Chapter 696: Dimension Exploration!
Fang Mu utilized the innate divine skill [Eye of Omniscience] of the Fool's Shadow to investigate these three peculiar large flowers.
These three peculiar large flowers are called Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers. Their ability is to facilitate the transformation of flesh-and-blood creatures that share the same energy source as themselves.
No wonder they have such a strong attraction to these creatures from the Outer Realm!
The reason why these three Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers haven't yet been consumed by Outer Realm creatures is likely because they haven't matured yet.
Mature Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers are covered in yellow-green fungal threads on their surface, which secrete large amounts of mucus.
Once matured, Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers emit an extremely intense odor.
Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers undergo a transformation every few decades, and for this particular flower to mature, another transformation cycle is required!
The transformation timing of the Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers coincides exactly with the period of tidal activity, meaning this current tide isn't the largest one yet.
When the next Sinister Dusk Empress Flower matures, the tide it generates will be far larger than this one!
Thankfully, I entered this Dimensional World for exploration—otherwise, decades later, when the tide returns, the Out Realm creatures erupting forth would likely pollute the entire ocean.
Even the terrestrial lands where humans live would experience impacts many times greater than now!
Preventing the influence of the Sinister Dusk Empress Flower isn't difficult; it simply requires controlling the flower's odor and preventing its dissemination!
Spirit-smithing Masters can create arrays using spiritual materials to isolate and contain the emission of odors.
If a Grandmaster-level Spirit-smithing Master were brought here to construct an array centered around the Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers, then the tide problem could likely be completely resolved!
Fang Mu planned to study the Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers in the future to see if foreign forces could accelerate their growth.
Since the Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers can only facilitate transformation of creatures with the same energy source, only the local creatures of this world can consume mature Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers.
Fang Mu noticed that Tianyuan Qiongyan and Swallow Gorge Waggle were both focused on the Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers, absentmindedly consuming low-tier Outer Realm creatures.
Fang Mu said,
"You two are both my contract-bound creatures now. Don't say there are three Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers here—even if there were only two, they would still belong to you!"
"However, the Sinister Dusk Empress Flowers are not mature yet, so you cannot consume them for now."
"You will need to wait a while."
Upon hearing Fang Mu's words, the intelligent Swallow Gorge Waggle and Tianyuan Qiongyan emitted two cheerful humming sounds and grew significantly more focused on their feeding than before.
After resolving the situation here, Fang Mu released Lian Dai.
The moment Lian Dai was freed, she immediately activated her energy, conjuring a water curtain in front of Fang Mu.
Lian Dai's aura landed upon Swallow Gorge Waggle and Tianyuan Qiongyan, who were in the midst of devouring other Outer Realm creatures, clearly ready to attack them at any moment.
Seeing this, Fang Mu hurriedly spoke up.
"Senior Lian Dai, both of them are King-level Outer Realm creatures nurtured by my mentor and listen to my commands."
"It's impossible to explore the Dimensional World without their assistance!"
"The aura they release can intimidate and control other low-tier Outer Realm creatures. Taking advantage of this entry into the Dimensional World, I also plan to cultivate them further!"
Fang Mu's words completely shocked Lian Dai. She knew that Qixing had conducted considerable research on Outer Realm creatures and that Qixing's research outcomes far exceeded those of the other two Saint Creators among humans, Eternal Mother Yongle and Han Ming.
Otherwise, only Qixing would be sent to deal with Extraterrestrial Embryos!
But Lian Dai had not imagined that Qixing could actually nurture and control King-level Outer Realm creatures!
Having received a report from Longze, Lian Dai was aware of Tianyuan Qiongyan's characteristics. Among these two King-level Outer Realm creatures before her, it was evident that one of them was Tianyuan Qiongyan!
Fang Mu had anticipated that Lian Dai might recognize Tianyuan Qiongyan, but he had no intention of concealing it from her.
As Lian Dai and Fang Mu explored the Dimensional World together, Lian Dai would gradually uncover more information, and it would become impossible to hide.
As Fang Mu's protector, Lian Dai herself was someone he could trust completely.
Shu Liangjun remained confined within the Spirit Capturing Box, but Fang Mu did not release Shu Liangjun directly.
Shu Liangjun possessed Order-entry strength, which was formidable in the Main World but could easily face danger against the Outer Realm creatures in the Dimensional World.
According to Qi Yue, during the second exploration in the Dimensional World, the Emperor Beast Court had lost more than one Order-level Guardian Beast. Every Guardian Beast reaching the Order level was considered part of the Court's foundation.
The loss of such formidable figures equated to significant damage to the Court's essential strength.
Lian Dai, at most, could protect Fang Mu alone. Adding Shu Liangjun would place enormous pressure on her.
After processing the situation before her, Lian Dai couldn't help but exclaim to Fang Mu.
"Little Wood, Master Qixing's understanding of Outer Realm creatures has reached astonishing levels! With these two King-level Outer Realm creatures, doesn't it mean that those below King-level can no longer threaten us?"
Fang Mu shook his head in response.
"Aunt Dai, the Dimensional World's complexity is beyond imagination. In this vast Dimensional World, we are still like frogs at the bottom of a well."
"Only by conducting meticulous exploration can we reveal the true nature of the Dimensional World."