145: The beast-taming elder of the Demonic Cult!

Li Shengyuan calmly said, "I received news that someone would cause trouble here, so I was dispatched to reinforce the defenses. It was quite rushed, and the message hasn't been fully transmitted yet."

"So that's how it is."

The Six-Winged Blood Bat nodded in understanding, then confidently added, "This place is heavily guarded, with many powerful experts. In my opinion, it's pure overthinking!"

"Even if a Second Rank from the Great Qian Dynasty came, he would at least lose a layer of skin before leaving!"

"Indeed," Li Shengyuan agreed, nodding.

The Six-Winged Blood Bat then chuckled, "Just call me Blood Bat King. My friend from the Demonic Sect, come with me. I'll take you to meet your Demonic Sect's Beast Taming Elder. This underground world has complex passages, and if you're here for the first time without guidance, it's easy to get lost."

"Thank you," Li Shengyuan said, cupping his fists.

Following the Blood Bat King, Li Shengyuan wound through the underground passages, leaving marks on the way as they went.

The Blood Bat King chatted with Li Shengyuan as they walked, learning about the Great Qian Dynasty from him.

Li Shengyuan also learned from its words that this Six-Winged Blood Bat King was not a demon from the Far North, but rather came from the Western Demon Kingdom.

After the Western Demon Kingdom cooperated with the Demonic Sect, it was assigned to this desolate place to guard the Insectoid Queen.

Li Shengyuan could hear a very strong sense of resentment in its tone!

That's right, a dignified Third Rank could live freely anywhere.

But now it was stuck in the Far North. Although it received a large supply of blood every day, the blood it drank daily was no longer fresh; it was all frozen goods…

As it spoke, it reminisced about the days of wantonly slaughtering in the Western Regions of the Great Qian Dynasty and drinking fresh human blood daily…

At this point, the Six-Winged Blood Bat even stuck out its tongue and licked its lips, saying excitedly, "Once this task is done and the Great Qian Dynasty is completely conquered, this King will surely drink the blood of the Great Qian people to its heart's content for three days and three nights!"

A cold glint flashed in Li Shengyuan's eyes. This dog, still fantasizing about drinking human blood in the future?

I'll make sure you don't live past today!

However, Li Shengyuan decided to first go with the Six-Winged Blood Bat to scout the situation. Just killing one Six-Winged Blood Bat would be a bit of a loss.

It would be best if another one came, to thoroughly cripple them!

After they had become somewhat acquainted, Li Shengyuan asked, seemingly casually, "Brother Blood Bat, how many powerful experts are currently in this underground nest? I heard that a Second Rank from the Great Qian Dynasty might come. Will we be able to hold them off then?"

The Six-Winged Blood Bat smiled and patted Li Shengyuan's shoulder, "Don't worry, it's absolutely impregnable. No matter how many come, they'll all die!"

"It just so happens that this King hasn't tasted the fresh blood of powerful human experts from the Great Qian Dynasty in a long time. If they come, I can have a taste!"

A hint of bloodlust appeared in the Six-Winged Blood Bat's eyes.

Li Shengyuan, however, frowned slightly upon hearing this. Could it be that there really was a Second Rank great demon here?

But Li Shengyuan intended to meet the Beast Taming Elder that the Six-Winged Blood Bat mentioned.

He had a question in his mind: Could it be that the Insectoid Queen was created by the Beast Taming Elder?

If he killed this Elder, would there be unexpected effects?

"Brother Blood Bat, I've long heard there's a Second Rank Insectoid Queen here, but I've never seen her. I'd really like to meet her. Is there any chance?" Li Shengyuan asked with a look of intense curiosity.

The Six-Winged Blood Bat, however, shook its head, "No, you can only see the Insectoid Queen with the Beast Taming Elder's permission."

"Aside from the Beast Taming Elder and these insect soldiers and generals who transport blood food, no one knows where she is…"

"Alright, the Insectoid Queen is indeed very important, so she should be well protected." Li Shengyuan nodded, but sighed inwardly.

"By the way, are we not there yet? This is too far, isn't it?"

"Almost, it's just ahead."

The Six-Winged Blood Bat pointed to a brightly lit underground chamber ahead.

Following it, they left the narrow path and suddenly found themselves in a wide, brightly lit area. It was like a luxurious underground villa complex!

The Six-Winged Blood Bat led Li Shengyuan to one of the doors, knocked, and called out, "Beast Taming Elder, another powerful expert from your Demonic Sect has come to provide support."

The door didn't open, but an old, hoarse voice came from inside.

"Powerful expert support? Why haven't I received any news?!"

"He said that powerful experts from the Great Qian Dynasty would be coming here soon, and he came to participate in the defense," the Six-Winged Blood Bat calmly replied.

"Unnecessary…"

The old man inside the door mumbled a few words.

After arriving here, Li Shengyuan felt several auras flash over him, but the thick demonic energy on his body also prevented them from becoming suspicious.

However, he was already prepared to launch an attack at any moment!

Soon, the old man's voice came from behind the door again, "Blood Bat King, thank you for your trouble. Bring him in!"

Having received permission, the Blood Bat King pushed open the door, turned to Li Shengyuan, and smiled, "Brother Luo, come in!"

Entering the door, Li Shengyuan saw an extremely large room, ten zhang high, with bottles and jars scattered everywhere.

There were also two large, fresh beast carcasses hanging in mid-air.

It didn't look like a Beast Tamer's room, but rather a wizard's…

Li Shengyuan, who had followed in, immediately saw an old man cutting a certain part of a fierce beast with a sharp magical knife.

On the old man's shoulder was a fat crow, brilliantly colored by the light.

When Li Shengyuan looked at it, the fat crow also tilted its head and met his gaze.

He was very curious if this foolish bird, being so fat, could still fly.

Then, Li Shengyuan couldn't help but frown slightly. He actually felt as if he had been seen through!

The Six-Winged Blood Bat was already used to all this and asked casually, "Beast Taming Elder, you're preparing meat for the Insectoid Queen every day. How much longer until we can attack Shanhai Pass?"

"This King is tired of this desolate place!"

"Blood Bat King has cultivated to this extent, why is he still so impatient…" The old man replied hoarsely without turning his head.

"I've never seen this friend in the sect before. He must be a newly promoted Third Rank, right?"

"No wonder, if they were those old guys, how could they be assigned to this desolate place to accompany this old man…"

The old man muttered to himself, which saved Li Shengyuan from explaining.

At this moment, the Blood Bat King said angrily, "I'll leave Brother Luo to you. I'm going back first. I don't want to stay in this cursed place for another moment…"

"Mm…"

The old man nodded lightly, but the next moment he suddenly turned his head and stared at Li Shengyuan.

Li Shengyuan was stunned by his gaze. He hadn't even looked at him before, so why was he staring now?

He felt the monstrous demonic energy on his body…

Hmm, it's still there, so what is this old man looking at?

What method should I use to capture him, or kill him…

But the next moment, as a sharp sound rang out, Li Shengyuan suddenly froze in place.

"Old man, what are you looking at? I'll kill you later!"

"Let me think about what method to use…"

Li Shengyuan's expression was blank, and he looked at the fat crow on the old man's shoulder with a look of astonishment.

Did that foolish bird just speak his thoughts aloud?