Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 665 - 9: Zhao Xing Was Shocked, A Fourth-grade Emperor Crocodile Is Just a Bigger Fish? (Da Zhang)_6

Chapter 665: Chapter 9: Zhao Xing Was Shocked, A Fourth-grade Emperor Crocodile Is Just a Bigger Fish? (Da Zhang)_6

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Fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, 5:15 AM.

Zhao Xing walked out from the Kaiyang Hall.

Meanwhile, Ji An, Gu Yi, and other County Magistrates of Seven Star Island, along with the Minister of Agriculture, a total of fourteen fifth-rank, forty-eight sixth-rank warriors, and one hundred eighty-two battle pets, gathered outside the hall.

As a medium-sized island, the strength of Ji An and his group was not to be underestimated; half of the hundred eighty-two battle pets were fifth-grade war beasts.

"Mr. Zhao." Ji An approached with a face full of guilt, "I originally wanted to invite you and your battle pets to join us, but this is not an action of just one county. I apologize for not being able to invite you along."

"No worries." Zhao Xing smiled, "I am the one intruding; please proceed with your plans, Mr. Ji."

"If your battle pets are injured and need a healer, be sure to let me know." Ji An said.

"Alright." Zhao Xing nodded.

...

After their meeting, Zhao Xing returned to his residence, closed his eyes, and called for the Tiger Flood Dragon and Qingluan.

"Aoo~" "Screech~"

The Tiger Flood Dragon and Qingluan immediately flew back from the lakeside, landing in front of Zhao Xing.

"Ao Tian, up."

"Meow~" The Mountain Cat instantly jumped onto Qingluan’s back.

Zhao Xing instructed Tao Anchun, "Mr. Tao, Mr. Cao, keep an eye on the Earth Mirror, and notify me immediately if anything unexpected happens."

"Yes, sir. Don’t worry."

"Lord Wen, please prepare the potions. If we run out or need anything, inform me at once."

"Yes, sir."

Tao Anchun and the others immediately began their respective tasks.

Zhao Xing then closed his eyes and started the ’Soul Contract Connection.’

When he reopened his eyes, three perspectives appeared before him.

One was the Mountain Cat, while the other two were Qingluan and the Tiger Flood Dragon.

"Hoo~"

Qingluan and the Tiger Flood Dragon, carrying the Mountain Cat on its back, soared into the sky.

According to the rules, they had to leave the city before 5:45 AM, and within seven days, they had to seize three flags to qualify for the next round.

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Fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, 5:45 AM.

Countless exotic beasts flew out from Tianjing City, which faced southward.

After leaving the barrier, the beasts flew in three directions: east, west, and south towards Tianjing Island.

Ten thousand flags were scattered across the island.

As long as one captured a flag, they would pass the round.

"Roar!"

Just after flying out from the eastern gate, Zhao Xing saw a massive head peeking out from the city wall a kilometer west of the eastern gate of Tianjing City.

"Emperor Crocodile, god-level bloodline, with such an imposing aura, it must be a fourth-grade Emperor Crocodile."

Zhao Xing controlled Qingluan and took a glance back. The huge Emperor Crocodile had a body length of a thousand meters, with sharp spikes on its back, and dark golden mysterious patterns surrounding its entire body.

"A total of nine Emperor Crocodiles, lying outside East City." Zhao Xing thought, "It seems these Emperor Crocodiles do not intend to search for flags."

Within seven days, they not only had to find the flags, but also bring them back to the city for them to count.

With the Emperor Crocodile’s unparalleled strength, why bother searching?

By directly blocking a section of the entrance to the city, they could simply wait for others to find the flags and then snatch them.

"Roar!"

Additional roars came from the west, south, and north.

Multiple illusions enveloped the skies above the city gates.

Zhao Xing saw the illusion of a Hostile Soul Dragon, its massive body twisting in the sky.

There was also a Frost Howling Giant Bear, holding a giant Wolf Fang Club, wearing armor, guarding the South City gate.

"This way, to enter the city, one would need to take an extra flag." Zhao Xing thought, "Otherwise, one wouldn’t be able to get in."

God-level bloodline fourth-grade exotic beasts, transcending above, had no need to snatch flags.

They all belonged to the top ten forces in the west. As many flags as they desired, they could have.

Of course, not many members from the top ten forces came this time. Satiating the top ten forces didn’t require too many spots.

An estimate of a thousand flags should be sufficient.

If luck was good, they might not even encounter the gatekeepers when returning.

"Ao Tian, we... Hmm?" Zhao Xing was about to instruct Ao Tian Cat, but suddenly, through Qingluan’s perspective, he saw a flag embroidered with a Golden Dragon surging from the sea, planted among the rubble of a valley below.

"What luck... We’ve only traveled ten miles out of the city, and we’ve already found a flag?"

Zhao Xing immediately ordered Qingluan to swoop down and grab the flag.

The handlers provided guidance; without them, the exotic beasts alone couldn’t perform complex tasks.

If Zhao Xing asked the Mountain Cat to find a flag without the Soul Contract Connection and constant guidance.

The Mountain Cat might get confused after leaving the city.

Find a flag? What’s a flag, can it be eaten?

The same applied to Qingluan and the Tiger Flood Dragon. They might understand it was a flag this time, but next time they needed to find something else, they’d be clueless again.

"Screech~"

As Qingluan descended, a sound came from the left.

Zhao Xing saw a streak of gold flash past through Qingluan’s eyes, outpacing Qingluan’s descent.

"A fifth-grade golden eagle hawk? Its speed is too fast, Qingluan, come back, don’t chase."

Zhao Xing could only watch helplessly as the flag below was snatched by the golden streak.

In terms of speed, the golden eagle hawk had almost no rivals within the fifth-grade.

However, its stamina was an issue, it could only fly for about two hours before needing a break to eat.

Whereas Qingluan could sustain full-speed flight for over six hours.

"Meow?" The Mountain Cat appeared confused.

"We can’t catch up," Zhao Xing’s voice echoed in the Mountain Cat’s mind.

"Meow!" The Mountain Cat protested, that’s because you didn’t ask me just now!

Zhao Xing ignored the Mountain Cat, ordering Qingluan and the Tiger Flood Dragon to avoid areas with many beasts, patrolling at high altitude.

Flying high gave bird beasts the advantage of a broader view, while the Tiger Flood Dragon also flew, it acted as a guard because its eyesight wasn’t as sharp.