Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Pursuers!
Boom!
A loud explosion echoed, and White Mitchell was forcibly knocked flying, brutally crashing onto a piles of rocks not far away.
In an instant, the pile of rocks turned into fine dust.
Everyone’s heart clenched fiercely.
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At this critical moment, they could not afford any mishap to befall White Mitchell!
If anything happened to White Mitchell, the God of Heaven War and his group would be completely clueless about what to do next.
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One could say that White Mitchell was the backbone of their group, the nucleus around which God of Heaven War and Earth War God rotated; their belief, their faith, their support!
Without White Mitchell, the God of Heaven War and Earth War God would be left in an utter state of chaos.
All this while, although their abilities were sufficient to hold their own, it wasn’t until they entered the Forbidden Land that they truly understood their insignificance.
If it wasn’t for White Mitchell constantly pushing and supporting them from behind, they wouldn’t have made it this far.
This was true before, and it was even more so now.
White Mitchell had instructed them to distract the Savage Ancient Elephant, but had taken the most dangerous job onto himself.
Attacking the Savage Ancient Elephant head-on was risky – one small misstep and he could be pulverized by the elephant.
Seeing the scene of White Mitchell being thrown back, the hearts of the God of Heaven War and Earth War God nearly shattered.
“Superior!!!”
The God of Heaven War roared in desperation, he did not hesitate and with a swift pace darted towards the location where White Mitchell was thrown.
Observing this, The Earth War God also did not want to be left behind and hurriedly followed.
In a short while, both of them reached the piles of rocks.
They saw a figure, covered in blood, lying embarrassingly within the pile of rocks.
“Superior!”
The God of Heaven War’s eyes were filled with tearful anxiety, truly worried that something might happen to White Mitchell.
But, just then, White Mitchell’s figure slowly started standing up.
“Cough, cough, cough…” White Mitchell coughed a few times and spit out a mouthful of coagulated blood.
However, fortuitously, White Mitchell’s condition didn’t seem to be too appalling.
“I’m fine.” White Mitchell waved his hand, signaling to the two.
Phew!
The God of Heaven War along with his companion’s heart, laden with a giant rock of concern, were only late to alleviate the tension.
But, what they don’t know is that, White Mitchell’s situation was far from optimistic.
The strength of the Savage Ancient Elephant was extremely powerful, although White Mitchell was only hit once, it felt as if every bone in his body was shattered.
Even his internal organs were stirring from the hit.
“That was close. If it weren’t for me practicing the Emperor’s Decision, I’m afraid that this hit would have torn me apart.” White Mitchell secretly rejoiced.
The formidable part of the Emperor’s Decision lies in physical strength.
Those who practice the Emperor’s Decision have far superior physical strength compared to ordinary Transcendents.
If practiced to the utmost limit, it could potentially lead to Body Sanctification, becoming indestructible. Ordinary blades, even powerful Transcendents, would not be able to inflict any harm.
Unfortunately, White Mitchell had just started practising the Emperor’s Decision and was far from reaching the state of Body Sanctification.
Otherwise, the strength of this Savage Ancient Elephant wouldn’t have inflicted any harm on him.
“It seems, I’m still lacking.” White Mitchell quietly said to himself, contemplating about the training of the Emperor’s Decision.
However, training the Emperor’s Decision was not something that could be achieved overnight.
Therefore, White Mitchell did not dwell on it for long.
Later, after taking a deep breath, White Mitchell made his way towards the Savage Ancient Elephant.
Initially, the Savage Ancient Elephant, as huge as a small mountain, was now lying in a pool of blood, its gigantic body immobile.
“This Savage Ancient Elephant is really strange, quite contrary to its usual behavior.” Lucy walked over, enquired about White Mitchell’s condition, and then expressed her confusion.
Regarding this, White Mitchell did not explain much.
Put simply, this Savage Ancient Elephant had been controlled by the seven-colored swallow-tailed kite and had became its puppet, serving it.
Everything the Savage Ancient Elephant did was as commanded.
Even if White Mitchell released the oppressive power of the Red Fire Azure Bird, it would not affect it.
This was proof enough that the Savage Ancient Elephant had actually fallen under the command of the seven-colored swallow-tailed kite.
A Spiritual Beast that willingly falls from grace can do anything.
White Mitchell wasn’t too surprised by the peculiar behavior of the Savage Ancient Elephant.
However, due to the complications involving both the nine-colored swallow-tailed kite and the Red Fire Azure Bird, and because it wasn’t convenient to disclose it to everyone, White Mitchell chose to conceal it.
Then, he had the God of Heaven War and Earth War God extract the beast core from the body of the Savage Ancient Elephant and take it away.
This was a high-grade Spiritual Beast, far stronger than the Wind Wolves they had encountered earlier.
The core of the beast housed an enormous amount of power.
Its usefulness was profound, regardless of whether it was used for cultivation or other purposes.
Some would incorporate the beast core into their Spiritual Artifacts; a Spiritual Artifact possessing a beast core could harness a fraction of a Spiritual Beast’s power.
The effects when put into use could be beyond anyone’s imagination.
