Chapter 133: Beast-Taming Battle Sect

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Lan An gazed at the fading streak in the sky, musing that his grasp of the cultivation world remained incomplete.

Today, a rotund rogue wielded rockets and grenades. Who knew if tomorrow he'd face a conical-hat warrior brandishing an AK?

Curiosity piqued about the fat Fei Du Ji, Lan An's form abruptly vanished.

The Ten Thousand Mile Mirror, sensing the battle's end, shifted focus to other contestants.

Though capable of capturing myriad scenes, it prioritized combat, unable to track all 4,000+ contestants constantly.

Outside the Secret Realm, the crowd stomped in frustration, yearning to witness Lan An and Su Mei's encounter, thwarted by the mirror's shift.

Behind a rock, Su Mei, startled, rubbed her eyes. The youth had evaporated from her sight, chillingly elusive.

Slap…

A crisp sound rang out, her plump, rounded hips rippling. Su Mei jumped, clutching her rear, whirling around.

Lan An smirked, beholding her enchanting, delicate beauty up close, momentarily entranced.

Her sweet, intoxicating fragrance drew him to inhale deeply.

"Why spank me? Ouch, you owe me!" Su Mei, swiftly composed, batted her mesmerizing eyes, a heart-shaped glint flickering within.

Lan An felt a fleeting daze, but his soul force stirred, ancient scriptures glowing, restoring clarity.

Yet, he played the fool, gazing at her as if ensnared, eager to see her next move.

Seeing Lan An's smitten look, Su Mei's ruby lips curved triumphantly. No man, however mighty, could resist her charm arts.

"How did you find my hiding spot?" she probed, certain of his enchantment.

Lan An, eyes dazed, "honestly" replied, "Instinct. My gut led me to you!"

"Instinct?" Su Mei's eyes widened, pressing, "Explain!"

"My heart sensed half my life was here, so I came!" Lan An murmured, still "entranced."

"Pfft!" Su Mei pouted, her first taste of such cheesy lines, a strange warmth stirring within. She huffed, "What about Third Sister and the others?"

"They're all my treasures, each a piece of my life!" Lan An answered earnestly, baring his heart.

"Hmph, aren't you too greedy?" Su Mei planted hands on hips.

"Not at all. My heart's vast, capable of embracing all the women in the heavens!" Lan An puffed his chest confidently.

"This guy… where's this audacity for such nonsense?" Su Mei was speechless, a first for her.

Yet, recalling Third Sister's and his women's joy, she found his words oddly credible, not mere boasts.

"You said your heart sensed half your life here meaning me?" Su Mei's heart raced, her flawless face flushing like ripe apples.

"Exactly you! From the moment I saw you, I knew you were mine hence the spank!" Lan An declared "truthfully."

"You… hmph, if you weren't my sister's man, I'd cut your tongue!" Su Mei glared fiercely, her heart pounding uncontrollably.

"What if I don't join you?" she teased, eyes twinkling.

"I'd kidnap you and enforce house rules!" Lan An said sternly.

"This guy's too blunt!" Su Mei blushed, curious. "What rules? How enforced?"

"Like this!" Lan An lunged, seizing her slender, graceful waist, pulling her to his chest. He dove for her orchid-breath lips, claiming them fiercely.

"Mmph…"

Su Mei froze, a helpless moan escaping, her mouth sealed tight.

Lan An, ungentle, ravaged her luscious lips, his tongue prying past her pearly teeth, entwining her sweet tongue.

Smack, smack, smack…

He greedily drank her nectar, swallowing avidly, his masculine aura overwhelming her, rendering Su Mei limp, eyes wide as her first kiss was stolen.

"Daring to charm me? Let's see how I tame you!" Lan An thought, intensifying his assault on her tongue.

Not stopping there, his bold hand roamed to her firm, rounded hips, kneading firmly.

"Mmph, mmph… let… go!" Su Mei whimpered, tears welling in her seductive eyes.

Unskilled in close combat, against Lan An's Fourth-Revolution Body Cultivation, and mindful of Third Sister, she couldn't use lethal techniques, left defenseless.

Lan An's heart softened, gently kissing her lips once more, tenderly, before pulling back.

"That's the house rule merely the mildest tier…" he said, feigning enchantment, eyeing her teary gaze.

If she knew he'd resisted her charm, she'd bite him dead.

Su Mei quelled her thundering heart. Her sensitive body left her lower regions damp. Glaring at his smug face, she itched to slap him.

But seeing his empty left eye socket, her heart twinged, hand retracting.

"Hmph, no more of that. We're siblings, got it?" Su Mei admonished.

"Siblings?" Lan An blinked "confusedly."

"I'm Ruo Xue's senior sister; you're her man my little brother!" Su Mei explained.

"But I want to be your man!" Lan An "pouted."

"Hmph, whatever. Follow me, call me Sister Mei!" Su Mei huffed, hands on hips.

"Alright, Sister Mei!" Lan An scratched his head.

Su Mei sighed inwardly. Believing him charmed, she dreaded dispelling it, unsure how to face him. For now, she'd keep him close.

"Let's go. We need more points!" Su Mei adjusted her tousled hair, soaring off.

Lan An smiled mysteriously, dutifully trailing.

Days passed, the duo inseparable, slaying countless beasts, their points nearing 1,000.

Su Mei couldn't help but marvel at his terrifying prowess. Though his attacks seemed mechanical—supposedly due to her charm he dispatched foes effortlessly.

In battles, Su Mei's allure stripped beasts of reason, letting Lan An finish them, their synergy flawless.

Today, leaving the dunes, Su Mei resolved to surpass 1,000 points, aiming for the Sacred Spirit Ranking.

