You're just a single demon beast? I have a whole army of beast tamers!

He intentionally kept the number of Heavenly Mulberry Silkworms between twenty and thirty.

These little creatures live quietly on specially made silkworm racks.

They nibble on high-quality mulberry leaves and continuously produce silk of various colors.

Although the total revenue cannot compare to the sheer number of colorful brocade eggs...

However, the second-tier spirit silk produced is of higher value.

It is a stable and high-end source of income.

This also aligns with his identity as a disciple of Lingcan Peak.

Next up is his true core of combat power—the Battle Spirit Beast Legion.

Qin Shou meticulously checked everything, his confidence gradually growing:

My three natal spirit beasts:

Mystic Ice Fox: Second-tier perfected, ice-type main control, also skilled in illusion magic.

Golden Python: Second-tier perfected, gold-type main attacker, with strong armor and fierce strength.

Glazed Wood Kite: Second-tier perfected, wood-type support, healing, and control.

Thanks to the Beast Essence Pill, their growth rate is faster than that of other demonic beasts.

Other main second-tier spirit beasts:

Lei Peng: Mid-stage Tier 2, with astonishing combat power and speed.

Silver Horned Python: Late-stage Tier 2, water-type tank, crowd control.

Azure Water Pythons: Two, both at the mid-stage of the second tier.

Chong Shui Luan: Late Stage 2.

Crimson Flame Fox: Both are mid-stage Tier 2, with fire-type burst damage, used for harassment.

Winged Tiger: Three, including the one with the silver forehead, two are at the early stage of Tier 2, and one is at the mid stage of Tier 2. They are high-speed attacking wind-gold type.

Xuanmu Ape: Mid-stage of Tier 2, Wood-type Strength type, skilled in tending to spiritual plants.

Seven-Colored Cloud Silkworm: Mid-stage Tier 2, rare Illusion-type, Support, with huge potential.

Black Widow Arrow Spider Swarm (more than ten): All are mid-tier Tier 1, specializing in paralysis and sneak attacks.

The newly hatched Hidden Winged Water Butterfly swarm (fifteen): still in the juvenile stage, but all have grown to the mid-stage of the first tier, including the young butterfly that hatched from the egg of the Void Illusion Butterfly with amazing potential.

In addition, there is the Gray Feathered Roc, who has been stuck at the first-order perfection stage.

"Aside from the Gray-feathered Roc and some newly hatched spirit insects, the main force is basically all at Tier 2!"

Qin Shou felt a surge of pride welling up inside him.

Such a legion of spirit beasts would be enough for him to roam freely during the Foundation Establishment stage.

Even against a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak, their numbers and teamwork give them a fighting chance!

Not only that, before setting off, he also purchased a mid-grade spiritual weapon—the Thunderwood Sword—in the Blackwater Market.

It can be considered as a supplement to his beast-taming combat power.

If the beast taming is countered, one can still rely on the three elemental spiritual powers within their body to maneuver.

The three-day period passed in the blink of an eye.

At 7:00 AM on the fourth day, at the east gate of the market.

Qin Shou and Sun Wan met on time.

Sun Wan changed into a light blue outfit that was easy to move in.

Carrying a bulging storage bag on his back,

There was still a hint of tension in his expression, but he was much calmer than he had been three days ago.

Without much small talk, the two rode their respective spirit beasts towards the northeast.

He plunged headlong into that mysterious swamp.

After flying approximately one hundred miles, completely leaving the area covered by the market's array,

The surrounding environment suddenly became gloomy and oppressive.

Below lay an endless expanse of bubbling black mud and water.

Occasionally, one can see twisted, strange trees and jagged, pale animal bones.

The light was dim, and even the sounds seemed to be absorbed by the heavy humidity, making it exceptionally quiet, except for the sound of the spirit beast flapping its wings.

To ease tension and to foster understanding for better cooperation,

Sun Wan spoke first, her voice soft:

"Junior Brother Qin, this mission is dangerous."

We need to know each other well to cooperate effectively.

Senior Sister, I come from Flying Bird Peak, and my main cultivation techniques are related to bird control.

Besides the snow-feathered crane used for transportation

I also formed a contract with my natal spirit beast, the Wind Chaser Falcon.

Currently at the early stage of Tier 2, it excels at high-altitude reconnaissance and target locking, and is extremely fast.

She candidly revealed information about her natal spirit beast.

This already represents a considerable level of trust.

After all, for beast-taming cultivators,

The type and abilities of one's natal spirit beast are often important trump cards.

Qin Shou's heart stirred slightly; this Senior Sister Sun was indeed upright and forthright.

He hesitated for a moment, then felt that since the other party had already shown sincerity,

I shouldn't hide it entirely, especially since we'll be fighting side by side from now on.

"Senior Sister Sun is frank, and I admire her."

Qin Shou nodded and pointed to the gray-feathered roc beneath him.

"This is my mount, the Grey-feathered Roc, at the first-order perfect stage."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "In addition, I also tamed several demonic beasts for protection."

As he spoke, a thought flickered in his mind, and the two ordinary spirit beast pouches at his waist flashed with light.

Two ferocious pythons appeared, peeking their heads out of the spirit beast pouch.

A jade python and a one-horned water python in disguise, both possessing the aura of the second tier!

Sun Wan's eyes lit up, and she praised:

"Junior brother has actually cultivated two second-tier python-type spirit beasts! One of them is even at the late second-tier stage!"

No wonder Master values ​​it so highly.

With the help of two second-tier spirit beasts, safety is undoubtedly greatly increased.

Qin Shou smiled slightly, with a reassuring confidence in his expression:

"My master is very kind and has bestowed upon me some protective items."

To be honest, Senior Sister, Junior Brother still possesses one or two trump card spirit beasts bestowed upon him by Master.

It's just not convenient to show it to others easily.

As long as we proceed with caution during this exploration,

"With mutual support, we should be able to escape unscathed."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wan's worry indeed dissipated considerably.

Their gazes toward Qin Shou held a mixture of trust and envy.

To be accepted as a disciple by the Golden Core Peak Master is truly extraordinary!

Her anxiety was replaced by a sense of reassurance.

I think this mission might not be so scary after all.

"With your words of advice, I feel much more at ease."

Sun Wan smiled, and the atmosphere relaxed considerably.

"Then let's proceed according to plan, carefully investigate, and complete the mission as soon as possible!"

Riding their spirit beasts, the two remained vigilant and continued flying deeper into the swamp.

However, neither Qin Shou nor Sun Wan noticed.

Far behind them, several obscure auras...

Taking advantage of the swamp's natural terrain and miasma, they quietly followed up.

Soon after, they ventured into the swamp, about seven hundred miles deep, where the miasma was so thick it obscured the sun.

The sound of Qin Beast and Sun Wan's spirit birds flapping their wings was exceptionally clear above the swamp.

The hawk circling high in the sky suddenly let out a series of sharp screechs.

Its wings flapped rapidly, scattering blue feathers that represented the highest level of alert!

"High-energy reactions are detected directly in front and to the left and right! Be careful, it's an ambush!"

Sun Wan's expression changed drastically, and her voice tightened.

Before the words were finished, the miasma curtains in front, to the left, and to the right were violently torn open.

Six figures rode various magical artifacts or ferocious mounts.

Forming a perfect triangular formation, they trapped the two people firmly in the center above a black mud pit bubbling with eerie bubbles.

Those who came all concealed their true faces, or used secret methods to distort their features.

Or they might be wearing a blank metal mask.

But that undisguised killing intent and spiritual pressure,

But the pressure came.