To his finely tuned senses, a wondrous, utterly unique divine power flowed from the two fingers Jun Moxie rested on his wrist, pouring into his body. Though it only circulated once through his meridians, he clearly felt that his channels and bodily functions, previously teetering on the brink of exhaustion, were showing subtle signs of revival...

Three centuries of constant, exhaustive expenditure had left his body like an ancient tree grown for ten thousand years, having reached the limit of its lifespan; outwardly, he still appeared vibrant and thriving, but internally, his functions were utterly withered and decayed. All he could do was slowly wait for the decay and erosion to finally turn him into nothingness...

Yet, this ineffable, marvelous power suddenly sparked a faint glimmer of vitality in his nearly withered bodily functions—a life force inexplicably bestowed upon him...

It was like a gentle spring breeze suddenly sweeping across a desert! While true resurgence hadn't begun, if this spring breeze could continue to blow unceasingly, perhaps even turning into life-giving rain, then this desert could certainly transform into an oasis sooner or later...

"The situation is indeed severe, but it’s not entirely without remedy."

Jun Moxie withdrew his probing fingers, his gaze flashing. "Later, I will personally refine several pills for you. First, rest quietly for a period to allow the depleted life essence to regenerate, and then take another type of pill to regulate the body’s wear. After continuously recuperating like this for a year, I believe the internal ailments you speak of will vanish completely. At that point, fully restoring your strength will be a minor matter; with the profound accumulation you elders have gathered over the years, you will advance even further..."

"Actually, your greatest depletion was the exhaustion of your Profound Core power until it withered... this is hardly a major issue," Jun Moxie stated lightly.

"Fully recover? Even advance further? Hardly a major issue?!" Lu Zhuifeng was first stunned: a withered Profound Core... this was the ultimate end for a Profound Beast! And yet, he called it no great matter?

But immediately following the shock came a surge of ecstasy! Though he didn't fully grasp the situation, he felt an inexplicable confidence in Jun Moxie's miraculous power! Being able to restore health and extend life was already a cause for immense joy, but now, Jun Moxie suggested their strength could also be recovered? And perhaps even surpass its former level!

"Yes! As long as you strictly follow the conditioning plan I design, given your foundations and the accumulations of these years, you can absolutely advance further. These three hundred and seventy-five years, while demanding a great price, have also forced you to be more diligent than anyone else. Although most of the cultivation you achieved has been expended, one result cannot be erased: your meridians, through over three centuries of arduous cultivation, have expanded immeasurably! While the seals will ceaselessly drain your hard-earned power, they cannot alter the structure of your meridians. Therefore, once your original cultivation is restored, when you circulate your power again, it will surely be twice as effective with half the effort! You will undoubtedly replenish the lost power in an extremely short time and push even further!"

"However, there is one prerequisite: ensuring all you seniors are safe and sound," Jun Moxie smiled slightly. This investment was worthwhile. Any one of these nine individuals was a powerhouse above the Saint King level! Furthermore, whether by fate or by stance, they were bound to him.

As they genuinely accepted him, Jun Moxie naturally accepted them in return.

Still, Jun Moxie held something back. With his current abilities, if he were willing to expend the Primordial Violet Qi to heal these Beast Kings, they would recover even faster and achieve better results.

The reason he didn't do so wasn't out of caution or restraint, but because time was of the essence. Jun Moxie no longer had the luxury of spare time. Given the inherent strength of these nine Beast Kings, healing each one would require at least four or five days. Although the total time was only about forty-odd days, the Dongfang family and the others waiting outside could not afford even this short delay.

"The conditioning will take considerable effort. Perhaps you seniors can return to your respective clans to recuperate, and you can use this time to undergo your clan's Beast King inheritance trials to rapidly boost the current strength of the Heavenly Punishment forces. Also, I request Wolf Saint King remain with me temporarily; I will refine the suitable pills as quickly as possible, and then entrust them to Wolf Saint King for transport back. Furthermore, during this period, I need to go out once."

A cold glint flickered faintly in Jun Moxie's eyes: "Some matters require swift resolution!"

The reason Young Master Jun chose Wolf Saint King to accompany him was that, over the past three centuries, the Wolf Clan had utterly declined, and even Wolf Saint King needed to complete his inheritance but couldn't find a suitable successor for the time being.

"Is that matter urgent? Do you require assistance?" Lu Zhuifeng stood up. His previously bleak state of mind had been illuminated by light again, and he felt a renewed vigor for living.

"No need! Just have Crane King and Eagle King quickly contact the Profound Beasts stationed with the major clans and relay the specific information back as soon as possible."

Jun Moxie spoke solemnly, adding a final instruction: "Carry this out with the utmost speed!"

