Chapter 393 - The Name of the Flower God Shakes Blue Planet

When the black dragon invaded Mystic City, it caused nationwide panic in Xia. Although it ended with it being sealed, and Xia repeatedly assured everyone that the seal would hold, the aftermath still had severe repercussions.

For example, the real estate market in Mystic City collapsed overnight. Even dogs wouldn’t buy property in Mystic City now. Countless businesses withdrew from the city. This place had become a land of misfortune, and everyone wanted to stay far away.

Even though many believed the Xia government wouldn’t allow the black dragon to break free easily or invade again, no one was willing to take that gamble. For months, Mystic City’s economy had been in shambles. Thus, the nation was more eager than anyone to resolve the black dragon issue permanently in order to reassure its citizens.

However, perfectly resolving the black dragon threat wasn’t easy. Defeating the black dragon after a 300-round battle would technically count as a resolution, but the collateral damage would be unacceptable for Xia.

The only true solution was to annihilate the black dragon in one strike, ensuring it couldn’t wreak havoc on the city. And that required the power of an Overlord beyond level 80 or even 90.

No one knew how far away that day was, so it was inevitable that the wealthy would flee Mystic City, and both domestic and international tourists would avoid it.

As one of the Twelve Zodiacs responsible for the beastmaster forces in Mystic City, Gu Qingyi had long been troubled by this. She had assumed that the one to ultimately resolve the black dragon crisis would be the old president. But to her surprise, it was the rookie who had just started his journey who stepped forward first.

“Step one of the plan—notify all nations and announce to the world that Xia now possesses the means to permanently resolve the black dragon threat. Step two—a global livestream of Manager Ying unsealing the black dragon. Step three—SIx-Path Flower appears, instantly annihilates the black dragon, and brings the problem to a close.

“SIx-Path Flower’s identity will be presented as the ‘God of the Amazon Rainforest.’ Xia will publicly declare that it has established friendly diplomatic relations with the Amazon, with SIx-Path Flower’s assistance serving as proof.

“This will not only alleviate the people’s fear of the black dragon but also elevate Xia’s global standing through its alliance with the Amazon.”

After Lu Ran finished explaining, both Gu Qingyi and Manager Ying found the plan flawless.

***

That same day, the three of them sprang into action. Gu Qingyi, in her capacity as one of the Twelve Zodiacs of the Xia Beastmaster Alliance, announced to the world that Xia had developed a method to permanently eliminate the black dragon and would carry it out within half a day. The announcement sent shockwaves across the globe.

While the world was still reeling from the news of a Legendary revival in the Amazon Rainforest, Xia’s declaration was equally staggering.

It hasn’t been long since the black dragon was sealed. How can Xia already possess the power to instantly kill a level 70 Superior-Overlord Dragon?

Many refused to believe it.

Even the old president of Xia, whose strongest familiar was barely above level 60, stood no chance against the black dragon. Forget about foreign nations; even Xia’s citizens were unaware that their country had gained such power.

The old president was the first to rush over in bewilderment, demanding to know what Gu Qingyi was playing at. But after hearing from Gu Qingyi that the Divine Deer had also returned to Blue Planet with Lu Ran and that the Amazon Rainforest God was connected to both the Divine Deer and Lu Ran, the old president fell silent.

“So that’s what happened... If the Divine Deer is involved, then the events in the Amazon make sense.”

The old president couldn’t help but marvel at how capable young people like Lu Ran were.

Soon after, a global livestream began over the waters near Mystic City, drawing the attention of the entire world. Everyone watched to see if Xia truly had the power to resolve the black dragon crisis.

└Look! It’s Xia’s Dragon Master, Gu Qingyi!

└And the Nine-Tailed Cat Ying, who sealed the black dragon, is here too!

└Wait... is that... Lu Ran? He’s here as well?

As Beastmasters worldwide waited for the figures who would resolve the black dragon incident to appear, they were surprised to see only two people and a cat step forward.

