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Sipping his wine slowly—or perhaps inhaling the wine vapor—Jun Mo Xie finally grasped the hierarchy of Xuan Beasts. The so-called Xuan Beast levels were even more detailed and rigorous than those of human Xuan Cultivators.

Even among the peak Ninth Grade Xuan Beasts, one had to advance further to become a Xuan Beast King, or rather, to gain the qualification to challenge a Xuan Beast King. That advancement was Metamorphosis!

Of two Ninth Grade peak Xuan Beasts, one might transform into human form, while another might never achieve it. Beyond the Ninth Grade peak came the Tenth Grade! This was the most difficult barrier for a Xuan Beast to cross!

A peak Ninth Grade Xuan Beast, provided it could successfully transform into human shape, would automatically advance to Beast King status. But only by truly traversing the Tenth Grade barrier could one become a genuine Beast King! The true sovereign of all beasts, not merely the ruler of a single species!

What Jun Mo Xie had just helped Xiong Kaishan and He Chongxiao break through was precisely this crucial bottleneck! Of course, there were still levels above that, but He Chongxiao mentioned that apart from the Saint Emperor, no Xuan Beast had ever reached those realms, so they were not discussed.

Jun Mo Xie held a newly "custom-made" wine cup, musing, "In other words, you two are now both initial Tenth Grade Xuan Beasts? And those four have already reached the Ninth Grade peak, having achieved the Metamorphosis stage of Beast Kingship?"

The Six Kings nodded in unison.

"If that is the case, then when the pills formulated using the Thousand Evils and Ten Thousand Poisons Fruit are ready, you should all be able to advance another tier based on your current foundation," Jun Mo Xie said with slight uncertainty. Although the Young Master was certain of the immense efficacy of the divine pill he intended to refine someday, he had never personally tested it and did not know precisely how potent it would be.

A brilliant gleam ignited in the eyes of the Six Kings simultaneously!

To advance another tier!

They had only just advanced now; what if they advanced another tier three years later?! Good heavens, this was a speed of ascent previously unimaginable! No Heavenly Punishment Beast King in history had ever advanced so swiftly!

Three years might seem long for humans, but for long-lived Xuan Beasts, it was merely a fleeting moment!

Advancing one tier sounded easy, but the gap between tiers represented an immense span of vital life force! In that instant, the breathing of the six great Beast Kings grew rapid, and their eyes shone with insatiable eagerness!

A moment of silence passed before He Chongxiao finally stammered out, yet with unconcealed impatience, "Senior Feng, regarding that divine pill you intend to refine, are you still lacking several medicinal components!?" As he spoke, everyone strained to listen.

"Alas... that is indeed the case, and it's not just one missing ingredient," Jun Mo Xie sighed deeply, suddenly opening his eyes, "How did you know I am still missing some herbs?"

He Chongxiao chuckled, "I was merely guessing, haha. With your all-encompassing, profound abilities, if the ingredients were complete, you likely could produce the elixir right now. Yet, even with your power, you postpone it for three years. This suggests you are also searching for certain herbs that must be gathered before you can truly begin refining. Judging by the timeline, the other ingredients you require must also be extraordinary, correct?"

"Precisely! King He is indeed King He; your mind is remarkably astute, not ordinary at all," Jun Mo Xie laughed, his tone laced with hesitation and uncertainty, "Indeed, the spiritual elixir this seat intends to refine cannot compare to common items. While the Thousand Evils and Ten Thousand Poisons Fruit is rare, it is merely the catalyst. Other spiritual medicines still require massive aggregation. Only after gathering them to a certain degree, extracting their properties, and using supreme divine arts to solidify the myriad medicinal spirits into tangible forms, can we then use the Thousand Evils and Ten Thousand Poisons Fruit as a complement to refine the world-shaking divine elixir I seek!"

Jun Mo Xie spoke with heavy gravity; the six great Beast Kings held their breath, ears perked, listening intently.

"The efficacy of this heaven-defying spiritual elixir is astonishingly great; one pill can increase the lifespan of an ordinary person by at least a century! If a Xuan Cultivator consumes it, they can jump from the Earthly Profound realm to the Second Grade of the Spirit Profound realm—or perhaps even higher—within a few short months as the medicinal properties gradually release. Moreover, throughout this process, there is absolutely no risk of qi deviation or body rupture due to violent spiritual energy! Because the medicinal nature diffuses slowly, matching the individual's advancement in cultivation—it is truly safe and sound. It is a divine medicine that steals the creation of heaven and earth."

A collective sharp intake of breath echoed, and the twelve eyes of the Six Beast Kings widened like bronze bells! Their bodies trembled slightly with excitement!

Advancing from Earthly Profound all the way to Spirit Profound Second Grade?! A century of lifespan?! Safe and sound?!

Heavens above... what kind of spiritual elixir is this! It’s enough to drive me mad... the very thing I dream of! Ah! Ah! Ah!

"How many more ingredients are needed? Let us all put our heads together and think of a way! It must be faster than you gathering them alone, Senior! I have no other motive; even with your boundless power, you are still only one person. Though we lack your divine abilities, we possess the advantage of numbers and can contribute what little strength we have."

Xiong Kaishan’s pair of large, round bear eyes shone with a wolfish, greenish light, yet he spoke with an unexpectedly refined, scholarly cadence.

