Chapter 310 - Yaoguai (1/2)
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The soul jade given to him by Eshe contained a literal wealth of knowledge, at least to him. The most interesting aspect was the mapped out region of the Dusk Zone. Initially, Yan Zaizen didn't suspect that the Dusk Zone exceeded a realm in size, but it was far, far greater than he assumed.
About three hundred 'titan' realms combined in size. It was mind-boggling. In the soul jade was ten percent of the Dusk Zone fully mapped out with bits of descriptions! This soul jade alone covered many different areas and details, describing danger zones and excavated inheritance spots. There were even active inheritance locations within.
However, in the map, there were areas with a high concentration of Yaoguai, and these inheritance locations were within them. Perils truly went alongside the fortune.
”Yaoguai were demonic existences, divided into nine ranks and two classes: Mo and Guai. Mo are those of basic strength, often using brute strength and Mortal Laws within their attacks, but Guai are often referred to as aboriginals or royals, possessing extraordinary battle prowess, the ability to harness World Laws and possess special abilities.”
”Guai are also the only Yaoguai that can become Immortals, undying existences rivaling Heavenly Monarch experts.” Yan Zaizen silently digested this information, including about the Immortal Yaoguai. However, they weren't actual immortals, but just hard to thoroughly kill.
There were also details about inheritance troves. It was only after understanding this information that Yan Zaizen understood why impromptu groups would often be formed. In the Fortune Cemetery, Yaoguai often gathered around inheritance locations as they emanate fluctuations of the heavenly laws.
This wasn't always the case; some inheritances were hidden well and could only be discovered by finding the respective key or were incredibly dangerous that even Yaoguai would avoid it. These types of inheritances typically were vied for by top-tier factions.
”For inheritances, both troves and locations, they were classified by three levels: Minor, Grand, and Celestial.” Yan Zaizen speculated on the entirety of this venture. Minor were troves created by Heavenly Commanders or Minor (Heaven) Heavenly Monarchs.
Grand tier inheritances were from those at the Grand (Heaven) Heavenly Monarchs, but Celestials were spots of legends and even the soul jade had very little information about them.
”Celestial Relocation Order…” In the Crimson Devil Realm, the old man fighting for Ezekiel had vanished out of existence and sent to the 3rd Heaven instantly. That order was a heaven-defying life-saving treasure. Yan Zaizen couldn't help but feel his heart race with excitement.
When he thought of Ezekiel, how he obtained a second life, he had suspicions it was obtained here. If so, this truly was the haven of fortune and life-saving treasures.
”Would I be able to find something that can help me kill it?” Yan Zaizen recalled the being that took Pinaka. A fiery blaze of ardent rage emerged in his eyes. He will have that existence pay a horrendous price one day.
While they traveled, no one said a thing verbally, but soul or heavenly transmissions were hard to spot, so Yan Zaizen couldn't read or understand the relationships of the group, but he remained vigilant. Eshe may seem nice offering him a spot and a share, but it likely had a string attached to it.
Whenever he looked in her direction, she would smile in return. This smile was filled with an open friendliness and warmth. Yan Zaizen could see that she didn't communicate for various reasons, so he didn't try to engage.
Two days flew by.
They traveled through the Dusk Zone, but not a single Yaoguai could be seen. In the map, there were Yaoguai free zones, and the city had a very, very large 'free' area. Therefore, many had no issue entering the city after reaching a certain point. Unless Yaoguai were hunting them relentlessly.
That being said, conflict amongst humans were still prevalent. Yan Zaizen could see marks depicting battle zones, remnant formation inscriptions, and broken pieces of rusted armaments. The environment below was often desolate and filled with marks of ruin. It was quite depressing with the low-lighting.
There was an incident where Yan Zaizen could've sworn he heard a shriek of death a distance away. It was chilling. However, no one even blinked at this.
Yan Zaizen also noticed cultivators hiding in some areas. If it weren't for his comprehension into space, it would be unlikely he could find them. They were obviously preparing themselves for unsuspecting individuals.
Luckily, they were a group flying on a skyship and avoided any unnecessary trouble. It's likely only the incredibly weak would have to resort to such methods.
”We're almost there,” Eshe announced suddenly, pointing towards a lone mountain in the distance. This mountain wasn't large, rather small in truth, but its peak was oddly shaped in an upwards spiral. It made one think of a twister.
Yan Zaizen analyzed the area.
”Daoist Eshe.” The cultivator known as Daoist Bronzelion softly called. His tone contained a dense murderous intent within. All the cultivators on-board except Esi, the one piloting the skyship, looked to the right.