Starting with the Broken-Winged Frost Butterfly: Beast Taming

Chapter 91 All the Kings Gather

"What a vast underground world! Truly a masterpiece of nature!" A Dou exclaimed.

"Be careful. The larger the space, the more places there are to hide. No one is allowed to be careless. If you find anything unusual, report it immediately!" Sister Crocodile instructed.

"Shh, listen, isn't that the sound of sharpening a knife? It seems to be coming from that direction—" Ma Ye exclaimed in surprise.

A moment later, the black-striped leopard moved sideways. Zhu Ran, standing in the middle of the group, looked in the direction of the sound, and his eyes immediately narrowed, a chill running down his spine.

A large hole was carved into the rough rock wall, and more than a dozen soldiers and beasts lay scattered inside.

Among them are the "Bronze Bell," adept at sonic defense; the "River Spear," capable of cutting off water flow; the "Singing Sand Staff," used for blunt, shock-absorbing attacks; and the "Ice Fork," freezing people with its chilling power.

They are all mature B-grade bodies that ordinary people yearn for.

Labeled as weapons and beasts, their scarcity is immeasurable.

But this batch of soldiers and beasts.

He collapsed to the ground, his fate unknown.

In front of them.

A long sword hangs suspended in mid-air.

An ancient feel spread along the blade, its faint light appearing and disappearing.

The killing intent is hidden within the blade, not easily revealed.

But anyone can see that if he were to unleash a single strike, he could easily shatter rock layers, possessing boundless destructive power.

"Hiss—sizzle"

The long sword was tilted, its blade aimed at the bronze bell, and the bell was used as a whetstone to vigorously rub and sharpen the blade.

After hundreds of cycles, one side of the bronze bell became so thin that it was translucent.

The long sword was smashed to pieces with a single blow using its hilt.

Then, with a flick of the wrist, the blade was moved to the tip of the Hengjiang spear and sharpened once more.

"Hiss—" The beast-head chain gasped in fright. Who was this big shot? It didn't recognize him at all!

"Professor Tang, do you recognize this beast?"

With evolutionary biologists from Zhongdu University present, Crocodile Sister naturally wouldn't ask Zhu Ran, who hadn't even graduated yet.

"This is the 'Wilderness Blade,' which has been recorded in ancient texts."

Tang Jiamu said slowly, "This sword has been tempered with the essence of ten thousand weapons, walking on corpses, killing without end, and never being satisfied."

"Use your own kind for sacrifice?" The beast-headed chain shrank its neck, showing genuine awe.

"If you randomly select one of the pets present, is there a 50/50 chance?" Crocodile Sister asked later.

"Difficult." Tang Jiamu slowly shook his head. "It comes and goes without a trace, killing beasts in an instant. It has few rivals among those of the same level."

"So strong?" Upon hearing this, A Dou's blood boiled, and he longed for a battle.

Zhu Ran asked suspiciously, "Hidden here sharpening your blade, are you preparing for battle? Are there some formidable opponents down there?"

"Perhaps—let's take a closer look, and not rush to conclusions."

Upon hearing their owner speak, the black-striped leopard couple detoured and continued their descent.

"Hiss, that's the 'Shadow Assassin Blade'? The king of assassins, born to lurk in the shadows?"

A short time later, another major discovery was made.

Zhu Ran and the others witnessed a dagger-shaped weapon roaming freely in the darkness, moving with ease and grace.

Occasionally, a flash of cold light would appear, leaving only a fleeting glint, making it difficult to pinpoint its location.

Even this king of assassins couldn't detect the Yin-Yang Minor Realm—

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Zhu Ran gained a deeper understanding of the fusion technique of the Ink-Patterned Leopard couple.

"There's a sun over there?!"

A moment later, there was another shout.

A dazzling golden light appeared in Zhu Ran's vision. At first glance, it was a blazing ball of light, like a scorching sun hanging in the sky, continuously dispelling the cold darkness deep in the crevice.

At first glance, Zhu Ran was horrified.