"Yes, yes! Our Heavenly Punishment Forest covers a vast area, rich in heavenly materials and earthly treasures. We surely can help the Senior gather the herbs sooner?" The other five Beast Kings chimed in, sticking out their tongues in an eagerness that bordered on servile gluttony.

"Mmm, this is a good arrangement; since you all are willing to help, it will save this seat the time of searching myself. It is indeed of great assistance," Jun Mo Xie pondered for a while before finally agreeing. The faces of the Beast Kings lit up with joy.

"The medicinal components this seat is lacking include... Dragon Whisker Grass, Phoenix Tail Flower, Nine-Segment Lotus, Interrupted Root, Tri-Color Ganoderma, Seven-Colored Fungus..." Jun Mo Xie was utterly unreserved, listing a long string of names, pausing for breath before continuing: "Thousand-Year Ginseng, White Vermilion Fruit, Nine Nether Grass, Nine Profound Root, and so on and so forth... the more, the better."

The Six Beast Kings were dumbfounded. Eagle King Ying Suikong, being the most quick-witted, had already torn off a large piece of tree bark to use as paper and sharpened his own claws as a pen, scribbling furiously. By the time Jun Mo Xie finished reciting the list, his wrist was nearly aching.

Then Jun Mo Xie explained one by one what these herbs looked like, the environments they typically grew in, and how they should be harvested... The Beast Kings listened with bated breath, focusing intently, lest they miss a single detail. This matter concerned their own advancement; they absolutely could not be careless...

"Of course, I believe collecting all these precious herbs in one go is impossible, even with the combined might of the entire Heavenly Punishment Forest. Collect as much as you can. After gathering one batch, send people to deliver them to the Jun Family in Tianxiang City, and then slowly prepare the next batch. I will travel there once every period of time," Jun Mo Xie chuckled.

"Understood. In that case, you all will be responsible for gathering the spiritual herbs within the Heavenly Punishment Forest, and this seat will spend these three years journeying to the Extreme North to gather the spiritual medicines there. With both efforts proceeding concurrently, success is assured!"

Jun Mo Xie considered that after this elevation, he would soon need to make a trip to the Extreme North. Several matters, including herb gathering, could be settled simultaneously.

Third Uncle waited for him in devoted anticipation, and at the peak of Snow Peak, a beloved beauty waited anxiously. Ten years in life—how many decades does one truly have? And how long can lovers wait? By the time hair is frosted white and the body aged, even reunion would be meaningless! Aside from this, the Dongfang Family held a vow: the Sword Peak must collapse into the snowy mountain! Jun Mo Xie desperately wanted to witness the magnificent spectacle of the Sword Peak collapsing from the snow mountain. Jun Mo Xie was already preparing to personally orchestrate this world wonder!

These matters brook no delay!

Thus, Jun Mo Xie had been preparing. Though his strength remained insufficient after his time in the Heavenly Punishment Forest, the journey to the Wind and Snow Silver City had moved up his agenda...

However, this young man was undeniably cunning. When the Beast Kings inquired, he immediately listed all the difficult-to-collect herbs from his Grandmist Tower elixir recipes...

Just these ingredients alone, if the Six Beast Kings wished to gather them all, might require their entire lifetimes to achieve!

Jun Mo Xie's primary goal in coming to the Heavenly Punishment Forest this time was to collect rare treasures. Although he had gathered quite a bit previously, it was far from enough for his needs.

When He Chongxiao and the others proactively offered assistance, it was exactly what Jun Mo Xie wanted. So, he brazenly reported all the spiritual medicines he required in one go. This saved him the trouble of searching for them himself. Such a vast number of herbs, all rare treasures that grew only where heaven and earth’s spiritual energy converged—relying only on his own collection, he estimated it would take eight lifetimes to gather them all.

Furthermore, though he was using the Beast Kings this time, once the pills were refined, as long as everyone received a share, they would not suffer any loss. He was certain that for them, the exchange would be well worth the cost, perhaps overwhelmingly so!

Therefore, Jun Mo Xie felt no guilt; his conscience was remarkably clear.

The Beast Kings harbored no doubts regarding Jun Mo Xie's requests and swore solemn oaths of compliance. They all resolved to pause every other task and dedicate themselves wholly to searching for these spiritual herbs! After all, their advancement depended on it; how could they not take it seriously?

If nothing else, the prior transgression by Lei Baoyu and two others against the majesty of the Heavenly Punishment Fiery Lands was enough to ignite the zeal for progress in the Beast Kings. Previously, there was no path to advancement; now, the prospect of promotion was tangible, with the four Beast Kings serving as living proof before their eyes!

And finally, there was an effective method to contact this peerless master: the Jun Family in Tianxiang City. Well, with such a defined objective, their confidence surged. The Beast Kings were already calculating internally whether they should volunteer to personally escort the first batch of spiritual herbs to Tianxiang, perhaps hoping to receive an early taste of the fruits!

At that moment, every one of the Beast Kings harbored this thought, their expressions growing somewhat complicated. Looking at their brethren beside them, they sensed that none of them would likely pass up such an opportunity. It seemed an internal rivalry was unavoidable when the time came...

Noticing that the sky was darkening and dawn was perhaps only a few hours away, Jun Mo Xie proposed his departure. The Kings tried hard to keep him, but as Jun Mo Xie’s resolve was firm, he finally drifted away. If you wish to know what happens next, please log on to [Website Placeholder]. More chapters are available, support the author, support legitimate reading!