Beast Taming: I can even raise gods and demons!

Chapter 146 Five Swords Combined into One, Facing a Level 12 Ghost-Faced Giant Lizard! (11272 words)

into the night.

A chill ran through the air.

The second secret realm, D area, is the Misty Swamp.

In the Misty Swamp, there are many giant mushroom-shaped trees.

The tree was laden with bunches of grape-like fruits that emitted red and green glows every night.

During the day, the Misty Swamp is shrouded in mist, making it much darker than other areas.

But at night, when it's almost pitch black outside, the fruits on these mushroom trees in the Misty Swamp emit a faint glow, like lanterns lit up.

Under this dim light, a giant lizard, over sixteen meters long, crawled ashore.

The giant lizard was entirely black, its body covered with distorted human faces, both eerie and ferocious.

In the distance, Chiyoko and her three companions hid behind a large mushroom tree, watching closely like shadowy ghosts as the giant lizard with the masked face climbed ashore.

Under the dim light, one could vaguely see spiderweb-like cracks appearing on Chiyoko's armor.

The three people beside her were also covered in wounds.

The three people behind them lowered their voices and quickly communicated in Yangguo language...

"The Grimaceous Giant Lizard's racial level has reached at least the high-level transcendent; the four of us are no match for it. What should we do?"

"I underestimated this giant lizard with a ghostly face. I didn't expect this monster to withstand two of my sword strikes and only suffer minor injuries!"

"If we don't get the Ghost-Faced Giant Lizard's crystal core this time, we might not have another chance... Someone from the Nightmare Court will definitely come too!"

"The task entrusted to us by the Right Envoy must be completed! We must finish it before the Nightmare Court!"

"But Chiyoko is also injured. We are Star Warriors, without Beast Taming skills. We simply cannot kill that Level 12 Ghost-Faced Giant Lizard in a head-on confrontation!"

"Damn it, that prisoner from the Nightmare's Court must have lied... He only told us that this Grimaceous Giant Lizard was level 12, but he didn't tell us its racial level!"

"It's not necessarily a lie. Maybe he doesn't know either; racial hierarchy is hard to determine!"

"So what do we do now? Considering this monster's racial level, it could even be considered a level 13 monster!"

Chiyoko, who had remained silent until now, suddenly said in a deep voice, "There is a way..."

"What method?" The three people behind him showed delight in their eyes.

Chiyoko said quietly, "Lure that giant lizard with the ghost face towards Chen Fan and the others!"

"What!" a woman exclaimed. "Chiyoko, you're giving them way too much credit!"

"What can those little brats possibly do?"

"That Chen Fan is just lucky; he happened to thwart Nightmare Court's plans several times. His true strength couldn't possibly reach the second rank!"

Another woman said, "That's right. Even someone at the second or third level of the Heavenly Realm like you was injured by that Ghost-Faced Giant Lizard. How could those little brats from East Sea City possibly handle it?"

"You're wrong," Chiyoko said calmly. "When I met Chen Fan before, he gave me a very terrifying sense of threat."

"He can't be as simple as just a first-grade cultivator!"

"Didn't you guys notice before...?"

"When we encountered them, there was a pile of Thorn Predator corpses behind them. Judging from their size, those Thorn Predators were at least level 8."

A woman said, "There are many of them, and they have many summoned beasts with them. Isn't it normal for them to kill a few level 8 predators?"

Chiyoko shook her head and said, "I secretly observed before, and almost all of those predators were killed with a single blow!"

"This level of strength... regardless of whether they relied on powerful weapons, it at least demonstrates that some of them are capable of fighting against level 9 or even level 10 monsters!"

"Especially that longsword in Chen Fan's hand, it's a lightning-attribute longsword, at least a mid-grade Xuan weapon!"

"A weapon of this level and with these attributes can inflict fatal damage on a demon-type Grimace Giant Lizard!"

A woman behind them frowned and said, "Even if they have the ability to fight level 10 monsters, they're still far from enough against the Ghost-faced Giant Lizard, aren't they?"

"That kid named Chen Fan has a mysterious background."

"And the group of people with him should all be talented scions of the major families in Donghai City. If we lure the Ghost-Faced Giant Lizard there and kill them, those families in Donghai City will not let us off!"

Chiyoko tilted her head slightly and said, "Didn't you notice their armor?"

"Besides Chen Fan, there were two other people whose armor was covered with a layer of star power, shimmering with a faint light."

"That kind of armor is probably several levels higher than the armor we're wearing."

"How could the scions of the major families in Donghai City not possess a few life-saving techniques?"

"If they didn't have a way to protect themselves, neither those powerful families nor the academies of Donghai City would have allowed them to come to District D of the Second Secret Realm!"

