Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

"There’s still a chance!"

Although I couldn’t showcase my true strength just now, the battle capabilities of the Honey Mist Umbrella Spirit are not weak. As long as I can perform well, there’s still a possibility to impress the three prosecutors.

A thought flashed by, and Lin used Mind Sensing: "Honey Mist Umbrella Spirit, get ready for battle!"

At the same moment,

The group, already prepared, remained calm. Under Li Junyue’s command, they maintained their defensive formation, while directing their respective Pet Beasts to cooperate and launch a counterattack.

Chen Yuan first glanced at the Twin Flower Concubine, which had absorbed all the poisonous mist. Its purple long skirt had become much more profound than before, exuding a kind of seductive beauty.

Chen Yuan couldn’t help but muse, "If this child gains a poison attribute after its evolution, how desperate would the opponent be?"

The headlamps of the group cut through the darkness, leaving no place for the attacking Pet Beasts to hide.

A brief look showed that these Pet Beasts were of various kinds, including ones Chen Yuan had seen before like the Black-striped Spider, Fire Patterned Snake, Black Flame Dog, and others with distinct local features of Yun Province like the Fungal Pet Beasts, Deceitful Mushroom, and Red-Eyed Nightmare Mushroom.

Both of these Fungal Pet Beasts are of the Poison Type, and most of the skills they master are sinister and repulsive. Previously, the Poison Spore mines and the Sweet Fragrance were most likely their handiwork.

And behind these Pet Beasts, several human figures faintly appeared, clad in black robes, hidden in deeper shadows, making it difficult to see them clearly.

Li Junyue’s expression remained unchanged as he directed the Ink Tree Spirit to step forward, uttering four words: "Playing tricks."

The sound reached Jiang Xun’s ears, but he didn’t react. However, his brow, hidden under the black robe, furrowed slightly.

The Sweet Fragrance didn’t work?

The detoxifying methods of the ninth group are this formidable?

"But it’s expected," he thought silently.

He is more aware of the Investigation Department’s troublesome and terrifying nature than ordinary members, so he has always been cautious.

Tricks and schemes might make the Investigation Department fall for it once, but they absolutely can’t be used a second time.

Just like when they used Sweet Fragrance to set a trap in the warehouse, causing the fourth group to fall for it, the ninth group that had seen such a trap would certainly not fall for it.

Facing the ninth group, Jiang Xun’s plan was simple.

The Poison Spore mines and Sweet Fragrance acted as traps to hinder their advance speed. If it could be effective, that would be best, but even if the effect was weak, it was quite normal.

The ambush that follows Sweet Fragrance is the key.

By then, as they struggle to deal with the Sweet Fragrance, they would also face a sudden attack, making it easy to be overwhelmed.

If the ambush is successful, Jiang Xun, who has no interest in prolonged battles, would decisively retreat to the third ambush point.

All of this was merely to draw the attention of the ninth group.

But as Sweet Fragrance was broken too quickly, the pressure of their ambush would increase accordingly.

The intense sounds of battle erupted beside his ears, and Jiang Xun calmed his thoughts, speaking softly, "Make use of the time, retreat in a minute."

The Ink Tree Spirit stood resolutely at the center of the fierce battle, single-handedly enduring the attacks of several Pet Beasts, wildly swinging its branch-like arms. The powerful Grass and Wood Strike forcefully slammed a Black-striped Spider into the ground.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sound of strikes boomed, and the body of the Black-striped Spider was nearly flattened, emitting a desperate shriek.

"Howl!"

The Black Flame Dog seized the moment, leaping up fiercely, with fierce light bursting from its eyes. Its mouth surged with starlight fires, aiming its flaming fangs at the left branch of the Ink Tree Spirit, biting straight down!

However, the Ink Tree Spirit paid no heed, allowing its left arm to be bitten by the Black Flame Dog. Flames spread and burned its body, while its right arm continued to smash the incapacitated Black-striped Spider until the latter was completely unconscious before stopping.

Then, without a second thought, the Ink Tree Spirit let the Black-striped Spider lie in the deep pit. From the ground beneath, several thick tendrils shot out, tightly wrapping around the Black Flame Dog, suddenly tightening.

"Howl!"

The Black Flame Dog’s mouth stopped its motion, and the pain spreading through its body forced it to raise its head high, letting out a mournful howl.

Once the Black Flame Dog released its fangs, the Ink Tree Spirit again raised its arms high, the thick branches smashing down like heavy hammers!

Bam!

The Black Flame Dog’s wails resounded in Chen Yuan’s ears as he silently observed the Ink Tree Spirit, akin to a berserk warrior.

Xia Heng’s Ink Tree Spirit excels in binding opponents with various skills, using its rock-solid posture to wear down its opponent’s state and achieve victory.

Li Junyue’s training direction, on the other hand, differs. He completely regards the Ink Tree Spirit as a close-combat warrior, abandoning flashy attacks, making its unbreakable trunk the most potent means of attack.

Furthermore, the Ink Tree Spirit’s power has broken through to Tier Three.

Half a month has passed since the Da Feng Cup, and during this period, High-tier Beastmasters have successively appeared.

Outstanding students from various Beast Taming Academies, advisors from the Beastmaster Association, and captains of the Investigation Department have basically all become High-tier Beastmasters.

Although Li Junyue’s progress was slightly slower than Chen Yuan and Jiang Wenning, after joining the Investigation Department and enjoying numerous benefits, along with his rigorous training, he barely caught up with the first-tier Beastmasters.

The strength of the other members of the ninth group is also impressive.

The Cyan Wind Hunting Dog and Flowing Cloud Sparrow cooperate with each other, holding their own against multiple opponents.

The Honey Mist Umbrella Spirit confronted the Deceitful Mushroom and, being able to absorb poison mist, was not afraid of its opponent, charging all the way, gaining an advantage.

In terms of individual combat power, members of the New Star Association absolutely cannot match the members of the Investigation Department.

Thankfully, the New Star Association members have greater numbers, and by leveraging their numerical advantage, they can barely maintain the situation, avoiding collapse.

But as time goes on, these guys are bound to lose.

Seeing the fierce battle, Chen Yuan and the others felt like they had nothing to do.

"Howl, howl..."

Cola looked longingly at the fierce melee, feeling dejected.