Gu Qingyi was the regional leader for Mystic City. Meanwhile, Manager Ying and Lu Ran had been the MVPs of the black dragon incident. Manager Ying had sealed the black dragon, while Lu Ran had used his legion tactics to defeat the sea beasts of Dragon Palace.

This was how Manager Ying rose to fame and how Lu Ran’s overall strength was recognized as rivaling that of the first-generation beastmasters.

Yet, no one expected that when Xia finally moved to resolve the black dragon crisis, it would still be these two and a cat taking the lead.

“It’s about to start.”

In the livestream, Lu Ran faced the camera, his youthful and handsome face making everyone pause.

In some corner of Xia, Fang Lan fumed as she watched the livestream. “Why didn’t this guy say he was back?”

The villagers of Lu Village were equally shocked to see Lu Ran and Dr. Gu hosting the broadcast.

“Holy crap, it’s the village chief!”

“Could it be that Lu Ran’s Legion Trait has advanced? Is Xia planning to use a Legion Skill to suppress the black dragon?” Countless foreign Beastmasters speculated, but experts quickly dismissed the idea.

Lu Ran’s Dark Crow was only around level 50. While Legion Skills were powerful, they weren’t miraculous enough to allow Dark Crow to rival a Superior Overlord above level 70. No skill or trait could defy limits so blatantly.

“Maybe Xia has awakened another Ancient Guardian, but why hasn’t it appeared yet?”

In reality, the audience didn’t have to wait long for answers. To calm the public, Manager Ying began introducing the star of the show.

“Let’s begin.”

Manager Ying gazed into the void and spoke slowly. “Next, I will manually undo the black dragon’s seal. This will cause minor spatial ripples, and nearby cities may experience slight disturbances. There’s no need to panic, and no need to fear. This operation is foolproof.

“By now, you’ve all likely seen the news about the Amazon Rainforest. In the heart of the planet’s lungs, a Legendary lifeform has awakened. However, due to the harsh environment, investigation teams from various nations have been unable to glimpse its true form.

“What I can share with you now is that Xia has established friendly diplomatic relations with the Amazon. The Legendary being responsible for the recent Amazon anomalies will now assist us in permanently resolving the black dragon crisis! How’s that for reassurance?”

“What?”

Manager Ying’s words sent shockwaves through the global beastmaster community. Many clutched their phones, eyes wide in disbelief. No one had imagined that the Amazon incident could be connected to Xia’s black dragon crisis.

This is the first Legendary being to appear on Blue Planet. When did Xia Country even make contact and ally with it?

Leaders of major nations felt a chill in their hearts, unable to accept this reality.

“No way?” Even Xia’s own Twelve Zodiacs, such as Pig God and Principal Shi Zhen, were stunned by the news.

Since when...?

“What can I say? I’m just good at making friends.”

Lu Ran chuckled, making it clear to everyone that the one who had befriended this Legendary being was likely none other than Blue Planet’s eleventh Beastmaster King—Lu Ran himself.

Before anyone could voice their doubts, a disturbance erupted in the skies above the sea.

“

ROAR!

” A black-gold dragon continued its relentless assault on the seal.

Attack, rest, repeat—this had become the black dragon’s daily routine. Its fury had reached its peak. It loathed that nine-tailed cat with every fiber of its being and swore to devour Manager Ying the moment it broke free.

“This grudge... I’ll remember it!”

As the black dragon raged, a strange sound suddenly echoed around the sealed space, startling it.

“Oh, you’re quite the stubborn one,” a familiar voice said.

The black dragon recognized it as the voice of the nine-tailed cat that had sealed it.

“Bastard! Release me!” Hearing Manager Ying’s voice only enraged it further.

But in the next moment, it froze.

“As you wish.”

The black dragon felt the space imprisoning it begin to crumble, and that it was about to break free. This outcome left the black dragon stunned. But in the next instant, it sensed something was wrong. Given how much of a threat it posed, it didn’t understand why its enemies would release it so easily.

