Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 434 Ask the most powerful beast tamer in the Eastern Empire for help!
Springtime in the Qinling Mountains is a symphony of life.

All things that have been dormant in winter break free from the shackles of the cold and burst forth with amazing vitality.

The mountains are draped in a new green veil, sunlight filtering through layers of tender leaves, casting dappled shadows. Unknown wildflowers bloom quietly in the grass and crevices of rocks, like scattered stars. The air is filled with the rich scent of earth, the freshness of grass, and the sweet fragrance of nectar. A gentle spring breeze brings the coolness of melting snow from the distant mountains and the vibrant energy of all things growing.

Beside an ancient giant tree that requires several people to encircle, two Hanhan pigs covered in thick white fur are happily rooting around in the soft soil with their snouts, making satisfied "oink oink" sounds as they search for delicious tubers and insects.

Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound came from not far away, growing louder as it approached, followed by a slight but rhythmic tremor in the ground.

"Roar?"

The two cold-blooded pigs alertly raised their mud-covered heads, their little ears twitching nervously, and looked toward the depths of the dense forest from which the sound was coming from.

A tremendous force parted the dense bushes and low branches in front of them, and a towering, mountain-like, ice-blue figure slowly emerged from the dark forest.

With each step it took, the ground groaned distinctly, as if even the earth itself was sighing at its weight.

The icy chill clashed with the warm spring air around them, scaring the two cold-blooded pigs out of their wits. They let out a series of terrified screams, took off on their short legs, and disappeared into the grass on the other side without looking back.

The Frost Giant ignored the two frightened little creatures. It stopped and carefully extended its huge icy paw to gently straighten the tree branches that it had pushed aside, trying to restore them to their original state.

A small lark was perched on the frost giant's shoulder, leisurely preening its slightly disheveled wings, completely oblivious to the commotion that had just occurred.

"roar~"

The Frost Giant suddenly turned its head and emitted a low but gentle hum to the little creature on its shoulder. The Floating Cloud Sparrow chirped in response, as if they were communicating with each other.

Several days after leaving the farm, the Frost Giant is heading south along the route he remembers, trekking towards the distant Giants' Court.

The journey was not peaceful; it encountered all sorts of wild animals.

However, most wild pets would panic and stay far away when they sensed the chilling aura and powerful pressure emanating from its massive body.

Only this intelligent lark, far from being afraid, used its broad, cold shoulder as a mobile resting place and lookout post, accompanying it all the way.

This little creature seems to have an innate intuition for the paths of the Qinling Mountains, often using its clear chirping and flight direction to guide the Frost Giant to the most convenient route.

The Frost Giant took out a plump, juicy, and sweet-smelling tree fruit from a simple bag he carried with him, carefully pinched it between his fingertips, and handed it to his shoulder.

"Chirp~"

The lark happily pecked at the food, chirping contentedly.

After traversing the lush, vibrant forests and crossing the vast, revitalized Qinling Mountains, the Frost Giant finally arrived at a remote and treacherous mountain range, after an unknown amount of time.

Beneath a mountain wall partially obscured by vines and strange rocks, it found the familiar yet unfamiliar cave entrance—the entrance to the underground giants' royal court.

The cave entrance was deep and dark, exuding an ancient and damp aura. The Frost Giant stopped, gently touched the Floating Cloud Sparrow on its shoulder again, and let out a low farewell cry: "Roar."

The lark seemed to understand that it was time to part ways. It circled the Frost Giant's huge head twice, uttering a few clear and melodious chirps, before flapping its wings and soaring high into the sky, disappearing into the azure horizon in no time.

The Frost Giant watched it leave, then resolutely turned and stepped into the dark cave.

After walking for a while, the terrain began to slope downwards, and the space gradually opened up.

Suddenly, a muffled sound of energy explosion and a roar full of anger and pain could be faintly heard from deep ahead.

The Frost Giant's heart tightened, and he immediately quickened his pace.

As they continued deeper into the area, the sounds of fighting became increasingly clear.

Soon, a large open area appeared before them. Looking up, they saw a huge swarm of shadow bats emitting piercing screams, attacking a rock giant like a dense dark cloud.

The giant rock giant swung its heavy stone fists, each strike sending several bats flying. However, the bats were too numerous, and they used their agile bodies and eerie sonic attacks to continuously strike from blind spots, leaving deep claw marks and corrosive traces on the giant's hard rock body.

As time passed, the rock giant gradually fell into a disadvantageous position, its movements became sluggish, and it emitted a deep, angry roar: "Roar!!!"

The Frost Giant frowned. This area was already on the outskirts of the Giants' Court, and there should never have been such a large-scale attack on members of the court by hostile pets.

Various giant beasts inhabit the Giant's Royal Court, among which the Frost Giants are the most numerous and have the greatest overall strength. Other giant beasts are distributed in varying numbers, but their numbers are far less than those of the Frost Giants.

