The Venerable Monster Tamer – Chapter 280

Chapter 1: Five Virtues Wheel

February 9, 2013 Author: Gu Zhenren

Tie Ao was filled with bitterness, staring at the Rabbit General, who was displaying divine power before him, he was utterly dejected.

He was no longer the impetuous young man who, driven by love, had attacked Shu Island against Long Dao’s warnings.

He had anticipated the possibility of failure on this expedition.

However, he had to take this step. If he didn’t, he was certain to fail. By taking this step, he still had a chance to fight.

Yet, the outcome still far exceeded his expectations.

He had never imagined that he and his entourage would be stopped by a Rabbit General whom he had once looked down upon, mocked, and despised.

When Chu Yun commanded eight Tribulation Demons, forming the Eight Trigrams Battle Formation and sweeping them into the formation’s space, he knew he had lost.

A crushing defeat, a complete rout.

The soldiers beside him were filled with shock, fear, panic, and timidity, while his heart was filled with sorrow.

The Rabbit General’s outburst was a fatal blow to him, Tie Ao. It turned all his hopes into dreams and illusions.

His ambition for kingship vanished in an instant.

As for Chu Yun appearing with the eight Tribulation Demons next, although it was shocking to him, it no longer seemed important.

Failure, and being thoroughly defeated, were the same to him.

When Chu Yun descended like a god and appeared before him, he didn’t even need to look back to feel the hopeful gazes of the Tie family soldiers behind him, urging him to surrender.

Suddenly, he felt utterly disheartened.

“If it were you, Chu Yun, I believe you could go farther than I and see more beautiful scenery. Then… I entrust the Tie family to you.” His tone was ordinary, his expression calm, but his action was astonishing—he reached out, removed the Demon Subduing Pagoda from his head, and, releasing the Spirit Contract, handed it to Chu Yun.

Tie Ao surrendered.

The Tie family soldiers breathed a sigh of relief; the eight Tribulation Demons had deeply shocked them, leaving them with no will to fight.

Yan Que and Hua Ying, however, were greatly exhilarated. With Tie Ao’s surrender, there were no longer any obstacles for the Shu family, and unifying the Archipelago was within reach!

However, under the planning of the two great strategists, the news was not publicized.

All the annexations were carried out discreetly to avoid unnecessary trouble. The Tie family even began dispatching troops after regrouping to conquer the Shui family’s islands. Through some engagements, they preemptively eliminated some of the Tie family’s staunch loyalists. All of this was under the Shu family’s meticulous control.

A month later, the Shui family was annihilated, and the Shui De Wen Shu fell into the Shu family’s hands. The Shan family’s main city fell, and the Sen family’s main island surrendered directly.

Just as the world was watching, anticipating, or worrying about the fierce struggle between the Tie and Shu families, and as the Lord of Jianghan Kingdom and other powers were preparing to intervene, Tie Ao suddenly submitted a letter of surrender to Shu Tianhao.

The world was astonished; this turn of events was too unexpected.

The incident of Tie Ao’s failed assault was then revealed by the Shu family. The eight Tribulation Demons in the eight celestial altars, anyone who heard this news for the first time felt it was quite unreal.

The major kingdoms immediately dispatched secret agents, and the news they brought back spoke of the grandeur of the eight celestial altars and the awe-inspiring demonic energy and profound cultivation of the eight Tribulation Demons.

“This is a conspiracy, a complete conspiracy! The entire Xingzhou has been played by the Shu father and son!” The Lord of Jianghan Kingdom was furious. It was said that when he confirmed this news in his study, he smashed several of his favorite antiques.

“Hahaha, I knew that kid was not simple.” The Lord of the Mongol Yuan Nation laughed heartily. “Cooperation, we must strengthen cooperation. From now on, the two countries will attack the Jianghan Kingdom from the south and north, and the pattern of Xingzhou will be completely overturned!”

The most overjoyed were the islanders of the Archipelago.

“Am I dreaming? Our Shu family has actually become the overlord of the Archipelago!”

“This is a supreme achievement. To be able to follow behind the Island Master and the Young Island Master and personally achieve such a feat is truly an honor.”

“For a million years! Since the era of the ancient Five Virtue Kings, the Archipelago has been in turmoil. Peace, how suddenly it has arrived.”

“From today onwards, will we no longer have to wander? Will we no longer have to suffer the ravages of war?”

The day the news spread became a day of national celebration for the Archipelago. The elderly shed tears, kissing the land beneath their feet; the Shu family soldiers cheered to the heavens; lovers held hands; children ran out in groups, rejoicing and dancing with joyful smiles.

“The great enterprise is achieved, but the road of struggle is still long and arduous. To improve ourselves and improve the Archipelago, we still have a long way to go. However, I am very confident about the Archipelago because of all of you.” At the celebration banquet, Chu Yun, after several drinks, laughed heartily.

“You kid, your body is here, but your heart has already flown away?” Shu Tianhao chuckled heartily.

“No one knows their son better than his father; it’s still Old Man you who understands me best.” Chu Yun raised his glass to Shu Tianhao, his face beaming. “I have no interest in power. I only want to climb to the peak of a Monster Tamer! The Dunhuang Sand Eye will open in a few more days. In my dreams, I can already hear treasures piled like mountains in the sand eye calling out to me.”

Chu Yun’s words were amusing, and everyone in the hall burst into laughter.

“Hahaha, speaking of which, I must admire the Young Master. Exploring mysteries seems to be his innate talent!” Yan Que sighed.

“More than that! The Young Island Master is truly a hidden dragon. He went to Yao Shan Kingdom and brought back a beauty from an entire sect.” Wu Datou, his face flushed red, said enviously.

The Rouge Gate also rose like a comet as the Shu family unified the Archipelago, becoming the talk of Xingzhou.

“There are so many beautiful women in Dunhuang Country, their veiled faces, their slender waists as agile and tender as snakes… tsk tsk.” Old Monkey Qiao, who was always the most unrestrained and disrespectful in his old age.

“I just don’t know how many beauties the Young Master will bring back this time. Let’s make a bet!” Old Red Spear suddenly slammed the table, his voice raising.

“I guess at least one sect.”

“Hey, then you look down on the Young Island Master’s growth. More than one sect, at least two!”

“Now that Dunhuang Country is in chaos, the leader of the largest faction is the Dunhuang Princess. When our Young Island Master goes, won’t the Dunhuang Princess be moved by love?”

“Speaking of princesses, I remember very clearly. back in the Star Sea Dragon Palace, we obtained a marriage contract. The holder of the contract can go to Mermaid Island and win a mermaid princess.”

“Oh my, in that case, won’t the Young Master have two princesses as wives?”

The soldiers made a fuss, teasing Chu Yun together, their laughter echoing with great joy.