Chapter 320: The Sacred Dragon Legend's Decree!

Chapter 320: The Sacred Dragon Legend's Decree!

East Sea.

This was a desolate island.

Located in the vast East Sea, amidst the boundless waters, there was just this one not-so-large island, seemingly an uninhabited zone.

And at this very moment, in the heart of the island's forest, a lake stood tall.

Around this lake, there were several figures.

Among them, the most eye-catching were two silhouettes.

One was a strange human-like monster.

It had the same four limbs and torso, along with a peculiar tail.

However, on its head, there was a fish-like skull.

Fish scales covered its cheeks, and its lifeless eyes gazed indifferently at everything before it.

Yet, if there were a beastmaster with expertise in aquatic beasts present, they would instantly recognize this figure as a Sacred Spirit-level existence, a unique beast known as the 'Sea King Yakksha'! The second evolution of the Monarch-level beast, the 'Sea Patrol Yakksha'.

The other figure was a being several dozen times larger than the Sea King Yakksha.

It was a massive crocodile.

From head to tail, it measured a full hundred meters, coiled beside the lake as if a small mountain had settled nearby.

However, this Sacred Spirit-level Vast Sea Crocodile was incredibly docile, guarding the lake.

Not only it, but the Sea King Yakksha and the numerous beasts surrounding the entire island, including some Emperor-level ones, all seemed to be worshipping something.

Waiting for something.

There was nothing in the lake.

But as time passed, the entire lake underwent a slight color change, gradually turning from its previous blue-black to a reddish hue.

Eventually, it resembled a pool of blood.

"Finally, it's ready. The sea creatures sacrificed for the Blood Sacrifice Ritual are sufficient. The beastmasters of the Dragon Nation are indeed powerful, accomplishing this in just over ten days."

The Sea King Yakksha spoke, and its words were naturally not in any human language but rather in an odd serpentine script.

The giant crocodile beside it nodded, "The Dragon Nation is currently one of the most powerful human countries, and that's normal."

"Hmph! Back then, these humans of the Dragon Nation, with your help, defeated my master, either slaughtering our entire lineage or expelling us from the continent. But they never considered that my master would have a chance to be resurrected, did they?"

A sinister look flashed across the Sea King Yakksha's dead fish eyes.

"It's just the way of the victor and the vanquished. Alright, let's not keep my master waiting any longer. Begin the ritual!"

The crocodile didn't show the same ferocity as the Sea King Yakksha and continued calmly.

The Sea King Yakksha turned its head to look at the aquatic beasts behind it:

"Children, the time has come to offer ourselves to our master! Sacrifice your blood and a portion of your souls. When our master ascends to godhood, we will all live forever in the divine realm!"

As it spoke, a look of excitement and bloodlust flashed in the Sea King Yakksha's eyes, and its trident instantly pierced the bodies of all the beasts behind it, except for the giant crocodile.

A strange pattern formed by the blood flowed slowly into the lake on the island.

The island's lake began to boil.

However, at that moment, on Yueya Island, in the only four-story building, Qin Erlong stared at Su Ping in disbelief:

"You kid, sneaking around like this without a word? Even if you want to test your beasts in combat, someone needs to be watching. This isn't a game; if something goes wrong, lives could be at stake!

If something happens to you here, it's not just a matter of my position as the chairman being in jeopardy."

Su Ping shrugged:

"There aren't any Emperor-level powerful beasts on Yueya Island. Those things can't hurt me; you saw that, didn't you?"

"Su Ping, I'm not trying to scare you, but in the future, you can't be reckless like this. While we know about these situations, what about the unknown? Like the last assassination attempt!

As your talents unfold, you might attract the attention of other nations' assassins. Staying vigilant at all times will be crucial!"

Seeing Qin Erlong's serious expression, Su Ping paused, suddenly remembering someone.

It was a being recorded in the Hall Rank extraordinary skill, the Dragon Nation beastmaster, Nie Chuan, who had created the extraordinary skill 'Ocean Embracing'.

In the end, he died in an assassination, and there was no further news about his cultivation.

Perhaps, only after countless years, when the Beast Taming Realm of this deceased Dragon Country Beastmaster becomes a secret realm, there might be a method to cultivate the Ocean Embracing Hundred Rivers within his secret realm.

However, that Beastmaster named Ne Chuan seemed to only be at the Monarch Rank.

A Beast Taming Realm left behind by a Beastmaster who hasn't reached the Emperor Rank cannot transform into a secret realm and reappear in the world.

At this thought, Su Ping fell silent.

He somewhat understood why Old Qin was so tense.

Seemingly noticing Su Ping's dejection, Qin Erlong soon smiled slightly:

"Well, but this time, I've also opened my eyes. Your origami figure before was fine, but that Ten Thousand Trees Wolf is also good, and this elemental beast now, is it your evolutionary result? Toxic elemental, elementalization? The new evolution of the mutated forest wolf, is it not?"

