Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 392 Chen Yuan: The old era of gods has long since ended!

The next morning.

As the first rays of soft golden sunlight pierced through the thin mist and shone into the depths of the verdant forest, the chaos and clamor of the previous night seemed like a distant nightmare.

The sky was crystal clear, displaying an almost transparent azure blue.

The air was fresh and sweet, a mixture of earthy scents, dew, and the fragrance of countless unnamed wildflowers.

The entire forest was bathed in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Nie Li emerged from a tent, stretched, and took a deep breath of the refreshing air.

She looked around and saw that not far away, the other tents of the seventh and eighth squads were scattered in a neat and orderly manner in the forest clearing, like mushrooms after the rain.

The team members had already gotten up and were chatting quietly in twos and threes. Some were organizing their equipment, while others were preparing a simple breakfast with a portable stove, and the aroma of food wafted from the pot.

She looked up, her gaze involuntarily drawn to the towering, enormous shadow directly in front of her, seemingly connecting heaven and earth.

The World Tree, verdant and green.

After the extraordinary phenomenon of last night, He seems to have returned to His usual tranquility.

The towering tree trunks took on a weathered, bluish-green hue in the morning light, while the massive canopies remained hidden in the swirling white mist, appearing mysterious and solemn.

Not far from the camp, the group of Star Moon Deer that fought so bravely last night seemed to have fully recovered their energy.

In twos and threes, they walked with graceful steps to a crystal-clear stream at the edge of the forest, lowered their heads, scooped up the cool water with their tongues, and let out a satisfied hum.

The fawns, now recovered from their injuries, chased and frolicked happily on the grassy bank of the stream, gently nudging each other with their still-hardening antlers.

Several adult star deer were leisurely munching on leaves covered in morning dew, fresh and juicy, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled, shimmering spots of light on their star-patterned fur.

Further into the woods, all sorts of wild animals began their new day's activities.

A group of small, grayish-white jumping mushrooms are lined up on a fallen dead tree, hopping and collecting the glowing moss growing on it.
Several brightly colored rainbow finches hopped on the branches, emitting clear and melodious chirps;

You could even spot a Moonshadow Fox, its body as white as moonstone. It silently peeked out from the bushes, glanced warily at the camp, and then quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.

The hustle and bustle of last night has long since faded, and the forest is now filled with a vibrant tranquility.

Yumi was sprawled out on the broad, warm back of the Fallen Horned Beast, fast asleep.

Its little belly rose and fell with its breath, a glistening drool hung from the corner of its mouth, and it would occasionally smack its lips, as if it were eating something delicious in its dream.

The Fallen Horned Beast carrying Youmi had already awakened. It stood quietly, its massive head slightly raised, its deep eyes fixed on the World Tree's canopy hidden in the clouds, as if waiting for something.

At this moment, Lei Yue, who was stretching his muscles and practicing his powerful military boxing on the open ground nearby, saw Nie Li wake up.

He stopped what he was doing, wiped his sweat with a towel, and strode over.

Without any pleasantries, he cut straight to the point, his voice deep and clear:
"Captain Nie, I just received a message."

"The escort team safely transported Smiling Ghost, Cold Clothes, Tattooed Butterfly, and all the arrested members of the New Star Society to the ministry at 6:00 a.m. sharp."

"The subsequent interrogation, conviction, and processing procedures have been taken over by a specialized department at headquarters and are no longer our concern."

Upon hearing this news, a relieved smile finally appeared on Nie Li's face.

She breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if the heavy burden on her shoulders had instantly lightened considerably.

"Finally, it's over."

Although it was only a one-day experience, it still left everyone present feeling exhausted.

But Lei Yue's next words made her smile fade slightly.

“However,” Lei Yue said seriously, “headquarters has also issued new instructions: our seventh and eighth squads are ordered not to return to their original base for the time being, but to remain here.”

“Our current task is to closely monitor any subtle changes in the World Tree Azure, and,” he paused, his gaze also turning to the towering tree in front of him, “wait for Advisor Chen to return.”

Upon hearing this, Nie Li nodded solemnly.

She looked up again at the enormous World Tree, bathed in the morning light, which made it appear even more mysterious and unpredictable. A deep worry crept into her clear eyes.

