"It's indeed brutal. Once you enter, it's a fight to the death—kill or be killed. But such is the law of the world: survival of the fittest. No one can complain about it. Still, I don't think this is the true ability of the Beast Arena," Yi Tianxing said thoughtfully, his gaze fixed on the arena.
"There is indeed more to it," Zhen Youde said confidently. "In every battle within the arena, one side must be a ferocious beast or magical beast, while the other can be of any race. Once a beast wins and kills its opponent, it absorbs ten percent of the opponent's cultivation and mana, even their vital essence and power, all of which is transformed into a Blood Spirit Divine Light. This refines the beast's bloodline, enhances its strength, and may even cause bloodline evolution."
"Conversely, the same applies to human cultivators. If they win, the beast's blood and flesh will turn into a Blood Spirit Divine Light, tempering their body, purifying their bloodline, strengthening their flesh, and boosting their cultivation. The loser dies and loses everything—the winner gains fortune," he explained.
Yi Tianxing's eyes gleamed as he murmured, "This is gambling one's life for power, for a chance at destiny."
It was a cruel method.
Without sufficient strength, you'd die immediately. But even if you were strong, the Beast Arena would always pit you against a beast of equal power—there was no loophole.
"Still, it's undeniably an effective shortcut for rapid growth. And the benefits gained this way are free of side effects. Like a sudden enlightenment, they can be seamlessly absorbed and fused. It's earned through life and death, through battle. It's not a demonic path—it's the Way of Combat," Zhen Youde declared with conviction.
Yi Tianxing pondered. "Where do the beasts in the Beast Arena come from? Are we expected to capture them ourselves? If they're raised in captivity, they'd lose most of their ferocity—completely defeating the purpose."
"Of course not. The Beast Arena contains a natural minor world, specifically for breeding beasts. In there, they can thrive and reproduce. As the arena evolves and grows stronger, this minor world expands accordingly—eventually becoming vast and boundless. The arena will automatically select a suitable beast for each battle. And if a beast wins ten consecutive matches, it's granted freedom through random teleportation to any region. That's one of the arena's rules," Zhen Youde explained.
"A truly fascinating treasure of Heaven and Earth," Yi Tianxing mused. "What's the price of this item?"
He was genuinely interested. The Beast Arena could become a powerful tool to rapidly improve the overall strength of Xuanhuang Town. On top of that, it had potential for constant evolution.
After each battle, the winner only retained ten percent of the spoils—the remaining ninety percent was absorbed by the arena itself. That was the real prize.
"This is a Heavenly Treasure, akin to a naturally born artifact with enormous potential. Though it's currently only a Yellow-grade treasure, comparable to a magic weapon, its potential is immense. That said, potential is just that—potential. Whether it's realized depends on future cultivation. So, the price is 300,000 Eternal Coins," Zhen Youde said.
While powerful, it was ultimately an embryonic treasure—its value lay in what it could become. True top-tier treasures couldn't be measured in mere currency.
"Three hundred thousand Eternal Coins. I'll take it."
Yi Tianxing nodded after a moment's thought.
"And what's this one? Looks like some sort of ancient tree," he asked, turning to another item on the counter.
This treasure resembled a white ancient tree, shimmering with metallic luster and mysterious divine light. Its leaves weren't ordinary foliage, but cloud-like structures that appeared ethereal and dreamlike—stunning in both beauty and mystique.
"You've got a sharp eye, my friend. This isn't just any treasure. It's known as the Palace Tree Treasure. This tree can evolve endlessly and grow actual palaces from its branches—like fruits. These palaces are part of the tree itself. When cultivated properly, it can produce countless palace structures, each with unique mystical properties. It's one of the rarest and most extraordinary Heavenly Treasures," Zhen Youde said with reverence.
The weight of this treasure was clear—it was far beyond ordinary.
"A tree that grows palaces?" Cai Yan couldn't help but express her surprise.
"I've seen trees grow flowers and fruit, but I've never heard of one growing palaces. Is that even possible?" Mu Guiying added in astonishment, awed by how strange this world could be.
"There are tales of Bread Trees that grow loaves of bread, and Heavenly Robe Trees that produce clothes. So a Palace Tree doesn't sound so outrageous. The world is vast—who dares claim they've seen it all?" Yi Tianxing replied calmly.
It didn't surprise him in the slightest. He wouldn't even blink if the tree grew monsters. This world was simply too strange and magical.
"This is a remarkable treasure indeed. What's the asking price for the Palace Tree Treasure?"
"Not cheap. If you want it, one million Eternal Coins," Zhen Youde stated.
That price was several times higher than the Beast Arena—staggering, yet appropriate for such an item.
"I'll take it."
Yi Tianxing didn't hesitate. Money spent would return eventually—especially through such valuable connections with traveling merchants. This was also a way to gather favorable fortune and destiny. A bit of money was a small price.
Another deal, done.
Cai Yan and Mu Guiying both gasped at the vast amount of Eternal Coins involved, but said nothing. To them, the treasures were worth the price.
"Big Brother Yi, look at this doll—it doesn't seem ordinary," Cai Yan said, pointing to a humanoid figure carved from unknown wood. It had a body, limbs, and head—but no facial features. A blank, formless slate.
"This is a Substitute Puppet, another Heavenly Treasure. It wasn't refined by cultivators. Its power lies in absorbing a fatal catastrophe on behalf of its owner—nullifying death itself. Almost any deadly calamity can be blocked once. When triggered, it also teleports the original body to safety—a different location altogether. Truly, it's a lifesaving treasure beyond compare."
Able to thwart death and escape instantaneously—it was priceless, even if usable only once.
"What's the cost of this Substitute Puppet?"
"Such treasures aren't cheap. If you want it—800,000 Eternal Coins. Sometimes, a second chance means everything," Zhen Youde replied.
"Alright, I'll take it."
Yi Tianxing nodded and made the purchase.
"And what's this talisman?"
His gaze landed on a jade talisman, its material unidentifiable. It was crafted from spiritual jade, shimmering with mysterious starlight, as if an entire galaxy flowed within. Its aura was deep and unfathomable, pulling at one's spirit.
"This is a rare and peculiar treasure talisman called the Stellar Immortal Wandering Talisman. It has no offensive or defensive capabilities, but it allows the user to project their divine soul, sending a clone to travel the world like an immortal. You can appear anywhere—north or south, east or west—and explore all kinds of lands. It's not a one-time item, either. It can be used once every thousand years, with each journey lasting up to three months before the power fades and the spirit returns. It's more of a collector's item or toy than a combat tool," Zhen Youde said with a smile.
Clearly, he didn't care for it much.
He had a Far-Traveling Bird—he could experience any place at will. This talisman was basically a novelty to him. Useless, yet too precious to throw away.
Seeing Yi Tianxing as a generous buyer, he figured it was the perfect time to offload it.