Beast Taming: I can even raise gods and demons!

Chapter 172 Monster Siege, Nightmare Court Attempts to Break the Formation with an Array! (11690 words)

There are three days left until the "Shanghai Martial Arts University Admission League".

Chen Fan's dismantling of "Protect You Beast Breeding Studio" initially caused a sensation in Donghai City.

People spread the news and cheered.

Although Chen Fan did not leave the city these past few days, he remained cautious.

According to his investigation, Lin Xiao's master, Hong Quan, was the previous president of the Beast Tamer Association, a man of immense power and known for his vindictiveness.

But strangely, Hong Quan did not react at all.

Chen Fan couldn't help but ask his master, Zhang Hai.

Zhang Hai didn't say much, only telling him not to worry too much.

The city lord's mansion is now keeping an eye on Hong Quan. Even if Hong Quan had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to make a move against Chen Fan.

On the other hand, Donghai City became lively again...

The "Shanghai Martial Arts University Admission League" is about to be held in Donghai City.

This is a major event for Donghai City.

For many years, the "Shanghai Martial Arts University Admission League" has always been held only in Shanghai, and has never been held in any other major city.

Unexpectedly, it was held earlier this year, and in Donghai City.

People from Demon City, Flame Martial City, Dream Star City, Cloud Luo City, Snowdrift City, and several schools in the Demon Capital all came to East Sea City.

Colorful ribbons fluttered in the streets of Donghai City, creating a joyous atmosphere.

Chen Fan was also very happy.

Because he has now taken control of Demon City, Flame Martial City, and Demon Capital.

On the Demon Heaven City side, Ling Kongyu introduced more than a dozen students from Demon Heaven City to Chen Fan and asked them to place their beasts under his care for training.

The same thing happened in Yanwu City. Jiang Yuanfan and his group, who had returned halfway, introduced all the students from Yanwu City to them.

As for Shanghai, Chen Fan contacted Shangguan Canglong.

totally unexpected……

Shangguan Canglong attacked each school one by one, he was really ruthless, and he offended all the students in Shanghai. In the end, he only introduced three students from the same school.

Meanwhile, the students from Shanghai gathered around Feng Tianlin, regarding Chen Fan and the others from Donghai City as enemies.

That's just how society is—it's frustrating...

Shangguan Canglong is clearly full of positive energy and has a very good character. He wins with honor and loses with dignity, yet he is isolated by those so-called geniuses in Shanghai.

Feng Tianlin was arrogant and domineering, but he ended up becoming the leader of those geniuses in Shanghai.

However, Chen Fan didn't care; he didn't care about those few tamed beasts.

Now, Shop No. 9 has become very famous.

Especially after someone spread the word that Chen Fan was Master Zhang Hai's disciple, long queues have now formed in front of Shop No. 9.

Many people send their pet beasts here.

The beasts from the three major pioneering groups are also being delivered in batches.

Chen Fan's training ground, as well as the training ground of Shop No. 9, are now overcrowded with beasts.

Zhuo Sheng, Zhang Wei, and Old Zhao are all extremely busy right now.

Fortunately, Chen Fan acted quickly, sending them over in batches and then sending them away in batches.

Around noon...

After sending the six beasts away, Chen Fan finally had a chance to catch his breath.

He lay down on the rocking chair next to the stone table and breathed a sigh of relief.

Saint Moon Morning Glory immediately ran over, holding a fan, and fanned Chen Fan.

The goblin also came over with a cup of coffee: "Lord Chen Fan, you've worked hard. Have a cup of coffee."

Chen Fan nodded and accepted the coffee.

His gaze drifted into the distance.

Shen Hongxiu, Ye Hao, and most of the beast tamers gathered there.

Xiao Bai and Gang Zi split up and surrounded the level 14 human-faced poisonous spider, preparing to attack.

That human-faced poisonous spider was the tamed beast of the Heavenly Saint Pioneer Group.

After helping Xiaobai and Gangzi break through, they have been challenging level 13 beast tamers one by one these past few days.

Yesterday morning, Xiaobai and Gangzi teamed up to defeat the level 13 Redback Scorpion.

Yesterday at noon, Xiaobai and Gangzi teamed up to injure a level 13 Thousand-Pound Ant.

Last night, Xiaobai and Gangzi teamed up and easily defeated the level 13 Death Spider King;

Today, they dare to confront the level 14 human-faced poisonous spider.

All around, groups of beasts were shouting loudly.

Shen Hongxiu and Ye Hao were waving their arms.

Chu Xuan was also watching all of this intently.

Chen Fan glanced at Xiaobai and Gangzi's movements and couldn't help but laugh.

These little guys are getting better and better at working together.

Now, Xiaobai and Gangzi's race level is already that of high-level lords.

Their combat power level has also reached level 8.

Xiao Qing's racial level has also caught up, reaching the same level as Xiao Bai and the others.

However, Xiaoqing's current combat power level is already level 11, which is 3 levels higher than Xiaobai and the others.

Xiaoqing did not participate in this battle.

