Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 442 The Dragon King Descends!

A certain area outside the Giants' Royal Court is currently engulfed in a bloody swamp.

The passage here is relatively wide, but the rock walls on both sides are steep and full of sharp rock spikes, making the terrain complex.

A mixed defensive line consisting of several experienced detectives and a small squad of rock giants known for their defense is desperately holding off the ferocious beasts surging in like a tide.

The battle was exceptionally fierce.

At the front of the defensive line, an extremely troublesome cave scorpion had just been driven back by concentrated fire, leaving behind a ground covered in foul-smelling venom and shattered carapace.

However, before the giant warriors could catch their breath, a shadowy figure, fast as a ghost, suddenly darted out from the shadows on their flank.

This was clearly a Shadow Leopard.

The Shadow Leopard, a Dark and Wind elemental, is naturally born with the quality of Morning Star.

It resembles a cheetah magnified several times, its entire body covered with short fur that resembles flowing shadows, its muscles are smooth and full of explosive power, and its limbs and claws gleam with a cold, eerie light. What is most chilling is its pair of completely black pupils without any whites, as if they can devour all light.

The Shadow Leopard is extremely fast and moves almost silently; all that can be seen when people look up is a blurry black shadow that flashes past their sight.

This creature excels at using shadows and chaos to launch sneak attacks. Its claws are imbued with shadow energy powerful enough to tear flesh apart, and several warriors and their pets have already been seriously injured by its sneak attacks.

"Watch out, it's a Shadow Leopard! Don't let it ambush you!" a sharp-eyed team member shouted, issuing a warning.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the dark figure appeared behind a beast tamer, its sharp claws whistling as they tore through the air, aiming straight for the man's back.

The beast tamer felt a deadly chill down his spine, his face turned deathly pale, and it was too late to dodge.

"Roar!"

The rock giant blocking its path roared and tried to turn around to help, but its movements were too slow and it was too late.

"Yan~"

At the critical moment, a clear, ethereal melody, as if capable of washing away the weariness of the soul, suddenly rang out amidst the clamor of the battlefield.

Immediately afterwards, a dreamlike, pale pink mist, exuding a faint sweet fragrance, silently descended from the sky, precisely enveloping the Shadow Leopard that was about to be captured.

In that instant, the Shadow Leopard's movements suddenly froze.

A fleeting look of bewilderment and confusion flashed across those dark, murderous eyes, as if he had suddenly forgotten where he was and what he wanted to do.

The deadly claws stopped abruptly just inches from the beast tamer's back.

Immediately afterwards, a wave of drowsiness swept over its consciousness. It shook its ferocious head, let out a muffled whimper, and its massive body began to sway as if it were drunk.

Just then, a figure as elfin as a fairy gracefully flew to the front of the Shadow Leopard.

A smile bloomed on the delicate face of the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy. She looked at the drowsy Shadow Leopard with a sweet smile, then slowly stretched out her arms and suddenly clasped them together in front of her chest.

Om-!
A dazzling, white beam of light, like the first ray of sunlight at dawn, burst forth from its clasped palms.

boom! ! !
The eclipse beam struck the Shadow Leopard's chest with pinpoint accuracy, leaving it dazed and unprepared. The dazzling light instantly engulfed the leopard, and the resulting energy shockwave spread out like ripples, clearing away the surrounding dust and debris.

"Ow—!"

The Shadow Leopard let out a shrill scream as its streamlined body was blasted off the ground by the immense power contained in the beam of light. Like a kite with a broken string, it crashed heavily onto the rock wall dozens of meters away with a dull thud before slid softly to the ground.

Looking up, the Shadow Leopard's chest was charred black, wisps of smoke rising from it, and it had completely lost consciousness.

The beast tamer, who had survived the ordeal, collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. He first looked at the unconscious Shadow Leopard, then at the small figure radiating a soft glow in the air, his eyes filled with gratitude.

His teammates pulled him up and said slowly, "Luckily, Consultant Chen was nearby."

Immediately, he looked up at the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy and sighed deeply, "Truly worthy of being a champion pet."

"Yingying~"

After defeating the Shadow Leopard, the Morning and Evening Fairy did not rest. Instead, she gracefully danced above the battered defense line, her arms waving as countless golden dust particles containing pure healing energy fell like warm spring rain.

