Mad Plunder, Kill If You Disobey!

Chapter 40: Frantic Plunder—Submit or Die!

"Master, I remember that the mountain up ahead belongs to the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile."

In midair, Lu Chuan stood atop the Golden Feathered Eagle's back as they flew swiftly onward when the latter suddenly spoke.

After killing the Blood Moon Wolf King, Lu Chuan had not stopped. He continued having the Golden Feathered Eagle fly toward more distant mountains, killing or subduing several Magical Beast Kings along the way and looting a vast number of treasures.

"Silver Armored Giant Crocodile? You know it?"

Lu Chuan raised a brow. His predecessor had been a rather reclusive Magical Beast and had rarely dealt with the Magical Beast Kings of the surrounding mountains.

As such, Lu Chuan had no impression of these Magical Beasts in his memories.

"Of course I know it. We even have a grudge. That fellow may be powerful, but there's nothing it can do to me."

The Golden Feathered Eagle's voice carried a trace of pride. Its strength was merely average among Sixth-tier Magical Beasts, but when it came to flying speed, it was enough to rival Magical Beasts at the Peak Sixth Tier.

"Since it's an old acquaintance of yours, This King will give it one more chance later."

A faint smile appeared on Lu Chuan's face. With his current strength, what did a mere Sixth-tier Magical Beast amount to? He could destroy it with a flick of his hand!

"Master, if that fellow refuses to submit later, can you let me eat its corpse? It bit one of my wings back then, and it took me a full year to recover." The Golden Feathered Eagle spoke viciously.

"No problem. It's about time your strength improved as well." Lu Chuan agreed with a smile.

The Golden Eagle was the first subordinate he had subdued. It had followed him for some time now and contributed quite a bit, so Lu Chuan naturally would not treat it poorly.

Although the Golden Feathered Eagle's strength had increased considerably during this time and it was not far from the late Sixth Tier.

Compared to Lu Chuan's current strength, however, the Golden Eagle could do very little. It could only serve as a mount.

The Golden Feathered Eagle was an ancient ferocious bird, a descendant of the Golden Winged Roc.

In ancient times, the Golden Winged Roc Clan had been no weaker than the Great Void Dragon Clan. Some Golden Winged Rocs had even specifically fed on members of the Great Void Dragon Clan.

Thus, the Golden Feathered Eagle possessed tremendous potential as well.

If properly nurtured, it might one day become one of his capable generals.

"Thank you, Master!"

Having received Lu Chuan's promise, the Golden Feathered Eagle's voice immediately filled with excitement.

Within the boundless, untamed forest, deafening roars erupted with earthshaking force, soaring into the heavens.

A blood mist suddenly spread through the woods. A Demonic Beast shrouded in haze charged wildly out, its pair of dark green eyes gleaming with terrifying killing intent.

It was a python-like Magical Beast with two horns on its head. Its entire body was crimson, enormous in size, and covered in countless savage, razor-sharp scales. As it slithered forward, even the air within several yards of it churned violently.

Suddenly, the Two-horned Blood Python Snake stopped, its crimson gaze falling upon a trembling Crimson Flame Wolf not far away.

A cold glint flashed in its eyes. The Two-horned Blood Python Snake abruptly attacked, opening its bloody maw and biting down on the Crimson Flame Wolf in one gulp.

At that moment, a shrill ape cry suddenly rang out in the distance, shaking the mountains and forest.

Immediately afterward, several rainbow-like figures crossed the wilderness from afar. They were several enormous apes, their entire bodies covered in gleaming golden iron fur.

The apes crashed down beside the Two-horned Blood Python Snake like cannonballs. One particularly massive ape grabbed the bleeding snake and forcibly tore it in half. Blood sprayed everywhere as it savagely gnawed on the python, its sharp teeth utterly ignoring the snake's scales.

Several Great Strength Demonic Apes gathered together, gnawing on the Two-horned Blood Python Snake's body. Crisp cracking sounds echoed through the forest with a chilling menace as blood flowed freely, dyeing the ground red.

Just then, a silver figure shot out of the forest. In an instant, it crossed dozens of yards and slammed viciously into a Great Strength Demonic Ape.

The Great Strength Demonic Ape that had been feeding was sent tumbling to the ground!

The lightning-like figure emerged from the forest. It was a silver giant crocodile, its body covered in silver scales that glinted with cold light. The tail end of every scale curved outward like a hook.

Roar!

A deafening beastly roar rose into the sky. The silver giant crocodile suddenly opened its bloody maw, revealing rows of sword-like teeth several yards long, before snapping them shut with a thunderous crack.

Bang!

Blood gushed wildly as the Great Strength Demonic Ape's head, as thick and sturdy as a boulder, rolled away.

Squelch!

Its sharp teeth pierced straight through the Great Strength Demonic Ape's abdomen before it began to roll about madly.

The other Great Strength Demonic Apes looked at the silver giant crocodile that had suddenly appeared. Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from it, their eyes filled with fear as they trembled uncontrollably.

The Silver Armored Giant Crocodile ignored the terrified gazes of the other Great Strength Demonic Apes and brazenly feasted on the food before it.

At that moment, a clear, piercing cry suddenly sounded from the sky. Endless gales swept in, stirring the winds and clouds!

"Screech!" (You dead crocodile, get out here! I'm here to take revenge!)

In the next instant, the Golden Feathered Eagle's somewhat provocative voice rang out above the forest.

