Chapter 251 - 251 232 The Interceptor

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251: Chapter 232: The Interceptor 251: Chapter 232: The Interceptor For those who are dissatisfied with life, it is a great majority. When Lu Ping’an saw the interceptor, he was only slightly surprised. “Liu Zibei….” Standing in front of him was a Tree Shepherd, whom he had met before. Compared to his spirited self in the corridor back then, the now tired and helpless looking Liu Zibei had bet everything on this. Killing special agents was taboo… Just a short while ago, one of his closest subordinates committed a heinous act and was exposed, now there’s a warrant for his arrest. No matter what happens, he can no longer stay in the ancient city. Even with the protection of the Lin Nu’s Church, hiding back in his own power circle for years is inevitable… If he manages to get something, then it’s okay, but if he returns empty-handed, it’d be a great loss. There may not be a cross-city pursuit, but as long as he sets foot in the ancient city again, what awaits him is definitely capture. After entering the Holy Domain, just like Fang Wen, he faced “discriminatory” treatment. It’s not that he couldn’t obtain rewards, but the surging “life force” pouring into his body had very limited enhancement for a Gardener. Indeed, life force is the foundation for life-related professions, including Gardeners, but the improvement of combat power through increased physical life force is far from that of foodies and other battle-professions. Furthermore, the “remaining life” he harvested wasn’t all of it… Some of the life force was shared by his Magic Plants. When the Magic Plants received the life force blessing, they indeed got a significant enhancement… But does a tree root growing into a large tree really become stronger? The excessively inflated Magic Plant army’s increase in combat power seems quite uncertain; many Magic Plants start competing for living space and nutrients with their fellows as soon as they grow up, resulting in a lot of inexplicable internal damage. He needed time to adjust and digest, but obviously, other competitors wouldn’t give him that time. Apparently, this secret realm of the Beast Tamer and Physician Big Cat, was very unfriendly to both “non-living beings” and “Gardeners”. However, theoretically speaking, it made sense… Although Magic Pets (Magic Plants and Demons) can be considered part of a single entity with you, they also contribute their own strengths or even serve as the main combat power, so they naturally deserve a share. This rule is really advantageous for Beast Tamers, as taming a beast is too difficult. Being able to directly increase the life force and combat power limit of Magic Pets is like a cheat for raising pets… Except for a certain discriminated Mechanical Beast Tamer. Strangely, for some reason, several mainstream life-related professions appeared in this land of life, with the exception of traditional Beast Tamers. It’s worth mentioning that due to the high standard existence of the “Life Bank”, Lu Ping’an’s bank directly took over all life force gains, which was domineering yet effective. “Fang Wen!” Standing on the treetops, Liu Zibei barely glanced at the masked Lu Ping’an, as his eyes were focused solely on that “battle-pet”. Not long ago, his subordinate was killed by Fang Wen, and Dragon Yuhe died as a result. They had fought each other in the past and were already enemies. “Ask him why he came to intercept, and why he knew we were here.” Lu Ping’an hid behind her, silently acting as the backdrop and follower. “….Don’t even think about approaching the Tree of Ascension, Fang Wen. You foolish one who practices wicked and evil ways, how are you qualified to feel the great Mother Goddess’s love!” His lamenting and devout appearance made one wonder if he had gone mad. A bishop of the Lady of the Forest actually declared the love of the Mother Goddess to someone from the Mother Goddess Cult? If Lin Nu heard this, she would probably jump out and slap him to death. Obviously, he had converted willingly… The deeper one walks on the path of life, the more shaken they are by the “Life Sanctuary” before them, and the more they understand the rarity of the current opportunity. He had already invested too much; just like a gambler who had put everything at stake, he could no longer hold back. At this point, asking for a reason was meaningless, as neither side could back down. Using his knee to think, Lu Ping’an felt that this person’s appearance was most likely the doing of the Sophist. “….Take me and go around him.” Lu Ping’an didn’t lose his temper, although he was curious about the combat style of high-level Gardeners, he knew that the “Gardener” in front of him was not the focus. He was quite clear about the characteristics of a Gardener’s slow speed in main battlefield combat; just bypass him… No one can