Courtyard House: I'm an engineer, and a fairy godmother transferred me to a different position.

"Some people had coveted my cubs before, but the five of us stopped them. We thought you wouldn't dare to bother us anymore, but who knew there would be someone as reckless as you."

The burly man, transformed from the five-colored divine ox, stood in place, spitting out two streams of white vapor from his nostrils, and shouted in a voice like muffled thunder.

His hatred of humankind was long-standing—precisely because some humans had harmed his children.

This land has been peaceful for hundreds of years, but now the arrival of Minister Jiang and his entourage has stirred up trouble again.

Upon hearing this, Minister Jiang's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Minister Jiang realized that he was completely different from the demons and monsters outside who were tainted with violence; his heart was as pure as an uncarved jade.

Before Minister Jiang could respond, the other party had already revealed his background in detail. Such frankness could be considered a silent deterrent—besides him, there were four other beings of the same level hiding in the shadows.

Minister Jiang suddenly recalled the record in Yang Jian's memory, and it dawned on him.

"How should I address you?"

Minister Jiang asked in a slow voice.

"I am the Five-Colored Divine Ox!"

The booming sound made the air buzz.

A knowing smile flickered across Minister Jiang's lips.

It really was them.

"The Five-Colored Divine Ox... isn't it one of the Five Sacred Mountains' main deities?"

He nodded and murmured, the words fading from his lips before he could finish speaking.

The positions of the Five Sacred Mountains are guarded by the five-colored divine ox and divine eagle under the seat of Emperor Huang Feihu, the Heavenly Emperor of Mount Tai in the East; Mount Song in the Central Mountains, Mount Heng in the North, and Mount Hua in the West are also guarded by their respective divine generals.

Minister Jiang was naturally familiar with the name Huang Feihu, but this was the first time he had ever seen the Five-Colored Divine Ox.

This unexpected encounter, though surprising, delighted Minister Jiang.

All we need to do now is bring this spirit beast under our control.

"Arrogant brat, take this!"

Seeing Minister Jiang standing silently with a hint of a smile on his face, the Five-Colored Divine Ox immediately flew into a rage.

He planted his feet firmly on the ground, his body slightly lowered, and a powerful aura rose from his body, clearly gathering some kind of offensive force.

As expected of a black bull in human form, its temper was indeed violent, and it was ready to fight at the slightest disagreement.

"It's a pity Huang Feihu isn't here."

Minister Jiang sighed softly, "If he were here, perhaps we wouldn't have had to resort to arms."

After all, being both divine oxen, Huang Feihu might be able to communicate with them.

Even when facing this alone, Minister Jiang was not without options.

"Using the Heaven-Turning Seal is going too far and may harm his body... It seems we must use that item that we haven't used in a long time."

Having made up his mind, Minister Jiang slowly rolled up his sleeves.

"roar--!"

The five-colored divine ox had gathered its strength and suddenly opened its mouth to roar, a bright yellow flame bursting out from its throat!

The flames were unlike ordinary flames; they were not crimson, but rather shimmered with a golden, glass-like radiance.

This is the innate supernatural power of the Five-Colored Divine Ox, which can transform the bezoar within its body into true fire to burn enemies.

Those who used to poach on the island were mostly reduced to ashes by this attack; its temperature was beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

Minister Jiang remained unmoved, his hands forming a mudra.

In an instant, light flowed across his arms, and two dark iron chains roared out from his sleeves like dragons breaking through the sky.

"Demon-Sealing Chains, go!"

With a low shout, the iron chains transformed into two beams of mysterious light that shot straight ahead.

Those chains were once the old things that bound Tengyin to the endless void.

Minister Jiang has always called them "Demon-Suppressing Chains".

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This chain is specifically designed to subdue demons and monsters; its effectiveness is extraordinary.

Two streaks of dark light shot through the air, piercing directly through the bright yellow flames. As the flames scattered, the iron chains coiled around the body of the five-colored divine ox like snakes.

Before it could react, the divine ox was firmly bound, its cultivation seemingly sinking into a deep pool, unable to be lifted up even slightly.

Before I could even make a move, you attacked in a flash; while I stood still to think, you secretly plotted your murderous intent.

Minister Jiang strolled over to the divine ox, tapped it lightly with the tip of his boot, and his tone revealed a hint of reproach.

"What purpose could you have had intruding on this island if not to harm my offspring?"

Even though it was restrained by the chain, the sacred bull still struggled and twisted, growling angrily.

"If I said I just happened to be passing by...would you believe me?"

A subtle, enigmatic smile appeared on Minister Jiang's lips.

The divine ox didn't believe it, but what it said next surprised it even more.

"To be precise, I have come here specifically for you."

"—What?"

The divine ox was stunned. Although it had gained sentience, the meaning behind these words left it momentarily bewildered.

It raised its head and looked at the person in front of it with confusion.

Minister Jiang did not pay much attention to its expression.

Suddenly, the sound of clashing swords rang out from the distant mountains. He looked up and saw that on another peak, powerful energy surged and dust rose faintly.

The divine ox remained firmly chained to the ground, unable to move, its eyes fixed on Minister Jiang's words.

In its long memory, all those who landed on the island came for their offspring, so it never let any of them go.

In the past, all who came were driven away, but this time they encountered such a troublesome person.

