Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 1280: Chapter 525: Northern Border Beast Tide! Returning to the Rong Family!

Beiyuan Province.

Even though Jianghai Province had just entered early autumn, Beiyuan—the northernmost region of the Dragon Country—was already freezing cold. Some areas were even blanketed in snow. Aside from the biting chill, the frigid wind sweeping across the land carried an indescribable shadow of Death and the oppressive weight of brutal slaughter.

This was especially true in the far north, beneath the mountain ridges, where an impenetrable defense line had been forged by an endless tide of steel, Pet Beasts, and Beastmasters. Behind them lay Beiyuan Province of the Dragon Nation, and before them lay the battlefield!

There was no blood or corpses. Amidst the Undead Series Beast Tide—the so-called Ghost Tide—the slaughter seemed entirely silent. Within this tide, there was no order or pattern. The vast majority might be Jumping Zombies and Skeleton Soldiers—mindless, Low Level ordinary Undead Series Ferocious Beasts. Or, a High Level Undead Series entity like a Skeleton Lord or a Bloody Butcher might suddenly emerge from their ranks. A Beast Tide was simply like this. Therefore, among the countless Beastmaster warriors holding the line on the battlefield, no one could guarantee that they—or their Pet Beasts—wouldn’t be the next to die in the very next second.

Fortunately, after an intense onslaught that lasted through the latter half of the night and into the early morning, the seemingly endless tide of Ferocious Beasts slowly receded. This allowed the countless Beastmaster warriors who survived on the battlefield to heave a sigh of relief. At the same time, Leng Ye, who was observing calmly from the center of the legion, also let out a breath.

The battlefield was massive, spanning over a hundred kilometers. As a Spirit Saint Level powerhouse guarding Beiyuan, it was impossible for him to personally intervene on a single front. After all, any Beast Tide could have Advanced Fierce Beasts lying in wait at the rear. Once he made a move, they would fall into a disadvantage on the grand strategic level of the battlefield—unless he possessed the absolute power to crush the enemy outright.

However, this Beast Tide had lasted for a full two months. Over this time, the only thing Leng Ye could confirm was that several Spirit Saint Level Ferocious Beasts were pulling the strings behind it, and that it was connected to the Heavenly Tomb.

Of course, a Beast Tide had both its pros and cons. It was a danger, but also an opportunity. The Northern Border Legion naturally suffered casualties in this war. However, after undergoing the baptism of such a large-scale Beast Tide, the overall power of the entire Northern Border Legion had significantly increased. Moreover, with absolute logistical guarantees and the protection of the medical Beastmaster legion teams, the sacrifices seemed insignificant compared to their gains.

Yet, as the Ghost Saint who sat at the heart of the Northern Border commanding this great war, he felt no joy whatsoever. His gaze remained calm as he watched the footage on the satellite Star Map. Beside him, several officers bearing Advanced Level military ranks frowned in astonishment.

"They retreated again!? What exactly is the goal of these Immortal creatures? Are these charges just to exhaust the power of our Northern Border Legion?"

The other high-ranking figures nearby shared his bewilderment. Only one figure standing at the very edge remained silent. Leng Ye shifted his gaze, looking at Su Anyong not far away.

"Su Anyong, what do you think?"

Su Anyong quickly stood up. "Reporting! I still believe that the Ghost King behind this Beast Tide has no real intention of invading the Dragon Nation’s territory. It is purely using this to expend these mid to Low Level Undead Series Ferocious Beasts!"

"Oh?"

Su Anyong then explained, "This Ghost Tide has lasted for a full two and a half months of Time. Aside from a few Emperor Level Advanced Fierce Beasts appearing every few days, the rest of the Ghost Tide army is entirely below the Monarch Level. I wonder, could this be the same as the Eastern Sea flood that happened earlier this year?"

"Hmm?" Everyone present was taken aback.

Obviously, everyone in the room knew about the Eastern Sea flood centered around Jianghai Province earlier that year. However, even among the many people present, very few knew the core reason behind that disaster. Leng Ye, however, did know. He nodded, his brows slightly furrowed.

"So, what are you planning?"

That flood was no longer a secret among Spirit Saint Level Beastmasters, and the Water Venerable who had awakened during that event was now known to many. It was precisely because of this that Leng Ye hadn’t let his guard down in the slightest, even though the Northern Border Legion held the absolute advantage. Instead, he had become increasingly vigilant.

Su Anyong thought for a moment before replying, "I stand by my previous opinion: we should organize a counterattack or launch an in-depth investigation! If this Undead Ghost Tide is entirely coming from the Heavenly Tomb, then we should completely clear out and annihilate all the Ferocious Beasts within the Heavenly Tomb’s perimeter!"

As soon as he said this, before Leng Ye could even speak, someone else interjected. "Captain Su, who will lead this counterattack? A massive counteroffensive will further stretch our already massive front lines. If the Spirit Saint Level Ferocious Beasts hiding among them find an opening and slip into our rear habitats, it will cause a catastrophic turmoil the likes of which hasn’t been seen in twenty years. Once civilian casualties occur in the cities, who will bear that responsibility?"

This question made many of the surrounding officers nod in agreement. Su Anyong shrugged, unbothered that his suggestion was rejected once again. The other party’s reasoning was sound and their considerations were thorough. After the Undead Ghost Tide had started, he had proposed this twice before, but he didn’t have any guarantees or a method that offered the best of both worlds. Even when he volunteered to personally lead a team deep into enemy territory, he had been shot down.