My Divine Beasts Are Really Not Evil Gods

Chapter 26: Primeval Shadow

It sounded incredibly impressive, but that really wasn't him!

He was just an ordinary Beast Tamer who had just advanced to the Red Copper Rank and was being hunted by a Nightmare Beast.

However, it seemed he could be…

Lu Yu suddenly thought of something.

He had witnessed the Taboo Sun without any repercussions. The Eye of Truth had emphasized that witnessing It hadn't caused an Aberration; even the Taboo Memory only attracted monsters, rather than eroding his soul.

Did this mean that he, as the 【Master of the Gate】, also possessed a certain level of taboo Rank?

It was just an Ultra Low-spec Pinduoduo Version; its only effect was preventing Aberration from high-dimensional information when faced with similar taboo corruption, but the related memories would still turn into a curse.

As for the Backlash ability, he had just tested it and found he still couldn't use it actively.

Unless someone was directly investigating the Key of Truth, even divining him personally wouldn't trigger its Backlash.

It almost felt like it was saying, 'The weak are unworthy of being my master.'

Tsunderes are an outdated trope in this day and age; it should get off the internet! Give me a submissive Descending From the Sky Type instead!

Lu Yu complained internally, but he wasn't disappointed. At least he had learned one way to use the 【Key of Truth】.

Unless it was absolutely necessary, he didn't want to awaken those bizarre phantoms. That fleeting glimpse just now had made him feel a sense of danger.

Because these guys…

…were completely beyond his control.

Like a deadbeat dad, they only sow their seed but don't raise the child.

And heavy is the head that wears the crown.

The power of a taboo would come with a corresponding price, but if he were truly in a life-or-death crisis, he wouldn't hesitate to become a Suicide-bombing Truck and take his opponent down with him.

Although this deduction was basically Battling Wits with the Air, at least the result was more or less correct.

Lu Yu kindly reminded her, "In that case, Senior Sister, you should use that ability less often…"

This time she ran into a fake like him, but next time she encountered the real deal, she'd be finished.

"Why shouldn't I use it?"The stray lock of hair on Luo Qingyue's head bounced as she said excitedly, "The more these taboo Servitors and Claws and Teeth roam, the more it proves that great secrets are hidden in ancient history, with infinite potential for discovery."

'No, there are no secrets,'

'Woman, don't get so excited!'

'Because I'm the one who did it!'

Lu Yu was stunned, and then he heard Luo Qingyue continue:

"But you're right, we can't just charge in recklessly.

That would be a pointless death. So, we must hurry up and increase our strength, find or research methods to counter Them.

Perhaps then we can bypass these distorted phantoms, bypass that Taboo Existence, the 【Primeval Shadow】, and unearth the secrets hidden in the past.

As your Senior Sister, I have to tell you, once you begin to pursue knowledge, it's no longer you seeking it, nor is knowledge seeking you; rather, it is chasing you.

As relentlessly as a hawk chasing a rabbit. Once you start, you can't stop.

I, too, am now being eroded by the mystical.

Besides, the fact that the Ancient Bookworm can trigger a reaction from that Taboo Existence might be related to the River of History.

If I can research this thoroughly, I might be able to find the correct evolution path for the Ancient Bookworm…"

'The one eroding you is me!'

Although he didn't know how to retort, Lu Yu quite agreed with this theory that 'knowledge chases people,' as it perfectly described the essence of this bizarre Beast Taming World.

Just like a taboo Cursed Seal, even if you survive, you will forever endure the malice of fate.

Once you touch the mystical, you no longer have the option to retreat, or you will be mercilessly devoured.

And what made him cringe to death was, how had Luo Qingyue already come up with a nickname?

And it was even called the Primeval Shadow!

A great being that has cut off ancient history and buried everything in its own shadow.

Although it was a bit embarrassing, my Vest is way cooler than I am…

Luo Qingyue's series of statements left him completely speechless. Although her reasoning was extremely exaggerated and somewhat nonsensical, the final conclusions were all correct!

The information from the Eye of Truth had indeed mentioned that rashly exploring and changing history would attract pursuit from mystical existences.

It was just that he was an imposter, so the bizarre phantoms wouldn't appear again. This crisis had directly allowed Luo Qingyue to prepare in advance, making her future explorations more stable.

To some extent, it had helped her avoid many deadly crises.

Moreover, the Ancient Bookworm's evolution was indeed related to the River of History.

Since the remnant page that birthed the Ancient Bookworm could be washed up from the River of History, it was likely that other pages from the book were also in some segment of history.

If Luo Qingyue really found them, she would have the chance to evolve it into an Ancient Scholar Butterfly and summon Historical Projections for her own use.

Speaking of which, is this woman really not a character like an Incarnation of Heavenly Fate or a Child of the World?

She could battle wits with the air and still obtain a large amount of correct information.

It's practically a carbon copy of The Power of 'I Reckon…'!

Is it too late to start sucking up to her now?

Lu Yu felt like a side character.

According to the rules, he should be shouting "Terrifying to This Extent!" and "This Woman is Already on the Path to Seeking Death."

"That's right, researching history is indeed the correct path!"

