Karsha shook his head, looking at where his soul weapon had entered. He could tell the sword was devouring the energy there, so he didn''t call it back.


    Since they were connected by their soul, even if he left this world, he would still be able to call it back, or it would return on its own.


    Soul items were strange that way—they possessed some sentience, allowing them to make decisions that would benefit them and enable them to grow stronger.


    He already knew the sword had room to grow, so he let it devour the chaotic energying from the cracks in the ground.


    The sword had already consumed a lot of tribtion lightning but still hadn''t leveled up. Now that it had a new source of energy, who was he to deny it?


    Once it had consumed all the Chaos energy in this world, it would return to his soul sea, regardless of where he was.


    As Karsha and Lunar started to move, Karsha couldn''t help but let his mind drift back to his recent aplishments. He had gained a lot, and he wasn''t sure what to do with all of it.


    Although he hadn''t received even a single Avatar after killing the Tier 12 monster, his other gains far surpassed what he had expected.


    Back on the Red, he received a drop after Old Man Teye died by his hand. That drop hadn''t been cracked open yet, so he didn''t know what was inside.


    But he knew it contained something powerful. After all, it came from a Monarch, a beingparable to a Tier 16 Beast. He didn''t want to rush it.


    Aside from that drop, Karsha also had two more from killing Tier 9 Cmity Mutants, along with 10 Tier 10 and 1 Tier 12 drops he got from killing Bloodhorn Panther Demon Monsters.


    These drops were treasures many would kill for. Karsha wasn''t in a rush to get cracking, so he saved those cores in his inventory. There would be time for thoseter.


    Then there were the Trials he had already started. He had killed thousands of monsters to clear a trial requiring him to do just that. It was one of the trials for the Annihtor Persona. He had finished the first Trial, which required him to kill Overlords and absorb a Demon fruit.


    He had also cleared the trial requiring him to kill thousands of Tier 7, 8, and 9 monsters. The only things left now were to kill the Gate Guardians of the Inner Section of Snake Ind and the Domain of the Fallen Leviathan.


    He didn''t know whether those two were monsters or beasts, but ording to ra, the spirit of the immortal tform, Karsha wouldn''t be able to defeat a Tier 8 Cmity Mutant Beast with his current strength.


    Although she might be saying that to make Karsha take his training more seriously, the fact still remained.


    Beasts were different. They had innate talents that gave them skills and techniques. They didn''t rely solely on brute strength like monsters.


    When fighting them, they could use skills and techniques to defend and counter, making them far more challenging opponents.


    Karsha pondered ra''s warning about beasts and how they differed from monsters. The difference was not just in strength but inplexity and strategy.


    Beasts had innate talents that gave them unique skills and techniques. They were born with abilities that took human cultivators years to master. These abilities were often tied to their elemental affinities or physical attributes, making them formidable opponents.


    For example, a fire beast might not only breathe fire but also manipte it in intricate ways, creating barriers or attacking with pinpoint uracy. This made them versatile inbat, unlike monsters that relied primarily on brute force.


    Moreover, beasts possessed a higher level of intelligence. They could strategize and adapt during battles, using their skills and techniques to outmaneuver their opponents.


    A beast could feint an attack, draw its enemy into a trap, or exploit weaknesses with precise strikes. Fighting a beast was like battling a seasoned warrior who knew how to exploit every advantage. Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire


    Additionally, beasts had a deeper connection to the natural world, allowing them to draw power from their surroundings. A water beast near a river orke could harness the water''s energy to amplify its attacks or heal itself.


    This symbiotic rtionship with their environment made them even more dangerous, especially in their natural habitats.


    Karsha knew that defeating a beast required more than just strength. It demanded a keen understanding of the beast''s abilities and weaknesses, as well as the ability to adapt quickly.


    His previous battles with monsters had been tough, but beasts were on an entirely different level. The Gate Guardians of Snake Ind and the Domain of the Fallen Leviathan would undoubtedly be formidable challenges.


    Training was essential. Karsha needed to refine his skills, master new techniques, and perhaps even learn from the beasts themselves.


    His mind drifted to the snakedies waiting to devour him. He knew Alida, Ayarr, and Tifa were in love with him, but the recent discovery about Lady Illo made him slightly rattled.


    He wasn''t sure when it happened, but the strange reactions from Lady Illo on hisst visit to the ind suggested something was definitely off with her. Whatever the case, he knew he had to face it soon.


