Chapter 38：Spine-Chilling Thoughts
However, on the other hand...
Allen didn't believe that the things he had just thought of as a newcomer to mysticism wouldn't have occurred to the seasoned mystic extraordinaries.
Is there some hidden danger or risk in doing this?
Or have they already done it, and he just doesn't know?
At this thought, Allen shivered again!
Some things, once deeply pondered, can be truly horrifying!
Would a mystic race with new abilities, surpassing ordinary humans, really abide by the rules set by humans?
Beneath the wild surface of the Gondwana world, could there be some unknown terrifying truth hidden?
Allen made a basic assumption based on his knowledge and experience: "Mysticism can enable one to become an extraordinary being, enhancing strength and even extending lifespan, thus potentially creating a whole new race."
Based on this assumption, according to biological theories, if reproduction came at the cost of endangering life or even sacrificing life, then creatures would never choose to reproduce.
For example, in harsh environments, organisms instinctively reduce or cease reproduction.
The reason organisms choose to reproduce is because life has an end, and genes need to be passed on, driven by instinct.
But once the basic assumption of mysticism is introduced, all ethics and morals based on reproduction and survival would be completely overturned!
This was also why Allen disliked or even hated magical fantasy works in his previous life; using human language and morals to describe a race that surpasses humanity is pure fantasy!
But now, Allen found himself in such a situation!
Allen wasn't sure if mysticism could achieve long-term life extension or even immortality.
However, he couldn't rule out the possibility!
Once such a possibility exists, no matter how slim, then his basic assumption could be valid!
And everything about mystic extraordinaries would be built on this theoretical foundation!
To put it more brutally and bluntly, cannibalism is taboo in the earthly world due to the fatal threats posed by prion diseases and other genetic instincts.
However, if one steps into mysticism and becomes extraordinary, and if they can avoid such risks, then cannibalism would be permissible and might even be advocated for some reason!
Considering the issue of long-term life extension for mystic extraordinaries, if a mystic extraordinary gives birth to an offspring that significantly aids their own survival and strength, then even a tiger eating its cubs becomes possible!
In an instant, Allen was drenched in cold sweat!
He thought of many, many things...
The more he thought about it, the more his spine tingled.
He prided himself on being cunning and ruthless, but he realized he could never do such things!
Or rather, he couldn't accept it, at least not for a long time to come.
However, Allen suddenly thought of Carl, the young noble heir who was living well.
And his father, a second-tier beast tamer, was also a mystic extraordinary.
With this in mind, perhaps his speculations were just fantasies, or maybe they lacked certain factual bases leading to incorrect conclusions.
"Hmm... Anyway, at this stage, the plan to establish a bloodline base seems to have more advantages than disadvantages!"
Allen was not one to be indecisive. After deciding not to delve deeper into these thoughts for now, he still decided to establish a bloodline base.
Using the bloodline base and adopted orphans as the core, he would build a young and vigorous force!
Initially developing quietly, once the force was strong enough, he would rely on his own strength to seize the top position.
With a loyal base force, he aimed to establish a nation, or better yet, an empire! Completely radiating control over the western continent!
As the team ventured deeper, the density of vegetation in the rainforest increased.
In the Bakken River area, with its suitable climate and abundant rainfall, all plants were desperately competing for one resource—sunlight!
Tall trees grew side by side, fearing that their kind would outgrow them and block the crucial sunlight.
Such fierce competition had been ongoing for tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years.
This had created towering trees in the rainforest, often reaching hundreds of meters!
In some areas rich in vitality and containing extraordinary energy, trees could reach up to 300 meters!
Such giant trees surpassed ordinary hills and mounds.
Walking under these towering giants, with their canopies blocking the sunlight, the dark and damp environment created an indescribable sense of oppression.
In areas occupied by such giant trees, the lower layers of vegetation found it hard to survive.
Through countless rounds of natural selection, only shade-loving and moisture-loving specialized plants remained.
Especially vines that clung to the giant trees.
Allen and his team meandered through the massive brownish-green trunks along a secluded path, resembling ants.
"Continue patrolling along this path," Allen instructed.
He wasn't really wasting time slowly patrolling the forest. As a plant mage, Allen was like a fish in water in the rainforest.
His natural perception was greatly enhanced, connecting with countless plants and listening to faint sounds. Standing still, Allen could detect movements within a 500-meter radius.
Following Allen's orders, the team continued along the path.
Allen, alone on his large stag, disappeared into the forest, heading towards the river.
This patrol wasn't just to combat poaching and illegal logging gangs but also to fell a batch of mature red trees.
As the actual controller of the Estuary Rainforest area, Allen could openly conduct logging and hunting activities.
Of course, this wasn't the most important task.
Three days ago, Peter had sent a message that the tribal hunter who sold the wings of the Blue Flash Butterfly and insect products had reappeared in the black market.
Following Allen's instructions, Peter had connected with the hunter and learned that he was a member of a hunting tribe in the Rainforest Insect Valley.
Allen had once collected a large number of mysticism books, geographic maps, and various knowledge books.
While he didn't find any mysticism-related books, he did spend a lot of money on maps and related books.
A detailed atlas of the Redwood Kingdom's continental geography mentioned the Rainforest Insect Valley.
The continental terrain of the Redwood Kingdom is a square, which can be seen as four inverted triangles forming a square. The capital, Markland, is on the left, isolated overseas, occupying the western side of the square, forming one triangle.
So, the left triangle is an ocean and an isolated island.
The other three triangles are the mainland, with two major rivers, the Bakken River and the Bata River, meeting at the center of the square, where they flow into the sea.
The Bata River is above the Bakken River. According to the map, the Bata River is in the north, and the Bakken River is in the south.
The Bakken River originates from the eastern city of Barlow.
The endpoint of the Bakken River is the Rainforest City of Bakken, located in the southwestern corner.
The Rainforest Insect Valley is located upstream of the Bata River, in the northeast direction.
Starting from the origin city of the Bata River, the Highland City of Bachew, the river flows through a hundred kilometers of canyon, extending to the river bend valley of Barr.
This long and narrow valley, eroded by the rushing river, forms a huge canyon with a drop of tens to hundreds of meters.
The climate inside the canyon is hot and humid, with unique flora and fauna, vastly different from the rainforest, forming a distinct insect valley area.