Beastmaster: I'm really not a training master

Chapter 966 Old Man Tianquan
After hearing what Teacher Ling said, Li Qian could only smile wryly and nod helplessly.

Even among the five of them, Teacher Zero didn't know much about the River of the Sky.

At this point, it seems there are no other solutions besides trying again and again.

As soon as she finished speaking, Teacher Zero flashed and arrived at a place very close to the River of Heaven.

Using the bat-like beast wing she had just thrown out, she had already determined that the distance was a safe position.

She took the lead, gently waving her hand to send out a mechanical arm.

Although Teacher Zero has now transformed back into a flesh-and-blood body, her previous profession was that of a mechanical mind master, and she still has quite a few mechanical puppets in her storage equipment.

The enormous mechanical arm was flung out and then went straight toward the River in the Sky.

But the result was exactly the same as the wings that Li Qian had thrown out before.

Silently, the mechanical arm also disintegrated into countless particles and vanished into the air.

Seeing this, Li Qian followed suit, taking out an ancient weapon, a longsword, from his storage equipment and throwing it out.

Since mechanical equipment didn't work, he decided to try cold weapons.

The longsword was thrown at incredible speed, reaching the River of Sky in the blink of an eye, and then, like the mechanical arm, it instantly turned into dust.

Next, one after another, the five of them summoned their respective pets and tested them with skills or extraordinary treasures.

But the result was exactly the same.

The River of the Sky remained unmoved, and the treasures flowing within its waters could only gaze longingly at it.

Whether it was the metal claws of the deep-sea dragon Jiao Qi Zai, the ice and fire pearls of the ice and fire dragon Xiao Liu, the soul-cleansing bell of the spirit cat, or the bamboo staff of the Tai Chi panda Ba Bao, they all disappeared without a trace, like stones sinking into the sea.

To be precise, they did manage to glean some information. At least, by now, they knew that ordinary methods would be completely ineffective in retrieving anything from the River of Heaven.

Just as the group was at a loss, the Spirit Cat on Li Qian's shoulder suddenly frowned and then asked suspiciously, "Huh, what's this?"

Due to their unique attributes and innate intelligence far exceeding that of their kind, the current Spirit Cats, even though they are only at the third level of the Emperor rank, can already speak human language.

The moment Lingguang Cat uttered those words, it attracted the attention of everyone present. Li Qian immediately asked, "What did you discover?"

The Spirit Cat scratched its head, looked at Li Qian, and replied somewhat uncertainly, "I sensed time-based energy in this river."

It's a time-based pet, so it's normal for it to be able to sense time-based energy. However, it's a bit unbelievable that it sensed the power of time in this Sky River, which surprised everyone.

"Could this river in the sky really be the river of time?" Li Qian murmured to himself after hearing Lingguang Cat's words.

“This kitten must have sensed more than just time-based energy…” As Li Qian finished speaking, a figure appeared out of thin air beside him.

Startled, Li Qian immediately looked in the direction of the sound and quickly discovered it.

Right beside him, less than ten meters away, an old man with white hair and beard, wearing a white robe and a hood, suddenly appeared there.

Looking at the old man who had suddenly appeared not far from him without any warning, Li Qian felt a chill run down his spine. Just what kind of strength did this old man possess?
Why could it come to my side so silently?
If he harbored evil intentions, wouldn't I already be a corpse by now?
Teacher Ling also noticed the old man's appearance. She flashed and stood directly in front of Li Qian.

"Senior, may I ask who you are?" She looked at the old man warily and asked respectfully.

At this moment, the string in her mind was stretched to its limit.

The old man before them possessed unfathomable strength.

She suddenly appeared next to Li Qian without even noticing!

what does this mean?
At this moment, Teacher Ling, who had always been calm and composed, had a rare sight of a layer of fine sweat on her forehead.

The old man glanced around at everyone, then chuckled and said, "It's been so long, I've forgotten my name. Now, everyone I meet calls me 'Old Man Tianquan'."

The old man had a gentle voice and a faint smile on his face. If this were a different place, in the modern world, Li Qian might have thought he was just an old man doing his morning exercise in the neighborhood.

Seeing that Elder Tianquan seemed to have no ill intentions, Teacher Ling mustered her courage and asked, "Senior Tianquan, what did you mean by what you just said?"

At this moment, Teacher Ling had lowered her guard. Given the strength of this old man Tianquan, if he harbored ill intentions towards them, no matter what methods he used, it would be futile.

If they have no ill intentions towards us, then there is even less need to be wary.

Old Man Tianquan sat cross-legged, hovering in mid-air above the River of Heaven. “What I mean is none of your concern. Even if you knew, it would be meaningless.”

"If you don't have the strength, knowing things too early will only bring trouble, not fortune."

Without pausing, he continued, "What I want to remind you is, don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish. This River of Heaven itself is the greatest opportunity. Of course, whether you can seize it depends on your skills and luck."

"Also, relying on external forces is useless if you want to salvage anything from the River of Heaven."

Gazing at the River of Heaven, the Old Man of Heavenly Spring said unhurriedly, "You have to rely on your own abilities."

"Relying on one's own abilities..." Li Qian tilted his head, puzzled, and also gazed at the River in the Sky.

Is this the greatest opportunity?
Is the River in the Sky itself a matter of chance?
Li Qian chose to believe what the old man Tianquan said.

A senior like him possesses unparalleled strength; taking down those few would be effortless for him.

There was absolutely no need to resort to such deception.

Seeing the confusion on Li Qian's face, the old man Tianquan smiled and said, "It's a rare encounter, and it can be considered fate. I'll make an exception and set an example for you."

As he spoke, runes began to appear one after another on his head, at the Baihui acupoint.

Suddenly, a dozen or twenty runes appeared from the Baihui acupoint on the top of his head, and they all seemed to be regular runes.

"This, this is..."

This scene completely overturned Li Qian's understanding, leaving him stunned for a moment.

(End of this chapter)