186: Chapter 186 A Brief Moment of Warmth (Part 2)
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This scene, which seemed extremely heartwarming, appeared to be the most terrifying sight in Gu Cangxiao's eyes.
His Lingxiao Ancient Clan had prioritized spirit beast taming for generations. Even with the entire clan's effort, they had only luckily managed to invite two mythical grade Divine Beasts to reside in the clan, treating them as clan-protecting treasures.
But those two Divine Beasts, from beginning to end, had never formed a true Divine Soul contract with anyone from the Gu clan.
It wasn't that they didn't want to, but that they couldn't.
The Gu clan had countless talents over ten thousand years, but not one was favored by those two arrogant, haughty mythical Divine Beasts.
Since ancient times, there were rumors that only a true deity who had reached the Yuehuang Realm had a slight chance of gaining the recognition of a mythical grade Divine Beast.
He originally thought that the clan's Genius, Gu Tianxiao, under the full cultivation of the clan and the pandering of countless Heaven And Earth Treasures, had barely gained a hint of favor from the Nine Nether Dark Kun.
But it wasn't until this Heavenly Patrol God appeared that he suddenly realized—
That wasn't favor at all.
It was merely the Nine Nether Dark Kun barely putting on a pleasant face for the sake of the Heaven And Earth Treasures.
He had previously speculated that this God of Sky Patrol was able to contract the Nine Nether Dark Kun so easily because he had picked up the pieces from their clan's years of pandering.
But now, seeing the Nine Nether Dark Kun nestled intimately beside Chu Ran, with that Soul-deep attachment and obedience—how could that be the result of pandering?
It was clearly...
This supreme Divine Beast was rushing to beg him to form a contract!
Possessing one mythical grade Divine Beast was enough to traverse a region and dominate a Star Domain.
Yet this Heavenly Patrol God had a total of eight under him!
What did this mean?
It meant that as long as he wished, with a single command, he could easily rewrite the landscape of the entire Star Domain, let all Divine Territories change masters, and make the myriad races of the heavens, Mortals, and gods alike, all praise his divine name alone.
But clearly, he didn't deign to do so.
Thinking of this, Gu Cangxiao breathed a long sigh of relief.
Not just him; in the distance, Xuan Feng also secretly breathed a sigh of relief with lingering fear.
If this Heavenly Patrol God truly wanted the control of the Cangxuan Divine Territory, he wouldn't even have the qualification to refuse, let alone resist; he could only obediently hand it over.
And once he lost control of the Divine Territory, he would lose the Power Of Will offerings from billions of subjects.
If it really came to that, to what extent would his cultivation plummet?
Even... would he directly owe the Heavenly Dao several hundred years of Lifespan, never to rise again?
At this thought, Xuan Feng looked at the figure smiling gently amidst the surrounding beasts, his awe deepening and his trepidation growing...
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Before long, several Elders hurried back carrying jade plates and boxes. The plates were filled with Immortal Snacks and Spirit Food that the Lingxiao Ancient Clan had treasured for ten thousand years. The fragrance was pure and mellow, neither greasy nor turbid, even making the air sweet and moist.
"Great God, the snacks are ready."
Gu Cangxiao bowed and invited him, his posture respectful to the extreme.
Chu Ran glanced at them but did not take any immediately.
What he cared about was never Spirit Food or Immortal Snacks, but the group of spirit beasts beside him who had always gone through life and death with him but had never truly rested.
"No need for pleasantries here."
Chu Ran spoke indifferently, his gaze turning toward that more tranquil and ancient Secret Realm deep within the Spirit Garden. "That Secret Realm ahead must be the core of the Spirit Garden you mentioned."
"Yes, Great God's Wisdom Eye is keen," Gu Cangxiao hurriedly replied. "That is the source of our clan's ancient Spiritual Vein, the most peaceful and tranquil place."
"Lead the way."
"Yes!"
Chu Ran said no more and stepped directly toward the deepest Spirit Garden Secret Realm.
His sharp majesty quietly faded in this peaceful place, leaving only a rare hint of gentleness.
And behind him, the Mythical Grade Spirit Beasts that were playing freely just a moment ago seemed to have a telepathic connection and instantly fell silent.
The Divine Qilin restrained its fierce might and followed slowly.
The Azure Dragon withdrew its dragon prestige and followed obediently.
The Divine Sparrow and Nether Kun walked on either side of him.
Xuanwu followed at the very back, clumsy but serious, for fear of falling behind.
The Mosquito Emperor turned into a wisp of light smoke, circling and guarding him.
The Ice Fox lay quietly on his shoulder, well-behaved and docile.
No orders, no urging.
They simply followed their master instinctively.
It was as if as long as they were by his side, they were at peace.
Chu Ran walked slowly into the center of the Spirit Garden Secret Realm, the sunlight plating his figure in warm gold.
Behind him, those mythical spirit beasts gathered obediently around him, lowering their heads that were once enough to crush stars, quiet and devout.
The Primal Holy Fox gently rubbed against his cheek, as if urging him.
Chu Ran chuckled, his fingertips stroking their foreheads one by one. His voice was soft but carried a tenderness that reached deep into the Divine Soul.
"Tell me, should I give you all names?"
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