Luo Qingyue, however, was like a traveler who had found a lighthouse in the dark, her brilliant eyes revealing the fanatical expression of a researcher.

Having found a new direction for her historical research by chance, Luo Qingyue couldn't stay still for another moment. She mounted the deer and said without turning back:

"Junior Brother, I've already recorded the video.

I'll hand it over to the school for you after I edit out the corrupted part. The points will be automatically credited to your account.

I'm leaving now!"

At this moment, the massive Lion-faced Deer had also recovered from the pressure of the bizarre phantoms, regaining the domineering aura befitting its Commander Rank. Its huge body leaped up abruptly and fled the place that had given it psychological trauma.

Lu Yu watched her retreating back, shook his head, and sighed, "What a strange Senior Sister…"

Although the process was a bit strange, he had ultimately managed to hide his secret.

However, this incident also served as a reminder not to underestimate anyone.

Until he found a Time-type or Fate-type Pet Beast, he would have to use spatial power to cover his tracks every time he extracted something.

Since everything was settled, Lu Yu naturally had no reason to stay and headed straight home with the Little Spider.

Walking on the path, unlike the gazes of disregard and contempt from before, the crowd now looked at him with more fear and curiosity. Some even took the initiative to greet him; clearly, the news of his earlier battle had spread throughout the school.

Mr. Yang Jiang once said that when you reach a certain height, the whole world will be polite to you.

Lu Yu nodded in acknowledgment, neither becoming arrogant nor showing closeness, feeling neither joy nor sorrow.

This calm attitude made many people feel regretful, wishing they had built a better relationship with him before.

However, Lu Yu didn't care what they thought.

Born in Dust, Drowned in the Sea of People—this was the fate of most people, and it was also his mindset in his previous life.

But in this world, to clench a fist is to grasp power, and Great Power Belongs to the Self.

An individual can surpass the collective!

Therefore, he didn't need to wear a mask.

He could completely pursue the life he wanted, explore this magnificent world, and even contend with those Taboo Existences that used mortals as fodder and heroes as pawns, to obtain true freedom.

Even if in the end…

…he died on the high pedestal of his ideals, that too would be a kind of romance.

Passing by the Guardhouse, Lu Yu slowed his pace. It wasn't to see Old Qin's shocked expression, but simply because he felt the sunset was too beautiful and wanted to walk a little slower.

But after loitering back and forth three times without seeing anyone come out, Lu Yu peeked inside and saw that Grandpa Qin and his Four-eared Hound, Tang Baihu, were about to eat.

A plate of Pickled Mustard Greens with Bamboo Shoots, a plate of Fried Peanuts, two Braised Chicken Drumsticks, two bowls of fragrant rice, and Two Liang of White Liquor.

Listening to a little tune from the radio, what a comfortable life!

Watching this made him want to become a guard and save himself forty years of struggle.

Old Qin glanced at Lu Yu outside the window and pretended not to see him.

Tang Baihu waited eagerly for its meal, its four ears hearing nothing of the outside world.

Lu Yu strongly condemned Old Qin's act of deliberately ignoring him and left in indignation.

Old Qin took a sip of liquor, squinted one eye, and revealed a sly smile. His wrinkles bunched together like a blooming chrysanthemum.

This kid wants to show off in front of me?

Too naive!

He had been a guard for so many years and had seen countless geniuses, yet not a single one could act pretentious in front of him.

People in the know gave him the nickname "Old Six Guard."

What's more, Grandpa Qin was well-read in the books of war and was preparing to use the To Turn from Guest to Host strategy to make Lu Yu doubt his life!

"This kid is probably going to be sleepless tonight!"

Old Qin smiled, picked up his chopsticks, and just as he was about to dig in, he froze.

Woof! Woof! Woof!

The Four-eared Hound beside him couldn't wait any longer. It jumped onto a chair to enjoy its reward after a hard day of patrol, only to be dumbfounded by the sight of the empty plate!

"That bastard!"

Woof!!

They chased outside, only to find Lu Yu and the Little Spider already on a bus, eating the chicken drumsticks and waving goodbye to them.

"Grandpa Qin is as hospitable as ever!"

Lu Yu said with a laugh. He couldn't hear what they were saying over the roar of the bus, but from the looks of it, their eyes were red with excitement.

He had to admit, Old Qin's cooking skills were really good. He vaguely remembered that the old man had a Secret Little Vegetable Garden.

Lord Lu had a kind heart. The weather would be getting hot soon, and he couldn't bear to see those vegetables get scorched or wither from thirst.

So, he thought of a solution: just eat them ahead of time.

Thus, he happily decided that next time, he would go to the vegetable garden, dig up some vegetables, and freeload another meal off of Old Qin's cooking.

Squeak! Squeak!

The Little Spider held up a chicken drumstick almost as big as itself, nibbling on it carefully, then nodded its head vigorously.

'The chicken leg is so delicious!'

"What a perfect 'To Lead Away a Goat in Passing'…"

In front of the Guardhouse, a man and a dog watched the departing bus, their shadows stretched long under the setting sun.

It felt like…

…they were the ones who would be sleepless tonight