Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master
Chapter 271 A New Space

However, the timber spirit manipulator, who was standing in front of Rocky, did not care nor wanted to know how he subdued the Dark Heaven Insect Queen. Rather, he was interested in getting hold of the advanced Dark Heaven Egg. He also did not know that the Dark Heaven Insect at the third grade of the three-star level, was in reality, a queen among its species, and also that it was extremely rare. Therefore, it could be regarded as an invaluable spirit-manipulated beast. Had he known these facts, then he would have definitely killed Rocky without hesitating for a second, and taken the insect away by any means he could.

However, at that time, the timber spirit manipulator seemed to be struggling slightly, and turning to Rocky, looking serious, he said, "It is still dangerous here. I suggest that you better leave immediately, or the Holy Dragon Empire's army will soon invade this area. They will kill you, if they find you."

On hearing the timber spirit manipulator's words, Rocky was alarmed, and it was evident by looking at face that he was panicking. Therefore, he asked nervously, "Is it true? Do you really think so? Then, in that case, I will do as you say, for no doubt the insect I have is priceless, but not when I compare it with my life. Here, I give it to you for your sound advice and for reminding me that if I live, I can get many more insects. Anyway, as I am going to run away to save my life, this insect will be nothing but a burden to me." After saying that, he nodded to Uriah and Little Rubygon, and vanished.

With Rocky out of the way, the timber spirit manipulator showed his contempt for Rocky's foolishness, whom he had cheated with his false words. He sneered loudly, "People from the Roaring Flame Empire are stupid! He believed what I said blindly and did not question me even once! No wonder they lost the tributes. What a bunch of hopeless idiots they are!" Muttering curses, the timber spirit manipulator could not prevent himself from getting closer to the insect that Rocky had already subdued. He could not wait to get his hands on it - after all the advanced Dark Heaven Egg was in that creature's body.

"It is a pity that I will kill it immediately, but that is better than handing it over with the eggs that are in its belly,” the timber spirit manipulator whispered, blinded by his greed. He had decided to kill the creature because if he were to catch the Dark Heaven Insect alive this time, then he would be compelled to turn it over, including those precious eggs, to the authorities. Therefore, when he compared giving over those things that were crucial for cultivation to killing it, the latter choice made sense to him. That was because, by doing that, he would be able to increase his power in the future. Once he had made up his mind, he did not want to waste any time in killing it, because he knew that even the slightest delay could cause things to go out of control. Were that to happen, then everything he had done, all the things he had accomplished, would be wasted.

However, were he to find out that the dying insect was a queen, an extremely rare and invaluable creature, the facial contortions that his frustration and anger would cause, would offer a priceless picture for everyone to see! His rabid expression would be one of a kind!

Unfortunately, as the Centipede-snake's poison was still in effect, this insect was paralyzed. It hardly had the strength to attack the manipulator. All it could do was watch him as he got closer, and hiss threateningly at him. It seemed to know what its fate was - that it would be slaughtered, but it could only roar helplessly, as nothing and no one could save it.

Just as the timber spirit manipulator raised his hand to kill the creature, an arrow that was traveling at great speed, and had immense spiritual power, hurtled toward him.

Although, he saw the fast-moving arrow, and tried to evade it, he could not do so completely, as it was travelling so fast. Therefore, it bruised his right arm, as it brushed past him. Soon, he could not feel any sensation in it, so he understood that he had been paralyzed.

After the “whoosh’ sound it made, the arrow directly hit a tree's thick trunk that was behind the timber spirit manipulator, and its white goose feathers shook gently. Interestingly, this arrow was exactly like the one on the insect's hind leg.

"Who has done this?" the timber spirit manipulator shouted, aggressively, and was upset to see that a certain poison had been smeared on it. Also, he could feel no sensation because of the bruise on his arm and the blood circulation.

"It's me!" The timber spirit manipulator heard a calm voice, and saw a man slowly appear in front him.

"You!!!?" The timber spirit manipulator was so shocked that his eye balls almost fell out of their sockets. It was none other than the man he had fooled into going away from the scene. 'How did he come back?!

Calmly, Rocky stood in front of the spirit manipulator.

"Did you really think that I would let you take it away from me?" Rocky gave a grim smile. Nevertheless, he did not give his opponent even the slightest clue that the insect was a queen and not an ordinary worker. He was smart enough not to share that secret with anyone.

"You Bastard! I could kill you right now! You are so weak, and I can even kill you with one hand. It would be like brushing the dust off my sleeve. But killing you is meaningless.” The timber spirit manipulator stared at Rocky, who obviously disdained him, and got even angrier. In his opinion, Rocky had merely played a trick by attacking him with that poisonous arrow. But considering his real strength, the spirit manipulator was not scared.

"Hmmm, you only reached the first grade of Heavenly Stage. And now, you have injured one of your arms, which may impact your strength. So, I think it should be easy for me to defeat you.” Rocky analyzed calmly, like a smart businessman. Even though, he knew that hurting an arm would not influence the Heavenly Stage's power, too much. However, what Rocky did not know was that timber spirit manipulators needed to use their arms more than other manipulators did. Therefore, being unable to use an arm would definitely be a tremendous disadvantage.

Pretending to leave after his conversation with the timber spirit manipulator, Rocky had drunk two drops of magical saliva to regain as much as he could of his spiritual power. However, since he realized that the timber spirit manipulator was planning to kill this insect, he had to reveal himself. Even though Rocky knew that even if he gathered all his strength and powers, he would not be able to defeat the Heavenly Staged manipulator. Moreover, he was weaker by seventy-percent.

But as that was his only chance, he needed to kill the man in front of him, no matter what it took. At that moment, Uriah and Little Rubygon also appeared on either side of the timber spirit manipulator, and started threatening him. Since they had taken the magical saliva earlier, they had recovered half of their strength, already.

"These two spirit manipulated beasts are yours?" The timber spirit manipulator was shocked when he first saw Rocky's two beasts, but he was more surprised, when he realized that those two could move and attack, simultaneously.

"Problems?" Rocky asked, and crossed his hands in front of his chest, in his usual manner.

"But, that is impossible! I have never heard of any spirit manipulator, who can control two beasts at the same time. This is not possible. Do you have someone with you?" The timber spirit manipulator could not believe what he saw, and looked around, alarmed and surprised.

"Clever! Yes, my man is hiding nearby, waiting to take the first opportunity to attack you. Be careful, you will either get hurt, or die,” Rocky threatened.

"Hum, I hope you guys can still save yourselves. I, hereby, summon you - Jumbo Horned Beetle!" Saying those words, the timber spirit manipulator smiled cunningly. Then, shouting aloud, he raised his arm heavenward and released the spiritual power, which sundered the sky, and a spirit- manipulated beast emerged. It was as huge as an elephant with three curved tusks that emitted a foul smell, and thundered threateningly.

The area from which the giant elephant-like creature had emerged was the Magic Spiritual Space, which only those who had already reached the Heavenly Stage, could open. Many regarded it as an independent platform, which was usually used to keep spirit-manipulated beasts. But it could also be viewed as a battlefield for spirit manipulators. As the place was isolated, the fights did not cause any damage to the outside world.

"It is a spirit-manipulated beast at the third grade of the three-star level!" After Rocky had seen what was happening and who had appeared on the scene, he started treating his opponent, seriously. A Heavenly Staged timber spirit manipulator, together with his high level beast, was definitely one of the most difficult combinations to win.

However, Rocky had to act fast for there was no time to lose. He also knew that his chances at winning were slim. But, he could not give up the Dark Heaven Insect Queen.