The three women behind them exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously.

Chiyoko narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "When I approached Chen Fan, I released 'God-Chasing Incense' on the beast beside him."

"The 'Fragrance Tracker' I carry can find them."

"What we need to do is lure this giant monitor lizard over there!"

"Then we'll join forces with them to kill the Grimacean Giant Lizard!"

……

Chen Fan, Ye Hao, and the others lit a campfire in a recessed area on a cliff and sat around it.

Some are making soup, others are grilling meat.

Shen Daodao and Li Fengxing were slacking off, hiding on the side and whispering to each other, looking very secretive.

It's very high up here, more than ten meters above the ground, offering a wide view and backing onto a cliff.

No matter how far or near, everyone can spot a monster as soon as it gets close.

The Darkblood Stone Man and the Old Ape sat on either side of the cliff, like two guardian deities, silently protecting the gate.

On two protruding rocks on the cliff above, stood Fang Qingqing's Silver Moon Blue Feather Bird and Chu Xuan's Desert Wind Eagle, respectively.

Little Black stared at the meat roasting over the campfire, his mouth watering.

Chen Fan, with jade on his head, holding Xiaobai in his arms, and Gangzi lying beside him, was grilling meat with Shen Hongxiu and the others.

He glanced at the time on his smartwatch.

It was already 9 p.m.

This secret realm is truly strange...

There is no sun, no moon, but there is day and night.

Moreover, the time of day and night is consistent with that of the outside world.

Where does light come from?

What about the darkness of night?

There are so many strange things in this world.

But considering that all kinds of monsters can fly and burrow underground, and even the little white dog that came with them can breathe lightning, many bizarre and strange things seem to have become commonplace.

However, despite consulting numerous resources, Chen Fan still couldn't figure out what exactly this secret realm and forbidden zone were all about.

Rumors circulate online that these secret realms or forbidden zones, varying in size, are actually rifts or passages connecting another world to Earth.

There may be secret realms or forbidden zones that are connected to the same other world.

It's also possible that each secret realm or forbidden zone is connected to a different other world.

Entering certain secret realms or forbidden zones may allow one to pass through them and enter other worlds.

But rumors are just rumors.

It seems that no one has ever entered the other world through secret realms or forbidden zones and then successfully returned.

Or perhaps someone actually succeeded, but didn't announce it to the public.

Among these countless secret realms or forbidden zones, are there one or two that are connected to Earth?

However, Earth doesn't have these monsters, nor does it have such abundant primordial energy.

Sudden……

Chen Fan suddenly remembered something, and his mind jolted!

In modern society, we have never seen these flying and burrowing monsters.

But what about those myths and legends from hundreds or thousands of years ago?

Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird... what about these legendary mythical beasts?

Are all of those fabricated out of thin air?

What about the various mythical beasts and monsters in the Classic of Mountains and Seas?

Flying through the air and burrowing underground, spewing flames from its mouth, shattering mountains with a single punch

If these were placed on Earth, wouldn't they be powerful beast tamers?

If these things never existed on Earth before, why are there so many legends passed down through generations?

Chen Fan felt as if he had grasped something, but at the same time, he hadn't grasped anything.

He sighed and pulled himself out of his thoughts.

That world is something we can never go back to.

With so many secret realms or forbidden zones, even if some of them are connected to Earth, how could it be such a coincidence that I would encounter one?

Even if we encounter it, we might not be able to get through it.

For example, what world does this second secret realm connect to?

Who can pass through this second secret realm and enter that world?

Chen Fan recalled his life on Earth over the years and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He was just an orphan who grew up in an orphanage. He didn't even know what his parents looked like, and he had no relatives there.

In that world, the only two people he cared about...

One of them was the old director of the orphanage who had taken care of him since he was a child, like his own grandfather.

One was a little sister who had followed him around since she was a child and called him "brother." Chen Fan had fought with stray dogs several times for her sake.

The former hospital director has been retired for many years and is cared for by his children.

His little sister disappeared suddenly when he was eight years old.

The old headmaster told him that his sister had been adopted and taken to a faraway place where she was living a good life.

I hope they are healthy, happy, and blessed...

Looking at the dark night sky, Chen Fan suddenly felt a tightness in his chest.

"What's wrong?"

Shen Hongxiu moved a little closer to Chen Fan and asked softly, "Why do you look so preoccupied?"

The other people who were grilling meat also looked up.

Chen Fan shook his head slightly: "It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things from the past..."

Just then, the goblin brought over a cup of coffee: "Lord Chen Fan, you must be tired. Have a cup of coffee."

Chen Fan: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Then, Chen Fan and Chu Xuan all looked at Fang Qingqing.

Fang Qingqing's face flushed slightly.

