I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2325 Drastic changes
"These three guys are really lucky to have made it this far." Liu Jun was surprised to hear this, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Yes, Yu Qiushui, Peng Sheng, and Liu Yuan, aren't they all powerful figures at the early stage of the God King Realm? In the outside world, they are definitely at the top of the pyramid, and people look up to them.

But where is this? This is the Valley of Burial Gods, a place where even the air is filled with danger and death. Here, even a seemingly ordinary wild boar could be a terrifying being at the early stage of the God King realm.

However, these three people actually managed to reach the depths of the Valley of Burial Gods alive and even find them. This luck is even rarer than winning the lottery.

With a "whoosh," Cat Brother's figure flashed like a ghost, quickly disappearing into the dense bushes nearby. A moment later, he dragged out a shriveled beast carcass.

The corpse looked completely lifeless, its skin clinging tightly to the skeleton, as if some force had sucked all its blood and flesh dry.

Upon seeing this, Liu Jun frowned, quickly stepped forward, squatted down, and gently turned over the beast's corpse with his hands, his eyes full of doubt.

"This thing was attacked by a vampire? That's unlikely. The corpse just died not long ago, and there's not even a trace of its soul left in its body." Liu Jun muttered to himself, his heart filled with confusion.

If the soul were to dissipate naturally, it would take at least several hours, but this thing has only been dead for half an hour at most.

Just then, AI-Powered One flew out from Liu Jun's sleeve, hovering in mid-air, its blue light instantly illuminating the area. It began a comprehensive scan of the shriveled beast's corpse, with data analysis rapidly taking place inside AI-Powered One.

"The comparison of residual spiritual energy is a bit strange," the voice of AI-powered system number one said. "This residual spiritual energy does seem to be the work of Liu Yuan, but there are some differences. It seems to be mixed with some other forces."

As the AI-powered system finished speaking, an image suddenly appeared beside it—it was Liu Yuan. Liu Jun looked at Liu Yuan in the image, and couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

He wasn't surprised by the powerful capabilities of the AI-powered No. 1; after all, it was a culmination of advanced technology, so it wasn't surprising that it could achieve this level of functionality.

However, what truly surprised Liu Jun was Liu Yuan's strength. Although the ferocious beast's corpse had been dead for a while, its aura had not completely dissipated.

Liu Jun could sense that this thing was definitely a terrifying existence at the mid-stage of the God King realm in its previous life.

In his memory, Liu Yuan was only at the early stage of the God King Realm, and that was a realm he had forcibly elevated using special methods. He was no match for this ferocious beast.

"Could it be that Liu Yuan really had some kind of extraordinary encounter during this period, greatly increasing his strength?" Liu Jun pondered to himself, a trace of solemnity and unease flashing in his eyes.

If Liu Yuan had indeed suddenly become so powerful as he suspected, then this would undoubtedly be a huge potential threat to him, easily triggering a series of unpredictable changes.

Liu Jun frowned, because an even more thorny problem was lingering in his mind—Peng Sheng was dead, but where was Yu Qiushui?
An ominous premonition welled up in his heart, as if an undercurrent was quietly surging, about to unleash a monstrous wave.

Liu Jun was unaware that Yu Qiushui no longer had his own physical body; he was sharing a body with Liu Yuan in an unbelievable way.

Liu Yuan had arrived at a place that Liu Jun was very familiar with—a colony of wild cats.

"Do you remember when that god made his move, he meowed a few times?" Yu Qiushui's voice rang in Liu Yuan's mind, carrying a hint of eeriness and mockery.

Liu Yuan remained expressionless and silent, as if he were dead.

His eyes were empty, as if he had seen through the essence of this world. Whether it was due to the influence of evil magic or some change within himself, Liu Yuan seemed to have completely changed, becoming a stranger and terrifying person.

“This stray cat colony is definitely related to them,” Yu Qiushui continued, her tone filled with certainty and resolve. “So, let’s collect some interest first, drain them dry, and let Liu Jun know what heartbreak feels like.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan's lips curled into a strange smile. He slowly raised his hand, and a chilling aura emanated from his fingertips, spreading towards the surrounding wild cat colony.

The first to spot Liu Yuan, this uninvited guest, were the few stronger orange cats. They keenly sensed the danger and their eyes gleamed with vigilance.

The orange cats sprang into action, letting out deep growls as a warning, and without hesitation, they stood at the forefront, forming a defensive line with their strong bodies.

Behind them were other adult wildcats, some crouching, some standing, their expressions tense and serious, ready to face any impending battle.

Further on, there were some older stray cats, their eyes revealing a hint of vicissitude, yet at this moment they were equally determined and brave.

At the very back were the innocent kittens, huddled together, their eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

Although the wildcats were prepared in a very short time, their strength was far inferior to Liu Yuan's.

Liu Yuan's figure appeared and disappeared in the night like a ghost, and every move he made was accompanied by a sharp gust of wind, which sent chills down one's spine.