Before he could think further, a cold glint flashed in the Frost Giant's eyes, and the temperature around him plummeted.

The next moment, countless sharp stones instantly condensed around it and shot out like a storm, continuously hitting the swarm of shadow bats hovering in the air.

puff!puff!puff!
The sharp stones collided with the shadow bat's body, producing a dull thud, followed by a series of shrill screams.

Any shadow bat struck by the sharp stone was instantly severely injured and fell from the sky like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

The remaining bats were terrified by the sudden and terrifying attack. They let out a chaotic shriek and, no longer caring about attacking, frantically flapped their wings and fled deeper into the cave.

The Frost Giant strode forward and helped the battered and nearly unsteady Rock Giant.

The rock giant gasped for breath, then raised its heavy head to look at the newcomer.

When it saw the frost giant's icy blue body and sensed its unique aura, its ferocious face showed an expression of disbelief, which then transformed into an extremely complex expression.

It recognized the Frost Giant—the youngest son of the Giant King, the prince who had been "exiled" due to ideological differences.

"Hoo Hoo Hoo"

The rock giant's voice, like the grinding of rocks, was weak and excited as it tried to stand up.

The Frost Giant gently pressed down on the Rock Giant's shoulder, emitting a low hum.

It is now eager to understand the situation here.

Why are there so many shadow bats in the Giants' Court?
Why are these shadow bats so audacious as to attack members of the royal court?

"Roar"

The Rock Giant lowered its head and spoke frankly, quickly telling the Frost Giant everything it knew.

It turns out that the Giants' Court has been anything but peaceful for some time now.

All sorts of ferocious beasts surged out from all directions like a tide, attacking the beasts dwelling in the Giant's Royal Court and assaulting the members of the Royal Court.

Unbeknownst to them, the royal court had been embroiled in war for a long time.

The King of Giants led all the members of the royal court in a fierce resistance, but the enemy seemed endless, and much of the royal territory had already been invaded.

The Frost Giant's heart sank immediately.

It immediately recalled the battered and hurried mountain giant that the farmer had encountered in the underground world more than two months ago.

Could the mountain giants be involved in this war?

How is the Giants' Court doing now?
With a jumble of thoughts swirling in his mind, the Frost Giant quickly comforted the injured Rock Giant and continued deeper into the core area of ​​the Giant's Royal Court.

The further you go in, the more shocking the scene becomes.

The underground world, which should have been full of life and carefully maintained by the giants, is now a scene of devastation.

The rock face was covered with cracks and charred marks left by the battle. The once clear underground stream was now murky with mud and unknown filth. Many familiar communities of luminous fungi and crystal clusters had dimmed or broken.

The various wild beasts that should have lived happily here, dependent on the Giant's Royal Court, have long since disappeared, leaving only desolation and traces of destruction.

The Frost Giant's brow furrowed deeper and deeper, his heart filled with unease and anger.

When it finally passed through a chaotic residential area and arrived at the Giants Square, the most central and magnificent part of the royal court, the scene before it made its blood boil.

The square, once as vast as an underground plain, had now been transformed into a brutal battlefield.

Deafening roars, the explosions of colliding energy, and the thunderous cracking of rocks mingled together. Countless giant beasts—mountain giants, prairie giants, meteor giants, and more—were engaged in fierce battle against a tidal wave of enemies.

The enemies were diverse, including the stone-cracking lizards the farmer had encountered, the shadow bats it had previously repelled, and many more pets it had never seen before, exuding a dark and violent aura.

The Frost Giant couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

If the Flower Fairy were here, she would definitely recognize these random pets and would be able to target them based on their physical characteristics.

Unfortunately, none of its friends are here right now, so it has to rely on itself.

In addition, several human beast tamers were also present on this chaotic battlefield, commanding their pets to fight bravely against the ferocious creatures in an extremely intense scene.

At the heart of the battlefield, the most striking sights were two figures colliding like mountains.

On one side stood the very father the Frost Giants knew so well—the Giant King. He was an even larger Frost Giant, his entire body seemingly sculpted from millennia-old ice, his icy blue form shimmering with a dazzling aura like a galaxy, exuding unparalleled majesty.

With each punch it throws, it unleashes an ice storm that sweeps across the entire area; with each stomp it touches the ground, it causes widespread freezing.

Its opponent is a fearsome black dragon.

The black dragon was covered in dull, dark scales that seemed to absorb all light, but the edges of the scales were strangely covered with pale frost that would never melt.

The black dragon has a slender and agile body, full of power, with a ferocious head and cold, eerie blue flames burning in its eye sockets.

The Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon raised its head and roared, spewing not flames, but a dark, chilling current powerful enough to freeze the soul. With each flap of its wings, countless sharp, dark ice shards were scattered.

