Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 393 Breakthrough! Morning Star Beast Tamer! Powerful New Skill!
The next morning.

Chen Yuan, who woke up naturally, slowly opened his eyes. He stared at the ceiling for a while before getting up and stretching.

After two days of continuous travel, I had a long chat with Jiang Wenning and the others last night, and finally fell into a deep sleep in the early hours of the morning.

The emergence of the gods was a matter of great importance, and they discussed the topic for a long time.

It should be known that there are eight deities in the world. The World Tree, Azure Cang, was the first to awaken, but stripped of its emotional bond, it would not concern itself with worldly affairs.

He will only look at everything from the most neutral, rational, and detached perspective.

It is already commendable that they were able to proactively remind them that the deity was about to be born.

However, Qingcang did not tell Chen Yuan which deity was about to be born, or whether several deities would be born at the same time, or whether they would be born one after another.

This kind of unknown situation is the most distressing. Fortunately, Chen Yuan and the others had already informed the association of the approximate sleeping locations of the gods. As long as they strengthen their surveillance capabilities and continue to observe, they can manage.

The association will be notified immediately of any unusual activity.

Chen Yuan remembered that when he first met Qing Cang, the latter said that the other gods had already awakened, but their power was only one-tenth of what it used to be, and it would be a long time before they were fully awakened.

What Qingcang is referring to now is that a deity has recovered a certain amount of power and is now able to leave the place of slumber and move freely.

How much trouble or disaster will one or even several freely acting gods bring to this world?

In addition, there is another very important thing.

No one knows the nature of the other gods. Are they neutral and rational like Qingcang, or do they have a natural hostility towards humanity?
All of this is unknown, and we urgently need to find the answers.

But Chen Yuan remembered that Qing Cang had once warned them: "When all things revive and the gods awaken, old grudges and struggles may reappear."

During the first revival, the gods' battles caused the heavens and earth to tremble and the mountains and rivers to shatter. Qingcang had to strip away all his emotions and seal away the other gods.

But the price was the disappearance of spiritual energy, and the once-glorious pet beast civilization vanished completely.

And this time?

Once the gods are born, their struggles will inevitably cause unimaginable harm to the entire world.

At that time, the world will be in turmoil, and the land will be shattered. This may no longer be just a few words recorded in ancient books, but a real scene that is happening in reality.

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan frowned and quickly shook his head: "There's no use thinking about this now. The higher-ups know more, and there are more smart people there. They will definitely come up with a series of countermeasures."

The things he can think of will be considered by those above him, and the leaders will also formulate countermeasures for his worries, anxieties, and troubles.

Instead of thinking about these things, it's better to put aside distracting thoughts, focus on training, and strive to become stronger.

With greater strength, we can face and resolve any future challenges with ease.

Collecting his thoughts, Chen Yuan got up to eat. After strolling around the yard, he was about to sit down to meditate when he suddenly received a call from Zhou Xu:

"Consultant Chen, there's something very important you need to know."

After a long while, Chen Yuan hung up the phone and let out a long sigh.

According to Zhou Xu, after Chen Yuan received news that a deity was about to be born, the Eastern Beast Tamer Association held several emergency meetings overnight, attended by many important figures.

Faced with such a critical situation, the Eastern Beast Tamer Association urgently adjusted a series of measures and strengthened monitoring of the various places where the gods slumber.

One of these measures is closely related to Chen Yuan.

The Eastern Beast Tamer Association plans to establish an emergency rescue team in each region where the gods exist, with members being outstanding local beast tamers.

The World Tree Qingcang is located in the Qinling Mountains. In order to prevent potential disasters, Qin Province will also establish an emergency rescue team.

In the current plan, Chen Yuan should serve as the group leader, and then include Xia Heng, Shi Gang, Zhuang Jianbai and other beast tamers who have performed well in the Great Wind Cup or have risen to fame during this period.

As for members of the Investigation Department like Nie Li and Lei Yue, they are already part of the system and have fixed responsibilities, so they do not need to join.

Zhou Xu called this time to ask for Chen Yuan's opinion.

Chen Yuan thought for a moment and replied, "Okay."

