Lin Zhan, Xiao Jin, and Xiao Hei practiced their combat skills and innate abilities, gaining a thorough understanding of their transformations.
"Ancestor, we're about ready. Shall we go?"
Yu Longyan, seeing the expectant gazes of Lin Zhan, Xiao Jin, and Xiao Hei, remarked, "The three little ones are quite impatient." With a wave of his hand, he led the person and two beasts, vanishing from the spot.
"This is the forbidden grounds of the Yu Long clan, and its greatest secret: the Yu Long Secret Realm. It's a spatial realm that chronicles all the most complete and effective combat methods of the Yu Long clan. Each differently colored light dot represents a battle of a specific tier. All of the Yu Long clan's classic battles can be witnessed here."
"Not only will this enhance your combat experience and prepare you for engaging enemies, but it also records the martial arts and spells used in battle. You must learn diligently."
"This space allows us to slow down the passage of time using core energy. I've already used a king-grade core, so for the next three months, you will all study here. Only three days will have passed outside."
"Golden tier is the first major watershed in the cultivation path. Upon ascending to Golden tier, the vital energy within the body undergoes a significant transformation. It's a fundamental change in the essence of energy. Both the strength and capacity of vital energy increase substantially. This is why Golden tier martial artists are so powerful; it's a change at the very core."
"The three of you little fellows should first find Golden tier battles to study. Savor them with your hearts. Afterward, the Ancestor will teach you combat methods suitable for you."
After listening to Yu Longyan, Lin Zhan, with Xiao Jin and Xiao Hei, clicked on a golden light dot.
The person and two beasts were instantly enveloped by a special space. Within this space, Lin Zhan witnessed a spectacular battle, starring Yu Longyan and his two dragon brothers.
Lin Zhan and his two spirit pets were mere spectators, unable to participate in the combat, yet they could feel the perilous and real nature of Yu Longyan's fighting.
The scene depicted a battle in a valley between nearly ten thousand humans and tens of thousands of alien races. Lin Zhan could tell that Yu Longyan was around his current age, and the Black Dragon brothers, not yet having undergone their dragon transformation, were also at the Golden tier.
At the entrance of the valley, Yu Longyan, accompanied by the Black Dragon brothers who were similar in size to Xiao Jin, charged into the human army, heading towards the alien coalition in the valley. Despite the significant disparity in numbers, the human attacks were fierce.
The sky gradually darkened, and the alien coalition retreated into the valley, entering the dense forest within.
Yu Longyan's conversation with several leading human youths could be heard: "The alien coalition has retreated into the deep forest. Large-scale operations are not feasible within the forest. We few will hand over command to others and have our teams enter the forest in small units."
"Yu Longyan, your clan's dragon beasts are natural jungle killers. We'll be relying on you to lead the charge this time," said a sturdy youth, the leader, to Yu Longyan.
"Agreed. I'll go in to scout first. I'll have my clansman, Yu Longming, organize the teams to enter. The Qing Yang clan can enter with my people. Our clan will engage in close combat, and the Qing Yang clan will use archery," Yu Longyan said, observing the terrain of the valley.
"Agreed. I, from the You Xiong clan, and Jiu Li Hun, leading the Jiu Li clan, will be responsible for eliminating enemies on the flanks. If a large enemy force is discovered, we will strike with lightning speed," said the sturdy youth, who was the leader of the You Xiong clan, You Xiong Tuo.
"I will act under the command of Jiu Li Huang Que. Once Yu Longyan engages, I will lead the Jiu Li clan to provide immediate support and act as a guide for You Xiong Tuo," Jiu Li Hun stated.
Lin Zhan observed the human participants in this battle. They were all human youths aged 15 or 16. Nearly ten thousand human youths were all Golden tier martial artists. "Are our human race this strong?"
"Lin boy, are you surprised? You're seeing correctly. All the human youths on this battlefield are at least at the mid-Golden tier. In ancient times, it was common for our human juniors to fight above their level," Yu Longyan's voice reached Lin Zhan's ears, answering his confusion.
"Across all the myriad races in the heavens, there are hundreds of such Golden tier hunting battlefields. The participants are all our human juniors. This particular battlefield is mostly valley and dense forest, so our Yu Long clan primarily participates, with the You Xiong, Jiu Li, and Qing Yang clans also involved."
"At that time, there were a total of ten thousand human juniors participating in the battle, while the alien coalition numbered eighty thousand. Observe carefully. Since you've already advanced to Golden tier, you will also participate in these hunting battles."
Focusing his attention back on the screen, Yu Longyan removed his animal skin top, took two spears resembling javelins, each about 1.2 meters long, and, using the cover of night, transformed into a black shadow, entering the dense forest.
Lin Zhan noticed that Yu Longyan's bare torso was tattooed with two black giant pythons, identical in appearance to the Black Dragon brothers at that time. "Ancestor, this tattoo must not be out of fondness, otherwise, he would surely have a beautiful woman tattooed instead."
Although the Black Dragon brothers were massive, they moved swiftly through the dense forest like fish in water, providing cover for Yu Longyan as he rapidly searched for enemies.
"Yan, deal with the grunts ahead first. If we follow this path, we'll surely find traces of the enemy," said the Black Dragon Emperor.
"Brother, you and the second brother go around to the flanks. I'll make the first move and use my flying spears to shoot down the enemy scouts. We need to let at least one escape to sound the alarm, and you follow closely behind." After speaking, Yu Longyan and the Black Dragon brothers moved quickly.
Observing the sounds in the darkness ahead, Yu Longyan whispered, "So, it's those Night Demon clan fellows. No wonder they're out on watch."
Sensing that the Black Dragon brothers were in position, Yu Longyan shot two flying spears towards the enemies ahead.
"Ah, enemy attack!" Yu Longyan intentionally missed one spear, leaving a survivor. The injured Night Demon immediately spread its bat-like wings and flew backward.
A long black shadow moved rapidly through the trees, following the injured Night Demon. Seeing the Black Dragon Emperor following, Yu Longyan quickly took out a gem and transmitted the message to his clansman, Yu Longming.
"Tuo, Hun, my elder brother has sent a message. Enemy traces have been found. I'll go up with Qing Yang Qiangu first." Yu Longming received the message from his elder clansman, conveyed the information, and led his clansmen and the Qing Yang clan charging into the valley.
"Let's move too. Ming is too impulsive. I hope Qiangu can hold him back."
"It's alright. Though this kid is impulsive, he's a capable fighter in battle. Besides, Yan is still ahead. I'll summon Jiu Li Huang Que to go first." The two also led their respective clans into the valley.
Jiu Li Hun directly summoned the Jiu Li clan's guardian divine beast, a giant yellow bird with a wingspan of 30 meters. The yellow bird held the same significance for the Jiu Li clan as the Black Bird did for the Shang Dynasty—a symbol of their totem.
Once summoned, the yellow bird immediately soared into the sky above the dense forest.