Chapter 498 Demanding Territory from the Holy Land, Voices from the Miasma Wasteland

"The art of seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune? That's quite an ability. Nanami, you should stay at Mount Myōboku and learn from Grandpa Sage. Don't go to Shikkotsu Forest for now..."

Liu Yun gave an order to his daughter, intending to leave her there.

"No... I'll go to Shikkotsu Forest with you first, and then I'll come back to Mt. Myoboku. Daddy, take me with you..." Nanami grabbed her father's arm and started to whine.

"Um... okay..."

Liu Yun didn't rush to leave; the father and daughter stayed an extra day at Mount Miaoboku to admire its beautiful scenery.

"Mount Myoboku is truly a wonderful place... I would like to establish a settlement here exclusively for human elites to cultivate immortality. I wonder if the immortal would grant my request?"

While strolling and enjoying the scenery, Ryuun told the guide, Fukasaku, his last purpose.

Upon hearing this, the immortal's heart sank, and he sighed inwardly that what was destined to happen could not be avoided... This outcome had long been shown in the great toad immortal's prophetic dream.

However, compared to the forceful invasion, Ryuun's polite inquiry made Fukasaku feel respected, and he felt much better.

"Of course, I will clear out a suitable piece of land for Lord Liuyun's private use..."

The immortal master Fukasaku nodded in agreement, and his quick acceptance surprised even Ryuun.

These toads are surprisingly easy to talk to!

"In that case, I'll trouble you to take care of things, Immortal Shenzuo. My daughter and I still need to go to the Wet Bone Forest. I'll come back in ten days..."

Ryuun planned to bid farewell to Mount Myoboku and head to Shikkotsu Forest.

“Alright, I will clear the territory during this time,” Fukasaku the Hermit nodded and said.

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Immortal!"

After exchanging some polite words, the figures of Liuyun and his daughter transformed into a vortex and disappeared into Mount Miaoboku.

Looking at the empty space, the immortal Fukasaku couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh.

It didn't want to give up its territory, no matter how big or small it was. It didn't want to give up an inch of Mount Myōboku. Unfortunately, it had no choice, because this world wasn't ruled by its toad clan!

On another continent far from the Naruto continent.

The figures of Liu Yun and his daughter suddenly appeared above a primeval forest.

"Dad, could this be the legendary Wet Bone Forest?" Looking at the boundless primeval rainforest, Nanami couldn't help but show surprise.

This is the most extensive primeval rainforest on the planet, boasting unparalleled biodiversity. It's like the Amazon rainforest on Earth in Liuyun's previous life—a forbidden zone for humans, yet also one of the most important natural treasures on the entire planet.

The two felt an incredibly strong natural energy above this primeval rainforest!

"Yes, we've reached the outer edge of the Wet Bone Forest. This place is teeming with snakes, insects, and ferocious beasts, and many areas are shrouded in miasma. We'll just tour it from the sky..."

Nanami had not yet mastered the ability to fly, so Ryuun provided her with a Truth-Seeking Jewel to rest on and enjoy the scenery.

"Dad, not only are the forests deep and the trees tall, but the wild beasts here are also huge! Some are almost as big as the toads that are the summoning beasts of Mount Myōboku!" Nanami exclaimed in amazement as she looked at the wild animals in the primeval rainforest.

"This place is also very nice..."

Liu Yun surveyed his surroundings and nodded in approval once more. The spatial vortex reappeared the next moment, and he began pouring natural energy into the Divine Might Space again...

"Not bad... Dad, are you trying to take over territory again...?"

But before she could finish speaking, Liu Yun gave her a hard knock on the head.

"Do you think your father is a bandit or a robber? And you want to steal my territory?" Liu Yun said irritably.

"Um... I thought you meant this place was nice, and that it was somewhere in the Shikkotsu Forest..." Nanami rubbed her head and chuckled sheepishly.

“You’re right, that’s what I think too, but how can this be considered taking over territory? The whole world is mine… Besides, Shikkotsu Forest isn’t anyone’s private property.”

There are giant slugs in Shikkotsu Forest, but this place is clearly not only home to giant slugs. There are countless other life forms and races. Even if Ryuun were to claim a piece of land here, he wouldn't offend anyone, because Shikkotsu Forest is so huge, much larger than Ryuchi Cave and Mt. Myoboku combined!

Because there are so many trees and tree roots here, even when Liu Yun tried to invade this place using the roots of the divine tree, he almost couldn't get in...

"I've heard this spiritual land is rich in spiritual flowers and herbs. Turn up the cover a bit more and keep an eye on what's below. You might even find some spiritual treasures..."

After Liu Yun finished speaking, he took the initiative to activate the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan and began to scan the primeval rainforest below.

'Isn't "make the cover brighter" a common slang term used by bandits? Dad even said he wasn't a bandit...' Nanami silently complained to herself.

"It really does!"

Liu Yun quickly discovered a strange little grass in a place shrouded in miasma. The dense bushes and thick miasma could not completely block the vision of the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan!

The little grass emitted a faint halo, and Liu Yun discovered that it could autonomously absorb and release natural energy, so he deduced that this thing was definitely a rare spiritual root.

The father and daughter landed on the ground and decisively dug out the spirit herb intact. They then threw it into the Divine Might Space and ordered the three snake maidens inside to replant it.

"Dad, look over there, there's another spirit flower!"

Nanami shouted excitedly. She easily discovered these spiritual roots containing powerful natural energy. One of the two was a supreme expert with keen senses, and the other had a spiritual body. Finding these spiritual roots was extremely easy for them!

"This place is filled with miasma; it's not safe to stay here for long!"

Liu Yun gave a serious reminder, then used gravity to dig out the entire spirit flower, before taking Nanami back to the sky.

These terrifying miasmas, which could kill ordinary humans in seconds, had no effect on Ryuun, but were still harmful to Nanami.

The father and daughter continued their journey, stopping frequently as they searched for spiritual roots. They discovered that spiritual roots were more likely to appear in areas shrouded in miasma, while spiritual roots were rare in non-toxic areas where wild beasts were active.

Because wild beasts also regard these rare items as treasures, spiritual roots that are a few years old are usually eaten by wild beasts. The terrible miasma can devour life, but it also protects these precious natural treasures.

As each complete spiritual root was absorbed into the Divine Might Space, the three Snake Princesses were busy working inside. With the presence of spiritual roots, the Divine Might Small World was no longer empty!

While Liu Yun was constantly collecting special spiritual roots with spirituality, the two of them unknowingly ventured deeper into the Wet Bone Forest.

"Oh my? Lord Liuyun???"

When Liu Yun recklessly ventured into a miasma-filled wasteland to dig for herbs, a sudden voice surprised him.

Liu Yun quickly turned his head to look, only to find that it was a small slug, about the size of a palm...

Clearly, the slug that can call out "Master" is undoubtedly one of the incarnations of that giant slug immortal!