Golden dust fell on the injured pet, and the wounds stopped bleeding and healed at a visible speed, invigorating its weary spirit.

"Thank you! Thank you so much!"

"Hoohoho!"

The beast tamers and giants who had recovered from their injuries expressed their heartfelt gratitude. Some of the healed pets even looked at the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy with fervent admiration and love, instinctively wanting to get closer to this sparkling little sprite.

However, the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy simply smiled sweetly at them, waved her petal hand, and turned around without hesitation, flying off in another direction from the battlefield.

Its mission is not yet complete; its mother hopes it will go and deal with more troublesome enemies.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the vast battlefield, a blue whirlwind was moving at an astonishing speed between various battle sites.

At first, Cola was quite dissatisfied with not being able to stay by its owner's side all the time, drooping its ears and making a pitiful whimpering sound in its throat.

But when its owner speaks, even if Cola is very unhappy, it has no choice but to obediently comply.

But when it actually rushed into this chaotic battlefield and saw the beast tamers and giant warriors struggling against the attacks of ferocious beasts, their innate sense of justice and fighting nature were instantly ignited.

"Ow!"

It let out a long howl, transforming into a streak of azure lightning that was difficult to detect with the naked eye, and joined the battle.

On a small hill, a member of the anti-crime unit was being attacked by five or six ferocious stone-splitting lizards, and the defensive line was on the verge of collapse.

Cola's figure flashed, entering the battlefield like a ghost. The air around him surged wildly, and several condensed wind blades, like the scythe of death, precisely swept across the relatively vulnerable abdomen of the Stone Lizard.

With a few soft thuds, the once ferocious Stone Lizard froze, then crimson blood gushed out, and it collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Before the team member could react, the threat had already been eliminated.

In another narrow passage, a Wildfire Giant was single-handedly fending off the attack of four Cave Scorpions. Its flames flickered, clearly indicating that it was nearing its end.

Cola descended from the sky, its four legs creating ripples of blue light. The air around it surged, and its entire body seemed to transform into a raging tornado, crashing into the swarm of scorpions with a force that seemed to tear everything apart.

With a sickening cracking sound and the screams of the scorpions, the four cave scorpions were torn and smashed to pieces by the violent wind. The Wildfire Giant stared blankly at the majestic dog in front of him, momentarily forgetting to thank him.

"Cola!"

"It's Coke! It's Consultant Chen's Coke!"

A beast tamer who had once watched the Donghuang Tournament live instantly recognized the figure. He was so excited that his face turned red, and he couldn't help but shout at the top of his lungs, "General Dog is mighty!"

Cola, who was about to rush to the next battlefield, suddenly perked up his ears and stopped abruptly.

It turned around, its azure eyes fixed on the beast tamer who had spoken.

The beast tamer felt uneasy under Cola's intensely intimidating gaze, and cold sweat instantly streamed down his face.

He carefully recalled the various rumors about Coca-Cola, swallowed hard, and tentatively called out again, "Dog...Dog General, are you mighty?"

Upon hearing this address, Cola walked gracefully to the beast tamer.

Under the watchful eyes of the beast tamer, Cola raised a front paw, gently patted his shoulder, and then nodded in satisfaction.

Not bad, not bad, Cola, I like honest people like you.

Seeing Cola's every move, the Beast Taming Master wiped away a cold sweat and breathed a long sigh of relief.

The rumors were indeed true; Consultant Chen's "wind-riding dog" really enjoys hearing flattery.

Rumble!
Just then, the sounds of fierce fighting came from afar.

Without further delay, Cola let out a low growl at the beast tamer as a farewell, and then his figure transformed into a streak of blue light once more, rushing towards a new battlefield.

Meanwhile, in the center of the main battlefield where the fighting was most intense, the Frost Giant was wielding the King's Greatsword, maneuvering through the surging enemy ranks.

It did not rush to use the terrifying power contained in the greatsword to temporarily boost its strength to the sixth rank, but simply used it as an indestructible heavy weapon.

“Whoosh—boom!”

With a simple and direct sweep of the King's Greatsword, accompanied by a terrifying whistling sound that tore through the air, three or four ferocious beasts in front of him were struck as if by a high-speed train. Their carapaces shattered instantly, and their massive bodies flew backward like broken sacks, knocking down a group of their kind.

