Alien Science Cultivation

If those old Shadow Clan members were to take action, it would be a truly all-out war. Fortunately, this war hadn't yet reached that stage. Zhang Qiang scanned the surroundings with his divine sense, thinking of finding a Shadow Clan monk to inquire about Ni Fang and the others. He figured it shouldn't be difficult to find out the location of their Saint's residence!

"Hmm? ... Hehe... Crimson wolf spider, interesting... A Level 6 beast, Void Realm... Should be able to extract the information I seek." Zhang Qiang pondered this as his figure vanished from the mountaintop, passing through a faint veil of light and entering a dark cavern beneath a tree. The moment the crimson wolf spider became aware of Zhang Qiang's presence, it felt its entire body bound by an invisible force. It stared at the young cultivator with a look of astonishment and boundless hostility.

"I have no hostility... I just came to inquire about some information. I hope you can tell me the current situation of your Saint Ni Fang and her current location..." In order to resolve the hostility of the red wolf spider, Zhang Qiang's tone was quite polite.

"Haha... You want to hear about our Saint? Maybe in your next life..." The Scarlet Wolf Spider replied fiercely, his eyes filled with helplessness and determination...

Zhang Qiang sensed the energy surging from the Red Wolf Spider's inner core upon hearing the noise. He tried to stop it, but it was too late. Then, with a "bang," a violent burst of energy swept through the surroundings with overwhelming force, sending countless flying sand and rocks careening into the air. When the dust settled, a massive crater several feet deep appeared near the cave. A moment later, Zhang Qiang slowly emerged from the smoke and dust of the explosion.

"Are all the Shadow Clan like this? Why bother... He has practiced for a hundred years... Well... He is still a man." Zhang Qiang asked Dulong who came over with helplessness and a bit of respect.

"The most terrifying thing about the Shadow Clan is not their mysterious methods. My ancestor said that their most terrifying thing is the Bushido spirit... I have never seen it before, but this time I have opened my eyes..." Dulong looked at the huge pit with a bit of awe and answered softly.

"Let's go... If we don't leave now, we'll be in trouble soon..." Zhang Qiang said, and then he jumped away from here. In a dark canyon, Zhang Qiang and Dulong each faced a huge deep pit that had just appeared!

"Brother Qiang... what should we do? They don't trust you or me at all. A human cultivator and an orc. They think we're spies... This Bushido spirit is truly terrifying..."

"Hmm... indeed terrifying... No wonder there's so little important information about the Shadow Tribe in books. It seems the only way to find out is to enter their town. Wait for my news nearby. Too many people might draw attention..." Zhang Qiang explained, and his figure began to blur before solidifying again. A moment later, Dulong stared at Zhang Qiang in shock. He saw only his crimson carapace, eight slender, powerful spider legs covered in a dense, hard layer of hair. Sharp bone spurs protruded from the joints of his legs, and his ferocious fangs flashed a chilling light.

On the head, two huge compound eyes are like burning red flames, and rows of fangs as sharp as blades are fully exposed.

On the abdomen, intricate textures intertwine to form a mysterious and strange pattern.

"Can you see anything wrong?" Zhang Qiang asked.

"It's absolutely... it's exactly the same... Brother Qiang, you have this ability... There's no difference in the aura, and you have such a realistic face-changing technique... Can you teach me sometime..." Dulong circled around Zhang Qiang and answered in disbelief.

"You can't learn..."

"What?"

"Because you are stupid..." Zhang Qiang said and disappeared from Dulong's sight, leaving Dulong standing there thinking about something.

Zhang Qiang confirmed the location of the largest nearby city and headed towards it at top speed. None of the Shadow Tribe members he encountered along the way reacted unusually to him. By dusk, he had arrived at the city gates.

Surrounded by mountains, the city's rolling terrain, shrouded in mist, evokes a sense of profound tranquility. The walls, built of massive stones, are solid and heavy, marked by the passage of time. A faint veil of light flickered in the sky. "Yougu City," three characters, inscribed in a flamboyant style, were inlaid above the circular gate. Several giant, pitch-black ants stood guard at the gate. Compared to ordinary ants, they were not only larger but also blazing with flames. If Zhang Qiang remembered correctly, they were black fire ants, on the same level as the red-blooded spiders. Judging from their preparations for this war, otherwise they wouldn't have demonic beasts comparable to the Cave Void Realm guarding the city gates. Zhang Qiang remained composed, blending in with the throngs of demonic beasts streaming in and out. Approaching the gate, Zhang Qiang sensed several powerful divine senses sweeping past. Apparently, they detected nothing unusual, so he quietly entered the city.

The city's streets twist and turn, lined with buildings of varying heights. Most of the houses are constructed of dark wood and stone, displaying a simple and elegant style. Some buildings have vines climbing up their walls, adding a touch of natural charm.

The city's main street was quite wide, with a constant stream of beast carts and demonic beasts. The streets were bustling with activity. Demonic beasts shouted loudly in front of shops, hawking various items.

In the center of the city, there was an open square. Monsters gathered in the square, seemingly exchanging information and conducting trade...

After getting familiar with the surroundings, Zhang Qiang walked into a shop. It was small and secluded, but shelves against the wall held a dazzling display of weapons, magic treasures, and secret manuals. Inside, a blood-red mantis sat listlessly on a cushion, watching the passing cars. Zhang Qiang's arrival instantly perked it up, and it hurried over to greet him, saying with exceptional respect, "Sir... Hello... What can I do for you? We have thousands of items in our shop... I'm sure you'll find something I like..." The sound of mechanical friction echoed through the dim shop.

"Oh?... Tell me what good stuff you have... I've been practicing hard in the mountains for several years, and I've hit a bottleneck, so I came out to seek a chance... Please share some information you've received in recent years..."

After saying this, Zhang Qiang casually took out the beast pill he'd obtained from slaying the giant snake in the Shadow Forest and placed it on the table before him. "I'm satisfied. This is yours..." Zhang Qiang continued. The Crimson Mantis was a Level 4 demon beast, nothing compared to the Level 6 demon beast Zhang Qiang had transformed. It was merely the lowest level of demon beast cultivators, and cultivators below Level 3 couldn't possibly condense a beast pill. So when Zhang Qiang presented the Level 6 Fusion Realm Great Perfection beast pill, the Crimson Mantis's eyes widened. Of course, all this was part of Zhang Qiang's plan. First, all businessmen are dishonest. As long as they have the money, nothing is a problem. Moreover, this Fusion Realm Great Perfection beast pill would be enough for it to strive and squander its fortunes for a lifetime, perhaps even defy fate. The Mahayana realm was legendary, and one could imagine how precious a Fusion Realm Great Perfection beast pill was. Second, he wanted to create a gap between them, making the Crimson Mantis fear him and prevent him from noticing his abnormality. Even if he did, he could quietly and silently destroy him! Third, such a remote shop had no significant support from any powerful faction. Even if the mantis was killed, it would likely be considered a robbery. Fourth, in the world of cultivation, not only were magical treasures and spirit stones valuable, but information was equally valuable. Therefore, as a businessman, the bloody mantis would naturally know some information.