She didn't ask Xiao Bu to do it; she had no idea that Xiao Bu would suddenly try to curry favor with Chen Fan.

Chen Fan picked up the coffee and glanced at the goblin: "You didn't poison the coffee, did you?"

Everyone: "..."

The goblin's eyes widened: "Good heavens! Lord Chen Fan is still so humorous... In my heart, you are like a god, how could I dare to do such a thing!"

That's a bit too much praise. Qingqing, that goblin is shameless... Everyone looked at the goblin with disdain.

Fang Qingqing's face turned even redder, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"Wow, this tastes really good!"

Chen Fan took a sip of coffee, then his eyes suddenly lit up: "I didn't expect you, this little green dwarf, to be good at not only making bombs, but also making coffee?"

The Illusionary King Azure Python and Golden Horned Beast coiled around Shen Hongxiu's wrist spoke in human language: "You green-skinned little dwarf, a pure sycophant!"

Shen Hongxiu glanced at Fang Qingqing and sneered.

Fang Qingqing's face turned even redder. She wanted to say something to defend the goblin, but she couldn't say anything.

Only the goblin remained calm, watching Chen Fan drink coffee with an air of great honor.

Chen Fan nodded with satisfaction: "I still prefer Hongxiu's Illusion King Azure Python Golden Horned Beast. It's righteous, upright, and unyielding, refusing to bow to the powerful for a pittance... Hmm, I admire you very much!"

"As for you..."

Chen Fan turned to look at the goblin, his face turning cold: "Stop giving me these nonsense and focus on your cultivation!"

"Pour me some more coffee. Hmm, that's enough. I'll find a way to help you level up after we get back to the secret realm."

The Illusionary King Azure Python Golden Horned Beast: "..."

The goblin bowed respectfully to Chen Fan: "Oh my god, Lord Chen Fan, it is my honor to serve you. Just give the word, and I will go through fire and water for you!"

The Frost White Python, which had been dozing on the other side, immediately ran over and rubbed its head against Chen Fan's leg, looking very ingratiating.

The Heavy Beetle King also wanted to come over, but Chen Fan chased it away... because it was eating and defecating at the same time, which was too disgusting for everyone who was having a barbecue.

I really don't understand why Chu Xuan has such a beast.

Chen Fan was furious. He had been grilling meat for half a day, and two-thirds of it had been eaten by the Heavy Beetle King.

Li Fengxing's three tamed beasts also wanted to come over, but they were pushed to the back by the other tamed beasts, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Ye Hao couldn't help but say, "This Frost White Python is becoming more and more like a husky... The key is, it doesn't look like Qingqing's husky, it looks more and more like Brother Fan's husky."

"My tamed beasts wouldn't do that, they..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Holy Moon Morning Glory had already walked to Chen Fan's side, holding a leaf and fanning him with it.

After silently gazing at the Holy Moon Morning Glory for a while, Chen Fan said, "Flower, you don't need to fan me, I'm not hot... This heat is coming from the coffee, not from my head."

The Holy Moon Morning Glory put down its leaves, tilted its head and thought for a moment before casting two healing spells on Chen Fan.

Chen Fan: "..."

I'm not injured, am I?

Chen Fan pointed to the Azure Crystal Fox on the other side and said, "Go and cast a few more healing spells on Xiao Qing. Its injuries haven't fully healed yet."

"Squeak squeak squeak!" Holy Moon Morning Glory nodded repeatedly and ran off to treat Little Green.

The Heavenly Desolate Divine Ox and the Earth-Splitting Fire Dragon were huge, had no hands, and didn't know any healing spells. They couldn't find any work to do, so they just sulked on the side, constantly spitting out white vapor from their nostrils.

Ye Hao: "..."

Several beasts, including the Black Iron Dragon Turtle and the Six-Winged Flying Serpent, rushed over, almost pushing Chen Fan onto the fire.

Ye Hao and Fang Qingqing exchanged glances...

What's going on? It seems like Chen Fan has taken all our tamed beasts.

They never tried to please us like this before.

Bai Rugo chuckled to herself, thinking, "If you saw my martial uncle's methods with your own eyes, you'd know how normal it is for these beast tamers to do this..."

The Azure Crystal Fox on the cliff edge looked at the large group of tamed beasts and their intimate relationship with Chen Fan with a look of disbelief.

At this moment, Shen Daodao and Li Fengxing walked over from the other side.

"Brother Fan!"

Shen Daodao laughed and said, "Li Fengxing and I have studied this for a long time, and we've finally figured out your method of contracting beast taming!"

Everyone looked up.

If someone else had said that, it might have surprised them greatly.

But these two...

