Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 283 The True Overlord of the Skies! Sky Feather Frost Blade!

The crisp sound of hooves echoed as the Icefield Steed galloped along the dirt road, the gradually warming sunlight illuminating the village of Ronda at the edge of the horizon.

As the sun gradually rose, its soft light poured down, illuminating Director Liu's face, which appeared to be in the light and shadow.

His expression was more solemn than ever before, and he kept muttering, "Who did this?"

Little Dorje's face was tense. The anger and confusion he felt after hearing the news gradually dissipated, replaced by determination: "Uncle Liu, let's quickly tell Brother Chen Yuan and the others this news."

"Hmm." Director Liu nodded subconsciously, his thoughts a jumbled mess. He couldn't help but rub his temples. "Indeed, we need to report this to the Criminal Investigation Department immediately."

A gentle breeze blows, the sun shines brightly, the distant coniferous forests gradually recede, and the Puda Snow Mountain, standing majestically at the edge of the view, appears even more magnificent with its faint golden halo.

A peaceful and harmonious scene.

But Director Liu knew that an undercurrent was quietly surging, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any opportunity and open its menacing maw.

What happened earlier must be reported to the Criminal Investigation Department immediately so that they can send someone to investigate the specific situation.

Fortunately, Captain Li of the Ninth Group was nearby, along with Consultant Chen, who was renowned in Donghuang, enough to handle any emergencies.

Director Liu felt a little relieved and urged Icefield Steed to speed up and try to return to Ronda Village as soon as possible.

In a moment,

The entrance to Longda Village has come into view, where the mysterious statue worshipped by generations of Longda villagers is bathed in sunlight, gleaming with an eerie glow.

It seems to be given life by the sunlight, and it will break free from its constraints and take flight in the next second.

Director Liu's attention was not on the statue; his gaze skipped over it and landed further ahead.

This is a large group of beast tamers, each with an upright posture and a serious expression, exuding an aura that is not to be trifled with.

The passing beast tamers kept their distance from them, but Director Liu seemed to have seen a savior, his eyes shining: "How could it be such a coincidence?"

Xiao Lin also saw Director Liu's burning gaze. He was puzzled, but he waved to the latter and said, "Director Liu."

Director Liu rushed over, his expression excited. He was about to say something when Xiao Lin spoke up first: "Let's go to the office first."

Director Liu suddenly snapped out of his daze, slapped his forehead, and chuckled awkwardly, "Let's go, I'll lead the way."

Director Liu led everyone to the office and then closed the door tightly.

A beast tamer happened to be there to process his entry permit to the mountain. Upon seeing this, he cursed, "Damn it, the sun's barely risen and they're already closing up shop?"

The gate was opened from the inside, and the beast tamer's face lit up with joy, only to see the office staff hang up a notice board and slam the gate shut again.

Looking ahead, a sign read in large characters: "Gas leak, work suspended for half a day."

Anyone could see how absurd this reason was, and the person couldn't help but raise the middle finger: "Damn!"

The main gate was tightly closed, and an invisible, oppressive atmosphere permeated the office.

Fortunately, Xiao Lin's voice rang out at the right time, breaking the strange atmosphere: "Director Liu, let me introduce you earlier, this is Captain Wang."

A burly middle-aged man slowly stood up and shook hands with Director Liu: "My name is Wang Yong, and I am currently the captain of the fourth squad. These are my teammates."

Wang Yong turned slightly to the side, and all the members of the fourth group nodded to Director Liu.

Director Liu nodded in response, but a question arose in his mind.

Why did Group 4 come here with Group 9?

He had dealt with the Ninth Group more than once and knew Kobayashi and the other members of the Ninth Group present, so he had a lot of doubts.

What could possibly alarm two squads?

In that instant, Director Liu had a sudden inspiration. His eyes widened and his voice trembled slightly: "Captain Wang, I have something to report."

