Chapter 309: Chapter 309: Bring Your Pet Over
Emperor Tian, a young genius hidden by the Purple Gold Divine Clan for twenty years, had emerged to challenge the hitherto unsurpassed Chen Pingping.
He stepped out from a rift in the Void, enshrouded in Divine Brilliance. This bestowed upon him a holy, God-like stature, as if he were a God from beyond the Nine Heavens. Behind him followed a majestic Spiritual Beast, large in stature and covered in snow-white fur.
His arrival silenced the entire battlefield. Not a single person spoke; everyone held their breath.
This young talent of the Divine Clan was very strong. The aura he exuded was oppressive, laced with an indescribable Divine Might.
Emperor Tian strode through the skies, accompanied by Divine Brilliance and the rhythm of the Dao, his handsome face masked with layers of subtle coldness. His golden eyes, bright and spirited, swept across the ground below, like a God looking down upon the mortal world.
ROAR!
The Emperor Spirit let out an angry roar that shattered the skies. Yet, when its gaze landed on Hei, it was clearly startled, and its tiger-like body shuddered.
WOOF WOOF WOOF!
Hei, unwilling to show any weakness, wriggled out of Chen Pingping’s embrace and ran out, barking as it went. Its silly appearance evoked affection.
"This little black dog is really cute."
"Uh! It seems to be charging at the Emperor Spirit."
"Can’t be, can it?" The crowd was amazed.
Emperor Tian, hovering in the skies above, watched this scene with a cold expression. Seeing Hei charging toward him, he sneered contemptuously, "Ignorant of life and death!"
A little black dog dares to challenge a Spiritual Beast? Isn’t this courting death?
「In the distance!」
The Saintess’s eyes flickered, seemingly anticipating something.
Soon, a shocking scene unfolded.
Hei arrived in front of the Emperor Spirit, barking incessantly. That large and majestic Emperor Spirit was actually full of fear, its body trembling, and its forelimbs trembled helplessly... Hiding behind Emperor Tian, it dared not look Hei in the eye.
The crowd was dumbfounded. This? The scene was a bit eerie. No matter how you looked at it, something was off.
How big was the little black dog? It wasn’t even as large as a head. In contrast, the Emperor Spirit was like a small mountain, impossibly majestic. Its emitted aura was enough to intimidate many Demon Beasts and other fierce creatures. Why would such a powerful Spiritual Beast be afraid of a dog? Like a child who had done something wrong, it huddled in a corner, quivering with fear.
Emperor Tian was taken aback.
WOOF WOOF WOOF!
Hei continued to bark, adorably fierce.
The Earth Chicken behind her clucked with laughter, thinking, You just haven’t met Big Brother yet.
She had gone through the same process. Chen Pingping had taken her away by force. She went from obstinate noncompliance to subsequent astonishment, shock, and fear. Gradually, she began to accept it all. For example, the little black dog, Hei, was actually a Spiritual Beast, and Lao Huang’s rank was even above Hei’s. Truly terrifying. And such formidable Spiritual Beasts all obeyed Chen Pingping.
Later, when Chen Pingping entered the Boundary Monument world, he brought back a Devouring Sky Beast, and the Earth Chicken nearly went mad on the spot. She would bet that apart from the Big Shots from beyond the Nine Heavens, no one from the Wasteland, Heaven Martial, or Spirit Realm could compete with Chen Pingping when it came to pets.
The Saintess chuckled.
The Earth Chicken strutted back and forth, as arrogant as ever. Her head was held high, as if telling everyone that yes, the little black dog was a Spiritual Beast, and her own status was not too shabby either.
"Emperor Spirit, what are you doing?" Emperor Tian couldn’t help but cry out in surprise.
It was actually afraid of a dog? What kind of joke is this? You are the Emperor Spirit, a mighty Spiritual Beast that once followed the Great Emperor! How could you submit to a tiny black dog?
"Fight back! Kill it! Quick, open your mouth and bite it to death!" Emperor Tian’s face turned ashen; his previous composure and calm shattered considerably in this moment. He found it truly difficult to remain calm. His prized trump card, submitting so spinelessly to the opponent’s little pet!
ROAR! AWOO AWOO!
The Emperor Spirit tried to roar, but Hei’s barks grew louder. The Emperor Spirit’s own roars gradually diminished until, in the end, its voice was pitifully quiet.
