Chapter 507: Chapter 507

Time passed slowly, and the World War was drawing near. Currently, Blue Planet’s list of participants still consisted of the same ten individuals.

Although Lin Nian, who had developed a beastmaster space, Gu Qingyi, who had been trained by Manager Ying, and Fang Lan, who had been cultivating under Squirrel God, were confident enough to challenge the Psychic King of Ahsan, the Time King of the Snow Federation, and the Mechanical King of the Eagle Federation, none of them had issued their challenges yet.

The main reason was that these three, Ahsan, the Snow Federation, and the Eagle Federation, had all entered ascension realms just before the World War, aiming to advance from level 6 to Legendary. While they were inside, Lin Nian and the others couldn’t challenge them.

Clearly, these individuals had chosen a different path from Lu Ran, opting to maximize their levels before the war. Those who had made the same choice as Lu Ran were the group from Xia. Instead of rushing to break through to Legendary, they focused on digesting their legacies as divine messengers.

While level was an important factor in determining the outcome of a battle, so were skills and accumulated experience. As divine messengers, steady and solid progress could still lead to rapid growth in strength. There was no need for the Xia group to gamble in ascension realms. The risks simply weren’t worth it.

On this day, Lu Ran was training in the Time Domain, working on his Soul Amplification. Among the few beastmaster skills that could directly enhance his familiars’ combat power, Flame Spirit, Soul Amplification, and Time Acceleration were the most prominent.

Flame Spirit, having devoured the Flame of Life, was now difficult to level up even with the boost from the imperial seal. Time Acceleration, as a rare Time-attribute skill, was naturally slow to progress through normal training. However, by using Super Beast Mimicry to borrow Baby Cloud’s experience with Time Acceleration, Lu Ran had found a shortcut.

As for Soul Amplification, the key to Captain Doofus’ soul evolution, it was naturally Lu Ran’s main focus. After all, his soul clone required daily nurturing through Soul Amplification to achieve significant improvements. This was the trump card Lu Ran had prepared.

In his estimation, the lethality of Three-Blade Style Captain Doofus during its evolution period would surpass even Six-Path Flower’s. According to the rules announced by Limitless City, if a beastmaster demonstrated exceptional tactics or skills, they would receive additional points.

Thus, Lu Ran had high hopes for Captain Doofus’ Soul Evolution, counting on it to help him dominate the World War and help him secure the MVP title.

“The Divine Deer is awake!”

Day after day of training had made Lu Ran lose track of time. Although only a few days had passed in the outside world, for Lu Ran and his familiars in the Time Domain, it felt like an eternity. Enduring the strain of rapid time flow while maintaining focus on their training had left their spirits numb.

This applied not just to Lu Ran but to all his familiars. Captain Doofus and Sudden Death King were the most impressive. These two, who hadn’t even reached level 70 initially, had managed to push their levels up purely through grueling special training and combat tempering, without using any special resources.

How long this process had taken was something only Lu Ran and his familiars knew.

“The Divine Deer is awake? That means the World War is about to begin.”

Wiping his face, Lu Ran stepped out of the Time Domain upon hearing Manager Ying. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel-fire.net

In the rainforest, the Divine Deer had indeed awakened and was blessing the plants along the path.

As Lu Ran approached, the Divine Deer turned to look at him.

“You’ve grown much stronger again. At this rate, it won’t be long before you surpass me.”

“It’s all thanks to your help,” Lu Ran said sincerely.

He truly was much stronger now. Strong enough that even his soul clone could easily defeat the Tree Monarch. Well, the Tree Monarch from back then, at least. The current Tree Monarch had grown through the internal team battles, undergoing a complete transformation. A mere soul clone wouldn’t stand a chance now.

“I’ve already met with Squirrel God. With the World War imminent, regardless of whether Stellar Moon or Blue Planet wins, the two worlds will undergo significant changes.

“I’ve decided to return to Stellar Moon and convene a Kin Conference to discuss the future of Stellar Moon with the Divine Turtle, Ghost Mother, the Void God, and the Underworld God. It’s also an opportunity to introduce the timekeeper to the other kin.” The Divine Deer glanced at Manager Ying.

Manager Ying licked its paw.

A gathering of divine dragons’ kin?

Lu Ran asked, “Should I accompany you?”