Because Xiaoqing can easily defeat a level 14 human-faced poisonous spider in a one-on-one fight.

Xiao Hei didn't participate either, because low-level beast tamers simply couldn't counter Xiao Hei's moves.

Unless you're a high-level or mentally powerful beast tamer who uses their mental energy to create a shield around their head, getting hit by the "Mental Spike" move will make you want to cry.

I couldn't bear the serious injury, but it was just too painful and disgusting.

Xiao Hei's move, combined with Xiao Bai's "Thunder Blade," can often instantly kill a beast or monster one level higher.

Chen Fan also used Xiao Hei's cooperation to kill beings stronger than himself on multiple occasions.

Therefore, in each of these battles, Xiao Hei was not allowed to participate in the battles against Xiao Bai and the others.

Little Black was smug and would swagger around in front of the other beast tamers all day long, claiming to be the strongest beast tamer.

Many beast tamers wanted to kill it, but dared not do so, and could only curse it in their hearts.

……

Under Chen Fan's watchful gaze, Gangzi activated "Bloodlust," buffing everyone before unleashing a "Raging Charge" towards the human-faced poisonous spider.

Although Gangzi has a ranged attack skill called "Amethyst Thrust," it seems to prefer melee combat.

Unless there is a significant difference in level between the two sides, Gangzi's first move after activating Bloodlust will definitely be an exposed charge, directly rushing in for a head-on confrontation.

The worst part is that this thing doesn't like to bite people's necks or heads; it prefers to bite their thighs.

Every beast that faces it must spare some attention to protect its own leg.

If you're not careful, Gangzi might bite your thigh.

Once it bites the enemy's thigh, it refuses to let go no matter what!

The human-faced poisonous spider was clearly familiar with Gangzi's fighting style. Even though it was facing Xiaobai, the moment Gangzi charged forward, one of its legs slashed out at Gangzi like a knife!

"Bang!"

Gangzi flew through the air like a missile, tracing an arc before landing in front of Chen Fan.

Chen Fan: "..."

Gangzi got up from the ground, bared his teeth at Chen Fan, and then paused when he saw Chen Fan.

Chen Fan pointed behind him: "Over there!"

Gangzi grinned sheepishly, turned around, and used "Raging Charge" to knock the goblin to the ground as it was walking towards the battle circle.

"Gangzi!" the goblin exclaimed angrily.

But before the goblin could finish speaking, Gangzi charged again and crashed into Li Fengxing.

Li Fengxing was gesturing and cheering enthusiastically when he accidentally tripped and fell to the ground, hitting his head on the Darkblood Stone Golem's foot, resulting in a large bump.

The people around him all shook their heads as they looked at Li Fengxing.

Li Fengxing roared in fury: "What kind of look is that? If it bumped into you, you'd all fall over too! How was I supposed to know Gangzi would pull this on me?"

Chen Fan scratched his head speechlessly.

The skill "Exposure Charge" allows you to charge towards the enemy at three times your normal top speed within a 20-meter range, reducing the enemy's speed by 60% for 6 seconds.

Gangzi was clearly rushing towards the goblins and then towards Li Fengxing in order to get back to the battlefield as quickly as possible.

At this moment, Little White and Old Ape launched the first attack.

One method is to use lightning to flank and attack from the side;

One method is to use Shadow Curtain to sneak up behind the human-faced poisonous spider and attack.

Both are attacks that are difficult to defend against.

Unless you are several levels stronger than them in terms of level or mental strength, you can basically only use defensive shields or armor to withstand their attacks head-on.

The level 14 human-faced poisonous spider also has defensive skills.

As Xiao Bai slashed down with his lightning blade, a black, pot-lid-like shield immediately appeared on the human-faced poisonous spider.

The lightning blade pierced the shield, but ultimately failed to break through it.

Because the old ape had a weapon on its hand, it had the advantage of the weapon, and with this claw, it directly broke through the shield!

However, in addition to its shield, the human-faced venomous spider also has a hard exoskeleton!

After the old ape's claws broke through the shield, they only left five scratches on its outer shell!

"call!"

Xiao Bai and the old ape, having failed to land a single blow, retreated simultaneously.

Although the human-faced poisonous spider reacted quickly, its two knife-like legs missed their mark when it slashed at the target.

At that moment, Gangzi came over again.

The human-faced poisonous spider was speechless at Gangzi. As soon as it saw Gangzi coming, it slashed at him with several legs at the same time.

But as soon as its leg lashed out...

On the other side, Emerald, which it completely disregarded, unleashed its skill "Wind Binding Technique".

Jade doesn't use this skill very often, but when it does, the effect is excellent.

A whirlwind swept up the enormous body of the human-faced poisonous spider, suspending it three meters above the ground!

This binding skill only lasts for a short six seconds.

The human-faced poisonous spider had a shield, so it didn't really take Gangzi seriously.

however……

This time, Gangzi didn't jump up and bite its leg!

Gangzi suddenly stopped less than five meters away from it!

Ok?