Time slipped away quietly as we waited, and the sunlight gradually became brighter and warmer.

Just as everyone finished their simple breakfast and were preparing to begin their routine patrol.

"Captain! Captain Nie! Look up there!"

A young team member with excellent eyesight, who was wiping his equipment, suddenly exclaimed excitedly, his finger trembling as he pointed to the top of the World Tree.

Everyone was instantly drawn in and looked up in unison.

From the towering canopy shrouded in a light mist, a pure and vibrant emerald green light darted out like a nimble fish.

Following closely behind was a fiery and dazzling golden-red figure, like a miniature sun.

Two streaks of light, one after the other, swiftly and gracefully pierced the azure sky, swooping down towards the camp at an incredible speed.

"It's Consultant Chen!"

Nie Li and Lei Yue gasped in surprise almost simultaneously, their faces instantly filled with delight.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the golden-red streak of light landed precisely on the open ground in the center of the camp.

The light subsided, revealing the elegant form of the Blazing Falcon.

Chen Yuan nimbly flipped off Spark's back. His face looked somewhat tired, but more than that, it showed an unprecedented solemnity and seriousness.

Chen Yuan didn't stop, and strode straight towards Nie Li and Lei Yue who were coming to greet him.

Before they could even catch their breath, Chen Yuan uttered a sentence in a low, urgent tone that sent shockwaves through their hearts:

"Contact Chairman Jian immediately,"

Chen Yuan's gaze swept over the two of them, his tone heavy as if a thousand-pound boulder had been placed on their shoulders:

"According to the information conveyed by the World Tree, the long-dormant deity is about to emerge. The Eastern Empire, no, the entire Blue Star, may need to prepare for a great upheaval."

"God. Born?!"

Nie Li and Lei Yue's pupils suddenly contracted; even though they had seen many storms, they were still shocked by the news.

However, their professionalism as officers of the anti-crime unit allowed them to quickly suppress the turmoil in their hearts.

The two looked at each other and saw utmost seriousness in each other's eyes.

No wonder the World Tree suddenly showed an unusual phenomenon last night; this news is far more important than those three cadres.

No, it should be far greater than the Rising Star Club.

Compared to the entire Eastern Empire, what are the rising stars?
Only deities, those who possess supernatural powers and can easily cause changes in the world, can earn the utmost attention of the vast Eastern Empire.

"Yes, Advisor Chen!" Lei Yue replied in a deep voice, his tone resolute. "We will immediately report directly to Chairman Jian through the highest-secret line, and then rush back to the ministry."

"This matter is of utmost importance and cannot be delayed in the slightest!" Nie Li immediately added, her eyes sharp.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lei Yue immediately turned around and began to give instructions to his team members in the most concise language.

Nie Li quickly assisted, ordering the Seventh Squad to immediately pack up all important equipment and supplies.

Late last night, support personnel from the department arrived in this forest to help escort the members of the New Star Society. As a result, all the members of the seventh and eighth squads came to the World Tree to meet up with the two captains.

The entire camp instantly entered a highly efficient and tense state of combat readiness. Although the team members were not clear about what was going on, they realized the seriousness of the situation when they saw the unprecedentedly serious expressions of the two captains, and their actions were extremely swift.

Within just a few minutes, the two teams had completed their emergency assembly.

"Advisor Chen, take care." Nie Li and Lei Yue mounted their mounts and bowed respectfully to Chen Yuan.

"You too, be careful on the road." Chen Yuan nodded.

The next moment, the two elite squads, like arrows released from a bow, rode their respective mounts and pets and disappeared at the other end of the forest at top speed.

They had to race against time to deliver this potentially world-changing news to the highest levels as soon as possible.

The camp fell silent instantly, leaving only Chen Yuan, a group of pet beasts, and Qing Po frolicking in the air.

Chen Yuan raised his head and looked at the jade deer that seemed to have been relieved of all its burdens and had become carefree again. A complicated look flashed in his eyes.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something goodbye: "Qingpo, it's time for me too."

However, Qingpo suddenly stopped circling and transformed into a green light, gracefully landing in front of Chen Yuan.

