The Master of Beasts-Chapter 704 - 208: The Battle for City Ten (Part 2)
"That's different. The current Five Elements Sect... Haha, I don't even know if it can still be called the Five Elements Sect!"
"If all you're going to talk about is this nonsense, then I'll be leaving first!"
"Let's talk about the matter at hand then!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
In the dark secret chamber, a beam of light suddenly appeared, revealing a young man with a broad and amiable face that instantly gave people a good impression, slowly emerging in the light.
Looking up at the other eight clusters of black mist floating near the light, Wen Zihou said in a deep voice, "It's certain that Chen Jiuge has rebelled against the sect. He is currently trying to attack City No. 10."
"Zhang He has considerable strength, with the help of the Five-Colored Great Mountain, they've held them off for three years. According to information from my informant, due to Mu Ling's defection, City No. 10 can currently hold its ground, but it doesn't seem like it'll last much longer."
"So, about my previous proposal, what do you all think?"
The eight clusters of black mist began to roil. After a while, one of the black mists spoke, "The Thunder God Temple has always been our enemy. I don't mind attacking them, but how will the spoils be divided? And who will lead us at that time?"
"That's right. We've all been abandoned, except for Zhang He, this stubborn fool, who thinks the sect can return to its former glory, but we don't. Who doesn't know about the strength of the Reincarnation Sacred Land? At least I don't see any hope!"
After a long discussion, the eight clusters of black mist still couldn't come to a decision. Wen Zihou seemed to have anticipated this and simply said a few words, and a simple alliance was formed!
.......
Seven days later, Chen Jiuge arrived at City No. 10.
At first glance, he saw a Five-Colored Great Mountain descending from the sky. Kai Ming and other cultivators used divine skills to block it, while Mu Ling and a group of cultivators continuously spewed filth onto the Five-Colored Great Mountain.
"What's going on?" Chen Jiuge was a bit dazed.
"Has the battle among cultivator groups become like this now?"
"What's happening?" Chen Jiuge quickly focused his gaze on Mo Ming, who was resting.
Mo Ming turned his head to look, a bit surprised and embarrassed, "City Lord."
After a brief explanation, Chen Jiuge chuckled, "I see. You should have informed me sooner!"
He waved his hand, releasing a large group of spiritual beasts like lumps of mud, and introduced, "Mud beasts, a type of spiritual beast I cultivated out of boredom before."
"They don't have any special abilities, just that they can use their bodies to digest traces of divine skills and large amounts of toxins or other substances that would damage the environment."
"Due to digesting so many filthy things, the mud beasts are toxic filth agglomerates. By releasing the filth within them, they can achieve the effects you're currently working towards."
Mo Ming was already numb to Chen Jiuge's limitless variety of spiritual beasts. Whatever kind of spiritual beast Chen Jiuge introduced, he probably wouldn't be surprised!
"Go!"
On Chen Jiuge's command, these foul-smelling mud beasts took to the skies.
Though the mud beasts were soft, their movements were not slow. Before the next hit from the Five-Colored Great Mountain, the mud beasts attached themselves to it.
"What are those?"
Zhang He and Kai Ming in the forefront both froze for a moment.
"Release the filth!"
As Chen Jiuge's voice echoed, Kai Ming felt significantly relieved, but Zhang He's heart tightened.
"Psh, psh, psh, psh"
Incessantly, an obnoxious sound kept coming from the Five-Colored Great Mountain. Shaking his body slightly, Zhang He incredulously exclaimed, "What are these things?"
In just a moment, Zhang He felt that the pollution of the Five-Colored Great Mountain had intensified several times, diminishing his control over it and its power by a tenth!
"It can really be polluted?" Chen Jiuge said strangely. If even Holy Weapons can be polluted, perhaps mud beasts are not just useful for cleaning the environment!
"Such strong, formidable erosion power!" Mu Ling approached Chen Jiuge from a distance, exclaiming.
"Is this your idea?" Chen Jiuge inquired.
Mu Ling smiled wryly, "Actually, it's a measure of last resort. All Heaven and Earth Holy Weapons, unless inherently filthy, can basically be polluted."
