Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 628 - 420: Ancient Race Reinforcements

"I don’t understand what you’re talking about."

Gu Youshan’s expression didn’t change, pretending to be unaware of the matter Xuanyuan Zhou was referring to.

Xuanyuan Zhou sneered at this moment, his voice suddenly becoming sharp:

"Why pretend to be confused, Patriarch Gu?"

"In the past, to deal with that Nine Netherworld Snake, your Celestial Capital didn’t hesitate to use the forbidden ancient array, forcibly driving the Power of Dragon Vein’s core, causing the dragon vein to tremble, and the Primordial Energy to be damaged!"

"This is an undeniable fact, not something you can deny!"

He scanned the human race representatives present with a superior look:

"Back then, considering the difficulty of the human race’s proliferation, with their large population relying on the dragon vein to recuperate, our Divine Race benevolently entrusted you to guard and manage the dragon vein. But your actions now are truly disappointing!"

Gu Youshan retorted in a low voice:

"The Nine Netherworld Snake ravaged the common people, turning cities into ruins, and the populace into blood sacrifices wherever it went! The situation was critical at the time; if we had not used the Power of Dragon Vein, the casualties would have been immeasurable! We did what we did to save more people, what was wrong with that?"

"Save the common people?" Xuanyuan Zhou scoffed coldly, "Do you admit then, that you abused the Power of Dragon Vein?!"

This question struck right at the heart of the matter.

Gu Youshan was at a loss for words, his brows tightly knitted.

No matter how much they said, it was evident that the Divine Race began to fear this power.

And there were indeed too few top human masters, making the Divine Race somewhat unscrupulous.

Seeing this, Xuanyuan Zhou’s momentum increased, pressing on:

"Gu Youshan, our Divine Race is not greedy for the dragon vein; we only wish for this land to be permanently blessed by the Heavenly Dao."

"The dragon vein has not been truly damaged; the National Master’s Institute has already investigated it!" Gu Youshan argued,

"Moreover, Zhong Nan was the one who led the activation of the array back then! Most of us opposed it at the time! These decision records and information can be found in the secret archives of the Celestial Capital!"

Xuanyuan Zhou pressed step by step, his tone aggressive,

"Do you think you can shirk all responsibility by saying ’Zhong Nan’s doing’? Are you suggesting we question a dead man?"

For a moment, the atmosphere in the tent was extremely tense, with representatives from both sides glaring at each other, spiritual power surging, as if a conflict could erupt at any moment.

In the end, Xuanyuan Zhou was the first to slightly soften his tone, though his words remained firm:

"Our Divine Race is not unreasonable, nor do we insist on reclaiming all the dragon veins immediately."

He changed the subject, presenting his true target:

"But to ensure the dragon veins are no longer abused or damaged by the human race, the core control of the main dragon vein centered on the Celestial Capital and its eight connected branch dragon veins must be handed over to be managed by our Divine Race. This is our bottom line!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Youshan was so angry that he laughed instead:

"Haha, control the Celestial Capital and the eight major dragon veins? Elder Xuanyuan, how is this different from directly seizing the foundational fortune of my Cangling Ancient Country? How is this condition any different from making the human race directly submit to your Divine Race?!"

Xuanyuan Zhou squinted, smiling insincerely:

"Those are the conditions. Patriarch Gu, consider them carefully. I hope to hear wise answers from you at the next meeting."

...

The meeting ended unpleasantly, and right after the meeting, Gu Feng immediately sought out Xuanyuan Zhou.

"I have already sent a message back to the clan, requesting reinforcements." Gu Feng said with a grim face.

Xuanyuan Zhou was slightly surprised: "You’ve decided to act again so quickly?"

"That’s right!" Murderous intent flashed in Gu Feng’s eyes,

"The humiliation at the Spirit Academy, my Ancient Race must avenge! This time, we will flatten the Spirit Academy, sparing no one!"

This time the Ancient Race suffered a huge loss at the Spirit Academy, losing its most promising disciple and many clansmen. If they couldn’t wash away this shame, the Ancient Race’s prestige among the Divine Race would greatly decline.

Xuanyuan Zhou pondered for a moment, then said: "Do you need us to assist?"

