182: Hunting King-level Nether Beasts

The next day, they returned.

Although Xia Yuan and Xia Siye did not encounter suitable Yao Beasts, they weren't disappointed; instead, they were even more invigorated.

There was no helping it; they had all been motivated.

They were howling about going into seclusion for a Breakthrough.

Lin Chuan was speechless. What exactly was seclusion?

If staying cooped up in a room counted as seclusion, then Lin Chuan could do that too.

As long as there was air conditioning, WiFi, watermelon, and a Beast-Eared Girl... *cough*... Nothing happened along the way, and they smoothly returned to the Academy Secret Realm.

Given the security conditions of the inner city, numerous King-ranks could descend within a minute, so no one dared to intercept Lin Chuan mid-journey... Underworld Eleven stayed in the Su Family Secret Realm for another two days before coming out.

This was mainly because he wanted to cash out all the Spirit Stones on the card and take them with him, which required the Su Family to spend a little time preparing.

However, the issue wasn't significant.

In fact, the Su Family even gifted him a Storage Ring specifically for holding the Spirit Stones, which he didn't need to return.

Until Underworld Eleven smoothly returned to the academy district's boundaries, there was no sign of abnormality.

The Su Family might have had eyes on him, but they had absolutely no intention of making a move.

More than anything, it was just an investigation.

Lin Chuan used his Clone to bring Underworld Eleven back, and this matter was finally concluded.

"The Su Family, it seems they really are just focused on doing business?"

What a pity... Suddenly having over six million Spirit Stones but being unable to buy King Rank Demon Beast crystal cores, Lin Chuan found himself in the predicament of having money but nowhere to spend it.

He could only let Old Hei eat more and faster... increasing the dosage to seven stars.

The three King-rank crystal cores, whose attributes were unknown, were useless for Lin Chuan to keep, so he absorbed them directly.

This generated a white, brilliant fruit: King-rank [rank fruit], 3% effect.

This single fruit was worth nearly a million!

Lin Chuan ate it immediately; it was better than nothing.

"Master, have the King-ranks sent by the Ming Clan and the You Clan all withdrawn?"

At this moment, Ming Shuo suddenly sent a message.

"Withdrawn? They didn't fight?"

Lin Chuan asked, puzzled.

"No. It seems the two Mid-level Temple Nether Kings have reconciled."

Lin Chuan: ... "Wait for me to come over."

"Yes."

Lin Chuan had been waiting for the two factions to fight so he could reap the benefits, so why had they suddenly ceased hostilities?

With his plan thwarted, Lin Chuan could only recalculate.

Forced to work overtime, Lin Chuan was very displeased!

... Inside the Nether God Temple, Lin Chuan sat upon the throne.

Below, Nether One held the bone blade and stood at the head position, with Underworld Two and Underworld Three standing behind him in order.

Ming Shuo stood in a separate line.

"Ming Shuo, elaborate."

"Yes, my Lord." Ming Shuo bowed and said, "Initially, there was a tendency for the two sides to fight, and the surrounding Temple Nether Kings all received instructions to prepare in secret. However, after the two Mid-level Temple Nether Kings met, they seemingly resolved the 'misunderstanding'."

"Is the You Clan really that good-tempered? They backed down just like that?"

"That's not the case. Your subordinate speculates there are several main reasons. One is that the Intermediate Nether King of the You Clan probably didn't sense a significant increase in the strength of the Ming Clan's Intermediate Nether King, as adding a new territory would certainly lead to a substantial boost;

Second, the You Clan is currently attacking other regions and cannot spare the manpower. Otherwise, they definitely wouldn't let the matter rest like this, as their overall strength is still slightly greater than the Ming Clan here."

"Other regions? Other Nether Kings?"

"Uh, it is said to be a Secret Realm connected to the human world."

"Damn, it wouldn't be Xuanwu City, would it? I heard the Dean say that Venerable Xia seems to be handling the Nether Beast riot..." Lin Chuan mused.

However, thinking too much was useless. With his current foundation, dealing with the matters here was more important.

"Nether One, that area you control, didn't it still have three King-ranks remaining? Where are they now?"

"The two King-level Nether Beasts are still within the territory, but that humanoid Nether Spirit ran away."

Nether One said after sensing the area.

"As expected of a King-rank Nether Spirit, its intelligence is higher than a Nether Beast! Then we'll slaughter those two King-level Nether Beasts first!"

After speaking, Lin Chuan put away the three King-level Xuanming Guards, then had White Moon teleport him to the Elementary region that previously belonged to You Hong.

As for Ming Shuo, it was better for him to stay and guard the base. Since they would pass through Ming Luo's territory, it was best for him not to be exposed for now.

With Ming Shuo, this insider, guarding this place, the Yu Ming Academy's Secret Realm was much safer.

Inside the valley, a hundred-meter-tall Nether Wolf was patrolling his territory.

Without You Hong dragging him around to fight everywhere, he was now unrestrained and very leisurely.

"I wonder if the culprit who killed You Hong has been found. It's none of my business anyway; I'll just submit to whoever controls the Nether God Temple, unlike that guy who was such a coward and just ran off..."

The Nether Wolf thought to himself.

Immediately after, he felt several auras rapidly approaching.

Speak of the devil... Leading them was the very Nether King who had killed You Hong that day, and he hadn't been found by the You Clan!

If that was the case, should he submit or not?

The Nether Wolf was confused.

He hadn't expected the You Clan to be so useless. He thought the You Clan would at least send another Nether King down.

After three seconds of consideration, he quickly made a decision:

"I submit..."

"Attack!"

Nether One, Underworld Two, and Underworld Three launched their strongest attacks simultaneously. Especially Nether One, with the bonus from the temple crown and the bone blade, his might was several times that of Underworld Two.

Even if it were just Nether One alone, he could probably cut down the Nether Wolf within three moves.

There was no suspense; it was an instant kill!

The Nether Wolf, dead!

"What did it just say?"

Lin Chuan appeared behind them, asking curiously.

"My Lord, I didn't hear clearly. It sounded like it said 'Wocao'..." Underworld Three replied.

"Hmm..."

It was perfectly reasonable for a Nether Beast to use profanity!

"My Lord, that Underworld Tiger seems to have sensed something and is running away."

Nether One reminded him at this moment.

"He can't escape. Which direction?"

After Nether One pointed out the direction, Lin Chuan put away the three of them and had White Moon continue the teleportation... The Underworld Tiger was filled with regret at this moment. When that King-rank Nether Spirit had asked him to leave with it, he had refused.

Just moments ago, the Nether Wolf's aura had suddenly erupted, then vanished.

He was actually instantly killed?

No matter who did it, he was definitely next.

Right now, he was running toward Ming Luo's territory. Although he had beaten Ming Luo before, he couldn't afford to worry about that now.

Ever since You Hong was slain, everything had taken on a strange atmosphere.

He believed Ming Luo must have noticed it too... He was getting closer and closer. The canyon was right ahead; if he just jumped over... Thinking this, the Underworld Tiger leaped... In mid-air, he saw a flash of blade light, and then lost consciousness.

In less than fifteen minutes, two King-level Nether Beasts had perished.

"Good!"

With two king-rank soul pearls in hand, Lin Chuan looked delighted.

The remaining squad captains had long since reached the threshold of King-rank, lacking only soul orbs.