Only I am Venerable

Chapter 285: Chapter 283: It’s Not Easy to Be a Master

PFFT!

Qin Li couldn’t hold it in and just burst out laughing. If the person before him wasn’t an absolute beauty with a body so hot it could cause a nosebleed, Qin Li would have loved to just roll on the ground laughing without a care in the world.

’Damn, can you even call this a Spirit Beast?’ he thought. ’If she brought this talent to my old world, would anyone else even stand a chance at an Oscar?’

Seeing Qin Li bent over with laughter, the black-clothed woman’s expression changed in an instant. Her brows furrowed as she glared and said coldly, "Am I that funny?"

"Haha... No... You’re not that funny." ’You’re absolutely hilarious!’ Qin Li thought.

But if he actually said that out loud, he probably wouldn’t ever have to leave the Golden Palace’s defensive perimeter. This woman would surely camp out here forever just to get her revenge.

"Um, you’re the master’s black python pet?" After a long moment, Qin Li finally managed to stop laughing, but he couldn’t hide the smile lingering on his face.

She She...

Just imagine the difference between a small snake, about a meter long, and a massive python a hundred meters long and as thick as a water tank. And then that massive python calls herself "Little She She"...

It was just too ridiculous for words!

"That’s right, it’s me. You already know, so... don’t you want to accept me?" The black-clothed woman’s expression changed at a stunning speed. Now, her face was wreathed in smiles, and her gaze was as soft as flowing water as she looked at Qin Li, as if she hadn’t just been mocked at all.

In reality, the Snake Woman already hated this damned little brat to the bone. A mere whelp who hadn’t even reached the Venerable Realm actually dared to laugh at her like that!

If he weren’t hiding within the Golden Palace’s defensive perimeter, she would have tormented him mercilessly, even with her master’s aura on him! But for now, the priority was to lure him out!

The Snake Woman thought venomously, her eyes growing even more tender. "Master told us long ago that he would choose a young master for us someday, someone to take us out to see the world. Since you carry Master’s aura, then... from now on, I am yours!"

Qin Li looked at the black-clothed woman, completely speechless. ’Even if you’re a monster who’s lived for tens of thousands of years, don’t even think about pulling any tricks on me,’ he thought. ’Aren’t you just trying to trick me into coming out so you can beat me up? I’m not falling for it!’

With that, Qin Li plopped right down on the golden steps, patted the spot next to him, and grinned. "Come on, have a seat!"

The Black-clothed Snake Woman gritted her teeth in her heart, but her face was a blooming flower of a smile. "You have to take down the Golden Palace’s defenses for me to be able to enter!"

"Hehe, I think we’re fine talking just like this."

Qin Li rolled his eyes. ’I’d have to be a masochist to lower the defenses,’ he thought. "So, what’s your power level right now? You should know, if you’re too weak, I won’t be taking you on!"

The Black-clothed Snake Woman was so furious at Qin Li’s words that smoke was practically coming out of her ears. ’You damn brat, I haven’t even called you out for being too weak, and you have the audacity to be picky!’

She couldn’t help but snort coldly. "I am at the peak of the Celestial Venerable Realm! Am I worthy enough to follow you?"

"So-so. Hehe, just so-so." Qin Li chuckled evasively. Suddenly, he saw three black dots appear on the distant horizon. ’I’ve been waiting for you!’ he thought.

Those three black dots were, of course, the Golden Eagle and two black eagles responding to Qin Li’s summons.

The Black-clothed Snake Woman had also already sensed those three auras she found so utterly detestable. Eagles and snakes were natural enemies, after all!

Even though they were all pets of Hu Yanbo, there was no friendship to speak of between them. They knew of each other but had almost no contact, each staying within its own territory.

Just like that time with the Golden Eagle, when it pursued something to the edge of the Black-clothed Snake Woman’s territory, it turned and flew away despite its reluctance, all to avoid a conflict.

At their level of power, the destruction from a clash would be terrifying.

"Damn it! What are those disgusting feathered beasts doing here?" The Black-clothed Snake Woman’s pupils constricted, and she began to radiate an extremely dangerous aura.

The Golden Eagle and the two giant black eagles had, of course, long since sensed the giant black python’s aura. As they drew near, they hesitated, circling in the sky, not daring to descend rashly.

Don’t be fooled by the Golden Eagle’s immense power; it was still a slight notch below the Black-clothed Snake Woman. Although it could probably defeat her with the help of the two giant black eagles, the pride and dignity of a powerful being would not allow it to do so.

Besides, they were all pets raised by their master. He would not be pleased if they fought to the death!

The Golden Eagle recognized the little guy sitting on the Golden Palace’s steps at a glance. It was that damned human who had toyed with it for half the day! A surge of anger rose within it, but at the same time, a strange look flashed in its eyes. How could this human have entered the Golden Palace’s defenses?

It had flown back from a great distance after sensing its master’s aura and hearing that long cry, never expecting to run into Qin Li again.

"Hey, you guys! Stop flying around up there. How about you all come down for a chat?"

