Beast Taming: My spirit beast bloodline is overloaded

Chapter 438 The Dragon Vein is Destroyed, the Mental Forbidden Zone

The sphere of light silently disappeared into the earth, like a drop of water flowing into the ocean, without causing the slightest ripple.

Time seemed to have completely frozen at this moment.

The charging ancient warriors, the human beast tamers fighting desperately, the four ancient warriors rushing madly towards Qin Shaoshao, and even the intertwined energy in the air...

Everything seemed to fall into an eerie stillness, except for the black and red sphere of light that penetrated deep into the core of the earth, which became the only "moving point" in the world.

The next moment——

A muffled sound erupted from the depths of the earth beneath their feet, like the mournful cry of a primordial beast's heart rupturing!
Boom! ! ! !

The moment the sound rang out, the ground within a radius of a thousand miles centered on Mount Ling suddenly arched upwards like a drumhead!
Countless mountains collapsed silently, and rivers instantly stopped flowing or even overflowed!

Immediately afterwards——

Tsk! ! !

A black and red beam of light, so wide it defied description, violently tore through the earth, bursting forth from the core of the dragon vein and soaring straight into the heavens!
The sky was ignited and torn apart at this moment, revealing the chaotic void beneath.

The brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars was completely swallowed up, and the whole world seemed to be dragged into a destructive purgatory with only black and red colors!
The dark red "Sun of Destruction" rapidly expanded at the top of the pillar of light, and then—

boom! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

This explosion was beyond the limits of hearing; it was more like a tsunami that swept across the heavens and the earth!

It possesses destructive energy ten or even a hundred times more terrifying than Xiao Hong's previous strange fire nuclear bomb. It is in the shape of a perfect sphere and expands infinitely at a speed beyond the reach of thought!

Wherever the energy ball passes, matter is annihilated and spiritual energy vanishes!
The earth wasn't just swept down, it simply vanished!

Whether it's hard rock, ancient trees, remaining buildings, or even the tiniest dust, everything turns into dust and then disappears completely the moment it comes into contact with that black and red light membrane!
Everything that once belonged to the Spirit Academy has vanished.

No.

Perhaps the only thing that hasn't disappeared is the Ascension Path that floats in the air.

At that moment, all the survivors swallowed hard.

They witnessed an extremely terrifying historical moment:
The dragon vein has been destroyed!
Gu Chong and the other three had no time to spare for Qin Shao Shao. The speed at which that destructive energy expanded far exceeded their expectations. Even with their cultivation levels, they could only retreat in panic, raising their strongest protective energy to barely withstand the shockwave that was about to annihilate everything.

When Gu Zhong witnessed the dragon vein pillar, which symbolized the source of spiritual energy in the world, being completely shattered by the black and red destructive energy, and felt the spiritual energy in the surrounding world rapidly dissipating like the receding tide, his heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand, almost suffocating him!

Although he knew the dragon vein was important before, it was only at this moment that he truly realized what destroying the dragon vein meant!
Humans may not be able to compete with the gods in terms of top-tier combat power for the time being, but they have this kind of determination of "if I can't have it, no one else can either", and the madness to drag the whole world down to the mortal world!

If all the dragon veins in the world are destroyed and the spiritual energy is exhausted, how are these so-called gods any different from humans or ants?

The foundation upon which our enduring strength rests will cease to exist!

"Yu Xiu! You destroyed the dragon vein, aren't you afraid of becoming a sinner for all eternity?!"

With bloodshot eyes, Gu Zhong roared resentfully toward the Grand Elder through the chaotic energy flow, attempting a final act of moral blackmail.

Although Elder Yu Xiu was covered in blood and his aura was weak, he was laughing unusually heartily at this moment, and sneered:

"Don't give me that! A sinner for all time? Hahaha! If the dragon vein falls into your hands, humanity will be doomed!"

"When this world no longer belongs to humanity, what does it have to do with me?"

Gu Zhong's face was twisted to the extreme. All his calculations and ambitions vanished in the deafening roar of the dragon vein's collapse, leaving only boundless rage and murderous intent.

"Kill them all! Leave no one alive!"

He practically gritted his teeth as he gave the order.

Despite the heavy losses suffered by the Protoss in the explosion due to their obedience to Gu Zhong's orders to turn back, with casualties far exceeding those of the Terrans who had received prior warnings and dispersed to retreat, the remaining Protoss forces still hold an absolute advantage.

They quickly regrouped and surrounded the remaining human beast tamers, their killing intent palpable.

Lin Chen frowned, his heart sinking to the bottom.

The situation remains critical.

Gu Chong first quickly checked Gu Yun's injuries and found that her spirit beast had perished and her divine and demonic power had been stripped away, which only added fuel to the fire.

