Chapter 0394 – Spreading Warmth

"This is turning a one-time resource into a renewable one. So that's the true purpose of the treasure."

Yi Tianxing's mind surged with insights from the Book of Heaven Without Words. The incense known as Beast Soul Incense wasn't merely for luring fierce beasts and forging the Beast Soul Pill from their essence. When this treasure was used, it had a deeper, more extraordinary purpose—it was meant to evolve into a true heavenly treasure.

If the Beast Soul Pill wasn't consumed immediately upon formation, its spiritual essence would escape and, upon touching the earth, transform into a Beast Soul Pool. The grade of the pool was determined by the number of colors it bore: the more colors, the higher the grade. Seven was the peak, and currently, what lay before them was a five-colored Beast Soul Pool—already a top-tier artifact.

"A renewable source instead of a one-time pill... its value has increased exponentially."

While a single Beast Soul Pill was already priceless, the Beast Soul Pool—which could produce Beast Soul Liquid over time—was far more valuable, especially for a settlement like Xuanhuang Town.

"Waaah! My pill! My precious pill!"

Green Emperor collapsed beside the pool, wailing. He regretted not swallowing the pill the moment it appeared. Now that it had turned into a pool, his dream of being covered in majestic green fur—especially to impress the flower maidens—seemed dashed.

Drip.

A clear sound echoed as a drop of five-colored liquid formed at the bottom of the pool. It shimmered like crystal, swirling with the phantom images of beasts and birds—a mystical sight.

"Treasure!!"

Green Emperor's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he slurped the drop into his mouth. Instantly, his body radiated layers of green light. His aura surged as visible tufts of green fur sprouted near his front legs and slowly spread along his belly.

"I'm growing fur! It's happening! I, the emperor, am finally growing fur!"

He was ecstatic. His bloodline was refined, his power surged, and more importantly, he was one step closer to becoming a majestic, fully-furred dog emperor.

Yi Tianxing observed all this with awe.

"This Beast Soul Liquid truly is miraculous—tempering bloodlines, refining the body, boosting cultivation and potential. It's priceless."

This new heavenly treasure would become a powerful asset for Xuanhuang Town. Whether for internal use or trade, its value was immeasurable.

Jia Xu stepped forward, eyes gleaming.

"Congratulations, my lord. The appearance of this Beast Soul Pool alone more than compensates for all our losses in this battle—it even exceeds them."

Even divine beasts would covet such a treasure. The five-colored Beast Soul Pool was among the highest tier.

Wu Yong, fanning himself, pointed to the outside.

"The Beast Soul Pill has dissolved into a pool, and the scent that attracted the beasts has vanished. Even the Beast Soul Liquid's aura is contained. The beast tide has lost its anchor and is now collapsing."

Outside, the once-frantic beast tide was disintegrating. The stench of blood, the corpses of second-tier beast kings, and even the mighty Godzilla's death left the surviving beasts terrified. They fled in all directions. Some were even trampled to death by their own kind.

The beast tide… was over.

Other villages and towns watched in astonishment. Xuanhuang Town had not only survived the terrifying onslaught but turned the crisis into a stepping stone to even greater strength.

Meanwhile, in a remote village...

A muscular man was furiously spinning a cartwheel using his genitals, sparks flying with each rotation. With a roar, he flung the wheel into the ground, leaving a deep crater. His bronze skin was soaked with sweat, muscles bulging like a beast.

"Damn it! That Beast Soul Incense turned out to be a real heavenly treasure!"

He gritted his teeth in frustration. Had he known its true potential, he'd never have handed it over. Not only did it forge a Beast Soul Pill, but it evolved into a five-colored pool!

"That damn Yi... not only did the beast tide fail to crush Xuanhuang Town, it even made them stronger!"

The man's eyes flashed with hatred but also with caution.

"Yi Tianxing... he's truly favored by fortune. Constantly stumbling into treasure, turning danger into opportunity. Unless I'm 100% certain of success, I can't afford to make another move."

Back in Xuanhuang Town...

With the battlefield soaked in blood and beast corpses piled high, Yi Tianxing gave his next order:

"Count the casualties. Honor the fallen by burying them at the Iron-Blood Great Wall. Clear the battlefield—no part of the beasts is to be wasted."

Beast blood could be used for talismans, bones for artifacts, organs for elixirs—every part held value.

"Yes!!" his soldiers replied in unison.

Citizens joined in as well, eager to help. The tide of volunteers made the cleanup swift and efficient.

Jia Xu stepped forward again.

"Thanks to the Iron-Blood Great Wall, our losses were minimal. We've also cleared most beasts in a 10,000-mile radius. This is an opportunity. I suggest we open our granaries and provide aid to nearby villages. Let our soldiers deliver supplies and demonstrate our commitment to the human race."

Yi Tianxing nodded decisively.

"Approved! Let Yang Yanding lead the escort, and Mr. Wu go with them. Make sure every village feels the warmth of Xuanhuang Town."

Wu Yong's eyes gleamed with understanding.

"Leave it to me. I'll ensure they remember our kindness."

Awooo—!

At that moment, a piercing cry echoed from afar.

A colossal, otherworldly bird was rapidly approaching...