The third Spirit Land was not located upstream of the river, but downstream.

A Thousand-Year-Old Black Turtle blocked the way upstream, so the Insect External Incarnation and the Fathead Fish Demon did not go there. Instead, they searched along the tributaries.

Following the Poisonous Miasma Lake downstream, they found the Spirit Land where the strange fish resided.

The two Spirit Lands they discovered later also came from two tributaries they had passed before.

The Fathead Fish Demon and the Insect External Incarnation were out in the open, heading for the Spirit Land, while Jia Ren himself stayed hidden behind, following closely.

They traveled for ten days, moving along the winding river.

Eventually, the Insect External Incarnation stopped at the edge of a dense forest, and the Mountain and River Pearl took in the Fathead Fish Demon.

They continued along the mountain forest, crossing waist-high weeds and thickets. After traveling several tens of miles, they stopped before a dark pool.

The pool was eerily green, exuding a biting chill. Many pale blue Spirit Grasses grew along its edge, swaying with the wind.

Indeed, it was a cultivating paradise.

The quality of the Spirit Land was not high, incomparable to the area occupied by the Thousand-Year-Old Black Turtle—would it be enough to satisfy a Third-order Magical Beast's breakthrough?

Fortunately, Jia Ren had come prepared, bringing with him a Spirit Gathering Array.

The Insect External Incarnation activated a Demon-Spotting Talisman, thoroughly investigating the surroundings.

There were no Bizarre Demons or Magical Beasts ten days ago, but ten days later, it couldn't be certain.

No one could guarantee that powerful Magical Beasts and Bizarre Demons wouldn't have drifted here.

Being cautious is always better than courting disaster later.

While the Insect External Incarnation went to see if Bizarre Demons and Magical Beasts were lurking around, Jia Ren took out the Spirit Gathering Array Plates he had made.

The Spirit Gathering Array was the Formation he was most proficient in, having reached the Grandmaster Level.

Jia Ren's setup was not a small Spirit Gathering Array, but a large one.

Seventy-two Formation Flags and twenty-four Array Plates were used. Three flags and one plate made up each core, which were buried in different locations. A medium-grade Spirit Stone was inserted into the heart of each Array Plate to ensure maximum Spiritual Energy gathering.

Once the large Spirit Gathering Array was activated, the Spiritual Energy from the surrounding tens of miles converged toward this place at an astonishing speed. It gradually grew denser, turning into a mist visible to the naked eye.

"The Spiritual Energy is sufficient!"

Jia Ren summoned the Fathead Fish Demon from the Mountain and River Pearl and let it into the pool.

"Here you go!"

He first took out an Ancestral Fish Sage Pill from the River Mountain Bag and fed it to the Fathead Fish Demon.

Unlike the Fish Saint Pill, it was of higher quality and value. Each pill was precious and had to be fed carefully, not to be wasted.

The appearance of the Ancestral Fish Sage Pill made the Fathead Fish Demon's eyes bulge as it fixated on the Elixir.

Not waiting for the pill to complete its parabolic free fall, the eager Fathead Fish Demon immediately used its water control to suck it into its mouth.

The medicinal power of the Ancestral Fish Sage Pill was rapidly digested, and the Fathead Fish Demon's aura soared at an astonishing speed.

It's so delicious, Master, I want more!

Why didn't you give me such a tasty Elixir earlier? Don't you love Xiao Ying anymore?

After tasting the Ancestral Fish Sage Pill, the Fathead Fish Demon no longer cared for the Fish Saint Pills it once treasured and continued to wag its tail, begging for more.

Jia Ren fed the pills one by one, not in a rush. He hadn't given the Ancestral Fish Sage Pill too early because he knew this fellow, once it tasted the sweet rewards, would likely pester him shamelessly for it every day.

The Fish Saint Pills were not an issue, but the Ancestral Fish Sage Pills were too rare to be provided in large quantities. After feeding it nine Ancestral Fish Sage Pills in one go, the Fathead Fish Demon's aura had reached a critical point. Yet, it shamelessly continued to beg for more.

It seemed advancing to the Third Rank was less important to it than eating.

"Get going!" Jia Ren said with a look of helplessness. He gave it one more pill.

Hopefully, this would increase its chances of breaking through to the Third Rank.

Feeling the surge in its aura, the Fathead Fish Demon decisively began to refine the accumulated medicinal power within its body.

"There are no Bizarre Demons within a hundred miles, nor any Magical Beasts detected."

A hundred Sonic-Thief Mosquito Kings, each bearing an Evil Warding Talisman, returned and transformed back into the Insect External Incarnation.

"Essence-Sealing Spirit-Locking Array!"

The second set of Formation Array Plates was quickly taken out and set up.

Soon, the Spiritual Energy and Qi in the area were sealed off, making it difficult for Cultivators and Magical Beasts to detect.

The Insect External Incarnation transformed into a hundred Sonic-Thief Mosquito Kings and dispersed to keep watch.

From the River Mountain Bag where he stored Spirit Insects, Jia Ren took out Second Order Yellow Spring Ghost Insect Kings, Second Order Nine-Colored Poison Butterfly Kings, Second Order Thousand-Eyed Viper Insects, and Second Order Dark Deadly Poison Spiders.

They spread out, silently hiding in various places.

His true form found a secluded place inside a mountain and used the Extraordinary Saint Level Turtle Breath Technique, staying still and hidden, waiting for the breakthrough result.

The Fathead Fish Demon had consumed ten Ancestral Fish Sage Pills. Its accumulation was comparable to that of a long-established great demon, with its Demon Power converging within its inner core.

Cultivators liquefy Spiritual Power into a Golden Core. Magical Beasts, however, go a step further to refine their Demon Core and strengthen their bodies. There's quite a difference in their advancement.

The success rate for a Magical Beast advancing to the Third Rank is lower than that of a Cultivator. They lack the aid of Elixirs and can only rely on themselves.

The stronger the innate bloodline, the easier it is to break through limitations and advance to a higher Realm.

For Magical Beasts, bloodline is crucial.

The stronger the bloodline and the more sufficient the accumulation, the higher the chance of a breakthrough.

The Spirit Fishes and Spirit Insects Jia Ren nurtured had high probabilities of making a breakthrough because, following bloodline reversion, the potent power of their bloodlines made it easier for them to advance.

The Fathead Fish Demon's original race could not be associated with strong bloodlines; it was of a standard below average. After reverting to become a River-swallowing Fish, its potential became unstoppable, with an incredibly astounding bloodline.

Its bloodline could be considered outstanding among Magical Beasts, making its chances of breaking through far greater than those of ordinary Magical Beasts. The Ancestral Fish Sage Pill also had the miraculous effect of helping fish-type Magical Beasts break through their bottlenecks. With such stacked advantages, the Fathead Fish Demon was treated exceptionally well.

Its chances of ascending to the Third Rank were quite high.

I wonder if Magical Beasts face Heart Demon Tribulations?

Jia Ren didn't know, but he had made preparations just in case.

He slapped the River Mountain Bag, and a thousand Extraordinary Saint Level Mind-Guarding Talismans appeared, affixing themselves to his body.

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