The Master of Beasts-Chapter 511 - 114:

"Especially, Spiritual Beasts are much more reliable than teammates."

Looking at the obedient Divine Wood Heavenly Tiger nuzzling against him, Chen Jiuge let out a light laugh: "Deal with that old thing too."

"Roar"

In just a short time, the hidden strength of the plant and tree tribes was completely wiped out by the Spiritual Beasts. The highest cultivation in the depths of the dense forest was only at the Divine Storage Realm, and they were utterly powerless to resist the invasion of Wu Country.

Declining Wu Tian’s gratitude, Chen Jiuge impatiently rode the Lightning Sculpture towards the Five Elements Sect.

...

In mid-air

Chen Jiuge was completely surrounded by the Cloud Mist Beast while the Netherworld Snake no longer coiled around his wrist but instead looked vigilantly around, and the Shadow Demon in the shadows was also constantly alert.

Even with such powerful protection, the sense of crisis in Chen Jiuge’s heart grew increasingly intense.

"No, it’s better to make an error than to rely on luck."

Crushing the talisman given by Master Lou Boxuan during his journey, Chen Jiuge no longer advanced towards the Five Elements Sect but instead stopped at a nearby mountain range, searching for hidden caves and leaving his own aura.

"Boom"

Looking into the distance at the massive explosion, cold sweat instantly dripped down Chen Jiuge’s forehead.

"Such power, it’s definitely not from a True Immortal cultivator, damn it, what’s going on? Wasn’t this just a small task?"

Feeling somewhat awkward, Chen Jiuge fled deeper into the mountain range. Such minor tasks were common each year in the Five Elements Sect and usually didn’t involve any surprises. Why was he so unlucky? Could this be the rule for a transmigrator?

Jokingly comforting himself, the distant explosions drew nearer. Chen Jiuge gritted his teeth and left the Netherworld Snake in the cave, silently apologizing in his heart: "Sorry."

In just a short time, before Chen Jiuge could run a thousand miles, he heard the despairing hiss of the Netherworld Snake.

Following that were the Red Sun Sky Tiger, Netherworld Tiger, Green Rhombus Snake, and the other Spiritual Beasts of the True Immortal Thirty-One Layer Heaven level he possessed.

Except for the Shadow Demon, the two Cloud Mist Beasts, and the Divine Wood Heavenly Tiger, the strongest in bloodline, all other Spiritual Beasts capable of delaying slightly had perished.

As the enemy drew nearer, Chen Jiuge, with a sense of sorrow, left the Divine Wood Heavenly Tiger, vowing: "I will avenge you!"

"Really? I don’t think that’s possible." A harsh voice yelled from behind Chen Jiuge.

A towering figure stood with a bare torso, and the muscles exposed resembled iron lumps, a characteristic of the Thunder God Temple. Every cultivator in the Thunder God Temple practiced Thunder God Body Tempering, making their survival capabilities exceptionally strong.

"A small True Immortal Fifth Layer Heaven brat like you, having so many Little Heavenly Immortal level Spiritual Beasts, I must have caught a big fish!" Lei Ming said with a shadowy expression.

As a seasoned Heavenly Immortal personally capturing a small True Immortal Realm brat, yet taking so long, it would be utterly humiliating to let this be known.

"Clap"

A heavy slap echoed on Lei Ming’s shoulder, as Shen Boyi suppressed his anger and said in a stern voice: "What are your intentions towards my apprentice’s grandson?"

As it turned out, just as Chen Jiuge crushed the talisman for help, Lou Boxuan was at a critical moment, and Shen Boyi, having just completed his retreat, decided to check in, arriving just in time to witness the scene.

"Crack, crack"

The sound of shattering porcelain emanated from Lei Ming, and the surface of his sturdy body was covered in numerous cracks, seemingly on the verge of crumbling to pieces.

"The Divine Wood Venerable, Shen Boyi." Lei Ming’s eyes involuntarily betrayed fear, for this was not only a true Golden Immortal but a famed mighty one among them.

"I am an external affairs officer of the Thunder God Temple..."

Lei Ming attempted to state his identity to save himself, but unfortunately, Shen Boyi cared little. Exerting slightly more pressure with his palm, the powerful Heavenly Immortal was reduced to dust.

The immense Creation Power dispersed from the rubble, merging into the mountain range. One believed it wouldn’t be long before numerous powerful Spiritual Beasts appeared in this mountain range—where a whale falls, all creatures thrive!

"My dear apprentice’s grandson, how on earth did you provoke someone from the Thunder God Temple?" Shen Boyi asked, somewhat curiously.

Gnashing his teeth, Chen Jiuge recounted the events of the mission, emphasizing the losses he suffered: as many as eight Little Heavenly Immortal level Spiritual Beasts, including two he had nurtured from the start. They were his pride and joy!

"Strange, forget it. Come back with me to the mountain gate first. This matter might not be so simple." With age comes wisdom, and Shen Boyi immediately sensed irregularities in the tale.

Guided by a Golden Immortal, the journey was naturally smooth and uneventful.

Gazing at the familiar courtyard, Chen Jiuge felt a pang of sadness as he reached to touch the Netherworld Snake that used to rest on his wrist, only to find it absent.

"It’s really....."

In the Heavenly Realm, the Spiritual Beasts contracted by Chen Jiuge, once he set his sights on them, never met sacrifice, not even on intense battlefields like the Infinite Star Sea.

But in the True Realm, while executing a simple mission, he lost a vast number of Spiritual Beasts. If not for the rescue by his ancestor, even his own life would have been at risk.

"So without strength, one really shouldn’t leave the mountain gate."

Having achieved True Immortal status, with an infinite lifespan and the ability of the Chaos Pearl, Chen Jiuge was unconcerned about cultivation resources.

He initially intended to visit his Master, but as his Master was in seclusion, at a critical breakthrough moment, Chen Jiuge decided not to disturb him.

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Thunder God Temple

Massive palatial complexes stood atop steep mountain peaks, with violent thunderbolts rampant in the sky, making this place resemble an infernal hell.