Shen Daodao, his eyebrows dancing with excitement, said, "First of all, to prevent any accidents, we must have a set of armor like Brother Fan's, which has strong defensive capabilities, so that we can get close to those powerful monsters;"

"Secondly, we need to show off in front of powerful monsters!"

Everyone: "..."

"Ah!" Shen Daodao quickly added, "What I mean is, we need to show the other party our immense power... like the time Brother Fan almost killed the Azure Crystal Fox with that strike!"

Damn it, I really want to bite this bastard to death... The Azure Crystal Fox glared fiercely at Shen Daodao.

Unaware of what was happening, Shen Daodao continued, "After that, it's like Brother Fan, opening the summoning array in the Beast Taming Space and then activating the contract... Many people think that you need to communicate with the beast before activating the contract, but we're all wrong!"

"I only understood after seeing what Brother Fan did!"

"Even if the beast agrees to sign the contract after it's activated, we can still communicate with it using our thoughts!"

"As long as communication goes smoothly, signing the contract will be a natural next step!"

"Not bad!" Li Fengxing stood to the side, arms crossed, and nodded.

Everyone: "..."

Ye Hao blinked: "You guys were whispering amongst yourselves for ages, and this is all you came up with?"

Shen Daodao smiled smugly: "Isn't that enough?"

Ye Hao frowned and said, "There's one major problem..."

"What's the problem? We've studied this for so long, there shouldn't be any flaws!" Shen Daodao and Li Fengxing both looked at Ye Hao suspiciously.

Ye Hao said, "Among the people I know, including some of the elders in my family, no one has formed a contract as easily and effortlessly as Brother Fan."

"Summoning a magic circle is very easy, but forming a contract is an extremely complex matter!"

"Unless it's a monster that already recognizes you, is very familiar with you, or actively seeks a contract... otherwise, if you walk up to a monster, it's impossible for it to give you the time and opportunity to form a contract!"

Shen Daodao and Li Fengxing stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, completely stunned.

After all this research, it seems we've missed the most crucial element?

yes……

For ordinary people to sign a contract with a beast, the most complicated step is forming the contract, which takes at least a while to complete.

If you run up to the monster and activate the summoning circle, you'll probably get slapped away by the monster, right?

But why did Chen Fan condense the contract so easily and quickly before?

The contract appeared immediately after the summoning circle appeared!

How did he do that?

Shen Daodao immediately asked, "Brother Fan, how exactly did you form the contract? Teach us!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Hao, Fang Qingqing, and the others all stared at Chen Fan.

"Forming a contract is actually not difficult at all," Chen Fan said. "My steps are exactly the same as yours."

"If I had to pinpoint the secret, it would be diligent study and practice, and most importantly... maintaining a good daily routine and never staying up late."

Everyone rolled their eyes at the same time.

Seeing Shen Daodao and Li Fengxing in a daze, Chu Xuan added, "There's another big problem. Even if the beast tamers are willing to sign a contract with you, your beast taming space might not be able to support it."

"The number of beast tamers who sign contracts is closely related to the strength of the beast tamers themselves."

"You can't compare someone like Chen Fan, who's a monster, to an ordinary person."

"Because of the limited number, even if your family finds you a suitable beast to tame, you still won't be able to successfully sign a contract."

"Who are you calling a pervert!" Chen Fan picked up a small stone and threw it at Chu Xuan.

Chu Xuan tilted his head slightly, dodging the stone.

Shen Daodao and Li Fengxing looked at each other, speechless and choked with emotion.

After studying it for so long, is it ultimately completely unfeasible?

Come to think of it, Chen Fan is really a monster... He already has six beasts!

Is this even human?

Is this something a human being could do?

Chu Xuan is right; we can't compare ourselves to this kind of freak.

The more I compare, the sadder I become.

The more you compare, the more desperate you become.

Shen Daodao gazed silently at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

A gust of cold wind blew by, making him shiver.

Sigh, what's the use of being handsome? You'll still feel cold when the wind blows, and you can't sign more beast tamers anyway.

Shen Daodao walked over to Ye Hao and squeezed out a spot for him.

Li Feng walked up to Shen Hongxiu, who didn't even look up: "Get lost!"

He had no choice but to walk over to Bai Rugo and ask her to sit next to Chen Fan, making room for her.

As soon as he sat down, Li Fengxing made conversation: "The Azure Crystal Fox is still not as good as the Savage Berserker Ape."

Everyone was taken aback.

Li Fengxing said, "We killed so many monsters before, including a large group of demon wolves. We threw away a lot of monster corpses, which is such a waste. They were worth a lot of money... But the Horned Tiger and the Heavenly Desolate Divine Ox can't carry them all."

"If only the Savage Berserker Ape were here, that thing could probably lift a small mountain."

