Mo Yuan.

In the lush and verdant forest, a clear stream quietly flowed.

Squeak—

Suddenly, a sharp scream abruptly shattered the tranquility, echoing into the depths of the dim forest.

By the stream, a plump Fire-Eared Rabbit was desperately struggling.

Its right leg was firmly stuck in a crevice between rocks, and despite its struggle turning its flesh bloody, it couldn’t break free from its constraints.

The Fire-Eared Rabbit was a unique species in Mo Yuan. Though not large in size and quite adorable with a pair of fiery red long ears, this type of rabbit actually possessed formidable combat strength.

Its legs were incredibly powerful, capable of kicking an eagle to death, and daring to fight with wolves.

This was actually the natural law of Mo Yuan, where creatures too weak had no right to survive in this Grand Canyon.

Unfortunately, this Fire-Eared Rabbit was rather unlucky, ending up trapped beside the stream.

Its screams and the blood gushing from its wounded right leg had already become a beacon for predators!

Before long, a long-haired fox silently approached the stream.

It came attracted by the sound, also smelling the scent of blood emitted by the Fire-Eared Rabbit.

When the long-haired fox saw the helplessly struggling Fire-Eared Rabbit, its narrow eyes revealed a look of delight.

Yet, its naturally suspicious nature prevented it from rushing in immediately; instead, it lurked in the nearby bushes, observing vigilantly.

Instinct told this fox that there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Oftentimes, the meal is the trap!

At that moment, the Fire-Eared Rabbit suddenly pricked up its ears, panic-filled its rabbit eyes.

It sensed the presence of its natural enemy!

The pain in its legs and the fear of impending death pushed this Fire-Eared Rabbit into a frantic state.

Desperately twisting its body, it opened its mouth to bite at its trapped right leg.

Intending to gnaw it off with its powerful incisors!

This was the Fire-Eared Rabbit’s final struggle.

And its action was immediately detected by the long-haired fox.

Losing patience, the latter leaped out of the bushes.

However, the next moment, as the long-haired fox’s four paws landed, it suddenly sprang up, swinging its fluffy tail mid-air, sharply altering its attack direction.

In merely a breath, this cunning and fierce fox vanished into the forest.

At this time, on the other side of the stream, a robust lynx casually emerged from the bushes.

It cast a disdainful glance in the direction where the long-haired fox escaped, then locked its gaze on the Fire-Eared Rabbit by the stream on the opposite bank.

Its eyes glinted with a bloodthirsty cruelty!

The Fire-Eared Rabbit ceased struggling at once.

Under the lynx’s gaze, it curled up trembling, weakly and helplessly awaiting the final verdict of fate!

By the stream, the lynx halted its steps, coldly watching this prey that had completely lost its will to resist.

It waited for a moment, scanning its surroundings.

Suddenly, it sprang high!

This lynx had extraordinary leaping ability, crossing a wide expanse of the stream in an instant, pouncing towards the Fire-Eared Rabbit.

The Fire-Eared Rabbit ranked among the top three delicacies on its menu!

But what the lynx never expected was that just as its body was about to descend, a large golden net suddenly unfurled above its head.

Falling with a speed that could catch lightning by surprise!

The lynx’s reactions were considered swift, for the instant it sensed imminent danger, it made every effort to dodge.

Yet it was slightly too late, being tightly ensnared by the sudden golden net!

Aoo—

The caught-off-guard lynx was wrapped up by the Golden Silk Net and fell to the ground, letting out an enraged roar.

Feverishly, it swung its sharp claws and bit down with its fangs, trying desperately to break free.

However, the Golden Silk Net rapidly contracted, its resilient threads deeply biting into its fur, preventing its sharpest weapons from unleashing their power.

Soon after, a figure landed beside the lynx.

It was Zhang Yuan!

Zhang Yuan tightly gripped a rope in his right hand and, with his left, delivered a heavy slap to the lynx trapped within the Thousand Threads Net!

Half a month ago, he obtained a copy of "Mo Yuan’s Record of Exotic Beasts" from the Martial Pavilion’s Dharma Transmission Elder, Wei Long, thus gaining a good understanding of the habits of this Gray-toothed Lynx capable of triggering the Divine Nest.

During this time, Zhang Yuan had consistently used live-captured Fire-Eyed Rabbits to lure the Gray-toothed Lynx.

After several failed attempts, he finally waited for this particular guy today!

Snap!

Zhang Yuan’s palm slammed down on the lynx’s head, instantly leaving this fierce beast dazed and confused.

Its struggling power diminished notably.

Smack! Smack! Smack!

Then came Zhang Yuan’s second, third, fourth strike...

Palm after palm, like a storm, quickly made the Gray-toothed Lynx taste the agony beyond endurance.

Instinctively, it wanted to resist, but it couldn’t shake free from the constraint and suppression of the high-tier Profound Artifact, the Thousand Threads Net, being slapped again and again by Zhang Yuan’s palms, which held the force of over ten thousand pounds.

Even though the lynx’s skull was extremely hard, it couldn’t withstand such fierce battering.

Moreover, each strike from Zhang Yuan’s palm grew heavier!

Whimpering ~

After receiving a solid ten strikes, the Gray-toothed Lynx completely collapsed onto the ground, summoning its last ounce of strength to roll over, showing its silver-white belly to Zhang Yuan.

Among all feline creatures, this gesture symbolized submission.

It didn’t want another beating!

But in reality, this fierce beast had not truly surrendered; the Gray-toothed Lynx possessed significant intelligence, being much more cunning than one might expect, able to endure humiliation and conceal its claws.

Once given the chance, it would repay today’s humiliation a hundredfold!

Yet, the Gray-toothed Lynx didn’t know that all Zhang Yuan needed was its current surrender.

Pressing firmly on the lynx’s head with his left hand, Zhang Yuan activated the Divine Nest Power.

A Divine Nest Badge appeared on the back of his hand.

The Lynx, which was pretending to surrender, suddenly felt a terrifying force descending upon it, leading it to an endless abyss.

A fear beyond measure instantly consumed the fierce beast’s mind and body.

Instinctively, it wanted to fight back, but it was too late.

The next moment, the Gray-toothed Lynx transformed into a streak of light, entering Zhang Yuan’s left hand.

[Host: Zhang Yuan]

[Realm: Tier Five (True Essence)]

[Divine Nest: Level 6 (7%)]

[Host Creature: Level 5 Black Giant Ant (1%)/32x Strength]

[Host Creature: Level 5 Jade Mantis (1%)/Intermediate Saber Technique Profound Communication]

[Host Creature: Level 5 Golden Grasshopper (1%)/32x Agility]

[Host Creature: Level 5 White Dragon Loach (1%)/Intermediate Water Profound Communication]

[Host Creature: Level 5 Red-eyed Crow (1%)/Intermediate Profound Spirit]

[Host Creature: Level 4 Silk-haired Rat (12%)/64-sided Storage Space]

[Host Creature: Level 1 Gray-toothed Lynx (1%)/Basic War Beast]

[Qi Blood: 1356/1480]

[Source Material: 239]

[Luck: 9]