Chapter 545 - The Strength of the Top Three

Madness!

The moment the beastmasters in the live stream realized Lu Ran’s intentions, they understood his goal all too well. The so-called “exploration of Stellar Moon cuisine” was nothing more than a pretext to eliminate the God of War, who posed a threat to him, and cook it into food.

This was undeniably a provocation against the Beast God faction. Lu Ran really dared to cook a Legendary being. This was even more insulting than defeating or killing it outright. There was no turning back now.

However, the dialogue between Lu Ran and the God of War’s divine messenger, the Battle God, during the World War was still fresh in everyone’s minds.

In that battle, Lu Ran had recounted the grudges between the Beast Gods and humanity and said these words: “Go back and tell the God of War that if it still plans to oppress humanity, I’ll eventually hunt it down, even if I have to travel from Blue Planet to Stellar Moon.”

The God of War’s invasion of a Stellar Moon city was clearly another act of aggression against humans. And true to his word, Lu Ran had indeed come to Stellar Moon. At the time, no one could have imagined that those words would become reality.

└Lu Ran was serious. He wasn’t just saying it.

└But if I were an outsider, even if I came, I definitely wouldn’t have arrived so soon.

└Sure, he has the Infinite Sword Beast and Six-Path Flower. They’re both Legendary... but... enemies like the God of War number at least three.

└That’s right, and they’re not just ordinary Beast Gods. They’ve survived two divine wars and are among the most ancient Beast Gods still alive.

└Even if it’s a fight to the death, he should at least wait until he breaks through to Epic-Legendary or even Mythical before coming.

People were grateful for the live stream. Otherwise, they would have missed such a monumental battle.

└But Lu Ran didn’t come unprepared. Look at that Divine Ape that was just roasted. It can actually hold its own against the God of War...

Many watched through the stream as the huge Zhu Yan beast wrapped itself around the God of War, tightening its grip. The God of War’s sturdy armor cracked under the immense pressure. However, the God of War’s massive maw also sank its teeth deep into Zhu Yan’s body, tearing off a chunk of flesh. Neither side yielded, their violent auras clashing and distorting the sky.

The collision between the two made it clear that Lu Ran’s side also boasted an Intermediate Legendary being comparable to a level 100 entity, and one specialized in combat.

The Wishful-Dream God watched from afar, puzzled. “Where did that ape come from?”

Federal higher-ups were equally curious about this trump card Lu Ran had revealed. In truth, Zhu Yan’s attributes were not far behind the God of War’s. However, before the two beasts could determine a clear victor, a sudden thunderclap split the sky.

BOOM!

Above the crumbling island, darkness descended. Amidst the black clouds and white flames, the phantom of another Beast God appeared. It was a bull-like creature, draped in white fire, its hooves treading on dark clouds as it looked down from the heavens.

Beside it, a massive black wolf emerged. Its murderous eyes gleamed as it flicked its tail, dispersing the surrounding clouds to observe the battle between the Zhu Yan and the giant tiger. The God of Slaughter and the God of Destruction watched the scene with their eyes fixed on Lu Ran as he roasted the God of War’s flesh.

As these two Beast Gods appeared, something inexplicable happened to the God of War. Its power surged, and with a sudden burst of strength, it broke free from the Zhu Yan’s grip.

A deafening roar erupted, unleashing a storm of battle intent, killing intent, and destructive will. With all three Beast Gods present, it seemed to activate a combined skill, amplifying the God of War’s aura to terrifying heights.

“War God Transformation!”

The God of War’s power exploded like thunder. A huge tiger phantom descended from the sky, its overwhelming presence shattering everything in its path. The Zhu Yan’s body convulsed mid-air as if struck by lightning ten thousand times.

As the Zhu Yan struggled to stay afloat, it found itself trapped in the God of War’s crushing aura, unable to counterattack.

“Kill them!” The God of War roared, enraged by its allies’ arrival.

“God of War, your body has grown rusty. To struggle against a mere puppet...”