"Do you think the Savage Berserker Ape is stronger than the Azure Crystal Fox?"

No one spoke.

Li Fengxing was stunned for a moment, then turned his head to look...

Before he knew it, the Azure Crystal Fox had already reached his back, its sharp teeth less than ten centimeters from his neck!

"but!"

Li Fengxing let out a soft shout, startling everyone: "The Savage Berserker Ape is definitely no match for the Azure Crystal Fox!"

"Besides, those Savage Berserker Apes are all show and no substance. Although they can carry a lot, they also eat a lot. I reckon even all the monsters we kill won't be enough to fill their bellies!"

"Xiaoqing is different. She eats very little, and she's gentle and kind..."

"Sigh..." Everyone sighed.

Chen Fan handed a roasted, juicy wolf leg to the Azure Crystal Fox.

The Azure Crystal Fox took it and retreated to a corner.

A gust of wind blew by, and Li Fengxing realized that his back was soaked with cold sweat.

Although the Azure Crystal Fox has signed a contract with Chen Fan, it's only been a short time, and who knows if it will become disobedient and bite him?

Looking at the still-shaken Li Fengxing, Shen Daodao nodded secretly: "Indeed, quietly being a handsome man is better than anything else!"

……

The night is deep.

But none of them felt sleepy.

After drinking the coffee brewed by the goblins, they were all invigorated and chatted about everything from the secret realm to the forbidden zone, from the forbidden zone to the Martial Arts University, and from the Martial Arts University to beast taming and cultivation.

The goblin, the Phantom King, the Azure Python, the Golden Horned Beast, and Little Black somehow became very close, snuggling together and whispering secrets.

Li Fengxing found it strange, so he moved over there, activated his star power, and pricked up his ears to eavesdrop.

Then Xiao Hei said, "What common ground could we possibly have with Gangzi and that bunch of idiots, the Golden Horned Dragon of the Cold Pool? They can't even speak human language."

Li Fengxing: "..."

The Illusion King Azure Python Golden Horned Beast said, "That's for sure. After all, there are very, very few beasts like us that can talk. That idiot Li Fengxing is clearly a person, but he can't speak human language. He gets beaten up every time he tries."

Li Fengxing felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been stabbed with a sword.

Little Black mocked, "That idiot isn't even human. He's a disgrace to humanity. He's not even as good as a black duck."

The goblin nodded: "Good heavens, that guy isn't even as good as a goblin!"

Li Fengxing was furious and came out to argue.

However, he was only at the fifth level of the first rank, and neither the goblin nor the Illusion King Azure Python Golden Horned Beast were weaker than him.

Besides, there's also a level 6 Black minion that can use mental attacks.

With a sharp stab from Xiao Hei, Li Fengxing clutched his head and knelt down with a howl.

Then the goblin went up, took his hammer and started hammering Li Fengxing, leaving him covered in bumps, before swaggering away with the Illusion King, the Azure Python, the Golden Horned Beast, and Little Black.

When the Golden Horned Dragon of the Cold Pool saw its master being beaten, it wanted to wake up the sleeping Horned Tiger and Green Fire Deer to help, but then stopped.

"Calm down, Longlong! There's no need to bother with lowly races like goblins and that black duck! Have you forgotten how strong you are? You're the Golden Horned Dragon of the Frozen Pool, and you're destined to transform into a dragon!"

"If you were to unleash your fury, it would surely unleash a bloodbath, turning the entire planet Earth upside down!"

"So Longlong, you must be patient, patient, and patient again! Let your master take the beatings; they will help him grow. You don't need to bother with that green-skinned dwarf, the black duck, or that little snake! You have a more important mission!"

Thinking of this, the Golden Horned Dragon of the Cold Pool silently closed its eyes and fell into a peaceful sleep.

Chen Fan and the others were speechless as they watched Li Fengxing get beaten up.

This guy is even more deserving of a beating than Little Black...

Not only are they being beaten by humans, but now they're also being beaten by the beast tamers.

Chen Fan couldn't stand it anymore: "Hua Hua, cast two healing spells on Li Fengxing."

Li Fengxing was deeply moved.

Chen Fan added, "After he's healed, let Xiao Bu and the others beat him up again... He's always causing trouble, so beat him up a few more times to teach him a lesson."

Li Fengxing: "..."

Just then, the desert wind eagle guarding outside sounded the alarm!

"A monster is coming!"

Chen Fan grabbed the long sword and stood up.

A group of people simultaneously activated their star power, awakening several sleeping beasts, who were now on high alert.

A large flock of colorful mythical birds flew quickly from not far away!

"They weren't coming for us."

Shen Hongxiu said softly.

