Aiden resolved to meticulously plan the endeavors of capturing battle beasts and concluding contracts. He entered the Divine Ruins Fantasy Realm and commenced inventorying the resources and equipment he had salvaged from the palaces over the years.

  Weapon: Scarlet Waning Moon. It was an imposing nodachi with a blade entirely suffused in a vivid scarlet hue. Its size was substantial, and its sharpness was unparalleled. Moreover, upon being infused with the original spirit, the blade was capable of extending and elongating.

  Weapon: Demon - Binding Rope. This implement could be employed to bind the magic treasures of adversaries. When utilized against malevolent and demonic entities, its potency received an additional augmentation.

  Manual of Saber Techniques: Netherworld's Endless Torment. Originating from the infernal depths, this was an extremely malevolent saber technique. As of yet, Aiden had only mastered a few of its forms. In his estimation, this was not a technique intended for human practice; put otherwise, humans were simply unable to fully unleash the true might of Netherworld's Endless Torment.

  Manual: Divine Origin Qi. This was a god - tier cultivation method that comprehensively addressed the aspects of physical constitution and mental state, energy accumulation, and circulation, serving as Aiden's most fundamental and core cultivation approach.

  Defensive Cultivation Method: Four - Symbol Reverting - to - Origin Energy (Fragment of the Black Tortoise). The Four - Symbol Reverting - to - Origin Energy was composed of four components: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. Currently, Aiden had only acquired the Black Tortoise fragment. Besides enhancing physical defensive capabilities, it could also generate a formidable defensive qi - shield outside the body.

  Medical Arts and Techniques: Essential Techniques of Taiqing Rejuvenation. This was a manual proficient in medical skills and blood - replenishing incantations.

  Defensive Garment: Black Flood - Dragon Armor. Crafted from the refined scales of a flood dragon, this inner - layer armor was impervious to swords, guns, water, and fire.

  The remaining items consisted of some elixirs and various sundry treasures that held limited significance for this particular operation, and thus will not be expounded upon individually.

  The ancient battlefield within the palaces of the Divine Ruins Fantasy Realm was in a state of utter disarray, replete with an array of items from diverse categories such as Buddhism, Taoism, and demon - related artifacts, as if celestial beings and immortals had engaged in a fierce confrontation.

  Initially, Aiden harbored apprehensions regarding the usability of these acquired manuals. After all, different worlds might possess divergent power systems. However, following experimental cultivation, he realized his concerns were unfounded. Given that they were all manifestations of the power of the heavens and the earth, the original spirit was merely an alternative appellation for energy, and those cultivation methods were equally applicable in this world. Moreover, the power of the heavens and the earth on the Eternal Continent was more concentrated; otherwise, it would not have given birth to those powerful battle beasts. Presently, Aiden had a cultivation foundation, defensive means, healing capabilities, and weapons and equipment, rendering him well - equipped in all aspects. Nevertheless, his offensive capabilities seemed to be somewhat deficient.

  For this impending operation, Aiden was audacious and ambitious. Yet, he was not a reckless individual. The greater the risk, the more circumspect he needed to be, and the more comprehensive and meticulous his plan ought to be.

  "Alas, if only I could bring those divine beasts from the Divine Ruins Fantasy Realm into the real world. They could serve as my assistants," Aiden mused, shaking his head as he relinquished those unrealistic aspirations. After all, everything had to be grounded in reality.

  In Black Rock City, the underground arena was filled to capacity. Nearly ten thousand spectators were roaring and cheering, creating a frenzied and sweltering atmosphere.

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  On the loess field below, although the bloodstains had been cleared, a faint trace of blood - laden air still lingered, attesting to the authenticity and brutality of the spectacle.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, what follows is the much - anticipated grand finale of tonight. Let us welcome the Black Dragon Warrior - Princess: Regina!" The host, sporting a Mohawk hairstyle, was a master at generating excitement, his voice rising in pitch with each proclamation.

