Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 279 Shocking Appearance! Level 4 Spirit Plant Hurricane Core!

"Qin Lang, are you sure that thing in front of us is the Hurricane Core?"

Upon hearing his classmate's question, the tall and thin Qin Lang did not answer immediately. He and three classmates hid behind a huge rock to avoid the strong wind, but their eyes were fixed on a crevice in the rock to their left.

The three fruits were stuck firmly in the crevice of the rock, unmoved by the fierce wind.

The fruit is about the size of an adult's palm, with its skin covered in scale-like protrusions. A faint airflow seeps out from between each scale, while emitting a bright green light, making it very conspicuous even in this snow-covered world.

Qin Lang stared at the three fruits for a long time, his eyes widening as excitement gradually spread across his face. His excited voice rang out in the gale: "I can confirm that this is the level four spiritual plant, the Hurricane Core!"

He paused, then lowered his head and murmured, "According to the data, hurricane cores have only been found in the Northern Province so far. I never expected to see it here!"

"Sent!"

"We're absolutely going to strike it rich!"

Once Qin Lang, who possessed the most advanced professional knowledge, confirmed that the unidentified spiritual plant ahead was indeed the Hurricane Core, the other three all beamed with joy.

They were well aware of the value of the three Hurricane Cores; once sold, they would be enough to acquire all the cultivation resources they currently needed.

At that time, their pets will be significantly stronger and will rank among the top in the next academy rankings.

All of this stems from these three hurricane cores, and from a sudden impulse last night.

Because of Qin Lang's suggestion, "How about we go climb the snow mountain tomorrow?", they arrived at Puda Snow Mountain early this morning and witnessed and experienced all sorts of strange things.

First, they encountered a herd of cold-blooded cattle blocking their way, then four seemingly ordinary beast tamers appeared and easily resolved the unexpected incident.

They encountered a blizzard along the way, making their journey difficult, but the oxen came to repay their kindness and sheltered them from the wind and snow.

After bidding farewell to the four mysterious beast tamers, they continued their climb through the night, determined to witness the breathtaking sight of the sun illuminating the golden mountains on time.

But unexpectedly, another gale swept in.

Without the protection of the Frost Oxen, they had no choice but to hide behind a large rock, where they stumbled upon the Level 4 Spirit Plant, Hurricane Core!
If they can take these hurricane cores with them, their gains from this trip will far exceed expectations, enough to make all their classmates envious.

"Once this storm subsides, we'll take the hurricane core." A student's gaze fell on the hurricane core, forcibly suppressing the restless desire within him.

With the winds raging, it's not a wise move to leave the protection of the large rock to retrieve the hurricane core.

Although level four spiritual plants are incredibly tempting, they are, after all, students of the Beast Taming Academy and know the importance of being cautious.

The more tempting something is, the more carefully you need to consider it.

Qin Lang frowned, but shook his head. He did not agree with the student's opinion: "No, we have to take them away now."

"Old Qin, there's no need to rush things." Qin Lang's closest student spoke up to advise him, clearly not wanting to put himself in an embarrassing situation due to momentary impulsiveness and recklessness.

While hurricanes are important, personal safety must always be the top priority when making any decision.

Seeing that the other three hadn't grasped his deeper considerations, Qin Lang's expression turned serious, his eyes gleaming: "I'm not in a hurry, but it has to be this way."

After saying that, he pointed to the hurricane core stuck in the rock crevice and said in a low voice, "Have you forgotten that spiritual plants have a fatal attraction to the vast majority of pets?"

"Many pets can even smell the unique scent of spiritual plants from a great distance."

"It won't be long before many pet beasts join the fight for the Hurricane Core. Can we stop them with our strength?"

Upon hearing this, the three were taken aback at first, and then fell silent.

Yes, how could they forget such a crucial thing?

The unique scent of the spiritual plant will inevitably make it a target for many wild animals.

They may be confident in a one-on-one situation, but what if a group of wild pets swarms them?
Upon imagining this scene, the three of them changed their expressions and quickly agreed with Qin Lang's opinion.

Correct!
To prevent any unforeseen complications, they must remove the hurricane core immediately.

Having made up their minds, they no longer hesitated and immediately dispatched their respective pets towards the hurricane core.

"Ow!"

The mighty and domineering Black Flame Hound charged to the front, its black fur fluttering, struggling against the raging wind as it moved forward, with the other pets following closely behind.

While they cannot protect the Beastmaster from the gale, they can travel alone without much problem, as long as they are slow and steady.

Since the three hurricane cores were not far away, it didn't take long for them to brave the fierce wind and approach the rock crevice. The hurricane cores, emitting a bright green light, were already close at hand.

"Roar!"

A powerful and oppressive roar suddenly exploded in their ears, like rolling thunder, bombarding the minds of all the pets.

They stood frozen in place, their limbs stiffening from the terrifying pressure, staring blankly in the direction from which the roar came.