guarantee how long Long Qianlan can hold on, if Big Cat comes back, the opportunity would be missed. “Move!” “Where do you think you’re going! Come and play with my army!” The next moment, the ground shook as numerous trees were uprooted and countless magic plants transformed into “temporary tree-men,” forming a vast army that blocked all escape routes. Liu Zibei’s gaze was firmly locked onto… Fang Wen! Wild grass on the ground turned into earth thorns and tentacle clusters. Numerous fruit trees threw their exploding fruit, turning into “tree-men” one by one. Newborn warriors covered the entire battlefield. And if that was not strange enough… The sight of those creatures that were half-flesh, half-plant reminded Lu Ping’an of a bizarre Advancement—the “Parasitic Tree.” However, from the twisted faces of those dozens of “half-tree-men,” it was clear they were not volunteering for this transformation, nor did they possess the power of a true third-tier Gardener. This time, compared to the previous encounter, the Tree Shepherds who had enough time and were willing to invest, showed everything they had. The place, once an ordinary ruin, had transformed into a primordial forest in an instant, while the long-hidden Gardeners turned the entire area into their home turf. With the enclosing trap and unrelenting army, Liu Zibei had the determination to kill… In his eyes, as a fellow Beast Tamer, Fang Wen was the biggest threat. The one closest to the great Mother Goddess (Long Qianlan was being hunted down), and the competitor most likely to seize the treasure. “Help me…” Fang Wen hesitated and looked back at Lu Ping’an, her synthesized voice now carrying a hint of pleading. Apparently, she was not confident in breaking through the encirclement either. Logically, at this moment, Lu Ping’an should discard the obstacle and head towards the altar core not far away. If it were just him, he could take advantage of the situation and use the Heavenly Boots to escape from the enemy focus. “Fine.” But if this “choice” was made by the Sophist, then he would definitely not choose it. Lu Ping’an ignored her “gratitude” and looked ahead. He couldn’t afford to lose the Fang Wen card just yet. “Swallow her, Blood Trace.” The next moment, the ground split open, and a bloody fissure violently tore the earth from below. Huge root plants rose from the ground, and within the bloody fissure lay a strange sweet-smelling digestive fluid. The super-magic plant, “Blood Trace,” an unidentified species with extraordinary combat power. Its core consisted of a large bundle of vines and the “Man-eating Fruit” growing on it… Although the structure appeared as simple as a morning glory, when spread out, it could cover the area of two football fields. If it forcefully tore the earth, it could swallow several large buildings in one go. “Boom!” The ground wailed. When the “war machines” of Tree Shepherds were fully deployed, countless sinkholes and pits appeared, deadly vines and fruits were everywhere. Liu Zibei’s Blood Trace had two forms for warfare, one grouped together like a lurking behemoth, directly tearing and swallowing the unfortunate ones above. The other form was a full-scale deployment, dispersing the concentrated vines and extending them across the surface or shallow underground… This was more dangerous than the first one. As long as Blood Trace occupied the battlefield, it could easily pull the fight into its advantageous side. A large number of vines, man-eating fruits, and poisonous thorns had become the most dangerous “traps.” Every step could lead to either heaven or hell. The wall you lean on could be drooling at you; beneath your feet and the rocks below could be a bloodthirsty magical vine. Phantoms appeared under Lu Ping’an’s feet. He tried his best not to land but to float in mid-air with hooks. Lu Ping’an used the Heavenly Boots for the first time, facing a battlefield similar to the previous one. In the air, various strange smells permeated, those of ripe fruit and rotting stench. Overwhelming amounts of pheromones that could be smelled by the nose drove the agitated plants. Only in an instant, Lu Ping’an felt as if he was “stuck” with something. He looked up at Fang Wen, and the “mark” on her was at least ten times his. “A hostility marker? From this far away?” A compulsory ability for combat-oriented Gardeners: marking a target to direct their magic plants to attack. Although this ability could “mark with the eye,” Lu Ping’an’s previous limit was five meters. The distance between Liu Zibei and himself was at least four or five hundred meters. Gardeners need time to set up but can become several times more difficult to handle once fully prepared or simply if preparations are made in advance. Under Liu Zibei’s guidance, numerous magic plants blocked all paths.

Chapter 251 - 251 232 The Interceptor

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