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Mystical beasts are treasures all over; their hides can be made into defensive soft armors, their flesh into elixir pills, and if a mystical beast lives up to two hundred years old, an inner core appears within its body. This inner core contains rich spiritual power, and absorbing all of it can rapidly enhance one's cultivation.

In primordial times, mystical beasts were everywhere, but as the eras changed, their numbers began to dwindle until they finally vanished from existence.

Now that Gao Fei knew there might be mystical beasts in Shennongjia, he grew restless. He must make a trip to Shennongjia. If luck was on his side and he caught a mystical beast, he would be set for life.

"You're going?" Lu Hao was stunned.

"Yes, I'll go." Gao Fei nodded vigorously. "Harvesting the three types of medicinal herbs requires many steps. One misstep, and the herbs will wither and die swiftly. That's why I must go myself. I can't trust anyone else to do the harvesting." Gao Fei came up with a grand-sounding excuse.

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Shennongjia was very famous in Huaxia, almost a household name.

In many people's minds, Shennongjia was synonymous with primordial forests, and this wasn't entirely incorrect. What are primordial forests? Also known as "virgin forests," these are forests that have existed for a very long time without significant damage and are usually referred to as "primordial forests."

Because they haven't been damaged by humans, primordial forests may contain plants and animals that are extinct elsewhere. Another point to mention is that primordial forests are very dangerous, so unless necessary, it's better not to enter them.

Shennongjia's primordial forest garnered a famous reputation worldwide, with many scholars visiting annually for research. Much to their frustration, they could only roam the outskirts of Shennongjia. Venturing deeper invited a variety of troubles and disasters; minor cases resulted in injuries, and serious ones in death.

Having suffered significant losses several times, these scholars became much more cautious and dared not venture recklessly into Shennongjia again.

Latterly, through the scholars' exploration and deductions, they suspected that at the heart of Shennongjia lay a natural magnetic field with some peculiar powers. That's why outsiders faced all kinds of inexplicable experiences when trying to venture deep into Shennongjia.

Although people could not enter, satellites could still capture the scenery of Shennongjia, which was a manifestation of technological progress.

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The scorching noon.

A man of ordinary appearance walked into Shennongjia, and that man was Gao Fei.

The Lu Family had initially disagreed with letting Gao Fei come alone, worried about the dangers he might face. But after Gao Fei defeated more than a dozen bodyguards with just one hand, the Lu Family became silent. Since Gao Fei was so skilled, it should not be dangerous for him to enter Shennongjia.

"Is this Shennongjia?" Gao Fei silently nodded to himself: "It does look extraordinary."

Upon entering Shennongjia, Gao Fei felt a surge of energy— a mysterious sensation, elusive and indescribable. Ever since he embarked on the path of cultivating immortality, his senses had become incredibly keen, capable of detecting many peculiar things.

Gao Fei discerned the direction, then stepped toward the center of Shennongjia. According to satellite images, those three medicinal herbs grew at the heart of Shennongjia.

Though he was on foot, his pace remained swift. In just a short time, Gao Fei had traversed dozens of miles, feeling a stronger energy fluctuation as he drew closer to the center of Shennongjia.

Vaguely, that energy began to exert some pressure on Gao Fei.

Gao Fei halted his steps, lifted his head, and gazed ahead. Although many trees obstructed the view, they couldn't block Gao Fei's sight, for he possessed Clairvoyance. When he activated Clairvoyance, the trees in front of him instantly became transparent...

Of course, Clairvoyance had its limits; it could only see hundreds of meters ahead, becoming blurry beyond that. This was related to Gao Fei's strength. Currently at the Qi Gathering Stage First Layer, Clairvoyance could only cover a few hundred meters. As he advanced to higher realms, the range of Clairvoyance would likewise increase.

"This energy... is it what people often refer to as a magnetic field?" Gao Fei muttered to himself. After estimating his strength, he believed he could withstand this energy. With newfound confidence, Gao Fei stepped forward and continued toward the central area.

The deeper he went, the denser the trees grew. A tangle of branches and leaves intertwined, forming an impenetrable web that blocked out the sunlight, casting the forest in darkness, dampness, and a foul odor.

"Swoosh!"

A rabbit burst out from the grass beside him, took one look at Gao Fei, then hurriedly scampered away. To the rabbit, Gao Fei was a hunter; if it didn't run fast, it might end up as his next meal.

With his strength, catching the rabbit would have been easy for Gao Fei but he chose not to. Instead, he simply watched the rabbit flee, "Hmm, the rabbits here are plumper and more agile than those outside. They're just a bit dirty," he noted.

