Sunset Forest.
The figures of Di Tian and Furina appeared out of thin air above the forest, then landed steadily on an open patch of ground.
Di Tian let go of his hand, looked around, and said, "Alright, this is the Sunset Forest."
Furina didn't show much surprise, but she still gave him some Face by praising him: "So fast! As expected of Di Tian, your speed is truly incredible!"
Di Tian remained expressionless, his tone indifferent: "No need for praise. Such a small matter is not worth mentioning."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Furina, his expression turning a bit more serious: "Alright, tell me more about the characteristics of that treasure land. Although you said the poison surrounding it is enough, the more detail the better. Those Soul Beasts aren't very intelligent; the more accurate the information you provide, the faster they will find it."
Furina nodded, recalling the description from the original work: "That treasure land is home to the seven absolutes of jade scale flower. The valley's shape is very unique, formed by an ice mountain and a volcano joined together. Those seven absolutes of jade scale flowers surround the entire treasure land; they were planted manually, not growing randomly like wild ones."
She paused and added, "Of course, I don't think Soul Beasts can distinguish such details. I'll still need your help when the time comes, or you could just fly up and take a look; you might see it at a glance."
"Understood. Leave it to me," Di Tian replied crisply.
He unfurled the massive Dragon wings on his back and soared into the high sky. Hovering in mid-air, Di Tian closed his eyes. A majestic mental force Swirled out from him in all directions like an invisible giant net, instantly covering the entire Sunset Forest.
Waves of mental fluctuations were accurately transmitted into the minds of every Soul Beast over a thousand years old. He was issuing orders, passing along the intelligence Furina had described and commanding them to help find that place.
Among those 100,000-Year Soul Beasts, many were unconvinced in their hearts. Although the Sunset Forest was not the Star Dou Great Forest, which Soul Beast that could Cultivate to a hundred thousand years wasn't a local hegemon? Why should they listen to Di Tian's orders?
However, as soon as Di Tian released a sliver of mental force and his aura's pressure, those defiant voices immediately vanished.
The 100,000-Year Soul Beasts obediently lowered their heads and honestly carried out the orders.
Di Tian withdrew his mental force, secretly calculating in his heart: He would have to visit this Sunset Forest frequently in the future. He would make this forest a complete vassal of the Star Dou Great Forest while urging those Ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts to Cultivate well and prepare for the future.
Before long, news came from one of the 100,000-Year Soul Beasts.
Receiving the signal, Di Tian descended from the sky and said to Furina, "Found it."
Furina's eyes lit up.
Di Tian continued, "I don't know what the original owner set up, but even for me, without using mental force, it's hard to see how that place differs from the rest of the forest from the sky."
"But fortunately, the Soul Beasts here know this place too well; they know exactly where they can and cannot go. The treasure land you mentioned happens to be a danger zone in their cognition, one that even 100,000-Year Soul Beasts won't easily approach."
"Follow me." After Di Tian finished speaking, he grabbed Furina, and with a flash of his silhouette, the two disappeared from the spot.
The next moment, they appeared where the seven absolutes of jade scale flowers grew.
Before them was a thick purple poisonous mist permeating the air, emitting an unsettling aura. Within the toxic mist, faint green flowers could be seen, their petals shimmering with a cold, eerie luster.
Di Tian narrowed his eyes, sizing up the scene: "See if this is the place you're looking for. Judging by the growth of these seven absolutes of jade scale flowers, they indeed don't look like they grew naturally; they were planted by someone."
Without even a second look, Furina said with certainty, "Yes, this is the place. There's no second place in the world with so many seven absolutes of jade scale flowers, right? These are the kings among control system plant Soul Beasts. Unless one has overwhelming strength or an Ultimate Attribute, it's very difficult to pass through this Poison Formation."
Di Tian nodded slightly, lost in thought: "Indeed. It seems the original owner of this treasure land was very meticulous, arranging it so hiddenly that no one could find it."
He carefully examined the growth state of those seven absolutes of jade scale flowers. "These flowers are at least ten thousand years old; they were likely planted ten thousand years ago."
He turned to look at Furina and asked, "Who do you think it is?"
Di Tian didn't ask this for no reason. He knew that since Furina could find this treasure land and knew its characteristics, she must also know who its original owner was.
