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Chapter 245: Bizarre Valley! A Flock of Birds!
Chapter 245: Bizarre Valley! A Flock of Birds!
Little Zhang blinked in disbelief.
He couldn't believe what he was seeing right before his eyes.
He glanced at his older brother standing beside him.
Could he have seen wrong?
Was this some kind of joke?
Who would have thought that such a thing would actually appear here?
A dragon?
Its presence here was even more unreasonable than their own.
But it was clear that this colossal creature was not joking around.
Its golden eyes, as divine as a saint's, turned and fixed their gaze upon the two of them, devoid of any emotional fluctuations.
Their concealment techniques might have had some effect on Monarch-rank beasts, but against the Imperial-rank peak-level Big Yellow, they were of no use.
Su Ping turned his head and saw the two brothers hiding within the tree trunk, and he blinked in surprise.
"What are you two doing here?" he asked.
At that moment, the Zhang brothers noticed another familiar figure standing beside them.
"Breeder Su, what are you doing here?" they asked in astonishment.
Qin Xiaoxue, Ye Zhou, and Dong Muchuan were equally surprised and looked at the two of them, wondering how Su Ping could have possibly run into acquaintances in such a remote and desolate place.
The odds of this happening were just too far-fetched.
Su Ping was also stunned, and after glancing at the two brothers, he looked at the valley ahead and finally understood.
"Is there a secret realm in this valley?" he asked.
If someone else had asked, the brothers might have tried to be vague, but when Su Ping asked, they both nodded together.
Not to mention, the dragon standing beside them was incredibly intimidating.
With the dragon by their side, almost all the beastmasters in the Dragon Nation felt absolute envy and awe towards dragon pets.
Seeing it alive and well, even the tomb-raiding brothers couldn't help but feel their hearts tremble.
However, aside from their awe, they also had complaints to voice.
What the hell was this?
They were supposed to be exploring dangerous places, facing life-threatening situations, and obtaining legendary relics and treasures.
But at this moment, their little ancestor had shown up, bringing with him a dragon! And not just any dragon, but a fully grown Imperial-rank peak-level one!
What was the difference between this and using a laser gun to kill a mosquito?
Perhaps this was just a picnic for him, while for them, it was an adventure.
Damn it, where had the tension from before gone? How had it disappeared so suddenly?
Su Ping paid no attention to the brothers and narrowed his eyes slightly, turning his attention back to the valley filled with countless birds.
A secret realm?
This wasn't quite what he had expected.
If it was a secret realm, how could it attract so many bird pets?
He had initially thought that some wild resources had matured, attracting numerous bird pets.
Furthermore, these unknown resources might even be the source of the little crow's mutation.
This scenario made more sense, but was it really a secret realm?
However, as Su Ping thought this, the Zhang brothers' thoughts changed once again.
Earlier, Big Zhang had indeed prepared to retreat if things turned unfavorable.
But with the arrival of the person before them and the presence of the mature divine dragon, things were different.
Even if they were to explore the secret realm with others, having such a powerful companion was far better than anything else.
It was like having an extra layer of insurance.
With this in mind, the two brothers emerged from their hiding places.
Su Ping glanced at the three astonished individuals beside him and pointed at the two brothers.
"These are friends I met in the Magic Capital. They are private secret realm prospectors and experts in secret realm exploration. All three of them are top students from the Magic Capital Academy."
After a brief introduction, Su Ping turned his attention back to the valley and the little crow that was eager to rush forward.
Su Ping then asked the little crow again, "Little guy, were you injured by these big birds?"
"Caw caw!"
The little crow nodded and glared at the other birds in the valley with intense hatred.
Su Ping pursed his lips, feeling astonished but remaining calm.
Why should he be surprised? Even with so many birds, they were at most only Commander-rank.
Paper Figure Qian Yi, now at the Elite Apex rank, had recently received an epic-level enhancement with the Element Heart, a basic advanced skill.
There was no doubt that it had greatly improved Qian Yi's abilities.
Dealing with some Commander-rank pets wouldn't be a problem.
As for Su Ping's companions, there were three Commander-rank pets: the Flower Fairy with Monarch potential, the Life Ancient Tree, and the Crown Wolf King, Qin Xiaoxue's pet.
There was also Ye Zhou, who had been at the top of the Magic Capital Beastmaster Academy for many years, and Dong Muchuan, the direct disciple of the Weave-Air Spider and the son of the Dong family.
These three individuals were all capable and independent Commander-rank beastmasters.
Most importantly, Big Yellow was also by their side.
Could there be anything in this place that would leave Big Yellow helpless?
Compared to the previous caution of the Zhang brothers, the three companions were now eager for a fight.
A chance to battle! And in the wild, no less! The three of them, who had been on vacation, felt a surge of excitement.