He abruptly turned his head, staring intently at Lin Chen, the hatred in his eyes almost tangible:
"You! Deserve! Death!"

Immediately, he looked at Li Zhen, who, though injured, still possessed considerable fighting strength, a glint of greed and calculation flashing in his eyes:

"I want this person alive!"

Li Zhen's Phoenix Arm still holds immense value.

Since obtaining the Dragon Vein is impossible, acquiring the Phoenix Arm still poses a significant risk.

Just as Gu Zhong waved his hand, preparing to launch the final encirclement and annihilation...
A very weak voice rang out intermittently:
"Lin...Lin Chen...Quick...Go quickly..."

Everyone turned around abruptly and saw Qin Shaoshao curled up beside the ruins in the distance, his body trembling uncontrollably, his face as pale as paper, and a chaotic mental field emanating from his body.

Lin Chen was shocked and instantly understood!

In order to stop Gu Chong and the other three, Qin Shaoshao has completely unleashed the power of the Heavenly Spirit Body, and is now on the verge of losing control!
He wanted to rush over, but Qin Shaoshao stopped him with a look.

Qin Shaoshao struggled to raise her head and met Lin Chen's gaze.

At this moment, Lin Chen clearly saw that her eyes were no longer empty or obsessive as before, but filled with anxiety, worry, and even a trace of...pleading.

These are normal human emotions, something Lin Chen has always hoped she could find again.

Lin Chen's fists clenched until they turned white, fully understanding her intentions and the perilous situation they were in.

He forcefully suppressed the urge to rush forward and spoke, word by word, in as calm a voice as possible:

"Save your life! I will definitely come back to save you! Believe me!"

Having said that, he resolutely turned around and roared with his last ounce of strength:

"All humans! Evacuate! Now!"

Although the surviving human cultivators were confused, they had developed a conditioned reflex of trust in Lin Chen's orders and immediately gathered their strength to try to break through.

The other divine warriors tried to stop him, but Gu Zhong seemed to have thought of something extremely terrifying. His face turned deathly pale in an instant, and he screamed in terror:
"Stop! Everyone! Evacuate! Evacuate this area immediately! Quickly!"

As he shouted, he himself transformed into a streak of light and fled into the distance.

An elder, puzzled, asked as he retreated, "Elder Gu Chong, why..."

Gu Zhong's voice trembled, filled with unprecedented fear:
"The spiritual power of the Celestial Spirit Body is about to completely spiral out of control! This place... this place will soon become an absolute spiritual forbidden zone! Run!"

Upon hearing this, the elder immediately recalled the terrifying records of the Heavenly Spirit Body going berserk, and was so frightened that he dared not ask another question and desperately sped away.

In the blink of an eye, the Protoss's encirclement collapsed without a fight, and instead, they fled in a frenzy.

Lin Chen led the remaining humans in another direction, rapidly retreating from this death zone that was about to be shrouded in even more terrifying disaster.

In the center of the ruins, Qin Shaoshao's figure gradually became blurred in the increasingly intense and chaotic mental field. Only the whispering mental fluctuations that continued to spread and cause mental confusion remained. Beneath her feet were only the silent ruins after the war.

Curled up on the ruins, Qin Shaoshao's body trembled more and more violently. It was no longer a simple physiological shiver, but a violent fluctuation that seemed to resonate with the surrounding space.

The air around her began to distort, not from the heat causing visual blurring, but from a view seen through shattered glass, sharply broken and jagged. "Ugh—!"

A heart-wrenching groan rang out.

The sound was filled with endless chaos and a sense of tearing, causing the fleeing ancient warriors and human beast tamers to instinctively cover their heads. Those with weaker cultivation even experienced a moment of darkness before their eyes and nearly fell off their flying spirit beasts.

Immediately following, an invisible yet powerful mental storm, as vast as a tsunami, erupted from Qin Shao Shao's center!
This storm was silent and without light, yet it was more terrifying than any physical attack!
Qin Shaoshao's figure had been completely swallowed up by the distorted light and shadow and the violent mental turbulence, and only a blurry outline could be vaguely seen.

Its outline was constantly changing, sometimes expanding like a towering giant, sometimes shrinking like a newborn baby, exuding a chaotic aura that could drive one insane.

Centered on her, a distorting force field that is constantly expanding in diameter and visible to the naked eye is forming. This is a spiritual forbidden zone; anyone who enters will die!
Gu Zhong glanced back and saw this scene, and was so frightened that his soul almost left his body. He increased his speed by three points and urged them on in a hoarse voice:
"Faster! Get away from that area! If you get caught in it, you're finished!"

He was incredibly grateful that he had reacted quickly enough; otherwise, the ancient clan elites would have been completely wiped out today.

Lin Chen, who had already retreated some distance, couldn't help but look back.