The human-faced poisonous spider paused for a moment, looked down, and was immediately startled!

Right beneath its body, a purple halo appeared on the ground!

Gangzi's "Amethyst Thrust" move is about to be unleashed!

And the time for Jade's "Wind Binding Technique" is almost here!

As it falls, that's when Gangzi's amethyst spike will emerge from the ground!

"call!"

Sure enough, the moment the human-faced poisonous spider fell, amethyst spikes emerged from the purple halo below!

The eight legs of the human-faced poisonous spider instantly straightened!

"Snap!"

A bizarre scene unfolded...

The human-faced poisonous spider had eight legs and its body was stretched high. The amethyst spikes below were still a few centimeters away from its abdomen, but it did not thrust upwards any further!

Gangzi: "..."

Damn, having long legs has this advantage!

Gangzi jumped up in anger and bit one of the legs of the human-faced poisonous spider.

The human-faced poisonous spider kicked Gangzi again, sending him flying.

Sigh, it's just that the short-legged ones fight the long-legged ones; that's how helpless we are.

Gangzi was starting to have doubts about life.

Upon seeing this, Jade opened its mouth and released a water dragon bullet.

"Rat-a-tat-tat!"

"Rat-a-tat-tat!"

Water jets struck the human-faced poisonous spider, forcing its massive body to retreat continuously.

However, the power of the Emerald Water Dragon Bullet is slightly weaker.

It's quite effective against beasts of the same level.

However, this move is a bit frustrating when fighting a level 14 Beastmaster, especially one with a shield.

The water dragon bullets kept bombarding the human-faced poisonous spider, exploding repeatedly, but they did not cause any damage to the spider.

The problem is that the jade's belly is like a large lake, and water jets are being fired wildly without stopping.

Although the human-faced poisonous spider was not injured by this move, it was still somewhat out of control and was almost knocked to the ground several times.

This little slime...

The human-faced poisonous spider opened its mouth, intending to spit out poisonous spider silk to deal with the jade first.

and many more……

wrong!

Why are only Emerald and Gangzi attacking it?

Where are Little White and Old Ape?

The old ape hid in the shadowy canopy, unseen by the human-faced poisonous spider.

But the human-faced poisonous spider saw Little White.

Little White opened its mouth, and lightning crackled inside!

Oops!

It's Xiaobai's skill "Thunder Dragon"!

Thunder Dragon's move is to unleash a giant dragon-shaped bolt of lightning!

This move isn't very fast, but it's Xiaobai's strongest attack!

When the human-faced poisonous spider saw that Xiaobai was about to unleash its ultimate move, it didn't hesitate and prepared to increase its speed to the maximum to dodge the attack!

But as soon as it moved...

"call!"

Jade's "Wind Binding Technique" is back!

The human-faced poisonous spider was once again suspended in mid-air!

These crowd control abilities are disgusting!

The human-faced poisonous spider is incredibly infuriating.

next moment……

"roar!"

A thunder dragon roared out and struck the human-faced poisonous spider heavily!

The human-faced poisonous spider's body was thrown into the air and crashed heavily into the forest behind it!

"Crack!"

Xiao Bai unleashed a lightning flash and quickly gave chase.

Gangzi charged at the group of beasts watching and chased after them.

Chen Fan, who was watching the battle, immediately grinned.

Others may not be able to see the old ape, but he can.

In his sight, the old ape had been waiting behind a huge rock in the forest for a long time!

"Boom boom boom!"

The human-faced poisonous spider crashed to the ground and rolled around repeatedly.

Its black, mist-like shield has been broken!

Even its hard shell was dented and a small hole was torn in it!

And the terrifying power of lightning was still crackling all over its body!

Under the impact of the lightning, the human-faced poisonous spider felt numb all over its body, experiencing indescribable discomfort.

Just then...

"call!"

The old ape appeared behind the human-faced poisonous spider and slashed down with its claw!

"Snap!"

Without its shield, the human-faced poisonous spider's shell was easily torn apart by the old ape's claw!

Oops……

The human-faced poisonous spider's heart sank immediately.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the old ape's claw wasn't fatal.

But that claw strike carries a slow-acting venom!

For most beast tamers, unless they have detoxification skills, being hit by this attack will likely leave them with no choice but to passively endure the blows for the foreseeable future.

The human-faced poisonous spider unleashed its star power, casting another shield around itself.

But when the sluggish toxin takes effect, it is no longer as agile as before.

At this moment, the old ape and Little White immediately began to spin rapidly around it, launching a frenzied attack!

Can't you break the shield in one or two moves?

A level 14 Beast Tamer's Star Power is ultimately limited!

Before the sluggish toxin completely disappears, the human-faced poisonous spider's star power will definitely be mostly depleted!

Back then, neither Xiaobai's lightning blade nor Gangzi's frantic bites could break through its defenses!

"Squeak squeak squeak! (I give up)"

The human-faced poisonous spider roared to the sky.

Little White and the Old Ape immediately jumped to the side.