They exchanged glances, and the most combative among them, Qin Xiaoxue, turned to Ye Zhou and said, "Hey, Ye, how about a little competition? Whoever catches the most beasts wins?"
Ye Zhou smiled and replied, "That depends on what Su thinks."
Su Ping shrugged and turned his attention back to the little crow.
"Little guy, is this your home?"
"Caw!"
As expected, the little crow let out a shrill cry and nodded.
Home.
"So, do you want to drive out the invaders who came to your home?"
Su Ping had come here to lend a hand to the little crow.
How they would proceed would depend on the little crow's intentions.
At this moment, a hint of human-like sadness and anger flashed in the little crow's eyes, and it nodded again. "Caw!"
"And do you want revenge?"
Su Ping raised his eyebrows.
It was then that he realized that crows were social creatures that lived in flocks.
However, here, he had indeed seen some Fire Crows, but they didn't seem to have any connection with the little crow.
It was evident that the flock of Fire Crows that had been here before was likely reduced to just this one mutated little crow, whose combat prowess surpassed that of an ordinary Fire Crow.
Su Ping stroked the little guy's black feathers.
After a month of close contact, he had developed some affection for this little creature.
This little guy was grateful and had a strong character, which Su Ping admired.
Most importantly, it was still true that wild beasts didn't have much value.
Unless a powerful psychic-type beast intervened, it was difficult to tame them and form a soul contract with a beastmaster.
Even if a soul contract was reluctantly established, some beasts with bad personalities might still disobey the beastmaster's commands.
At the same time, these wild beasts, if they were alone outside, would be fine.
However, the large number of them gathered here had already posed a significant threat and danger to the beastmasters' city.
Su Ping liked beasts, but he wasn't a mindless saint who didn't know when to be kind and when to be cautious. He knew when to nurture and when to be vigilant and take control or even kill.
So, at this moment, Su Ping thought for a moment and nodded. "Okay, let's clean up the birds in this valley together. However, if you see any young ones or more valuable bird-type beasts, help me capture them alive."
"No problem!"
With a wave of their hands, a light shone from in front of them.
With Big Yellow by their side, they could act without hesitation at this moment!
So, one by one, the beasts were summoned.
Flower Fairy, Crown Wolf King, Life Ancient Tree,
Time Hourglass, Icechant Cicada, Yearwheel Tiger.
Skyweaver Spider, Voidsplitting Mirror, Crystal Worm.
Each one was stranger than the last.
But they were truly powerful.
Su Ping thought for a moment and summoned the little paper man as well.
The little guy had been practicing his sword skills, and without real combat experience, his progress would be limited. Now was the perfect opportunity.
It was a pity that they hadn't brought Lao Sha this time, and Xiao Qing's strength wasn't enough to join this battle.
However, Su Ping was genuinely intrigued by the possibility of an unknown secret realm.
The reason was simple.
After his talent 'Beast House' was promoted, the effect of 'Ten Thousand Spirit House' enhanced all the effects of his spatial attributes.
This naturally included the effect of spatial absorption.
However, he had already swept through the secret realms in Jianghai, and he hadn't had a chance to try absorbing some of the remnants of the secret realm to see how much feedback he would gain.
Now, if there was a realm that he could absorb, it would satisfy Su Ping's curiosity.
Perhaps he could even break through to the Overlord Rank in one go?
The flashing lights attracted the attention of all the birds in the valley.
However, what Su Ping still didn't expect was that even after seeing these invading birds, they didn't react as if they were stunned, still acting as they had before, and even unwilling to take a single step.
It was only after seeing Big Yellow that a sense of vigilance and fear appeared in their eyes.
That was an innate fear of dragons.
But even at this strange moment, facing a life-or-death crisis, they would still resist.
"Wuwah!"
Qian Yi's excited cry drew the attention of many birds, and even Ye Zhou, Dong Muchuan, and the others turned their gaze towards the little paper man.
Was this the little guy who broke the elite-level trial record of the Magic Capital Academy?
They wanted to see what was so strange about him.
So, none of them let their beasts take action, and they all looked at the little paper man at this moment.
And at that moment, Qian Yi took action.
Facing these enemies that could fly in the sky, Qian Yi was indeed very experienced.
The Five Elements Sword and Lightning Sword were behind him, but the one he held in his hand was undoubtedly the Wind Sword.
Gale Nullification Slash.
This sword technique in the wind once again demonstrated its sharpness.
They all saw that the energy fluctuations and aura of the little paper man in front of them seemed to be only at the Elite Tenth Rank.
However, the speed of this sword was so fast that even the Iron Feather Golden Eagle, a Fifth Rank beast targeted by the sword, didn't have time to react. It was just about to sense that the little paper man's sword was coming towards it.
Its wings had just begun to flap, and in that instant,
Blood and feathers flew everywhere,
The little paper man and the Iron Feather Golden Eagle, who hadn't had time to react, were both cut in half at the waist and fell from the tree together.