Wang Yong was stern and unsmiling, his expression more serious than the others. His seemingly calm voice seemed to harbor resentment: "Director Liu, please speak."

Director Liu let out a long breath. He carefully chose his words and slowly recounted what he had learned: "In the coniferous forest not far away, there live two major groups of fungal pets. Their common leader is a third-tier Abyss Giant Mushroom."

He first gave a brief overview of the two fungus-type pets and the Abyss Giant Mushroom, and then recounted the events of the past two days:
"Yesterday, Captain Li and his team calmed the Abyss Giant Mushroom down and put it into a deep sleep."

"But this morning, a group of mysterious beast tamers appeared. They captured several poisonous fungus pets and awakened the Abyss Giant Mushroom, and used these fungus pets to blackmail the Abyss Giant Mushroom."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yong frowned, veins bulging on his forehead, and three words filled with resentment burst from his mouth: "New Star Society".

He would never forget the humiliation these guys had brought him, making him lose face in front of every branch.

Interrupted by Wang Yong, Director Liu was taken aback at first, then his voice gradually softened: "Afterwards, these mysterious beast tamers took away the Abyss Giant Mushroom that had been threatened and a group of poisonous fungi-type pets, and we don't know where they went."

At this point, he frowned and asked in confusion, "But there's something very strange: they only took away the poisonous fungus-type pets, and they don't seem interested in the non-poisonous fungus-type pets."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yong sneered, "These sewer rats are still the same, always resorting to underhanded and dirty tricks."

The teammate beside him spoke up weakly: "Captain, we've fallen victim to this kind of tactic."

"Don't mention this!" Wang Yong said coldly, his brows furrowed.

These words elicited varying reactions from those present.

Director Liu looked puzzled. The members of the ninth group all lowered their heads and suppressed their laughter, while the members of the fourth group had tense faces, some indignant, some silent, and some gritting their teeth.

The news that the fourth group was ambushed and wiped out by members of the Rising Star Society had already spread throughout the branches. They had become a negative example in dealing with the Rising Star Society, and were ridiculed by their colleagues and reprimanded by their leaders.

At this moment, upon hearing the news of the New Star Society, they could no longer contain their grief and indignation.

Wang Yong took several deep breaths to calm his agitated emotions. He looked deeply at Director Liu and said in a low voice, "Yes, Director Liu, we will take this situation seriously."

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Where is Captain Li now?"

Director Liu replied, "Captain Li and his team are currently climbing Puda Snow Mountain. Judging by the time, it should be time for them to descend."

Upon hearing the accurate answer, Wang Yong nodded slightly: "Director Liu, these matters should not be disclosed to outsiders."

Director Liu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Captain Wang, I understand all of this."

Wang Yong turned his head to look at Xiao Duoji, who was standing obediently to the side, and forced a stiff smile, which only made him look fierce with his rough face: "Little friend, don't talk nonsense."

Little Dorje nodded blankly, then suddenly asked, "Can you tell Brother Chen Yuan?"

Hearing this, Wang Yong's expression changed. He leaned down slightly and looked at the little boy in front of him, whose cheeks were flushed from the high altitude: "Chen Yuan? You mean Consultant Chen? What is your relationship with him?"

Little Dorje raised his eyes, his eyes sparkling with hope: "It was I who led Brother Chen Yuan and the others into the mountains to pick mushrooms. Brother Chen Yuan also told me to study hard and strive to become a beast tamer like him as soon as possible."

Everyone present laughed good-naturedly, but Wang Yong remained solemn, his voice low: "Oh, really?"

With a piercing gaze that seemed to see right through people, he looked directly at Xiao Duoji, gently patted Xiao Duoji's shoulder, and his voice echoed in the room: "Then study hard, maybe a champion will emerge from these mountains in the future."

After saying that, Wang Yong stood up and looked at Director Liu: "Then we'll be leaving. If anything happens here, you must report it immediately."

"I will leave two players behind."