Gangzi rushed over, staring erratically at the eight legs of the human-faced poisonous spider, looking like he couldn't resist taking a bite.

After a long fight, it was kicked away twice and ultimately made almost no contribution, which infuriated Gangzi.

But Xiaobai barked at it twice, so Gangzi had no choice but to give up.

A group of tamed beasts returned to the grassy training ground and began discussing their next battle.

Chen Fan nodded slightly as he watched this scene.

Xiao Bai and his friends fought a level 14 Beast Tamer. Although they didn't manage to finish the battle quickly, it was still quite an exciting fight.

They knew that their attacks would be difficult to break through the enemy's defenses in a short time, so they had planned to fight a protracted war from the beginning.

Different tactics are needed when facing different enemies.

The playing style is different in each game.

This was without Xiao Hei's cooperation.

With Xiao Hei's help, this battle should be much easier.

If Xiaoqing were involved, even if she only added a "Azure Crystal Armor" to them, Xiaobai and the old ape wouldn't need to be so cautious.

In any case, with Xiaobai and the others' current strength, killing a level 15 monster together shouldn't be a problem.

The only thing that frustrated Chen Fan was...

Despite their rigorous daily training, Xiaobai and his teammates have yet to break through the skill proficiency cap of 150.

Is it due to insufficient training, or is there a problem somewhere?

Chen Fan called Xiaobai over, then opened the attribute panel and took a look.

However, the system panel does not provide detailed information regarding the proficiency cap.

There's nothing we can do.

The only thing we can do is let Xiaobai and the others continue training and fighting.

Another level 14 beast has entered the arena.

Xiao Bai and his friends started rubbing their hands together in anticipation again.

Standing atop a rock a head taller than the Golden Feather Sea Eagle, Little Black shook his head repeatedly, "Alas, it's lonely at the top!"

"This is the loneliness of the strong!"

"I never imagined I'd become so powerful that you're afraid to let me play!"

"Tremble, you ants!"

The Golden Feathered Sea Falcon and other tamed beasts: "..."

Xiao Hei sneered, "What are you looking at? Who dares to fight me... Anyone below level 10, who dares to fight me?"

All the beasts turned their heads away.

All they know how to do is fly in the air and disgust people with mental spikes and fear.

Who would want to fight you?

If I accidentally kill you, you black duck, I won't be able to explain myself to Chen Fan.

Fang Qingqing glanced back at Chen Fan, then suddenly pursed her lips, walked up to Shen Hongxiu, and said, "Hongxiu, let's spar. Everyone's beast taming is already at level 7, so let them get used to their current power."

Shen Hongxiu puffed out her chest: "Come on, I'm not afraid of you!"

Bai Rugo also joined Li Fengxing.

Li Fengxing turned to leave, but Bai Rugo grabbed his shoulder: "If you dare not fight, I'll beat you to death!"

Li Fengxing was furious.

If I hit you, you'll definitely beat me half to death.

If I don't hit you, you'll beat me to death.

So what if I'm going to get beaten up anyway?

Chu Xuan looked at Ye Hao, who smiled arrogantly. But then Chu Xuan looked at Shen Daodao instead.

Before Shen Daodao could react...

Chu Xuan beckoned to the two of them with his finger: "You two, come at me together."

"Damn it!" Ye Hao and Shen Daodao were both furious.

You're too arrogant!

The battlefields were immediately divided into separate sections.

Several level 16 or higher beasts were stationed nearby, creating a barrier.

Chen Fan moved the rocking chair a little closer and then chose a spot with a slightly higher slope, ready to watch the major battles closely.

Suddenly, the smart bracelet on my wrist lit up twice.

Chen Fan opened WeChat.

The message came from someone named "Soaring to the Clouds": "Chen Fan, this is Lin Xiao. If you want to save the people of Donghai City, come to Crescent Valley, which is directly north of Crescent Mountain."

"You can only come alone, and you must have your Crimson-Eyed Ghost Ape use the 'Shadow Curtain' to bring you here."

"Don't ride the Golden Feathered Sea Falcon, they'll find you."

"I'll be waiting for you at the entrance to Crescent Canyon."

Lin Xiao?

Chen Fan was stunned for a moment.

He had a slight impression of the name "Soaring into the Clouds".

After shutting down "Protect You Animal Breeding Studio" that day, I got home and soon saw that this guy had added me as a friend.

But after that guy added him as a friend, he never said a word to him.

Who would have thought he was Lin Xiao?

What did Lin Xiao mean when he said he would save the people of Donghai City?

Isn't this kind of trick a bit too low-level?

To find such an excuse, lure yourself to Crescent Canyon, and then kill yourself?

Just as Chen Fan was deep in thought, Lin Xiao sent another message: "Chen Fan, I am from the Nightmare Court, and Hong Quan and I are both from the Nightmare Court."

"I'm not a good person, but I don't want to become a monster!"

"Give me a chance to atone!"

Chen Fan: "..."

He waited for a while.

Lin Xiao did not send any more messages.