He really only wanted to be an ordinary forest ranger, but the World Tree Qingcang was located deep in the Qinling Mountains, and any disturbance there would inevitably affect the entire Qinling Mountains.

The Qinling Mountains are where Chen Yuan has lived since childhood.

As a forest ranger in the Qinling Mountains and a member of Xuanhe Town, he must take the initiative to face and actively resolve any situation that occurs in the Qinling Mountains.

Even gods.

"Let's begin meditating."

After dealing with this matter, Chen Yuan took a deep breath and decided to start his sprint towards the Morning Star level.

He is currently only one step away from the Morning Star level, and perhaps the breakthrough will happen today.

Before long, sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled patterns of light into the bedroom. A sense of tranquility and the gentle movement of dust filled the air.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes slightly closed, his breathing long and steady.

His consciousness sank completely into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness, guiding the stream-like spiritual power to be tempered and solidified again and again.

He could clearly feel that the invisible barrier that was preventing him from entering a new realm had become as thin as a cicada's wing, as if it would break with the slightest touch.

It's now!

A premonition of inevitable success flashed through Chen Yuan's mind like lightning. He suddenly concentrated all his thoughts, instantly converging all the flowing streams of spiritual energy in his sea of ​​consciousness into a mighty torrent, launching a final assault on the last barrier with an indomitable and resolute momentum.

boom--!
A deafening roar, as if the heavens and earth were splitting apart, seemed to resound deep within his consciousness, and the resilient barrier began to fluctuate violently under the impact of the torrent.

Chen Yuan's mind was clear, and without the slightest hesitation, he urged his spiritual power to flow into the crack like a tidal wave.

boo...

It was as if an extremely faint yet profoundly meaningful crisp sound echoed deep within the soul, and that barrier finally shattered completely, dissipating into countless points of light.

The next moment, a vast and warm power surged out from the depths of his consciousness like a river bursting its banks, instantly flowing through his limbs and bones.

Chen Yuan felt every cell in his body cheering and greedily absorbing this pure energy.

His mental strength grew at an unprecedented rate, and his senses became incredibly sharp. He could almost hear the subtle rustling of leaves outside the window and feel the warm energy contained in the sunlight.

A sense of fulfillment, as if boundless power was within him, made him clench his fists tightly.

After a long while, Chen Yuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and restrained, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, revealing his heartfelt joy.

"We've finally reached the Morning Star level!"

He didn't rush to get up, but quietly contemplated the changes that followed the breakthrough.

In addition to the qualitative and quantitative leap in his mental strength, his physical attributes have also undergone tremendous changes, completely transcending the realm of ordinary people.

Based on his rough assessment, it might be able to compete with Cola in its first-tier stage, provided that Cola cannot use any skills.

Immediately, Chen Yuan opened his own data panel.

Host: Chen Yuan
Rank: Morning Star Beastmaster

Skill: Telepathy
Mental protective shield

Damage Transfer
Heart-to-Heart Pact (Beastmasters concentrate their minds highly for a short period of time, using their own mental power as a guide to stimulate and guide a contracted pet, significantly enhancing the effect of its next skill activation)
Source point: 25.3

Upon seeing the effect of this skill, Chen Yuan's eyes flashed. After a moment of thought, he decided to test the skill himself.

Of the skills he currently possesses, [Telepathy] and [Mental Shield] are used most frequently.

The former is used frequently every day, while the latter appears repeatedly in the wild and in dangerous situations.

As for [damage transfer], sorry, Chen Yuan has not yet encountered an emergency situation where he is in danger.

He got up from the bed and strolled into the courtyard.

In the yard, Cola was waving its paws and spitting as it recounted the heroic performance of the New Star Association cadres in the battle two days ago to the ducks lying on their backs on the ground, yawning incessantly.

"Ow~"

With just one look from me, I scared those awful pets so much they didn't dare to move!

Add a wind blade, and all the enemies are reduced to ashes!
Chen Yuan couldn't help but smile and beckoned, "Cola, come here for a second."

