"This tree is perfect for a treehouse…"
Neo sat on the comfortable branches of a huge green tree and patted it with approval.
The tree was so comfortable that it felt as though it was made to be a treehouse! That was its destiny!
If not for the fact that this place was awfully deep into the forest, Neo would have done some serious house-moving tonight, but…
A red glow covered everything, and the metallic smell of blood was sickening. Multiple roars, howls, bleats, and numerous other enraged animal sounds echoed around him.
He stared at the red beam a few hundred metres away and sighed.
He had indeed found the treasure, but judging by the fact that he wasn't baring his teeth in a crazed frenzy, the treasure was once again not beneficial for his physique.
His dreams of achieving an uncommon-grade physique were swept away like an evening breeze, dulling Neo's mood.
What was worse, the treasure was not usable by him at all!
It wasn't an energy-based treasure or an ability-based one; it was a treasure made specifically for bloodline beasts.
"Ambrosia…"
Neo stared at the red, glowing ball with deep curiosity.
He had heard of ambrosia before but had never seen it. Ambrosia was also one of the gifts of the Spirit Realm, and it was the only treasure made solely for bloodline beasts. Humans couldn't use it.
It had one particular use:
It helped bloodline beasts increase their grade!
Yes, the only way for bloodline beasts to increase their grade was to consume this treasure, and their bloodlines would automatically advance by one grade.
That meant if an uncommon-grade beast ate this treasure, it would become a superior-grade beast!
There was a glint of greed in his eyes. Indeed, wasn't this the kind of treasure he had been searching for?
A treasure that was extremely valuable but wouldn't tempt him?
If he sold this single treasure, all his money problems would vanish!
In fact, he wouldn't have to worry about lacking money for a very long time!
Neo carefully observed the chaos around him.
The earlier skirmishes between beasts seemed like a pool party compared to the level of destruction being unleashed now.
It was terrifying!
This place wasn't just a killing ground for any beast lower than the uncommon grade; even weaker or regular uncommon-grade beasts were being slaughtered like chickens!
The primal frenzy in the air gave one the instinctual urge to unleash one's most primal killing Intent!
The top contenders were three uncommon-grade beasts, and not only were they evolved uncommon-grade beasts, their combat experience was shocking as well.
Evolved beasts were creatures with at least one aura above the corresponding level.
This made them stronger than most other beasts of the same grade, and some could even threaten beasts of higher grades!
They were rare and precious, and yet, for this single ambrosia, three of those prized beasts were locked in a fight to the death.
Or, more precisely, two of them were shamelessly ganging up on the third.
"Wow…"
Neo was speechless.
Not only were two evolved uncommon-grade beasts ganging up on one, but they were actually losing!
Neo had never seen or heard of a more talented uncommon-grade beast before.
It was astonishing!
This single beast didn't just possess one aura; it had all four different types, and they were of a higher rank!
It was so powerful that it could easily compare to superior-grade beasts and might even be stronger than most common ones!
Each of its moves formed huge craters, destroyed trees, and pushed back its opponents.
Neo stared at the beast with a sense of familiarity and smiled.
The iconic red eyes of the beast blazed with determination and fury. Its movements were completely refined and calm, but Neo could see the fighting spirit in its eyes.
It was the gaze of someone who refused to be oppressed!
Despite the huge lizard suffering a wound from the surprise attack launched by the two beasts, and other injuries inflicted during the fight, surprisingly, the other two were far more battered!
Neo leaned forward as the battle intensified. The fight had reached a critical point...
Boom!
The white tiger and gorilla king pounced on the lizard at an incredible speed.
Their speed put Neo's top pace to shame, and they hadn't even enhanced it with aura!
Swoosh!
The huge black lizard shot backwards, evading the attacks, but the gorilla king suddenly surged forward again while the white tiger swiped its massive claw, sending two powerful red slashes at the beast.
The strength in those slashes was far greater than Neo's most powerful attack!
The lizard dodged the beast's stomp and coated its claws in a black and red aura, then swiped at the gorilla's knees.
Boom! The aura protected the gorilla's body but was still pierced through, and blood spurted out as the beast growled in pain.
Then, the lizard suddenly flashed to the side, dodging the tiger's swipes.
It surged forward at an insane speed…
In an instant, it arrived before the tiger and pounced.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The aura-enhanced bodies of the two beasts wreaked havoc on the surroundings as they grappled.
The tiger yelped in pain as the lizard sank its teeth into its neck. Then, using its immense strength, it flung the tiger towards the charging gorilla!
As the two unfortunate beasts collided, the lizard coated its body in all its auras and dashed towards the treasure!
Neo's eyes widened as the lizard swallowed the red ball in one swift motion and disappeared!
Both the tiger and the gorilla, still recovering from their collision, gasped in surprise and leapt after the beast!
That sneaky creature wanted to make off with their treasure!
The other weaker beasts watched in disappointment and whined.
In the end, they were so weak that they could only watch as a life-changing opportunity slipped away!
But no one noticed the small human quietly chasing after the three uncommon-grade beasts!