Otherworldly Desert Dust

With the Dragon Skin Mud Fruit, Chongli Mountain led Wu Hen across several vast plains and long rivers.

The process of taming was extremely long and arduous, so Chongli Mountain and Wu Hen carried plenty of provisions. However, while traversing the resource-rich plains, they often caught fresh supplies to ensure their rations were always sufficient.

After crossing the expansive and beautiful plains, Chongli Mountain led Wu Hen into an exceptionally magnificent and majestic Cangxia Gorge.

Walking through Cangxia, they sometimes climbed steep cliffs, sometimes hiked along winding paths, and at other times slid down the slopes, as if traversing one ink painting after another cascading from the sky, with layers upon layers of rugged contours and perilous paths...

It was Wu Hen's first time experiencing the marvels of the Scroll Realm, and even without any specific purpose, merely hiking through such a landscape was an ultimate spiritual enjoyment.

"Our ancestors loved to observe mountains and gorges, and some talented cultivators gained insight into the Dao from such views. It's actually a transformation of the mind, as cultivation is like climbing to the heavens. The numerous mountains and gorges here represent the numerous tribulations encountered on the path of cultivation. Since you haven't practiced any specific cultivation methods, it's actually a good thing. You will observe the entire gorge from the smallest perspective rather than getting absorbed in it," Chongli Mountain said.

"I just find it very beautiful," Wu Hen said.

"Your wife, on the other hand, could benefit from coming here to view the gorge. It would help her resolve her inner demons," Chongli Mountain said.

"..." Wu Hen didn't know how to respond.

This was a proper Immortal Fairy with a star name, yet Chongli Mountain made her sound like a village girl.

"Uncle, what does 'star name' mean? Du Mao and Gong Qin both have one," Wu Hen asked.

"How would I know? It's just an empty title," Chongli Mountain replied.

"I used to think observing mountains and seas to gain insight into the Dao was nonsense. Now I want to learn from Zhu Zhen," Wu Hen said.

"Then go ahead and observe. I need to go down there to pick something," Chongli Mountain said.

Chongli Mountain grabbed a vine and slid down the steep rock wall.

On the steep rock wall below, there was a tea tree radiating a dual layer of rainbow-like spiritual charm.

Chongli Mountain carefully took out a small tool and delicately excavated the tea tree from the rock wall, even preserving the roots embedded in the stone.

This meticulous process took Chongli Mountain a considerable amount of time.

After carefully wrapping up the tea tree and climbing back up to the path above, he saw Wu Hen standing there, gesturing in the air as if shadowboxing with the magnificent Cang Xia in front of him, just like the elders in the ancient village did when they drank and shadowboxed.

Seeing his serious expression, Chongli Mountain couldn't help but smile in satisfaction.

The mountains, sun, moon, earth, wind, and clouds were the fundamentals of nature that all life forms, regardless of their evolutionary state, depended on.

This young man seemed to gradually understand that the natural Dao was everlasting.

"Uncle, I've had an epiphany," Wu Hen excitedly said to Chongli Mountain.

"What did you realize?"

"The Mighty Creation Fist!" Wu Hen named his newly improved Wild Bull Fist.

"Uh, better use a place name instead."

"Cangxia Fist?"

"That sounds much more profound... So, those fancy martial arts outside are created just like this," Chongli Mountain said.

"Uncle, you're sturdy. Can I test its power on you?" Wu Hen was eager to demonstrate.

"No need. Your wife seems like an Immortal Martial Fool. When you return, show it to her. She'll look at you like a little fangirl, and at night, she won't wait for you to call her. She'll climb on you herself," Chongli Mountain said.

"Makes sense. She's excellent in Immortal Martial, so she makes a good punching bag," Wu Hen nodded.

Using the Ancient Clan people as sparring partners offered no reference value. If even the Sword Fairy couldn't withstand this powerful Cangxia Fist, then even Venerable Desert Dust would have to flee with his tail between his legs!

"Let's go. We've collected the things we need. We have to head to Star Seat Pass," Chongli Mountain said.

"Alright!"

...

Laden with mountains, deep with gorges, Wu Hen noticed that the mythical species inhabiting this place were nothing ordinary. He occasionally saw the Peacock Great Bright King, Nine Infants, Bai Ze, Chao Feng, Ba Snake, and Xiang Liu...

The ancestors were indeed truthful. Wu Hen didn't expect that these mythical creatures, only recorded in ancient human books, actually existed. Seeing their majestic bodies, grander than the mountains and more brilliant than the sun and moon, Wu Hen was both shocked and thrilled!

If he could capture all of them and create a Jurassic Park-like Mountain and Sea Garden, charging seventy-one for admission, no one would think it's expensive, right?

Unfortunately, judging by Chongli Mountain's cautious and serious demeanor, these well-known and named mythical species from the Classic of Mountains and Seas were the elites among mythical species, far superior to the Tianpeng Mountain Pig, Purple Chi, and Thunder Crossing Tai Peng, and it was clear that even Chongli Mountain didn't treat them lightly as mere beasts or livestock!

"Some of them are intelligent and can be tamed, but some treat humans as food. For instance, the Nine Infants, Ba Snake, and Xiang Liu are beyond taming," Chongli Mountain said.