Without hesitation, Wang Yong and his companions left the office and summoned their mounts to head towards Puda Snow Mountain.

Two figures, one tall and one short, watched them leave. Director Liu pressed down on Xiao Duoji's head, but he didn't say anything.

But he knew that an unprecedented storm was brewing.

On the road to Puda Snow Mountain, the members of Group Nine chatted and laughed, while the members of Group Four, like Wang Yong, wore serious expressions, creating an eerily heavy atmosphere. After a moment of silence, Wang Yong's voice suddenly rang out: "What are your thoughts?"

The crowd remained silent, like foolish students suddenly called upon by their teacher.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Wang Yong was not annoyed. He knew that his team members dared not answer his questions rashly, so he turned his gaze to the majestic snow-capped mountains at the end of his vision and slowly said, "According to those people's statements, their target this time was a Morning Star quality pet named Qiongyu Shuangfeng."

When he spoke of "those people," Wang Yong clearly emphasized his words, his tone carrying a hint of gritted teeth.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"The Frostwing of the Sky Feather is a wind and ice elemental creature that dwells atop high snow-capped mountains. It is difficult to find and is agile, making it hard to capture."

"To successfully capture it, these guys must first find a way to restrict its mobility, such as using poison to make it unconscious or slowing it down."

At this point, all the members of the fourth group bit their lips, clenched their fists, and burned with a flame of revenge in their eyes.

To be ambushed by these guys is a great disgrace.

"The Abyss Giant Mushroom has excellent jumping ability and mastery of poisoning techniques. With the help of other poisonous fungus pets, it is not difficult for it to cause trouble for Sky Feather Frostblade."

"Although we don't know what these guys want to do with Qiongyu Shuangfeng, we must stop what the Nova Club is trying to do!"

"For every member of the Rising Star Society who appears, we will strike them down!"

"If a group appears, wipe them out!"

"The following are the objectives of our operation: first, to prevent the New Star Society from successfully capturing Qiong Yu Shuang Feng; second, to capture all of these guys."

After a brief pause, Wang Yong's serious gaze swept over each member. He spoke earnestly in a deep voice, "The leadership trusts us and is giving us a chance to redeem ourselves."

"If this mission fails again, I will have no face to stay in the Criminal Investigation Department."

"This mission can only succeed, not fail!"

Wang Yong attached great importance to this mission, seeing it as their best chance to wash away their shame.

They must hold on tight.

The team members understood this principle as well. Their eyes were bright, and they were eager to fight, fully prepared to battle the Rising Stars on the summit of the snow-capped mountain.

The members of Group Nine, however, seemed to be watching a show, chatting and laughing all the way.

This area was originally under their jurisdiction, but after using a spirit-type pet to force the captured members of the Rising Star Society to reveal the truth, the situation here has attracted great attention.

To be on the safe side, Su Quan ordered the fourth and ninth groups to carry out the mission simultaneously, ensuring that nothing went wrong.

However, the members of the Ninth Group knew that their captain and the renowned Consultant Chen were on the snow-capped mountain, and with their abilities, they were almost certain to complete the mission successfully.

They might not even reach the snow mountain before the captain and his men have already captured the New Star Society cadre codenamed "Azure Eagle" and a group of senior members.

Therefore, compared to the fourth group, which was determined to wash away its shame, the members of the ninth group had witnessed the magnificent power of the Blazing Sky Falcon, and were therefore relaxed and carefree, as if on vacation.

Before we knew it, Puda Snow Mountain was already within reach.

Upon arriving at the base camp, Wang Yong showed his work ID and instructed his staff to seal off the entrances and exits. He then led a large group of officers from the Criminal Investigation Department into Puda Snow Mountain.

At this moment, the sun has risen high in the sky, and its brilliant rays are shining brightly on the earth.

The golden light bathed the entire snow-capped mountain, and Jiang Wenning and the other two were still immersed in the magnificent sight of the sun shining on the mountain, savoring the memory for a long time.

