The Master of Beasts-Chapter 804 - 258_2

"Hmm, simpler than we imagined. This fish is highly sensitive to blood, but it's fortunate it doesn't have Spiritual Wisdom, otherwise it would be quite troublesome!" Song Bei nodded. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Alright, let's proceed. If the Golden Galaxy is too difficult, the summoned ones from other settlements won't be able to make it!"

"That's true!"

"Let's go, where's the next danger point?"

"Sir, I don't know either!"

Aksu looked at the map, at the next danger area marked by circles of red beast blood, showing a hint of embarrassment. There was no name or extra information marked on it.

"The unknown, huh?"

Chen Jiuge didn't like the unknown; the unknown represented danger, it represented unpredictability.

.........

"Sizzle"

Tearing open the charred and tender skin, Chen Jiuge took a deep breath and said, "It smells really good, truly worthy of being a Fierce Beast from the Heavenly Gift Realm, its body is tough, and once cooked, the taste just elevates!"

"Munch munch"

Feng Cang chewed the meat in his mouth in big gulps, nodding in agreement, "Indeed very good, quite chewy!"

"But isn't this the unknown danger area the City Lord mentioned? We've been here for several days, how come we haven't encountered anything?"

"Feng Cang, you're really a jinx, huh?" Bai Li turned his head towards the dark surroundings.

"Huh, why has it turned so dark?"

With more than four thousand people gathered together, naturally it was brightly lit, and even before Feng Cang asked his question, it was still very bright around!

"Sir, my lord!" Ku Tou cautiously positioned Chen Jiuge behind him.

Because the Sorrowful Girl stayed behind in the Akam Tribe, Ku Tou, who could barely endure against Daluo Level for a time, became Chen Jiuge's personal guard.

"Boom"

"What's that!"

Chen Jiuge felt a blur in front of his eyes, as a black thing swept past him, leaving a small pit on the ground!

"Zzz"

The liquid remaining around the pit emitted a corrosive sound.

"Seems it's a living thing, with limbs, and corrosive, should be an insect-like Spiritual Beast. Judging by the speed, its cultivation is at least Golden Immortal level!" Chen Jiuge frowned.

"Ah ah ah"

Screams echoed around, not many, probably only seven or eight.

"Seems it's not just one, this is going to be troublesome!" Song Bei said gravely.

This sudden layer of darkness, their suppressed Divine Sense couldn't see through it, leaving them helpless against the creature hidden in the shadows.

"Swish swish swish"

The darkness retreated, and the torches lit up again.

"Gone?"

"Eight people died, thankfully. Although this creature lives in groups, the number shouldn't be too high!"

"How long until we get out?" Bai Li asked.

"At least seven days. After we get out of here, there's only one slightly dangerous spot left, the rest of the route won't be problematic!" Aksu explained.

"Seven days, huh. If it's like today, we'll probably lose fifty to sixty people. It's not too many!" Jialouluo said coldly.

"What if there's an accident?" Bai Li frowned.

"That's right, these natives have been diligently taught by us for a year, don't you think it's a shame to let them die for nothing?"

"The Qi-Blood of these Loose Cultivators is too scattered and not vigorous enough. This time it's mainly natives who died, and before reaching the Nine Dragon Tribe, at least one-twentieth of a thousand warriors would have died. That's quite embarrassing!" Song Bei revealed a dangerous smile.

"Let's wait until tomorrow night then, we'll split and mingle among the crowd, and see if that thing dares to come out!"

"Alright!"

"Alright!"

The next evening

The twilight glow illuminated the somewhat sparse forest, as Chen Jiuge looked at the open space ahead and said, "Let's have it here, nothing to hide behind, making it easier to catch that thing at the time."

"Alright, let's do it!"

"One person per segment, as for those Loose Cultivators!" Song Bei was a bit torn.

Honestly, in terms of utility, these thousand warriors were much better than the three thousand Loose Cultivators. The natives had stronger individual combat skills here and were more obedient, while those Loose Cultivators were different.

Because they were subdued by force, there were also some unruly people among the Loose Cultivators, just like the incident in the White Ape Forest, things would always get troublesome.

Like now!