They reached a desolate swamp, home to dozens of Crocodile Fish wallowing in mud.

As usual, Su Mei produced her Pipa, sitting gracefully to play. Her enchanting, low notes seeped into the beasts' ears.

The Crocodile Fish grew frenzied, rearing up, roaring ferociously across the marsh.

Sweat beaded on Su Mei's brow; controlling so many beasts strained her, but for the Sacred Spirit Ranking, she gritted her teeth.

Seeing the beasts' frenzy and Su Mei's sweat-soaked hair, Lan An opted for a swift victory to spare her strength.

His hands clasped, Harmony Palm began condensing.

"Haha, fine Crocodile Fish perfect for my hunt!" a brash laugh echoed.

A youth in beast-hide robes, a cloth pouch at his waist, appeared midair, a small pet with glowing red eyes peeking from his chest.

Without a word, the youth gathered energy to slaughter the Crocodile Fish.

Su Mei nearly spat blood in rage. She'd labored to charm the beasts for Lan An, only for this interloper to steal her prey.

Lan An's eyes flashed with killing intent, the youth's arrogance igniting his fury.

"Harmony Palm!"

Three potent spiritual energies fused, targeting the airborne youth.

Sensing the attack's might, the youth sneered, his pouch quivering.

Roar…

A bone-chilling bellow erupted as a figure leaped from the pouch, swelling rapidly.

A beast, sturdy as steel, massive as a tank, materialized.

"Stone Rhino, Fourth-Order beast!" Jin Ni warned Lan An.

The Stone Rhino opened its maw, spewing earth and stone, forming a wall before the youth.

Boom…

Harmony Palm pierced the stone wall, relentlessly striking the Stone Rhino.

Roar…

It howled in agony, body pierced, yet its formidable defense kept it barely alive.

"Damn you, harming my beast you're dead!" The youth glared coldly, stowing the Stone Rhino in his pouch.

The pouch shook again, two more massive beasts emerging.

A Fire Gorilla, wreathed in flames, and a Fierce Bird with razor-sharp claws stood tall.

"Fire Gorilla and Fierce Bird, both Fourth-Order due to the Academy's array!" Jin Ni elaborated.

"Who is this guy, wielding so many beasts?" Lan An and Su Mei frowned, eyeing the haughty youth and his beasts.

Outside the Secret Realm…

The Seven Enforcers stared at the youth.

"Why's their disciple suddenly in our Academy?"

"I'm puzzled too. Didn't they always scorn our training methods?"

"Damn it, they're just flexing their disciple on us!"

"Hmph, Beast Taming War Sect let's see how great your disciple is!"

The Enforcers cursed in uproar.

"Relax, that kid won't take losses. A few mangy beasts can't touch him!" the Chief Enforcer Elder said calmly, arms crossed.

Hundred Faces watched the screen intently, murmuring, "Beast Taming War Sect, masters of taming and training fierce beasts, using them as primary combat force. Unexpectedly, they've joined the Academy this time."

Within the Secret Realm…

"Fire Gorilla, Fierce Bird crush him!" the youth commanded from midair, pointing at Lan An.

Roar…

With deafening roars, Fire Gorilla charged, scorching the earth in its wake.

Fierce Bird, fiercer still, swooped, its claws slashing from above.

Seeing this, and the youth's smug certainty of victory, Lan An sneered disdainfully.

The youth, catching Lan An's expression, smirked, "Overestimating yourself? High talent doesn't make you invincible. Before my beasts, you're a joke!"

Confident, he knew Lan An's trial achievements meant superior personal combat. But with his elite, hand-picked beasts, he feared no one.

Lan An didn't bother responding.

Roar… Screech…

With a thought, Earth Bear and Fire Phoenix materialized, their aura surpassing the youth's beasts.

Earth Bear eyed the charging Fire Gorilla, roaring, its mighty arm cloaked in Earth spiritual energy, punching fiercely.

Fire Gorilla, belligerent, condensed flames on its fist, clashing head-on.

Boom!

Like meteors colliding, Fire Gorilla staggered back dozens of steps.

Earth Bear, fueled by battle lust, pursued relentlessly, locking down its foe.

Above, Fierce Bird, once unrivaled, shed feathers under Fire Phoenix's assault, eyes brimming with primal fear.

As a divine bird, even Lan An's conjured Fire Phoenix instilled instinctual dread in Fierce Bird.

Under its ferocious attacks, Fierce Bird bled profusely.

The youth, once brimming with confidence, stood petrified.

His prized beasts, which felled countless prodigies, were meant to dominate the Academy, even dismissing Lan An's talent.

Yet, Lan An's two techniques shredded his beasts, shattering his arrogance.

"Growl!" His chest pet, eyes blazing red, demanded to fight.

"No, you're my trump card for Ninth-Grade powers!" the youth refused.

Seeing his beasts near defeat, he thought venomously, "I've plenty more beasts losing two's nothing…"

He ordered telepathically, "Self-detonate!"

Tears welled in the beasts' eyes, their master commanding death.

Bound by master-servant contracts, they couldn't disobey.

Before the crowd's shocked gaze, Fire Gorilla and Fierce Bird swelled…

Exploding midair.

Earth Bear, caught in the blast, dissolved into the ether.

Fire Phoenix lost part of its form.

As smoke cleared, Lan An's eyes glinted, noting the youth's vanished form. He chuckled, "Interesting. The world's full of hidden dragons. Next time, your dog's life is mine!"

The youth preserved his trump card; Lan An hid his own.

With many foes, especially Ninth-Grade powers, he couldn't reveal all.

The trial, mere days old, would peak mid-to-late, when Lan An would unleash his full arsenal…

To reign supreme.