After a moment of silence, Chen Fan replied with a message: "Okay!"

Chen Fan turned off his phone, stood up, and greeted Xiao Bai and the others.

The group of people and their beasts, who had been fighting fiercely, all stopped.

Chen Fan left the old ape behind, then summoned Xiaobai and the others back to the Beast Taming Space, and said, "You all continue, I have something to do and need to go out for a bit."

……

As soon as they left Donghai City, Chen Fan and the old ape disappeared into the "Shadow Sky Curtain" and rushed towards Crescent Mountain.

It's hard to tell whether Lin Xiao's words are true or false.

It might be true, or it might be a conspiracy.

But judging from those few words, the possibility of a conspiracy seems smaller.

Lin Xiao said that he and Hong Quan were from the Nightmare Court...

Chen Fan's expression shifted slightly. He took a screenshot of his conversation with Lin Xiao and sent it to Zhang Hai. Then he sent a voice message explaining the situation.

Zhang Hai quickly replied with a message: "Your senior brother Bai and I suspected Hong Quan before, but Hong Quan left the city yesterday, and the people tracking him haven't returned any information. I'm afraid he's in grave danger."

"Xiao Fan, be careful!"

Chen Fan turned the smart bracelet to silent mode.

With his Beast Taming Space at his disposal, he dares to venture even into the most dangerous places!

If what Lin Xiao said is true, this time we might reap great rewards.

If it's fake...

Chen Fan glanced at the system panel.

[System Energy]: 1296090

[Host]: Chen Fan

[Level]: Third Grade, First Heaven

[Star Power]: 2399 cards+

[Mental Strength]: 369 Hz+

[Five-Layer Spiritual Platform]: 0+

After helping Xiaobai and the others break through to level 8, he also broke through to the third rank yesterday morning.

When he was at the fifth level of the second rank, he stormed into the "Beast Breeding Studio" and, with Xiao Hei's help, was able to easily injure a fourth-rank cultivator.

Now that he has broken through to the third rank, his star power is comparable to the second level of the fourth rank!

With a superior-grade Xuan weapon in hand, even without Xiao Hei's cooperation, he could still kill an ordinary early-stage fourth-grade cultivator!

Chen Fan activated his star power, and his speed increased once again!

The man and the ape, shrouded in the shadowy sky, sped toward Crescent Mountain.

More than two hours later...

Chen Fan arrived at the entrance to Crescent Canyon.

Looking up, the entire Crescent Mountain was shrouded in thick fog.

Legend has it that deep within the great lake of Crescent Mountain lives a monster that can swallow clouds and spit out mist.

Every time the monster surfaced, it would spend half a day exhaling clouds and mist.

Therefore, Crescent Mountain is shrouded in thick fog, day and night, regardless of the season or season, making it eerie and gloomy.

As soon as Chen Fan entered the Crescent Valley, his vision was immediately obstructed, and everything in front of him, including the mountains, rocks, and trees, became blurry.

After frowning, Chen Fan opened his phone and sent Lin Xiao a message: "I'm at Crescent Canyon, just entered from the entrance. Where are you?"

Lin Xiao's message came quickly: "Look to the upper right."

Chen Fan looked up and could only vaguely see the mountain wall.

A faint light flashed a few times in a certain spot on the mountainside.

In the place where the light was flashing, there was a very blurry dark figure.

The dark figure, like a monkey, climbed down the mountainside.

When Chen Fan investigated "Protect You Animal Breeding Studio" before, he also checked the information of Lin Xiao and Hong Quan and recognized that the dark figure was Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao glanced towards the entrance of Crescent Moon Canyon and whispered, "Chen Fan, please let me into your beast's 'Shadow Curtain'."

Chen Fan didn't move.

Lin Xiao lowered his voice again and said, "There are people from the Nightmare Court on Crescent Mountain."

Chen Fan lightly touched his chest, and the armor flashed with light, indicating that the defense had been maximized.

The ring on his finger flashed, and an even more powerful suit of armor appeared on his battle armor.

Then, he unsheathed his long sword, grabbed the scabbard with his left hand, took a few steps forward, stepped out of the Shadow Sky Curtain, and beckoned to Lin Xiao with his finger.

A look of joy appeared in Lin Xiao's eyes, and he quickly took two steps forward.

The two entered the old ape's shadowy canopy at the same time.

Lin Xiao nodded slightly to Chen Fan, signaling Chen Fan to follow, and then quickly ran into the canyon.

Chen Fan remained silent, gripping the scabbard with one hand and the hilt of the sword with the other, silently following behind Lin Xiao.

After turning left and right in the canyon for more than ten minutes, Lin Xiao led Chen Fan through the dense forest and stopped at a cave entrance blocked by a large rock.

The cave was hidden beneath the cliff, making it very secluded.

There are also large trees and shrubs outside that cover the cave, so even if a person walks past the cave entrance, it is difficult to notice the cave.

Lin Xiao's hands flashed with light as he grabbed the large rock and moved it aside.