The beast core of the Savage Ancient Elephant, whether it’s embedded into a weapon or an armor, can exhibit the power of the Savage Ancient Elephant.
If embedded into a weapon, it could possibly augment the weapon with tremendous force, capable of delivering a fatal blow to enemies.
If embedded into armor, it could significantly increase its defensive properties.
Of course, these matters had nothing to do with White Mitchell. He only knew that the beast core had tremendous value. If he were to leave it unattended, it would be a waste of heavenly proportions.
After taking care of all this, White Mitchell and his party resumed their journey to the core area of Bald Dragon Island.
Elsewhere, shortly after they left, a treasure-hunting squad appeared in the area they had just vacated.
“Is this…a Savage Ancient Elephant?” gasped the five-man squad as they laid their eyes on the carcass of the Elephant, unable to divert their attention.
This was a Savage Ancient Elephant, after all!
Known for its astonishing defenses, ordinary Innate Experts wouldn’t dare provoke it.
However, to their astonishment, such a powerful Spiritual Beast had actually been killed.
Who could have done this?
Who could be so powerful?
Everyone couldn’t help but exchange startled glances.
Then, unable to contain their curiosity, someone speculated, “Boss, could it be that Dragon Realm kid? It seems like they were the ones ahead of us.”
Dragon Realm kid?
The leader of the group furrowed his brow upon hearing this.
The ‘Dragon Realm kid’ they were referring to was of course White Mitchell and his party.
This small squad was, in fact, on the same Spirit Boat as White Mitchell when they set foot on the island.
They were acting on Mr. Leon’s orders to track down White Mitchell and his party.
Unexpectedly, while they didn’t find White Mitchell and his party, they stumbled upon the carcass of a Savage Ancient Elephant.
This certainly wasn’t good news for them.
If this Savage Ancient Elephant was indeed killed by White Mitchell’s group, it would be utterly horrifying.
It would mean that White Mitchell’s group was capable of killing them, too.
They had never imagined that this seemingly unimpressive group of youngsters could possess such tremendous power.
This level of power terrifies them, it suffocates them!
“No way! Absolutely no way! Considering how powerful the Savage Ancient Elephant is, even a Foundation Establishment Transcendent wouldn’t dare to confront it directly. How could these youngsters possibly possess such capability?” the leader outright denied it.
“Boss, then who do you think killed this Savage Ancient Elephant?” the squad members asked, looking to their leader.
Who did it?
The leader frowned. This question had him stumped.
If they were to talk about anyone on the island capable of killing the Savage Ancient Elephant, it would surely be someone from the four big cities.
However, the people from the four big cities were still behind them, and were not as fast.
Of course, this wasn’t because they were faster or the people from the four big cities were slower.
They were, in essence, the plowmen paving the way for these city-dwellers.
Their role was to move ahead and act as shields for those from the four cities.
If there was any danger, those from the cities would avoid it immediately.
And more than half of their loot, due to their relationship with the four cities, had to be handed over to the people from the cities.
If they dared to disobey the four cities’ orders, they would not be able to treasure hunt on Bald Dragon Island anymore, and might even die on the spot.
Thus, they had no other options.
After all, their power isn’t as mighty as that of the Four Great Cities.
They can’t surpass them in strength or backing.
This was the fate of these ordinary people.
Against this, they had no choice but to endure with forbearance.
Even if the people of the Four Great Cities urged them to commit actions against their consciences, they could only dutifully carry them out, daring not to resist at all.
This time was no exception.
Although Mr. Leon promised many benefits, they all knew deep down that once they truly killed White Mitchell, the treasures on him might not necessarily end up in their hands.
But in order to survive, to get a share of profit, and to win over the people of the Four Great Cities, they must act this way.
Therefore, they must catch White Mitchell, no matter what!
Thinking of this, the leader declared decisively, “No matter who it is, it definitely won’t be those kids. We must hurry and catch up so we don’t let them escape. Wealth and glory are within our grasp, brothers, we must fight!”
“Fight!”
Hearing this, everyone’s eyes turned icy and soon after, the group quickly advanced.
Meanwhile, after dealing with the Savage Ancient Elephant, White Mitchell and his group found a safe place to rest temporarily.
Although White Mitchell had successfully killed the Savage Ancient Elephant, he had sustained minor injuries. It was an opportune moment to remedy them.
God of Heaven War took some clean water and gauze to bandage White Mitchell’s wounds.
Witnessing God of Heaven War’s proficient first aid and wound dressing technique, Lucy’s eyes sparkled with surprise.
“How do you men possess such superior bandaging skills?” Lucy couldn’t resist asking.
Superior bandaging skills?
Hearing these words, White Mitchell and the others were taken aback before casting a questioning look at Lucy.
Lucy looked puzzled.
Was there something wrong with her question?
In the Beast Controlling Sect, the male disciples never bandaged their own wounds.
Not because they were lazy or felt entitled, but because when they were injured, they generally used spiritual medicine to stop the bleeding.
Only the female disciples would bandage wounds like God of Heaven War did.
To the male disciples, such an action was too time-consuming and not worth their effort.
“If the wounds aren’t bandaged, there’s a risk of infection.” Those were White Mitchell’s casual words in response.
