40: Chapter 40 Devouring the Dragon's Tail, the Order to Slaughter All Beasts?!

"Oh my, why are you spitting blood from anger? Looks like I hit the nail on the head, did I break your defense?"

The Ghost Scorpion, already half-submerged in the spatial ripples, felt his vision go black upon hearing Ling Tian's words.

"Patriarch Xia Yuan! The Myriad Beast Pavilion will not let you off! And that damnable Mutated Stone Lizard! Once I return, I will issue the All-Beasts Rape-and-Kill Order, let's see how long you can keep acting so arrogant!!"

Leaving behind this threat, the figures of the Ghost Scorpion, his War Beast, and the Thunder Jiao disappeared without a trace.

Patriarch Xia Yuan frowned slightly but did not pursue.

Do not chase a desperate enemy, especially one fleeing into the depths of the wilderness rife with danger.

His main purpose for this trip was to protect his daughter and the members of the Pioneers Guild, and that goal had been achieved.

He raised his hand and summoned, and the severed tail of the Thunder Jiao, brimming with majestic Qi and blood, flew before him.

A Yao Beast King-level Thunder Jiao tail is a rare treasure for Artifact Refining and Alchemy.

It could also be crafted into potions to nurture War Beasts, perhaps even allowing a War Beast to evolve traits of a Thunder Jiao.

Patriarch Xia Yuan slowly descended from the air, his gaze falling on Ling Tian, filled with scrutiny and a hint of curiosity.

"Are you the... life-bound War Beast contracted by Youchu?" Patriarch Xia Yuan asked.

Ling Tian raised his head, looking at this Yuan King expert, and could feel the power within the other party like a vast ocean, far beyond what he could compare to right now.

He nodded his massive head and transmitted his intent: "Yes, your daughter is truly amazing."

"...Hmm, indeed."

Patriarch Xia Yuan nodded slightly, his face showing pride, but quickly felt that something was not quite right.

However, this War Beast had strength and mettle; it dared to fight to the death even when facing a Yao Beast King, which was truly extraordinary.

It was just that the words coming out of this mouth were so easy to get people riled up.

Chairman Zhao hurriedly stepped forward at this moment, bowing in salute: "Thank you, Patriarch Xia Yuan, for the timely rescue! And many thanks to Your Excellency Stone Lizard!"

His gaze toward Ling Tian was filled with gratitude.

If not for Ling Tian and Patriarch Xia Yuan intervening one after another today, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Zhao Mengmeng also ran up to Ling Tian, her little face still showing lingering fear, but her eyes were bright: "Lord Stone Lizard! Thank you! You saved me again!"

Ling Tian glanced at her and transmitted his intent: "Just a small favor."

Then he looked at Patriarch Xia Yuan: "May I ask a question?"

Patriarch Xia Yuan was a bit surprised but nodded: "Feel free to ask."

"What does it feel like to walk on the void?"

In Ling Tian's eyes, there was undisguised longing.

His current mobility mainly relied on hopping with his powerful lower limbs; although fast, it wasn't cool enough, nor was it flexible enough.

Facing an opponent like the Thunder Jiao that could fly, his only means of attack was the Atomic Fission Breath, which was very thin.

And even if he had great stamina, he couldn't keep spraying it forever, right?

His mana reserves couldn't handle such a thing either.

Patriarch Xia Yuan was stunned for a moment, not expecting him to ask this, then smiled slightly: "How does it feel... All the shackles of heaven and earth are gone; wherever the heart goes, the body follows. It is a kind of freedom, and also a preliminary mastery of the Laws of heaven and earth."

He looked at Ling Tian's eyes full of thirst for knowledge and added: "Once you break through to the Yao Beast King Realm, if there is a related talent in your Bloodline, you might be able to comprehend it on your own. If not, you will need to find a special Cultivation Technique or Opportunity."

Yao Beast King, huh... Ling Tian made a mental note.

It seems flight is an exclusive ability of the Yao Beast King Realm.

However, he had the Gravity Mastery skill; as long as his Mental Energy was sufficient, he could step on his left foot with his right and fly into the sky ahead of time.

Xia Youchu stood to the side watching Ling Tian and her father chatting away, her mood somewhat complex.

This silly Gecko, does he have social anxiety or social dominance?

He can even chat with a Yuan King?

However, seeing that he was okay, her heart relaxed.

She had been a bit worried about that angry strike from the Thunder Jiao earlier.

