The God of Cataka

34

Their last deal tonight finally proves one thing, Tianba is indeed not right!

So, Shen Zhu intended to investigate. But then fall for the pity of knowing the young man returns to the river where they conquer the Mud Caterpillar Hydra monster to retrieve the crystal they forgot to take. Then hurry to the way home.

As the person Tianba had most frequently bullied, Shen Zhu knew exactly that the young man had the stone element, while the Hydra Mud Caterpillar, despite living within the river, had the element of being the ground.

It seems that the teachers in the Baohu Sword Sect have never taught an important theory regarding crystals suitable for absorption of its essence, Shen Zhu thought concernedly.

This hunting mission was not solely to obtain crystals. But to test the knowledge of the participants on this.

Shen Zhu had actually prepared the crystal for Tianba in case the young man was willing to cooperate.

Too bad! he said in his heart. This Commander Rhino Crystal seems to be my bonus point!

In the end, Shen Zhu tried to forget the young man for a while. There is still a mission to be accomplished, he thought. Then shift his vision further into the forest to review their goals.

The only crystal they had yet to obtain belonged to a spiritual star with an ice element.

Ice element crystals are among the rarest given their extremely difficult existence. The low level alone was equivalent in value to an intermediate level crystal of another element.

But Shen Zhu did not want to waste his journey. It has come this far, he thought. Must get good stuff!

He focused his vision on a monster that only appeared as a transparent image of red. Such are the most appropriate conditions to describe a vision that penetrates space and distance.

The monster looked like a white-haired wolf with lightning marks on its forehead.

The monster was called the God Tracking Dog. His power level was higher than the Lion Emperor they had just conquered. Still at the emperor level, but it had already reached the highest level.

Again a double element monster! shen Zhu thought. But then he remembered they had also not obtained a crystal with lightning element considering all the participants had no lightning element.

Lim Hua has a water element. Lian Ze, wind element. Zhen Juan, metal element. Zhang Junda wood element. Tan Liu, earth element. Tiao, the ice element. Jialin and Jiangwu fire element.

Now we finally know why the Bao brothers never got along!

Their elements are opposite. Like his fathers.

Ah, that's right too! Shen Zhu was aware. This crazy woman has not gotten the crystal either!

Shen Zhu turned his eyesight to the other side of the Eternal Snow Desert to look for monsters that had pure ice elements for Tiao.

A thick-haired bear monster was snoring inside the cave.

He was like a kingkong. His claws are as sharp as a knife.

Anchor Bear! Shen Zhu concluded. His spiritual power had already reached the realm of galaxies. A really tough opponent! thought.

Despite having reached the galactic realm that had almost reached the intermediate level without him noticing, Shen Zhu had never considered himself highly and underestimated the opponent.

As long as he recovers in the rest of his time, he still takes into account the strength of the opponent and prepares himself.

After everyone finished recuperating and the day had started to light up, they continued on their way towards the Eternal Snow Desert.

Jiangwu turned his head back many times to search for Tianba's whereabouts. Then sigh and shake. Selfish bastard! his mind was inexhaustible, still a little irritated considering the events in the river.

Shen Zhu followed his gaze and tried to calm him down, "Don't worry," he said. "If I don't get it wrong, he might go back to the river to get the Hydra Mud Caterpillar crystal and go back to college."

"Damn!" jialin grumbled as he clenched his hand. "Why do I just remember that crystal hasn't been taken!"

"What are you sorry for?" sergeant Tiao still had a flat expression. "The crystal doesn't suit you. Even for Tianba. You could say, that crystal is useless to you!"

It turned out that only the disciples of Dormitory Seven were very lucky! shen Zhu thought. There was no better teacher than Master Yu, his mind full of gratitude.

His fellow-brothers quietly exchanged glances, sending out the same thought signals.

"I was also told Brother Zhu," Tiao confessed. "At first I heard it from Sister Hua. So I asked Brother Zhu."

"Your speech is convoluted," grunted Jialin impatiently.

"In short, if you want to look for crystals, look for monsters that are in accordance with our elements" explained Tiao.

Jialin blinked and looked at her brother with renewed interest.

This was the first time they had spoken to each other, it could be said that this time Tiao was teaching his sister.

Secretly Jialin glanced towards Shen Zhu. It was unexpected that this Rancid Boy had made so many changes! thought. Then he glanced at Jingwu. Even the student of the One Son Dormitory claimed to be weak! he said in his heart.

His daydream was interrupted by the sound of a braid over his head.

Everyone simultaneously directed their gaze towards the still dim sky, appearing a red-yellow and green-furred giant bird swooping and gliding, disappearing through into the thick clouds, appearing to be a giant bird of yellow-red feathers, then it suddenly flew low enough to be seen again.

Then the flaps of his wings sounded very close, echoing in the steep rock hill, and the loud roaring sound made them shudder.

"Phoenix Fire!" muttered Shen Zhu. Then stop suddenly, which automatically makes everyone stop at once. "Suitable for Brother Wu and Brother Jialin," Shen Zhu added.

Jialin and Jiangwu simultaneously put up the horses and pulled out their swords.

"Then leave it to us!" jialin said with determination. "You go ahead!"

"Good!" sahut Shen Zhu's. He nodded at Tiao and the others, then continued on his way.

That Fire Phoenix had only reached level thirty. Shen Zhu believed that Jialin alone could conquer it.

There's nothing to worry about! thought. Why should I care anyway? That crazy woman always runs me down!

Even so, his little heart said another. He can't care less about the team. The Top Ten Finalists will be an important part of the Knight Exam.

If only this mission hadn't been judged, I'd have drowned them in the river! he said in his heart.

Shen Zhu knew this mission was also testing teamwork. And he knew exactly the return of Tianba first was already a big problem for the entire assessment. I hope Tianba stumbles on a cliff and falls unconscious until we return, he hoped inwardly.

"CHIAAAAAAAT!" jialin's screams echoed around the forest.

SLASHY!

SLASHY!

A gush of light from the tip of his sword flashed behind the entourage.

Tiao glanced back to see his sister's action.

Jialin and Jiangwu floated and twisted in the air while swinging their swords towards the giant bird from two opposite directions.

The fowl monster roared loudly issuing a shrill sound while spitting fire from its beak.

Jialin and Jiangwu twitched quickly with the flying technique of winding and circling.

Not half an incense stick, both of them had managed to conquer the beast and overtake the entourage.