It raised its head, gazing at Chen Yuan with its large, clear eyes, now brimming with longing and reluctance. Then, it rushed into Chen Yuan's arms, nuzzling its head against his chest, letting out a sweet, almost meltingly affectionate chirp:

"Yo~~~"

Chen Yuan, don't go!
Chen Yuan played with me~
"sing"

The Morning and Evening Flower Fairy silently looked over, glancing at Qing Po and then at Chen Yuan, a somewhat unnatural smile appearing on her face before forcing herself to look away.

Chen Yuan looked down at Qing Po in his arms, and his heart, which had been tense because of the heavy news, softened completely in an instant.

All the words of farewell stuck in my throat.

This little guy must have been bored for a long time, and he must be hoping to spend more time with me.

Chen Yuan looked up at the azure sky, his brows gradually relaxing. He muttered, "Never mind, I'm just an ordinary forest ranger now. It's more important to play with the little guy first."

As for global crises, those will naturally be shouldered by the tall ones.

He couldn't help but laugh, a laugh that dispelled the fatigue and seriousness on his face.

Then Chen Yuan reached out and gently stroked Qing Po's smooth, glistening antlers, saying softly, "Alright, alright, I'll play with you."

He paused, then his tone became lighter: "The weather's so nice today, how about I show you around the neighborhood?"

"YoYo!"

Qingpo immediately perked up, her big eyes curving into crescents as she nodded vigorously.

Then, Qingpo looked at the nearby deer herd, the fast-sleeping Youmi and the Fallen Horned Beast, as well as Spark and Cola, and even the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy hiding angrily in the corner, and a big smile appeared on his face: "Yo!"

everyone.

Let's play together!

As the sun sets, the magnificent sunset paints the sky with a breathtaking array of colors, like an overturned palette.

After two long days of travel, Chen Yuan finally returned to the farm with the little ones as the sun set.

From afar, you can see the silent and reliable figure of Tie Touwa. It stands motionless at the farm gate, just like the most loyal sentinel.

The golden light of the setting sun gilded its cold, hard steel armor with a warm glow.

"Grrrrrrrr!"

Youmi, who had been itching to get out of there, was the first to fly off Chen Yuan's shoulder.

It rushed to Ironhead like a purple lightning bolt, then began gesturing wildly, spitting as it spoke.

Sometimes it would point towards the Qinling Mountains in the distance, sometimes it would pat its little chest, and sometimes it would exaggerate and tell the boy about its many contributions over the past two days.

Not only did Ben Youmi sneak into the cave alone to find the bad guys, but she also defended against powerful enemies and defeated the crazed pet beast in times of crisis!
However, its account was somewhat exaggerated, but neither Chen Yuan nor the little ones pointed it out.

Iron-Headed Baby's metal head drooped slightly, his azure eyes calmly watching the excited little one. His face was expressionless, but there was no hint of impatience, like an older brother silently listening to his younger brother's boasting.

Chen Yuan smiled and shook his head, then pushed open the farm gate and went inside.

Having already heard the commotion, the Wood Spirit Rat family immediately hopped out, and Scarface Rat skillfully brought over a pair of soft slippers and placed them beside Chen Yuan's feet.
With the help of her two little wood spirit mice, the mother mouse struggled to push over a steaming wooden foot bath tub that emitted a refreshing herbal scent.

After a while, the two little wood spirit mice jumped onto Chen Yuan's shoulders again and carefully massaged his shoulders with their soft little paws.

Everything was in perfect order, filled with the warmth and comfort of home.

Chen Yuan felt a warm current flow through his body, and the fatigue of the past few days seemed to be dispelled.

He sighed contentedly, a relieved smile spreading across his face: "Thank you."

He changed into slippers, dipped his feet into the warm medicinal liquid, leaned back in the comfortable wicker chair, and slowly scanned the yard:

Cola was lying on her favorite grass mat, enjoying the warmth of the setting sun, her tail tip swaying gently and contentedly.

The seemingly tireless Spark Station hovered high in the sky, its shimmering feathers reflecting the brilliant afterglow of the setting sun.

