The Master of Beasts

Chapter 987 - 348_2

"Isn’t this quite normal? The lord’s cultivation isn’t high, so of course, these people will come swarming!" Han Kui sneered.

"Indeed, but it’s also time for us to showcase our abilities!"

"By the way, didn’t the lord previously send an application to the training base of the Dark Hand? Didn’t the commander send in newly trained Dark Hand operatives?" Zhuo Lin asked curiously.

"Yes, but I feel it’s not very reliable!"

Han Kui was somewhat helpless; besides Hong Lei, the rest were merely seventeen or eighteen-year-olds. The strongest was just three Third-Level Cultivators. Though they were powerful and talented, they were too immature and unsuitable for handling such matters.

As for Hong Lei, whose strength was even greater, Han Kui didn’t know how to describe him. He was too quirky and didn’t seem like he came from the Dark Hand base, and he was quite peculiar, giving off an unlucky vibe.

"Forget it, let’s handle it ourselves, anyway there’s not much left!"

Underground Second Floor

Hong Lei didn’t mind having a weaker superior; as a Dark Hand operative, following Chen Jiuge, the Vajra, didn’t bother him much. He just hoped that when Lord Vajra returned, he wouldn’t be tormented by his bad luck to death!

"What kind of fierce beast is this?"

Hong Lei had killed many fierce beasts but never cared to know their names after slaying them.

"This is a unicorn; its horn can emit a destructive beam, considered top-tier among Third-Level Fierce Beasts!"

"Crack"

Amidst the stunned guards and the unicorn’s terrified gaze, Hong Lei casually tore off the horn.

"Is it like this?"

As mana gathered, the horn in Hong Lei’s hand emitted a brilliant ray of light, aimed right at the elevator above and below. At this moment, the elevator door slowly opened, revealing Chen An’s figure.

"Captain!"

"What is this?"

Chen An faced the threatening beam, quickly shrouded in a layer of sturdy ice armor.

"Boom!"

"Hey, are you alright!"

Blocking the sudden attack, Chen An couldn’t help but spit out blood, angrily looking at the stranger before him, "What kind of thing is this? Outsiders aren’t allowed here. Didn’t you know?"

The slow-reacting Dark Hand guard carefully approached upon hearing this, "This is a member of Beast Master’s squad, he’s likely the squad leader."

"Squad? Leader?"

Chen An set his sights on Hong Lei, horrified to find that he couldn’t fathom Hong Lei’s cultivation.

"I think you’d better come out and talk!" Hong Lei pointed to the severely damaged elevator, feeling worried.

"The attack power was strong, but this elevator isn’t the usual type, using Fourth-Level Spiritual Ore, with numerous runes on it, impossible......."

Before Chen An could finish speaking, the elevator suddenly collapsed, and Chen An’s figure vanished before their eyes.

The two exchanged glances, and Hong Lei took a step back, "I did say he should come out first; it’s his own choice not to!"

This Dark Hand operative also found it peculiar; from the series of events, it seemed true, but Captain Chen An seemed... unlucky?

No.1 Arena, in Chen Jiuge’s office.

Andrew pointed to the newly arrived Dark Hand operatives, "Master, these are the support from the Dark Hand base; these three have the highest cultivation and talents!"

"Introduce yourselves!"

"Zi Wan, Third-Level Cultivation, Mage!"

"Chang Ming, Third-Level Cultivation, Martial Artist!"

"Zhang Ruo, Third-Level Cultivation, Sky Shooter!"

"Mage, Martial Artist, Sky Shooter, truly talented!" Chen Jiuge was a bit surprised.

Mage and Sky Shooter, these two professions require extremely high talent for cultivation. Though a Martial Artist is a common profession, their prowess is undeniable.

"Is there no one else besides these three?" Chen Jiuge turned to Andrew.

Chen Jiuge’s casual and somewhat dissatisfied attitude made Zi Wan frown, "Master, are we not satisfactory to you? Your cultivation seems less than....."

Before Zi Wan could finish, the Lightning Lion on her shoulder let out a roar.

