Wilderness: I Tame Beasts to Survive

Chapter 366: Chapter 258: Settling Down (Part 2)

That giant mushroom cap was the Guardian Soul Beast of this entrance.

As he flew closer, Han Ning could finally see its true size.

It was over 2,000 meters tall, and a large part of it was mushroom tissue connected to the earth.

Only the upper section, about 200 meters high, was its main body.

Its unfurled cap blotted out the sun, endlessly spewing green and purple spores. The surrounding area was shrouded in a hazy cloud of spores that paralyzed any creature that tried to approach, leading them to their deaths.

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Race: Original Moss Tree Mushroom

Gender: N/A

Talent: C

Level: Lord IV

Talent: Spore Rain

Mastered Elements: Wood, Wind

Introduction: An aggregate of many mushroom-type creatures. When one mushroom Soul Beast absorbs the nutrients of its companions and ultimately triumphs, it becomes the master of the body.

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"MOO~"

The Original Moss Tree Mushroom rotated its enormous cap. A pair of long, narrow eyes hidden beneath it spotted the dozens of flying insects ahead and let out a sound like a wild bull’s roar.

Qing Fan, who was traveling with Han Ning and the others, tossed a Crystal Stone-like object toward the Original Moss Tree Mushroom.

The next second, the Original Moss Tree Mushroom rotated its cap again, stopped spewing spores, and swayed its upper body slightly, revealing a dark, deep entrance behind it.

"The Original Moss Tree Mushroom is one of the Lord Level Soul Beasts stationed here by Lord Akatos to prevent Insect Masters from other tribes from accidentally entering the Jade Forest," Qing Fan said with a light sigh, riding his Flying Dragon and looking down at the massive mushroom quickly passing below. "Unfortunately... because of its body, it can’t evacuate with us. It can only vanish along with this continent."

"Why? Because its body is connected to the earth, it can’t move?" Han Ning’s gaze shifted to the Original Moss Tree Mushroom, which was practically one with the mountain range.

"Correct. All the mushrooms in this forest are actually its Descendants, which can also be considered part of its body. Due to its race’s unique nature, although it possesses a powerful physique and Spiritual Energy on par with a Monarch, its weakness is also obvious. The moment it’s separated from the earth, its life will wither away rapidly," Qing Fan explained.

"The price of power," Han Ning said, shaking his head.

As they spoke, the transport team flew past the Original Moss Tree Mushroom and into the deep mountain behind it.

The moment they crossed the line of darkness, the world brightened, and the beautiful scenery of the Jade Forest instantly filled their vision.

"This area is the resting zone Lord Akatos has designated for you," Qing Fan said, pointing to the rolling, verdant forest ahead.

Han Ning watched the "Soul Beast army" slowly advancing through the forest below.

There were Cyan Sky Wolf pups that mastered the Wind Element, Flame Fire Vermilion Centipedes that spewed flames, and muscular Fog Apes...

A massive group of Soul Beasts with different Attributes, sizes, and temperaments marched in an orderly line across the flat grassland.

Countless Soul Beasts filled the road, and in the sky, humans on Soul Beasts occasionally flew past.

At that moment, a large crowd of gawking Dragon Blood People had gathered in a nearby Sky Domain and on the tops of the tall trees below.

They held various metal weapons, watching the slowly advancing human and Soul Beast troops with a mix of curiosity and vigilance.

"A strange Alien Race. They don’t look like the Insect-men from outside. Where is Young Master Qing Fan leading them?"

"He’s not bringing them near our village, is he?"

"Bullshit! If he brings this group of aliens to our Yunshan Village, I’ll be the first to object!"

"Quiet down, quiet down! Didn’t the Commander tell everyone yesterday? They’re just passing through. They won’t be staying in our village."

A long-haired male Dragon Blood person flew into the crowd on a large bird, waving his hands at the onlookers.

