Beast Taming: Invincible Breeder-Chapter 480 - 465: First and Last Investment

What was terrifying was not the immense power of the old chairman, but the unknown methods.

Under numerous watchful eyes, the old chairman pulled out a handful of yellow beans from his bag, scattering them into the sea. Seconds later, one by one, imposing soldiers in yellow robes and armor emerged from the sea.

Everyone was in shock.

Whether it was the strong members of the Hidden Clan or the alliance insiders, they were all frightened by this scene.

These soldiers transformed from beans were surrounded by an emperor’s majesty that dominated everything.

Just now, they were ordinary beans, and now they had turned into imperial soldiers.

The old chairman waved his hand, and the Yellow Robe Imperial Soldiers turned into streaks of yellow meteors, disappearing into the sky.

In less than a moment, all Hidden Clans participating in the encirclement and killing of Li Cunxu were attacked by a Yellow Robe Imperial Soldier.

Weaker Hidden Clans were directly wiped out by the Yellow Robe Imperial Soldiers, and the stronger ones suffered heavy losses.

Not only did the clans themselves suffer attacks, but even the Emperor Ancestors were attacked.

Emperor Ancestors below the third level were punched to death by the Yellow Robe Imperial Soldiers, and those above the third level did not die but had a hard time, as the soldiers self-destructed before death.

Among the many Hidden Clans attacked by the Yellow Robe Imperial Soldiers, the Four Seasons Clan suffered the most.

Each of the four families, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, was attacked by two Yellow Robe Imperial Soldiers.

After this strike, the Hidden Clans went silent, restraining their members from leaving, truly becoming ’hidden’ clans now.

Previously, the Hidden Clans did not fear the old chairman because he was alone; even if he intended to destroy all Hidden Clans, after destroying one or two, others would get the news and hide or ally with the Four Gods.

But now, the old chairman’s display of turning beans into emperors terrified all Hidden Clans.

The casually scattered beans led to the annihilation of over a dozen weaker, less-rooted Hidden Clans and severely damaged more than twenty others.

So, what about the beans seriously scattered by the old chairman?

Would dozens of Hidden Clans be wiped out?

This time, was turning beans into emperors a casual act for the old chairman? Or was it a serious, full-strength endeavor?

In truth, the Hidden Clans were unsure, but could they gamble on it? No, they couldn’t.

Moreover, the old chairman was a person adept at creating miracles, and who could guarantee that he couldn’t summon more, stronger Yellow Robe Imperial Soldiers?

The Hidden Clans, with their vast heritage, did not want to gamble.

After all, not betting means not losing.

...

On the empty sea surface, the previous island had sunk due to relentless heavenly tribulations.

"This time, you’ve done well."

The old chairman instantly moved to Li Cunxu’s side, patting his shoulder, with a kindly smile of satisfaction for Li Cunxu’s performance.

He had not only potential but also wisdom.

The old chairman took out a piece of purple-black stone and handed it to Li Cunxu.

"As for the Hidden Clan’s retribution, you don’t need to worry. On the surface, they won’t act against you anymore, but in the shadows, they may use some sinister tricks, like curses. While they won’t kill you, they will make things very uncomfortable, making you sleep for a thousand years or have such headaches that you can’t train... etc., to delay your strengthening process.

This is for you; integrate it into your special heart. It will protect you from emperor-level curse damage."

Li Cunxu’s heart pounded like a war drum in his ears, and his hand holding the purple-black stone trembled uncontrollably.

He was too excited because he recognized what the purple-black stone was.

Though it appeared ordinary, like a stone dyed with purple-black dye, once unsealed, the world would change color, and the seawater would be dyed, turning everything into a resentment-filled purple-black, a permanent phenomenon, not one that fades over time.

This purple-black stone was the divine-level resource of the curse system, the Resentment Divine Core.

Born in the Land of Fallen Gods, formed by the gods’ resentment.

The Resentment Divine Core has five heaven-defying effects, but only one effect can activate among the five.

First: Transform a curse skill into a god-level skill.

Second: Transform a curse-system pet beast’s curse talent into a legendary-level talent.

Third: Transform a curse item into a ninth-rank curse relic, second only to imperial artifacts.

Fourth: Transform a curse weapon into an imperial-level curse weapon, second only to a Divine Artifact.

Fifth: Transform a curse armor into an imperial curse armor, second only to a Divine Artifact.

Why was Li Cunxu so familiar with the effects of the Resentment Divine Core? Because in his past life, he had the fortune to obtain one, and it was with its help that he increased his odds of defeating the Master of Endless Time.

Li Cunxu used the first effect back then, transforming a curse skill into a god-level skill.

"I wonder if this Resentment Divine Core from the old chairman is the one I had in my past life. If not, maybe I have a chance to obtain a second Resentment Divine Core."

Li Cunxu’s excited heart gradually calmed down, feeling the icy Resentment Divine Core in his hand, it seemed scorching hot to him.

Although he had caused the deaths of many Hidden Clan members, it didn’t seem worthy of such a reward. In Li Cunxu’s view, it wasn’t justified, even for killing ten emperors.

Divine-level resources, for which tens of emperors would die, were given to him so easily?

Li Cunxu looked up at the old chairman.

The old chairman spoke softly, "It seems you’ve recognized what this is."

Li Cunxu’s heart trembled; the invaluable Resentment Divine Core had made him too excited to conceal his knowledge.

This was something he shouldn’t have recognized; there was no record of it in the world.

Yet, it couldn’t be blamed on Li Cunxu’s lack of composure, as its value exceeded even that of divine sparks.

The old chairman said, "Don’t feel worried or scared. Everyone has their secrets, and I have no intention to pry, especially since your heart leans towards humanity. You’re a good child."

"Chairman, this is too precious; I cannot accept it."

Li Cunxu sighed with relief and, despite the heartache, returned the Resentment Divine Core.

The item was too good, making Li Cunxu hesitate to accept it.

The old chairman shook his head, gently pushing the Resentment Divine Core back into Li Cunxu’s arms. Though his touch was gentle, the strength in his hand was unstoppable.

"Accept it; this is my reward for your actions."

"But... this reward is too generous." Li Cunxu tried to hand it back.

"Consider it as a small investment for your future. However, this kind of investment will happen only this once. Over-involvement might hinder your growth."

The old chairman didn’t give Li Cunxu a chance to return it, leaving behind a few words before disappearing.

Li Cunxu gazed down at the purple-black Resentment Divine Core in his hand, feeling a premonition that the old chairman might have long since seen through his secret as a transmigrator.

However, he couldn’t be sure. After all, it wasn’t something he could directly ask. Asking directly, ’Chairman, have you seen through my secret as a transmigrator?’ would be exposing himself if it wasn’t noticed.

Li Cunxu didn’t expect that when the old chairman said there would only be one such investment, he meant it. In the future, the old chairman never provided resource support again.