Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen, led by a Level 5 Saber-Toothed Tiger, made their way towards the depths of the Heavenly Barrier Forest. En route, they encountered a few demon beasts, but all were frightened away by the imposing pressure emanating from them. They certainly didn't want to waste too much time here.
"We're almost there." The Level 5 Saber-Toothed Tiger halted its steps, pointing to a territory ahead, daring not to proceed any further. If it weren't for Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen accompanying it, it wouldn't even dare to enter the territory of a Level 7 Demon Beast, let alone that of a Level 9 Demon Beast.
"Who dares to trespass upon our territory?" A roaring voice echoed from the forest.
Following that, five figures appeared beside Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen, consisting of three males and two females, each radiating a powerful aura.
Song Yan Ning glanced over the five individuals, her lips curving into a content smile, "I'm here to make you my subordinates."
"Are you delusional? You think you can subdue us with your strength?" A red-haired woman with a pair of ears atop her head scoffed. She could tell that Song Yan Ning's strength was at the Late Stage Mahayana Peak. They were Level 9 Demon Beasts, equating to Tribulation Crossing Stage Cultivators in human terms. How could they possibly be willing to become the Contracted Beasts of a human with lesser cultivation than their own?
Song Yan Ning smiled indifferently, "Do you know of Divine Beasts?"
The red-haired woman looked Song Yan Ning up and down with a cold laugh, "Are you claiming to be a Divine Beast?" Of course, she had heard of Divine Beasts, but Song Yan Ning was clearly human, and she bore no trace of a demon beast's aura.
Song Yan Ning swayed her body, and nine tails materialized behind her. She belonged to the Nine-tailed Fox Clan, a clan with an Ancient Inheritance, naturally constituting the Divine Beast lineage.
The red-haired woman and her companions were slightly startled, their eyes filled with shock, "You're from the Nine-tailed Fox Clan?"
"Mhm," Song Yan Ning nodded with a smile.
The red-haired woman and her companions exchanged glances, then knelt simultaneously, "We are willing to be your subordinates." They had cultivated here for tens of thousands of years but still could not ascend to the Immortal World, not due to poor cultivation talent but because their bloodlines determined their achievements.
In the Cultivation World, Level 9 was the limit for demon beasts' cultivation. It was unthinkable for them to advance any further. However, the Divine Beast clan was different; as long as they reached the necessary cultivation, they could ascend, unrestricted by the laws of heaven and earth.
"Don't worry, I won't let you down. In the future, I will take you to the Immortal World," Song Yan Ning declared as she pointed a finger, sending five beams of light into the foreheads of the five individuals.
The red-haired woman and her companions closed their eyes, putting up no resistance.
"Hua Ye, we have seen our master!" After being contracted by Song Yan Ning, they immediately felt their cultivation progress, their hearts filled with excitement.
Song Yan Ning nodded, "Now, summon the demon beasts of Level 5 and above in the forest to gather here." With the Spiritual Pearl Space and its rich Spiritual Energy, plus the influence of her Divine Beast blood, the Level 5 and above demon beasts would not take long to grow stronger.
The demon beasts she had taken from Wanshou Forest before had all made noticeable improvements in their strength. Moreover, her parents and brothers were in the Spiritual Pearl Space, and with their training, it wouldn't be long before they became a formidable force.
"Yes!" Xu Mang and the others responded promptly. The stronger their master became, the more benefits they would obtain in the future.