It was actually a longbow, its body shimmering with a golden luster, and golden light constantly emanating from it. All the dazzling phenomena originated from the longbow itself.

"The Soaring Bow, its bow carrying the flames of dawn, its arrows falling to light the day—who would have thought this terrifying ancient weapon would reappear, also vying for some kind of opportunity?"

Ma Ye was horrified. How long had they been submerged? Less than an hour!

Unknown Heavy Hammer, Desolate Blade, Shadow Killer Blade, and Soaring Bow—they have already encountered four kings of weapon beasts, each more difficult to deal with than the last!

"Why do I get the feeling that they're all conserving their energy, unlike that hammer which seems eager to go all out?"

"That's right! Apart from the Shadow Killer Blade, the others are all too conspicuous, making no attempt to conceal their presence. It's as if they're telling the other beasts, 'I'm here, this is my territory, and any intruders should think twice about the consequences.'"

The marching speed of the group slowed down again.

Zhu Ran sensed at least a dozen dangerous auras, some near, some far, some stationary, and some moving.

The entire underground world is like a giant hunting net, waiting for a certain opportunity.

"Go there!"

Tang Jiamu suddenly reached out, "There are three clusters of energy waves gathered together over there, but there's no loud noise, it doesn't look like a battle."

The black-striped leopard couple followed the instructions and approached cautiously.

"Bang!"

The thick, bluish-gray staff flew into the air, its body covered with naturally undulating wrinkles, resembling the rough, thick hide of a giant elephant.

The tip of the stick swelled up like an elephant's palm. At that moment, it stepped heavily on a raised rock, and instantly, the rock shattered, leaving a deep pit in the entire rock face.

"Feng He! Your lives! You helped me this time, and I will repay you tenfold, a hundredfold in the future. If you utter a single falsehood, may heavenly lightning strike and destroy my soldiers' spirits!"

The buzzing, trembling mental fluctuations spread indiscriminately, and Zhu Ran and the others received them simultaneously, indirectly overhearing a conversation.

"The Azure Elephant—there's only one spot. If you obtain it, what could be more precious in the entire ancient kingdom? How could you possibly have ten times, or even a hundred times, more?"

A sneer rang out, originating from another beast king.

It was a jar-shaped beast, with a thick and round bronze jar body. The jar walls were cast with patterns of rushing streams, and the sound of waves came from inside the jar, deep, powerful, strange and bizarre.

"Cangxiang, with my talent, no soldier dares to say they can definitely kill me. Why don't you and Fenghe help me? The chances of success will be much greater."

The third beast king transmitted a message: it was a staff, its top covered with tender buds, its base teeming with roots, its entire body a deep green, brimming with vitality.

Qin Tao's gaze suddenly sharpened, her deep purple eyes fixed on the staff.

"It's actually the 'Scepter of Life'?"

Zhu Ran was astonished. This kind of beast, though shattered, could reassemble itself, and its remains could revive. It survived countless trials and tribulations, making it the most difficult to kill among its kind.

"If you have the chance, help me suppress this thing," Qin Taozhi whispered.

Zhu Ran paused slightly, then nodded gently: "I thought you only wanted plants and didn't consider anything else."

"That's how it was supposed to be. The clan has already prepared another A-grade plant pet for me, and I can form a contract with it at the end of this month."

Qin Tao casually tidied her hair, her long, black hair slipping through her fingers: "But I've changed my mind now."

Zhu Ran pondered for a moment. If the Staff of Life were used as a team support, Mo Ji Mei Yao's already considerable recovery ability would be greatly enhanced.

At that time, a single seed, a section of root, a single rose, imbued with boundless vitality, will make them invincible in the protracted battle.

"—Little Life, you're not even good at fighting, how could you possibly become a guardian spirit?"

"Mind your own business! I'd rather help Fenghe than you!"

"Exactly. With Cangxiang's brains, the fact that he's still alive is pure luck. Huangmang, Suiyue, and the others are all much stronger than Cangxiang."

Zhu Ran's smile vanished, and his expression suddenly turned serious.