A massive and imposing figure suddenly appeared in sight. It had the body of a lion and the appearance of an eagle, with a skeleton as rugged as if cast in bronze, and feathers that resembled layers of sharp ice crystal scales, with a blue aura swirling around the edges.

"Roar!!!"

A deep roar echoed through the air once more, and it gently flapped its three pairs of sickle-shaped wings, hovering in mid-air.

The raging wind seemed to have no effect on it whatsoever; its eerie green eyes shone like a strange firefly in the darkness, instantly silencing the four people and the little ones present.

But the valiant Blackfire Hound was not afraid of powerful enemies. Even though this pet beast brought a strong sense of oppression, it still raised its head and roared, its eyes filled with fighting spirit, and its mouth churning with starlight: "Awooo!"

"This guy is here for the hurricane core too!"

Upon seeing the unexpected pet, a student exclaimed in surprise.

"It's the Frosty Sky Beast."

Qin Lang frowned slightly, his expression serious, and slowly uttered the name of the pet beast.

The Frosty Beast is a wind-type pet. Its natural quality is Leader. It usually inhabits windy mountainous areas and has a strong sense of territory. It will launch a fierce attack on any creature that enters its territory.

This creature has a rather peculiar appearance, resembling both an eagle and a lion, with a stable and broad back, making it the best choice for a flying mount or pet.

However, the Frosty Sky Beast is powerful and has the ability to fly. There are very few beast tamers who can contract it, let alone those who are extravagant enough to use it as a flying mount or pet.

"roar~"

The Frosty Beast roared in fury, its gaze fixed on the hurricane core, seemingly disregarding all the other pets.

"Let's get rid of this guy together."

Qin Lang knew that things could get complicated if he waited too long, so he quickly spoke up when he saw the actions of the Fierce Sky Beast.

"Alright!" everyone responded in unison, and then commanded their respective pets to launch an attack on the Frosty Sky Beast.

They were at an average level in the Beast Taming Academy, and their individual pets had not yet broken through to the third tier. However, with so many second-tier pets combined, they were bound to be a match for this guy.

In an instant, the pets launched their attacks, unleashing a barrage of dazzling energy waves at the Frosty Sky Beast.

"Ho~~~"

A barrage of skills rained down, but a hint of human disdain flashed in the eyes of the Frosty Sky Beast. Its three pairs of scythe-shaped wings flapped violently, suddenly whipping up an even stronger gale.

The wind was fierce and howling, sweeping away all kinds of skills in an instant.

The fierce wind whipped up by the Frostfire Beast, mixed with the gale of nature, instantly sent all the pets tumbling about. They had to exert all their strength just to stand firmly on the snow, let alone deal with the Frostfire Beast's attacks.

Seeing this, Qin Lang's expression became even more serious, and he uttered two words: "Third Rank".

This is a Tier 3 Sky-Soaring Beast, and with its leadership quality, it is invincible against all kinds of Tier 3 pets.

More importantly, while the fierce winds of nature constantly affect all the pets, the Frosty Sky Beast remains unaffected.

Even with a numerical advantage, it would be incredibly difficult to contend with the Sky-Piercing Beasts in such an environment.

After just one round of combat, the four knew that it wouldn't be easy to hold onto the three hurricane cores, and they had to come up with a plan.

But as they pondered, the Frosty Beast did not give up its attack. It opened its mouth wide, and an invisible gale surged, instantly converging into a constantly spinning storm bullet.

boom!
The storm bomb exploded towards the Black Flame Hound directly in front of it, carrying a surging wind that was unstoppable. As it swept forward, the gale intensified, and the Black Flame Hound tried to dodge, but was restrained by the fierce wind, its speed greatly reduced.

boom!
Unable to dodge in time, the Black Flame Hound was hit head-on by the Storm Bullet, letting out a howl as it flew several meters away before crashing heavily to the ground.

Qin Lang looked up and his face turned deathly pale.

Black Flame Hound had already closed its eyes and lost its ability to fight.

With just one move, Black Flame Hound was instantly killed. How can this battle continue?
The fall of the Black Flame Hound threw the other pets into chaos, breaking their coordinated formation and putting the Frostfire Beast in an invincible position.

"How about we just give these hurricane cores to it?" a student said timidly, seeing that things were not going well.

"Being discouraged by a wild pet is just too frustrating," a student nearby immediately chimed in.

"Are you confident you can defeat it?"

"Forehead"

The student, his face full of dissatisfaction, looked up at the fierce-looking and imposing Frosty Beast and was speechless for a moment.

This guy's strength far exceeded their expectations, so he gritted his teeth and forced down his resentment: "It's all because of this damn gale."

After discussion, they made a decision based on their own conscience and decided to withdraw from the competition for the hurricane core.

"roar~"

The Frosty Beast folded its three pairs of wings and slowly flew towards the hurricane core.

However, the battle for the Hurricane Core was not completely over. At this moment, more wind-type pets appeared from various places and joined the battle.

In an instant, fierce battles broke out, with shouts rising and falling.