Spark has its own training goals, Dawn and Dusk Fairy is consolidating its strength after its breakthrough, and only Cola is the most idle. It's always right to leave the task of experimenting with new skills to Cola.

Upon hearing this, Cola immediately stopped bragging, trotted over to Chen Yuan's feet, and affectionately rubbed its head against his trouser leg, its eyes filled with curiosity.

Chen Yuan patted Cola's fluffy head and briefly explained his breakthrough and his desire to test his new skill. Upon hearing that its master had a new and powerful skill to try, Cola excitedly spun around twice, its tail wagging like a whirlwind, and let out an impatient bark.

"Ouch!"

The master was testing his new skill, and instead of seeking out the Big Sister or the Morning and Evening Fairy, he chose to go after Cola.

What does this mean?
This proves that I am the master's favorite, most trusted, and closest pet!
The person and their pet arrived at the back of the farm, where there was an open area specifically for training.

Chen Yuan took a deep breath and held his breath.

He turned to look at the cola, and his mental energy suddenly surged.

【United Hearts Bond】Activated!
hum-

A strange feeling instantly enveloped Chen Yuan and Cola, as if an invisible bridge connected the two.

At this moment, Chen Yuan felt that his will and Cola's will were perfectly integrated.

He could not only clearly sense the surging energy within the cola, but also guide and amplify this power with unprecedented precision.

The next moment, he felt his spiritual power surge through the soul bridge like a floodgate opening, continuously flowing into Cola's body.

"Now, Cola, unleash Wind Blade at full power!"

Chen Yuan silently recited the command in his mind, sending it directly to the core of Cola's consciousness.

"Ow-!!"

Cola felt the surging power within him, almost overflowing, and let out an unprecedentedly loud roar.

It roared with its head held high, its light brown fur flying wildly, its eyes gleaming, and its body filled with a frenzied gathering of azure wind energy.

This time, instead of being surrounded by tiny, fragmented wind blades, it coalesced into a gigantic, semi-circular solid wind blade with edges gleaming with a blinding cold light!

The wind blade was condensed like the purest blue crystal, and the destructive energy it contained distorted the surrounding air.

A howling wind swept outwards from the center of the cola, blowing sand and stones everywhere.

The next moment, Cola's eyes widened and it slammed its paws on the ground.

Whoosh—Boom!
The enormous crescent-shaped wind blade tore through the air, emitting a piercing shriek, and struck the open ground dozens of meters away at a speed too fast for the naked eye to perceive.

A deafening explosion suddenly erupted.

The ground trembled violently at that moment, and the soil and rocks were easily cut open like tofu, leaving a terrifying ravine several meters deep with smooth, mirror-like edges.

The dissipated sharp energy even cut the land on both sides of the ravine into pieces.

The strong winds gradually subsided.

Cola stared blankly at the enormous destruction it had caused, then looked down at its paws, its azure eyes filled with disbelief, shock, and bewilderment.

"Ow!"

Then, Cola's eyes lit up and it barked excitedly.

Big sister!
You wait!

Chen Yuan, standing to the side, looked pale due to the massive depletion of his mental energy, and his breathing became rapid, but his eyes shone with immense excitement and joy.

The power of this skill far exceeded his expectations!
"If this skill is used at a crucial moment to enhance a pet's key moves, it can be enough to deliver the decisive blow!"

As he caught his breath, he quickly considered the tactical value and timing of this skill. "However, the cost is indeed huge, so it must be used wisely."

After the experiment, Chen Yuan returned to the farmyard with Cola.

He looked around, his gaze quickly landing on Egg, who was hovering above the spirit plantation, earnestly practicing the [Clouds Hanging Over the Sea] technique by summoning dark clouds in a very professional manner.

Chen Yuan smiled slightly and walked over.

"Egg," he said, "there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Egg stopped casting the spell, and the little dark cloud dispersed with a "poof".

It gracefully turned around, raised its exquisite dragon head, and looked at Chen Yuan with its deep blue eyes that seemed to hold the stars.

"hold head high?"

"I want to formally form a contract with you and become your beast tamer," Chen Yuan stated his intentions directly.

The voice just fell.

"hold head high?!"