Patriarch Xia Yuan exchanged a few more simple words with Chairman Zhao, telling him to properly handle the aftermath, comfort the wounded, and strengthen the monitoring of the Myriad Beast Pavilion and the escaped Thunder Jiao.

Then, his gaze turned back to Xia Youchu, his eyes becoming a bit gentler.

"How have you been these past few days?"

Before the words left his mouth, Patriarch Xia Yuan's expression suddenly changed.

Because he suddenly discovered that Xia Youchu's Realm had actually broken through to the two-star Yuan Master!

Good heavens, it had only been the fourth day since Xia Youchu left home, right? Even taking a rocket wouldn't be this fast, right?!

As a Yuan King, he had seen countless Geniuses, but he had never seen anything this outrageous!

This girl... could it be a blessing in disguise?

Contracting this Mutated Gecko actually stimulated her potential?

He attributed this astonishing progress to Ling Tian.

"It seems that the War Beast you contracted is extraordinary. To have such a life-bound connection and bring about such huge feedback."

Patriarch Xia Yuan looked at Ling Tian, his gaze filled with excitement.

It is common knowledge that War Beasts with huge potential provide feedback to their Beast Tamer.

Although this feedback was a bit too intense, it seemed to be the only reasonable explanation.

Xia Youchu opened her mouth, but eventually swallowed her words.

Feedback? Feedback my foot!

This silly Gecko is purely a bottomless pit!

He hasn't fed back even a single point of energy to me!

My ability to level up is all due to my own desperate cultivation of the "Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art" to devour Yao Beast essence!

However... this reason couldn't be explained.

Forget it, let this silly Gecko take the credit, it saves Father from asking further.

She decided to go along with her father's words and say a few good things for Ling Tian, to consolidate this beautiful misunderstanding.

"He... has indeed helped me a lot." Xia Youchu's tone was a bit awkward.

However, no sooner had she finished speaking than a "crunch, crunch" chewing sound came from beside her.

Xia Youchu's heart jumped, and she turned her head abruptly!

She saw that Ling Tian had already dragged that precious Thunder Jiao tail to his side at some point and was gnawing on it enthusiastically with his sharp teeth!

"Stop! You bastard! Leave some for me!!"

Xia Youchu instantly lost her composure and rushed up to snatch it.

What are you doing? Snatching food?

We were fighting to the death just now, do you know how much I consumed? What's wrong with replenishing?

Ling Tian turned to protect his food, his intent righteous and confident.

Wait for you, my foot!

"What this Emperor needs most is this kind of flesh and blood essence. Can't you just gnaw on a steel plate to fill your stomach!?"

"Why don't you say you can get full eating pig feed?"

"Ahhhh!! I don't care, spit it out for me!"

"??? Are you sure you want to eat what's in my mouth?"

Xia Youchu was so angry she went straight to pry open Ling Tian's mouth.

One person and one beast immediately started wrestling and scrambling.

In the end, Xia Youchu managed to snatch about one-third of the Thunder Jiao tail from Ling Tian's mouth and held it tightly in her arms.

The remaining two-thirds were swallowed whole by Ling Tian without hesitation.

[Devoured Thunder Jiao Tail (Yao Beast King initial stage), gained Evolution Points +1700! Strength +55, Agility +35, Stamina +55, Mental +100! Atomic Fission Breath enhanced: added weak lightning attribute, Breath firing speed increased by 200%!]

A wave of energy with a tingling sensation exploded inside Ling Tian!

Ling Tian let out a satisfied burp that carried electric sparks.

Patriarch Xia Yuan looked at the appearance of this person and beast and shook his head with a light laugh.

Youth is good; even eating is so energetic.

He then straightened his expression and said to Xia Youchu: "Youchu, previously in the Family, it was Father who was inconsiderate."

"Xia Lingfeng and his father have lost their momentum within the Family because of the Falling Thunder Ravine incident. The matter of cutting off your resources now has room for maneuver."

"Do you... want to come home with Father?"

Xia Youchu held that piece of Thunder Jiao tail and shook her head without hesitation: "No, Father. Outside the city is more suitable for me."

She needed to fight, needed to devour, needed to improve rapidly on the edge of life and death to reverse that destined tragedy.

The Xia Family's resources were not very attractive to her now; instead, they would bind her hands and feet.

Patriarch Xia Yuan saw the look in her eyes and knew that forcing her would be useless, so he sighed: "If that's the case, take care of yourself."