Infection?
Hearing this unfamiliar term, Lucy looked completely baffled.
As far as she knew, they never cared about such issues as they had the Spirit Pill of the Beast Controlling Sect, so they didn’t need to worry at all.
Spirit Pill?
Upon thinking of this, Lucy looked at White Mitchell and the others with an apologetic expression.
“I almost forgot, they’re just ordinary people. How could their living conditions compare to those of us disciples of the Beast Controlling Sect?” She mumbled dispiritedly.
In her perspective, if White Mitchell and his group were choosing to bandage their wounds, it must be because they were too poor.
Too poor to afford the Spirit Pill and elixirs.
Unlike the disciples of the Beast Controlling Sect, to whom such injuries were downright trivial.
Not to mention anything else, they could even consume them like meals without feeling any pain.
This was indeed the difference between people.
But, Lucy didn’t look down on White Mitchell and his group because they were poor.
On the contrary, she felt more sympathy and admiration for them.
In her eyes, although White Mitchell and his group were poor, their tough, unyielding spirits and unwavering wills were something ordinary people simply couldn’t match.
Perhaps their harsh living conditions had shaped their distinctive attributes.
Compared to them, the privileged disciples of the Beast Controlling Sect barely amounted to anything.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that if the disciples of the Beast Controlling Sect and White Mitchell’s group were put into dire conditions,
With no help whatsoever, those who would ultimately survive would certainly be White Mitchell’s group.
Nobility from humble beginnings!
Constant self-improvement!
These are the qualities that set White Mitchell and his companions apart from others.
Thinking of this, Lucy sincerely admired White Mitchell and his companions, and even had a faint admiration for them in her heart.
From a young age, she had been living in a privileged environment, assuming that the world in her eyes was the entire world.
But not until she participated in this exploration to Emperor Qing’s Relics did she realize that the whole world is far more complicated than she imagined.
It’s not just about danger, but also about human nature.
Here, everyone wants to kill one another, and everyone is trying their best to grab resources.
Here, even if you are lazy for just a second, you could face a disaster.
Survival of the fittest!
Jungle law!
This is the unchanging principle of Emperor Qing’s Relics, this is the true face of the world.
As for the peace within the Beast Controlling Sect, it is merely an act put on by people to protect themselves.
Once you leave the Beast Controlling Sect, a bloody storm is sure to follow.
“I was really foolish before, I naively thought that everyone in the world is like my fellow disciples, and every place is as beautiful as Beast Controlling Sect.” Lucy couldn’t help but smile bitterly in her heart.
If it wasn’t for following White Mitchell and his companions this time, she would not have been able to see or experience these things.
Moreover, if White Mitchell did not exist, she probably would have died in Emperor Qing’s Relics long ago, and could not have survived until now.
Upon thinking of this, Lucy felt as if her mind suddenly became clear.
“I will remember this experience forever!” Lucy said resolutely.
She wanted to remember this experience.
Not because this experience was surprising, or because this experience was fun.
But because this experience would forever remind her that you can’t be ignorant of the world outside or see only a small part of it.
The world is vast and full of dangers.
Not everyone is your friend, and not everyone is your enemy.
Yes, not everyone is your enemy.
At least, White Mitchell and his companions aren’t.
These three strangers who had met by chance might sometimes be a bit domineering, but everything they did was for the sake of protecting themselves with the utmost effort.
They could have chosen not to do so since everyone was merely strangers who had met by chance. If it wasn’t for Emperor Qing’s Relics, their lives probably would have never intersected.
Regardless, White Mitchell and his companions had chosen to keep her by their side and protect her.
Of course, White Mitchell claimed that having her by their side would allow them to better understand Spiritual Beasts.
However, Lucy knew in her heart.
She couldn’t help much. Without her, White Mitchell and his companions could still overcome the difficulties ahead of them, although it may take a bit more time.
On the contrary, she, a Beast Tamer who had lost her Spiritual Beast, was a complete burden in their team.
Not adding more trouble was already quite good.
The so-called genius of the Beast Controlling Sect is simply a joke.
Lucy bitterly smiled again. From now on, if anyone mentioned the word ‘genius’ from the Beast Controlling Sect in front of her, she would wonder if the person was mocking her.
These so-called geniuses are nothing more than flowers in a greenhouse.
Compared with people like White Mitchell, they simply can’t be compared.
In the path of cultivation, although talent is important, are there not countless ones with outstanding talents throughout history?
However, how many of them could truly achieve something?
On the contrary, those who finally reach the peak are all people who have gone through various trials and possess a firm will.
Only such people can achieve success in the path of cultivation.
What’s more, in Lucy’s opinion, White Mitchell and their inherent talents are not bad at all.
Being in the Innate Fourth Stage and being able to kill a Savage Ancient Elephant whose power is comparable to a Foundation Establishment expert, such talent definitely deserves the word ‘genius’, if not outright beastly.
“Maybe, I can really recommend them to the Beast Controlling Sect. With their talents, I believe the Beast Controlling Sect will not turn them away.” Lucy mumbled to herself.
But just as she thought of this idea, there was a rustling sound coming from the dense forest not far away…