Runrun Duck and Dian Dian Flying Cat seem to be chasing and playing around by the fishpond again, vying for snacks.
Finally, his gaze fell upon the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy, who was quietly floating beside him, bathed in the warm, dim light.

The Morning and Evening Flower Fairy seemed subtly different from yesterday.

Its aura became more restrained and profound, and the already crystal-clear petals seemed to contain an even richer radiance of life, flowing with a warm and jade-like luster under the light.

Chen Yuan gazed at it quietly for a moment, then a smile slowly curved his lips, a smile tinged with emotion and pride.

He spoke softly, his tone filled with affirmation and satisfaction:
"You've worked hard," he paused, his voice gentle yet firm, "Congratulations on finally breaking through."

In fact, after reaching the top of the World Tree last night, Chen Yuan quickly learned from Qing Cang that other gods were about to be born, and he could have descended earlier.

However, the pure life force emanating from the World Tree greatly benefits wood-type pets. The Morning and Evening Flower Fairy, who was already only one step away from breaking through, suddenly found an opportunity and began to break through on the spot.

This breakthrough happened in the middle of the night.

This morning, Chen Yuan quickly retreated after Chen Mu Hua Xian successfully broke through to the fourth level, so as not to make Lei Yue and the others worry too much.

In this way, all three of his contracted pets broke through to the fourth rank.

The feedback from the breakthrough of the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy also improved his mental strength to a certain extent, and he was only one step away from the Morning Star level.

Perhaps his breakthrough will come tomorrow.

A serene smile appeared on the delicate petal face of the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy. She made no sound, but simply nodded slightly, and the halo around her seemed to become even softer and brighter.

A tacit understanding and joy that needs no words flowed quietly in the air.

As the sun completely sank below the horizon, night quietly descended.

But the warm light shining from the windows of the farmhouse, and the peace and vitality that permeated it, were enough to dispel all darkness and cold.

The farm experienced a brief period of peace.

It was late at night. Chen Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, with Cola fast asleep beside him. Chen Mu Hua Xian was sitting at the desk, staring intently at a phone that was bigger than her own body.

A cold, robotic voice faintly came from the phone: "Learn these poison-based skills, and you won't be afraid even if you participate in the Eastern Empire Tournament."

Chen Yuan collected his thoughts, gathered his energy, and gently stroked the jade pendant on his chest. The next moment, the jade pendant shimmered with a faint light.

As his consciousness drifted into the void, Chen Yuan quickly heard a familiar, cheerful voice in his ears: "Good evening, Orange."

Good evening, Yuzu.

"Good evening"

The four quickly greeted each other, and Jiang Wenning couldn't wait to ask, "Chengzi, is there something important that you suddenly contacted us about?"

Li Junyue was equally curious about this.

They communicate frequently, mostly through their mobile phones, sharing interesting things they encounter in their daily lives, as well as the difficulties they face in training and raising their pets.

Chen Yuan's sudden contact with them via the jade pendant must mean something extremely important.

Chen Yuan didn't keep them in suspense and went straight to the point: "A major event happened in the Qinling Mountains yesterday."

After Chen Yuan finished recounting what had happened the previous day, the three of them fell silent.

After a while, Jiang Wenning's angry voice rang out: "It's those annoying guys again! I didn't expect them to try to kidnap Qingpo this time."

Chang Yuhuan had already learned from the two of them about Qingpo's cuteness and kindness, and was equally indignant: "It's always them. It was the same thing last time at Puda Snow Mountain, causing a lot of trouble."

Li Junyue's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice, "It's fortunate that you were here this time, otherwise the two captains alone probably wouldn't have been able to stop them."

As a fellow captain of the criminal investigation team, he knew that with Chen Yuan's help, the pressure on them when carrying out missions would be greatly reduced.

Chen Yuan remained noncommittal, his voice continuing: "The commotion caused by the new star is a minor matter; the most important thing is that a deity is about to be born."

The three of them fell silent for a moment.

"The emergence of a deity will inevitably cause a great upheaval in the Eastern Empire. We will be in the midst of it, and we will probably have to do something."

"What should we do?" Jiang Wenning asked.

Chen Yuan said, "These gods need to realize one thing: their era has long since ended."

"Now, it's a new era."

(End of this chapter)