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Chapter 474: Su Ping's Deception! The Beauty Trap?
Chapter 474: Su Ping's Deception! The Beauty Trap?
"Liu Sheng, what's your take on this?"
A deep voice, tinged with amusement, resonated.
The Poison Sage, addressed by the Ju Shen Wood, raised an eyebrow:
"I wouldn't dare to speak for the Ju Shen Wood, but I'll be honest. If the Ze King Tyrant Lizard and the Chuan Xin Hong Xian She, two of the ten rulers of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, were here, they might be able to slightly hinder Su Ping. But as for the Wangu Qing Tian Teng, it's unlikely to stop him!"
Upon hearing this, the Wangu Qing Tian Teng, which was coiled not far away, its veins resembling those of the one in the forest but several times thicker, gently swayed. Its numerous vines shook rapidly, seemingly displeased with Liu Niang's words.
However, the Ju Shen Wood beside them didn't refute but nodded in agreement:
"That's not wrong, but what I'm saying is, who will ultimately claim the Jade Branch Jade Tree?"
"I truly can't guess that..."
Liu Niang glanced at the scene below. If it came to a fight, she had full confidence in Su Ping after their previous encounter. But when it came to vying for a companion beast, it wasn't just about combat prowess.
After all, even if the Jade Branch Jade Tree wasn't particularly skilled in combat, it was still an Imperial-ranked companion beast. If Su Ping dared to lay his hands on it and forcefully took it away, it wouldn't be easy.
Despite this, in terms of elements...
The origami man named Qian Yi was most proficient in the Jin element, and Jin overcomes Mu!
...
Jin overcomes Mu!
Although it often didn't prove effective, it was now fully displayed.
At Su Ping's command, Qian Yi didn't even need to exert his full strength with the Five Elements Paper Body. Instead, he merely activated it, and two beams of moonlight-like sword energy from the Golden Spear Technique shot forward, directly slicing through the Wangu Qing Tian Teng blocking Su Ping's path.
Even as the vines rapidly reconnected, forming a field-like formation, Qian Yi's Golden Spear Technique, having been further developed, merged with the 'Qian Yi Great Whirlwind' and created a 'Jian Rendao Feng Bao'.
Countless vines, like noodles being cut by scissors, didn't have the slightest chance to retaliate.
Of course, this exploration competition, although it involved the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, was still conducted in the spirit of harmony and friendship, and no one's life should be truly at stake.
Such damage was insignificant to the Wangu Qing Tian Teng, which had inherited the ability to infinitely extend its body like the Heavenly Vine.
However, it would take some time to recover.
Su Ping, riding on the Proud Dragon, led Xiao Qing and Xiao Huo Miao to leap over the Wangu Qing Tian Teng and approached the Jade Branch Jade Tree.
The Jade Tree, enveloped in bioluminescence, stood before Su Ping. Without paying heed to the discontented Wangu Qing Tian Teng behind him, Su Ping lightly leaped down from Lao Sha's body.
"Human, I know why you've come, but as I just told that Great Saint's offspring, I don't wish to leave my land, so don't waste your efforts."
Before Su Ping could speak, a clear and ethereal voice resonated from the depths of his heart.
Direct communication was possible?
Su Ping didn't pay the slightest attention to the Jade Tree's words and instead communicated telepathically:
"Jade Tree, Qing Tian Teng hasn't told you that if I don't take you away, you'll become a subordinate of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. In half a day, countless Holy Spirit-ranked beings and a Legendary Totem-class entity will descend. At that time, you won't have a say in the matter."
The Jade Tree's voice resonated again:
"I'm prepared to leave the Chun Jie. Moreover, being able to accompany a Legendary-ranked predecessor is my honor. Humans, how weak are they? How can they be compared to such an existence?"
The ethereal voice caused Su Ping to pause momentarily.
The so-called Chun Jie was probably just the name given to the merged miniature world where the Jade Branch Jade Tree had previously resided.
But... how weak were humans?
Nowadays, humans were undoubtedly the undisputed rulers of Blue Star.
The power of Beastmasters had left those unwilling to become human companion beasts, the so-called Beast Empire, with little room to survive.
Hearing such words, Su Ping couldn't help but think:
"Jade Tree, today, humans occupy seven-tenths of Blue Star's land! Moreover, they have left Blue Star and ventured into space! The Sheng Long Da Ren of my Dragon Country is a Legendary Tenth-Ranked Beastmaster, having contracted not just one but several Legendary-ranked companion beasts! He is hailed as the strongest Beastmaster in history.
Not to mention the other hidden Legendary-ranked beings! My Dragon Country has millions of combat Beastmasters, and the number of Sovereign-ranked and above Beastmasters exceeds millions. How can humans be weak?"