The Divine Deer nodded. “Before this, I believed Blue Planet, represented by you, had the upper hand in the World War organized by Limitless City. However, after receiving new information, I’m no longer certain. In any case, as Blue Planet’s leading figure, you should come with me to meet the other kin.

“The messengers of the kin belong to different factions, and intelligence hasn’t been shared yet. It’s best to clarify things before the war.”

Lu Ran nodded, then showed the black moon mark on the back of his hand to the Divine Deer.

“But Lord Divine Deer, I’ve been marked by the Wishful Dream God now. According to Squirrel God, the God of Battle under the Chaos Dragon God has also awakened and is looking for me. When I get there, you’ll have to protect me.” He put on a fearful expression.

The Divine Deer stared at the black moon mark on Lu Ran’s hand, stunned. “What is this?”

Lu Ran looked innocently at Manager Ying. “You haven’t told Lord Divine Deer yet?”

“Meow~. I forgot.” Manager Ying pouted.

I’m not your mom. You should handle your own mess!

Under the Divine Deer’s increasingly displeased gaze, Lu Ran coughed dryly and said, “Alright, alright. It’s something that happened during the ascension realm. I never got the chance to mention it.

“Long story short, the imperial seal originally contained the Wishful Dream God’s consciousness. We accidentally discovered it and destroyed it. Then, I ended up with this mark.”

The Divine Deer was speechless.

You really can’t stay out of trouble, can you?

“What’s the current state of the imperial seal?”

“Now, Six-Path Flower has taken over the imperial seal. Thanks to its presence, it’s successfully upgraded to the Legendary grade. Overall, thanks to the Legendary imperial seal, the Blue Planet faction has made significant progress.”

The Divine Deer opened its mouth, closed it, then opened it again...

Finally, it gritted its teeth and said, “Next time, tell me about such things immediately.”

“Ah, Lord Divine Deer, did you want to become the imperial seal’s spirit?”

“No!” The Divine Deer was furious.

Manager Ying chuckled. “Alright, alright. What’s done is done. This is all Limitless City’s fault. I doubt the Dream God would dare to use outdated grudges against current officials.”

If it dares to come, I’ll gather all the kin and capture it for breeding! Manager Ying muttered inwardly.

The Void God and the others were still formidable. A single Dream God wouldn’t stand a chance.

“I’ll make arrangements. I’ll gather my familiars, end the training, and head to Stellar Moon! After such intense training, a break before the war would be good.”

Seeing that the matter was brushed aside, Lu Ran quickly changed the subject.

“Go on, go on.” Manager Ying was eager too.

Finally, the domain can be lifted.

“Go ahead.” The Divine Deer sighed, unsure whether bringing Lu Ran along was a good idea.

However, introducing Manager Ying’s identity couldn’t be done without Lu Ran.

During the meeting, the Dream God and the God of Battle won’t both come after us, right?

Before leaving Blue Planet, Lu Ran informed many people. After his departure, Fang Lan, Gu Qingyi, and the others also ended their special training. By now, the three kings of Ahsan, the Snow Federation, and the Eagle Federation had already emerged from their ascension realms.

While level 6 ascension realms weren’t easy, as the leading figures of their respective countries, the three had successfully cleared them and advanced to Legendary beastmasters. Their exact scores and losses, however, remained unknown.

With their training stopped, Fang Lan and the others were ready to stir things up. Not long after, a level 5 beastmaster, the Five Poisons Saintess of Xia, cleared the Road to Kingship and issued a challenge to the freshly promoted level 7 Legendary beastmaster, Oub of the Eagle Federation.

The moment this challenge was announced, the entire Blue Planet was shaken. The Five Poisons Saintess, though one of Xia’s more prominent beastmasters, was still seen by many as far from deserving the title of Top Ten Kings.

What the hell is this? How dare she?

“The Five Poisons Saintess, originally named Fang Lan, is Lu Ran’s adoptive elder sister. As an orphan, Lu Ran was raised by her family. Are they planning to take on the world together?”

By now, with Lu Ran’s fame skyrocketing, Fang Lan’s relationship with him was no secret. However, no one expected that, at the last moment, his stepsister would also throw her hat into the ring as a mere level 5 beastmaster.