The battle between the two was earth-shattering, with the power of ice and shadow constantly colliding, turning the center of the square into a death zone that no other pet could approach.

The King of Giants was experienced and powerful, but seemed somewhat tired from long battles.

The Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon, however, was extremely cunning and ferocious. Seizing an opening, it suddenly unleashed a concentrated burst of extremely cold breath, striking the Giant King squarely in the chest.

"Ugh!"

The King of Giants let out a painful groan. The ice armor on his chest instantly turned gray and cracked. His massive body staggered backward, and his aura instantly weakened considerably.

The Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon's eyes blazed with ghostly fire, and it let out a roar of impending victory. With a flap of its wings and a gleam of cold light in its claws, it pounced on the Giant King, who had temporarily lost his balance, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

"Roar!!!"

At this critical moment, a roar filled with anxiety and anger exploded like thunder.

The Frost Giant's eyes widened in fury, and its massive body unleashed unprecedented speed as it strode across the battlefield, like a blue lightning bolt plunging fiercely between the Giant King and the Black Dragon.

Its iron fist, imbued with the power of ice from its entire body, seemingly capable of freezing mountains, met the tearing claws of the Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon with unwavering determination!
boom! ! !
At this moment, the ice fist and the dragon claw clashed fiercely.

Extreme cold clashed violently with dense shadow energy, unleashing a violent sound and energy storm. The shockwave that swept up nearly overturned the pets in all directions.

As the light faded, the Frost Giant stood firmly in place, gazing at the Night Ice Scale Dragon with its ferocious face and powerful aura.

Although its massive body swayed slightly and its indestructible ice armor was damaged, the Frost Giant clenched its fists, its aura surging, and it did not retreat an inch.

"hold head high?"

The Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon was clearly not expected to suddenly encounter such a powerful opponent. Its crimson dragon eyes were fixed on the Frost Giant, and it let out a low growl of surprise and uncertainty.

It glanced at the battlefield, then looked deeply at the Giant King who was slowly rising, and finally let out a roar of unwillingness. Its dragon wings flapped violently, stirring up a sky full of dark, icy dust, and it let out a shriek of retreat.

In an instant, the surging tide of dark creatures retreated swiftly as if on command.

The battlefield was temporarily calmed down, with only the painful groans of the wounded and the gasps of those who had survived the ordeal remaining.

The King of Giants barely managed to steady himself. He looked at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar back blocking his way, feeling the icy aura that shared the same origin as his own but seemed purer and more vibrant. His weathered eyes were filled with indescribable complex emotions.

It opened its mouth, but ultimately said nothing; only its enormous hands trembled slightly.

Smoke and dust slowly settled, and a heavy smell of blood and burning filled Giant Square.

The once magnificent stone pillar forest is now crooked and dilapidated, its exquisite reliefs are covered with cracks, the ground is uneven, and frozen bloodstains are mixed with melted ice water, creating a scene of utter devastation.

The King of Giants stood in the center of the square, slowly surveying his ravaged homeland. His icy blue eyes held a deep, unfathomable weariness and heaviness, and he let out a long, hoarse sigh.

This sigh seemed to bear the weight of the entire royal court.

It turned around, its gaze falling on the frost giant who had just stepped forward. Just as it was about to speak, a sudden burst of human voices broke the silence.

The human beast tamers who had been assisting in the battle from the edge of the battlefield walked over quickly. They were wearing the same combat uniforms from the Criminal Investigation Department. Although they had been through a fierce battle and their clothes were covered in dust, their eyes were still sharp and their steps were steady.

The leader had a resolute face and piercing eyes. He walked up to the King of Giants, first bowed solemnly, and then his expression became extremely serious.

“King of Giants.” Zheng Zhang’s voice was clear and powerful, echoing in the silent square. “The offensive of the dark forces is becoming more and more intense, and the intervals are getting shorter and shorter. Forgive my bluntness, but the warriors of the royal court are exhausted, casualties are continuing to rise, and the pressure on the defensive line is approaching its limit.”

He paused, his gaze meeting the Giant King's deep eyes, and continued in his voice: "Please carefully consider our previous proposal for cooperation and make a decision as soon as possible. The Eastern Empire needs stability in the Underworld, while the Giant King's Court needs strong external support. Signing a mutual assistance agreement is the best option for both parties."

The King of Giants remained silent, his enormous icy hand slowly clenching, his knuckles making a soft "crunching" sound.

It certainly understands what the other party means.

Donghuang hopes to establish a formal cooperative relationship with the Giants' Royal Court, to exchange resources and jointly maintain order in the underground world.

The Eastern Empire will provide resources and manpower to help the Royal Court resist the invasion of darkness, while the Royal Court will need to emerge from underground at an appropriate time in the future to engage in deeper exchanges with the human world.

