Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

"Zhou Chun also believes it's most prudent to report the matter to the Great Protector first."

Zhou Chun nodded in agreement with Envoy Wu's point of view.

Although there wasn't any stellar performance in this mission, he hadn't made any mistakes either. Even if the mission failed, at worst, he would not receive rewards, but it wouldn't lead to punishment as severe as the first time.

However, after hearing what the two said, Guo Chen didn't immediately respond.

As a confidant of the Great Protector Guan Cheng, Guo Chen clearly understood what kind of person Guan Cheng was.

The failure of the mission was certainly due to the appearance of the three Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frogs, but as the team leader, Guo Chen definitely bore responsibility for the inadequate command.

Even if he was the confidant of the Great Protector Guan Cheng and wouldn't be punished, it would inevitably affect Guan Cheng's opinion of him, or even result in estrangement.

Thus, after hesitating for a good while, he spoke in a low voice, "Returning now, we might find it difficult to explain things to the Great Protector. In Guo's opinion, perhaps we should raid some smaller tribes first, acquire more aquatic treasures, and then report back to the Great Protector."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Envoy Wu shook his head repeatedly and said, "Envoy Guo, I must disagree with you. We are all injured at the moment. What if we encounter another sudden event like the Black Spear Tribe during our raid?"

At this point, he glanced at Zhou Chun and continued, "Keep in mind, if it were not for Envoy Zhou's foresight in devising a retreat plan in advance, it would have been difficult for us to regroup here after scattering!"

These words made Guo Chen's face darken, leaving him at a loss for words.

Clearly, Envoy Wu had completely lost confidence in him after the failure to plunder the Black Spear Tribe, and he no longer wanted to follow his command.

At this moment, Zhou Chun said timely, "The fact that such an Alien Race as the Black Spear Tribe can tame three Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frogs must hide some secrets. If we report this matter promptly, and if our hall can gain some advantages from the Black Spear Tribe later on, it will be an achievement rather than a fault!"

After these words, Envoy Wu immediately nodded in agreement, "Envoy Zhou is right. I firmly believe we should return to the Golden Dragon Branch Altar immediately and report to the Great Protector."

"All right, then let's go back and report to the Great Protector first!"

With a long, dismal sigh, Guo Chen had no choice but to agree to the requests of the two.

Thus, the three of them set off immediately and went straight back to the Golden Dragon Branch Altar.

After several days of travel, the trio successfully returned to the Golden Dragon Branch Altar and reported the situation concerning the Black Spear Tribe to the Great Protector Guan Cheng.

"Useless fool! You can't even handle such a trivial matter!"

Inside the Golden Dragon Hall, Guan Cheng's face darkened as he listened to Guo Chen's report on the mission, and he rebuked him mercilessly.

At this rebuke, Guo Chen trembled, hurriedly kneeling to plead for forgiveness, "This subordinate is incompetent, please punish me, Protector Lord!"

"Rest assured, you won't miss any of the punishment you deserve," Guan Cheng said coldly, sweeping his gaze over him, then with a wave of his sleeve, "Go rest today. Tomorrow, I will arrange for someone to lead you to obliterate the Black Spear Tribe, giving you a chance to redeem yourselves for your merits."

"Yes, this subordinate will obey,"

Zhou Chun and the others responded in unison, and they were clearly relieved as they exited the great hall.

The next day, after a good rest, Zhou Chun and the others once again came to the Golden Dragon Hall.

This time, besides the Great Protector Guan Cheng, there was also a middle-aged man with a beard shaped like the character '八', wearing a golden robe.

Seeing this, the three hurriedly knelt halfway to the ground and bowed, saying, "Your subordinates pay respects to the Great Protector and the Fourth Protector."

After the three had paid their respects, the Great Protector Guan Cheng looked at them sternly and said, "Listen well, you three. Today, the Fourth Protector will lead you to eradicate the Black Spear Tribe. If you dare to fail again, don't blame this protector for executing the sect's discipline!"

"Your subordinates will obey!"

The three answered in chorus, and then they followed the Fourth Protector out of the Golden Dragon Branch Altar.

As a protector of the Golden Dragon Hall and a Purple Mansion Phase Cultivator, the bearded middle-aged man kept at his disposal a second-order flying Demon Beast, the Green-Winged Dragon Bat, which could carry four or five people in flight.