In the Eagle Federation, Oub, the Father of Mechanics, glared at the challenge announcement, deeply displeased.

“If it were Lu Ran, fine. But now, every random person thinks they can step over me to rise? Do you think I broke through to Legendary for nothing?”

Without hesitation, he entered the King’s Domain and accepted the challenge. In no time, a massive audience of beastmasters gathered to watch this battle of kings.

In the arena, Fang Lan, dressed in black combat attire with purple hair, stood with her hands in her pockets, blowing bubbles with what looked like a poison sac. She calmly watched Oub stride onto the stage with a grim expression.

“Five Poisons Saintess, was it...?”

Before Oub could finish, Fang Lan interrupted, “That’s me. I’m in a hurry, so let’s get this started.”

“Insolent!” Oub snorted coldly.

The spectators, including many potential Kings and beastmasters from Limitless City, couldn’t understand where Fang Lan’s confidence came from. That was, until both sides summoned their familiars.

Oub brought out three level 71–72 Superior-Overlord Mechanical familiars. On the other hand, Fang Lan summoned a level 60 quasi-Legendary Ten Thousand Poisons Mother Tree, a level 60 Superior-Overlord serpent with the Xiang Liu bloodline, and a level 60 Superior-Overlord Undead whip.

The moment the familiars appeared, the crowd was stunned, Oub included. He hadn’t expected Fang Lan to possess a quasi-Legendary familiar.

“Whip him! Whip him!”

Among the spectators, Xia Ri, who had once received 100 lashes from Fang Lan, was equally shocked by her sudden rise in strength. She suspected that Lu Ran must have had a hand in this. Xia Ri’s expression was one of envy and bewilderment.

The battle began with Fang Lan’s whip striking the ground, instantly enveloping Oub in a vast spatial domain.

Oub was startled. Even though he tried to counter with his own domain, his activation speed as a Legendary beastmaster was actually slower than a level 5’s.

Just as the Eagle Federation’s beastmasters thought that a mere domain couldn’t possibly restrain Oub, the battle fell into an eerie silence. Only the domain remained on the stage, its interior completely still. It was as if Oub couldn’t break free.

“Is this the sealing domain taught by Squirrel God? I heard that without overwhelming power, the only way out is to exhaust the seal’s energy.”

Those in the know, like Gu Qingyi, leaning against a tree, observed the battle with a smile.

As Oub remained motionless, his supporters grew increasingly anxious. Worse still, the Ten Thousand Poisons Mother Tree outside the domain began inserting its vines into the domain, releasing toxic gas. In moments, the sealing domain transformed into a poisonous prison.

For over half an hour, the battlefield remained unchanged. The various Limitless Cities were eerily quiet until Fang Lan voluntarily dispelled the domain, revealing Oub and his three familiars, who were all deeply poisoned.

By now, the three Mechanical familiars’ armor had corroded into purple liquid metal, dripping onto the ground. Oub’s face was purple as he vomited bile, his protective suit long since disintegrated.

At this moment, the entire Blue Planet fell silent. Fang Lan lashed out again, her whip extending to drag them off the stage.

An upset in the King’s Battle. The woman standing alone on the stage left many dumbfounded.

“That’s impossible!” the Kings of Ahsan and the Snow Federation exclaimed in horror.

If Oub, who was no weaker than them, couldn’t put up a fight, did that mean they stood no chance either...?

“The Saintess is amazing!”

Compared to these powerhouses, Xia’s beastmasters adapted much faster. Although they didn’t understand how, since the Five Poisons Saintess was Lu Ran’s sister, they accepted it without question.

“Ahhh, the whip! Why reward the opponent? Sis, whip me instead!”

“I’m done for. I think the Saintess has cast a love-at-first-sight curse on me.”

“If I marry the Saintess, does that mean I’ll be Lu Ran’s sister-in-law?” A female student gushed excitedly.

With just one battle, Fang Lan had effortlessly gained countless fans. Amid the chaos, Gu Qingyi stepped forward with a faint smile, locking eyes with a burly man standing dazed in the King’s Domain.

“Snow Federation King, Jackov. We still have unfinished business. Let’s settle it today.”

At the same time, Lin Nian floated out on a wave of telekinesis, calmly meeting the silent gaze of Ahsan’s King, Almi.