Chang Yuhuan was operating the camera on the side, while Li Junyue snapped photos with a blank expression, which aroused Jiang Wenning's interest: "Xigua, you can actually take pictures."

Li Junyue's voice was deep: "Go back and let your wife and kids enjoy it."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wenning smiled and gave a thumbs up: "Family members are just different."

Standing atop the snow-capped mountain, with soft snow beneath your feet and howling winds all around, you can see continuous mountain ranges and lush forests, a sight that soothes the soul.

Besides the three of them, there were only two other climbers.

Perhaps yesterday's strong winds deterred many climbers, leaving the snow-capped mountaintop empty and desolate.

After Chang Yuhuan finished shooting the time-lapse video, Jiang Wenning put away her phone: "Let's go down. Cola should be advancing soon."

The two nodded in agreement, then packed their equipment and prepared to descend to witness Cola's advancement ceremony.

"Roar!!!"

Just then, a familiar roar tore through the sky and pierced through the clouds.

When everyone looked up, they saw the Fierce Sky Beast from yesterday. Its enormous body soared under the sky, and its ferocious face and roar made people tremble with fear.

Compared to its strange appearance yesterday, the Sky-Piercing Beast now truly lives up to its name as the overlord of the sky.

Jiang Wenning muttered, "I didn't see you so imposing yesterday."

Yesterday, the Frosty Beast was like a simp, only giving up after being rejected by Chen Yuan three times.

"Let's go." Li Junyue glanced at it indifferently and then looked away. A Fierce Sky Beast was indeed rare, but they still had important business to attend to at the moment.

"Wow!!!"

But at that moment, a piercing shriek rang in my ears, and in that instant, my soul and body seemed to tremble.

Everyone looked up in astonishment, only to see an even larger figure break through the clouds and soar freely under the sky.

From a distance, it looks like an eagle with outstretched wings, broad wings and a sharp beak.

But upon closer inspection, the pet's body is covered with irregular ice-blue patterns, its feathers are bluish-gray like quenched cold iron, the tips of its tail feathers gradually turn ice-blue, and it has a sharp feather crest on its head that exudes majesty.

This creature's eyes were like molten gold, and fine air currents swirled around the edges of each feather, scattering frost crystal fragments when it flapped its wings.

It was a pet beast they had never seen before, but Jiang Wenning and the others had already seen its statue version in Longda Village.

The moment the Frostwing Sky appeared, Li Junyue's pupils shrank sharply, and he whispered, "We weren't wrong, this big bird is indeed the same kind as the statue in Longda Village."

Chang Yuhuan used a telephoto lens to capture every detail of Qiongyu Shuangfeng's body, and asked, "Has it lived from ancient times to the present?"

Holding the Ice Crystal Cat in her arms, Jiang Wenning looked up at Qiong Yu Shuangfeng and shook her head: "No, this is impossible."

"This guy is clearly not a god; he couldn't possibly possess the ability to slumber for ten thousand years."

After a brief pause, a guess formed in her mind: "Perhaps this place is naturally suitable for this kind of pet to live in, so it was conceived here now, many years later."

Everyone speculated about the origin and identity of the mysterious bird, but the Frosty Sky Beast seemed to have become the little follower of the Frosty Sky Falcon, following behind it obediently, showing none of the majesty of the former overlord of the sky.

This is no overlord, he's clearly just a lackey.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Wenning nodded in realization: "So this guy is the true overlord of the skies over Puda Snow Mountain."

Li Junyue withdrew his gaze. In his opinion, the allure of the mysterious giant bird was nowhere near that of the upgraded Cola. He reminded him, "Let's retreat first."

"Okay." The two nodded; this time they were really going to retreat.

However, a familiar figure suddenly leaped high into the air and launched an attack on Qiong Yu Shuang Feng!

Jiang Wenning exclaimed in a low voice, "It's the Abyss Giant Mushroom!"

(End of this chapter)