Rise of The Demon General Chapter 812. A Contest Between Tamed Beasts

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Previously on Rise of The Demon General...
Amon decides to interrogate the soul of Bo Wu to learn about Hai Di, but discovers his knowledge is limited. Amon then visits Zee Whang, who reveals Amon's newly upgraded Titan Battle Puppet is High-tier Ancient grade. Zee Whang also demonstrates his own even larger Neo Supreme Puppet and agrees to continue upgrading Amon's puppet army.
"How dare that scoundrel order us to meet him at the border! I will flay him alive when I see him!" Diu Cay swore furiously. "My Lordship, permit me to administer his punishment on your behalf!" Yao Ai remained silent, standing placidly atop the colossal Vermillion Vulture as it soared through the heavens. Diu Cay was positioned beside her, mounted on a magnificent avian creature resembling a hybrid of an owl and a bat, its feathers as stark white as bone. Beneath them, an army followed at a lower altitude. Its soldiers, each astride a different flying beast, were all converging towards the heart of the realm, the domain of Mo Wang’s formidable castle. Interpreting Yao Ai's quietude as consent, Diu Cay, upon spotting Amon in the distance astride a peculiar firebird, immediately surged forward. "Do not kill him, nor inflict grievous wounds," he heard Yao Ai's gentle instruction as he closed the distance. He understood that Yao Ai had subtly manipulated her voice, ensuring only he could perceive her command. The instruction was agreeable; numerous punishments existed that did not necessitate ending a life. "Slayer Amon, descend to the ground and prostrate yourself in penitence for your transgression!" Diu Cay’s voice boomed as he neared Amon. He unleashed his Overlord aura, intending to crush Amon beneath its might. Amon felt the immense pressure bearing down, yet he did not plummet as Diu Cay had anticipated. His altitude decreased gradually, but it was apparent to all that he was actively resisting Diu Cay’s formidable power. Diu Cay’s brow furrowed at this display. "Your cultivation..." he began. He recalled Yao Ai mentioning Amon’s attainment of the Peak Supreme Stage. He had harbored doubts, as such rapid advancement defied all known cultivation records. Now, his cultivation sense insisted Amon’s level was even greater – a cultivator at the Beginning Mammoth stage. He struggled to contain his astonishment, a feat proving difficult. This very shock caused him to inadvertently ease the oppressive force he exerted. Amon ceased his descent and seized the moment to speak. "It is a profound honor to encounter the esteemed Dictator of the Mercy Faction. Your reputation precedes you, Your Honor. I humbly offer my respects upon finally meeting you. Should I have inadvertently caused any offense, I offer my sincerest apologies." Diu Cay realized he had become lost in contemplation. He reasserted his aura, though this time without the intent to force Amon down. Instead, the aura now bore upon Amon, making movement and respiration a deliberate struggle. Amon winced. "Indeed, an Overlord cultivator is a force to be reckoned with. I daresay those capable of resisting Your Honor’s might could be counted on one’s fingers." "Hmph!" Diu Cay exhaled sharply. Amon’s remark irked him, yet simultaneously astounded him anew. The fact that Amon could converse so readily under his influence demonstrated that mere aura alone could not subjugate him. Concurrently, Amon's statement, in essence, served as indirect self-praise. "Enough of these superfluous words," Diu Cay commanded. "Clarify why you presumed to instruct Her Ladyship to rendezvous with you midway to our destination." "I beg Your Honor and Her Ladyship's forgiveness," Amon replied. "I intended no disrespect. I was deeply engrossed within the Commitment Domain, gathering intelligence crucial to our faction's advancement. My regrettable position prevented me from moving freely, thus making timely arrival at Saintly Sin City impossible. For this, I sincerely apologize." "Hmph! Regardless of the reason, your actions betray a lack of decorum. You ought to have managed your time more judiciously. Failing to return punctually reflects gross incompetence." "I comprehend. To atone for this lapse, I shall achieve a merit surpassing all previous accomplishments." Diu Cay scowled at the audacious declaration. Could this man possess an even greater degree of conceit? "Your boasts hold no sway with me! My intention is to mete out fitting punishment for your transgression." "Might I implore that it wait until after the Lord's convocation? Surely Her Ladyship would not wish for the other Domain Lords to witness her accompanied by an injured subordinate, would she? Such an appearance would cause our faction undue embarrassment." "Hmph! Your very presence accompanying Her Ladyship has already brought shame upon our faction. You shall endure three strikes. Should you remain capable of movement thereafter, you may continue to attend Her Ladyship." "Three strikes? Your Honor. Facing a practitioner from the Devil Realm such as yourself, a single strike would suffice to send me to the next life." "Is that apprehension I detect in your voice? Were you not the one who managed to survive facing Our Lordship for a full minute?" Amon chuckled softly. "That was solely due to Our Lordship’s magnanimity in underestimating me. Had she exerted her true strength, I would not have lasted even a second."