With a thought, Chen Fan summoned Xiaobai and the others, then communicated with them telepathically, giving them a few instructions.

Xiao Bai's gaze immediately locked onto Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao glanced at the group of beasts that had appeared, said nothing, but waved to Chen Fan and then walked into the cave.

Chen Fan followed without expression.

Gangzi silently ran to the edge of the cave and lay down in the crevice between the rocks.

Xiaoqing and Xiaobai followed behind Chen Fan.

Before long, the two reached the depths of the cave.

Deep within that hall-like cave, several moonstones were embedded, emitting a faint glow.

Under the light of the moonstone, Chen Fan saw a girl who had fainted, tied to the stone, with even her mouth gagged with a strip of cloth.

Chen Fan: "..."

He felt like he had seen this girl at the Illusionary Sea Academy.

But I don't remember the name.

What's going on?

Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "She is my sister, Lin Yuanyuan."

Chen Fan: "..."

A flicker of pain crossed Lin Xiao's eyes as he said, "Chen Fan, after this incident, can you please let my sister and the Lin family go?"

"They know nothing about the Nightmare Court and have never been involved in its affairs."

"All the evil lies within me alone."

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes: "What was that about you saying you'd save the people of Donghai City? And now you've tied your own sister up here, what's that all about?"

Lin Xiao: "It's a long story..."

Chen Fan interrupted him: "Then make it short!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Lin Xiao said, "Chen Fan, the Nightmare Court is about to take action, either today or tomorrow."

"They have used demons to control monsters in multiple secret realms and forbidden zones."

"Including the 'Iron-Eating Insects' in a forbidden area, and the centaur race in the fifth secret realm."

Chen Fan was startled: "What are they planning to do? Attack Donghai City?"

Lin Xiao nodded: "Just like the last time the Fire Ants besieged the city, they want to destroy East Sea City."

Chen Fan: "For what reason?"

Lin Xiao: "To capture the Chu family patriarch, Chu Tiannan!"

Chen Fan was taken aback: "Making such a big fuss just to capture Chu Xuan's grandfather?"

Lin Xiao: "I don't understand why they wanted to capture Chu Tiannan. It seems to involve Chu Qingcheng... And Chu Tiannan hasn't left Donghai City for fifteen years, which forced the Nightmare Court to use the method of destroying the city."

"And this time, it seems the Nightmare Court has sent two eighth-rank cultivators!"

"What!" Chen Fan was shocked.

What exactly is the identity of Chu Xuan's grandfather that the Nightmare Court values ​​him so much?

During the previous ant swarm, only a few seventh-rank grandmasters came to the Nightmare Court.

They've even sent out an eighth-grade expert?

There are only seventh-grade Grandmasters in Donghai City, so...

Chen Fan's expression shifted slightly as he recalled a sentence Chu Xuan had said a few days ago.

That day, everyone mentioned the protective formation of Donghai City.

Chu Xuan said that the protective formation of Donghai City could withstand attacks from a ninth-grade expert.

Ye Hao and his group asked a few more questions.

But Chu Xuan said his grandfather forbade him to say it, which infuriated everyone.

Thinking of this, Chen Fan said, "Even if it's an eighth-grade cultivator, even if it's a swarm of insects and a centaur attack, they still can't break through the protective formation of Donghai City, right?"

"It really can't be broken through," Lin Xiao said. "So the Nightmare Court still has a backup plan..."

Lin Xiao pointed towards the cave entrance and said, "During this period, the Nightmare Court has set up a massive array covering an area of ​​hundreds of miles around Donghai City."

"They want to use formations to break through formations, to shatter the protective formation of Donghai City!"

"Whether or not Donghai City can be saved depends on you!"

Chen Fan's heart skipped a beat, and he sneered, "You think too highly of me... I'm just a nobody, what merit do I have to save Donghai City?"

"What do you want from me that you led me here?"

"Explain yourself clearly, or don't blame me for chopping you in half with this sword."

Lin Xiao said, "I want your help to break the Nightmare Court formation."

"If this formation isn't broken, Donghai City will surely be razed to the ground!"

"The core of that great formation lies deep within the abyss of Crescent Moon Mountain!"

Chen Fan was silent for a moment before saying, "Why should I believe you?"

Lin Xiao opened his mouth, and after a long while, he finally said, "Chen Fan..."

"I admit that I, Lin Xiao, am not a good person, and I have done a lot of bad things."

"I am a Star Warrior..."

"My peers Ye Zhan and Li Qingyan are all beast tamers."

"I watched them being hailed as geniuses, eventually joining the pioneering group, becoming heroes of Donghai City, enjoying boundless glory... while I was ignored by everyone!"

"The people of Donghai City only know how to fight at night, Shen Xiao, Li Qingyan..."

"And I, who was better than them from childhood to adulthood, was no longer noticed after I awakened as a Star Warrior."

"Like a passerby..."

"Later, I became Hong Quan's apprentice... Hong Quan is a master of beast breeding and the former president of the East Sea City branch of the Beast Breeders Association. Our Lin family has thus climbed a high branch."

