144: Chapter 144 The Beast Tide Reversed, All Beasts Pay Homage!

Having subdued the Sky-Swallowing Sparrow and gained a massive Opportunity for nothing, Su Changge felt his state of mind clear and his thoughts unhindered.

He stood with his hands behind his back before this ancient Vicious Beast, which was now as docile as poultry, his gaze drifting over its wings that flowed with a dark golden luster, and a thought arose from the bottom of his heart.

Although that Old Yellow Ox had an extraordinary origin and carried with it an air of Return to Simplicity, it was ultimately too slow as a means of transportation.

The journey to the Central Plains was long, spanning hundreds of millions of miles of mountains and rivers; without a suitable mount, he did not know how much time it would waste.

The Sky-Swallowing Sparrow before him, with a speed that could chase the stars and catch the moon, and a form that could blot out the sky and sun, was truly an excellent choice.

He was considering how to speak so that it would fit his identity as a "Master" from outside the world, ensuring his words were both dignified and would make the other party willing.

Unexpectedly, the moment his thought arose, the Sky-Swallowing Sparrow already sensed it.

Such an ancient creature that had lived through endless years possessed intelligence that had long since reached the heavens and earth; it was most adept at guessing human hearts and discerning the will of heaven.

Sensing Su Changge's gaze, which was devoid of malice but filled with scrutiny and consideration, its massive body actually trembled slightly.

The next moment, it voluntarily prostrated its mountain-like massive body, and with its enormous head that could prop up a firmament, it rubbed affectionately against Su Changge's leg in an extremely human-like manner, emitting low, pleasant "cooing" sounds from deep within its throat, full of fawning and flattery.

Its meaning was self-evident: "Senior, please take your seat! This Junior is willing to serve you, traversing the Nine Heavens and ten lands!"

The hand beneath Su Changge's black sleeve paused slightly, and he held the intelligence of this Vicious Beast in even higher regard. His expression remained calm, and he nodded slightly, which counted as his consent.

Just as he prepared to lift his foot and step onto the sparrow's back.

The Sky-Swallowing Sparrow suddenly raised its head and let out a deafening, high-pitched cry that shot straight into the clouds!

"Screech—!"

This sound was not the clashing of metal and stone, nor the fury of thunder, but a decree containing the supreme majesty of an emperor!

The sound waves transformed into visible golden ripples, rolling outwards, instantly piercing through layers of mist and spreading to every corner of the entire Secret Realm, reaching deep into the Sea of Consciousness of every living creature.

This long cry was completely different from its previous monstrous ferocity; it carried an ancient and unique Dao Rhyme. It was not a summons, but a monarch issuing orders to subjects, allowing no creature to resist.

In a mountain col in the distance, Mo Wentian and Lin Gujian were still digesting the shock from just moments ago. Startled by this long cry, their blood surged, and not knowing what was happening, they could only subconsciously grip their weapons and nervously guard their surroundings.

As for Su Changge, standing at the center of the storm with his robes fluttering, his expression showed not a ripple. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky, and vaguely, he had already discerned the intention of this Vicious Beast.

A moment later.

"Roar!" "Awoo!" "Hiss!"

From all directions—from the depths of the Secret Realm, from ancient mountain streams, from the dark riverbeds, and from the lush forest seas—came the sounds of beast roars like a mountain calling and a sea howling.

Those roars were not violent or bloodthirsty, but carried an excitement and devotion originating from the depths of their Bloodline, responding to the decree of their monarch.

Immediately after, the entire earth began to tremble violently; ten thousand ravines echoed in unison, and the mountains swayed.

Countless Yao Beast auras, some strong or weak, some violent or cold, rose into the sky from every corner of the Secret Realm.

They abandoned the Spirit Medicine they were guarding, interrupted their mutual slaughter, gave up their sleeping Immortal Caves, and turned into torrents, gathering towards the core of the Misty Forest at a speed akin to a pilgrimage!