With a "whoosh," the first orange cat was caught in mid-air by Liu Yuan before it could even react. A cold smile appeared on Liu Yuan's face as he bit down on the cat's neck, and blood gushed out instantly. In just two seconds, the orange cat was reduced to bones and fur, a gruesome sight.

"Meow meow meow!" A smaller black cat let out a rapid and sharp cry, its voice filled with anxiety.

Upon hearing the meow, the adult cats quickly divided their tasks. Half of the adult cats charged at Liu Yuan without hesitation, launching a fierce attack. Their claws were as sharp as knives, and their teeth as sharp as daggers, attempting to use their numerical advantage to fight against this enemy who had appeared out of nowhere.

Meanwhile, the other half of the adult cats began to cover the kittens' retreat, using their bodies to shield them so that the kittens could escape the dangerous place as quickly as possible.

The older cats all stayed behind. They didn't choose to run away or hide, but instead watched Liu Yuan warily, their eyes revealing a resolute and fearless attitude.

Although their bodies are no longer agile, their spirits are exceptionally resilient. Clearly, they are prepared to die, willing to give their lives to protect these young lives.

"Hmph, a bunch of ants!" Liu Yuan sneered, his eyes full of contempt and disdain.

He struck again, his figure flashing like lightning through the pack of wildcats, each attack landing precisely on their vital points. The wildcats fought valiantly, but faced with Liu Yuan's overwhelming power, they appeared utterly powerless and vulnerable.

However, despite the seemingly hopeless situation, the wild cats did not give up. They continued to fight against Liu Yuan with their meager strength, demonstrating what it means to be fearless and undaunted.

Time seemed to stand still, and no one knew how much time had passed. In this tragic place, with the fall of the last wild cat, the once vast wild cat colony was now reduced to only a few young and helpless kittens, cowering in the dark underground, trembling as they tried to escape this merciless catastrophe.

"Hmph, just a few kittens left, whatever, they're useless anyway." Liu Yuan snorted coldly, casually wiping away the cat blood remaining at the corner of his mouth, the scarlet mark standing out starkly against his pale face.

His eyes revealed a hint of madness and satisfaction. Without exception, the wild cats that died at his hands had their blood and souls devoured, bringing him a kind of indescribable power and pleasure.

"Let's go somewhere else. You're not strong enough to face Liu Jun and his group head-on right now," Yu Qiushui reminded her.

He knew very well that although Liu Yuan seemed powerful at the moment, he was still far from being a match for Liu Jun and the others. If he ran into Liu Jun and the others now, he would most likely be killed by them.

A flash of murderous intent crossed Liu Yuan's eyes like lightning. Then, he blurred into a black shadow and flew away into the distance, leaving behind a string of cold laughter that echoed in the night sky.

Meanwhile, Liu Jun and Cat Brother also sensed a hint of unease as they walked. Cat Brother, who had been leisurely walking beside Liu Jun, suddenly stopped, his brows furrowed, as if he had sensed something.

"Brother Cat, what's wrong? What happened?" Liu Jun asked anxiously upon seeing this.

Although Cat Brother uses the body of the God, his soul is still Cat Brother himself. His intuition is naturally that of a wild beast, and it is astonishingly accurate.

"Home...home!" Cat Bro managed to utter these two words. Although his speech was still slurred, his gaze into the distance was filled with unease, as if he could see the disaster that had struck his home.

Liu Jun's heart sank, and an ominous premonition loomed over him like a dark cloud, growing stronger with each passing moment.

"We need to get back quickly. What Cat Brother sensed must be something bad happening at home." Liu Jun made a quick decision and turned to speed up.

At this moment, the sky seemed to sense the approaching storm. Dark clouds quickly gathered, covering the entire sky, and thunder roared in the clouds, foreshadowing a torrential downpour.

An hour felt like an eternity. Finally, the rain poured down relentlessly, pounding the earth and splashing countless droplets.

Liu Jun, however, stood motionless like a statue in the center of the wild cat colony, rainwater slowly sliding down his cheeks, his face filled with sadness and helplessness.

Meanwhile, Cat Brother, the leader of the wild cat pack, was running around like a madman, desperately searching for any surviving members of his tribe.

His figure appeared and disappeared in the rain, each cry filled with despair and anger. His heart was filled with grief and self-blame; he could not accept this cruel reality, could not accept that his people had suffered such a terrible loss.

All around them was devastation, littered with the corpses of wild cats. These once vibrant lives were now nothing but withered shells, their flesh and souls drained. The air reeked of blood, making one want to flee this horrific place.

"Brother Cat, Brother Cat, calm down." Liu Jun finally snapped out of his grief, took a deep breath, tried to compose himself, and stepped forward to stop Brother Cat.

His voice was faint in the storm, but his eyes were full of concern.

However, Cat Brother seemed not to hear him.

At this moment, Cat Brother's eyes were bloodshot, like burning flames, and he bared his fangs, staring fiercely at Liu Jun.

The sudden upheaval caused him to lose his mind. His heart was filled with anger and hatred. He believed that Liu Jun had brought about this disaster and that he had killed his people.