After sizing up the rabbit, Gao Fei continued on his way.

During his journey, he encountered many animals, such as hedgehogs, foxes, wolves, snakes, wild boars, and more. They all had one thing in common: they were robust and well-fed. It seemed living in the primeval forest was much better than the outside world.

If you think about it, it's understandable. The primeval forest is lush with foliage, free of pollution, and has a thriving food chain, ensuring its denizens are well-fed. How could they not grow plump?

Several poisonous snakes attempted to attack Gao Fei, but he easily killed them all. At his level, poisonous snakes couldn't even get near him.

Cultivating was hard, but the benefits were many. First, his strength increased, allowing him to better protect himself and his loved ones. Next, his lifespan extended, enabling him to enjoy life more. And finally, making money became easier; with more money, his standard of living improved.

Two hours later, Gao Fei arrived at the central area of Shennongjia. The trees here were taller and bulkier, with much denser foliage than in other areas.

"According to the satellite imagery... those three types of herbs should be around here," Gao Fei surveyed his surroundings. "But why can't I see them? Could the images be wrong? Or were they eaten by other animals?" He activated his Clairvoyance ability and searched inch by inch.

A few minutes later, Gao Fei found the three types of herbs to the northwest, over a hundred meters away. However, he did not rush to harvest them but instead narrowed his eyes and scanned the area. What was he looking for? Of course, it was the guardian beasts!

According to the records of the Demon God Heritage, wherever Immortal Wind Grass, Buddha Hand Flower, and Guanyin Lotus appeared, there would be protective beasts. When the three types of herbs were fully matured, the beasts would consume them to condense and strengthen their own bodies.

The Immortal Wind Grass, Buddha Hand Flower, and Guanyin Lotus were not far ahead, so... the guardian beast should be near...

Gao Fei trusted the Demon God Heritage implicitly; anything recorded in it was absolutely true.

While using his Clairvoyance, Gao Fei also heightened his senses to their peak, combining visual search with sensory perception.

"Found it!" Gao Fei's eyes lit up. "There really is a guardian beast! Haha... I've hit the jackpot today!" He raised a finger and flicked a wind blade toward the left, "Swoosh!" The blade struck the dense undergrowth, and a giant python sprung out from it.

The python, over a dozen meters long and covered in scales, had a single horn on its forehead. Its eyes glared furiously, and it bared its fangs in a vicious snarl.

"First time seeing a horned python." Gao Fei grinned. "Such a large body, it must have lived for a long time. Perhaps there's an inner core inside?" The mere thought that the python might have an inner core excited Gao Fei; for cultivators, a guardian beast's inner core was a major nourishment. It not only fortified the body but also enhanced one's cultivation.

In the Primordial Era, guardian beasts were often hunted by those seeking to cultivate immortality precisely because of this. It was this extensive hunting by cultivators that had led guardian beasts to become increasingly scarce, almost to the point of extinction.

In today's society, encountering a guardian beast was incredibly rare.

"Bang!"

The giant python suddenly reared up and lunged at Gao Fei with its gaping maw. Even from a distance, Gao Fei caught a whiff of a foul smell, causing him to wrinkle his nose in disgust.

"You dare to attack me? You've got guts!" Gao Fei stepped forward, clenched his hand into a fist, and smashed it toward the python's head, his punch whistling sharply through the air as if tearing the sky.

The python was cunning; it didn't try to meet Gao Fei's strength head-on. Seeing the punch coming, it quickly dodged to the side.

"Trying to dodge? Not so easy!" Gao Fei's figure blurred, disappearing from the spot. When he reappeared, he was above the python's head, "Bang!" His hefty fist hammered down on the python's crown, emitting a dull thud.

"Hiss!!!"

The python let out a pitiful scream, its massive body thrashing back and forth. Its eyes instantly reddened with rage. Never in its life had it suffered such a loss. It thirsted for vengeance, desperate to kill this human and tear him to shreds.

"Tough head you have there, taking a punch from me and still fine." Gao Fei smirked. A guardian beast truly lived up to its name, formidable in attack and even sturdier in defense, "Take another punch and see!" Gao Fei gathered all his strength into his fist and hammered it down onto the python's head again.

The python swiftly ducked, but Gao Fei's fist landed on its body, "Bang!" Another grating thud sounded, like a drum being struck. After being hit, the python writhed on the ground, shrieking in sharp, piercing agony.