"clang!"

A burrowing scorpion, launching a sneak attack from the side, flung its stinger, only to have it precisely parried by the greatsword, sparks flying everywhere. The Frost Giant flicked his wrist, the greatsword pressing down with the force of a mountain, crushing the scorpion's stinger. Then, with a slap of the blade's spine, he swatted the stinger into the rock wall like a fly, embedding it there.

Its steps are steady, and each swing of the sword is powerful and heavy, full of strength and beauty.

Although the movements may not look as agile as Cola or as exquisite as Dawn and Dusk Flower Fairy, this fighting style, which relies purely on brute force to overcome skill and crush everything, is more visually impactful and intimidating in such a large-scale melee.

Wherever the Frost Giant went, almost no one could withstand its attack; it carved out its own territory amidst a large group of hostile beasts.

High in the sky, Chen Yuan sat on Spark's broad and stable back, overlooking the entire battlefield.

Watching the Frost Giant's wild fighting style, he couldn't help but stroke his chin and complain, "There's no skill involved, it's all about stats."

Despite his complaints, Chen Yuan's eyes held admiration.

After mastering the King's Greatsword, the Frost Giant's strength indeed underwent a qualitative leap. Even when facing such a massive number of enemies, it still seemed to be handling them with ease, displaying an aura of being able to hold off ten thousand men.

Chen Yuan's gaze slowly swept across the chaotic battlefield, his previous plan clearly appearing in his mind:
To maximize the effectiveness of the little guys, Chen Yuan let them fight independently, roaming different battlefields.

Among them, Ironhead and Egg work together, with Egg providing top-notch mobility and air suppression, while Ironhead is responsible for pinpointing and eliminating tough targets on the ground. The two little guys complement each other perfectly.

The Morning and Evening Flower Fairy is in a separate group, but her position is relatively far back, close to herself. She can provide support to various battlefields and heal the wounded at any time, while also ensuring her own safety and being able to be recalled at any time.

Cola, also in its own group, fully utilizes its superior speed and maneuverability, acting as a firefighter, going wherever it is needed, and specializing in dealing with all kinds of unruly and unexpected situations.

He and Spark sat in the center, overlooking the entire situation from a high vantage point.

On one hand, they were directing and coordinating; on the other hand, they were conserving their strength and remaining vigilant against the Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon King, which had never shown itself but hung over their heads like the Sword of Damocles.

"You've all done a pretty good job."

Hearing the constant notifications from the Origin Point in his mind, Chen Yuan's lips curled into a smile, but his eyes grew even sharper, scanning the entire battlefield like a hawk's. "Aren't you going to show yourself?"

At this very moment, on the vast battlefield surrounding the Giant's Court, the deafening sounds of fighting, energy explosions, and the roars and howls of pets mingled together, like a boiling furnace.

Smoke, dust, and the stench of blood filled every inch of the air. The ground was covered with blood of various colors, broken armor, and charred marks, resembling a cruel war scene.

However, the situation on the battlefield is quietly shifting.

As the little ones continued to penetrate the heart of the battlefield, eliminating one by one the most troublesome top leaders in the dark forces who could turn the tide of the local battle, the scales of victory began to tip slowly.

At the same time, the Beast Tamers from the Criminal Investigation Department and the Beast Tamer Association demonstrated amazing professionalism and seamless teamwork.

They never acted alone, but rather in small teams, advancing and retreating with a clear strategy.

Defensive pets stand at the forefront, forming a solid defensive line like a rock; ranged attack pets, under protection, calmly and efficiently unleash their firepower, picking off powerful enemies attempting to break through; support and control pets move among them, their tactical execution as fluid as mercury, maximizing individual strength and teamwork.

The warriors of the Giants' Court displayed astonishing resilience and bravery.

The mountain giants, like mobile fortresses, used their bodies to forcefully block the tidal wave of attacks; the boulders hurled by the rock giants fell like meteors from the sky, exploding into bursts of blood among the enemy ranks; the flames burning around the prairie giants turned any approaching ferocious beasts into charcoal.

With such efficient coordinated operations, the seemingly endless offensive of the dark forces was repeatedly and tenaciously repelled.

Those originally fierce and ruthless beasts, after losing the command and deterrence of their powerful leader, gradually revealed their true nature as a rabble.

