The Spider Queen was left in shock by the overwhelming display of power. 'How strong is this human?' she thought. Not only had Li Taihang conquered her with ease, but he also controlled several king-level ferocious beasts. It was clear that he was not to be underestimated.
As she considered her options, the Spider Queen realized something important. Becoming the pet of this human might not be so bad. She didn't have much attachment to her tribe—they were just tools for survival in her mind. The deaths of her fellow spiders, caused by Li Taihang and the Wind Wolf King, barely registered in her cold-blooded heart.
After a moment of contemplation, the Spider Queen surrendered and handed over her essence.
"Very good, you've made a wise choice," Li Taihang said, pleased as he absorbed her essence.
Suddenly, the system chimed in.
[ Ding! Congratulations on conquering the Spider Queen. You have triggered the tens of billions multiplier effect. You have received Spider Queen * 10 billion.]
Li Taihang sighed. 'Again?' He wasn't surprised anymore. After gaining so many beasts, it seemed like the world would crumble if he unleashed them all. But he wasn't interested in world domination—his dream was to ascend to immortality.
"Okay, I've gathered enough pets for now," Li Taihang mused. "Next, we'll test ourselves against stronger beasts."
Looking at the map, he realized they were close to the deeper sections of the Forest of Ferocious Beasts. However, the creatures inside were formidable—the weakest ones were at the Foundation-Building level. Although Li Taihang had king-level beasts, tackling anything at the Golden Core realm or higher would be risky.
"No matter, let's give it a shot," he decided. They needed to fight a Golden Core beast to gauge their abilities. With a determined nod, he set off with the Spider Queen and the Wind Wolf King.
"Xiaozhu, Xiaofeng," he called to them, "we're heading into the depths. Stay alert."
His pets didn't need the reminder; they were already on edge. The deeper they went, the stronger the beasts would become.
"Xiaozhu, lead the way to an ordinary Golden Core beast," Li Taihang instructed.
The Spider Queen, familiar with the area, took the lead. Though they were still in the Foundation-Building realm, they had grown strong enough to tread confidently in these dangerous lands.
After a short while, the Spider Queen stopped, hissing softly. She extended one of her legs and pointed forward.
Li Taihang peered through the dense trees and spotted a giant python.
"Is that a Golden Core python?" he asked.
The Spider Queen nodded.
"Alright, Xiaozhu, go test your skills against it."
Without hesitation, the Spider Queen attacked. She sprayed venom at the python, forcing it to react. The creature moved with surprising agility, dodging her initial strike. But the Spider Queen was relentless, sending a continuous stream of venom until the python was disoriented.
Enraged, the python lunged at her. The Spider Queen responded by casting a sticky web, ensnaring the python mid-charge. The beast thrashed violently, trying to break free, but the web held strong.
Capitalizing on the moment, the Spider Queen rushed in, shooting venom directly at the python's head. The acidic liquid corroded its flesh, exposing bone. The pain drove the python into a frenzied roll, but it was already too late. The Spider Queen delivered the killing blow, piercing its skull with her sharp spikes.
With a final, desperate wriggle, the python collapsed. Dead.
The Spider Queen quickly retrieved the inner elixir from the python's body and presented it to Li Taihang.
"What's this?" Li Taihang asked, holding the elixir in his hand. Neither of his pets could answer, but the system provided the answer soon enough.
[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining Python Inner Elixir * 1. You have triggered the tens of billions multiplier effect. Congratulations on obtaining Python Inner Elixir * 10 billion.]
"Inner elixirs, huh? These are perfect for feeding poisonous beasts," Li Taihang thought, his gaze shifting to the Spider Queen.
"Do you want it?" he asked, seeing the eagerness in her eyes.
The Spider Queen hesitated for a moment but finally nodded.
"Go ahead, you've earned it," Li Taihang encouraged.
Gratefully, the Spider Queen devoured the inner elixir and began to refine its power. Li Taihang watched closely, intrigued by the process. He commanded the Wind Wolf King to guard their surroundings while the Spider Queen meditated.
"So, inner elixirs can strengthen pets," Li Taihang mused. "If I hunt more beasts and collect their elixirs, my pets can grow even stronger."
He began strategizing, reviewing his current lineup of pets and their elemental attributes:
1. Xiong Er – Bear Spirit (Earth attribute)
2. Silly Bird – Giant Bird Monster King (Wind attribute)
3. Majia – Giant Crocodile King (Water attribute)
4. Xiaofeng – Wind Wolf King (Wind attribute)
5. Xiaozhu – Spider Queen (Poison attribute)
[AN: Tell me if you guys want name them anything else]
With this powerful group, he planned to continue hunting ferocious beasts, using their inner elixirs to strengthen his pets. He would capture the most formidable beasts and turn them into his allies, building an unstoppable force.
Before long, the Spider Queen finished refining the inner elixir. Li Taihang noticed that her scars from previous battles had healed.
"Can the elixirs also heal injuries?" he asked, astonished by the rapid recovery.
The Spider Queen and the Wind Wolf King didn't know how to answer, so they merely nodded in response. Their confused expressions made Li Taihang chuckle.
"Alright then, let's test this further." With a flick of his hand, he summoned a mountain of inner elixirs—hundreds of them.
Both the Spider Queen and the Wind Wolf King were speechless. How many giant pythons had their master killed to amass such a massive collection?
Li Taihang grinned. "Go ahead, Xiaozhu. Let's see how much you can grow."