Beast Taming: Invincible Breeder-Chapter 476 - 461: Ambush (Part 4)

Li Cunxu extended a hand, gently inviting the little demon whale, "Little guy, do you want to be my pet beast?"

In the air above Li Cunxu’s back, an invisible third-tier treasure, the Eye of Surveillance, followed him in secret, observing his every move.

From the moment Li Cunxu set foot on the island, he was already noticed. However, out of curiosity about why he was there, Dong Hanshuang chose to monitor him rather than attack.

Being watched, Li Cunxu was well aware, as his intuition was not merely decorative.

However, since the other party hadn’t made a move, Li Cunxu wasn’t inclined to act first, especially since he was still searching for a pet beast.

At that moment, the observing Dong Hanshuang was puzzled when she heard Li Cunxu’s invitation, and asked the elder in white beside her, "Is there anything special about this pet beast?"

The research director respectfully replied, "My lord, it isn’t particularly special. Although its talent ensures that demon pets won’t devour their master because of a profoundly good heart, it has no real potential for cultivation, with extremely low potential and a very short lifespan." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

This made Dong Hanshuang even more curious—why did Li Cunxu want to contract this pet beast? Was it just a joke he was making?

The little demon whale showed no reaction to Li Cunxu’s invitation.

Having no reaction was the most normal response; the little demon whale’s bloodline inheritance had no concept of a contract with a Beast Master, so it didn’t understand the significance of the invitation.

Whether it was the blood of the Fear Demon Whale or the Good Angel within, it had no habit of contracting with a Beast Master.

As a master-devouring demon pet, their demonic heritage had no memories of contracting with humans—only scattered memories of how to retaliate against a Beast Master.

The Good Angel’s bloodline had no memories of contracting with humans either.

Angels are very proud, looking down on humans. Even the kindest Good Angels disdain forming contracts with them.

The arrogance of angels matches that of the pure-blooded Dragon Race.

Having personally experienced angels in the game, Li Cunxu had no fondness for the Angel Race.

Li Cunxu said, "Since you’re not saying anything, I’ll take your silence as agreement."

The little demon whale, not understanding what it meant, just looked at Li Cunxu with its clear, innocent eyes.

"One, two, three... ten."

"Alright, I’ve counted to ten, and since you haven’t voiced any objection, you’ll be my pet beast from now on."

As it wasn’t the right time to contract the little demon whale, Li Cunxu opted to take it with him for now.

Li Cunxu used his Spiritual Power to remove the bolts from the nutrient tank, taking the little demon whale and the fish along with the tank into his pet bag.

Having acquired the desired pet beast, Li Cunxu felt no inclination to linger on this island and prepared to leave with Jiang Lingyun.

As Li Cunxu was about to fly off the island, the familiar Four-Color Barrier appeared.

The Four Seasons Barrier trapped Li Cunxu once more.

Li Cunxu didn’t instruct Xiaoruan to use the All Things Annihilation Ball to break the Four Seasons Barrier. Although Xiaoruan was much stronger than three years ago, Li Cunxu was sure that even if the All Things Annihilation Ball broke the barrier, it would still persist.

The reason lay within the Four Seasons Array, which could connect to the Four Seasons Barrier, continuously repairing any damage.

Sure enough, the preset Four Seasons Array was triggered in the next moment.

Li Cunxu said to Jiang Lingyun, "Crush the Space Random Teleportation Scroll!"

Jiang Lingyun exclaimed in surprise, "We haven’t even started fighting, and you’re telling me to flee already?"

Li Cunxu pointed to the Four Seasons Array at work below, "That’s the Four Seasons Array. Once it starts, it will steal your lifespan, taking away a year with each full operation."

"Can it be destroyed?"

"No, the Four Seasons Array will continuously repair itself. Only a Monarch-level full-force strike could disrupt its operation."

Li Cunxu urged, "Alright, don’t waste time. Hurry up and go!"

"No, we leave together."

Li Cunxu took out a Space Random Teleportation Scroll.

"You go first, I’ll follow right after."

Jiang Lingyun retorted, "Boss, you’re too cunning. I don’t quite believe you. You go first, then I’ll go."

Before she finished her sentence, Li Cunxu deftly placed the Space Random Teleportation Scroll in Jiang Lingyun’s hand. Before she could react, he used his Spiritual Power to press her hand tightly, breaking the scroll.

Dong Hanshuang watched this scene indifferently. She wasn’t worried about Li Cunxu and Jiang Lingyun escaping, as the Four Seasons Array’s barrier had the power to lock space, meaning escape via the scroll was impossible.

The next moment, Dong Hanshuang was taken aback.

Jiang Lingyun had been teleported away.

"Uncle King Beng, what’s going on?"

King Beng replied, "It’s been too long since we last practiced the Four Seasons Array, causing some glitches. That little girl was just lucky to escape during the glitch."

Dong Hanshuang said, "This shouldn’t happen again, right? If Li Cunxu escapes too, this ambush will be a complete failure."

King Beng assured, slapping his chest, "Don’t worry, it won’t happen again. It was just a misstep from not practicing, but I’ve regained my groove now."

Suddenly, the sky darkened, with inky clouds rolling like a massive iron curtain, enveloping the island.

King Beng looked up at the sky, "What skill is this? It makes me feel the power of a heavenly trial."

Dong Hanshuang also looked up.

Dark clouds obscured the last glimmers of sunlight, and thunder roared continuously within the clouds as a snake-like flash of lightning struck the Four Seasons Barrier above.

Dong Hanshuang sensed something was amiss. Observing the lightning’s target, she realized it wasn’t striking them, but rather aimed at Li Cunxu. Instantly, she knew this wasn’t any skill; it was a heavenly trial summoned by Li Cunxu’s breakthrough to Venerable King level.

"He’s using our Four Seasons Barrier to shield himself from the heavenly trial," Dong Hanshuang gritted her teeth and said sternly.

King Beng was astounded, and his face changed, turning grim, "We just set up the ambush, and he dares to make a breakthrough? Is he not taking us seriously?"

Dong Hanshuang stated, "If he plans to use the Four Seasons Barrier to aid his trial, he’s mistaken. Open a passage in the barrier dome, let the trial lightning strike him."

The dome of the Four Seasons Barrier released a large circular opening, allowing the heavenly trial’s lightning to reach Li Cunxu, but he remained unconcerned.

With or without the Four Seasons Barrier, he could survive the heavenly trial thanks to his Spiritual Power reserves comparable to a Monarch Powerhouse.

Leisurely undergoing the trial, Li Cunxu taunted loudly, "Four Seasons Clan, who do you think you’re underestimating? Four Venerable Kings dare to take my life? Don’t you know I am a peerless genius?"

"Witness my law."

Li Cunxu summoned his Law of Will, letting it be struck by the thunder tribulation.

As the thunder tribulation struck the Law of Will, it gleamed with flawless silver light.

King Beng and the three Venerable Kings were shocked by the scene.

Dong Hanshuang noticed King Beng’s grim expression, asking, "Uncle King Beng, what’s wrong?"

King Beng answered, "So it is the Flawless Law. Li Cunxu was right. He truly is a peerless genius. Inform the clan to send more Venerable Kings; the four of us might not be enough to handle him."

Dong Hanshuang instinctively felt something was wrong. She wanted to refuse because she sensed that Li Cunxu wanted more Venerable Kings to come and try to kill him.

Though unsure why Li Cunxu would want this, she believed in thwarting whatever her enemy wished to achieve, unwilling to let Li Cunxu’s plan succeed.