Egg seemed to have its tail stepped on, and its entire body of crystal-clear scales almost exploded.

It suddenly flew backward a short distance, its face full of resistance, and a series of rapid and high-pitched dragon roars with strong protest came from its throat.

contract?!
I am a descendant of the supreme true dragon! Born of heaven and earth! Incomparably noble!
How could I possibly sign a contract with a two-legged beast like you and become subject to your control?!
Chen Yuan had anticipated its reaction and was not annoyed.

His tone was calm, as if stating a simple fact: "Egg, don't you want to become stronger? Haven't you always dreamed of one day 'ruling' this farm and making Spark and Cola listen to you?"

The scales on the egg-shaped egg flattened slightly, and the resistance in the dragon's eyes lessened, replaced by a hint of contemplation.

"hold head high"

That's true.
Defeating Spark and Cola and taking control of the farm is the first step on its path to becoming a true dragon.

"but."

Chen Yuan changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over Huo Hua, who was preening her feathers not far away, her body naturally radiating divine flames, and Ke Le, who was lying on the ground yawning, yet exuding a powerful aura.
Do you know why they are so strong?

"It is precisely because they are bound to me by a pact, because we are of one mind and work together, that we can continuously break through our limits."

"If you just rely on your own slow practice, how long will it take to catch up with them now? Let alone surpass them."

Egg's eyes flickered violently. It looked at Spark and Cola, then down at its still small body, a hint of resentment and longing flashing in its eyes: "Roar!"

That seems to make sense; I do indeed need a faster way to become stronger.

Seeing this, Chen Yuan knew that he had touched Dandan's heart and decided to offer the most tempting bargaining chip.

He crouched down, looked directly into Egg's eyes, and his voice carried a bewitching magic:

"And Egg, don't you want your great name—the Lord of the Azure Sea—to spread throughout the entire Eastern Empire, so that everyone knows that a noble and powerful true dragon has been born in this world?"

"hold head high?!"

Egg suddenly raised its head, its dragon eyes instantly sparkling.

Clearly, the phrases "spread throughout Donghuang" and "let everyone know" precisely struck a chord with its proud heart, yearning for recognition and fame.

Chen Yuan smiled and struck while the iron was hot:
"Next month, I will represent Qin Province at the Donghuang Conference."

"This is the grandest and most anticipated Beastmaster competition in the entire Eastern Empire. Hundreds of millions of people across the country will watch the competition via live stream."

"All the top beast tamers and their powerful pets will gather together. If you form a contract with me, we will be able to fight side by side and show your true dragon majesty and power in front of millions of viewers."

"Then your name, Lord of the Azure Sea, will surely resound throughout the land and become a legend!"

"hold head high!!!"

Egg was completely excited. It seemed to see itself dominating the arena in front of everyone, sweeping away strong opponents, and attracting countless people's amazement and admiration.

Overwhelmed by its immense vanity and desire for attention, it no longer hesitated, forcefully tapping its proud dragon head, and letting out an urgent and excited roar: "Roar!"

contract!

Make a contract now! Quickly, make a contract with me!

I, the King, will participate in the Eastern Empire Grand Assembly! I, the King, will become famous throughout the world!
Yumi, who had been hiding in the shadows of the eaves pretending to sleep but actually peeking, saw this scene and helplessly covered her face with her little paws, shaking her head: "Goo-choo."

Oh no, what a naive and ignorant little dragon! He was so easily fooled by the farmer's promises of "becoming stronger" and "becoming famous," and willingly signed a contract to sell himself into servitude.
As she thought about it, Youmi's eyes crinkled into a smile, and she gave a smug grin: "Coo-choo!"

I'm the smartest one; I'll stick to my freedom and never work!
Seeing Dandan's reaction, Chen Yuan smiled with satisfaction.

Today is truly a good day. Not only did I break through to the Morning Star level, but I also awakened a new skill with excellent effects, and now I have formed a contract with the Cangming Spirit Lord, whose potential is limitless.

He believes that the Azure Sea Spirit Lord, with his radiant moon-like quality, will bring a huge surprise to the other contestants.

(End of this chapter)