Just then, Little Black landed on Chen Fan's shoulder, drooling, "Master, those Seven-Colored Illusion Birds are so beautiful, and they're all females! Help me catch a few to take home!"

Ye Hao and Shen Daodao were stunned... How did this guy figure out that the Seven-Colored Illusion Bird was female?

Chen Fan frowned and said, "Save your breath, you two are not a good match."

Xiao Hei was indignant: "Why isn't it suitable!"

Chen Fan said, "You're as big as a black duck, while that Seven-Colored Illusion Bird is bigger than a tiger. I'm afraid you can't reach it."

Xiao Hei: "..."

The three women behind Shen Hongxiu all turned bright red and turned around at the same time.

Little Black watched the flock of colorful phantom birds fly into the distance, feeling very frustrated: "Sigh, so many beautiful female birds fly past me, and there's nothing I can do about it..."

Before it could finish speaking, it opened its beak and whistled at the seven-colored phantom bird that had flown away.

Chu Xuan and Fang Qingqing all looked at Chen Fan.

Chen Fan's eyes widened, his face full of innocence: "I didn't teach it that! I can't even whistle myself!"

I'd never believe you.

Everyone rolled their eyes.

Sudden……

Xiao Hei's expression shifted slightly: "A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your meager skills before an expert! Great Mighty Dragon!"

This silly bird...

I really shouldn't have let it watch TV.

Chen Fan glanced at Xiao Hei helplessly.

Then Xiao Hei stared at the spot next to the Dark Blood Stone Golem on the left, a glint of light flashing in his eyes!

"A mental thorn!"

"Puff puff puff puff!"

Several small butterflies with black wings fluttered down onto the open ground to the left of the Darkblood Stone Golem.

"What is it?"

Darkblood Stone Man and Chen Fan and the others were all stunned for a moment.

Fang Qingqing quickly stepped forward, gently pinched a butterfly between her fingers, and exclaimed in surprise, "A fragrant butterfly!"

Chen Fan suddenly realized.

Shen Daodao couldn't help but ask, "Brother Fan, you also know this... Chasing Fragrance Butterfly?"

"I don't know him," Chen Fan said, shaking his head. "But it makes me seem more cultured and experienced."

Shen Daodao: "..."

Chu Xuan said in a deep voice, "It must have been Chiyoko and the others who did it."

Li Fengxing scratched his head and said, "What exactly is this thing? What's this 'fragrant butterfly'?"

"The Scent-Chasing Butterfly," Fang Qingqing said, "We, or some of our tamed beasts, may have been affected by the 'Divine-Chasing Incense'."

"These fragrance-chasing butterflies came because they were chasing after the 'divine fragrance'."

Ye Hao frowned: "Then what do we do? Go find a place to take a bath now? Do we have to wash the armor too?"

"It's no use," Fang Qingqing said. "Once that 'Spirit-Chasing Incense' lands on your body, it won't dissipate for three days and three nights. You can't wash it off by soaking in water."

Bai Rugo crossed her arms and said coldly, "What do they want to do?"

Chen Fan grinned and said, "No matter what they're up to, if they dare mess with me, I'll just chop them down!"

"People of Yang Kingdom, hehehehe..."

That cold laugh was filled with murderous intent!

Ye Hao reminded everyone, "We still need to be careful. Those Yang Kingdom women should already be at least at the second rank, and the leader might even be at the second rank, second level, or even the third level."

"Without strength at least at the second level of the second rank, they wouldn't dare to kill a level 12 Ghost-Faced Giant Lizard!"

Shen Hongxiu and Fang Qingqing's expressions immediately turned serious.

Of the group of people and beasts present, only Chen Fan, Chu Xuan, the Azure Crystal Fox, and Ye Hao, who wields the Storm Battle Axe, can contend with the second level of the second rank.

The others were completely powerless against the second-level, second-grade, second-stage cultivators!

Shen Hongxiu pursed her lips: "After we go back this time, I'm going to spend all my money to buy a top-grade Xuan weapon and a set of armor like Xiao Fan's, so... we'll be wearing matching outfits."

"..." Chen Fan's face immediately fell: "What you said before was all normal, how did it suddenly go off-topic!"

Fang Qingqing chuckled and said, "Some people are like leaves crossing a river, relying entirely on sheer willpower."

"Is now the time to talk about these things?"

Shen Hongxiu wanted to retort, but Bai Rugo stopped her: "Alright, alright, let's get down to business!"

All eyes turned to Chen Fan.

Chen Fan walked to the back and took out a bunch of crystal cores from the package.

Upon closer inspection, everyone discovered that two of the crystal cores actually had 14 lines!

There are a few more pieces, with 13 stripes!

Everyone's eyes lit up immediately.

Unexpectedly, Chen Fan put it away again.

