Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1506 - 424: The Storm Has Arrived (2-in-1, Finale Countdown: 27) (Part 3)
Previously on Beast Taming Patrol...
Yet, at this moment...
Why did their radiance remain unchanged?
“Click!”
After a short while, Ji Qinghuan managed to settle the storm raging in her heart. She shut the door to the secret chamber with a swift motion, masking her complex and turbulent feelings behind a calm facade.
By the time she looked up, she had reclaimed the majestic and stern aura befitting a Sect Master.
“First, journey to the Northern God Region to uncover the truth of what transpired,” she instructed, taking a deep breath. “Find Lin Su, regardless of the price!”
“I shall take charge of this task... wait?”
Rong Venerate’s words were cut short by a sudden gasp of astonishment.
In the following instant, a magnificent surge of spatial energy erupted as an immortal-tier Dimensional Silver Dragon materialized within the Sect Master Hall.
Wisps of immortal aura drifted toward the beast, causing the sixth-realm Dimensional Silver Dragon to break into an immediate cold sweat under the pressure.
“Do you come from the Northern God Region?” The weathered face of Rong Venerate manifested in the void, his eyes narrowing as he inspected the dragon.
Having mastered the eighth realm of spatial laws, his strength was far more formidable than in the past.
The moment this Dimensional Silver Dragon crossed the Endless Sea from the Northern God Region and entered the borders of the Eastern Extreme Domain, Rong Venerate had sensed its presence and forcibly summoned it here.
“Is this the Immortal Phoenix Sect?” The immortal-tier beast quickly composed itself and spoke with urgency, “Please, stay your hand. I hail from the Qianling Sect of the Northern God Region, and I bring news regarding Lin Su.”
“Allow it to speak,” Ji Qinghuan commanded, her face etched with gravity.
Despite the existing ties with the Three Beast Taming Sects, they could not escape their share of the blame for what had happened to Lin Su.
In a worst-case scenario, they might even have been conspirators.
Naturally, she felt no inclination to be welcoming.
Aware of the tension, the Dimensional Silver Dragon ignored the cold reception. Once the overwhelming pressure from the immortals eased, it offered a pained smile and began a thorough explanation of the events.
As the dragon’s tale unfolded, the expressions of Ji Qinghuan and the other immortals began to soften.
“Sect Master, while Lin Su was visiting the Three Sects on our behalf, the Hunyuan Taoist Sect had secretly dispatched a group from the Eastern Extreme Domain into the Endless Sea,” Huan Venerate interjected, suddenly recalling a vital detail.
“The Hunyuan Taoist Sect...” A flash of icy intent flickered in Ji Qinghuan’s gaze.
The pieces were falling into place.
If the Immortal Phoenix Sect could reach out to the Three Sects, it was only logical that the Hunyuan Taoist Sect could covertly ally themselves with the dominant martial forces of the Northern God Region.
“The fault lies with me,” the Spirit Master admitted, his tone heavy with remorse. “I shouldn't have used the remains of the Heavenly Illusion Dragon to reconstruct Yingying’s body.”
No one had anticipated that the Heavenly Illusion Dragon still had living relatives who could track Lin Su down through their shared bloodline.
“The Heavenly Illusion Dragon was an outsider with mysterious roots,” Rong Venerate added solemnly. “It murdered Crab Venerate in a cowardly ambush; its death was well-deserved.”
“Let us not dwell on this further,” Ji Qinghuan said, cutting the discussion short.
The mention of the dragon brought back memories of being saved by Ji Heng, causing her heart to ache once more.
Pushing down her growing suspicions, Ji Qinghuan spoke with a steady voice, “The one known as the Illusion King is dead. That matter is concluded.”
“Since Lin Venerate of your sect has confirmed my disciple is lost within the Endless Sea, our Sect will organize a search party immediately.”
Turning back to the Dimensional Silver Dragon, her tone became more civil. “I thank the Three Sects for their efforts to protect my disciple. Please forgive our earlier hostility.”
Based on the dragon's report, the Three Sects had indeed done everything in their power.
They could not be held entirely responsible for the outcome.
“It is no trouble,” the Dimensional Silver Dragon replied, visibly relieved. “Then, shall I return to the Northern God Region to report what has happened here?”
“Very well. There is no need for a formal farewell,” Ji Qinghuan nodded.
Spatial ripples distorted the air within the hall, and the messenger from the Qianling Sect vanished instantly.
Once the dragon departed, a heavy, suffocating atmosphere returned to the Sect Master Hall.
“The Hunyuan Taoist Sect has gone too far!” Rong Venerate growled, his eyes burning with fury. “I have navigated the Endless Sea before. I will be the one to find Lin Su!”
“Fortunately, I took a precaution before Lin Su departed for the Northern God Region.”
“The Jade Leaf Ruyi I gave him leaves a lingering trace on his person once activated. If I am within range, I will be able to track him.”
“It was merely a safety measure at the time, but now it is our best hope.”
“That is a relief.”
Ji Qinghuan felt a slight weight lift from her chest at Rong Venerate’s revelation, though her anxiety for her disciple remained.
“However, before I leave, certain other sects require a wake-up call.” Rong Venerate’s voice dripped with lethal intent, and a moment later, his presence vanished from the hall.
Meanwhile, high above the Eastern Extreme Domain, a colossal landmass suddenly manifested.
This continent appeared to be a patchwork of countless distinct worlds, radiating an ancient and mystical aura that dominated the heavens.
Spanning a quarter of the entire Eastern Extreme Domain, it descended like a harbinger of the apocalypse.
Despite its sluggish descent, the edges of the land clashed violently with the void, igniting brilliant, searing flames.
The fire began to spread rapidly, threatening to engulf the entire continent in a blaze as it plummeted toward the world below.