Upon hearing this, even the Jade Branch Jade Tree seemed taken aback:
"How is that possible? How can mere humans be so powerful?"
Su Ping now understood.
These plant-type companion beasts, which had just emerged from the so-called Chun Jie, were indeed quite different from modern plant-type companion beasts.
The current plant-type companion beasts were extremely friendly towards human Beastmasters, and the reason for this didn't need further explanation.
Within the Spring Realm, they seemed unaware of the situation outside.
Usually, when there was nothing to do, Su Ping would spend time with the beautiful and elegant 'Old Hat' Jade Branch Jade Tree, but she was just as clueless about the outside world.
However, upon entering the so-called Fusion Zone of the Spring Realm, they only had half a day, a short time with heavy tasks.
There's no need to worry, the heavens will strike with thunder.
So, he didn't waste any more words. With a wave of his hand, Xiao Qing understood.
The little guy slowly approached the Jade Branch Jade Tree.
To Jade Branch Jade Tree's astonishment, Xiao Qing extended its claws and held them together.
Obviously, Jade Branch Jade Tree didn't refuse. In its eyes, this was just a small Imperial Companion Beast.
If anyone dared to threaten it, they'd learn that even a vase can hurt when thrown!
However...
Wangu Qing Tian Teng's branches and leaves struggled.
At first sight, just like Su Ping, they were all shocked by the beauty and appearance of the Jade Branch Jade Tree before them!
Too beautiful!
So, it wanted to break through Qian Yi's sword formation resistance, like a pure-love warrior facing the harassment of a yellow-haired underling.
But in the end, it was still helpless.
It seemed to watch helplessly as its goddess faced the teasing of the yellow-haired underling.
Despite this, Wangu Qing Tian Teng was certain.
With the existence of Ju Shen Mu, these Companion Beasts couldn't possibly accept human rule, becoming mere human pawns and servants.
Especially for a beautiful plant Companion Beast like Jade Branch Jade Tree, even within the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, there was none to compare.
Thinking of this, Wangu Qing Tian Teng felt slightly relieved.
Although the yellow-haired underling... no, although the human Companion Beast Origami Man was indeed strong, what use was strength? A plant Companion Beast like Jade Branch Jade Tree should belong to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, how could it possibly follow a mere human...
However, just as Wangu Qing Tian Teng had this thought, suddenly, its unique plant Companion Beast sense warned it that something seemed amiss! The previously 'high-and-mighty' Jade Branch Jade Tree started to look perplexed, then seemed thoughtful, and subsequently, its originally calm and collected body seemed to slightly flush.
In the end, it was as if Wangu Qing Tian Teng was watching a human country's manga.
Within its eyes, the 'goddess' Jade Branch Jade Tree's body seemed to have pink little hearts...
At this moment, Wangu Qing Tian Teng's heart broke.
As a Holy Spirit Rank Companion Beast, what status did it hold within the Ten Thousand Great Mountains? This situation completely drove Wangu Qing Tian Teng mad:
"Hua! (Human! How dare you!)”
However, the countless vines and branches that had just appeared were instantly sliced by the whirlwind-like sword light!
Along with its countless bodies, they were all locked within the cage formed by the sword light.
Origami Man stood before it, like an insurmountable mountain, leaving Wangu Qing Tian Teng in despair.
At the same time, within its 'glaring' eyes, the strangely swaying Jade Branch Jade Tree nodded, and then disappeared before its eyes.
It entered the damn human's Beast Taming Space...
"Hehe, it seems Jade Branch Jade Tree will belong to our Dragon Country after all!"
Liu Niang smiled.
Ju Shen Mu, in his human form, slightly frowned and thoughtfully said:
"That's right! Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to directly absorb Jade Branch Jade Tree into the Beast Taming Space."
Sang Sheng also spoke from the side.
Clearly, she was also extremely excited.
As a Wood Plant-type Companion Beast Taming Master, she understood the value and significance of Jade Branch Jade Tree more than anyone else.
Ju Shen Mu nodded: "However, I'm curious, what did your country offer to make Jade Branch Jade Tree agree to join?"
"Agree? That's not the right word, did Jade Branch Jade Tree ever make a promise?"
Liu Niang didn't answer directly, but her heart slightly drummed.
This time, even Sheng Long Da Ren personally paid attention to this matter.
But regardless, the usage and allocation of resources were limited.
Obtaining Jade Branch Jade Tree was indeed a good thing, but if it consumed too much of the resource quota, leading to a significant resource depletion, it wouldn't be worth it.
However, she couldn't reveal this at the moment.
But Liu Niang had no idea that Jade Branch Jade Tree's joining didn't consume any resource quota at all.
