Xiaoxiao.

However, nowadays, someone can create beings that are born with intelligence at will. Isn't such supernatural power comparable to Pangu, who is said to have created the world?

Obviously, this is absolutely a fantasy!

Therefore, upon hearing this news, Wu Ren immediately realized that it was nothing but absurd nonsense.

Surprisingly, the other party believed it wholeheartedly.

In that case, there are two possibilities.

One possibility is that Noguchi Ridge contains some rare and precious treasure, and it was with the help of this treasure that Zhu Xian was able to create sentient beings of the same kind.

This speculation is not entirely unfounded, after all, the world is full of wonders.

The Vermilion Fruit, a rare and precious material, is born in accordance with the fortune of heaven and earth. No matter how miraculous it may be, it still has a source.

That mysterious treasure is like the mother of the Vermilion Fruit; all Vermilion Fruits are born into the world through it.

Zhu Xian gained the ability to create intelligence by relying on its power.

The second possibility is that Zhu Xian has been lying and deceiving everyone all along, and he has been firmly controlling all the Zhu Fruits by relying on this huge lie for a long time.

The purpose was to infinitely deify himself, so that the fruit spirits would be filled with awe towards him.

In this way, he would have an excuse to freely consume his own kind to increase his power.

It's not yet certain which possibility is more likely, but Wu Ren leans towards the latter.

It's not difficult to uncover the truth; simply by counting the specific number of Vermilion Fruits in recent years, one can easily see the answer.

If the number of Vermilion Fruits that have awakened their intelligence increases day by day, then it undoubtedly means that the treasure truly exists.

Conversely, if the quantity of Vermilion Fruit does not change significantly or increases slowly, then the so-called treasure is probably nothing more than a figment of imagination.

Thinking of this, Wu Ren said, "Oh my, I must say, your ancestor was truly amazing! He was actually able to create his own kind."

In that case, your Noguchi Ridge must be full of experts and talents, and the number of them must be quite considerable, right?

No wonder everyone says that Noguchi Pass is the most powerful of the three lords; now it seems they truly deserve that title!

However, after hearing these words, Zhu Lu's previously good mood instantly plummeted, and his entire demeanor became extremely depressed: "No trace, the ancestor also said similar things to us."

What I find strange and puzzling is that many of the older brothers and sisters I know very well have suddenly disappeared without a trace.

You must understand that they have always lived on this land of our Wild Mouth Ridge, never stepping out of it, and it is impossible for them to be forcibly abducted by the other two lords, because each Fruit Spirit has a very strong connection with the Ancestor, and if anything happens, the Ancestor will definitely know.

Therefore, he couldn't have been arrested, but he just inexplicably disappeared!

Therefore, I went to ask the ancestor about this matter, and the ancestor told me that they had disappeared because they were in seclusion for cultivation.

But... but isn't this seclusion a bit too long?

By the end, Zhu Lu's voice even began to tremble slightly.

Upon hearing this, Wu Ren's eyes narrowed sharply as he instantly grasped the crux of the problem, and he immediately followed up with, "How long have these people been in seclusion?"

Zhu Lu frowned, thought hard for a moment, and then slowly said, "Oh dear, it's been too long, I really can't remember the details very clearly."

I vaguely remember that even the shortest period of seclusion lasted for more than a hundred years.

Each time I go into seclusion to cultivate, it only takes me ten days to half a month at most. Why do they need so much longer?

Sigh... I miss them so much!

Back in the day, our Noguchi Ridge was a very lively place, with groups of children playing happily everywhere.

But now it's deserted and quiet, with only a handful of people left.

Besides the three of us brothers, there are also a few dozen spirits specifically responsible for serving the ancestor. As for Uncle Ling Qi and the others, they are often not in Yekou Ridge, so…”

At this point, as if a chord deep within his heart had been touched, Zhu Lu involuntarily immersed himself in deep memories, his gaze becoming somewhat unfocused.

Wu Ren, who had been listening quietly to the side, was suddenly jolted.

When he heard the phrase "the shortest is over a hundred years old," he instantly realized that everything happening before his eyes was actually a colossal lie meticulously woven by Zhu Xian!

This is so similar to Penglou back then; Sanling treated all his subordinates as his tools.

In order to manipulate them at will, they also fabricated countless lies.

They have even always kept their true forms hidden, keeping them shrouded in mystery.

The purpose was to create a sense of mystery, making his subordinates think that their master was an ethereal immortal.

Although the methods used by Zhu Xian today are different, the results are remarkably similar.

They took full advantage of everyone's trust to risk their lives for themselves.

The spirits even sacrificed their lives for the mythical Zhu Xian.

Sadly, even now, nine out of ten of the fruit spirits of Noguchi Ridge are gone, yet there are still people who firmly believe in Zhu Xian's words.

Without a doubt, Zhu Xian must have cultivated some kind of extremely evil technique, which allows him to use the bodies of his companions to improve his own cultivation level.

In order to keep the remaining Zhu Guo from becoming suspicious, he painstakingly fabricated such a seemingly flawless lie.

It should be noted that there are very few wild beasts in the wilderness that can truly develop intelligence; they are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Furthermore, these intelligent beasts are basically all gathered within the spheres of influence of the three lords.

Each of them is a solid fighting force of the three lords and the cornerstone of why the three lords became the overlords of the wilderness. Therefore, every intelligent beast is an indispensable existence.

Because of their long-standing independent governance, the beasts belonging to the three major forces almost never interact with each other.

For this reason, they rarely have the opportunity to experience those cutthroat competitions and are completely unaware of the wickedness of human nature.

This unique living environment has led to the wild beasts, which have developed intelligence, having minds as pure and innocent as children.

Therefore, when faced with Zhu Xian's clumsy and flawed lies, the Fruit Spirits chose to believe him without any doubt.

Looking at the tall man with clear eyes and an innocent face, Wu Ren couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.

He gazed at the other person, and for a moment he felt a pang of reluctance to shatter this beautiful trust.

Perhaps, being kept in the dark for a lifetime is a different kind of happiness?