He saw the distorted space that was expanding like the entrance to hell, and his heart felt as if it had been stabbed.

He understood that Qin Shaoshao had sacrificed himself to become the most terrifying barrier, buying them precious time to escape and completely blocking the pursuit of the gods.

That area will henceforth become a forbidden zone, a spiritual sanctuary left behind by a celestial being that went out of control.

The worried look in Qin Shaoshao's eyes when she finally met his gaze, and the sudden change in the world she had caused, formed an incredibly stark contrast, deeply imprinted in Lin Chen's mind.

He turned his head sharply, suppressing all his emotions, and growled:

"Get out of here first!"

By this time, everyone had already gone far away, and looking back at the Spirit Academy, it was now in ruins.

Everyone was extremely depressed.

Did they win?
No.

The Spirit Academy is gone, many of them died, and even the Dragon Vein is gone.

But they had no other choice.

At this moment, their hearts are filled with only grief.
There are no winners in war, a statement that is vividly illustrated today.

They went directly to Thunder City, set up camp, and the forces of Thunder City quickly came to receive them. They were all shocked when they heard about the tragic situation at the Spirit Academy.

Upon hearing that the dragon vein had been destroyed, they were so surprised that they were speechless.

"Master Xu, you're talking about the Dragon Vein?" The family head still couldn't believe it.

"Don't spread this news yet," Xu Pingzhi instructed. "The priority right now is to maintain stability."

"Yes, I understand."

The head of the family nodded and then left.

After everyone was settled, Xu Pingzhi and the others gathered again, but Lin Chen and the Grand Elder had not yet arrived.

"Where are they?" Xu Pingzhi asked.

Li Zhen replied, "Lin Chen's spirit beasts are all seriously injured, and the Grand Elder is checking on them. Should I go and call them?"

"No need," Chen Ming and the others quickly stopped them.

Lin Chen has made a great contribution this time. This achievement is extremely terrifying among their generation.

They all understood that from today onwards, it would be impossible to suppress Lin Chen's growth any longer.

At this moment, Lin Chen was indeed checking the injuries with the Grand Elder. Xiao Bai and Xiao Hong's injuries were generally minor, mostly due to exhaustion, but the little blue fish was different; it had actually taken a blow for Lin Chen.

“If it were any of your other spirit beasts, they might already be dead.” The elder examined it and found that it still had a breath left.

However, it had been unconscious for quite some time, which made Lin Chen worried.

“How about this, once things are settled here, I’ll go with you to Heavenly City to find Sun Ji,” the Grand Elder said.

Lin Chen nodded after hearing this.

Then the elder brought over a few heart-protecting pills, pried open the little blue fish's mouth, and fed it to it.

At this moment, Zhang Daoren came in from outside and said, "Elder, about the meeting..."

"I almost forgot." The Grand Elder quickly put it down, and Lin Chen followed behind.

So when the two arrived, everyone else was already there.

"I apologize, everyone." The elder bowed.

"It's nothing," Chen Ming said, standing up. "Everyone's been exhausted lately, no need for further words."

The Grand Elder and Lin Chen sat down, and the latter couldn't wait to ask, "I wonder what the spies have been doing regarding the Spirit Academy?"

"That area has become a restricted zone, and it's expanding rapidly; it's almost reaching Liucheng," Chen Ming said.

“That shouldn’t be the case,” Xu Pingzhi said in confusion. “Historical records show that even when the Heavenly Spirit Body is activated, it doesn’t behave like this.”

"I'm afraid this matter is not a good thing," the elder said, his brows furrowing. He looked at the anxious Lin Chen and said, "The Heavenly Spirit Body can devour the spiritual energy left behind after a person dies. You should know that."

Lin Chen nodded.

"Leaving aside how many people died in these two battles, just consider the people who died in the Spirit Academy before," the Grand Elder exhaled.

"Does that mean the larger the restricted area, the harder it is to save someone?" Lin Chen asked.

Everyone else fell silent upon hearing this question.

Historically, the mortality rate after a Celestial Spirit eruption is 100%.

I have never seen a celestial spirit survive.

Otherwise, they wouldn't say that the Celestial Spirit Body is no longer available.

Lin Chen immediately understood when he saw their expressions.

But he still didn't give up.

He had read the historical records, but Lin Chen was still unwilling to give up.

Qin Shaoshao had saved him many times, and he could never forget this kindness.

Moreover, this girl, who once perished in darkness, has finally stepped into the light, and we absolutely cannot let her life end here.

After skipping over this topic, Chen Ming sighed and said, "We have two urgent tasks to do right now."

"First, we need to understand the impact of the destruction of the dragon vein."

"Secondly, to learn about the plans of the gods!"

"The war is not over yet!"

(End of this chapter)