Seeing this, Emperor Tian almost fainted. He hurriedly stepped in front of the Emperor Spirit, blocking Hei and preventing any eye contact between them. With a stern face, he said, "Chen Pingping, come, let’s have a battle."
"Bring your pet over here, I want to take a look!" Chen Pingping said with a smile.
Emperor Tian: "???"
He stammered, "I..."
Emperor Tian said gravely, "Why must our mounts be involved in our fight to the death?"
Chen Pingping’s smile was radiant. "You won’t let it? Then I’ll have Hei bite it."
Emperor Tian remained silent, his expression coldly observing him.
"How about we make a bet!" Chen Pingping proposed, batting his eyes and grinning. "Let your mount and my pet fight it out. Whoever wins, keeps the mount or pet."
As soon as these words were spoken, the cultivators present couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of their mouths. They too had seen the scene just now: the Emperor Spirit so afraid of the little black dog, constantly hiding behind Emperor Tian, shaking like a leaf. It looked like it was about to pee itself in fear. Now, Chen Pingping was openly suggesting Hei fight the Emperor Spirit...
What? Does he really think we’re blind? Or does he think Emperor Tian is crazy enough to agree to such an outrageous request?
Without waiting for Emperor Tian to speak, Chen Pingping continued, "Look, Hei is so small, not even as big as one of your mount’s fingers. A casual attack from your mount could easily crush Hei. So, from that perspective, you have the advantage."
Emperor Tian: "..."
"Are we fighting or not? Just one word!" said Chen Pingping, smiling.
"Why must our mounts be involved in our fight?" Emperor Tian repeated his earlier statement. He wasn’t blind; how could he possibly agree?
But Chen Pingping wouldn’t take no for an answer and persisted, "Alright then! Since you’re unwilling to have Hei fight your mount, then... how about letting this chicken do it?"
The Earth Chicken panicked.
Hei’s eyes darted around. After receiving the command, it obediently returned.
Chen Pingping casually tossed the Earth Chicken out.
The crowd was somewhat confused. Hei’s origin was undeniably extraordinary, as it had just intimidated the Emperor Spirit. But this chicken? Did it have some special background as well? No way? No way, right?
Their eyes wide open, they watched the Earth Chicken intently. In their sight, the Earth Chicken was trembling.
Oh? It’s just an ordinary chicken.
Emperor Tian also noticed this and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, narrowing his eyes, sizing up this chicken...
「Outside the crowd.」
The Dean looked puzzled. "Little Princess, isn’t that the same chicken you used to hold every day?"
"Yes!" Lan Xiuzhi was confused. "After coming back from the Endless Ocean, it ran away, and then... I didn’t know where it went."
The next time she saw the Earth Chicken, it was following behind Chen Pingping. At that time, Lan Xiuzhi had felt something was off.
Chen Pingping’s smile remained. "So, how about a warm-up exercise?"
Emperor Tian chuckled coldly. "Not interested. My mount is a Spiritual Beast, while yours is just an Earth Chicken." His voice was derisive, showing no regard for the Earth Chicken.
Little did he know, it was precisely these words that enraged the Earth Chicken.
Calling me an Earth Chicken? How absurd! I am a dignified descendant of the Ancient Phoenix! My bloodline is noble, and I bear the title of Undying Divine Beast! Yet, in your mouth, I’m just an Earth Chicken?
She became furious, clucking aggressively, vigorously flapping her wings, which had recently grown quite a bit, and challenging the Emperor Spirit.
Chen Pingping touched his nose bridge and chuckled, "It’s angry."
"Angry or not, it’s still just an Earth Chicken," Emperor Tian said with disdain.
SCREECH!
The Earth Chicken spread her wings and let out a long cry characteristic of a Demon Bird. Her soybean-sized eyes changed color, turning crimson, her spiritual nature now carried an imposing majesty. Immediately after, she ascended into the sky, leaving a Dao imprint with each step.
The cultivators were startled. Even Emperor Tian was baffled.
Then flames burst forth from the Earth Chicken, burning fiercely. Its scorching aura, like erupting volcanic magma, surged out in all directions. A phantasmal shadow flew out from behind her.
It was the Ancient Phoenix.
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