Their formations became more chaotic, their attacks appeared blind and disorganized, and they even began to show signs of cowardice and retreat.

When some of the weaker pets saw their companions falling one after another and their opponents' counterattacks becoming increasingly fierce, obvious fear began to show in their eyes. They let out terrified howls, instinctively shrank back, and some even turned around, trying to escape this cruel battlefield.

"Good! Well done! Push them back!"

A young detective, watching the retreating forces of darkness, couldn't help but excitedly pump his fist and shout, his face filled with the joy of impending victory.

"Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!"

The giant warriors roared with excitement, their massive fists pounding their chests, their fighting spirit soaring ever higher.

Chen Yuan remained standing quietly on Spark's back, hovering in the air slightly above the battlefield.

With his hands behind his back, his gaze, like the deepest pool, calmly swept across the entire battlefield, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly, and a near-stagnant vigilance deep within his eyes.

He knows it all too well.

The current advantage is merely a brief calm before the storm.

The true core of the dark forces, the Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon King who sits at the top of the food chain in the underground world, has yet to appear.

As if to confirm his worst premonition, an extremely subtle tremor appeared without warning.

"Om..."

The tremor did not originate from the ground beneath our feet, but from the space itself.

It was as if something unimaginably vast was awakening from the deepest depths of the earth, and the faint ripples it emitted were already disrupting the stability of reality.

Immediately afterwards, in the deepest part of the main passage leading to the underground, the already thin light began to dim at a visible speed.

This was not a simple shadow, but a pure darkness capable of devouring light, like viscous ink gushing out from the end of a passage and spreading rapidly.

"Boom...boom...boom..."

Heavy footsteps, so heavy they could stop your heart from beating, slowly approached from afar.

Each step seemed to land on the beat of everyone's heart, causing the ground of the entire battlefield—no, the entire massive underground cavity—to tremble.

The loose rocks on the rock face began to fall in a rustling sound, and even some small cracks began to appear.

A terrifying pressure, a mixture of extreme cold and ancient brutality, swept in from the depths of the passage like a tangible tsunami.

Faced with this overwhelming pressure, the auras of the previous Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragon offspring were like fireflies compared to the bright moon.

All the creatures engaged in battle, whether humans, giants, or ferocious beasts of the dark forces, froze involuntarily.

The weaker pets even went limp and collapsed to the ground, emitting terrified cries.

Even the battle-hardened giant warriors felt their breath catch in their throats, their massive bodies trembled slightly, and their eyes revealed an uncontrollable fear.

"coming……"

Chen Yuan's eyes suddenly sharpened like knives, and an invisible wave of spiritual energy rippled around him.

"Chirp~"

Spark had long sensed this deadly threat, letting out a clear, alert cry, and the golden-red aura flowing around its body became extremely intense.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the darkness at the end of the passage was suddenly torn open like a curtain by an invisible giant hand.

The first thing that catches the eye is a pair of enormous, unimaginably dark dragon wings.

When the dragon wings were fully extended, they covered almost half of the battlefield. The wing membranes were not smooth skin, but covered with fine scales like obsidian, with sharp bone spikes growing along the edges like icicles.

"boom--!!!!!"

With a mere flap of its wings, the dragon instantly unleashed a destructive gale, a mixture of ice crystals and dark energy, which swept across half the battlefield like a category 12 typhoon.

The dozen or so beast tamers from the Investigation Department who were closest to the entrance of the passage and their pets were blown off balance and thrown into chaos.

Immediately afterwards, an enormous, ferocious dragon head slowly emerged from the darkness.

Its head was as large as a small mountain, with a robust and ferocious skull structure covered with twisted bone spurs and horny edges.

The scales covering its entire body were not simply jet black, but rather shimmered with a dark blue luster, like a vortex in the abyss, flowing faintly in the darkness.

What's most terrifying are those pale white dragon eyes. Just being swept by those eyes makes one feel as if they've fallen into an ice cave, and their body trembles.

"Ouch!"

The colossal creature let out a roar that shook the entire battlefield, containing a terrifying and intimidating power.

Wherever the sound waves passed, a gale howled, rocks flew, and all the pets swayed uncontrollably.

The King of the Eternal Night Ice Scale Dragons, of Dawn quality, has descended at this moment.

(End of this chapter)