benefits.
Gepu, Huo Lin'er, and Zhong Jingshan, several true disciples, had befriended Lu Chen because of this, and he had gained the opportunity to obtain higher-grade spiritual beasts and herbs.
Therefore, appropriately displaying his talent with spiritual herbs and beasts had a hundred benefits and no harm. The possibility of obtaining high-grade spiritual herbs and beasts had increased significantly, and the light group rewards that came with them had also improved.
As long as he prevented others from learning about the existence of the light group, it would be enough.
That was his biggest secret—being able to quickly improve his cultivation, obtain various rare treasures, and give himself, an ordinary spiritual herbologist, a means of survival.
True to his expectations, after he handed over his records and speculations about the evil beasts to the Qingqiu Fox Spirit Beast, it sought him out.
"Do you have any basis for your speculations about those evil beasts?"
It got straight to the point and asked Lu Chen directly.
The few fleshy tumors on its back contracted and expanded rapidly, indicating its inner turmoil at that moment.
"Senior, if you think there's a problem with my speculation, you can test it out or wait for time to prove it."
"Indeed."
The old fox left with a single sentence and disappeared in front of Lu Chen, turning into a black light.
After a few breaths, it reappeared before Lu Chen, holding a strange ferocious beast.
The ferocious beast retained the general features of a toad monster, but its four limbs resembled sections of verdant green wood, and the skin on its back and chest had the texture of dry, deep green tree bark, full of deep and shallow ravines.
Lu Chen had some impression of this ferocious beast. According to his perception, this was the beast with the highest chance of survival.
"This ferocious beast is a combination of the Jade Wood Demon and the Bloodshade Toad, two types of demon beasts, fused together. It barely survived the procedure, but it has been generating a special kind of toxin within its body. According to your speculations, it seems you have some understanding of this toxin?"
The old fox spoke in a hurried tone.
This verdant green wood toad was considered a relatively successful transplant among the evil beasts, but it had always retained some adverse reactions, causing the beast's condition to be constantly worrisome.
However, Lu Chen had only tended to it for a short period before roughly figuring out the root of the problem.
"Senior, when I was taking care of this evil beast, I did some research and found that the toxin within it is quite unique."
"Toad monsters are inherently poisonous, and after merging with the characteristics of the Jade Wood Demon beast, the toxicity has not only increased but also undergone some unknown changes."
"The current toxin seems to possess a vigorous vitality. It can continuously generate within the beast's body, surpassing the limits of its physique. Coupled with this trait, it becomes even more challenging to deal with."
"So, this stitched-up ferocious beast has been in a constant cycle of toxin release and suppression, leading to adverse reactions in its body, making it difficult to rear normally."
"Do you have a solution?"
Unknowingly, the old fox's tone had become a little urgent.
"A vibrant toxin, what an interesting perspective. I never expected that to be the culprit."
A gleam flashed in the old fox's cloudy eyes, and Lu Chen's unconventional suggestion offered a breakthrough in dealing with the problem.
A layer of black light emerged from its body, seemingly capable of isolating all things in the world, and slowly merged into the toad-like fierce beast.
After a moment, the black light wrapped around thin strands of greenish liquid that slowly seeped out of the fierce beast's body.
The toad-like fierce beast's condition visibly improved.
After initially resolving the beast's internal issues, a spirit light flashed in front of the old fox, and a stone lock appeared before it.
Countless intricate talismans were drawn on the stone lock, emitting a dense aura of death.
The old fox embedded the stone lock into the toad-like fierce beast's neck. Instantly, a layer of pale gray light appeared on the beast's body, giving it a lifeless appearance.
The gray light attempted to penetrate the beast's body but was blocked by a faint green spiritual light, creating a delicate balance between the two.
"Croak!"
The toad-like fierce beast croaked, its voice carrying a sense of relief, which even the nearby Qingqiu Fox Spirit Beast could perceive.
"Is this a new type of demon beast?"
The old fox stood still, surprised that the transplant rejection issue that had plagued it for so long could be resolved so easily.
Even if it only resulted in a new type of demon beast, it was already infinitely easier than before.
"For now, we've only solved this one issue. It doesn't mean that new rejection problems won't arise."
Lu Chen spoke with utmost seriousness.
"Indeed."
The old fox's mouth twitched, as if it had not smiled in a long time and felt a bit uncomfortable doing so.
"Lu... my friend, why don't you name this new demon beast?"
Its tone was awkward yet friendly.
"Looking at its form and characteristics, how about 'Jade Wood Toad'?"
"Very well."
The old fox nodded slightly.
"I never expected you to possess such terrifying talent, Lu Chen."
There was a hint of emotion in the old fox's voice.
Indeed, Lu Chen's efficiency was astonishing, as he was able to pinpoint the problem with the stitched-up fierce beast in a short time.
"When I'm with spirit plants and beasts, I can vaguely sense their state, so occasionally I stumble upon some unusual methods."
"However, it's mainly because you've conducted your experiments well, trying various methods to create a new type of demon beast. I was just lucky enough to make a small discovery based on that." Lu Chen replied humbly.
"No wonder you've become the most renowned Spirit Herbalist in the sect at such a young age, achieving such great accomplishments."
The old fox sighed.
Suddenly, its expression turned solemn, and its unruly fur began to dance wildly.
"Have you ever heard of a special spirit beast called the Dao Soldier?"
"Dao Soldier? I'm not familiar with it."
Lu Chen searched his memory but couldn't recall ever coming across the term 'Dao Soldier' in all the tomes he had perused in the sect's library.
"Dao Soldiers are a special type of spirit beast. My current experiments aim to create them."
The old fox spoke with gravity.
(End of Chapter)
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