The moment its words fell, a powerful aura belonging to a Sixth-tier Magical Beast instantly enveloped the entire forest. The several Great Strength Demonic Apes, already trembling in fear, were now utterly terrified and collapsed prone upon the ground.

"Roar!" (Courting death!)

Hearing the Golden Feathered Eagle's taunts, a cold gleam immediately flashed through the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile's vertical pupils.

The next moment, it spat out the food in its mouth and shot into the sky above the forest like a silver bolt of lightning, coldly staring at the Golden Feathered Eagle hovering in midair.

"Roar!" (You escaped last time, but today This King will surely devour you!)

The Silver Armored Giant Crocodile stared at the Golden Feathered Eagle before it, its entire body brimming with killing intent.

"Shriek!" (Then let's see who devours whom!)

The Golden Feathered Eagle brazenly provoked the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile.

"Silver Armored Giant Crocodile, This King intends to unify the eastern region of the Monster Beast Mountain Range. Are you willing to submit?"

Lu Chuan could not be bothered to waste time. He directly interrupted them, and the aura of a Seventh Tier magical beast descended upon the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile.

Sensing that terrifying aura, the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile's body instantly stiffened. It looked fearfully at Lu Chuan atop the Golden Feathered Eagle's back.

Since when had such a powerful existence appeared in the eastern region of the Monster Beast Mountain Range?

"Shriek!" (Dead crocodile, now that you've seen my Master, why aren't you kneeling and begging for mercy?!)

With Lu Chuan backing it up, the Golden Feathered Eagle continued provoking the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile.

It thought to itself that this dead crocodile had better stand firm and refuse to submit to the death.

That way, it would have a chance to avenge itself!

"I am willing to submit!"

However, to the Golden Feathered Eagle's surprise, the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile immediately chose to submit in the face of Lu Chuan's overwhelming pressure.

"Very good!"

Lu Chuan was quite satisfied with the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile's response.

This fellow was no weakling. It counted as one of the strongest beings Lu Chuan had subdued during this period.

Afterward, following the usual procedure, Lu Chuan had the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile hand over all its treasures before riding away on the Golden Feathered Eagle.

Though the Golden Feathered Eagle was somewhat unwilling, there was nothing it could do since the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile had chosen to submit.

Over the next period of time, Lu Chuan did not know how many mountain peaks he visited, nor how many powerful magical beasts he subdued or killed.

Naturally, he also plundered a great number of treasures.

With his current strength, so long as he did not venture into the deepest parts of the Monster Beast Mountain Range, he would basically encounter no opponents.

Wherever he went, not a single magical beast could withstand his attacks.

Most magical beasts chose to submit as soon as they sensed Lu Chuan's formidable aura.

Half a month later.

At Lu Chuan's command, batches of Magical Beast Kings came to pay their respects before his Cave Mansion.

"Greetings, Master!"

Atop the mountain peak, more than a dozen magical beasts radiating terrifying auras lowered their proud heads before Lu Chuan.

Dressed in purple robes, Lu Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at them with an imposing gaze.

At the side, Yao Chen and his disciple watched this scene, their eyes growing ever more shocked.

Just how many magical beasts had Master subdued?

Ever since Lu Chuan returned three days ago, this was already the third batch of Magical Beast Kings to come and pay their respects.

Yao Chen was shocked to discover that every one of these Magical Beast Kings had reached the Sixth Tier.

Quite a few had even reached the Peak Sixth Tier, possessing combat strength comparable to peak Dou Emperors among humans!

Was Master planning to gather all the powerful magical beasts in the eastern region of the Monster Beast Mountain Range in one sweep?

Lu Chuan's gaze swept across the dozen or so Magical Beast Kings before him, and his sharp eyes instantly made their hearts tighten.

"Yao Chen, distribute the pills!"

Lu Chuan then said indifferently to Yao Chen at his side.

"Yes, Master!"

At his words, a jade bottle appeared in Yao Chen's hand. He poured out several black pills and distributed one to each Magical Beast King present.

The Magical Beast Kings looked at the black pills before them and immediately exchanged glances.

This thing was pitch-black. One look made it obvious that it was nothing good.

How could they dare swallow it so casually?

"What? You're unwilling to take them?"

Seeing their reaction, a cold smile appeared on Lu Chuan's lips.

The next moment, a massive silver head was tossed before the gathered Magical Beast Kings.

"This is... the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile?"

Once they recognized the owner of the silver head, all the Magical Beast Kings present were shocked.

As a Peak Sixth Tier existence, the Silver Armored Giant Crocodile was well-known throughout this region. Yet now, it had already been separated from its body.

"Yesterday, this guy refused to take the pill. Master killed him with a single move, and I already ate him."

Seeing the fear on the faces of the beasts, the Golden Feathered Eagle could not help speaking up.

It felt rather pleased with itself. That dead crocodile had actually dared defy Master's orders. It deserved to die!

At those words, all the Magical Beast Kings present were filled with dread.

Refuse this pill, and they would die?

Looking at the ice-cold Lu Chuan before them, they all felt the threat of death closing in.

"We're willing to take it!"

Then, more than a dozen powerful magical beasts swallowed the black pills without hesitation.

Seeing this, the cold expression on Lu Chuan's face finally gave way to a faint smile.

The pill those creatures had taken was called the Heart Devouring Pill.

Once they took it, these Magical Beast Kings would have to come to him for an antidote every three months. Otherwise, the lethal poison would corrode their hearts and kill them.