"Understood!" He Chongxiao and Eagle King Ying Suikong responded instantly, then immediately sent out the message. Among the flying Profound Beasts outside, several peak ninth-tier flying Profound Beasts shot skyward, rapidly vanishing into the vast, rolling mists...

As Jun Moxie was about to leave, Lu Zhuifeng suddenly called him back, his expression betraying a hint of difficulty in speaking. He opened his mouth several times before finally managing to articulate: "Jun Moxie... perhaps you possess many miraculous abilities, and your potential, having lived nearly a thousand years, surpasses any I have ever known... but..."

"...there is one matter... Xueyan is certainly recuperating under your arrangements now, I only wanted to speak to you about this..." His voice stumbled, not from nervousness, but from a genuine inability to find the right way to express himself; he was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead.

Jun Moxie remained calm, listening quietly without the slightest hint of impatience.

"...You must assume that once we Profound Beasts take human form, we must all be ancient beings hundreds of years old... but that assumption is incorrect. In fact, if a Profound Beast cannot break through before taking human form, it will inevitably face a death tribulation; however, once human form is achieved, its life is essentially restarted... meaning the age is counted from the day of taking human form. Moreover, compared to human lifespan, ten of our years equal only one of yours... do you understand what I'm trying to say?"

"So, Xueyan... she is actually just a young woman..." Lu Zhuifeng stammered out the final words, clearly exhausted, even sweating from the effort. Explaining such a bizarre phenomenon was truly beyond his capabilities...

"I understand!" A warm smile bloomed on Jun Moxie's face. The reason Lu Zhuifeng was so tense wasn't that he feared him or was asking for a favor, but because everything stemmed from Mei Xueyan. For Mei Xueyan's happiness! It was like an elder watching a junior daughter get married—that sense of worry and apprehension... concerned she might be bullied, looked down upon by her in-laws, or... and so on...

Jun Moxie was genuinely happy that Mei Xueyan had such elders watching over her.

"Also... the combination between Profound Beasts and humans... historically, it has always been... this..." Lu Zhuifeng breathed a sigh of relief, but then started stuttering again. This time, even he wasn't sure what he was trying to say, or what he was talking about... because this issue had always been a taboo across the entire continent... So, as he spoke, he found himself even less able to explain...

But Jun Moxie understood his intent perfectly.

Jun Moxie nodded solemnly, his expression serious: "I understand what you mean. Xueyan... is my wife, for this life, and forever! Even if she can never return to human form, I will still marry her, holding her true form as we bow in the wedding ceremony!"

He blinked and smiled faintly: "Perhaps you don't know, but my reputation across the entire continent is already notoriously foul for miles around... For me, marrying a Profound Beast as a wife is merely gossip, not even a scandal..."

He Chongxiao and the others who were privy to the full story couldn't help but break into stifled laughter.

Lu Zhuifeng, however, was greatly relieved, repeatedly murmuring, "That’s good, that’s very good!" as if a heavy weight had been lifted. The happiness of Mei Xueyan was paramount to these nine; if Mei Xueyan suffered any slight, they would certainly not fare well either... Moreover, all nine of them cherished and protected Mei Xueyan from the bottom of their hearts, and would never permit her to be wronged.

Jun Moxie felt a slight twinge of annoyance. Lu Zhuifeng's last comment was rather perplexing. Why, upon hearing that his reputation was ruined, did they reply with "That’s good, that’s very good"? Was having a bad reputation... something glorious?

After making the necessary arrangements and issuing instructions at the Jun household, Jun Moxie lingered no longer. He moved with the greatest speed towards the borderlands of the Heavenly Punishment Forest, specifically the area occupied by the Remnant Heaven Soul Devouring Corps.

This entire section had been forged into an unbreakable entity by Ying Bokong and Feng Juanyun. Even from a distance, the sounds of practice and bursts of coarse howls could be heard emanating from within.

The atmosphere here seemed to carry an even more potent sense of danger than the depths of the Heavenly Punishment Forest...

Through ceaseless, brutal training day and night, everyone's strength was improving at an astonishing rate. The members of the Remnant Heaven Soul Devouring Corps had only been in this new camp for a few days, yet their inherent strength had already advanced considerably compared to when they were at Tianxiang.

Without wasting a word, Jun Moxie entered the secret chamber directly, summoning all the leading commanders to report the latest developments immediately.

Soon after, Ying Bokong, Feng Juanyun, Baili Luoyun, and Leng Ao gathered there. Ying Bokong and Feng Juanyun were responsible for the training of the Remnant Heaven Soul Devouring Corps; while Baili Luoyun and Leng Ao were tasked with training assassination skills—training the absolute pinnacle of assassins!