Eternal Beast Taming Family

To the demon lords and their subordinates, being forced to pull a cart for a human was undoubtedly a blatant humiliation.

However, the demon soldiers on Chu Shengyuan's side, upon hearing his words, all showed interest. If their commander-in-chief needed someone to pull the carriage...

I don't know if I'll be good enough for them. If I am selected, the salary and benefits must be very high, and such a job would also represent a great honor.

Despite belonging to the same category of demonic beasts, these two different civilizations gave rise to two completely different ideas.

"A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. We, the Demon Lords, represent the last vestiges of the Demon Kingdom. If you wish to conquer these Hundred Thousand Mountains, you will have to step over our corpses."

The one who spoke was the Thousand Machine Demon Lord, whose physical form kept changing and who resembled a metal creation.

Chu Shengyuan sighed softly, "Then let's fight."

Three dragon-like source beasts soared into the sky from behind him. The silent shadows, the verdant green trees, and the seemingly real yet illusory spiritual tides—three completely different types of energy—collided and transformed into a torrent, crossing the great river and crashing towards the four demon lords on the opposite side.

Faced with this dazzling influx of primal energy, the expressions of the four demon lords changed drastically. These source beasts, which they had fought before, seemed to have become even stronger.

Besides these battles between different tiers, lower-tier source beasts also began crossing the river to fight.

However, more often than not, Chu Shengyuan's source beasts went to fight on the other side.

The fierce, or rather one-sided, war lasted for three days.

The Thousand Machine Demon Lord's body was mostly destroyed, while the Crane Tong and Phoenix Feather Demon Lords had their wings broken and most of their magnificent feathers had fallen off. The Azure Scale Demon Lord lost most of its scales, and one of its forelegs and tail was also cut off.

In contrast, Chu Shengyuan's three dragon beasts were unharmed, and their aura was even stronger than when they first joined the battle.

The four demon lords were suspended in the sky by the vines of the "Cloud Wood Azure Dragon," signifying that this war between civilizations was finally coming to an end.

With the addition of three dragon beasts to the lower-level battlefield, the demon beast army, which had been struggling to hold on, was instantly routed in all directions.

Chu Shengyuan leisurely appeared in front of the four demon lords who were suspended in the air. "If I were to kill you like this and take your spiritual materials, it would be a waste. I'll say it again, go pull my cart."

As Chu Shengyuan spoke these words, a small beast radiating starlight appeared beside him. Four stars slowly condensed around it and were then cast onto the bodies of the four demon lords.

Bound by the vines, the four demon lords could only watch helplessly as the starlight entered their bodies. The core of the Thousand Machine Demon Lord, whose body was partially exposed, continued to flicker, emitting a hint of resentment.

"The Demon Lord will never be a slave!"

However, the starlight had only been merging into their bodies for half an incense stick's time when the core of the Thousand Machine Demon Lord flickered and then changed to another sentence.

"Welcome the great Marshal Chu Shengyuan to rule over thousands of demon kingdoms."

Chu Shengyuan smiled. After the "Starry Sky Soul Beast" skill "Star Soul" reached the Evolution Rank, it became even more terrifying, and could now directly transform one's mind.

The war on the main battlefield was won, but the Chu army did not stop its advance and continued towards the remaining mountain ranges of the Ten Thousand Mountains.

However, this final touch-up will take a long time to complete.

……

Tianyuanhai.

The delegation had already conveyed the news that Princess Nanli was returning to visit her family to the Royal Family of Yuhai, and also stated Princess Nanli's current status in the Fansheng Dynasty.

Despite their surprise, the Royal Family prepared a high-level reception ceremony.

When the appointed day arrived, Nan Mingchen stood on the city wall of the royal city early in the morning to wait. The eldest prince had also arrived early, while the other members of the royal family could only accompany him.

Finally, as the sun rose higher, a massive spatial rift slowly tore open outside the royal city.

One by one, phoenix-like source beasts of the Derivation or Domain rank emerged from it, followed by the magnificent palace floating in the air, and a huge number of demonic beast guards.

The flying boat piloted by the Imperial Sea Dynasty's envoys not only looked out of place in the procession, but also appeared quite dilapidated, like a child's toy.

The overwhelming aura of numerous source beasts descended, causing immense pressure to be felt by all the residents of the royal city.

Sensing this unreserved aura, the expressions of the many royal members surrounding Nan Mingchen instantly changed.

"With the Mortal Dynasty as its backer, Nan Li is truly showing off. Is she trying to intimidate our Imperial Sea Dynasty?"

"We're her uncles and elders, after all. To openly display such power like this, they really don't respect us at all."

"After all, he is not of our Nan family bloodline. No matter how many years we have raised him, there has always been a barrier between our hearts."

Nan Mingchen, who had initially been beaming with joy at the sight of his daughter's newfound beast mount and thought she had been doing quite well these past years, suddenly darkened his expression upon hearing the discussions around him.

He knew perfectly well that these people were deliberately saying things to him.

"You let Nan Li be raised by you? Because of Nan Li's bloodline, from childhood to adulthood, her cultivation resources have been entirely provided by me alone, without ever using a single penny of the royal family's resources."

How come in your mouths it's as if she did us a great favor?

"I'm happy that my daughter is home today and I don't want any conflict with you. However, if I hear any more gossip or idle chatter, don't blame me for disregarding royal blood and teaching you a lesson."

Seeing the usually mild-mannered Nan Mingchen's cold expression, the royal family members who had just spoken instantly became somewhat unnatural.

Although they also have royal blood flowing through their veins, they are ultimately the nephews of the True King of the Sea, and cannot compare to the True King of the Sea's own sons. If the eldest prince really wants to punish them, I'm afraid no one will speak up for them.

So they immediately shut their mouths, afraid of further displeasing Nan Mingchen.

Nan Mingchen waved to the soldiers guarding the city, and they immediately opened a passage in the city's protective shields to allow Nan Li's vehicle to pass through.

It was only closed again after it had slowly entered.

Seemingly sensing a familiar presence, Princess Nanli's carriage, having just entered the city, slowly came to a stop at the city gate.

The palace gates behind the nine phoenixes slowly opened, revealing a graceful woman standing at the palace entrance, like a celestial maiden looking down upon the mortal world.

Nan Mingchen's influence was naturally excellent. Looking at the woman standing in the palace, a hint of realization appeared in his eyes, and he slowly uttered two words.

"It's changed..."

Not only has its appearance changed slightly, but even its previously fiery and scorching aura has become much more restrained. Now it is more like a rare lotus flower quietly blooming with inner fire.

Nan Li's gaze also fell on Nan Mingchen's position, and finally her figure transformed into a stream of light and slowly descended to Nan Mingchen's side.

"Father."

The moment Nan Li called out, Nan Mingchen's eyes instantly became misty. This simple call pulled him back decades.

"Well, it's good that you're coming back...it's good that you're coming back."