Chapter 450: Chapter 450: Gray-toothed Lynx

Walking out of the room and into the small courtyard outside, Zhang Yuan tilted his head up to gaze at the boundless sky.

The warm sunlight shone on his face, making him feel as if he were in a different world.

For the past month, Zhang Yuan had been in seclusion in the Quiet Chamber.

Fully focused on cultivating the "Six Harmonies Qilin Body."

When thirsty, he drank a sip of clear water from the gourd, and when hungry, he took a Fasting Pill exchanged with Daoist Merit.

Over the span of more than thirty days, his height and physique had shrunk a bit, yet his body had once again surpassed its limits.

At this moment, Zhang Yuan had faintly touched a higher level of the "Six Harmonies Qilin Body."

But there was still a thick barrier in the way.

And this barrier was obviously not something easily broken!

Closing his eyes and then reopening them, within Zhang Yuan’s pitch-black pupils flames seemed to ignite, and at the deepest point of his pupils, the Qilin True Pattern emerged, an invisible aura exuding from his body.

The next moment, Zhang Yuan suddenly clenched his fist.

His knuckles emitted a crisp resounding sound!

He let out a long breath.

Then activated the Divine Nest’s first host, the Black Giant Ant.

Five times, ten times, fifteen times, twenty times, twenty-one times...

Twenty-two times!

When the Black Giant Ant’s extraordinary ability was amplified to twenty-two times strength, Zhang Yuan felt his new limit.

He suddenly punched towards the sky.

Bang!

The force of the punch pierced the air, instantly erupting with a heart-stopping thunderous roar.

The sound shook the four sides!

Retracting his fist, Zhang Yuan felt more powerful and robust than ever before.

Under the empowerment of twenty-two times strength, he even had the confidence to punch through Yue Yihuo’s Gang Armor defense!

This was the true power of the Divine Nest Host.

For the next three days, Zhang Yuan didn’t train tirelessly; instead, he completely relaxed his body and mind.

During the day, he explored the scenic wonders of Upper Scenic Celestial, and at night, he enjoyed food and entertainment at Lin Xian Manor.

The improvement in his cultivation realm of the "Six Harmonies Qilin Body" brought a significant enhancement to his physique; Zhang Yuan needed some time to adapt to the new changes, aligning his body and Divine Soul.

At least before forging his Martial Soul, this adjustment was essential.

Alternating tension and relaxation is the way of cultivation!

And when his state reached a new peak, Zhang Yuan set off once more into Mo Yuan.

Searching for the lynx that could trigger a reaction from the Divine Nest!

Previously, Zhang Yuan had invested a lot of Source Material to upgrade the tier of the Divine Nest to Level 6.

Thus, he gained a brand new nest room.

And Zhang Yuan’s purpose in doing so was precisely for this peculiar lynx.

He had already identified it as the seventh host!

But opportunities like this are really hard to come by.

Before, when Zhang Yuan encountered it, there wasn’t an empty nest room to accommodate it, so he could only watch it slip away.

Now, with a new nest room, searching again felt like finding a needle in a haystack.

He searched back and forth in the area where he previously discovered the lynx for four to five days.

He defeated numerous fierce and strange beasts but still couldn’t find the target.

Dead? Ran away? Or was it just passing by then?

Zhang Yuan couldn’t tell.

With no other option, he returned to the Martial Pavilion to ask for advice.

"Master Wei."

Inside the Quiet Chamber of the Martial Pavilion, Zhang Yuan respectfully saluted the Dharma Transmission Elder Wei Long.

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, Wei Long looked calm as he said, "Zhang Yuan, you haven’t been here for some time."

Zhang Yuan quickly explained, "Recently, I’ve been in seclusion cultivating the Six Harmonies Qilin Body, and I’ve achieved a minor breakthrough."

"Minor achievement?"

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Wei Long’s face: "You’re being too modest."

Zhang Yuan felt embarrassed: "Master Wei, you have sharp insight!"

This Dharma Transmission Elder is incomparable to ordinary Tier Six; his cultivation is unfathomable, and his knowledge and experience are exceedingly profound.

Zhang Yuan learned many things from him, greatly benefiting his own cultivation.

The Daoist Merit he spent was truly worth it.

That’s why when faced with a problem, the first person Zhang Yuan thought of was Wei Long.

Wei Long shook his head, choosing not to continue with that topic, and asked, "What brings you to me today?"

Zhang Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Master Wei, do you happen to know of a fierce beast like this..."

He detailed the appearance and characteristics of the lynx he had previously encountered.

After listening, Wei Long said without hesitation, "What you’re describing should be the Gray-toothed Lynx!"

The Gray-toothed Lynx is a type of lynx.

But unlike an ordinary lynx, it is extremely rare, its combat power is extraordinary among its kind, not only adept at stealthy ambushes but also capable of tearing apart tigers, leopards, bears, and boars alive, with claws and fangs incredibly sharp.

This lynx possesses four extremely sharp fangs, with a bite force so strong that even Tier Five martial artists can’t withstand it.

Only Tier Six experts’ Gang Armor can hold against it!

And the Gray-toothed Lynx is a solitary fierce beast, elusive and hard to track, making hunting extremely difficult.

Wei Long’s extensive knowledge indeed covered a lot about this rare fierce beast.

The Dharma Transmission Elder asked, "Why are you inquiring about the Gray-toothed Lynx? Is there a Daoist Merit task at the Merit Hall?"

"No."

Zhang Yuan answered truthfully, "I encountered one before, recently wanted to capture it for observation, but couldn’t find it."

Wei Long didn’t ask why Zhang Yuan wanted to capture the Gray-toothed Lynx; he summoned a Daoist Child and gave some instructions.

The latter soon brought over a thick tome.

Wei Long handed the tome to Zhang Yuan: "This ’Mo Yuan’s Record of Exotic Beasts’ contains records about the Gray-toothed Lynx. Take it as a reference."

Zhang Yuan accepted it with both hands, sincerely grateful: "Thank you, Master Wei!"

"You’re welcome."

Wei Long waved it off and said, "Zhang Yuan, you have outstanding talent in martial arts. It’s best not to waste time on trivial pursuits."

Zhang Yuan bowed respectfully: "I understand, Master. I will keep it in mind!"

"Mm."

Wei Long suddenly said, "By the way, the selection for Martial Pavilion External Guardian last time, the duel with Yue Yihuo was problematic."

Hmm?

Zhang Yuan was slightly taken aback.

It’s been more than a month since then, and Yue Yihuo has already left Upper Scenic Celestial.

Why was Wei Long bringing it up now?

Could the situation have changed?

Keeping his expression neutral, Zhang Yuan said, "I humbly ask for your guidance, Master Wei."

Wei Long gave him a deep look: "The message slips were tampered with, which led to an issue with the draw. The Sect has already investigated and disciplined those involved."

"As for the Yang family..."

The Dharma Transmission Elder said lightly: "They’ve paid the due price, but they will surely hold you accountable as well, so be careful."

Indeed!

Zhang Yuan suddenly understood.

He felt it was too coincidental back then, and now he realizes there was foul play.

Come to think of it, the Yang family does have their ways, doing everything possible to deal with him!

With old grudges unresolved now met with new grievances, Zhang Yuan wasn’t too concerned, for he has nothing to fear.

No matter the Yang family’s might in Qianjing, they can only kill him once.

The enmity between the two sides can never be reconciled!

But Zhang Yuan still remembered Wei Long’s reminder.