"Oh, what about Bai Ze? Bai Ze looks so cool!" Wu Hen said excitedly.

At that moment, on the opposite side of the mountain pass where Wu Hen and Chongli Mountain were resting, there was a perched, black-feathered Lonely Peak. On that Lonely Peak lay a mythical Bai Ze!

Bai Ze's body was covered in a pure, flawless white fur, like the first snow of early winter, soft and sacred, untouched by any filth.

On its forehead, a pair of crystal-clear horns stood proudly, elegant and majestic, inspiring awe.

Bai Ze's ears were long and agile, gently swaying as if catching every subtle sound carried by the wind, sensing the world's heartbeat.

When Wu Hen gazed at it with a burning look, Bai Ze clearly sensed Wu Hen from across but ignored him. Its fluffy, soft tail hung down to the mountainside, swaying elegantly, noble and mysterious.

"Bai Ze can be tamed, but this particular one... how should I put it? Not recommended," Chongli Mountain said.

"So cool. No man could resist such a Divine Beast, right?" Wu Hen said.

"Yes, but the key to taming isn't just capturing what you see. Don't treat these mythical creatures like Pocket Monsters, thinking you can just throw an Elf Ball at them. You need to thoroughly understand their habits, which often takes several generations of knowledge. Haven't you heard of eagle taming? That method is useless here. The lifespan of a mythical species is incalculable. By the time we're in the ground, they might not even be adults yet," Chongli Mountain explained.

Wu Hen felt both amused and baffled. His uncle knew so much. Was he really from the Ancient Clan? Was he just pretending?

"Of course, it also depends on the creature's personality. For example, your Sword Spirit Dragon is a certified glutton with a screw loose. If you find a Bai Ze with a similar temperament, it could be a rideable mount," Chongli Mountain said.

Just then, Little Yi emerged from Wu Hen's body, using its ghostly tail to whip at Chongli Mountain without hesitation.

Chongli Mountain dodged with a chuckle and waved his hand, "Just kidding. Actually, your little fellow is like us Ancient Clan people, valuing simplicity. Instead of chasing the most elusive eternal strength, it's better to live a comfortable life, relying on the mountains and seas, binding yourself to a reliable source of food..."

"Uncle, can you stop being cheeky? When will the Divine Wind Green Bird you mentioned show up?" Wu Hen asked.

Capturing Bai Ze seemed like a distant dream.

It was better to honestly learn the Taming Skill!

"Chase away that Bai Ze over there, and it might show up," Chongli Mountain said.

Wu Hen glanced at the mythical Bai Ze, especially feeling the divine aura emanating from its pure fur, and decisively sighed, "It's sleeping peacefully; why chase it away? It will eventually go for food when it's hungry."

"So, just wait. A hunter needs patience, especially since we want to capture it alive," Chongli Mountain said.

"Mixing Purple Chi Mud Fruit with Rainbow Rock Tea leaves is irresistible for the Divine Wind Green Bird. I'll remember this bait formula. Does this mean that if I want to capture a Bai Ze, I need to spend a lot of time tracking it, learning its favorite food, its usual paths, and its nest location?" Wu Hen reasoned.

"That's correct, but knowing what Bai Ze likes isn't that complicated," Chongli Mountain said.

"Why is that?" Wu Hen was puzzled.

"Don't you have a mouth? Didn't your parents teach you to ask when you don't know something?" Chongli Mountain said gruffly.

Wu Hen's entire face twitched.

He glanced again at the mythical Bai Ze on the other side, adopting a crazy mindset and shouted, "Hey, Bai Ze little brother over there, what's your favorite food?"

"What's your favorite food~"

"What's your favorite food~"

Wu Hen's voice echoed through Cang Xia Gorge.

But something even more bizarre happened.

The Bai Ze turned its elegant head, its eyes, like those of a white lion capable of seeing through people's hearts, focused on Wu Hen. Then it actually spoke in human language: "Who are you calling 'little brother'? I am female!"

"Uh..."

Wu Hen was utterly stupefied!

Damn, it could talk!

The Bai Ze's voice was clear like a woman's, cold and elegant, not inferior to Immortal Gong Qin's, with an ethereal and melodic quality. Wu Hen strongly suspected that if this mythical Bai Ze took human form, it would undoubtedly be a beautiful, fairy-like woman...

"Human, curb your filthy thoughts," the mythical Bai Ze spoke again, with the demeanor of a noble big sister Divine Beast.

"I..." Wu Hen was embarrassed. How did it know what he was thinking?
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"A mount? Find a stupid bird. Don't think about making me your steed. However, I can tell you that I like to eat humans like you, pure yang males. If you offer your life, I'll allow you to call me by my celestial name in your next life and help you through a tribulation. That way, we'll have a perfect karmic bond," the mythical Bai Ze said.

"Sister Bai Ze, please continue your nap," Wu Hen waved his hand, indicating it wasn't necessary.

Wu Hen didn't expect that characters could collapse, and even mythical beasts could break character!

This Bai Ze, capable of seeing through the human heart, was indeed too stimulating.