    "Lunar, I''ve been meaning to ask, can you turn into a human?" Karsha asked, thinking about the snake on the ind that could now take human form. Lunar was a beast, and although she had lost her innate body, he had to ask.


    "No, I lost that ability when I lost my innate body. Without it, I can only remain in my beast form," Lunar, who had shrunk to about half a meter tall, replied. Her voice was as calm as the moon.


    "Don''t worry, Lunar, I will help you regain your innate body. When we go back, I''ll help you stabilize your cultivation base and hopefully stop regressing," Karsha said, making the Moon Beast nod gratefully.


    "We are almost there," Lunar said.


    "Where?" Karsha asked, expecting them to head back to the ancient tower.@@novelbin@@


    To his surprise, they had been moving in the opposite direction. He had wanted to ask earlier, but other thoughts upied his mind, and before he realized it, they had covered several miles.


    "You''ll see soon enough," Lunar replied. Karsha shook his head and continued to follow the Moon Beast.


    A few secondster, he heard the sound of a river flowing many kilometers away. His newly heightened senses stretched out, covering a 50 km radius. He detected a river about 3 km wide with clean water and thousands of fish of various species.


    As they approached the river, the serene beauty of the scene struck him. The water sparkled in the sunlight, and the fish swam gracefully, creating a peaceful, almost magical atmosphere. It starkly contrasted the battles and trials he had been facing.


    "What is this ce?" Karsha managed to ask, mesmerized by his surroundings. He could tell it was no ordinary ce from the water, the air, and the fish swimming within.


    Lunar didn''t answer immediately. Instead, she walked closer to a 20-meter-tall stone and struck it gently. As soon as she did, the stone lit up, and the entire area began to shake.


    A few secondster, the shaking stopped, but the river, which stretched for over 2 kilometers, rose up and hovered 2 meters off the ground.


    "This is the River of Celestial Waters," Lunar finally said, her voice filled with reverence. "My master, the Divine General, brought it here long ago. It was his gift to thisnd, a source of life and power."


    Karsha''s eyes widened as he took in the sight. "The fish... they look extraordinary."


    "Indeed," Lunar nodded.


    "The fish in this river are divine. They are rare delicacies that can help cultivators break through bottlenecks, gain enlightenment, and enhance elemental affinities. There are many kinds, each with unique properties."


    She pointed to a sleek, shimmering fish darting through the water. "That is the bluefin tuna. Consuming it can significantly enhance one''s spiritual energy."


    Karsha noticed another fish with golden scales that glowed softly. "And that one?"


    "That is the Golden Carp," Lunar replied. "It is said to grant wisdom and rity, aiding in theprehension ofplex cultivation techniques."


    He spotted a fish with a translucent body, almost invisible if not for its ethereal glow. "What about that one?"


    "Ah, the Phantom Koi," she smiled. "It can enhance one''s stealth abilities and is highly sought after by assassins and spies."


    Karsha marveled at the variety. "How many kinds are there?"


    "ording to Master, there are over a hundred different kinds of fish in it," Lunar said. "Each one is rare and possesses unique benefits.


    Some others include the Scarlet Dragonfish, which boosts physical strength, and the Silver Eel, known for its ability to increase one''s agility."


    As he gazed at the River of Celestial Waters, Karsha couldn''t help but feel a sense of awe. The Divine General''s gift was not just a river but a treasure trove of resources that could aid him and many others on their path to power. He also felt a great deal of familiarity with the river


    "This ce is incredible," he murmured.


    "Yes," Lunar agreed. "It is a sacred ce, and its secrets are known to very few. Back in the day, only Master fished here since nobody aside from him had the qualification or the power to do so.


    Karsha arch an eyebrow, "What are you talking about." He walked closer to the river and gently lowered his hands in it, "Its a normal river, you don''t need any authority to fish in it" Karsha added.


    "That is because you have the seed. I can only get as far as 20 meters from it, if I try toe any closer I will be obliterated" Karsha shuddered but didn''t say anything. This all proved some of his theories, he is not as simple as he thinks.


    "Well Lunar, today is your lucky day. I will be grilling you the best fish you''ll ever taste in your entire life" Karsha stood up and walked closer to one section of the river that contains Yellow Scale Tpia, they are a part of the fish that can help one gain enlightenment and break through bottlenecks.