"..." Everyone was puzzled.

Then Chen Fan said, "Sharing means having something good and showing it to you, hoping that you can have it too."

"Showing off" means having something good and showing it off to you, since you can't have it anyway.

"I was just showing off a little bit earlier."

"Damn it!" Everyone was furious.

Shen Daodao smiled proudly: "Luckily, I have one too!"

Then Chen Fan tapped his fingers a few times on his chest and turned on the switch that held the crystal core embedded in his armor.

He then removed the crystal cores that were originally embedded in his armor and replaced them with five level 10 monster crystal cores!

Ye Hao realized what was happening and immediately replaced the crystal core on his armor as well.

Originally, the crystal cores embedded in their armor were only level 7 or 8.

However, considering that something might happen this time, Chen Fan and Ye Hao both switched to level 10 monster cores.

These crystal cores were not obtained from the second secret realm, but from the monster corpses in the first secret realm's crater cave.

Apart from Li Fengxing, Bai Rugo, and Fang Qingqing, the others all received a considerable number of high-level crystal cores.

"Snapped!"

Chen Fan pressed his palm and turned off the switch.

With the five level 10 monster cores activated by the array on the armor, the armor's defense has increased dramatically once again!

That wasn't enough; Chen Fan also replaced the crystal core of the shield on the wristband.

Seeing this, Fang Qingqing suddenly blushed.

Ye Hao had previously told her that Chen Fan had spent all his money on a knife and a suit of armor.

At that time, Fang Qingqing didn't take it seriously and even wanted to advise Chen Fan not to spend money recklessly, but to allocate the money properly and plan for the long term.

Looking back now, her thinking at the time was incredibly naive.

Even though Chen Fan had already reached the second rank and possessed five powerful beasts, he still made the worst-case scenario preparations and took precautions.

As a result, when the team was in trouble, he was the one who protected them all!

Fang Qingqing silently watched Chen Fan inspect the shield, a feeling of guilt and admiration rising in her heart.

"It's getting late, everyone should go back and rest. I'll keep watch tonight."

Chen Fan gently patted the Darkblood Stone Golem's shoulder: "Little Dark, you should all go back to the Beast Taming Space to rest."

"My name is Stone..." Darkblood Stone Man scratched his head helplessly.

Shen Hongxiu walked over and said, "I'll stay with you."

Chen Fan shook his head: "No need."

"I drank two cups of coffee and still can't sleep."

"All right."

Fang Qingqing glanced at Shen Hongxiu.

She had wanted to say that too, but for some reason, she just couldn't bring herself to say it.

Chen Fan sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff, resting his long sword on his lap.

Shen Hongxiu sat down next to him.

"Brother Fan, thank you for your hard work today."

"Uncle-Master, you've worked hard!"

Ye Hao and the others said goodbye and went back to rest.

Chen Fan sent Xiao Qing and the old ape back to the Beast Taming Space, then closed his eyes and began to comprehend the first strike of the "Nine Heaven-Severing Blades".

This sword technique is too mysterious and too complex.

It's called the first cut, but there are actually eighty-one cuts.

Only by integrating and mastering all eighty-one strikes can the first strike be considered a true success in cultivation.

The first strike was powerful and fierce; each of the eighty-one strikes contained a different intent, each strike stronger, more ferocious, and more savage than the last.

Only by integrating and mastering all eighty-one strikes can one add the essence of the sword to each strike.

For the past period of time, Chen Fan has actually spent most of his time comprehending this sword technique.

The time required to open the meridians and activate the energy channels is actually much shorter than that of most beast tamers or star warriors.

Although he was sitting cross-legged at this moment, his mind was focused, and a figure appeared in his mind. He began to follow Bai Tianyu's figure and repeatedly practiced his sword skills.

Start with the first cut of the eighty-one cuts, then the second, the third, the fourth, and the fifth.

After the fifth cut, Chen Fan returned and started again from the first cut.

His body remained motionless, like a stone sculpture.

However, he was mentally exhausted, repeatedly contemplating and rehearsing the first five strikes in his mind.

Shen Hongxiu, who was standing to the side, did not speak. She simply rested her chin on her hand and silently watched Chen Fan.

Time passed little by little...

The night passed peacefully.

A bird's call broke the silence.

Its daybreak.

When Chu Xuan and Ye Hao arrived, Chen Fan closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, as if petrified.

Shen Hongxiu, however, had already sat down on the edge of the cliff on the other side.

Shen Hongxiu turned her head and made a "shh" gesture.

Chu Xuan's expression shifted slightly as he looked at Chen Fan, his pupils suddenly contracting!

Five semi-transparent sword energies were seen swirling around Chen Fan's body!

