Chapter 546: Chapter 289: Peak Tier 5, the Sandstone Scorpion King’s Terror
The six-tier administrator of the King’s council, upon observing Lu Sheng’s actions during this period, had a peculiar expression flickering in his eyes.
"If I remember correctly, behind the King of the Forest is that guy, right? Back then, it was also that guy’s idea to have the King of the Forest replace the Lions’ territory!"
"Now that the King of the Forest has done this... I wonder what that guy will think?"
The peculiar expression in the six-tier administrator’s eyes flickered, and then he smiled slightly, conveying the reproach from the Giant Ape Kingdom to another six-tier administrator.
After doing all this, he returned to his own territory, quite satisfied, and fell into a deep sleep.
...
On the other side, in an endless ocean, a shark hundreds of meters long suddenly surfaced, and a trace of violence appeared in its eyes.
"This King of the Forest... is simply causing trouble!"
The deep voice of the Shark King echoed, accompanied by a powerful energy wave that instantly surged out, causing waves to splash around the sea!
"Have the Sandstone Scorpion King come see me!"
The Shark King roared, and the sound gradually spread.
...
After slaying the Black Ape King and several giant beasts of the nearby Giant Ape Kingdom, Lu Sheng patted his stomach with satisfaction and returned to his territory.
"After refining the bloodlines of the Black Ape King and these giant beasts, there’s a high probability I’ll step into the Tier Five Peak!"
"By then, even if the Giant Beast King of tier six makes a move against me, with my combat experience and Dragon Transformation Technique, I won’t be killed!"
A curve appeared at the corner of Lu Sheng’s mouth, revealing a smile.
Subsequently, Lu Sheng returned to the small valley where he had been residing and began silently refining the power of the bloodline within his body.
Days later, Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes.
An extremely terrifying aura suddenly howled out from Lu Sheng’s body, his massive form expanded a few more degrees at that moment.
"Indeed, Tier Five Peak!"
Feeling the powerful energy fluctuations within, the smile on Lu Sheng’s lips grew even more vibrant.
"With this, just a few more bloodlines of Tier Five Giant Beast Kings, and I can successfully break into Tier Six!"
"Once I step into Tier Six, I can barely shake the world awareness of the Beast Realm, summoning my true form, and by then, I will be capable of much more!"
As Lu Sheng spoke, the brilliance in his eyes became more intense.
At this moment, Lu Sheng’s mind slightly shifted, and the King’s Domain instantly activated.
Currently, Lu Sheng had already merged the forest and the previous Lions’ territory into one. The King’s Domain had already established a strong connection with the territory.
Under such circumstances, nothing that happened in the forest or the desert jungle could escape Lu Sheng’s notice.
"Hm? Sandstone Scorpion King is appearing near my territory? What’s it intending to do?"
Furrowing his brows slightly, Lu Sheng, unsure of the Sandstone Scorpion King’s intentions near his territory, pondered for a moment before his silhouette flickered, disappearing from the valley.
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At this moment, outside the desert jungle, Sandstone Scorpion King’s expression was somewhat gloomy.
Looking at the desert jungle in front of him, his eyes couldn’t help but show a tinge of annoyance.
"This King of the Forest, so domineering in conduct, killing the Lion King would have been enough since it’s a matter between our King’s council, but now it takes initiative again and, without any reason, killed the Black Ape King, nearly sparking a war between the Giant Ape Kingdom and our King’s council!"
"Even caused me to be punished by the Black Shark King!"
The expression of Sandstone Scorpion King was somewhat irritable. Just a short while ago, he had been called over by the Black Shark King.
The Black Shark King was the six-tier Giant Beast King behind Sandstone Scorpion King, also a six-tier administrator of the King’s council—a being of terrifying power, even considered among the upper middle ranks of all six-tier Giant Beast Kings.
Facing the Black Shark King’s fury, even Sandstone Scorpion King found it hard to withstand.
Under these circumstances, it naturally caused some resentments in Sandstone Scorpion King’s heart towards Lu Sheng.
And just as Sandstone Scorpion King was secretly complaining, Lu Sheng’s figure appeared in front of him.
"I wonder what brings you to my place, brother?"
Lu Sheng asked indifferently, looking at the Sandstone Scorpion King.
Staring at the suddenly appearing Lu Sheng, Sandstone Scorpion King was startled, and then his gaze towards Lu Sheng became slightly grave.
Because when Lu Sheng appeared near him, he hadn’t sensed it at all; under such circumstances, if the other wanted to take action against him, he might not even be able to react.
"This guy... has he already grown to this extent?"
