89: Chapter 89 Amazuma Dragon

The rift was close at hand, and as everyone was about to rush in, a sharp shout from Captain Tu Shan exploded in their ears.

"Run!! Don't look back!!!"

Everyone's spirits were jolted, and in disbelief, they subconsciously turned their heads to look back at the path they had just traveled.

They saw a behemoth over twenty meters in size hovering above in the sky.

Its appearance closely resembled a Marsh Dragon King, but at this moment, it was suspended directly above the Soaring White Eagle. Its mountain-like dragon claws, carrying a sharp whistle that tore through the air, slammed down fiercely!

"That is... a second Beast King!!"

Qin Ding's pupils suddenly constricted into pinpricks.

In his vision, almost the instant the words fell, the dull thud of the massive claw piercing the flesh of the Soaring White Eagle was teeth-grinding, and a shrill eagle cry resounded across the sky.

The Spirit Beast could not escape, and Captain Tu Shan, on the back of the Spirit Beast, was crushed to death by the Sky Marsh Sub-Dragon with almost no resistance.

The backlash from the contract descended instantly. Having lost its master, the Soaring White Eagle could not even sustain its cry of sorrow; its body went limp, and it plummeted from the ten-thousand-foot height like a kite with a broken string, spilling blood across the sky all the way down.

[Spirit Beast: Sky Marsh Sub-Dragon]

[Aptitude: Rare]

[Element: Water]

[Rank: 40 (Commander Rank)]

[Abilities: Water Element Control (Proficient), Sub-Dragon, Sky Marsh Devour, Spirit Realm Blessing, Spirit Realm Beast King]

[Bloodline: Crocodilian (80%), Dragon (20%)]

[Evolution Path Dragon: Dragon Bloodline purity must reach 30%]

[Evolution Path Crocodilian: Must reach Level 51]

[Aptitude Improvement: ...]

[Index Introduction: As an Elementary Spirit Realm Beast King, it cannot break through to the Overlord Rank in this life, nor can it leave the Spirit Realm.]

"Rare Aptitude?"

Qin Ding's heart was shaken violently. Was this Beast King's Aptitude actually at the same level as the main Spirit Beast of Cui Yan and Xiang Tian's family head?

"Just like that... died?"

Cui Yan, who had also seen this scene, had only just murmured the words and had not yet recovered from the shock when the eagle beast beneath her carried her into the spatial rift.

A familiar feeling of dizziness washed over her, and when she opened her eyes again, a familiar voice came to her ears.

"Girl? Wake up, girl?"

Cui Yan opened her eyes with difficulty, and what came into view was her father Chairman Cui Geng's concerned face. "Dad? Where is Qin Ding?"

Qin Ding? Chairman Cui Geng was stunned upon hearing this.

Seeing that he did not react, Cui Yan struggled to stand up from his arms and saw Qin Ding nearby, who had gotten up alone and was treating his own wounds and those of his Spirit Beast.

Especially when she saw Qin Ding's nonchalant expression, for some reason, Cui Yan felt an inexplicable blockage in her heart. Just as she was about to speak, she was interrupted by Qin Ding, who spoke first.

"Right."

Qin Ding did not even lift his head. His voice was cold and did not contain any complex emotions, only an affirmation of their agreement.

"Don't forget the thing you promised me. I want the Commander Rank Flood Dragon Blood Grass."

The complex emotion that had just risen was instantly shattered at this moment. Cui Yan gritted her teeth in anger, her hands clenching until they clicked. "Fine... I remember, I won't forget!"

Qin Ding said no more, simply nodding, and cast his gaze toward mid-air.

There, a giant flood dragon with scales emitting a cold light and surrounded by clouds and mist was floating quietly.

Seemingly sensing Qin Ding's gaze, it also lowered its head to look down.

[Spirit Beast: Cloud Mist Flood Dragon]

[Aptitude: Rare]

[Rank: 60 (Monarch Rank)]

[Abilities: Cloud Mist Domain, Flood Dragon, Hundred-Refined Body, High-Pressure Implosion]

[Bloodline: Serpent (56.3%), Dragon (43.7%)]

[Evolution Path Dragon: Dragon Bloodline purity must reach 50%]

[Evolution Path Serpent: Must reach Level 71]

[Aptitude Improvement: ...]

[Index Introduction: A legendary-level creature living in vast waters. No creature that enters its Domain can escape its perception. It is a terrifying Spirit Beast and is extremely recommended for cultivation.]

Looking at this giant flood dragon, a trace of longing and envy flashed in Qin Ding's eyes.

With such a large body, cutting off a few pieces of meat and drawing a few buckets of blood... would that be enough for his own Earth Dog to push its Dragon Bloodline to ten percent?

"Wait! Where is Xiang Tian?! Where is my grandson, Xiang Tian?!"

Commander Xiang Ding only realized something was wrong at this moment.

Seeing Qin Ding and Cui Yan return safely, he had initially breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the captain was covering the retreat and that his grandson might have been left at the end.

However, when several minutes passed and he still did not see anyone come out, the unease in his heart reached its peak.

Suddenly, the Desolate Mountain Earth Lion beside him let out a low roar and, through the Master-Servant Contract, transmitted a message that was enough to make his blood freeze.

On that boy named Qin Ding, there remained the scent of his own grandson, Xiang Tian!

Commander Xiang Ding turned his head abruptly, his crimson eyes locking onto Qin Ding.

Qin Ding noticed the gaze, raised his head to meet those bloodshot eyes, and sneered in his heart.

Old thing, you react quite quickly.

Just as he was contemplating how to respond, Cui Yan's irritable voice came from beside him.

"Officer Xiang, where are you looking? His name is Qin Ding, not your grandson Xiang Tian!"

"As for Xiang Tian? Not long after we landed, we were attacked by a group of crocodile Spirit Beasts. Qin Ding tried to rescue him at the time but did not make it in time. Is this how you treat your grandson's savior?"

Huh? Qin Ding blinked, looking somewhat surprised at this woman who was spouting nonsense.

Me... so I was trying to save Xiang Tian at the time? I see...

Suddenly seeing his daughter standing up for a boy she had just met, he immediately understood the whole story.

The three of them were forcibly dragged in at the same time, so they must have landed in the same place. Regardless of what happened between Qin Ding and Xiang Tian, his daughter was present. Judging by this, his daughter was likely a participant.

Knowing that his daughter had followed his instructions to take out Xiang Tian if there was a chance.

He stood up, patted his round belly self-deprecatingly, and stepped forward with a laugh, "Officer Xiang, don't be anxious. The Spirit Realm is still there; maybe there's still a chance to find him..."

"He won't be found..."

A disappointed young man's voice interrupted Chairman Cui Geng's words. Everyone's gaze involuntarily turned toward the person who spoke, especially Commander Xiang Ding, whose eyes were bloodshot and who looked like a mad ghost.

Every word was filled with anger, as if squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Won't be found? What do you mean by that?"

"Our team captain sacrificed himself at the very end to cover our retreat, and your grandson got separated from his original team inside..."

'Crow's Mouth' sighed, his voice not loud, but every word pierced the heart.

He did not say anything more. As for what he meant, everyone present had entered the Spirit Realm, so those who understood, understood.