"Originally, I just wanted to study beast breeding and surpass Night Battle and the others through another path."

"But Hongquan gave me another hope..."

"He made me join the Nightmare Court."

Chen Fan tilted his head and didn't say anything.

Lin Xiao's lips trembled as he said, "The Nightmare Court gave me hope..."

Chen Fan said calmly, "Because the Nightmare Court can help Star Warriors sign contracts with demons?"

"You...you knew all along?" Lin Xiao stammered, "That's right, it's because the Nightmare Court can help Star Warriors sign contracts with demons!"

"Which Star Warrior could resist such temptation?"

Chen Fan's eyes turned cold: "So you're a traitor?"

"I didn't!" Lin Xiao's face was contorted as he hissed, "I...I just...I just used the Heavenly Saint Pioneer Group to help the people of the Nightmare Court enter and leave the secret realm."

"The people of the Nightmare Court entered the secret realm in search of a passage back to the Heavenly Feather Realm."

"This...this does not affect our Tang Kingdom, nor does it affect our Donghai City."

Chen Fan just watched him silently.

Lin Xiao continued, "But I never expected that they would actually try to destroy Donghai City just to capture Chu Tiannan!"

"Chen Fan, I may not be a good person, but I'm not a demon!"

"I don't want to become a demon either!"

Lin Xiao said somewhat hysterically, "I was born and raised in Donghai City, and I don't want to destroy Donghai City!"

"I cannot accept the idea of ​​personally destroying Donghai City!"

"My family is still in Donghai City!"

"Personally?" Chen Fan's expression shifted slightly. "So, they want you to activate this grand formation?"

Lin Xiao, panting heavily, said, "That's how it was originally, so I thought I had room to maneuver."

"But this morning, Hongquan brought the two of them to Crescent Mountain."

"Those two people took my place."

"I had no other choice, so I thought of you..."

Chen Fan gritted his teeth: "Then you should have let me bring a Grandmaster!"

"With such low cultivation, am I really going to come here to die?"

Lin Xiao said, "No... no, they have many spies inside and outside Donghai City, and they've already got those powerful figures in Donghai City under control."

"Even if there's a slight relocation of someone at the fifth rank, they'll know immediately."

"That's why I sent you alone. With your level of cultivation, they won't even care."

Chen Fan: "I'll take that as a compliment."

Lin Xiao said, "The City Lord's Mansion should also be keeping an eye on Hong Quan."

"When Hong Quan arrived at Crescent Mountain, he said he was being followed, but he severely injured the female black-armored expert and kicked her into the abyss."

"That's why the Nightmare Court is preparing to act ahead of schedule."

"Originally, they planned to implement the plan after the 'Shanghai Martial Arts University Admission League' started."

Chen Fan glanced at the unconscious Lin Yuanyuan and frowned, saying, "You only took your sister out of the main city?"

Lin Xiao's face turned deathly pale, his eyes turned bloodshot, and his lips trembled as he said, "My...my parents are in Hong Quan's hands."

"I don't know where they are now."

At this point, tears streamed down Lin Xiao's face: "And my Lin family members... Hong Quan told me that everyone else was a pawn to be discarded, and that they should accept their fate."

Chen Fan remained silent.

If Lin Xiao is acting, his acting skills are indeed comparable to those of an award-winning actor.

But it seems unnecessary to go to such lengths to kill Chen Fan.

Just then...

An indescribable pressure suddenly descended from the sky!

"What's going on?!"

Chen Fan felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his heart, an indescribable discomfort!

Lin Xiao was shocked: "Damn it, they've activated the grand formation!"

"The Nightmare Court has begun its operation!"

As he spoke, he quickly ran out of the cave.

Chen Fan, carrying a long sword, quickly caught up.

Outside the cave, it was pitch black!

It's still daytime!

Previously, the main problem was the thick fog that obstructed visibility.

But now it's different. Now it feels like the whole world has darkened, as if it's the end of the world!

An indescribable pressure pressed down on Chen Fan, making him feel extremely uncomfortable, and even his star power was not functioning smoothly.

This grand formation is primarily aimed at Donghai City.

If Chen Fan felt so uncomfortable on Crescent Mountain, which is far from Donghai City, then how much more difficult must it be for people near Donghai City?

Chen Fan tapped on the smart watch.

The network signal has been interrupted!

The message can't be sent either...

Chen Fan raised his head.

Above the dim sky, streaks of blood-red lightning flashed continuously, eerie and terrifying.

Lin Xiao said with a hint of panic, "The monsters from all the secret realms and forbidden zones have probably already emerged and are rushing towards Donghai City!"

"They intend to use this grand formation to break through the defensive formation of Donghai City!"

"The city's protective formation has been breached..."

Cold sweat trickled down Chen Fan's forehead.

The insect swarm and the centaurs seem somewhat superfluous.

As Lin Xiao just mentioned, the Nightmare Court has sent two Rank 8 cultivators this time!

Once the city's protective formation is broken, who in Donghai City can withstand an eighth-rank expert?

