Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1531 - 428: The Chaos Has Begun (Double - , Countdown to Finale: 23)

"I only managed to return with my life by self-destructing the Cangyu Realm." A trace of sorrow surfaced on Rong Venerate’s face, "Had I not, I fear I would have met my end there."

Noticing the anxious looks from Ji Qinghuan and the gathered immortals, Rong Venerate took a brief breath, "It was the Time Master."

"The Time Master from the South Wilderness region?" Kun Venerate blurted out, "While the Time system at the eighth realm is indeed incredibly formidable, isn't it a bit much for it to have wounded you so severely?"

"It has broken through to the ninth realm." The bitterness in Rong Venerate’s voice intensified.

"What?!"

The immortals were collectively stunned, and even Ji Qinghuan, who stood nearby, could not hide her grim expression.

The Ninth Realm.

She was uncertain if any immortal within the Divine Martial world had ever attained such a level, having only heard of this specific instance.

Furthermore, it was a ninth realm powerhouse of the Time system.

"That isn't all; the beasts of the South Wilderness region appear to have already organized themselves." Rong Venerate’s face turned heavy, "In my sight, there were three at the eighth realm, along with numerous others at the seventh realm and below."

A heavy silence fell over the Sect Master Hall.

A ninth realm leader, three eighth realm subordinates, and a multitude of other immortals with formidable power.

Surrounded by such a force, it was truly a stroke of luck that Rong Venerate escaped with his life.

"The South Wilderness region..." Ji Qinghuan said, lightly massaging her temples.

Truthfully, she had never paid much attention to that territory before.

The constant power struggles, both blatant and hidden, with other major sects in the Eastern Extreme Domain had already drained most of her focus.

"Rong Venerate, do you believe the beasts of the South Wilderness will launch an assault on humanity?" Ji Qinghuan asked in a low voice, grasping at a final thread of hope.

"Sect Master, it is best not to harbor such hopes." Rong Venerate let out a soft sigh, "Being banished to the South Wilderness region for eternity has bred a hatred that cannot be washed away in a mere millennium."

During his encounter with those immortals, Rong Venerate could palpably feel their loathing for the human race.

"Still, the news isn't entirely bleak." Rong Venerate forced a faint smile, "Through my clash with the ninth realm Time Master, I discovered the path to break through to the ninth realm of the Space system myself."

"Even though my vitality sustained damage this time, the trade-off was worth it."

Hearing this positive development, Ji Qinghuan and the other immortals felt a surge of spirit.

"If Rong Venerate can reach the ninth realm, it would be a magnificent turn of events." She allowed herself a smile, "As for the South Wilderness, we shall keep them under observation for now and maintain a secret vigilance."

Ji Qinghuan felt a spark of confidence regarding the ninth realm Time Master.

Only a few days prior, she had successfully finalized her bond with the Spirit Master.

She was finally capable of executing the Three-Dimensional Guardian Beast Co-operation.

"Regarding Lin Su..." Ji Qinghuan’s voice trailed off momentarily, "While communication between the Eastern Extreme Domain and the West Profound Domain is nearly non-existent, there is some contact between the North Divine Domain and the West Profound Domain."

"We can send word to the North Divine Domain and request that they look after him."

After Lin Su ran into trouble recently, the Three Beast Taming Sects of the North Divine Domain were filled with regret and had apologized many times.

If she asked for such a favor now, they likely wouldn't decline.

Ji Qinghuan understood her disciple’s temperament well.

Given his steady personality, the boy was unlikely to stir up significant trouble in the West Profound Domain.

...

"Brother Zhao, during this visit to the Emperor Martial Palace, I hope you might introduce us to some of the influential figures there."

As they walked through a sprawling valley, the lead expert from the Hunyuan Taoist Sect offered a polite bow and a smile to Zhao Fenghua, who led the group.

"Brother Li, you are far too modest." Zhao Fenghua laughed, "The disciples of the Hunyuan Taoist Sect have crossed the Endless Sea and traveled thousands of miles to bring us such vital information on the Guardian Beast Co-operation technique. Many within the Emperor Martial Palace are quite keen to meet you."

"That is truly wonderful news." A glimmer of excitement shone in the eyes of the expert named Li.

Establishing ties with the martial experts of the Emperor Martial Palace could secure more backing for the Hunyuan Taoist Sect.

If successful, the Sect Master would surely reward him generously.

As they shared lighthearted conversation, they were wrapped in immense primal energy, shooting through the valley with the speed of a lightning bolt.

Suddenly, an enormous, terrifying claw spanning several kilometers materialized out of nowhere. The chilling power radiating from it caused their expressions to freeze in horror.

The martial experts cried out together, erupting with surging primal energy as they unleashed mysterious techniques toward the massive claw.

These opposing forces collided and ground against one another in the air, resulting in a violent, unending storm. The entire valley shuddered under the pressure, appearing as though it might be leveled to the ground.

Following the initial impact, the group turned pale and was sent tumbling backward.

Even by pooling their strength, these Martial Arts Extreme Realm experts were unable to gain the advantage against that horrifying giant claw.

"Who goes there?!"

Zhao Fenghua’s expression turned grim as he scanned the area with suspicion.

"I am Zhao Fenghua, a steward of the Emperor Martial Palace. To attack me is to declare yourself an enemy of the Emperor Martial Palace!" he bellowed in rage, "I suggest you think carefully before continuing!"

Hiding nearby, Lin Su watched the group with a sharp, murderous intent flickering in his eyes.

He had followed them the entire way, and from their brief exchanges, he finally grasped the motive behind the Hunyuan Taoist Sect’s arrival.

Their goal was to forge an alliance with the Emperor Martial Palace to take down the Immortal Phoenix Sect together.

They had even handed over the secrets of the Guardian Beast Co-operation technique to the Emperor Martial Palace.

The steward, Zhao Fenghua, had already briefed the higher-ups of the Emperor Martial Palace on the technique and was currently escorting the Hunyuan Taoist Sect members to their headquarters.

Given the timing of everything, Lin Su was almost certain that the earlier chaos in the North Divine Domain had been orchestrated by the Hunyuan Taoist Sect.