126: Soul-Breaking Mountains

The Ancient Wood Guardian was poised, its hand brimming with violent energy, about to unleash an attack.

At this moment, Liu Jie closed his eyes, not daring to look, fearing for his Beast, which was likely...

Chu Yu also turned his back, unwilling to witness such a scene.

Lin Shu, however, maintained his gaze. With the Talent and speed of Night, it would definitely be in time.

The Ancient Wood Guardian's massive body suddenly toppled over at this moment.

Lin Shu also received a notification from his panel.

(Killed Ancient Wood Guardian, Proficiency +69)

He then let out a sigh of relief, knowing that Night had already killed the alien Beastmaster.

When a Beastmaster dies, their Beast also perishes, posing no further threat.

However, the activated thunderfire pearl could not be stopped; explosion was its final destination.

"Boom!"

A blinding flash of light appeared, followed by a massive explosion.

Flames and streaks of lightning continuously erupted into the sky.

A powerful force instantly burst forth, obliterating the Ancient Wood Guardian at its center into fragments.

The smoke slowly dispersed, revealing a large, clear crater where the open ground had been.

Fortunately, the explosion was some distance away, otherwise Lin Shu and the others would have also been affected.

Liu Jie clenched his fists, his sharp nails digging into his skin, but he felt no pain.

All he felt was endless sorrow.

Chu Yu stood by, wanting to speak but holding back, remaining silent.

At this moment, Lin Shu's steady, clear voice emerged.

"Night has killed that alien."

"Brother Liu, your Beast is fine!"

Hearing this, Liu Jie turned around with an expression of disbelief.

But the explosion he had just heard was definitely real.

Yes, Lin Shu had killed the alien in advance, which was why his Beast was unharmed.

Realizing this, Liu Jie was overjoyed.

He immediately saw the Giant Rock Monster rushing towards him.

Lin Shu's calm reply made Liu Jie beam with joy, waving his arms excitedly.

Chu Yu was first stunned, then also turned around, looking at the scene before him with admiration.

Such speed and execution ability—truly worthy of Lin Shu.

Liu Jie clasped Lin Shu's hands, continuously muttering words of gratitude for saving his Beast.

If a Beast dies, the Beastmaster's Mental state suffers severe damage, and it could even cause irreparable hidden dangers.

Moreover, this was a Beast that had accompanied him for many years; their bond was so deep that he treated it like family.

No amount of thanks could fully express such a debt of gratitude.

"It's fine, as long as the crisis is resolved."

"Alright, I won't say more."

"I'll remember this favor."

Hearing Lin Shu say this, Liu Jie did not repeat himself.

He just calmly looked at the Giant Rock Monster; such a scene of regaining something lost was truly unforgettable.

After the Ancient Wood Guardian's rampage, many spiritual objects in the spiritual field had been destroyed.

However, after surviving a life-and-death crisis, these losses seemed insignificant.

Soon, the sound of rushing air was heard.

A Dan Hong White Crane slowly descended to the ground.

They looked at the newly formed deep pit, and the jumping arcs of electricity and flames within it.

They immediately sensed that something was amiss; this was the aftermath of using a thunderfire pearl.

Their gaze shifted, and they spotted Lin Shu and the other two standing by the spiritual field.

They breathed a sigh of relief; fortunately, there were no casualties, otherwise they would have been held accountable.

However, they were also somewhat surprised; the opposing lineup's Beast strength wasn't particularly strong, yet they managed to kill the Ancient Wood Guardian in such a short time.

It was truly impressive.

At this moment, Night's figure appeared in the air, carrying a black-clad, mutilated body.

He casually tossed it aside and immediately returned to Lin Shu's side.

So, he had already killed the alien, which made much more sense.

Li Wen, the leader, approached the group with an apologetic expression.

He spoke in a low tone, expressing his apologies.

"My apologies, everyone."

"That alien was driven here by us."

His attitude was sincere; if anyone had been injured, the problem would have been much bigger.

Although no major incident occurred, they were ultimately responsible for this matter and needed to take responsibility.

He found Lin Shu's face somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

"It's good that the problem is resolved."

"None of us were injured."

Liu Jie pondered for a moment, frowning, and said this.

