Wu Chang’s true self and body worked seamlessly together, smoothly turning the situation around.
As his body killed the Wind Feather Bird, a line of prompts appeared before him:
"You have slain the Wind Demon King, making great contributions to the Human Dao Alliance’s efforts in banishing demons. Contribution Value +1000."
"Your current Contribution Value is: 2400, ranking 1st among all players."
Seeing the full contribution obtained, Wu Chang breathed a sigh of relief, attributing the credit to his body, thereby avoiding the Human Dao Alliance’s discrimination against Celestial Beings.
After the Wind Feather Bird died, the light from its feathers gathered above its head, eventually forming a translucent feather like a gemstone.
"Item Name: Wind Feather"
"Item Type: Special"
"Item Description: The core left behind after the death of the Wind Demon King Wind Feather Bird, containing its understanding of the Wind Rules. Using it grants a chance to comprehend abilities related to the Wind Rules, and it is also an extremely precious crafting material."
Perhaps because the Wind Feather Bird was originally an Exotic Beast, its core cannot be used like the Heart Worm, which grants its signature skills directly upon use, but the Exotic Beast’s trait allows the Wind Feather to possess crafting attributes.
Though the Plane Rules in the World Dungeon state that humans and demons can’t coexist, many of the Magical Artifacts used by cultivators are crafted using Demon materials.
If the Wind Feather is used to craft a Magical Artifact, it would be at least an A-Level item to start with. By comparison, the Wind Feather Bird’s abilities do not seem impressive, even if the Favor of the Goddess of Fortune were used to maximize the probabilities, he might not rate the resulting Wind Rule effects highly.
Under the eager gazes of players, Wu Chang’s body directly handed the Wind Feather to his true self, saying:
"The information provided by Lord Peace is extremely valuable, and to obtain such information must have required much effort, so the item transformed from the Wind Feather Bird’s remains is given to you as compensation."
The true self accepted the Wind Feather, saying:
"Tang Sect Leader’s words are too heavy, I feel undeserving of such a gift."
Previously, Wu Chang pondered whether acting together with his true self, without conducting dual-line exploration, would waste the true self’s exploration time.
It seems now that acting together has its advantages, as at least the two of them can distribute benefits openly via their performance together.
After dealing with the Wind Feather Bird’s corpse, Wu Chang’s body turned its attention towards Gourd Mountain.
Following the Wind Feather Bird’s guidance, the true self quickly found the entrance to Gourd Mountain, where the demon qi nearly materialized; without the Power of Root for protection, they couldn’t approach.
The true self said: "Tang Sect Leader, according to the Wind Feather Bird, within Gourd Mountain lies the Wind Demon King’s inheritance, a place exclusively for the Demon Race. However, if a cultivator bears celestial fate and possesses great will, they might attempt to enter."
"But celestial fate and great will are indispensable; any mistake will cause mental and physical collapse under demon qi erosion."
Gourd Mountain is the place of the Wind Demon King’s inheritance, entering it would certainly accrue a significant dungeon exploration value, equivalent to a hidden side task.
Upon hearing Lord Peace’s account, a group of players instantly showed growing interest.
Sword Star and Leng Shan were the most enthusiastic; the two hadn’t gained celestial fate yet acquired special true meanings, barely qualifying for half celestial fate, perhaps allowing them entry.
Holding the Power of Root, Divine Tongue, and Ma Jia also desired to take a chance; if one doesn’t risk life in the World Dungeon, how are they different from idlers?
Wu Chang’s body looked at the crowd, saying:
"Those wishing to enter, stand by me, and should you find difficulty sustaining, exit quickly; do not overreach."
With those words, he took the lead entering Gourd Mountain.
The Demon King’s inheritance place’s danger stems from demon qi, yet he harbors absolute immunity against it, hence showing no fear at all.
An Rong followed behind, entering Gourd Mountain with his body, subsequently followed by Leng Shan, Sword Star, Divine Tongue, and Ma Jia, with the true self and Erin entering last, ensuring those unable to maintain themselves could be swiftly brought out of Gourd Mountain.
Killing Intent Fluctuation and Earth Puppet, barely lacking the Power of Root, originally wanted to attempt entering Gourd Mountain, yet fell short due to minute differences. Twice failed, and so they ceased further attempts.
Within Gourd Mountain, as stated by the Wind Feather Bird, the process of entering the inheritance land is not complicated; there exists only one which is entering the inheritance site.
The tunnel is highly extensive, demanding simultaneous defense against demon qi invasion while using willpower against some form of invisible pressure.
Ma Jia, being the first unable to withstand, found his muscles vibrating rapidly as though every muscle fiber was on the brink of snapping.
Observing Ma Jia’s plight, the true self promptly grasped Ma Jia’s arm and ejected him from Gourd Mountain.
Divine Tongue got by better, though not by much. Even after consuming multiple self-made potions, he couldn’t endure until the end, thereby choosing to exit on his own.
As for Leng Shan and Sword Star, judging by their standards, they shouldn’t be able to enter, yet the fortune and Martial Fortune on them enhanced their demon qi resistance to Level 55.
Coupled with Literary Fortune’s harm dispersion effect, the pressure upon them greatly alleviated, enabling them to persevere.
Passing through the lengthy tunnel, they arrived within Gourd Mountain’s belly.
The scene within the mountain’s belly deviated slightly from expectations.
The Demon Race is born from calamity, its emergence invariably accompanied by disaster.
Habitually, the Demon Race’s inheritance site, if not a bloodbath mountain, at least should comprise of skeleton heaps; at the minimum, an exceptionally hostile natural landscape.
Yet displayed in front was an immense, dignified altar which, in no way related to demon qi, exuded an aura of sanctity.
Even compared to the Seven Stars Immortal Mansion, this altar before them appeared more awe-inspiring.
Upon a closer look, parts of the altar bore slight resemblance to the sacral altars seen in ritual territories.
Upon nearing the altar, all eyes gradually became mesmerizing, seeing through time to a thousand years past.
Sensing through inspiration, they understood the altar’s purpose without any text or mural description.
A sacrifice to the heavens.