In the heart of Crescent Moon Valley, numerous wooden houses and stone caves were built along the mountainside, forming the core of the sect. This secluded area was typically reserved for individuals holding important positions. Meanwhile, those with low cultivation realms and lesser ranks resided in stone dwellings that had been expanded outward.0

However, the once peaceful Crescent Moon Valley had recently lost its tranquility.0

From deep underground, muffled beastly roars would echo intermittently, rippling through the valley in layers, disturbing the silence. Yet, no one dared to voice complaints or question the source of the sounds, for they all knew exactly where they came from—deep beneath the earth.0

Everyone knew exactly where those roars came from!0

Inside a vast mining cave, furious roars erupted continuously. Thick iron chains, as thick as a person’s arm, clattered violently as they strained against the fierce struggles of the beast trapped within. An ordinary rogue cultivator would have likely been scared out of their wits, for the creature unleashing such rage was none other than a second-tier Explosive Ape.0

Yet, Luo Chen, seated cross-legged atop a massive boulder opposite the beast, remained utterly unbothered. A jade scroll was pressed against his forehead, his eyes tightly shut.0

After a long moment, he finally lowered the jade scroll and muttered to himself, “Following the Myriad Beast Sutra's method, I have tormented this beast for a full seven days. It has lost its demon core, leaving it powerless to resist.”2

"With this double blow, combined with the Spirit Enslavement pill given by Tian Xingzi and the infusion of a cultivator's spirit consciousness, it should now be possible to enslave it.0

"Though my spirit sense cannot extend outward, my soul foundation, along with the Soul-Intimidation, should allow me to achieve the same effect as described in the Myriad Beast Sutra."0

Taking a deep breath, his white robes fluttered despite the absence...0