The moment it broke free and soared over the sea, the black dragon realized the dire situation. It immediately spotted Gu Qingyi, Lu Ran, and Manager Ying below—and sensed an overwhelming pressure descending from the sky.

“Flower God, we request your assistance!” Lu Ran shouted.

At the same moment, the sky split open. Space itself tore apart as divine pressure poured forth, causing the black dragon’s expression to twist in horror. It tried to move, but the divine aura carried a terrifying spiritual force that threatened to erase its will. And against this erasure, the black dragon found itself powerless to resist.

Who are you?

At this moment, the black dragon understood that it had drawn the attention of an unfathomably powerful being. Its eyes widened in terror. Then, through the livestream, the world watched in awe as a palm a hundred times larger than the black dragon’s body emerged from the spatial rift.

The massive hand and the arm attached to it appeared wooden, adorned with ancient floral patterns. Just the descent of this arm caused the heavens and earth to tremble. A single finger was like a mountain. The sheer scale of its movement sent shockwaves through the sea.

Before the palm even landed, the ocean roared as a massive whirlpool formed with the water sinking under the pressure. A single hand blotted out the sky, and the black dragon was seized instantly.

In the next moment, it let out a bloodcurdling shriek. The once-mighty Dragon King, the apex ruler of the Dragon Palace, now writhed like a pitiful worm in the grip of an unstoppable force. Its eyes rolled back as blood gushed from its mouth.

“I...”

The hand clenched, and under the darkened sky, the black dragon’s body exploded, causing its blood to rain down like a crimson storm. Its body was completely obliterated.

Its final thought lingered on the moment of its sealing. If this was going to be the outcome, it would have preferred to remain trapped forever.

At this moment, everyone who witnessed this scene felt their hearts pound and their breath grow heavy. All eyes were fixed on that colossal hand.

Just what... What kind of being lurked behind it?

“Thank you, Flower God.”

As the black dragon was crushed, Lu Ran spoke again, and the giant hand slowly dissipated into a shower of crimson petals.

Although this plan didn’t reveal Lu Ran’s contract with SIx-Path Flower, it successfully crafted an image of SIx-Path Flower as an unfathomably powerful entity while leaving its origins a mystery. This way, if any creature stronger than the black dragon ever set its sights on Xia, it would think twice.

Meanwhile, nations worldwide were left in stunned silence, awed by the Flower God’s overwhelming power. Now they understood why the beasts of the Amazon had submitted so easily. The Flower God was a force of absolute terror, capable of annihilating entire nations with ease. It was not to be provoked or antagonized.

As for Gu Qingyi and Manager Ying, they too were silent. They had no idea how the international community would interpret this event or how they would view SIx-Path Flower.

But one thing was certain—no one would ever guess that the so-called “Amazon Flower God” was actually the familiar of the young man who had called for its aid. The expressions on people’s faces when they eventually learned the truth would be priceless.

With the black dragon incident resolved, countless individuals rushed to question Lu Ran about his connection to the Amazon Flower God. However, unless they were extremely close to him, Lu Ran had no intention of explaining—not even to casual friends or superiors.

Just look at Dr. Gu’s reaction. This matter was too big to handle, and explaining it would be more trouble than it was worth.

After ignoring countless calls, Lu Ran finally answered Fang Lan. “Lu—Lu—Lu Ran! What’s the deal with that Amazon Flower God? How did you meet it? Is it a plant-type lifeform?”

Standing on the shores of Mystic City, he glanced at Gu Qingyi and Manager Ying beside him and smiled.

“Oh, the Amazon Flower God? I made that name up. That thing’s real identity is actually my fifth familiar. It is a plant-type, though. By the way, when are you free to return to Green Sea? I’ll have it enhance your toxic plants.”

“Huh? What? What? What did you just say?” Fang Lan’s screams erupted from the phone.

Dr. Gu and Manager Ying sighed in unison.

Well, there goes another person’s dreams, shattered.