This is not simply aid; it is more like a strategic alliance.

It has been hesitant, partly because it does not want the independence of the royal court to be affected too much, and partly because it has an instinctive wariness of the unknown human world.

Knowing that the King of Giants had reservations, Zheng Zhang stepped forward and spoke with even greater sincerity: "King of Giants, as long as you agree, I can immediately contact the most outstanding beast tamer in our Eastern Empire through special channels to come and provide support. He is very experienced in handling large-scale and high-intensity conflicts and will definitely be able to greatly alleviate the pressure on the royal court."

The King of Giants raised his eyelids, his gaze piercing Zheng Zhang like an icicle, his eyes filled with scrutiny and doubt: "Roar?"

The most outstanding beast tamer?

Can you guarantee that he can completely eliminate this major threat of the dark forces?
Zheng Zhang did not flinch in the face of that sharp gaze, but his expression became even more solemn. He slowly shook his head and replied frankly, "Please forgive my bluntness, but no one can guarantee that they can completely solve the current trouble."

“As you and I both know, the roots of the dark forces have been entrenched underground for many years, and their strength is unfathomable. However,” he changed his tone, his voice becoming incredibly firm, “we can assure you that as long as that beast tamer is willing to take action, there will be absolutely no problem in repelling their current attack, stabilizing the defenses, and even gradually recovering lost territory in the future. We have the confidence and ability to do so.”

The frost giant standing to the side listened to the conversation between the giant king and the human, his face filled with confusion.

When it left the royal court, although there were occasional frictions, the area was generally peaceful.

How did things come to this point where we need to ask for help from outside, and even discuss life and death?
It took a small, anxious step forward, a low, rapid buzzing sound emanating from its throat. Its icy blue eyes looked at its father, filled with questioning: "Roar?"

The King of Giants felt the gaze of the Frost Giant, and looked at the latter deeply, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

After a long while, it slowly raised its hand, pointing to the shattered home around it, and then to the hideous wound on its chest, followed by a low growl.

A long-buried past is gradually being revealed to the Frost Giants.

It turns out that many forces exist in this vast underground world, and the Giants' Court is just one of them.

Meanwhile, another ever-expanding dark force is ruled by an incomparably powerful black dragon, which desires to devour all light and bring the entire underground under its control.

As a major power in the underground world, the Giants' Court naturally became a thorn in its side, and the conflict has a long history and is escalating.

The Frost Giant, as the youngest son of the Giant King, displayed astonishing talent from a young age and is the future hope of the royal court.

For this reason, the King of Giants had no choice but to harden his heart and, under the pretext of ideological differences, banish it to the relatively safe surface world.

All of this is to protect it, to keep it away from this increasingly brutal war, and to allow it to grow up safely.

As the story drew to a close, the King of Giants' gaze fell upon the sturdy body of the Frost Giant, his eyes filled with deep emotion, pride, and a hint of doubt.

My child is indeed talented, but surely he hasn't grown to this level in just a few months?

Is it true, as these humans say, that the air outside is sweet?

For a moment, the King of Giants fell into deep thought.

After understanding the cause and effect of the whole incident, the Frost Giant's body trembled slightly.

It turns out that the expulsion of his two elder brothers was actually the deepest form of protection.

According to the King of Giants, his two elder brothers were fighting against the invasion of dark forces on other battlefields and had not returned home for a long time.

It suddenly raised its head, its eyes burning with fierce flames, and pounded its chest with a loud thud, then pointed urgently in the direction it had come from.

At that moment, the Frost Giant thought of the farmer, the farm that had transformed it, and its companions.

So the Frost Giant told the King of Giants that it knew a very, very powerful human and that perhaps it could ask him for help!
As long as the farmer is willing to lend a hand, and with the help of the big sister and all the seniors, we will definitely be able to get through this ordeal!

However, the King of Giants slowly shook his head. He raised his enormous hand and gently placed it on the Frost Giant's shoulder. His gaze swept over his people, who had just endured a fierce battle and were now resting, before turning to the beast tamers from the Eastern Empire. A roar resounded: "Roar~"

It understood the Frost Giant's intentions, but no matter how powerful the latter's friends were, could they be as powerful as the most powerful Beastmaster Zheng Zhang had mentioned?

Perhaps, taking this opportunity to make contact with that human nation on land would be a good choice.

Zheng Zhang keenly sensed the change in the Giant King's attitude. A gentle yet confident smile appeared on his face as he stepped forward and reiterated his assurance to the Giant King:
"Rest assured, the beast tamer I mentioned is the strongest beast tamer in the Eastern Empire, who has undergone countless trials and is truly trustworthy. He has rich experience and unique methods in handling these kinds of disputes. With his assistance, the Giant Royal Court will surely overcome this difficulty."

(End of this chapter)