Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 852 - 366: Boulder Mountain Spirit Taishan! Su Ping the Cheater! (Part 2)
Previously on Beast Taming: the More the Better...
In tandem, it serves to extend the lifespan of a Pet Beast and enhance a portion of its innate talent, classifying it as an exceedingly rare Monarch Level resource.
The Giant Rock Mountain Spirit offered a nod:
"Precisely so. Provided you devise a method to extract Tai Shan from this locale, this Tai Shan shall become yours."
The Giant Rock Mountain Spirit's voice continued, a muffled rumble.
Su Ping, meanwhile, cast a contemplative glance at the imposing Giant Rock Mountain Spirit, compelled to acknowledge its sheer magnificence.
Earth Elemental Pet Beasts are a rarity in themselves, let alone a fully matured Elemental Pet Beast of this caliber.
Though the Heart of Myriad Spirits bears its grand appellation, it still possesses notable deficiencies, and this colossal entity before him seemed to be an ideal fit—its disposition also appeared amenable.
With this thought taking root, Su Ping offered a subtle smile:
"The Heart Stone itself is of secondary importance. However, should you wish for me to escort you from this place, you must heed my command and reside within my Heart of Myriad Spirits. What say you?"
The Giant Rock Mountain Spirit evinced a degree of bewilderment, evidently not fully grasping the implication of Su Ping's proposition:
"Heart of Myriad Spirits? What manner of thing is that?"
"It is my domicile, a training sanctum that shelters a multitude of Pet Beasts. Upon my extraction of you, your confinement there is mandatory! Agreed?"
Su Ping’s clarification, it transpired, led the Giant Rock Mountain Spirit to understand, perhaps with stark clarity:
"Mortal, you… you seek to subjugate Tai Shan! How does this differ from remaining captive here!?
Deplorable humans! Tai Shan merely desires slumber; what transgression has Tai Shan committed?! This one shall never yield to human subjugation! Prepare to be annihilated!"
A thunderous roar erupted, leaving Su Ping momentarily at a loss for words.
This creature, perhaps, was somewhat obtuse.
Nay, for a Monarch Level Ferocious Beast to possess such intellect and comprehension of the Dragon Nation's vernacular was already remarkable.
In that instance...
Exhaling a slow breath, Su Ping swiftly retreated several paces.
Gazing at Xiao Qing, who stood resolutely before him, the Giant Rock Mountain Spirit scoffed in a deep, resonant tone:
"A laughable mortal! Do you presume that such an insignificant, low-tier Elemental Pet Beast could pose a threat to Tai Shan?"
An interval of one minute elapsed.
The Giant Rock Mountain Spirit descended with a ground-shattering impact, yet the manifested avatar it struck unleashed a torrent of vines, ensnaring it with formidable strength.
The Giant Rock Mountain Spirit's demeanor shifted to one of burgeoning seriousness:
"An intriguing mortal! It appears your Pet Beast possesses considerable prowess! Tai Shan shall now employ its full might!"
Five minutes transpired.
Xiao Qing calmly remained atop the rocky terrain, positioned beside Su Ping, as if it had not budged an inch.
However, the once-imposing Giant Rock Mountain Spirit found itself ensnared within a wooden cage, its body deeply impaled by wooden thorns as sharp as tempered steel.
The Giant Rock Mountain Spirit experienced a sensation of pain coupled with a nascent sense of peril:
"A formidable human Beastmaster! Tai Shan acknowledges your might! Such a potent Pet Beast! Yet, Tai Shan shall not yield with haste!"
Ten minutes passed.
Sharpened wooden thorns now pierced the Giant Rock Mountain Spirit across its entire form. Its surface, once akin to unyielding granite, had taken on a lustrous purple hue, resembling a magnificent gemstone, extraordinarily polished.
The formerly majestic Giant Rock Mountain Spirit stood precariously, its stability compromised.
Su Ping, positioned before it, alongside the eternally blazing wolf spirit, his form now exhibiting a subtle double image.
At this juncture, the Giant Rock Mountain Spirit, known throughout as Tai Shan, seemed to perceive the presence of its colossal mother mountain:
"Respected human Beastmaster! Tai Shan recognizes your supremacy! Tai Shan willingly submits to you! Eagerly will Tai Shan join the 'Heart of Myriad Spirits' expansion…"
To circumvent any potential summons from the great mother mountain, the seemingly extraordinarily sagacious Giant Rock Mountain Spirit swiftly capitulated.
Indeed, the very instant these words were uttered, the constricting poisonous thorns vanished, and the pervasive illusory avatars likewise dissipated.
Su Ping observed the Giant Rock Mountain Spirit, now resembling a transformed purple gemstone Mecha Warrior, stroking his chin with a thoughtful hum:
"Had you agreed sooner, our accord would have been utterly harmonious. But now, given that Xiao Qing has subdued you to this regrettable state, if you were to submit under duress, there remains no guarantee against lingering resentment!
I harbor no fear personally, but my Heart of Myriad Spirits contains a considerable number of fledgling beasts of moderate strength. I believe it prudent to forgo this arrangement. Although Earth Element Elf evolutionary forms are exceptionally rare, for the sake of maintaining tranquility within the Heart of Myriad Spirits, dispatching it might be the most appropriate course of action; after all, it is valued at two hundred credits!"
The Giant Rock Mountain Spirit suddenly became agitated:
"Esteemed human Beastmaster! Tai Shan genuinely submits out of recognition for the formidable strength of yourself and your Pet Beast! Within our Fierce Beast World, adherence to the law of the strong prevails!
Tai Shan can assist you in locating further adversaries within this domain, thereby ensuring a more expeditious acquisition of credits for your endeavors!"
At this critical juncture, Su Ping's conviction was thoroughly solidified.
This Giant Rock Mountain Spirit was indeed a bit unusual! Furthermore, it might possess secrets within its very being. While it's natural for creatures to pursue advantages and shun danger, to grasp the concept of adapting to circumstances at a moment like this is uncommon, even among Fierce Beasts! It's a rarity for any Pet Beast, lacking a Soul Contract with a Beastmaster, to exhibit such wisdom at the Monarch Level. From where did Old Qin capture this creature? Su Ping's eyes narrowed slightly, lost in contemplation. However, a gleam flashed in his eyes as the Eye of Truth was immediately activated, focusing on the entity before him: [Giant Rock Mountain Spirit—Wild, Age: 7 years] [Attribute: Earth] [Current Level: First Stage Monarch] [Racial Potential: Monarch Seventh Stage]