He was happy to see the Ancient Race and the human race in direct conflict, which would both deplete the human race’s strength and probe their depth.

In fact, Xuanyuan Zhou and the Divine Race’s senior officials were pleased with this outcome.

Although the Divine Race’s top strength was strong, the human race’s numbers were vast. If a full-scale war broke out, the Divine Race would also suffer a heavy price. They were still haunted by the few fierce "Wars of Humans and Gods" in history.

The higher-ups preferred to impose pressure and engage in local conflicts to force the human race to submit and smoothly take over the dragon veins.

"No need!" Gu Feng resolutely refused, his face showing the pride and stubbornness of the Ancient Race, "Just a small Spirit Academy, last time they only succeeded by chance!"

"Once my Ancient Race’s elite is deployed, flattening them will be as easy as pie!"

"This grudge must be avenged by my Ancient Race’s own hands!"

Seeing Gu Feng’s firm attitude, Xuanyuan Zhou said no more, only nodding: "If that’s the case, then I wish Elder Gu Feng success."

...

Meanwhile, at the Southern Monster Hunter Guild Headquarters.

After the resolution was passed, Chen Ming immediately began deploying troops swiftly and decisively.

The guild’s efficiency was extremely high, and in a short time, an elite force was assembled.

The main force consisted of four "Beastmaster Kings" commanding powerful Spirit Beasts at level ninety, and moreover, there were as many as eighteen Beastmasters with Spirit Beasts at level eighty or above!

This force was powerful enough to make waves anywhere, showcasing the Monster Hunter Guild’s determination to aid.

Chen Ming decided to lead the team personally to the Spirit Academy, temporarily handing over the guild’s daily affairs to an experienced vice-chairman.

That evening, Lin Chen found Ning Ye and informed him of the impending departure.

"Be careful." Ning Ye looked at Lin Chen, eyes full of complexity, finally reducing all his words to a single exhortation, "If...if the situation is truly hopeless, if you really can’t hold it...then prioritize staying alive. As long as the green hills remain, there’s no fear of running out of firewood."

Lin Chen cupped his hands solemnly: "Patriarch Ning, rest assured, I know my limits. Jiuxing City here, I’ll leave it in your hands."

Under Ning Ye’s worried gaze, Lin Chen, Chen Ming, and the elite forces of the Monster Hunter Guild silently left South City under the cover of night, heading towards the Spirit Academy.

...

In the small world of the Ancient Race.

It was like an Immortal Realm here, with divine trees and celestial herbs everywhere, spiritual qi turning into streams, and even the air filled with a fragrance that made people feel blissful.

The Divine Race’s foundations and lavish lifestyle far surpassed what could be imagined by the outside world, nurtured over countless years with "support" from the human race.

"What? You were defeated? Gu Feng’s team actually failed?"

The speaker was an elder around the same age as Gu Feng, wearing a fiery long robe embroidered with a blazing Phoenix totem.

Upon hearing the divine envoy’s report below, his pupils shrank suddenly, disbelief written all over his face.

Earlier, when many tokens shattered in the clan’s Soul Lamp Hall, he sensed something major had happened, but he never expected the attack on the Spirit Academy to have truly failed.

His name was Gu Zheng, one of the four great elders of the Ancient Race, revered in status and powerful.

"Yes...yes, Elder Gu Zheng." The kneeling divine envoy below answered tremblingly,

"Elder Gu Feng hopes the clan can send reinforcements, to avenge and to make sure to capture the Spirit Academy and seize the Dragon Vein. Additionally... it seems there is... a Phoenix Arm appearing in the Spirit Academy..."

"Phoenix Arm?!" Gu Zheng’s expression, originally a mix of shock and anger, suddenly changed upon hearing this, his eyes bursting with terrifying brilliance, even his breathing quickened a few beats!

Phoenix Arm!

This thing actually appeared among the human race?

Greed flickered in Gu Zheng’s pupils....

Both he and Gu Feng were actually facing the same problem, which was lifespan.

If this Phoenix Arm was truly formed from Nirvana blood, then for him it was an immense opportunity.

After all, the Phoenix Arm could be transplanted.