Chapter 348: The Giant Beast

Zi Qi, Yuan Mou, and Yuan Chi stared at Chen Xiao as if he were a monster.
Chen Xiao’s movements had been fluid and seamless, without any pause. In just an instant, five warriors at the peak of the first level of the Earth Realm died at his hands.
Moreover, throughout this process, Chen Xiao’s strength remained at the first level of the Earth Realm.
“How… did you do that?”
Yuan Chi stared at Chen Xiao in disbelief and asked.
“Just five bandits,” Chen Xiao replied calmly, pretending not to know anything about these five. He had also realized that the rules of the Heavenly Realm were extremely powerful, restraining the strength of these formidable beings.
Practitioners at the first level of the Earth Realm couldn’t absorb soul energy, so the three of them didn’t suspect that Chen Xiao had acquired their memories.
“If you lived here alone for three years, I believe you could do the same.”
Chen Xiao acted very naturally, his every move resembling that of someone who had lived alone in the mountains for three years. Though still wary, the three no longer doubted his identity after seeing his behavior.
They had also witnessed Chen Xiao’s prowess—if he had attacked them when they were unprepared, none of them would have survived. Thus, their vigilance toward him increased significantly, as they guarded against him consciously or unconsciously.
This was exactly what Chen Xiao wanted—to create a distance between himself and them and avoid getting too close.
With the fur of the Golden Ape King on his body, his identity was clearly extraordinary. Moreover, behind these three were enormous family forces. If he became too close to them and attracted the attention of those behind them, revealing his true nature, it would be disastrous.
The moment Chen Xiao killed those five, he sensed a powerful consciousness sweeping over him, which filled him with fear. So, in that instant, he hid all his strength. Now, he was a true Void God, a practitioner at the first level of the Earth Realm in the Heavenly Realm.
“Until I can fully hide my Origin Spirit Fire and Heavenly Map, I’d better stay low-key and behave properly,” Chen Xiao resolved in his heart.
“Heh, I see. Indeed, actual combat is the best way to hone one’s strength,” Yuan Mou said, his eyes gleaming as he began to calculate quickly.
Soon, the four continued on their journey. At this point, Zi Qi and the others kept a slight distance from Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao didn’t mind. Deep in his mind sea, his Main Divine Entity, hidden in countless parallel spaces, was rapidly absorbing the memories of those five.
“The Heavenly Realm, ninety-nine continents!”
Chen Xiao pondered silently after obtaining those memories.
From their memories, he learned that this place was indeed the Heavenly Realm. The entire realm was divided into three continents, each with thirty-three continents, totaling ninety-nine continents.

And the area of each of these continents is almost as large as a star system in the universe. The entire Heavenly Realm is vast and boundless.
Chen Xiao is currently on the Central Continent of the Heavenly Realm, specifically on Yuanzhou, the most central continent of the Tiexian Continent. This Fallen Mountains range is a dangerous area deep within Yuanzhou, even infamous for its peril throughout the entire Heavenly Realm.
The Tiexian Continent is the center of the Heavenly Realm, while Yuanzhou is the very core of that center. Yet, it is precisely because of the existence of these Fallen Mountains that Yuanzhou has become a paradise for countless adventurers. It is extremely chaotic here, with no single dominant force ruling over it.
As for Zi Qi and Yuan Mou, they are members of a powerful faction from another continent, Xuanzhou. They came to the Fallen Mountains in search of a spiritual herb called Zhu Ling Cao to participate in their family’s assessment.
Moreover, Chen Xiao has gained a more detailed understanding of the hierarchical structure in the Heavenly Realm.
The Earthly Realm is divided into three tiers: Earthly Tier 1 to Earthly Tier 3. Earthly Tier 1 and Tier 2 correspond to the Virtual Gods and True Gods in the universe, but Earthly Tier 3 has not reached the level of the Primordial Spirit God, yet its realm surpasses that of the True Gods.
The Heavenly Realm is also divided into three tiers. Each tier in the Heavenly Realm represents a huge leap in power. For example, if Heavenly Tier 1 is equivalent to the third level of the Primordial Spirit God, then Heavenly Tier 2 would be the sixth level—this is extremely terrifying. Once one reaches the Heavenly Realm, advancing one tier for a Heavenly Being is equivalent to those cosmic gods advancing three tiers.
Of course, it is also extremely difficult to advance further once one reaches the Heavenly Realm.
“Were these Heavenly Beings willing to be sealed, or was there truly some extraordinary figure from the realms of gods and darkness who sealed such a terrifying world?”
After learning the true situation of the Heavenly Realm, Chen Xiao found it even more incredible. Such a world—perhaps even those so-called godly rulers who control the rules couldn’t seal it?
And how could such a vast Heavenly Realm lack powerful beings at the level of godly rulers? Their number might far exceed that of the realms of gods and darkness.
“These three have complex backgrounds. After leaving the Fallen Mountains, let’s stay on Yuanzhou. Yuanzhou is a place full of mixed elements—quite suitable.”
Chen Xiao had made up his mind. He would stay on Yuanzhou for now. Once his strength improved enough to hide the Heavenly Map and the Primordial Spirit Fire from stronger opponents, he would set out immediately to search for his mother.
But for now, he didn’t leave those three right away. He had sensed that a powerful will was constantly protecting them, though they themselves were unaware of it—so were those who might try to scheme against them.
This powerful will was likely at least at the level of a ruler, showing the strength of the family behind them.
The four of them crossed this valley. Beyond it lay a vast open area covered with low shrubs. Yet they did not proceed any further.