  Amidst even more exuberant roars and exhilaration from the onlookers, a tall and graceful figure gradually made her way into the arena. Standing at nearly two meters in height, she boasted neatly - trimmed off - white hair, wheat - colored skin that glistened with a healthy sheen, and a physique as perfect as that of a fitness model. Along her lateral ribs, shoulders, and the outer aspects of her upper arms, there was a layer of silver, petal - shaped scales. The exposed skin was marked with numerous scars, both old and new. She exuded an air of vitality, strength, and wildness, with a unique allure. Her visage was cold and elegant, with bold and striking features. In particular, her beast - like amber vertical pupils sent a shiver down the spines of those who beheld them, inducing a sense of trepidation that made them hesitant to meet her gaze. Her aged breastplate and skirt - armor revealed the well - defined outline of her abdominal muscles. One glance at the massive halberd - axe in her hand was enough to send a chill down one's neck. A young man in the front - row of the audience couldn't help but remark,"She makes an impressive appearance. I hope she won't disappoint."

  After Regina took her position in the arena, the host instinctively stepped back a few paces to maintain a safe distance before continuing,"Very well, next, here comes her opponent, a C - rank battle beast: the Thunder - Tusked Boar!" The instant the host finished speaking, the emotions of the entire audience reached a crescendo! A C - rank battle beast! This was precisely the reason for the packed auditorium tonight!

  A colossal animal cage was slowly wheeled into the arena by over a dozen people, huffing and puffing with the effort. Inside the cage was a brown - skinned giant wild boar nearly ten meters in length. Its two - meter - long tusks were a fearsome sight. The Thunder - Tusked Boar was a wild - boar - type battle beast of the beast system, characterized by tough skin and thick flesh, possessing formidable strength and impact. It belonged to the lower echelon of C - rank battle beasts. As soon as this brown - skinned giant wild boar emerged, someone in the front - row of the audience immediately retrieved detailed information about the battle beast from memory. This Thunder - Tusked Boar was in a state of slumber due to the effects of drugs.

  When the staff and the host vacated the arena, leaving only the woman and the beast on the loess field, the door of the animal cage gradually creaked open. A visible blue electric current crackled across the Thunder - Tusked Boar's body! Simultaneously, a blue magic barrier rose around the arena, safeguarding the safety of the spectators. Amidst a roar reminiscent of a 12 - cylinder engine, the slumbering beast finally opened its basketball - sized, blood - shot eyes. Most of the spectators on the sidelines stood up, shouting in excitement! Who would have thought that these people had come not to see the beauty but the boar!

  Regina gazed at the "small mountain of flesh" glaring at her from a short distance away. Her brows furrowed slightly, and she steeled herself, gripping the halberd - axe in her hand more firmly and assuming a combat stance. Only she, as the one directly involved, fully comprehended the immense pressure this Thunder - Tusked Boar exerted on her. The spectators on the sidelines held their breath in anticipation. A C - rank battle beast, even of the lower echelon, could only be confronted by a five - star Martial Master. As a four - star Martial Master, even with dragon - descendant blood flowing through her veins, Regina faced a formidable challenge in winning this battle.

  Amidst the rumbling, the Thunder - Tusked Boar pawed at the ground with its hooves and charged straight towards the beautiful figure opposite! It was a straightforward and brutal onslaught. Even with Regina's imposing height, she appeared diminutive in comparison to this ten - meter - long giant wild boar. Just as the sharp tusks were about to pierce her, Regina nimbly sidestepped and, simultaneously, brought the halberd - axe in her hand down with great force towards the passing body of the boar! Sparks flew from the impact between the axe - blade and the pig's skin! Although the wound inflicted was not deep, it elicited a pained grunt from the Thunder - Tusked Boar. However, spurred on by the pain, its ferocity intensified. It wheeled around, and with its massive head, it swept, stabbed, and lunged! Those two long tusks were brandished like a pair of sharp swords, whistling through the air. Although lacking in a discernible pattern, Regina dared not let her guard down for even a moment. For a while, the clash between the halberd - axe and the tusks resounded with a flurry of clangs, and sparks flew in all directions. The two adversaries were locked in a temporary stalemate.