Looking at Lu Sheng in front of him, a hint of terror appeared in the Sandstone Scorpion King’s eyes.
One must know that as an old-tier five Giant Beast King of the King’s council, the Sandstone Scorpion King already possessed late-stage Tier Five cultivation.
But now... Sandstone Scorpion King suddenly realized that he completely couldn’t see through Lu Sheng.
This could only indicate that Lu Sheng’s cultivation was above his own.
Under such circumstances...
It further caused tumultuous waves in the heart of the Sandstone Scorpion King.
"Clearly, not long ago, this guy had just become a Giant Beast King, and in such a short time, he’s already at Tier Five Peak?"
"If he’s given more time to grow, won’t he soon reach Tier Six?"
The Sandstone Scorpion King was shocked in his heart, and the look towards Lu Sheng was filled with wariness.
However, facing Lu Sheng’s inquiry, the Sandstone Scorpion King took a deep breath and slowly said, "Forest Brother, did you previously attack the Black Ape King?"
Lu Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly, unexpectedly realizing that’s why the other party had come.
"Yes, what’s the matter?"
Lu Sheng did not hide anything and spoke truthfully.
This made the Sandstone Scorpion King somewhat awkward, as Lu Sheng’s honesty left him unsure of what to say.
After an awkward pause, the Sandstone Scorpion King slowly said, "Forest Brother, although our King’s Conference and the Giant Ape Kingdom are in opposition, we shouldn’t easily resort to killing, or it will affect the balance between us... which would be troublesome!"
Hearing the Sandstone Scorpion King’s words, Lu Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly and said blandly, "What? Am I at fault for expanding territory for the King’s Conference?"
"That’s true in theory, but..."
The Sandstone Scorpion King spoke helplessly, and Lu Sheng’s words secretly infuriated him even more.
Despite my explanation, you’re giving no face at all—that’s a bit too much.
"The relations here are very complex, so... it would be best for you to admit fault, otherwise..."
"Otherwise, what?"
Lu Sheng suddenly sneered, looking at the Sandstone Scorpion King.
"What, do you intend to hand me over to the Giant Ape Kingdom, lowering your head to them?"
"If that’s the case... then this so-called King’s Conference would be nothing but a joke!"
"You!"
The Sandstone Scorpion King looked angrily at Lu Sheng, not expecting him to be so impervious to reason!
"Hmph!"
"You will regret what you said today sooner or later!"
Though furious in his heart, the Sandstone Scorpion King didn’t want to say much more to Lu Sheng, and with a cold snort, he directly left the Desert Jungle.
Watching the back of the retreating Sandstone Scorpion King, Lu Sheng squinted his eyes slightly, with a faint glimmer of killing intent flashing across them.
"This Sandstone Scorpion King... although he previously showed goodwill towards me, much of it was for pulling me into his faction, benefiting him."
"But because I attacked the Black Ape King, which harmed the interests of his faction, he now wants me to bow down."
"Hehehe... In the end, this King’s Conference still bullies the weak and fears the strong, from the Lion King before to the current issue..."
"This King’s Conference isn’t much of anything!"
Lu Sheng shook his head lightly, then took a long look in the direction the Sandstone Scorpion King had left.
"If you don’t provoke me, I won’t bother with you, but if you insist on provoking me... then there’s nothing to say!"
A fierce glint appeared in Lu Sheng’s eyes.
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On the endless ocean, the Tier Six Giant Beast King Black Shark King hovered over the water, listening to the Sandstone Scorpion King’s report.
"Lord Black Shark, this Forest King is ungrateful. I merely wanted him to admit his fault and yield a little, but he gave me no respect at all!"
"All the things you did for him before, Lord Black Shark, he simply treated them as nothing. I find this guy incredibly arrogant!"
The Sandstone Scorpion King spoke to the Black Shark King.
"Moreover, the growth rate of the Forest King is unusually fast."
"In less than half a year, he has advanced from just becoming a Giant Beast King to the current Tier Five Peak."
"If given time to grow, once the Forest King steps into Tier Six, with that domineering and rampant character of his, he might not even regard you highly!"
The Sandstone Scorpion King told the Black Shark King.
"He dares!!"
The Black Shark King roared, and instantly countless water columns burst from the ocean, soaring into the sky, crushing the clouds above into pieces.
"A mere Tier Five dares disregard me!"
"This guy... he’s seeking his own death!!"
Killing intent flickered in the eyes of the Black Shark King.
"So, according to what you mean..."
The Black Shark King looked towards the Sandstone Scorpion King.
The Sandstone Scorpion King made a throat-slitting gesture and said sinisterly.
"Strike first, be the stronger!!"