“Is this the human who contracted the Six-Path Flower’s reincarnation? After the Six-Path Flower slaughtered so many of our colleagues, every life connected to it must perish.”

The newly arrived God of Slaughter and God of Destruction unleashed their divine auras onto Lu Ran.

The sight left the live-stream audience stunned. After the arrival of the other two Beast Gods, the Intermediate-Legendary Ape God on Lu Ran’s side was instantly suppressed.

Many viewers swallowed hard, their nerves frayed. “Fighting three alone is impossible. Where’s the Six-Path Flower? Where’s the Infinite Sword Beast? Even if their levels are lower, they can’t just let the Ape God fight alone.”

In a distant forest, Bai Lu clutched a laptop, watching the battle alongside the Divine Deer. High above, Kongkong Yi stood beside the Void Mantis, observing the battle through a spatial vortex. The God of the Abyss, the Divine Turtle, the Underworld God, and even Death Gun and Ice Emperor in the Death Desert were all tuned in.

Ice Emperor had initially planned to contact Lu Ran through Death Gun, but was shocked to see him appear in Stellar Moon so soon.

“He’s not going to lose, is he?” Ice Emperor muttered, not wanting Lu Ran to fall but powerless to help.

“That’s impossible.”

Unlike Ice Emperor, Death Gun knew Lu Ran’s status as a divine messenger of Limitless City. The Underworld God and Void God would never let someone with such authority perish. If it weren’t for propriety, Death Gun suspected the Underworld God might even try to claim Lu Ran as its own messenger.

Above the island, the three Beast Gods loomed like gods, their divine eyes fixed on Lu Ran. Under their oppressive aura, the Zhu Yan puppet was slowly forced to its knees. Yet, faced with this scene, Lu Ran only smirked. He plucked a skewer of tiger meat and took a bite.

“It tastes like cat meat. It must’ve been lying around too long.”

“You’re really asking for it!”

Enraged by Lu Ran’s audacity, the God of War unleashed a huge paw strike. Its power compressed a hundredfold and was capable of obliterating anything and shaking Stellar Moon’s barriers.

Following the God of War’s attack, the God of Slaughter swiped its claws, sending black streaks tearing through the void. The God of Destruction spat out a white fireball, its heat boiling the surrounding seawater into steam and igniting fiery tornadoes.

As the three deadly attacks descended, Lu Ran tossed aside the skewer, and massive spatial ripples erupted around him.

“Let’s play. You’ve only managed to suppress just one puppet from Six-Path Flower’s Beast Path, and you’re already this arrogant? I know why you’re here, but if you think you can face Six-Path Flower with just this... I doubt it.”

As he spoke, a huge figure materialized in the path of the three Beast Gods’ attacks. A near-10,000-meter-tall dragon, wielding a massive shield, roared as it slammed the shield against the incoming assaults.

BOOM!

The live stream shook violently as dust and shockwaves erupted. When the screen cleared, the audience gasped. The camera zoomed out, revealing the three Beast Gods, who were once towering, now dwarfed by the dragon’s staggering size.

With a single swing of its shield, the dragon repelled all three attacks, sending energy hurricanes crashing back and forcing the Beast Gods to retreat in shock.

ROAR!

The evolved Sudden Death King was an immovable fortress.

[Species Rank: Low Legendary (Intermediate Legendary)]

[Level: 100]

Thanks to the Tree Monarch’s resources, both it and its kin, the Star Dragon Shield Spirit, had temporarily reached level 100. After another evolution, Sudden Death King’s species rank increased to Low Legendary. Combined with its kin’s talents, it temporarily broke through to Intermediate Legendary, showcasing the pinnacle of draconic might.

With its unparalleled defense, the three Beast Gods’ attacks were effortlessly repelled. However, more importantly, Sudden Death King’s evolution using the Chaos Dragon God’s blood granted it a natural suppression effect against the three Beast Gods, who were under the Chaos Dragon God’s command.

“What... is that thing?” The God of Destruction gaped.

