The Master of Beasts-Chapter 507 - 112_2

Thinking of Yue Meng cultivating under Daluo, while looking at that pile of Divine Crystals, Chen Jiuge could only say, this is fortune indeed!

Actually, compared to wealth, obtaining Shen Buhai’s assurance is the most important thing, it’s just that Chen Jiuge is truly lacking resources at the moment.

Cultivation cannot reach the skies in one step, but Spiritual Beasts can, so these resources have come just in time.

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Ten years passed by in a flash.

With the help of the Five Elements Sect, Chen Jiuge welcomed back the third Spiritual Beast, Yue Li, but unlike Dabai Yue Meng, Yue Li returned at the brink of life and death. Had Master Shen Boyi not intervened to rescue, he would probably already have returned to the Western Heaven.

Gazing at Yue Li soaking in the Vitality Pond, Chen Jiuge sighed softly.

Yue Li had bad luck, the place it ascended was precisely where the armies of two Demon Kings were clashing. In the confusion, Yue Li was pulled into one faction, if not for its thick skin and fast cultivation advancement, it would likely not have lasted long.

Quietly closing the door of the secret chamber, Chen Jiuge turned back only to see Lou Boxuan suddenly appearing in his small courtyard.

"Master, why have you come?" Chen Jiuge asked in some surprise.

Lou Boxuan was currently in a critical period of cultivation, usually staying in his own residence in seclusion.

"You have been in the sect for quite some time now, you can’t stay here indefinitely, here’s a task I found for you, take a look." Lou Boxuan tossed out a piece of Jade.

Upon receiving the Jade, Chen Jiuge studied it for a while, then frowned: "Assist Wu Country in exterminating the Alien Race?"

"Yes, a small race, it happens to be wood attribute, the highest cultivation in the race is just True Immortal Thirty-one Layer, which is just right for you to hone your skills." Lou Boxuan said casually.

Chen Jiuge somewhat speechlessly glanced at Lou Boxuan.

Lou Boxuan uneasily coughed twice, then with a wave of his hand, a small snake entirely black appeared in his hand, its pitch-black scales covered in dark green patterns.

Seeing the Netherworld Wood Ghost Snake held in his hand, its fierceness surfacing, mouth full of sharp teeth biting at Lou Boxuan’s hand, Lou Boxuan said helplessly: "Disciple, your Spiritual Beast is already True Immortal Thirty-one Layer, if I assign you a low-rank task, do you think it would be appropriate?"

Chen Jiuge awkwardly reached out to the small snake, Lou Boxuan also released the restraint accordingly, and the Netherworld Wood Ghost Snake instantly appeared on Chen Jiuge’s shoulder, its mouth full of sharp teeth constantly intimidating Lou Boxuan.

"Alright, Master." Chen Jiuge replied powerlessly.

If possible, Chen Jiuge wouldn’t want to go out; during ten years in the Five Elements Sect, Chen Jiuge’s understanding of the True Realm grew extensively, because the more he understood, the less Chen Jiuge wished to go out recklessly; the True Realm is just too vast, too dangerous.

The beggar you encounter on the road, the oiran of the brothel, the stall vendor, all these ordinary people could likely be Great Powers roaming the red dust.

Because after cultivators reach Golden Immortal, to further advance, besides cultivating and accumulating Dao, refining the heart in the red dust becomes especially important!

Seeing Chen Jiuge agree, Lou Boxuan left satisfied.

Wrapping the Netherworld Wood Ghost Snake around his wrist circle by circle, Chen Jiuge began contemplating his current strength.

Relying on the previously obtained Divine Crystals, currently under his command are numerous Spiritual Beasts of True Immortal Thirty-one Layer, dozens at least, but none at a higher level, as if this were a limit that Chen Jiuge has yet to surpass.

The treehouse obtained back then was remade by Master Shen Boyi, adding many rare space materials, though not reaching the level of a Secret Realm, it is enough to house Spiritual Beasts.

"Ah, I always feel something unexpected might happen, with an Alien Race strongest only at True Immortal Thirty-one Layer, how could they withstand Wu Country’s siege?" Chen Jiuge sighed.

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The territory ruled by the Five Elements Sect is vast, Wu Country is just an insignificant small country within, with weak national power; the strongest in the entire country is the royal family’s True Immortal, with cultivation barely reaching Thirty-three Layer Heaven, due to poor foundation, Heavenly Immortal is unattainable.

This attack on the Alien Race was initiated because of their weak strength, who would have thought the Alien Race’s True Immortal Thirty-one Layer cultivator, as long as he stays within the tribe, can unleash extraordinary defense, anyway, the old ancestor of Wu Country’s royal family is unable to break through.