Chen Fan paused for a moment, then asked, "How do we break this great formation?"

Lin Xiao swallowed hard and pointed to his right, saying, "The core of that formation is in the abyss over there."

"Originally, they wanted me to activate the great formation by myself and then guard the formation's core."

"As it turns out, Hong Quan sent two people over today. Those two should be in the late stage of the third rank, and I can't beat them..."

"By destroying that key element of the formation, we can destroy this great formation!"

"If this great formation is destroyed, even if the Nightmare Court has an eighth-grade expert, it will not be able to break the protective formation of East Sea City."

"Whether or not the people of Donghai City can be saved depends on this!"

Chen Fan said in a deep voice, "What is Hong Quan's cultivation level? Is it possible that he's at the core of that formation?"

Lin Xiao said, "Hong Quan is at the fourth level of the fifth rank... He shouldn't be here. He came once this morning, and he's going to personally oversee another array point."

Chen Fan raised his hand, pointing the tip of his knife at Lin Xiao: "Lead the way."

Don't try anything funny with me.

"You might not be able to kill me, but if you dare to try anything funny, I can definitely kill you in a heartbeat."

Lin Xiao nodded: "I believe you."

Chen Fan sent Xiaobai and the others back to the Beast Taming Space, leaving only the old ape behind.

The "Shadow Curtain" immediately enveloped Chen Fan and Lin Xiao.

The already foggy Crescent Mountain has now activated a terrifying array. Even without the Shadow Curtain, someone walking by might not be able to see Chen Fan and his companions.

Beneath the shadowy sky, the two humans and the ape moved stealthily like ghosts.

This time, they moved very slowly.

It was a short distance, but the two people and the ape took them half a day to walk there.

Suddenly, Lin Xiao stopped, pointed ahead, and said, "There's a cliff right ahead."

"Six meters below this protruding rock, there is another rock, less than four meters long and about three meters wide."

"After landing on that big rock, face the mountain wall. There are vines on your right. Grab the vines and you can go down to the bottom of the cliff in about 36 meters."

"At the bottom of the cliff, there is an altar, and that altar is the core of the formation."

"But after you get off the cliff, you can't wander off. There's a maze outside the altar. One wrong step and you could be trapped inside and die!"

Chen Fan walked to the edge of the cliff, peered over, and couldn't see anything.

Lin Xiao whispered, "I'll go down first. You and the Crimson-Eyed Ape should be careful not to make too much noise."

With that, Lin Xiao took a step forward and jumped off the cliff.

"Bang!"

Then, Lin Xiao's voice came from upstairs: "You guys come down."

Chen Fan: "..."

You're a regular here, so you're probably very familiar with the place.

This is my first time here, and I can't see anything at all.

If you jump down like that and fail to land on that big rock, wouldn't you just fall and be smashed to pieces?

Chen Fan blinked and summoned the jade.

After Emerald jumped onto his head, Chen Fan borrowed Emerald's "Wings of Wind".

After reaching the third rank, you can use the skills of beast taming!

A thought seemed to flash through Chen Fan's mind, and with a thought, a pair of thin wings immediately appeared on his back.

With a slight flap of his wings, he floated lightly down onto the large rock below.

Lin Xiao looked at the pair of wings behind Chen Fan, his eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

Immediately, his expression changed drastically: "Chen Fan, you...you're at the third rank now?"

Chen Fan immediately sneered: "You thought I was only at the second rank, didn't you?"

"You're taking a second-grade cultivator to kill two third- or fourth-grade cultivators?"

Lin Xiao blinked: "You've been making too much noise lately, I'd forgotten about your cultivation level... After hearing all those rumors about you, I feel like you could kill a fifth-grade cultivator."

"Didn't you easily kill a third-grade cultivator in front of shop number nine?"

"Later, I sent a third-rank expert to hunt you down..."

"Shut up!" Chen Fan was furious. "You chatterbox, you're just as talkative as Shen Daodao!"

Lin Xiao gave Chen Fan a resentful look.

You were the one who used a rhetorical question, and now you won't let me talk back?

Together with the old ape, the two of them clung to the vines and slowly descended.

If there were only two people at the third or fourth level of the Heavenly Realm here, Chen Fan wouldn't care too much.

Even at the fourth rank, Chen Fan was not afraid at all.

But if there are other experts here, then it will be troublesome.

After reaching the bottom of the cliff...

Chen Fan held his breath and followed behind Lin Xiao, step by step, navigating through the maze.

Sudden……

From within the thick fog, a man's voice rang out: "Lin Xiao, where the hell have you been? Why are you only coming back now!"

Lin Xiao immediately replied, "I went out on patrol and just discovered that the formation had been activated, so I rushed back as soon as possible."

A dark figure walked over from the thick fog.

Lin Xiao smiled and went to greet him.

Behind them, Chen Fan and the old ape remained hidden within the "Shadow Sky Curtain," remaining completely silent.

Two people!

Chen Fan glanced around and only saw two people!

(End of this chapter)