"This is an operation planned by the Grand Commander himself. Go back, all of you, go back! Don’t just stand around gawking. Keep talking nonsense, and one of the Beast Masters down there might suddenly go crazy and hurt you by mistake."

"Sigh, can they really tell we’re talking about them from this far away? Can they even understand our language?"

"If it’s none of our business, why can’t we even watch?"

"Interesting. What are those long poles in their hands? They’re so short. Can they even attack a Soul Beast with those?"

"Maybe they’re sticks for starting fires?"

The Dragon Blood villagers of the Jade Forest muttered amongst themselves. Instead of dispersing at their companion’s call, the crowd grew even larger. Everyone, riding their Flying Soul Beasts, wanted to burn this rare sight into their memories.

Seeing his attempts to persuade them were futile, the long-haired Dragon Blood person shook his head and gave up. He descended, observing the villagers’ actions while patting the shoulder of a young villager who was watching from a treetop.

"Ah Hong, haven’t you been staying near the Cyan Sky Nest? I heard the Grand Commander is about to arrange for us to leave the Jade Forest. Is that true?"

The Dragon Blood person called Ah Hong looked flattered when his companion patted him.

"Hello, Third Uncle. Yes, it’s true. I also heard that the Insect Queen is about to awaken, and Lord Akatos is preparing to lead us away from here. The key to our departure is that group of aliens—they’re going to help us. So... Third Uncle, when you go back, you must tell the other villagers to be nice to this Alien Race People. Otherwise... if we provoke their anger, things will get difficult."

"Is that so? Then I’ll definitely go back and have a good talk with them. We can’t be so blind as to neglect our guests." Hearing this, the long-haired Dragon Blood person didn’t linger any longer, immediately getting back on his large bird and flying off.

"Hey... I wasn’t finished... The Grand Commander also said he’s going to select a group of elites from each village to learn advanced Spiritual Arrays from the Alien Race," Ah Hong muttered. His gaze toward Han Ning’s group now held a touch of fervor.

’The Spiritual Arrays of the Alataku People... That’s knowledge even more advanced than the legacy of the Five Great Ancestors. It might hold the secret to improving our bloodline...’

Meanwhile, with the transport team, Qing Fan noticed that Han Ning’s gaze kept wandering to the Dragon Blood People not far away and explained with a smile, "Don’t mind them. They’re just a bunch of gawkers."

"Seems like the habit of gawking is universal among all races. We people from Xia Country love to watch a spectacle too," Han Ning said, blinking as he withdrew his gaze.

"The place you’re about to inhabit was originally their village. We’ve already arranged for them to move and given them some compensation. While they won’t attack you, some are definitely resentful."

"Where are they living now?" Han Ning asked with concern.

"Probably to the west, on the edge of your habitat."

"It’s fine. I believe our two peoples can live together in friendship," Han Ning said with a nod.

Soon, the group arrived at their designated location—a wide, open meadow beside a beautiful lake.

A dozen wooden buildings had already been erected. The comrades who had arrived ahead of time were busily moving between the wooden structures, carrying all sorts of things.

Various Soul Beasts were arranged in different areas. The little ones were frolicking happily on the lush green lawn.

In the lake, a few turtles poked their heads out, curiously watching the scene.

Da Yan and a few slightly smaller rock turtles were dozing peacefully at the entrance to the complex.

"Not bad. The scenery is great, much better than that shithole we came from."

Han Ning looked around at the living area for the members of the academy’s "Beast Master Reserve Team" and was very satisfied.

Not only was there a tranquil, beautiful lake like a sapphire, but there were also plenty of trees. The environment had also been modified by Akatos, so there was no sign of the omnipresent, annoying Gray Mist.

Every person on site had a happy smile on their face.

It was clear that everyone was very satisfied with the new environment.

’Unfortunately, we won’t be living here for long either. I hope we can find an even better place in the future,’ Han Ning said to himself silently.

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