The Sword Illuminates the Great Wilderness

“Zhulong — devouring it opens chaos, illuminates the Nine Shadows, governs day and night, shifts the seasons, summons wind and rain.

“Xiangliu — devouring it erodes the earth, swallows mountains, poisons generations, nine heads moving independently.

“Feiyi — devouring it subdues insects, commands spirits, wards off all illness.

“Yuèchóng — devouring it excels at ambush and concealment, spits sand to strike men.

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‘Why does this world’s secret Classic of Mountains and Seas look so different from the one I read in my past life?’

Ding Songyan muttered to himself, then turned to the person beside him:

‘You mean these creatures have long vanished, and only the martial arts created by the first eaters—based on how their bodies changed—remain behind to be cultivated?’