What’s even more unexpected is, within the tribe emerged a large number of True Immortals, their quantity more than Wu Country’s, leaving Wu Country tragically, with frequent killings of cultivators and family clans, they bore it no longer and sought aid from the Five Elements Sect.

After all, asking the Five Elements Sect for help once means doubling the tributary for the next thousand years, which is a heavy debt for Wu Country.

Sitting cross-legged on the broad back of the Lightning Sculpture, Chen Jiuge ruffled the messy hair on his forehead, feeling a bit troubled, "I’m just a True Immortal Fifth Layer Heaven, is it appropriate for me to handle such a troublesome matter?"

The Wufu squatting on Chen Jiuge’s shoulder rolled his eyes speechlessly and complained, "Master, I’m here!"

Chen Jiuge looked disdainfully at Wufu, this little fellow had only mutated seven times, and the previous six mutations hadn’t been catalyzed and expanded by treasures like a Divine Crystal. Even now, reaching its limit, it was only at True Immortal Eighteenth Layer Heaven.

The Netherworld Snake quietly coiled on Chen Jiuge’s wrist without moving; if not observed carefully, it was really hard to tell it was a Spiritual Beast.

Gently stroking it twice, Chen Jiuge muttered, "This time, I’ll rely on you guys."

The Netherworld Snake and these hired Spiritual Beasts have low Spiritual Wisdom, a result of Chen Jiuge’s Secret Technique. Spiritual Beasts with too low wisdom are called Fierce Beasts, whose physical strength and bloodline strength are higher — no need to envy, it’s traded for intelligence.

"Screech"

A sharp eagle cry cut through the air, Wu Country’s capital had arrived!

Ignoring the cultivators trying to stop them, the Lightning Sculpture flying at unmatched speed instantly appeared above the Imperial Palace.

The True Immortal Thirty-One Layer Heaven Lightning Sculpture posed a great threat to the Imperial Palace, several powerful auras rose from deep within the palace, Chen Jiuge sighed helplessly, "With such strength, calling for help just to fight a little alien race? Does Wu Country feel like life has been too good lately?"

A young man with gray-white hair appeared before the Lightning Sculpture, surrounded by several Immortal Swords, and asked vigilantly, "Fellow Daoist, what brings you to our Wu Country?"

Chen Jiuge took out a Task Token, "Chen Jiuge of the Five Elements Sect, here on a mission."

Putting away the Immortal Swords, the young man smiled broadly, "So it’s a Master from the Five Elements Sect."

A cultivator with much higher cultivation than his own calling him Master made Chen Jiuge involuntarily shiver, it felt a bit strange!

Wu Country Imperial Palace Imperial Garden

The previous young man, Wu Dao, wearing a smile, poured a cup of Immortal Brew for Chen Jiuge and gently pushed it over, "Master, this is my Wu Country’s Mystical Miles, please have a taste."

Looking down at the cup before him, the ink-green liquor didn’t look particularly appealing, but it tasted indeed wonderful, one gulp gave a feeling of ethereal tranquility.

"Great brew!" Chen Jiuge praised.

"Glad the Master likes it, I’ll have someone send a batch to the Master later." Wu Dao laughed heartily.

"Alright, let’s discuss the task first, and stop calling me Master, just call me Chen Jiuge."

"Then I’ll dare to call you Brother Chen once."

Taking out a piece of jade with some caution, Wu Dao introduced, "It records the location of the Plant and Tree Tribes, their combat habits, magic techniques, as well as the general strength of their tribe."

"Hmm." Chen Jiuge responded, then carefully read through the contents of the jade, and then asked curiously, "An alien race of True Immortal Thirty-One Layer Heaven, with about a dozen True Immortals, can’t Wu Country handle this?"

"The several auras rising from the palace just now are no weaker than you." Chen Jiuge remarked meaningfully.

Wu Dao smiled bitterly, "Indeed, but we have all been poisoned by a strange toxin. While in the palace, dragon energy suppresses it, but if we leave to take action, our lives would be at risk."

As if afraid Chen Jiuge wouldn’t believe him, Wu Dao lifted his shirt, revealing a purple tumor on his chest, covered with veins, pulsing rhythmically like a living thing.

Chen Jiuge examined briefly and felt a very evil aura, which made one feel repulsed.

"What’s going on?" Chen Jiuge frowned.

"To be honest, this happened when I and a few old friends were exploring some ruins, we accidentally got contaminated. Didn’t gain any benefits, but almost lost our lives." Wu Dao said with bitterness.

Chen Jiuge gave Wu Dao a sympathetic glance, nodding, "Alright then, I’ll first deal with that Plant and Tree Tribes alien race."