Within the storage space—thirty meters long, twelve meters wide, and nine meters high—stood row upon row of redwood shelves.

The shelves were meticulously organized, stacked high with objects that resembled books.

With a thought, Li Fan drew one out.

He held it in his hand and studied it for a moment, then discovered that this so-called "book" was actually alive.

Though it lay perfectly still, Li Fan keenly sensed the unmistakable aura of a living creature emanating from it.

He understood immediately. While inside the storage ring, they existed in a death-like slumber. But once removed from the ring and exposed to the outside world, they regained their vitality.

He opened the "book," and beams of light shot from its pages,...