"The Five-Colored Great Mountain is just more susceptible to pollution. Its unparalleled power mainly relies on the balance of the five elements. Once this balance is disrupted, its power plummets."
"I see."
Chen Jiuge thought it made sense. If all Holy Weapons could be polluted so easily, they wouldn't be deserving of their title as inherent Dao Artifacts.
"You've done well. Once we take City No. 10, I'll reorganize your previous subordinates into a unit led by you!" Chen Jiuge said casually.
"Thank you, City Lord."
Mu Ling was indifferent. Most of his previous subordinates were just regular subordinates, but using familiar faces is always better. Besides, it was a sign of his position being elevated, which was a good thing.
Mo Ming frowned slightly, feeling a bit discontented with Chen Jiuge's decision. However, considering the endless army of spiritual beasts under Chen Jiuge, he found it somewhat irrelevant.
Should anyone attempt rebellion, Mo Ming believed Chen Jiuge might not need them. The army of Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts alone could flatten everything, not to mention Chen Jiuge's concealed spiritual beasts.
Meanwhile, upon realizing this issue, Zhang He attempted to retract the Five-Colored Great Mountain into the city, but how could Kai Ming and others allow it?
Having been like a stone colliding, they finally had a chance to counterattack and wouldn't miss the opportunity.
Once again, repelled by Kai Ming and others, Zhang He was a bit disheveled and said, "Chen Jiuge, do you truly intend to betray the sect?"
"If you stop now, I can explain to the senior members of the sect that you momentarily strayed off the path!"
Chen Jiuge sneered, shaking his head slightly, "Zhang He, you aren't in charge here!"
"Damn." Cursing inwardly, Zhang He found himself in a dilemma.
"With this pollution rate, the Five-Colored Great Mountain might not hold for long. We'll have to see if we can get support from others now!"
"City Lord Zhang He, we've come to assist as ordered!"
Several massive flying boats approached from afar, their deep voices resonating.
"Hmm?" Chen Jiuge looked towards the approaching flying boats with some surprise.
"Interesting. Are they cultivators from the other nine Cities of Exploration?"
"Since they've come, they should stay!"
"Screech"
Gigantic avian spiritual beasts emerged above Chen Jiuge's head, soaring towards the distant flying boats.
Even before the two sides made contact, a dazzling array of colors erupted, followed by thunderous explosions as an unending rain of blood showered down from the sky. The flying boats were destroyed by numerous divine skills, crashing into the earth.
"Nine Three Flowers Heavenly Immortals?" Chen Jiuge sensed nine particularly powerful presences among the divine skills that burst forth moments ago.
"Mo Ming, Mu Ling, you two go help hold them off. These Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts should suffice!"
Seven proud Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts emerged behind Chen Jiuge, each exuding a formidable aura. The killing intent from the strongest among them, Qiongqi, made Mo Ming shiver involuntarily.
"All are Three Flowers Heavenly Immortals!" Mo Ming thought in shock.
Mu Ling felt a moment of relief, thankful that she hadn't fought Chen Jiuge earlier. Otherwise, there would be nowhere to run!
The joy was short-lived; reinforcement routes were blocked, and the cultivators of City No. 10 were providing immortal power to Zhang He. Suddenly, Zhang He seemed pitifully isolated.
This battle lasted exceptionally long, spanning seven days and nights.
Zhang He finally couldn't hold on, not because the Five-Colored Great Mountain was failing but due to a depletion of immortal power, leaving all the cultivators in City No. 10 drained.
But against Chen Jiuge's seemingly endless army of spiritual beasts, there was no room for resistance.
As the Five-Colored Great Mountain fell to the ground, Kai Ming, his hands slightly trembling, clasped them together and said, "It's finally over!"
"If only the City Lord were a disciple of Wufa Temple!"
Kai Ming mused, having such a comrade would bring unparalleled peace of mind in any endeavor.
"Control Zhang He. Mu Ling, handle the other cultivators in City No. 10, but try to control them instead."
Even though Chen Jiuge had rebelled against the Five Elements Sect, he didn't want to kill too many of its disciples, for the sect had initially given him opportunities for growth.
Without the Five Elements Sect, Chen Jiuge could never have grown so quickly!