"No... this is bad! Senior, it's a beast tide!"

Mo Wentian was terrified out of his wits, his voice changing pitch. He saw the mist rolling in the distance and dust billowing on the horizon, as if thousands of troops and horses were galloping over. The massive Demonic Qi gathering together was almost enough to dye the sky ink-black.

"This Sky-Swallowing Sparrow is unwilling to submit! It is summoning ten thousand beasts to launch a beast tide and bury us all here!"

Lin Gujian's face was also as pale as paper. The long sword in his hand hummed incessantly, its sword light flickering uncertainly. The premonition brought to him by his clear Sword Intent was an unprecedented deathly silence and despair.

However, Su Changge merely glanced at them indifferently. His gaze was calm, yet as deep as the starry sky.

"Stay calm."

Just two words, without using any cultivation, yet they carried a supreme power that settled the heart. Like the evening drum and morning bell, they instantly dispelled the panic and fear in the hearts of the two.

Looking at the Senior's side profile, which remained as calm as the eternal blue sky against the backdrop of ten thousand beasts galloping, the panic and despair in their hearts miraculously vanished.

That's right, with the Senior here, one glance could suppress a taboo existence like the Sky-Swallowing Sparrow. What was a mere beast tide? Perhaps this was also a part of the Senior's plan, a profound meaning that mere mortals like them could not fathom.

Meanwhile, in other areas of the Secret Realm.

Countless Cultivators from various sects who were fighting bloody battles or cautiously exploring for Opportunity encountered a bizarre turn of events they would never forget for the rest of their lives.

"What's going on? Have these beasts gone mad? Why did they suddenly stop fighting?"

A blood-soaked Cultivator in Daoist robes was being besieged by three three-eyed Yao wolves with auras comparable to the Late Golden Core Stage. His magic power was about to run out, and he was already prepared to burn his essence blood for a desperate fight.

But after hearing that long cry that pierced through the heavens and earth, the three Yao wolves stopped their attacks in unison. The brutality and greed in their eyes instantly faded, replaced by a fanatical devotion.

They didn't even look at him again, turning into three streaks of light and galloping away into the distance.

"Look! In the sky! Those Yao Beasts! What are they doing?"

In another valley, a Cultivator pointed at the distant sky and let out an exclamation of disbelief.

They saw that dozens of flying Yao Beasts, which had originally been fighting in the sky over a "Purple-Veined Dragon Blood Ginseng", had stopped fighting at the same time.

As if they had received some kind of sacred order, they turned their direction in unison, no longer paying attention to the supreme treasure that was within their grasp, but frantically tearing through the air toward the same location.

A scene that left all Cultivators even more bewildered occurred.

Countless Yao Beasts would briefly pause on their way to that unknown destination.

A giant tiger burning with flames carefully dug out a glowing "Earth Fire Golden Lotus" from the depths of the volcanic cave it had guarded for a thousand years, wrapped it in its Yao power, and carried it in its mouth.

A hundred-zhang-long Mysterious Water giant python dove into the bottom of the deep pool it occupied, picked up a piece of "Mysterious Underworld Heavy Water Essence" that glimmered with a faint light from beside the skeleton of an ancient Cultivator, and held it in its mouth.

An unremarkable pangolin even arched out a piece of "Ten-Thousand-Year Wood Heart" exuding rich vitality from deep underground; that was the treasure it had spent its entire life nurturing.

Then, carrying their respective treasures, they continued to sprint toward that direction at an even faster speed.

These incredible scenes left all the Cultivators who witnessed them in deep confusion and shock.

"Are these Yao Beasts... going to some Ten Thousand Treasure Assembly?"

"What they are carrying in their mouths... every single one is a Heaven And Earth Treasure rarely seen in the outside world! Who are they going to present gifts to?"

"What kind of existence could command ten thousand beasts in the Secret Realm to come and pay homage while carrying treasures?"