The sword energy was so solid that it resembled five long swords, circling around Chen Fan's body again and again.

No wonder Shen Hongxiu was sitting so far away...

Suddenly, Chen Fan opened his eyes and abruptly stood up!

The moment he stood up, the five sword energies instantly converged into one!

"cut!"

Chen Fan transformed his palm into a blade and slashed forward with it.

"call!"

The long sword formed by the convergence of the five sword energies flew out and, with a loud bang, cleaved a large rock below into countless fragments!

"What terrifying swordsmanship..."

Chu Xuan looked shocked.

The most obvious sign of the second-grade realm is the ability to gather qi into a blade.

Having broken through to the second rank, Chu Xuan could condense "weapons" that looked like real swords using only his palms or fingers, without relying on weapons.

After leaving the body, this "weapon" can also fly a certain distance through the air.

But in terms of attack power, it is definitely far inferior to those earth-type or mystical-type soldiers, who can easily defeat it with a single sword strike.

However, Chen Fan's strike just now was probably much more powerful than many second-grade cultivators' strikes using Xuan weapons!

If this strike had been delivered with the Heaven-Severing Demon Blade, its power would likely have increased dozens of times!

Chu Xuan considered the situation in his mind and estimated that even if the black-robed man at the second or third level of the Heavenly Realm he encountered in the last crater had defended with all his might, he would not have been able to withstand Chen Fan's strike!

You must cultivate diligently...

Chu Xuan sighed inwardly.

Having just broken through to the second rank a few days ago, he thought he could close the gap with Chen Fan.

Unexpectedly, we've fallen far behind again.

Chu Xuan took a few steps forward, about to speak...

Suddenly, a series of booming sounds came from the distance in the jungle below!

All that could be seen were towering trees collapsing one after another!

Flocks of birds took flight in the jungle, and countless monsters fled in panic.

"What's going on!"

Bai Rugo and the others rushed out from behind.

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the location where the tree had fallen.

[Monster Name]: Ghost-faced Giant Lizard

[Combat Power Level]: Level 12 (Boss Level)

[Racial Rank]: High-level Transcendent

[Monster Attribute]: Demon

[Monster Weakness]: Thunder, Fire

[Racial Skills]: Swamp Hell, Steel Fang Bite, Roaring Sound Wave, Tail Smash, Whirlwind Blade

[Monster Status]: Enraged

Chen Fan's eyes turned cold, and he finally understood what Chiyoko and the others wanted to do!

"Chu Xuan, Ye Hao, come down with me!"

Chen Fan coldly shouted, "Everyone else stay up there, don't go down!"

"Chiyoko and the others have attracted the monitor lizard!"

Ye Hao roared in fury: "Damn it!"

"If I catch them later, I'll beat them to death!"

Chu Xuan said expressionlessly, "Let's talk about it after we catch them."

Chen Fan drew his long sword and then summoned Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing.

Ye Hao only summoned the Holy Moon Morning Glory.

Chu Xuan then summoned the Darkblood Stone Golem and the Desert Wind Eagle.

With a thought, Chen Fan immediately had the Azure Crystal Fox put Azure Crystal Armor on him, Chu Xuan, and several beasts.

Gangzi and the Black Iron Dragon Turtle were a little unconvinced, so they immediately added two more layers of armor to the Azure Crystal Armor.

As for Shen Hongxiu and the others, as well as the other beast tamers, they all retreated.

A level 12 Grimacean Giant Lizard...

Whether it's a level 5 or level 6 Beast Tamer, it's basically useless.

That is, Ye Hao's Holy Moon Morning Glory is a healing-type beast that can save lives in times of crisis.

The other level 6 beast taming skills are no longer of any use.

"Get down!"

Chen Fan gave a cold shout.

Then, Shen Hongxiu reminded them, "Not only do you need to be careful of that giant lizard with the ghost face, but you also need to be careful of Chiyoko and the others!"

"Those women from Yangguo are no good!"

With jade on his head, Chen Fan, Chu Xuan, and Ye Hao jumped off the cliff.

Xiaoqing followed closely behind them.

Meanwhile, Xiaobai, Gangzi, and the others all gathered around the old ape, using the shadowy canopy to conceal their presence.

"roar!"

The giant lizard with the ghost face chased after Chiyoko and her companions.

Chiyoko led the three of them and rushed towards Chen Fan.

"Chen Fanjun, please lend us a hand!"

"A generous reward will be given afterward!"

"You bitch, you've tried to scheme against me! I'll deal with this monster first, then I'll deal with you!" Chen Fan didn't say anything, his eyes fixed on the giant lizard with the ghost face charging towards him from behind.

The superior, extraordinary Ghast Lizard...

It's even more terrifying than I imagined!

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