However, speaking of which, you're so open about your beast's abilities now. In two or three months, at the Professional Beastmaster Competition, aren't you afraid of being targeted?"

Su Ping slightly raised his eyebrows, but didn't care at all:

"I walk the righteous path. Am I supposed to hide my trump cards and never let my beast take action for the rest of my life? There will be many important battles in future Beastmaster battles. Am I supposed to keep hiding?"

"Hahaha, good, good! You walk the righteous path! Your character is impressive! But this year's Professional Beastmaster Competition is no ordinary affair!

It's also the last time the entire nation will pay attention to the young Beastmasters' competition after the education reform."

Qin Erlong laughed, but he didn't mind. A year ago, he would never have believed that Su Ping, a true newcomer Beastmaster who had only awakened a year ago, could participate in the professional assessment.

He even believed that after standing out in the Jianghai Linzhou competition, Su Ping could go on to participate in the national-level grand assessment.

Just now, he had witnessed the scene on the eighteenth Sea Ship Platform, and Qin Erlong believed it.

Su Ping also understood that from the previous conversation with Master Zhu Hong, he could see the importance placed on this competition.

It was even a rare Spatial Crystal Dragon of the Spatial System.

Su Ping's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a determined look.

Although he didn't have the age advantage compared to Ye Zhou, Dong Muchuan, or even Qin Xiaoxue, who had been at the Overlord Rank for many years,

but cultivating beasts doesn't depend on age.

"By the way, your two beasts have already grown into reliable combat power. What about your third beast? You should know, this year's professional assessment doesn't just look at the strength of a single beast, it tests the overall strength of the Beastmaster!"

Qin Erlong spoke earnestly.

Mentioning this, Su Ping felt a bit helpless and touched his nose.

Fatty's combat power... was there.

For example, he could silently invade the opponent's phone, and if the opponent wasn't careful, he could leave some unspeakable browsing records in the browser, a true ace, enough to cause the opponent's social death.

However, wanting to play a role in a direct Beastmaster battle was still a dream.

Seeing Su Ping's helplessness, Qin Erlong also understood that he had some understanding of Su Ping's beasts, and that strange mutated psychic mechanical beast wasn't the first he had heard of:

"Unfortunately, neither I nor Ah San know much about psychic beasts, and we haven't done much research either! I can't help you much.

Moreover, even if someone understands psychic beasts, your beast is a mechanical psychic beast, so past experiences might not be of much help to you."

Su Ping naturally understood that otherwise, with his identity, he wouldn't have had so little progress after such a long time.

Suddenly, Su Ping thought of something he had seen before.

He suddenly asked:

"By the way, President Qin, do you know Meng Huangliang?"

At this, Qin Erlong was slightly taken aback:

"Meng Huangliang? Is he that famous spy from the Eagle Kingdom who has been in our Dragon Country for decades?"

"Yes! It's him, do you know him?"

Su Ping's deepest impression from the Hall Rank extraordinary skill website was this person's extraordinary skill of Dream Entry.

It was also an extraordinary skill he was quite interested in.

Unfortunately, Qin Erlong shook his head:

"I don't know much about him! I only know that one of his ace beasts is a beast that has completed evolution, but how it was cultivated and evolved, I don't know."

Speaking of this, Su Ping specifically looked and then tried to create a soundproof barrier with his barely sufficient psychic power:

"President Qin, is Meng Huangliang still alive?"

Old Qin knew Su Ping would ask, and directly answered:

"This, not to mention I don't know, even Ah San might not know. The Eagle Kingdom has repeatedly declared that they've assassinated him, but the specific situation is only known to the high-level officials."

Su Ping nodded helplessly.

However, after thinking about it, he realized he was aiming too high.

Not to mention an extraordinary skill, even if it was a Hall Rank extraordinary skill, in the current situation,

letting Fatty break through and complete evolution was already very difficult.

At this thought, Su Ping patted his chest:

"No problem! I'm confident in facing other Beastmasters with two beasts!"

"It's not that simple. Do you think the young Beastmasters who stand out nationwide are like prey waiting to be slaughtered?"

Qin Erlong shook his head helplessly, but he didn't mind.

Perhaps, for young Beastmasters, the Young Beastmaster Competition was their proof of success.

But for Su Ping, it was just a competition.

Su Ping and Qin Er Long had a pleasant conversation over the past few days.

Meanwhile, on the other side, things were clearly not as peaceful.

...

The young figure of the Ray Saint stared intently at the two men.

His eyes twitched constantly, and the massive consumption of spiritual power left him feeling exhausted.

Before him, the evolved form of his first main companion beast, the Star-Spotted Ray Fish named 'Thunder Wing', was now covered in wounds.

Not only that, but even the 'Water Dragon', which had reached the peak of the Emperor level and was the main reward for his evolution to the Holy Spirit level, had a somewhat scattered body.