Minister Jiang stood on high ground, with a clear view of the battle below.

He remained calm and showed no anxiety—such a scene was not difficult for his men.

"It seems that some of your companions have already engaged my men."

Minister Jiang turned his gaze back to the divine ox on the ground and spoke slowly.

The divine ox turned its neck and looked at those mountain peaks.

Although they all came to observe the arrival of outsiders, they did not discuss how to deal with it together, and each peak had its own leader.

This is the territory guarded by the black bull, and the commotion came from the territory where the goat and the basilisk were located.

"That's the mountain where the old goat and the flower snake live... Your men were lucky they didn't run into Monkey King and Mad Dog, otherwise they would have been in grave danger."

The outspoken Black Bull was completely unaware that he had let something slip and continued to mutter to himself.

From its words, we know that besides the goat and the basilisk, there are two more troublesome characters.

Minister Jiang merely smiled faintly, his eyes showing no trace of worry.

Minister Jiang realized that the apes and dogs mentioned in the words were the troublesome ones, but even the fiercest beasts were not a problem in his eyes.

However, another benefit came to mind—the beasts here have all become intelligent and spiritual. If the divine ox in front of them is like this, then the others must be as well.

They are pure of heart, untouched by worldly cunning, making them easier to deal with.

The echoes of fierce fighting came from the distant mountain peaks.

As for those beasts, Minister Jiang's entourage might be locked in a fierce battle with them, with no clear victor for the time being.

Minister Jiang was not in a hurry; sooner or later, these creatures would all fall under his command.

Even though wild beasts that have gained sentience are agile and understand human nature, their hearts remain as pure as the first snow.

Taking this territory under one's control is much easier than dealing with others—it only requires force to subdue them, without the need for words or scheming.

This is precisely why Minister Jiang prefers to associate with animals: here, the rule of the strong is the most straightforward.

And being a strongman is precisely the identity he is most familiar with.

"Goat...snakeskin?"

Minister Jiang frowned slightly, searched his memory for a moment, and a look of understanding suddenly flashed in his eyes.

He turned to look at the bound five-colored divine ox, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

The divine ox met his gaze and felt a chill creep down its spine for no apparent reason.

What is this person plotting? With its simple mind, it's impossible to guess.

"I know who you're talking about."

Minister Jiang nodded, "It's good to let them practice."

He reached out and grasped the chain, then dragged the sacred bull forward.

Goats and snakeskins are indeed rare opponents, which is a good opportunity for my men to hone their skills.

They may not have the upper hand yet, but Minister Jiang is not worried—after a long period of inactivity, one's muscles and bones need some time to stretch.

Once they fully unleash their full potential, the outcome will become clear.

So he stopped paying attention to the battle situation on the distant mountain peak and turned to walk towards the camp.

The sacred bull suddenly realized something and began to struggle fiercely, its roar filled with shock and rage:

"I am a divine beast of the Five Sacred Mountains! How dare you act like this!"

Minister Jiang didn't even turn his head, only letting out a light scoff:

"So what if it is?"

This cow has been repeatedly emphasizing its identity since the first time we met, which is truly laughable.

If it knew about its connection with Huang Feihu, I wonder what kind of expression it would have.

"What kind of skill is it to rely on this weird chain!"

The divine bull twisted its body unwillingly, "Have the guts to let go and fight again!"

Those who captured it in the past all harbored similar thoughts, but Jiang Shangshu's actions made it uneasy.

The chains bound the spiritual veins, preventing them from breaking free or shaking off; they could only be dragged along by the other party.

The man ignored its roar and continued walking steadily, as if he were holding nothing more than a silent vine.

Now he has no choice but to endure it—heavy iron chains bind his limbs tightly, making it impossible for him to move even an inch.

The Five-Colored Divine Ox attempted to persuade Minister Jiang with words, unaware that his intentions had already been seen through.

Those provocative words were like pebbles dropped into a deep pool, failing to create even the slightest ripple.

Minister Jiang was even a little surprised: this seemingly dull-witted divine beast actually knew how to use the method of provocation.

While others might be disturbed by such tricks, they were meaningless to him.

"To deal with a mind like yours, even without chains, I have a thousand ways to make you submit."

Minister Jiang shook his head, cutting off the conversation before the divine ox could speak again.

Their verbal sparring has gone on long enough.

Looking at the faint shadows of fighting shimmering among the distant mountains, Minister Jiang knew it was time to put an end to all of this.

"No need for further explanation."

"I'll subdue your other companions first, then you can talk."

The divine ox's eyes were full of disbelief, but Minister Jiang had no need to prove anything to it.

The sounds of clashing weapons coming from afar grew increasingly urgent. Without further delay, he grabbed the iron chain and leaped toward the adjacent mountain peak.

Just as the two were locked in combat, the battle on another mountaintop was quietly shifting.

The sharp clanging of metal against metal was incessant.

The two human figures were forced back step by step during the battle, and were even forced into a slightly disheveled state by the two strange beasts opposite them.

After another hard clash, the two used the force to retreat several feet, their robes fluttering in the wind.

"That damn goat... it's really troublesome."

Lei Zhenzi, suspended in mid-air, cursed under his breath, his gaze fixed on the tall, thin figure standing below with a gun.

He was just making a routine patrol of the airspace when this goat-like beast appeared without warning, its eyes piercing with hostility.