Seeing such a chaotic battle, Qin Lang and his companions had long since given up on the idea of ​​fighting for the Hurricane Core. Instead, they hid behind a large rock and chatted with great interest.

"This Ironfeathered Owl is quite strong, but unfortunately it's still no match for this guy."

"Go for it, Skybreaker Falcon! You don't want to be ridden and humiliated by this guy, do you?"

"Hmm, it seems that the Frostfire Beast is the absolute overlord here. None of these pets can match it."

The battle intensified, but the Frosty Sky Beast remained unfazed, flapping its wings and soaring around several pets, sometimes unleashing fierce winds to attack, and sometimes ramming its sturdy body into its opponents.

As time went on, its condition did not improve, but the number of pets around it gradually decreased.

As one pet after another fell to the ground, the remaining pets finally showed signs of panic and fled one after another.

"Roar!"

Although the Frosty Beast was slightly injured, its feathers stained with crimson blood, its momentum was even stronger, and its roar shattered the gale.

With an arrogant gait and the air of a victor, the Frosty Sky Beast slowly walked toward the Hurricane Core, its long, slender tail swaying in the wind.

"let's go."

Seeing that the ultimate victor was still the Frosty Beast, Qin Lang shook his head, unwilling to witness the scene of the Hurricane Core being taken away by it.

Sigh, they were the ones who discovered these hurricane cores first.

But unlike most rule-abiding beast tamers, the pets follow the basic principle of the survival of the fittest.

It doesn't matter who discovers the spiritual plant; what matters is who has the power to possess it.

If a pet stronger than the Skybreaker were to appear at this moment and steal the Hurricane Core, the Skybreaker would only be able to watch helplessly.

But how is this possible?
Qin Lang shook his head, abandoning this unrealistic idea.

With the strength of this Fierce Sky Beast, it has already dominated the skies of Puda Snow Mountain and it is impossible for it to find an opponent that can rival it.

"Ouch!"

Just then, a familiar barking sound pierced through the strong wind and reached everyone's ears.

Qin Lang looked up blankly, only to see a lithe figure walking through the air, its fur flying wildly, its form majestic and awe-inspiring, like a divine dog descending from the heavens.

"Isn't this the Beastmaster's Wind-Gathering Hound?"

"How did it get here?"

"Wait, the Gale Hound can fly?"

A flood of questions arose in Qin Lang's mind. He blinked, feeling utterly perplexed.

"Ow!"

Cola spotted the Hurricane Core in front of the Frosty Sky Beast from afar, its eyes flashing with brilliance, and a bark rang out.

Bold!

How dare you steal my things!

"嘤嘤嘤!"

Sprite poked its little head out from Coke's flamboyant, flying fur, its round eyes locking onto the hurricane's core, and then it let out a childish cry, bolstering Coke's morale.

"Roar?"

The Frosty Beast turned its head in confusion, meeting a pair of sharp, azure eyes. It immediately felt a terrifying aura, as fierce and surging as a whirlwind, rushing towards it, and its gaze sharpened.

Cola didn't forget Sprite on its back. It landed in front of Qin Lang and the other three, gesturing for Sprite to get down.

"Hey?"

Fearing that Coke was about to abandon her, Sprite clung tightly to Coke's light brown fur, shaking her little head like a rattle.

Cola shook its head, indicating that it wouldn't abandon it.

"Ow!"

Suddenly, Cola looked up at the Fierce Sky Beast, his eyes gleaming.

Once I've dealt with this guy, I'll take you home!
Then, Cola looked up at Qin Lang and the other three, who had briefly spent time with their master earlier, glared at them fiercely, and waved its sharp claws: "Awooo!"

Protect Sprite!
Otherwise, I'll take you all with me!

Meeting Cola's sharp gaze, everyone was intimidated by his imposing presence and hurriedly nodded.

As Sprite reluctantly left Cola, Cola stepped forward and charged towards the Frosty Sky Beast.

But Cola's gaze remained fixed on the hurricane's core, his eyes gleaming.

This unprecedented spiritual plant gave it an unprecedented and fatal attraction, causing its blood to boil, as if swallowing it would allow it to soar into the sky immediately.

This must be mine!

If Qin Lang and his group of four were to obtain the Hurricane Core, Cola, who had received primary school education and was familiar with the basic rules of domesticated animals, would not try to snatch it. However, it would be different if it were a wild animal.

Whoever has the bigger fist gets the best stuff!

My fist is the biggest, so this thing in front of me should rightfully belong to me!
"Ow~"

With a thought in mind, Cola slowly approached the Frosty Sky Beast, his sharp eyes fixed on it, and a gentle breeze suddenly swirled around him.

"Roar"

The Frosty Beast pressed its head firmly against the cola can, its muscles taut, its three pairs of wings flapping violently, and a fierce gust of wind was brewing around it.

This is a battle between wind-type pets.

It is also a duel between two raging winds.

　I've been working on construction during the day lately, so I can only update in the evenings. Updates have been a bit lax (definitely not because of the May 520th tragedy that left me exhausted). I'll try to write more starting tomorrow.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)