It was evident how intense the battle had been.

The two beasts behind him were no match for the humans, either.

The Sea King Yakksha's arm was broken, and the Vast Sea Crocodile had a deep, bone-exposing wound on its back, along with charred scales.

"Speak! What is your intention in invading the Dragon Nation? As a water-type monster beast of the Holy Spirit level, which forbidden kingdom in the Endless Sea do you belong to?"

The Ray Saint, though young, spoke in a cold and stern tone, causing the two Holy Spirit-level beings to feel a chill in their hearts.

Could human beastmasters be this powerful?

With only one Saint-level evolved beast, they were struggling to defend themselves.

However, at this moment, even if they risked their lives, they couldn't retreat!

The two beasts turned to look at the blood-red lake behind them, still churning.

They gritted their teeth, preparing for a final battle.

But at that moment, a clear voice rang out again:

"Stop."

Several figures looked up, and to their surprise, another human had appeared in the sky above.

The Sea Patrol Yakksha and the Vast Sea Crocodile beside them tensed up.

Human beastmasters were formidable; with their strength, obstructing one beastmaster was already impressive. If another arrived, they wouldn't need to do anything else; disrupting the ceremony behind them would be an unimaginable loss.

The Ray Saint was slightly startled but then rejoiced:

"Cloud Sage, you came so quickly?"

After sensing something amiss, the Ray Saint immediately sent a message to the Dragon Nation, and to his surprise, the first to arrive was the Cloud Sage.

The Cloud Sage wasn't an old-timer among the Holy Spirits, but she was certainly not someone he, a newly promoted to the Holy Spirit level, could compare to.

Not to mention, the Cloud Sage possessed two Holy Spirit-level companion beasts, a testament to her power.

However, the Cloud Sage, with her face veiled, showed no intention of intervening. She glanced at the lake behind them with interest, then at the tense Sea King Yakksha and the Vast Sea Crocodile, before smiling and saying:

"How is the resurrection of the Water Sovereign progressing?"

Upon hearing this, the two Holy Spirit-level beasts exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

"Who are you, and how do you know about the Water Sovereign's resurrection?"

"I am Feng Caifei, the Cloud Sage of the Dragon Nation. The Legend Lord suggested I change my surname to 'Feng' for a more formidable image, but I think names are just labels."

"Cloud Sage, what is the meaning of this?" The Ray Saint asked, looking at her.

The Cloud Sage smiled slightly and raised her hand to stop him from speaking further, then said calmly:

"Rest assured, the Dragon Nation has long ceased to be the same. You thought your secret plan to resurrect the Water Sovereign was a well-hidden affair, but to the Dragon Nation, it's as clear as day and of no consequence."

"You must have sensed the revival of the Fire Sovereign and the Water Sovereign, and with the Nine Provinces Totem Water-Fire Battle from three thousand years ago repeating today, you thought it was a joyful festival, a chance for the Dragon Nation to relive its glory days. But the East Sea invasion, with minimal casualties, was just a training exercise. Wait for the Water Sovereign's resurrection, and the Dragon Nation will receive its apology gifts."

Her words echoed in the hearts of the two beasts like a tolling bell, leaving them stunned.

They believed their actions were highly secretive.

In their eyes, waiting for the so-called 'Water Sovereign' to resurrect and unify the entire Endless Sea, then counterattack the Dragon Nation's Nine Provinces, was a possibility.

However, the calm and collected woman before them spoke words that almost shattered their faith in their mission.

Did the Dragon Nation's top leadership know all along and simply not care? The so-called revival of the Fire and Water Sovereigns, the ancient water-fire conflict from thousands of years ago, was now just a 'joyful festival' in the Dragon Nation.

Such words were disheartening.

They had no reason to doubt.

The reason was simple. Behind them, the ceremony was still in progress. If this woman, instead of using her full strength, merely had her companion beast, the Holy Spirit-level 'Flame Departing Phoenix', intervene, the entire ceremony would be in vain.

But the woman did not do so, and this left the two beasts with an indescribable feeling.

Were they mocking the Dragon Nation's Sacred Dragon Legend and its arrogance? Yet, at this moment, they dared not provoke her, as they couldn't afford to anger her.

Fortunately, the Cloud Sage didn't seem intent on prolonging the confrontation. She glanced again at the lake, where a watery figure was slowly forming, and said:

"Enough. Let those foolish fish calm down. There are still steps to the Water Sovereign's resurrection, right? Remember the Legend Lord's instructions: after the Water Sovereign's revival, prepare the Dragon Nation's apology gifts accordingly."

Without waiting for the two beasts to respond, the Cloud Sage smiled slightly and, with the confused Ray Saint by her side, mounted the Flame Departing Phoenix and soared into the sky, leaving behind the battered island with its stable lake and the two Holy Spirit-level beasts with complex expressions.

Apologies for the delay, but today is a 10,000-word update. More to come, so keep reading!

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