It sensed the terrifying power radiating from Sudden Death King, who was as big as the cosmos.

How can a mere Legendary beastmaster summon such a monstrous familiar?

Before their shock could settle, another terrifying presence made its entrance.

Caw, caw, caw, caw...

A chilling laughter echoed as a swarm of crows materialized around Sudden Death King. Tens of thousands of crows swarmed the sky. Their numbers included over a hundred with levels of 100 and species ranks of Superior Overlords. Even the weakest crow was at least a level 70 King.

Some were core war soldiers created by Dark Crow, while others were members of the Crow Legion that Lu Ran had brought from Xia. After consuming the Time Fruit and receiving verbal enhancements, they had undergone temporary evolution. Some even ascended in species rank due to their initial weakness.

This legion transformed into something even more terrifying than Sudden Death King. Amidst black evolution light, a crow with a wingspan nearing 10,000 meters, adorned with golden runes and black feathers, descended beside Sudden Death King, flanking Lu Ran as they faced the three Beast Gods.

[Species Rank: Low Legendary (Intermediate Legendary)]

[Level: 100]

Since Dark Crow’s main body had already reached level 100 by the Time Fruit, its Legion talent could no longer enhance its level. Instead, the overwhelming energy triggered a qualitative evolution, elevating its species rank to Intermediate Legendary in its legion form.

“The King shall not be disrespected. Halt. Weaken. Captain Doofus, attack!”

With its commands, the three Beast Gods froze as if plunged into an icy abyss, sensing an overwhelming killing intent. Yet, for some reason, they found themselves immobilized, as if bound by an invisible force.

SWISH!

A blinding sword light flashed out, and blood sprayed across the sky. The heads of the God of War, God of Slaughter, and God of Destruction were cleanly severed. Their massive skulls that were each a hundred meters in diameter, soared through the air as their bodies collapsed.

The live-stream audience shuddered at the sight. Then, they saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure land before Lu Ran. It was a humanoid beast wielding two swords in its hands and one in its mouth.

The Infinite Sword Beast? No... not quite.

It was a massive energy phantom, a werewolf-like projection standing hundreds of meters tall. Captain Doofus, in its Divine Sword Dog form, had enveloped itself in this energy phantom, adopting its basic triple-sword stance. It hadn’t used soul evolution because, in this assured victory, Lu Ran saw no need to waste a soul clone.

Yet even without soul evolution, Captain Doofus’ blue eyes gleamed with cold, formidable intensity. With its newly fused traits, its combat power hadn’t diminished in the slightest.

[Species Talent: Sword Fusion (Can fuse with sword-type lifeforms to greatly enhance species power.)]

At level 80, Captain Doofus had fused with a Super Fusion trait. Now, its connection with its three kin had deepened, merging them into a single entity and achieving the sublimation of life. Like Sudden Death King and Dark Crow, it could temporarily ascend to Intermediate Legendary with external aid. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to harm the three Beast Gods.

Although the three Beast Gods had been caught off guard in an instant, Lu Ran knew this was only the beginning. Such an attack wouldn't be enough to finish them off. Yet even so, the overwhelming power displayed by Sudden Death King, Dark Crow, and Captain Doofus, who were all at level 100 Intermediate Legendary, left the beastmasters watching the battle speechless.

“No... this is unbelievable.”

“How is this even possible?”

“Are you kidding me? Three Beast Gods who survived two divine wars... just got decapitated by familiars that were only trained for a year or two and started with low base species ranks?”

“It’s only been a month since the World War... What the hell happened to Lu Ran? Is this because of his Limitless City privileges?”

Under the stunned gazes of the viewers, Lu Ran rubbed his chin and remarked, “The fight is far from over. Chopping off their heads is just a minor injury to them. We’ll need to dismember them completely to end this. Tiger breasts, wolf rump, bull tripe... anyone wants a bite? I’ll carve them up for you. If no one’s interested, I’ll give them to this battle’s biggest supporter.”