It meant that their strength was quite good.

Otherwise, there would have been a life-threatening danger. However, seeing the somewhat awkward and sincere attitudes of the other group, he felt much better.

He wasn't an overbearing person, so he didn't say much more.

"Friends, please tell me if you've incurred any losses."

"We will fully cooperate."

Looking at the ruined spiritual field, the losses were clearly not small.

This was their problem, so they naturally wouldn't stand by.

These words made Liu Jie very satisfied.

After discussing with Li Wen and the others, they quickly resolved the issue, costing them quite a few academic credits.

The girl in the team also spoke softly to Lin Shu and Chu Yu, seeking their understanding.

The two were easy to talk to and didn't say much more.

The spoils of war from the alien belonged to Lin Shu; they took nothing.

The matter thus concluded.

And Li Wen finally recognized Lin Shu—wasn't this the Lin Shu that Teacher Gu always talked about?

He immediately asked.

"Hello, classmate, I'm Li Wen."

"Are you Lin Shu?"

"Yes."

Although he didn't know why the other party knew his name, Lin Shu quickly answered.

The two people beside him were also surprised.

Lin Shu, wasn't he the Beastmaster who cleared the Trial Tower and chose to enter Central State University, the one who hadn't appeared for twenty years?

Li Wen's face broke into a kind smile.

"You're Teacher Gu's student, right?"

"I am too."

Only then did Lin Shu realize he had met a senior.

He nodded, greeting him.

"Hello, Senior Li."

"Oh, no, I'm also in the same year as you."

"Just call me Li Wen."

The two chatted for a while, and then everything became clear.

Since the matter was resolved, everyone planned to return.

After saying goodbye to Liu Jie, the latter insisted on transferring 200 academic credits to Lin Shu. Unable to refuse, Lin Shu accepted.

They then mounted their Beasts and floated away in the sky.

Along the way, Lin Shu and Li Wen rode side by side.

Clearly, the other party had been at the university longer than him, and must have some understanding of the nearby areas.

So he asked where there were many Beasts nearby, and what the situation with the aliens was.

Li Wen pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Places with many Beasts? Actually, the numbers are generally similar."

"The Soul Severing Mountain Range is quite good."

Although he didn't know why Lin Shu was asking, he still answered truthfully.

High-level Beasts were not as fond of living in groups as they were at lower levels.

They all had strong territorial instincts, and usually only one Beast dominated an area.

If one were to seize a territory, it would be a provocation, which could easily lead to a fight to the death.

After all, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers.

He conveyed this explanation to Lin Shu.

Lin Shu nodded; this situation was consistent with the habits of high-level Beasts.

It was just a pity that he couldn't rapidly accumulate proficiency like before.

But he noted down the Soul Severing Mountain Range, planning to check it out later.

"Thanks."

Li Wen didn't mind; these were just some basic pieces of information.

He then began to explain the origin of the aliens.

"That alien was also driven here by us from the Soul Severing Mountain Range."

"That area is vast, with many spiritual objects, and many alien Beastmasters search for treasures within it."

So that's how it was. It seemed the Soul Severing Mountain Range was indeed a good place.

Whether Beasts or aliens, they all gathered in that area.

Looking at the Dan Hong White Crane below Li Wen, which was level 58, he asked:

"What are the environment and Beast levels like there?"

Li Wen smiled at this; any place he could go couldn't be too dangerous.

Lin Shu thought too highly of him.

"That place has been regulated by the school's vice principal."

"There's a barrier inside; Beasts over level 70 and Beastmasters with Mental levels exceeding rank 7 cannot enter."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to go."

Oh, the school was quite thoughtful, not only providing pressure but also adding a few restrictions.

This kind of environment was suitable for students just entering the university.

No wonder Li Wen traveled with two companions.

"I understand."

This kind of place was very suitable for him.

"Lin Shu, let's exchange contact information."

"Next time, we can go together."

Saying this, he took out his phone, and Lin Shu didn't refuse.

Li Wen was ecstatic inside; he knew all about Lin Shu's genius deeds.

Now that he had an opportunity to make friends, he certainly couldn't miss it.

Such a Beast genius would probably surpass his own strength in less than half a year...