The Master of Beasts-Chapter 571 - 143:

The Illusionary Great Roc folded its wings and slowly descended as the four people on its back jumped down.

Chen Jiuge looked at the purple centipede behind, marveling, "No wonder they call you Dark Centipede Elder, this divine skill is truly extraordinary!"

Dark Centipede Elder was pleased in his heart, and his scarred, ugly face revealed a slight smile, "Fellow Daoist, you're too kind."

The place where Chen Jiuge and the other three were stationed had no name, no other fellow Daoists, only a large tent and Spiritual Beasts scattered around!

These Heavenly Immortal Spiritual Beasts had contracts with Chen Jiuge, so once disciples of the Thunder God Temple appeared, the beasts would notify Chen Jiuge through Divine Sense, and Chen Jiuge would gather other Spiritual Beasts to attack together.

Without a base and even lacking logistics, it became quite difficult for people from the Thunder God Temple to locate Chen Jiuge, not to mention the four would change location randomly every now and then.

A Bright Pearl embedded in the inner wall of the tent slowly lit up, emanating a warm aura that soothed the cultivators' unsettled minds.

The five sat cross-legged before a simple table, and Chen Jiuge was the first to speak, "Care for a taste?"

Exquisite Spirit Food was placed on the table, something the four hadn't gotten to try before arriving. Chen Jiuge wasn't worried about arousing dissatisfaction in Dark Centipede Elder, as loose cultivators didn't care for such proprieties, especially in these chaotic times.

"Alright."

Dark Centipede Elder reached out and grabbed a strangely shaped beast leg, and with his somewhat yellowed teeth, took a fierce bite. A warm current rose from his stomach, and his injuries surprisingly lightened a bit!

"Good stuff!"

After a few more bites, Dark Centipede Elder didn't indulge despite the Spirit Food alleviating his injuries.

"Of course, it was made from a precious Spiritual Beast cultivated by Senior Brother Chen, known not only for accelerating cultivation but also for nurturing the immortal body and healing hidden wounds," Qiu Ruo said, somewhat proud.

"Ahem, nothing worth mentioning, let's discuss the news now." Chen Jiuge lightly coughed.

Dark Centipede Elder lowered his head in hesitation for a moment, then said, "This piece of news is important to you, I can tell you, but I have a condition!"

"Bang."

Tian Yue impatiently slapped the table hard, "Dark Centipede Elder, you are a figure of importance, but since you're on our turf, you must speak, whether you want to or not!"

Seeming to echo Tian Yue's sentiment, a blue Sword Qi river began swirling again around the usually silent but highest in cultivation, Gu Zhengyu.

Dark Centipede Elder ignored their actions, looking solely at Chen Jiuge, "I'm a loose cultivator, how can you coerce me? At most, you'd strip my muscles, skin me, refine my bones and extract my marrow, and throw in a Soul Search!"

"I can definitely tell you, these methods are useless against me."

"Senior Brother Tian, Senior Brother Gu, let's hear his condition first." Chen Jiuge understood that Dark Centipede Elder wasn't lying, having survived such harsh methods before as a loose cultivator.

"Then, let's do as the junior brother says." Tian Yue, somewhat reluctantly, retracted his aura, while Gu Zhengyu was quite agreeable.

"State your condition." Chen Jiuge said again.

"I want a stable cave mansion," Dark Centipede Elder said solemnly.

Since the conflict between the Thunder God Temple and the Five Elements Sect began, loose cultivators in this area had been living through hell. Most had ended up as cannon fodder for either sect.

Only powerful loose cultivators like Dark Centipede Elder could barely maintain independence, though the hardships they faced were known only to themselves.

As for why not simply fly away from the area, beyond the sheer distance, the densely distributed no-flight zones were enough to deter trying loose cultivators, making it near impossible to venture out alone.

"A stable cave mansion?" Surprised for a moment, Chen Jiuge continued, "The Star Moon Oasis next to No. 21 City is my territory; I can give you an authorization to stay there."

"However, you must swear not to cause rampant destruction in my city; after all, your cultivation level is too high."

"No. 21 City!" Dark Centipede Elder was momentarily overjoyed, nodding vigorously, "That's not a problem, I can even become your Guest Elder."

"Hmm, no rush on that; let's hear the news first."

"Alright."

Taking a deep breath, Dark Centipede Elder took out an Imprint Stone, and with a slight tap, a light screen appeared.

The arrogant Lei Mou, with arms crossed, faced the black-clad person opposite and asked, "So, have you made up your mind?"

The black-clad person's entire form hidden beneath their garment, rasped, "How do I know you of the Thunder God Temple won't kill the donkey after it's done its job!"

Lei Mou: "You have no choice!"

Black-clad person: "I can choose the Five Elements Sect."

Lei Mou: "You won't, Thunder God Temple is stronger than the Five Elements Sect. We can offer you the Thunder Body Refining Technique, all curse-related magic lawbooks, Divine Skills from our sect, all can be taught to you."

Lei Mou: "As long as you can annihilate the Five Elements Sect, I can offer you ten of the Thirty-Six Cities established by the Five Elements Sect!"

The black-clad person was silent for a long time, saying only after a while, "Why should I trust you!"

Lei Mo grinned broadly, "Because we are stronger!"

This time, the silence from the black-clad person lasted much longer, for a full quarter of an hour. As Lei Mou grew impatient, the black-clad person unveiled the garment to reveal an aged body.

The small, thin body was covered in grease paint, a stark contrast to the burly Lei Mo, resembling a colorful little monkey.

With sinister eyes fixed on Lei Mou, exuding a faint blood mist, the elderly person declared firmly, "Swear the Heavenly Dao Oath, and my Golden Clan Blood can cooperate with your Thunder God Temple!"