No one could figure out the reason behind this, but that did not prevent an indescribable sense of awe and panic from rising in their hearts.

Meanwhile, in the center of the Misty Forest.

Su Changge, Mo Wentian, and Lin Gujian had completely lost the ability to speak.

Before them, a magnificent scene was unfolding, one worthy of being recorded in the history of the Eastern Wasteland, or even in the ancient Dao archives.

Thousands upon thousands, an endless number of Yao Beasts, came rushing from all directions.

From the weakest Spirit Light Rabbit with only Qi Refining cultivation, to the powerful Earth-Splitting Bear King and Three-Headed Flood Dragon whose auras could rival Nascent Soul experts, everything was present, encompassing all varieties.

They did not emit any hostility or ferocity.

Arriving a hundred zhang away from Su Changge, all the Yao Beasts automatically slowed their pace and retracted their auras. The fanaticism in their eyes turned into the purest awe and submission. They actually lined up in an orderly fashion according to their strength, not daring to overstep by the slightest bit.

At the very front of the line was an Earth-Splitting Bear King, a hundred zhang tall, with muscles knotted all over its body, exuding a thick Earth-element aura.

It walked cautiously to Su Changge, lowered its massive bear head respectfully, and placed a piece of ten-thousand-year stalactite milk, the size of a water vat, milky white all over, and exuding a refreshing fragrance, very gently at Su Changge's feet.

Afterwards, it dared not look again, slowly retreated to the side, and prostrated its massive body on the ground, retracting all its aura, like a stone statue.

Immediately following was the second, the third...

An emerald-green Flying Mantis offered a metal fragment it had found in the ruins of an ancient battlefield, containing broken Sword Intent.

A single-horned Thunder-Patterned giant python spat out a Thunder Spirit Pearl that it had nurtured in the Thunder Marsh for three thousand years.

One Yao Beast after another lined up, walked forward, and respectfully piled up the various Spiritual Plants, spirit fruits, divine metals, immortal ores, and Heaven And Earth Treasure they had brought in front of Su Changge.

In just a short time of one incense stick, at Su Changge's feet, those priceless treasures—any one of which would be enough to cause Holy Lands and great sects to fight over in the outside world—had already piled up into a small mountain, emitting seven-colored rays of light and treasure energy that shot straight into the clouds.

The rich Spiritual Qi gathered into mist, and the majestic Dao Rhyme intertwined into a canopy, illuminating this area as if it were a divine realm or immortal fairyland.

Mo Wentian and Lin Gujian's breathing had long since stopped; their brains were blank, and they were completely unable to process the information before their eyes that had transcended the limits of imagination.

"Ten... ten thousand beasts coming to pay homage?"

"Carrying treasures... offering gifts?!"

What had they seen? Was this the legendary scene from the Primordial Era where the Human Emperor toured, all spirits bowed, and the hundred clans offered auspicious gifts?!

Su Changge just stood quietly atop that small mountain piled up with countless treasures. He stood with his hands behind his back, his black robes appearing even more profound against the backdrop of the treasure light, his expression indifferent, his gaze as calm as an ancient well without ripples.

These treasures, enough to drive the entire cultivation world crazy, seemed to him no different from the stones and broken tiles by the roadside.

However, deep within his Sea of Consciousness, it was already turned upside down, with waves of wild joy surging one after another.

"I'm rich! This time I've really struck it rich!"

"System! System! Hurry! Hurry and calculate for me! How many emotion points can these things be exchanged for? How many Special Effects can I redeem?!"

【Detected massive amounts of high-value items, complex varieties, containing Spiritual Qi and power of Dao principles, currently performing digitized statistics...】

【Preliminary estimation, the total amount of exchangeable emotion points has already exceeded ten million... the value is still continuing to grow...】

【Do you choose to recycle all, converting them into emotion points?】

The System's prompt sound, at this moment in Su Changge's mind, was nothing less than the most wonderful celestial music in the world, echoing over and over again.