The corners of Furina's mouth curled slightly: "You shouldn't ask who I think it is, but rather, if I know who it is. Of course I know. The original owner of this treasure land was the Poison Douluo from ten thousand years ago. However, later on, this treasure land quickly changed hands and became the property of the Sea God Tang San from ten thousand years ago."
She pointed to the surrounding seven absolutes of jade scale flowers: "These flowers were all specifically planted later by Tang San to set up the Poison Formation. Naturally, they don't look like they grew randomly."
"So that's how it is." Di Tian's brows furrowed slightly, his tone deepening, "You mean to say this place is the property of a god?"
Furina looked at him with a half-smile: "What? The great Di Tian doesn't dare to enter?"
Di Tian snorted coldly, a flash of pride in his eyes: "What a joke, why wouldn't I dare? Although he is a noble God King, so what? He has already achieved Ascension to the God Realm. Even if it were his God Trial grounds, I would still dare to enter."
He paused and sneered, "This place doesn't even count as a God Trial ground, so why wouldn't I dare to enter? A mere Poison Formation, I'll just carry you right over it."
His voice carried a hint of disdain, "Hmph, if you need it, I can even destroy this Poison Formation later."
Furina immediately clapped enthusiastically, her Face blooming with a smile: "Mm, well said! Then I'll thank Di Tian. When the time comes, you can also pick some of the medicinal herbs inside for your Gu Yuena—I mean, for your Lord—to take back."
Di Tian nodded: "Let's go."
With that, he grabbed Furina again, his body moving like lightning as he leaped directly over the mist-shrouded area and landed inside the valley.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was right before their eyes.
Di Tian stood still, his gaze slowly sweeping across the surroundings.
Looking out from the inside, the sky here was completely covered by Seven-colored Poisonous Clouds. Sunlight filtered through the toxic clouds, casting brilliant rainbows within the valley, making it breathtakingly beautiful. That is, provided one didn't know they were poisonous. Once known, it would only make one's scalp tingle and spine chill.
The valley's area wasn't particularly large, but the vegetation was extremely lush. All sorts of exotic flowers, rare herbs, and precious plants could be seen everywhere; some bore brilliant blossoms, while others held strange fruits. Di Tian could clearly feel that many plants emitted significant Soul Power fluctuations. It seemed that the vast majority had already Cultivated into Soul Beasts.
What attracted his attention most was the center guarded by these plants—a lake shaped like a dual-flavor hotpot.
One side was icy white, emitting a bone-chilling cold; the other was fiery red, steaming with scorching heat. Two completely opposite energies coexisted in the lake water without encroaching on each other, forming a delicate balance.
Di Tian narrowed his eyes slightly. He felt two powerful Dragon Clan Bloodline auras within the lake water.
If there were no surprises, he feared that Dragon Kings from the ancient era had fallen at the bottom of the lake. If so, it would explain why such a treasure land existed.
An ancient Dragon King was still a god, after all. Even if only their remains and remnant souls fell into the mortal world, it would inevitably create infinite opportunities and nurture such a treasure land; it was not surprising.
Furina stood beside him, hands on her hips, asking with a beaming smile, "How about it? I didn't lie to you, right? This place really is a treasure land!"
Di Tian withdrew his gaze and looked at her: "You indeed did not lie to me."
He paused, his tone carrying a hint of realization, "You brought me here not just to help you find the place, right? It was also to protect you."
He could feel that among the surrounding plants, many had already Cultivated to a hundred thousand years. Even if an average Titled Douluo were to barge in here, it would be extremely dangerous. Coupled with the aura released by the other surrounding plants and the energy fluctuations from that hotpot-like spring water, any one of those things could cause DMG to a Spirit Master below the Titled Douluo level.
Furina didn't deny it and admitted it generously: "That's right! I want to bring this place under the territory of my Axis Cult, and I also need to plant a special seed here, which is why I need your help."
She thought for a moment and added, "In addition, I need to get a certain book. After all, I don't know much about these Immortal Herbs; it wouldn't be fun if I accidentally ate something poisonous."
"Hm, I understand." Di Tian nodded, his tone steady. "Then let's begin."
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