Qin Li looked up at the circling Golden Eagle and the two giant black eagles. He focused on the Golden Eagle in particular. Before, he had been too busy running for his life to get a good look at it. Now that he could, he saw it was truly a magnificent creature!

Its golden feathers shone under the sunlight, glittering just like the Golden Palace itself! Its sharp eyes, its huge, pointed beak like a sharp scimitar, its two gnarled, powerful legs and fearsome talons... and those wings that could blot out the sun.

Qin Li was practically drooling with desire. If he could have a pet like this, a journey of thousands of miles would be nothing more than a day’s trip!

Moreover, the Golden Eagle itself possessed the power of a Venerable at the very least. It was basically a super-enforcer. Who wouldn’t want a pet like that?

"Why do you have our master’s aura on you?" A booming roar, like the toll of a great bell, resounded from the Golden Eagle’s beak.

One of the two giant black eagles spoke in a soft, charming female voice, "He must be the successor our master chose, right? The little guy sure can run fast, much better than that human Martial Artist we killed!"

The other giant black eagle also had a woman’s voice, but hers was icy and full of disdain. "Him? I can see through his strength with a single glance. He’s pathetically weak. How could Master possibly choose such a weakling as his successor? If Master really did choose someone like this to inherit his legacy, I will never acknowledge his position!"

The Snake Woman, who had been thoroughly annoyed by the three flying creatures, was now quite pleased to hear this. She looked at Qin Li smugly, as if to say, ’See that, little guy? Only your big sister here is willing to acknowledge your status!’

At that moment, the Golden Eagle and the two giant black eagles also transformed into human form and descended from the sky. The Golden Eagle became a burly man over two meters tall, with fierce eagle eyes and a savage face full of thick flesh. The muscles on his bare arms were knotted and bulging, looking like they were packed with explosive power.

The two giant black eagles, however, transformed into two beautiful women. One was delicate and charming, the other Cold as Frost. They flanked the burly man on his left and right, following his every step as if they were his two wives.

The burly man looked at the Black-clothed Snake Woman and frowned, his mouth twitching violently a few times. He gave a nod, which served as a greeting. As for the two giant black eagles, they showed no interest in the Snake Woman at all; in fact, they seemed a little afraid, hiding behind the Golden Eagle Burly Man.

The Golden Eagle fixed his hawk-like eyes on Qin Li and said coldly, "Answer me, human!"

"Can’t you tell? I’ve become the new master of this Golden Palace! As for your master, he has been completely annihilated..."

As Qin Li said this, he couldn’t help but sigh, a faint sadness welling up in his heart. No matter what, the master of the Golden Palace, Hu Yanbo, was admirable for his magnanimity, his profound knowledge, and his dedication to protecting this continent.

As the direct beneficiary of the Golden Palace, Qin Li felt a certain emotional connection to this Primordial Great Power who had passed everything down to him, just as he did for his master from a past generation, Prince Wu.

By now, Qin Li no longer believed Prince Wu was just an ordinary Martial Artist. The "Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, Only I am Venerable" skill was actually an Ancient Combat Skill, which meant Prince Wu was either a descendant of a Primordial Great Power, or... perhaps even a descendant of an Outer Celestial Demon.

The thought flashed through Qin Li’s mind for only an instant, because no matter what, Prince Wu had also been annihilated by the river of history.

No matter how strong you were, even if you cultivated to the Earth Immortal realm and had a lifespan of ten thousand years, you could not escape time in the end!

In comparison, these Spirit Beasts could live for thousands or even tens of thousands of years upon reaching the Venerable Realm. It was truly enviable!

"What? Master... is completely annihilated?" The Golden Eagle Burly Man and the two giant eagle women stood there, stunned, as tears began to fall.

Even the Black-clothed Snake Woman had a dazed expression, her eyes filled with grief.

She suddenly recalled an afternoon countless years ago, back when she was just a little black snake a little over two feet long. She had been audacious enough to crawl near the Golden Palace, gazing at the magnificent structure with endless envy.

She had the bloodline of a Spirit Beast in her body, so she possessed a degree of intelligence. Just as she was marveling at the enormous Golden Palace, an old human man had suddenly snatched her up. She thought she was surely dead!

But to her surprise, not only did the old man not kill her, but he also brought her into the courtyard of the Golden Palace. The countless Top-Grade Spiritual Objects inside made her feel like she was going to go mad with happiness...

That almost-forgotten memory resurfaced before the Black-clothed Snake Woman’s eyes. Tears were already streaming down her face. She couldn’t help but kneel toward the towering, majestic Golden Palace. An aura of sorrow, like a dark cloud that blotted out the sun, instantly caused a cold, gloomy wind to whip up over the entire Golden Palace.

Qin Li sighed and said softly, "He passed all his memories on to me. So, while your master has been annihilated, his spirit lives on forever. Of course, I know you think I’m too weak and unworthy to be your master. But that’s alright. I’m only nineteen this year. I have plenty of time to prove myself."

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