Night in Verdant Valley was different from the outside world.No moon adorned the sky—only a mysterious light greeted those who gazed upward.Blurry yet undeniably beautiful, it cast a gentle silver glow over the valley. From a distance, the scene resembled entry into a magical kingdom.Dragon Prince understood that this enchanting phenomenon resulted from the formation beyond the valley.Despite being placed in a room by Laney, he could not sleep that night.Drawn to the allure of the bright, mysterious light, he ascended the highest platform on the mountain wall.It felt like everything in the world was small. It was pleasant and gave off a sense of freedom. A dragon had a long life.It had made him carefree of worldly affairs.The night air was fresh as he took a deep, exuberant breath. Just then, footsteps approached from behind. He heightened his alertness, and not even the sound of a breeze could escape him.Turning swiftly at the noise, he spotted a woman in white not
After becoming a supernatural being, they would begin their training.Similar to ancient humans devoid of characters and civilization, they commenced their ascent from the lowest point.Human evolution over generations shaped them into their present form.In contemporary times, the ability to read anything one desired was accessible. Every aspect was meticulously crafted by the elders who invested their lives in it, establishing a systematic civilization.Yet, the monsters faced a different reality. Their transformation into supernatural beings was a rarity.Living among tribes, they stood out in the crowd.From the dawn of time, personal training was imperative. No one could train on behalf of another, be it humans or monsters.Similarly, enlightened monsters couldn't assist their kind in achieving enlightenment, as it risked the monsters dominating the world.The responsibility to acquire intelligence rested solely on the individual. External assistance was not an option.On
Laney shook her head, stating, "Abel, you're in the dark about this. It's deeply connected to current events. To human immortals, creatures like us are viewed as aliens, and we need to maintain our distance. The dynamics among monsters differ from those among humans. It's commonplace for us to eliminate each other."To thrive in this jungle law, we're compelled to do so."Her words snapped Dragon Prince out of his daze.In reality, weren't humans the same, monsters aside?The dragons experienced it, too!Internally, they were deceitful, scheming against each other, and willing to do anything for personal gain.Self-destruction was inevitable among them.The only difference was that it wasn't as gruesome as among monsters. Humans often wore the mask of righteousness when pursuing their interests.Dragon Prince observed this clearly.Survival necessitated strengthening themselves, avoiding being slain by immortals or their own kind, a situation marked by helplessness and comprom
Laney fell into contemplative silence after Adrian's revelation.She thought about it for a long time before saying, "I've never thought about that… But what else can we do? Where can we seek refuge? Which faction in the human world will accept monsters like us?""Well…"Adrian was at a loss for words. In truth, he hadn't formulated a plan. He was there because sleep eluded him, his mind restless for reasons he couldn't comprehend.An inexplicable frustration nagged at him, lingering without apparent cause. Attempting meditation had proved futile as the troublesome thoughts persisted.He had decided to take a walk and overheard their conversation when he made it to the rooftop.That was why he said what he said.However, he had to think through how to deal with the issue.In reality, what Laney said made sense.There was a big gap between humans and monsters.While some training factions accepted supernatural beings or appointed monsters as guardians, it was a rarity. Intimat
The five individuals went by the collective name Five Watts.They were no ordinary mortals—they were human immortals and adept monster hunters.Walking behind them were a middle-aged man and a young man.The elder one exuded majesty and authority, adorned in sophisticated attire that spoke of affluence. He was none other than Demarcus Herrera, the master of the Herreras in Silverboa City.His son, Noah Herrera, donned brocade clothes and stood beside him with a cynical expression.Noah asked, "Dad, do you believe we'll gain anything from hunting fox monsters in Verdant Summit? We've brought our strongest armored guards from home. We can't return empty-handed! Why do I have this nagging feeling that we've been deceived?"He subtly gestured toward the Five Watts, leading the way.Demarcus frowned and whispered, "I'm not sure, but they claim rare enlightened white foxes are in this summit. I believe them. Besides, even though our alliance is driven by personal interest, they remain
Archie remarked, "Do tell, Mr. Demarcus."Demarcus replied, "Well, since you'll have the monster cores, about my son's training… please do your best."The Watts stopped in their tracks upon hearing that. Doubts flashed through their eyes as they exchanged glances.Demarcus, caught up in the moment, remained oblivious to their reactions.Archie communicated with the others through consciousness, asking, "What do you guys think about this?"The three of them looked troubled and remained silent.Zak, the eldest among them, voiced his thoughts, "It's nothing. Noah is mediocre. Without those pills, there's no way he could reach such a level. After all, the Herreras are wealthy. Treat this as a trade. We can provide him with pills to aid his training. It's just that..."Archie interjected, "I know. We have to keep this a secret. The faction can't find out. Just like that arrogant Val we encountered. We would've been doomed if we hadn't disguised ourselves in time!"Edgar was frustrat
However, Noah's situation was different.Generally, people only used external elixirs as auxiliary means to level up or reduce risks.On the other hand, Noah directly used external elixirs to elevate and enhance his strength. With little effort, he achieved a stage that most people dream of throughout their lives. Only with the presence of power in the body could external elixirs serve as supplements. However, even with assistance from the elixir, one still must continue honing their level. Meanwhile, Noah used the pills directly, which was a distinct difference from how others used them. After getting stronger, the Watts also taught Noah some basic techniques of Mystic Elixir. Although Noah couldn't master them perfectly, he achieved a decent level of proficiency. Through diligent practice, he made some progress and mastered some. Noah's approach involved risks similar to the effects of using stimulating drugs. While it greatly increased his strength, it also hid potential d
But now, things had changed.The middle-aged man clenched his teeth, and threads of fresh blood oozed between his lips. However, he displayed no sign of cowardice because he was a man of integrity. Even in the face of death, he wouldn't show any favor to these evil creatures.The girl couldn't bear to witness Quintin Guthrie in such a state and shouted anxiously, "Uncle Quintin!"She attempted to step forward to aid the middle-aged man, but the Iron Guardian Legion beside her firmly held her back.Quintin had become the girl's sole emotional support. She didn't want anything to happen to him. After all, she had lost her family, and he was now the only elder left she could trust.Demarcus looked at Quintin with disdain and said, "Quintin, you are now a prisoner, yet you dare to be so arrogant!"Quintin coldly retorted, "Even as a prisoner, I stand tall and fearless. I won't fear you wicked creatures. Even in death, I will become a vengeful spirit and tear you all into pieces!"Al