In their eyes, it was obvious at a glance that this open area was actually a terrifying swamp—what appeared to be solid soil was, in truth, dreadful mud.
“What should we do?” Zi Qi glanced at Yuan Mou and asked hesitantly.
In the celestial realm, only those who reached the Heavenly level could soar through the air, while cultivators at the Earthly level could not.
At that moment, all four of them saw that in the center of this vast swamp, there were bright red grasses swaying in the wind. From these red grasses, a powerful spiritual energy radiated, even making Chen Xiao feel his own vital energy stirring.
“It’s indeed a celestial spirit herb!”
Chen Xiao couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration at those red spirit herbs.
“There are so many red spirit herbs,” Yuan Chi said in shock. Then, he rushed forward abruptly, intending to go over.
“Wait!”
Yuan Mou pulled him back and said, “Red spirit herbs are said to be precious treasures of the universe. There are so many here, yet no living being comes to harvest them. Isn’t that strange?”
In fact, a mere swamp shouldn’t pose a challenge to Earthly-level cultivators. But with these red spirit herbs here and no creatures coming to pick them, there must be great danger involved.
Yuan Mou, true to his name, was extremely cautious and calm.
Chen Xiao frowned, his eyes fixed intently on the open area in the center of the swamp where the red spirit herbs grew.
“Damn it, it’s a giant beast.”
Chen Xiao’s vision was naturally sharper than theirs. Although he had suppressed his strength, it didn’t hinder his spiritual perception. He had realized that the area where the red spirit herbs grew deep in the swamp was actually the dorsal fin of a terrifying giant beast.
Chen Xiao stepped back slightly, his pupils narrowing. Seeming to sense their arrival, the beast in the swamp began to move slightly.
Suddenly, a huge head, over a hundred meters in diameter, emerged from the water. A pair of blood-red eyes stared intently at the four of them.
“A beast at the level of a Supreme God…”
Chen Xiao gasped. This beast, in the universe, would undoubtedly possess the power of a Supreme God—even ordinary lower-level Supreme Gods wouldn’t be its match.
Yet, the beast didn’t attack the four of them. Its head rose slightly as it looked up at the sky, emitting deep roars, as if conversing with something.
Chen Xiao understood that it must be the willpower of the sovereign entity that had been guarding them.
“Roar!”
In the next moment, the beast let out a roar. One of the red spirit herbs on its back turned into a streak of light and flew into Zi Qi’s hands.
“You three may leave. He stays.”
The beast spoke in human language to Chen Xiao and the others.
“This…”
Zi Qi and the others exchanged glances, then glanced at Chen Xiao apologetically before turning and leaving without hesitation.

“Could it be that we really have to use Tianlong You this time?” Chen Xiao bit his lip. In the face of this giant beast, if he didn’t use Tianlong You, he probably had no chance of escaping at all.
“You’re quite strange.”
The giant beast looked at Chen Xiao, a hint of curiosity in its eyes. “There’s something familiar in your body. What is it?”
“Hm?” Chen Xiao raised his head and stared straight at the beast, saying, “Senior, you’re joking. I’m just a low-level martial artist. You can see through my body with just one glance. What’s strange about that?”
“I’ll know whether that’s true or not after I devour your memories.” The beast suddenly opened its mouth wide and lunged at Chen Xiao.