Near noon, sunlight pierced through the mist, casting giant patches of light in the air. Dust particles floated, moving in slow motion like countless tiny galaxies, resembling those tiny universes seen in slides during geography class.
But this was no illusion.
In this era of spiritual power's revival, colorful and dreamlike spiritual energy filled the air.
Those with special mental abilities could sense the subtle fluctuations of spiritual energy and even see it.
As a Rank 1 being, Yu Ziyu naturally could "watch" the spiritual energy.
Staring blankly into the sky, Yu Ziyu couldn't help but be captivated by the sky's dreamy colors.
"So beautiful."
Smiling softly, his gaze shifted back to the canyon.
At this moment, thick fog enveloped the entire canyon, seeming to pour out from the earth itself, endlessly rising from the valley floor and surging upward like tides, rolling onward into the distance.
"In just a few days, this whole mountain will be my hunting ground."
His words full of anticipation, Yu Ziyu showed no attempt to hide it.
In this entire canyon, only he was human.
The rest were animals, even ghosts.
Who could understand his joy right now?
The fog was like another pair of eyes for him.
With the fog's help, Yu Ziyu's perception would improve dramatically.
Although he couldn't detect the smallest details, he could sense major movements.
When that time came, Yu Ziyu would finally feel at ease.
At least as long as humanity didn't resort to mid-range or intercontinental missiles, he would be safe.
That meant he had enough time to grow stronger.
Just as Yu Ziyu was lost in thought, a sudden howl startled him awake.
Looking up, several gray wolves trapped in tree cages suddenly stood up,
"Howl, howl, howl..."
Howling nonstop, their green eyes glowed fiercely.
Wolves were pack animals.
At night, in open fields or quiet forests, if one wolf howled, the others would join, howling into the sky, their sound chilling to the bone.
Now, these wolves trapped in cages bared their sharp teeth and stuck out their long, blood-red tongues, eyes fixed on the nearby golden giant eagle corpse.
"Are they hungry?"
Somewhat speechless, Yu Ziyu's branch slowly stretched out.
After a moment's twist, the branch poked into the cage.
"Howl..."
A howl came, and the wolf bent its hind legs slightly, stretching its front paws forward, ready to pounce, eyes locked on Yu Ziyu's branch.
"You wanna try?"
With a cold sneer, though knowing the wolves couldn't understand, Yu Ziyu's actions expressed his meaning.
He curled his fingers like beckoning—arrogantly provocative.
"Howl..."
Another howl, the wolf nervously stepped back.
It had seen the fierce power of this tree demon before.
Its instinctive respect for "strength" made it hesitate.
But,
"Gurgle, gurgle..."
Its starving stomach's call was too strong.
With a thud, it jumped high, mouth wide and reeking, snapping hard at Yu Ziyu's branch.
"Snap!"
A crisp sound rang out in the thick fog.
To make it clear to other animals, Yu Ziyu deliberately dimmed the fog around him.
Not far away, one wolf shrank into the corner of the cage, trembling uncontrollably.
On its body was a deep whip scar, visible down to the bone.
Whimpering quietly, fear filled the wolf's eyes.
At that moment, the branch slowly reached toward it again...
Little by little,
Close enough to almost touch it, the wolf instinctively bared its sharp teeth.
"Swish!"
In an instant, the branch accelerated and struck the wolf.
With a sharp slap, another deep bleeding wound appeared.
"Still want to bite?"
With a cold smile, Yu Ziyu's branch extended again.
But he was disappointed.
The wolf lowered its head, trembling all over, letting the branch come near.
Yu Ziyu finally shook his head.
"You're smart."
Saying that, his gaze shifted to other animals: white cranes and other gray wolves—surprisingly quiet inside their cages.
"Not a bad way to kill the chicken to warn the monkey."
Yes, killing the chicken to warn the monkey.
Yu Ziyu's patience had worn thin; it was about time to tame these animals.
Judging by the current effect, things looked promising.
Smiling, Yu Ziyu's branch suddenly snapped.
Then, a drop of crystal-clear liquid oozed from the broken end.
As the liquid seeped out, all the animals in their cages opened their eyes.
More remarkably, a wild bull with crescent-shaped black horns slowly lifted itself and rubbed its front hooves against the ground.
Meanwhile, a little monkey atop the treetop screamed sharply and began jumping around.
At the same time, a honey pot that had been frantically digging stopped its movements, slowly emerging from the deep hole in the ground, its mouth happily clicking.
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