At the same time, only Ju Shen Mu asked a couple of questions, and then once again locked her gaze onto Su Ping's body, never shifting her focus even slightly.
Hence, only this Wood-type Legendary Rank existence noticed that as Jade Branch Jade Tree entered Su Ping's Beast Taming Space, that little ancient wolf Companion Beast also disappeared.
And the rest of the companion beasts were all outside.
Recalling the previous scene, Ju Shen Mu's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he glanced suspiciously at White Lord, then fell into deep thought.
Su Ping was clearly unaware of these subtle actions. After witnessing the appearance of Spring Demon Bichuan and the awe-inspiring Jade Branch Jade Tree within the Beast Taming Space, he was now contentedly gazing at the struggling Wangu Qing Tian Teng on the other side.
It must be said that as a youngling of a Holy Spirit Rank companion beast, he refrained from commenting on its combat prowess,
But its vitality was truly astonishing!
After being sliced into segments by Qian Yi's sword, it still struggled relentlessly and fully regenerated as if nothing had happened.
This indomitable spirit truly reminded Su Ping of his own Heavenly Vine.
If he ever had the chance, he would cultivate this Wangu Qing Tian Teng into a mature form, and Su Ping would be content.
However, speaking of which...
The Dragon Country genuinely lacked experts in cultivating plant-type companion beasts, let alone a Holy Spirit Rank Wangu Qing Tian Teng.
He was quite familiar with this ancient vine, after all, it was related to his own companion beast.
But within the Association's database, while there were evolution records for Heavenly Vine, most were ordinary, like the Peak Sovereign Rank Pan Yun Teng.
Or the Imperial Rank Bi Luo Teng.
There was no record of the Wangu Qing Tian Teng.
If only there was a way to research it...
At this thought, Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed, and he waved his hand:
"Qian Yi, stop! The Ten Thousand Great Mountains have been friendly neighbors with our Dragon Country for so many years, and we often help each other. As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Why make things so distant? Is this not damaging our friendship?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Yi looked at his owner suspiciously, but he still nodded and withdrew the countless sword lights, returning to Su Ping's side.
Without the cutting of the sword lights, the Wangu Qing Tian Teng quickly recovered, and the first thing it sensed was the smirking human face in front of it:
"Evergreen Vine, we can consider ourselves acquainted. What's your name?"
"Huala! (Human, release the Jade Tree...)"
The Wangu Qing Tian Teng's lack of courtesy didn't bother Su Ping:
"If you won't tell me, I'll call you Qing Tian. Qing Tian, we agreed on the rules earlier. Are you planning to go back on your word in front of Ju Shen Mu?"
"Huala... (This...)"
"But I'm a reasonable person! I can see that you truly care about the Jade Branch Jade Tree. Could it be that there's love across species among companion beasts? Since this is the case, although I can't give you any advantages or return the Jade Branch Jade Tree to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, it doesn't mean you can't be together!"
"Hua?"
A question mark appeared on the Wangu Qing Tian Teng's vine, clearly not understanding Su Ping's meaning.
As soon as these words were spoken, a sense of foreboding arose in the true Holy Spirit Rank Wangu Qing Tian Teng on Ju Shen Mu's body.
Sure enough, Su Ping's face lit up with a benevolent smile:
"Qing Tian, you can come to our Dragon Country! I can guarantee that the Jade Branch Jade Tree will be in my botanical garden, and there are many plant-type companion beasts there! But there's none as noble and deep-rooted as you, a Holy Spirit Rank existence. You can teach those arrogant ones what it means to be a true noble! And you can be with the Jade Branch Jade Tree, how about it?"
Seeing the Wangu Qing Tian Teng's dazed and unresponsive expression, Su Ping thought for a moment and added:
"Oh, right, speaking of which, there's a Heavenly Vine in my botanical garden, you know the Heavenly Vine, right? It's your inferior race!
If you're unwilling, it seems I'll have to let the Jade Branch Jade Tree be with my Heavenly Vine as a companion plant."
At this point, Su Ping shook his head regretfully, seemingly lamenting the waste of such a treasure.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the Wangu Qing Tian Teng became furious:
"Huala! (Heavenly Vine is a lowly creature! Only I can be with the Jade Branch Jade Tree as a companion plant!)"
Upon hearing this, Su Ping smiled slightly.
But the entire Ju Shen Mu fell silent.
Both the plant-type companion beasts and beastmasters looked at the true Holy Spirit Rank Wangu Qing Tian Teng.
The latter's 'face' turned dark, never expecting that this human boy was actually targeting its offspring?
Isn't this losing both the wife and the soldiers?
Humans are indeed cunning! They can even use beauty to trap plants?
(End of Chapter)
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