The sound wasn’t loud, but it shook everyone’s heart, except for Chen Jiuge.

"Don’t interrupt when I’m speaking; considering your talent and new status, I’ll forgive you this time!" Chen Jiuge said coldly.

"Thank you, master!"

Embarrassed, Zi Wan lowered her head, but her pale face indicated her unease.

"There’s one stronger, a Fifth-Level Cultivator, but....."

"Fifth-Level Cultivator?" Chen Jiuge’s eyes brightened; Fang Lei was surprisingly generous, willing to offer a Fifth-Level Cultivator, unless it’s a spy? But isn’t it extravagant to use a Fifth-Level Cultivator as a spy?

"Master, this Fifth-Level Cultivator is a Calamity Body."

Chen Jiuge’s smile faltered, his mouth twitched, "Calamity Body?"

"Yes!"

At the same time, a loud noise erupted from below, giving Chen Jiuge a bad feeling, "Where is that cultivator?"

"Seems like on Underground Second Floor!"

"Fits the Calamity Body description!"

Without evidence, Chen Jiuge felt the commotion must be related to the Calamity Body.

........

"That’s how it went!"

Hong Lei shrugged helplessly, not thinking much of it; based on the commotion he caused at the Dark Hand base, this was nothing major.

But for the typical victim, Chen An’s feelings were quite different.

"Don’t you know you can’t act recklessly in the arena? Master, this person must be severely punished!" Chen An bowed to Chen Jiuge.

Actually, Chen An’s action was a probe; Hong Lei was a Fifth-Level Cultivation, irrespective of being a Calamity Body. If Chen Jiuge punishes Hong Lei, this Fifth-Level Cultivator would be resentful.

If not punished, even better; the rule against fighting in the arena is a regulation across the Dark Star, and Hong Lei had destroyed one of the elevators, even causing some damage to the Trial Base on Underground Third Floor.

Ordinarily, a Vajra suppressing such matters would be straightforward, but now isn’t ordinary times. Warehouse Master will likely not miss this opportunity.

Hank beside him frowned slightly, "That’s a severe statement."

"It’s odd; unicorns are just Third-Level Fierce Beasts. Once the horn is detached, it usually doesn’t maintain mana circulation. How did Mister Hong Lei accomplish this?"

Hong Lei scratched his head in confusion, "I don’t know; I just tried out of curiosity, and it turned into this?"

"Is this the Calamity Body? But it’s so irrational!" Hank couldn’t comprehend.

Chen Jiuge chuckled softly, "I don’t know much about Calamity Bodies, but being a god-given mystical physique certainly has peculiar aspects, not losing much, it’s no big deal!"

"But he broke the rules!" Chen An was restless.

"Chen An, I remember you’re the Captain of the Beast Team!"

"Yes, is there a problem, Beast Master? Anyone can report rule violations within Dark Star!"

"I see, then you can leave; you’re no longer part of Dark Star!" Chen Jiuge dismissively waved his hand.

"What did you say?"

"Strange, you’re a Fourth-Level Cultivator, don’t you understand? I said you can leave; you’re no longer part of Dark Star!"

"Though I don’t understand why you might feel you can negotiate with me, everything about you is laughable to me!"

"Alright, you can get out now!"

Chen An’s mind went blank, he’s no longer part of Dark Star?

"What a joke, who do you think you are!"

Chen An emitted intense frost, covering the floor with ice before he could act against Chen Jiuge. Hong Lei’s not-so-broad hand gently pressed on Chen An’s head.

"Though I don’t know what transpired, the trouble seems related to me. Since my boss is willing to bear responsibility, I won’t just stand and watch!"

"Boom"

The frost dissipated, and blood spilled from Chen An’s mouth, incredulous, "Qi Gong Master, how is this possible?"

"Get lost!"

Chen Jiuge’s gaze was icy; if possible, Chen Jiuge certainly wouldn’t spare Chen An’s life. However, Dark Star is a place of rules; even Star Lord Chong Yun wouldn’t dare break them.

At least within Dark Star’s territory, Chen Jiuge couldn’t kill Chen An.