Half an hour later.
Lu Yuan led the bruised Fierce-maned Horse away from the Eight Directions Building with satisfaction.
Though the Fierce-maned Horse had been kicked to the point of bleeding, it still looked back every three steps, appearing reluctant to leave.
"It’s normal for young people to be hot-headed, but even when given a chance, you couldn’t pull through."
Lu Yuan shook his head and said.
The little mare from earlier seemed small, but she was truly an Exotic Beast at the Visualization Realm.
And the Fierce-maned Horse, blinded by desire, dared to approach and flirt with her.
Thankfully, it was a mutated Fierce Beast with an exceptionally strong physique.
Otherwise, any other Exotic Beast would have likely been crippled by such a kick.
Hearing this, the Fierce-maned Horse drooped its head in dejection, like a rooster that had been castrated, losing all its previous pride.
"The path of cultivation emphasizes survival of the fittest, power is paramount; as long as you follow me and work hard in cultivation, what kind of mare couldn’t you get?"
Lu Yuan comforted.
"Besides, those Demon Race Great Powers who achieved enlightenment in unique ways, don’t they all have famous names?"
"So if you want to grow stronger, the first thing you need is a good name."
The Fierce-maned Horse nodded repeatedly, eagerly looking at Lu Yuan.
Though it couldn’t speak, it had great spiritual intelligence, wanting Lu Yuan to give it an earth-shattering name.
"I see you’re entirely crimson, like a flame, so from now on, I’ll call you Da Hong."
Lu Yuan said without hesitation.
"Neigh!"
The Fierce-maned Horse had been full of expectation, but upon hearing the tacky name Da Hong, it was so furious smoke nearly came out of its seven orifices, wishing it could kick Lu Yuan to the ground with a hoof.
"Da Hong, Da Hong, vibrant and prosperous. What’s wrong with that?"
Lu Yuan was very satisfied with the name, ignoring the Fierce-maned Horse’s objections and firmly settled on it.
Later, he found an inn in Great Yu City, ordered a large table of dishes, ready to treat himself well.
He had traversed ten thousand mountains, living a primitive life daily, with his nerves constantly on edge.
And nothing could relax a person more than good food and plenty of sleep.
After eating and drinking to his fill.
Lu Yuan returned to his room, washed himself thoroughly, and changed into clothes Mother Lu had sewn for him.
Though the clothing wasn’t exquisitely crafted, it fit well and was much more comfortable than the previous coarse Beast Robe.
Having completed all of this.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, quietly organizing the information he’d obtained from the Four Directions Building.
"Zhenhuang City has been busy deploying troops, temporarily not investigating the disappearance of Lin Zhi and others, meaning the Great Wind Tribe is temporarily safe."
But recalling another piece of news the old man in black had revealed, Lu Yuan’s brows furrowed.
According to the Eight Directions Building.
The Sovereign Datting had been diligent in governance, making the country increasingly powerful and deciding to wage war on the Great Wilderness, to completely wipe out this last obstacle.
On the other hand, the cultivation environment in the Great Wilderness had become so harsh since the descent of the Twin Gods, it’s no longer suitable for Qi Refiners to survive.
"The Heavenly Dao is collapsing, chaos is imminent."
"Before that happens, I must strengthen myself as much as possible to protect both myself and the tribe in the turmoil."
Lu Yuan muttered to himself, feeling a sense of urgency within him.
However, in cultivation, resources, companions, methods, and land are key.
Of these, resources are paramount.
Those Unparalleled Celestial Prides who are renowned in the Great Wilderness not only have extraordinary talent, but also have the full support of their tribes.
Coming from a small tribe, Lu Yuan had already come a long way.
"I am now a Qi Refiner at the Late Stage of the Spirit Embryo Realm, which makes me a top-tier expert even in Great Yu City."
"With my power, obtaining cultivation resources isn’t difficult, but if I go out hunting or take on tasks for others, it would severely hinder my cultivation progress."
Lu Yuan said with some headache.
His foundation was deep and solid, but the resources needed for a breakthrough were tens of times that of ordinary Qi Refiners.
Relying on himself alone to obtain resources, he had no idea how many years or months it’d take to reach the Inscription Realm.
And what he lacked most now was time!
"If only I could acquire a large amount of cultivation resources in a short time."
Lu Yuan thought to himself, continuously using ’Heaven’s Will’, reinforcing this thought.
A wave of exhaustion washed over him, rapidly depleting his energy.
Luckily, his Spirit Embryo was strong, his Spiritual Power vast, enough to support the consumption of ’Heaven’s Will’.
Lu Yuan consumed a few Spirit-Storage Pills, and his body quickly returned to peak condition.
Although there were no hints, he knew his Talent had already taken effect.
However, he was curious about how ’Heaven’s Will’ would realize his wish?
Early the next morning.
No sooner had Lu Yuan left than a servant came to report that someone was already waiting at the inn entrance to see him.
"Someone came looking for me?"
Lu Yuan frowned slightly; a newcomer in Great Yu City, he had no acquaintances or friends.
Why would someone specifically come to visit?
Moreover, according to the servant.
The person looking for him was actually two beautiful women?
Lu Yuan wondered, exiting the inn to see a blue-skirted girl leading a pretty little white horse, unwillingly following a woman in white.
The girl in the blue skirt was mischievous, with a baby face, looking about ten years old.
The woman in white, in her prime, beautiful and appealing.
Statuesque and slightly plump, with a composed elegance evident in her every gesture, clearly from a noble family.
"Sister, it’s that sleazy horse that’s indecent, daring to flirt with Xiaobai."
"I didn’t even cause him trouble, why should I apologize?"