"What's going on here?"

Chen Jiuge looked at the angry young warrior protecting a plain-looking yet voluptuous female warrior, opposite them a sharp-mouthed, monkey-cheeked Loose Cultivator lay on the ground.

"My lord, you have to stand up for me. This person has seriously injured me for no good reason!"

"Nonsense, it's clearly because you..."

"What did I do? I just got a little too close. Don't you usually do that? Why hit me?" The loose cultivator interrupted the female warrior's words.

"They are my kinsmen, but you are not!"

"My lord, look, she's trying to sow discord!" the loose cultivator was the first to complain.

"You... you... you..."

"What do you mean 'you'? You see, I hit the mark, didn't I? My lord, such people must be severely punished, or they will destroy the relationship between us!"

"Silence!"

Chen Jiuge's face was extremely somber. He single-handedly grabbed the loose cultivator by the neck, lifting him up as he said, "Do you know why loose cultivators in the True Realm are despised and hunted down?"

"It's because of people like you!"

"Do you think I'm a fool, or a novice, unable to see through this kind of trickery?"

Scanning the circle, he looked at the indignant native warriors and the angry yet silent loose cultivators, raising his voice, "Stop these petty maneuvers! Isn't it just because you're afraid of dying?"

"Afraid that those creatures lurking in the darkness will cause you trouble?"

"Let me tell you, you're not worthy. In this Heavenly Gift Realm, you've lost your divine skills, and your divine souls have been suppressed to a very low level. What use are you with your frail immortal bodies?"

"It's only because we come from the same True Realm that I've accepted you. Do you think I need you for anything?"

"Creak"

In the loose cultivator's incredulous eyes, Chen Jiuge forcibly twisted his neck.

"Thud"

The body fell to the ground, followed by his restless heart.

"If you want to prove yourself, use strength, not petty tricks. The resources, cultivation techniques, and divine skills you want, I have them. If you want better treatment and a higher status, prove it with your strength!"

"Those resorting to petty actions will end up like this!"

"Ku Tou, go over to their side and keep an eye on them!"

"Ah, my lord, I also..."

"No need, just have Aksu follow me!"

"Senior Jialouluo, could you please have Hei Ze also watch over them? I'm afraid Ku Tou might not be able to handle it alone!"

"It's a small matter, but do we really need to look after this bunch of burdens?"

For Jialouluo, who became one of the Twelve Holy Kings through battles and countless corpses, these secretive petty tricks were most loathsome—if you have ability, show it through strength.

"After all, we come from the same place, right?"

"It's truly shameful!"

As darkness descended, torches lit up the clearing completely.

Unknowingly, it had gotten dark!

"No sign of summoning at all?" Chen Jiuge looked around the pitch-black surroundings in astonishment.

"Pfft"

The sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh was followed by Jialouluo's wild laughter: "Hahaha, is it finally here? I've been waiting for you for a long time; let me see what kind of creature you really are!"

"Squelch"

A black limb brushed past him, leaving Chen Jiuge's face slightly stinging.

He gently wiped his face, seeing the green liquid, "I didn't completely dodge it!"

"Hiss hiss hiss"

The creature's appearance fully manifested.

It was a fierce beast resembling a spider, except it had two abdomens—or rather, two bellies—and sixteen limbs, with a purple vertical eye on its forehead.

"What on earth is this thing? It's so bizarre!"

The fierce beasts of the Heavenly Gift Realm were more like ordinary wild beasts, without much embellishment, albeit larger in size!

"Hiss hiss hiss"

After another round of hissing, the monster leaped, pouncing straight at Chen Jiuge.

"Boom"

His fist, glowing with golden light, collided with the limbs, both retreating several steps.

"The strength is unexpectedly great?"

Seeing a bit of green stain on his fist, Chen Jiuge frowned slightly. The good news was that it was non-toxic, though its liquid was highly corrosive, but that was easier to handle than poison.

The bad news was its immense strength. If every monster were at this level, the native warriors and loose cultivators below the Golden Immortal cultivation who were targeted might suffer heavy casualties!

"Hiss hiss hiss"

A louder hissing echoed, and these monsters quickly retreated.