"You are indeed correct. Very well, I acknowledge you are not delusionally arrogant. I shall grant you a more favorable opportunity, lest others accuse me of bullying. You will face my mount, this Grave Owlbat. Since you are a cultivator at the Mammoth Stage, it is a fitting adversary for you. Let us see if you can endure for ten minutes against it."

Amon observed the Grave Owlbat. He had encountered information regarding this spirit beast. It was categorized as a Mid Primordial Beast. Although the strength of a Mid Primordial Beast theoretically matched that of a Mammoth Stage cultivator, the Grave Owlbat was renowned as a formidable specimen among its kind. In contrast, Amon had only recently ascended to the Mammoth Stage. Therefore, based on their classifications, he was not the Grave Owlbat's equal.

Amon responded, "Mm... I mean no disrespect, Your Honor, but I fear there might be an unfortunate incident if I were to accidentally slay your cherished pet. How about this? My Sun Ray Hawk will engage the Grave Owlbat. Let this be a contest between our respective tamed beasts."

Diu Cay's frown deepened, twisting into a more unpleasant expression. He had presumed Amon understood his position after the prior threat, but Amon's recent words indicated no such submission. He could discern that the aura emanating from the hawk Amon commanded was merely that of a Higher Mythical Beast. How dared Amon suggest it was an equitable opponent for his own tamed beast?

"You have sealed your own fate, and that of your tamed beast. My Grave Owlbat will rend both you and that mutated creature of yours."

At Diu Cay's command, the Grave Owlbat he rode let out a piercing screech. It detached itself from Diu Cay's side and soared towards Amon. Amon, meanwhile, accelerated away, leaving the Sun Ray Hawk behind. This action clearly demonstrated Amon's resolve to let his tamed beast handle the confrontation.

"Hmph! Tear apart that feeble hawk and chastise its master!" Diu Cay ordered his tamed beast.

The Grave Owlbat echoed his screech, its irritation amplified by their telepathic link. It harbored no intention of prolonging the encounter with the Sun Ray Hawk. Its two formidable, razor-sharp talons extended towards the hawk as its speed dramatically increased.

The Sun Ray Hawk expelled a fireball infused with crackling lightning. The Grave Owlbat dismissed the projectile as a trivial threat. Its white plumage shimmered with an ethereal luminescence. It allowed the fireball to strike, and though it detonated, the beast emerged unscathed. The impact did not even impede its momentum.

The Sun Ray Hawk transformed into a streak of lightning, evading the descending talons just before contact.

"Hm..." Diu Cay's eyebrows lifted slightly. Genuine surprise registered on his face. Despite it being a temporary enhancement, he had not anticipated a Higher Mythical Beast exhibiting such velocity.

The Grave Owlbat shared its master's astonishment. It felt a distinct sense of humiliation at failing to vanquish a Higher Mythical Beast with a single, decisive strike. It unfurled its wings, generating a gust of wind that created a vortex where it had been. It vanished from view, reappearing instantaneously near the Sun Ray Hawk. Despite the sudden spatial shift, the Sun Ray Hawk once again evaded the attack by dissolving into a bolt of lightning.

This maneuver was repeated numerous times. Explosions of wind erupted across the landscape as the Sun Ray Hawk consistently evaded by moving with the speed of lightning.

Although its companion could only evade, Diu Cay grew increasingly displeased with his pet's inability to swiftly neutralize the Sun Ray Hawk. "Hmph, I concede that your tamed beast is surprisingly agile. However, how long do you imagine a Higher Mythical Beast can sustain the immense energy expenditure required for such rapid movements?"

"Hopefully, ten minutes," Amon replied straightforwardly.

"Tch!" Diu Cay let out an exasperated sound. If Amon's prediction held true, he would suffer a significant loss of face. Failing to inflict even a minor injury on Amon was already highly undesirable. Should the Grave Owlbat also fail to wound a considerably weaker opponent, it would represent a profound humiliation. To exacerbate matters, Yao Ai and their forces were rapidly approaching. He needed to conclude this pretense before their arrival. He transmitted a mental directive to his tamed beast.

In response, the Grave Owlbat emitted a piercing shriek. This cry was far from ordinary; it was imbued with potent energy. Even Amon, positioned at a considerable distance, felt his internal organs vibrate from the sheer force of the sound.

The Sun Ray Hawk, being weaker and closer, suffered a far more devastating consequence. Its swift movements ceased abruptly. The internal damage inflicted by the sonic blast caused it to vomit blood. The instant it became immobilized, the Grave Owlbat descended upon it, its two powerful talons crushing the hawk's wings, shattering the bones within into countless fragments.

The Grave Owlbat seized the Sun Ray Hawk and dragged it down. With a resounding impact, it slammed the injured creature onto the ground. As the settling dust cleared, the onlookers witnessed the Grave Owlbat standing triumphantly, its formidable claws planted firmly upon the Sun Ray Hawk, which lay defeated and motionless on the earth below.