Beast Taming: My spirit beast bloodline is overloaded

Chapter 419 Better to be a broken jade than a whole tile

Lin Chen nodded, not denying the matter.

If the gods truly persist in clinging to the dragon vein, a renewed war between humans and gods is only a matter of time.

It took Ning Ye a long time to process and accept this reality.

Of the nine dragon veins, one is located in the southern region, but it is managed by a powerful family in Tiandu and is extremely far from Nine Star City.

Therefore, Lin Chen returned this time to advise Ning Ye that if a war were to break out, they should stay away from the Dragon Vein Land, as it would inevitably become the center of the storm.

"Okay, I remember."

Ning Ye nodded solemnly, knowing full well that this matter concerned the survival of the entire city.

They talked a lot, and when Ning Ye learned that Lin Chen had come back to seek help, he said with regret, "If only I had that kind of strength."

After saying that, Ning Ye wanted him to bring the Ning family patriarch with him, saying that he would do his part if he could.

But Lin Chen ultimately declined.

Nine Star City is already weak, and the Ning family patriarch needs to stay here to protect the peace of the region. Otherwise, the prosperity that Nine Star City has made in the past three years may vanish in an instant.

Ning Ye finally nodded, and at the same time, he decided to personally accompany Lin Chen to Nancheng to meet Chairman Chen Ming.

After a simple meal at the Ning family's house, the two set off immediately.

Lin Chen learned from their conversation on the road that Nine Star City had reformed its system, and all forces had united into an alliance called the Nine Star Alliance.

The Nine Star Alliance encompasses all the major families in the city and the Monster Hunter Association, with the aim of concentrating their strength to protect Nine Star City together.

Another week passed, and Lin Chen and Ning Ye, weary from their journey, finally arrived at the southern core—Nancheng.

……

Fallen God Mountains
Protoss territory.

Xuanyuanzhou finally welcomed the return of the ancient clan.

When he saw the exhaustion, wounds, and barely concealed frustration and gloom on Gu Feng and his group, the last shred of hope in his heart vanished completely, and he confirmed with his own eyes that the ancient clan had been defeated.

Inside the tent, Gu Feng, almost gritting his teeth, briefly recounted the course of the battle, especially the unpredictable events and heavy losses caused by Lin Chen, Qin Shaoshao, and Li Zhen's Phoenix Arm.

"Celestial Spirit Body, Divine and Demonic Power, Phoenix Arm?"

Xuanyuan Zhou tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his tone carrying a hint of unfathomable amusement, "Gu Feng, your ancient clan has truly lost face this time."

"That Phoenix Arm, I remember it seems to be one of the supreme opportunities passed down in your ancient clan, right?"

"It actually fell into the hands of a human brat, and he's even using it against you?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Feng's forehead veins bulged, his spiritual energy became unstable, and his burning anger was almost uncontrollable.

He stared intently at Xuanyuan Zhou and said in a cold voice:
"Xuanyuan Zhou! Stop making sarcastic remarks! The Spirit Academy is far more troublesome than we expected!"

"Even if your Xuanyuan family went instead, the outcome might not be much better!"

“When we were discussing who would destroy the Spirit Academy, our Xuanyuan family was not afraid at all, but your ancient clan volunteered, saying that you wanted to handle it yourself, and even brought up the matter of Guzhen South as a reason,” Xuanyuan Zhou said immediately.

Upon hearing the words "Ancient Town South," Gu Feng's pupils constricted, and he could no longer conceal his anger.

Seeing that Gu Fengzhen was truly angry, Xuan Yuanzhou knew when to stop and smiled to ease the tension, saying, "That was indeed my fault. Now we should unite and settle the matter of the dragon vein first."

"Now that you have returned, that's perfect."

"Tomorrow is the agreed-upon day for the formal negotiations. Let's see what Tiandu's attitude is first." "This matter concerns the future of our divine race!"

Gu Feng snorted coldly and said nothing more, but the killing intent and humiliation in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Nancheng
Monster Hunter Guild Headquarters.

Upon hearing of Lin Chen's return, President Chen Ming personally went out to greet him.

When he saw Lin Chen, his eyes showed surprise, but more than that, they showed a "just as I thought" expression.

"I only heard about the battle at the Spirit Academy from rumors before, I didn't expect the rumors to be true."

Chen Ming led Lin Chen and Ning Ye into the hall and gestured for them to sit down. "Vice President Lin, in the Spirit Academy, with your divine bull, you were able to kill an ancient clan god and force back a powerful enemy. Such achievements are truly exhilarating!"

Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, not expecting the news to spread so quickly. However, with the Monster Hunter Guild now strong again and Chen Ming as its president, the news was bound to be accurate.

Given the magnitude of the matter at the Spirit Academy, it's not surprising that Chen Ming knew about it.

He then smiled wryly and said, "It seems the chairman already knows some things."

"I've only heard bits and pieces. I was also present at that secret meeting in Tiandu before, and I know what the emergence of the gods means." Chen Ming's expression became serious. "I would appreciate it if you could tell me the details of the Spirit Academy War and the current situation again."

Lin Chen then recounted the negotiations with the Divine Race, the surprise attack by the Ancient Race, the bloody battle at the Spirit Academy, and the current precarious situation in detail.

After listening, Chen Ming remained silent for a long time, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table. Finally, he took a deep breath and said heavily, "It seems that the aftereffects of Zhong Nan's departure are still continuing."

Lin Chen nodded silently.

The source of everything seems to vaguely point to Zhong Nan's departure.

First came the demonic beasts, then the gods.

It seems that Zhong Nan's departure was like pulling out the stabilizing needle in the Dragon Palace, releasing all the demons and monsters.

Chen Ming gazed out the window at the bustling scene of the southern city, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of weariness and worry:
"Last time, we were able to rely on Immortal Venerable Bai Ling to turn the tide and achieve peace. Can we really hold on this time?"

With a deep sigh, Chen Ming looked up and said, "Am I being a bit pessimistic?"

Lin Chen smiled wryly and said, "That's just how reality is."

Chen Ming then looked at Lin Chen and said, "It seems that you didn't come back this time to seek refuge."

"Of course." Lin Chen also looked at him and said, "It seems that Chairman Chen guessed the purpose of my return?"

Chen Ming didn't point it out, but instead said:

“Although you are an elder of the Spirit Academy, you are also the vice president of the Southern Monster Hunter Guild. At this moment, you need to make a judgment not only from the perspective of the Spirit Academy, but also from the perspective of the Monster Hunter Guild.”

"Do you think we should fight, or not?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen pondered for a long time before saying, "Although I did indeed return with the intention of protecting the Spirit Academy, I understand the Spirit Academy's fundamental purpose, which is that it must never cede the Dragon Vein."

"Once the dragon vein is lost, no one knows what the future of humanity will be."

"Although the Monster Hunter Guild was created to fight monsters, isn't this kind of god-like race just another form of demon?"

"The Grand Elder said, 'Better to die a glorious death than live a shameful life.'"

Upon hearing this last sentence, and recalling the Grand Elder's words during the secret meeting, Chen Ming's eyes filled with respect. He nodded and said:

"We cultivators should indeed be prepared to fight."

(End of this chapter)