Silence.
Not only Ye Zhou and the others, but even the other bird-type beasts, and even Big Yellow, who had been following Su Ping and Ye Zhou closely, all paused for a moment.
(End of Chapter)
Focusing his gaze on the little paper man, Su Ping couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
A Tier 5 Overlord!
It was already a mid-tier Overlord-level beast, just a step away from the Elite Apex.
But with a single sword strike, it was slain?
It didn't even have time to react?
If it were to advance to the Overlord rank, what then?
But this was the reality.
As he always said, the Elemental Heart was the weakest of the advanced skills, but it was still an advanced skill.
The Five Elements Sword, composed of the Five Elements Hearts, maximized the little paper man's strength.
Although the enhancement primarily affected the corresponding elemental energy.
However, the Gale Severing Slash of the Wind Sword was merely a medium, and the true killing blow was the little paper man's sword aura itself.
It was metallic!
Su Ping glanced at Dong Muchuan and the others, who had become solemn, and smiled slightly.
It felt good.
Ordinary people's attempts at impressing others no longer satisfied Su Ping. He wanted these geniuses to know that he wasn't just a beast breeder; his own beasts were top-notch too!
The little guy, did he really think he was just a breeder?
Bringing out his little treasure, it was this powerful?
Where did it come from?
Once Xiao Qing perfected the cultivation of his external incarnation and completed his evolution, or even if he found the legendary resource, the Green Fairy Spring Ginseng, to further enhance his cultivation...
Once the little paper man mastered the Five Elements Heart, and the Five Elements of Creation and Control were assembled on his body, Su Ping would give him a hundred or eighty Paper Swords.
Then, let's see!
Feeling proud, even the big yellow dog beside him looked at the little paper man with a hint of interest.
Su Ping felt secretly pleased but maintained a nonchalant demeanor. He patted the little crow on his shoulder, who was staring at the little paper man with envy and satisfaction, and said:
"There's no need to be so envious. If you stay in the Heart of All Spirits, you'll definitely become stronger too."
"Caw caw!"
For the first time, Su Ping saw a glimmer of light in the little crow's eyes.
Was it a glimmer of hope and expectation? Indeed, Su Ping, the great beast breeder, had a charismatic appeal that attracted these talented beasts!
Then, Su Ping realized he might have thought too much.
The little crow flapped its wings and flew directly onto the Iron Feather Golden Eagle's body. It spat out a black fireball, then another, and another, and another...
It burned the Iron Feather Golden Eagle's corpse to a crisp, finally returning to Su Ping's side, satisfied.
Then, the little crow pointed to the large scar on its left wing where feathers had yet to grow, and then at the Iron Feather Golden Eagle.
Su Ping understood.
He nodded, this little guy was quite vengeful, but it was good to repay kindness with kindness and grudges with revenge.
However, Su Ping had one last question. He took out the Dark Flame Ancient Crow's feather and compared it to the little crow's:
"Little guy, where did this come from? And what's your connection to it?"
A hint of sadness flashed in the little crow's eyes. Its black wings pointed forward, towards the center of the valley.
"Caw caw!"
Su Ping was slightly taken aback and looked towards the center of the valley.
There was a protruding cliff, and within it, a sizable cave.
Several of the strongest Overlord-rank bird-type beasts stood there, some perched on branches, others by the cave's entrance, but none dared to enter.
Any other birds that approached were immediately torn apart by these Overlord-rank birds, whose behavior seemed a bit off.
Below the cliff and cave, there were numerous bird corpses, a bloody and savage sight.
Su Ping narrowed his eyes, then looked at the little crow with disbelief. He asked a question:
"Little guy, do you mean the Dark Flame Ancient Crow's body is in that cave? Is it a relative of yours who died long ago?"
The little crow was taken aback by the question.
It thought for a moment, nodded, then, unusually, seemed a bit embarrassed, its wing drooping slightly.
Then, Su Ping looked at the pile of corpses.
The shock in his eyes didn't diminish.
What did this mean?
Among the corpses was the owner of this feather, the body of the Dark Flame Ancient Crow that should have gone extinct three hundred years ago?
But these corpses were killed by these intruders just recently, right? Meaning, a living Dark Flame Ancient Crow was slain?
As he had said, according to the Breeder Association's records, the Dark Flame Ancient Crow should have gone extinct three hundred years ago.
How was this possible?
Su Ping was stunned.
This mutated Fire Crow.
Extinct three hundred years ago, but now, it had reappeared, only to be killed again.
And so many bird-type beasts gathered here.
What was going on?
Su Ping blinked and turned to look back.
Xiao Qing and Qin Xiaoxue had started dealing with the other birds that were also eager to attack them.
Then, he unconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead.
It seemed he was sweating a bit.
(Chapter End)
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