"Xia Lingfeng lost his Golden Hou and will definitely hold a grudge against you. Wait a few more days, and Father will find an Opportunity to..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the cold sharpness flashing in his eyes already said everything.

Ling Tian felt his heart jump upon hearing this.

Good heavens, this seemingly upright Patriarch Xia Yuan is actually a daughter-protection fanatic!

To think he could speak so nonchalantly about getting rid of his own Family members for his daughter?

But... I like it!

Having such a protective Yuan King as a backer gives a massive sense of security!

Xia Youchu shook her head again, her tone cold: "No need for Father to act. In a while, I will go back myself and settle him. Give the souls who died in Falling Thunder Ravine justice."

Patriarch Xia Yuan looked at her deeply, said no more, and just patted her shoulder: "Good. Take care in everything."

He left behind two thousand-mile communication talismans and a Storage Pouch, then flickered, walked on the void, and disappeared into the horizon.

When a Yuan King comes and goes, they leave no trace on the void.

With Patriarch Xia Yuan's departure, the atmosphere of the battlefield truly relaxed.

The survivors of the Pioneers began to clean up the aftermath and treat the wounded; everyone's face was weary, but more than that, they were relieved.

Chairman Zhao began to direct and coordinate, busy beyond measure.

Zhao Mengmeng circled around Ling Tian, chirping and expressing her admiration and gratitude.

"Wow! Lord Stone Lizard's claws are so sharp! So domineering!"

"Wow! Lord Stone Lizard's feet are so big, so stylish!"

"Wow! Lord Stone Lizard's magic pill is so big too..."

...

Zhao Mengmeng was practically a little fan girl, even wanting to reach out and touch Ling Tian's magic pill, but was glared back by a look from Ling Tian.

Xia Youchu walked to Ling Tian's side, looking at the charred marks on his back, and couldn't help but ask: "Are you okay?"

Ling Tian flicked his tail, and his intent came through: "What could happen? That electric eel's attack was like a massage."

Xia Youchu: "...Just keep bragging."

She looked at Ling Tian's massive three-meter-tall body, feeling that increasingly deep and terrifying aura, and felt a thousand emotions in her heart.

This silly Gecko's growth speed is truly getting more and more outrageous.

But with him by her side, she felt much more at ease.

At least, she had never lost an argument.

The corners of her mouth curved slightly.

At this moment, Ling Tian seemed to have thought of something, his Mental Energy exploded in the air, saying: "Hey, pooper-scooper, what was that 'All-Beasts Rape-and-Kill Order' that guy said before running away? Did I hear it wrong? It should be 'Pursuit Order', right?"

The air went quiet for a moment.

Xia Youchu's smile faltered; she gritted her teeth, suddenly not knowing how to explain this term.

Chairman Zhao, who was nearby, saw this and walked over with a complex expression, his face ugly as he explained: "You didn't hear it wrong. It is exactly as it sounds..."

He tried to narrate in a calm tone, but the content made people's hair stand on end: "The Myriad Beast Pavilion extremely worships Yao Beasts and views Yao Beasts as the Dominator. The All-Beasts Rape-and-Kill Order they issue is targeted at those they deem to have seriously betrayed the Yao Beast camp, or who have extremely offended their faith."

"Once this order is issued, as long as you, Your Excellency, appear in the wilderness in the future, you will attract a large number of Yao Beasts to carry out an endless siege against you."

"Their purpose is to capture you alive."

Chairman Zhao paused, then said with difficulty: "Once you are captured, you will be sent to the Myriad Beast Pavilion headquarters and suffer from a large number of Yao Beasts... taking turns... until death."

Silence.

A deathly silence.

Ling Tian digested this information-packed explanation.

A few seconds later.

"F*** your grandmother's Myriad Beast Pavilion!!!"

A pure killing intent, like a tangible storm, erupted from Ling Tian's body!

Black energy roamed uncontrollably over his skin, and a terrifying roar came from the depths of his throat!

A supreme humiliation!

A monstrous hatred!

If he didn't completely wipe this group of scum and the bullsh*t Beast God they believe in off the face of this world, he would write his name, Ling Tian, backwards!

Boom!!

A loud noise.

Ling Tian actually opened his Energy Perception fully, tracked the Thunder Jiao's aura, and sprinted toward the depths of the wilderness!

If an uncle can bear it, an aunt cannot!

He must finish off that Ghost Scorpion today!

Otherwise, his mind would not be at ease!