Therefore, their speed on the way to Dragon Abyss Marsh was much faster than before, taking just over two days to arrive near the Black Spear Tribe.
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After arriving at the location, the bearded middle-aged man reined in the Green-Winged Dragon Bat, then turned to Zhou Chun and the others, instructing, "Go on without worries, this protector will be backing you up from behind."

It seemed he did not intend to reveal himself right away.

This development added a layer of worry to the already tense minds of Zhou Chun and the others.

But they did not dare to disobey the order of the Fourth Protector, and so they braced themselves and together charged towards the Black Spear Tribe.

Croak, croak, croak!

Along with the clamorous croaking, the Scale Frog Alien Clan of the Black Spear Tribe had started their diving competition once again.

Soon, seven second-order magicians appeared, immediately attacking Zhou Chun and his two companions without a word.

With a seven against two situation, they held an absolute numerical advantage, and they were not at all scared of Zhou Chun and his team, even without summoning the Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frogs into battle.

Zhou Chun and his companions were well aware of this.

Therefore, they didn't dare to underestimate their opponents and were fully engaged in defending against the attacks from the seven second-order magicians.

After clashing for a while, noticing something or perhaps following some plan, the upper-rank second-order magician let out a loud cry and summoned three Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frogs hidden in the waters below.

However, this time Zhou Chun and his companions were prepared. Sensing the disturbance underwater, they quickly put up their defenses and retreated to a safe distance.

What followed was a moment that left them shocked.

A beam of golden light descended from the sky, instantly smashing through the head of a second-order upper-rank Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frog.

Before the other two Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frogs could react, a figure with a half-dragon, half-human silhouette covered in faint golden dragon scales swooped down from the sky, turning into a streak of golden light herself, landing on another second-order upper-rank Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frog. With a swipe of her claws, she pierced through the body of the Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frog, tearing apart its internal organs including the heart, liver, spleen, and lungs!

Croak!

The last Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frog was instantly terrified. It let out a loud cry and dove into the water, attempting to escape.

But the half-dragon, half-human figure simply opened her mouth and exhaled. A golden rainbow struck the frog's body, blowing a large hole through its head on the spot.

In just a few breaths of time, all three Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frogs were slain!

This scene not only stunned Zhou Chun and his party, but it also terrified the Scale Frog Alien Clan's second-order magicians.

When the half-dragon, half-human figure lifted its head and her gaze turned towards them, they let out a panic-stricken "croak" and scrambled to flee in all directions.

"Kill them all, leave none alive!"

A cold voice issued from the mouth of the half-dragon, half-human figure as she chased after the upper-rank second-order magician.

That man not only possessed the highest cultivation level but also had the quickest reaction time.

At the moment the third Silver Pattern Jade Spirit Frog died, he had already taken the lead to escape into a cave in the rock face.

Upon hearing the commands of the half-dragon, half-human figure, Zhou Chun and his companions were instantly alert and energetically set out to slay the escaping second-order magicians.

Indeed, the tables had turned. Once the hunted, they had now become the hunters.

However, the Scale Frog Alien Clan's second-order magicians were not strong in a fight, but they were exceptionally good at escaping, especially in the water. Once they dove into the water, it became extremely difficult to catch up with them.

Not daring to reveal the "Sun Glare Wheel" and other magic artifacts at this time, Zhou Chun could only rely on the assistance of the Silver Lightning Python, Baibai, to slay two lower-rank second-order magicians.

Meanwhile, Guo Chen and Envoy Wu each managed to slay another second-order magician.

"Damn it, still two of them got away!"

In mid-air, Guo Chen, staring at the location where the two second-order magicians had disappeared into the water, couldn't help but curse angrily.

He had hoped to slay more second-order magicians to atone for his offenses, but in the end, he only netted one head.

As he was frustrated by the escape of two second-order magicians, a roar filled with surprise and anger suddenly came from the cave in the rock face.

"That roar..."

In the sky, the expressions on the faces of Zhou Chun and his companions changed as they looked at each other, recognizing the voice to be that of the Fourth Protector.

Guo Chen then shouted with determination, "Let's go, we must go to help at once. Nothing must happen to the Fourth Protector!"

No sooner had he spoken did he plunge into the cave from where the roar had come, regardless of the reactions of Zhou Chun and Envoy Wu.

Seeing this, Zhou Chun and Envoy Wu exchanged a glance, both detecting a sense of reluctance in each other's eyes.

Then they could only reluctantly follow Guo Chen and rush into the cave.