176: A critical hit of 10,000 times the value returns a fully grown Cloud Silkworm Fairy Butterfly!

[Green Intelligence: The Wang Family of the Central Plains and the Taihao Sword Sect are furious over the loss of two Body Integration Stage Grand Elders and are plotting against the Qingyun Dao Sect. They plan to offer a heavy reward to invite the Evil God Race to take action.

It is said that a half-step Great Ascension Stage old assassin from the Evil God Race has accepted the bounty and is preparing to emerge from seclusion to assassinate the Host. It is worth mentioning that the 'Blood Killing Tower', the number one assassin organization in the Central Plains, is actually controlled by the Evil God Race.]

After reading these three pieces of intelligence, Lu Yuan's brows rose slightly, and a playful arc curled at the corners of his mouth.

"Li Changsheng? Diligence can make up for a lack of talent?"

"An interesting character indeed. This kind of steady, low-profile, divine-path-attaining style... if he were allowed to grow, he might be even more troublesome than those Sons of Destiny born with divine bodies."

Lu Yuan lightly tapped his knee with his finger, calculating silently in his heart.

This was like a 'grinding' player who used cheats, relying purely on time and perseverance to level up all their skills to the maximum. Such people were often meticulous and never fought an unprepared battle.

"Ten years of preparation, all for this one butterfly?"

"What a pity, you've met me."

Lu Yuan shook his head, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

"I'll take these ten years of your hard work with a smile."

As for the third piece of intelligence regarding the Evil God Race's assassination, Lu Yuan only glanced at it briefly before ignoring it.

A half-step Mahayana assassin was certainly terrifying, but for the current Lu Yuan, who held two offensive-type Transcendent Spiritual Treasures and one defensive-type Transcendent Spiritual Treasure, if the opponent dared to come, it would just be delivering another head.

His attention was completely focused on that Cloud Silkworm Immortal Butterfly.

"Ninth on the Primordial Myriad Races List, Royal Bloodline."

"Its Origin Pollen can assist in Dao enlightenment and heal Wounds of the Great Dao, while its Cloud Silkworm Silk can be used to refine Transcendent Spiritual Treasures."

"This is simply a mobile treasure vault and a super support."

Lu Yuan stood up, a sharp light bursting from his eyes.

"No time to lose; delay brings trouble."

He took a step forward, and his figure instantly vanished... Southern Ridge, Primordial Vicious Nest.

This was a Forbidden Ground forgotten by the world, shrouded year-round in Seven-Colored Miasma. There were no sun, moon, or stars here, only eerie flowing lights shuttling through the void.

Every plant and tree here could contain fatal poison, and every inch of soil could be a burial ground for the withered bones of Primordial Vicious Beasts.

Rip!

The void was torn apart like silk cloth.

Lu Yuan's figure emerged calmly from the spatial tunnel.

With the eighth molt Law of Space enveloping him, he walked through this dangerous place as if on level ground. The miasma, which was enough to corrode the protective spiritual light of the Body Integration Stage, was automatically repelled by an invisible spatial force when it came within three zhang of his body.

"It's right ahead."

Following the coordinates provided by the System, Lu Yuan's gaze pierced through layers of mist, locking onto a hidden valley located at the core of the Vicious Nest.

That valley was completely different from the gloomy terror of the outside world.

Countless strange spiritual flowers and exotic herbs grew within the valley, emitting an alluring fragrance. Pink specks of light floated in the air, dreamlike and ethereal, like a fairyland from a fairy tale.

However...

Lu Yuan sensed an extremely dangerous aura within those pink specks of light.

"A Realistic Illusion..."

Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly: "If not for my Eye of Delusion Breaking Gold, I'm afraid that if I got even a little closer, my Divine Soul would unconsciously sink into it, eventually becoming nourishment for this sea of flowers."

This was the Innate Divine Ability of the Cloud Silkworm Immortal Butterfly—weaving illusions to make the false appear real.

"Eye of Delusion Breaking Gold, open!"

Two golden divine lights shot out from Lu Yuan's eyes, instantly seeing through the layers of falsehood before him.

In the deepest part of the valley, atop a Seven-Colored Mulberry Tree a hundred zhang tall, lay a giant silkworm baby that was snow-white and as translucent as jade.

It was about a zhang long, with cloud patterns flowing over its body. It was currently in a half-asleep state, occasionally spitting out strands of seven-colored smoke as thin as hair, maintaining the illusion of the entire valley.

A juvenile Cloud Silkworm Immortal Butterfly!

Although it looked harmless, the mental fluctuations it emitted had truly reached the level of the Body Integration Stage!

Lu Yuan did not rush forward, nor did he use force to suppress it.

According to the intelligence, this kind of creature had the mind of a young child and responded to kindness rather than force. If he used force, it would likely choose to perish together with him, self-detonating its Origin.

"Since you like to dream, I'll give you a beautiful one."

Lu Yuan's lips curled slightly as he sat cross-legged in the void, his hands forming a strange and profound hand seal.

"Formless Heavenly Demon Art—Great Dream of a Thousand Autumns!"

Buzz!

An invisible and formless, yet all-encompassing Divine Soul fluctuation spread out from Lu Yuan's brow.

This fluctuation had no offensive nature; instead, it was filled with a warm, peaceful, and serene aura.

It was like a gentle spring breeze, silently blowing into the valley, past the Seven-Colored Mulberry Tree, and finally lightly caressing the snow-white cloud silkworm.

Under Lu Yuan's weaving, a flawless dream world slowly unfolded.

In this dream, there were no natural enemies, no killing, and no fear.

The world was filled with Innate Spiritual Qi so dense it was almost liquid, and legendary Immortal Medicines could be seen everywhere. The sky was a brilliant aurora, and the ground was made of soft clouds.

The Cloud Silkworm Immortal Butterfly felt as if it had returned to its mother's embrace. That sense of security and satisfaction from the depths of its Soul made it unable to resist letting out a comfortable hum.

"Ji..."

Its originally tense mental defenses completely collapsed at this moment.

In the dream, it saw a figure radiating golden light like a god, smiling and reaching out a hand toward it.

That figure carried the aura of the Great Dao it craved most, as if by following him, it could remain intoxicated in this beautiful dream forever.

In reality.

The cloud silkworm that had been lying on the tree slowly opened its eyes.

In those ruby-like compound eyes, there was no longer any vigilance or hostility, only pure attachment and longing.

It wriggled its body, turned into a streak of light, and proactively flew in front of Lu Yuan, gently rubbing its soft head against Lu Yuan's palm, conveying a thought of submission.

No contract was needed, no force was required.

It had surrendered of its own accord.

"Good."

Lu Yuan reached out to stroke its cool, smooth skin, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Subduing a Primordial Royal Race without shedding a drop of blood!

Just then.

A familiar System notification sounded in Lu Yuan's ear again, exploding like heavenly music.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully intercepting the Son of Destiny Li Changsheng's golden Opportunity: Primordial Royal Race · Cloud Silkworm Immortal Butterfly (Juvenile)!]

[Triggered Ten-Thousand-Fold Critical Hit Return: Primordial Royal Race · Cloud Silkworm Immortal Butterfly (Adult · Mahayana Middle Stage)!]

[Note: The reward has been automatically replaced and the master-servant contract has been signed. This creature is absolutely loyal to the Host and will never betray you.]