"Yun Yun…"
High above the sky, a graceful woman hovered, her exquisite figure wrapped in a tight-fitting dress that accentuated her elegance. In her hand, she wielded a peculiar longsword, its blade radiating a soft green glow. Her jet-black hair was secured by a noble phoenix-shaped accessory, adding an air of regal sophistication to her presence.
Despite standing before a Magic Beast renowned across the Dou Qi Continent, Yun Yun's breathtaking face remained serene, unshaken by the formidable presence before her.
Behind her, a pair of ethereal, green-hued wings—formed from the pure condensation of wind-affinity Dou Qi—fluttered gently, keeping her aloft as she moved with effortless grace.
He hadn't expected this battle to unfold at this very moment. Would the outcome mirror that of the novel, or would the tides shift, altering fate itself? If it were the latter, he was eager to see how it would play out. But if it remained unchanged… then he had to step in and assist Yun Yun.
Suspended in the sky, Yun Yun's poise exuded an innate elegance that not even her simple attire could conceal.
"Human woman, why have you disturbed my rest?"
A thunderous voice echoed across the heavens as the Amethyst Winged Lion roared, speaking in the language of humans.
Yun Yun's delicate lips parted slightly. Her clear, melodic voice carried across the air as her beautiful eyes met the beast's piercing gaze.
"I wish to borrow Your Highness's Purple Spirit Crystal."
"Haha! 'Borrow' implies that you intend to return it," the Amethyst Winged Lion sneered, its deep voice tinged with mockery. "Yet I highly doubt I will ever see it again once it has served your purpose."
It let out a cold snort, its violet eyes narrowing as its immense form loomed in the sky.
"Besides, I shed only a small fragment every twenty years. And you think you can simply ask for it? Tell me, human woman, why should I grant your request?"
Yun Yun's expression remained composed, though her voice carried a hint of caution. She had heard tales of the beast's fierce nature, and rather than forcing the issue, she sought a peaceful resolution.
"I am willing to offer something in exchange—something you may find valuable."
The Amethyst Winged Lion's gaze sharpened. Then, a slow grin spread across its maw.
"Something I need, you say?" It mused before letting out a low chuckle. "Very well. If you can bring me a 'Body Transformation Pill,' I will give you a Purple Spirit Crystal. What do you say?"
"What a shameless little lion. That medicinal pill is tier seven—its value far surpasses a mere Purple Spirit Crystal. Unless she's a fool, there's no way this will end peacefully."
Hearing the audacious demand of the Amethyst Winged Lion, Xue Yue let out a cold snort, her heart brimming with disdain for the beast.
Xiao Hua raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting toward her with mild surprise. "I'm more surprised that Sister Xue Yue even knows about medicinal pills."
Xue Yue had never shown much interest in alchemy, let alone the intricate knowledge of the Dou Qi Continent. The fact that she recognized the Body Transformation Pill was something he hadn't anticipated.
Her lips curled in disdain as she spoke in frosty voice. "I've been by your side for so long. After watching you refine pills and practice alchemy, naturally, I've picked up a thing or two."
Xiao Hua blinked before letting out an awkward chuckle. It was true—he had spent countless of years refining pills and poring over medicinal formulas in front of her. He hadn't considered how much she might have absorbed just by watching.
Realizing that his offhand remark had dampened her mood, he offered a sheepish smile. "My mistake."
Xue Yue rolled her eyes but didn't press the matter. Instead, she turned her attention back to the sky, her expression sharpening. "Anyway, from the looks of it, a big clash is inevitable. That Purple Spirit Crystal is useless to someone of her strength, so it must be for her disciple. She won't leave without it."
Xiao Hua nodded in agreement. Yun Yun deeply cared for Nalan Yanran—enough that she would go to great lengths to secure what she needed for her disciple's growth.
Just as they had expected, Yun Yun frowned at the Amethyst Winged Lion's outrageous demand, a sigh escaping her lips. She had anticipated resistance, but she hadn't thought the beast would request something so excessive.
Yun Yun offered several alternatives in exchange—three rank-five Monster Cores, a High Xuan Qi Method, and a Dou Technique. Yet, the Amethyst Winged Lion rejected them all and coldly ordered her to leave the mountain range.
'What a greedy lion…'
Xiao Hua and Xue Yue shared the same thought, exasperation rising in their hearts. The sheer audacity of the beast left them speechless. Bartering a mere Purple Spirit Crystal for a tier-seven medicinal pill—this level of shamelessness can make one loss for words.
Even Yun Yun hadn't expected such outrageous demands. Although she had anticipated some level of difficulty, she couldn't help but feel disappointed by the outcome.
Letting out a soft sigh, she slowly raised the peculiar longsword in her hand and said helplessly, "If that's the case, then I'll have to resort to force."
The Amethyst Winged Lion narrowed its eyes, watching her movements before letting out a deep, thundering laugh. "Humans are always the same—resorting to violence when things don't go their way."
As its laughter faded, its voice turned cold and menacing. "This king knows you are a Dou Huang expert, but that does not make you invincible. If we truly fight, it is not a problem. But, the real question is whether you'll leave the Magic Beast Mountain Range alive."
Yun Yun remained unfazed, her expression calm. "No need to concerned about this. You should worry about yourself instead."
As her words fell, she lightly lifted her hand. Instantly, a small wisp of green wind coiled into existence. Initially, it was only a two-meter-wide breeze, but in the next moment, it expanded rapidly. Within seconds, a massive tornado over a hundred feet wide roared into being, spiraling violently.
Between heaven and earth, the colossal storm twisted and howled, tearing through the dense forest below. Towering trees were uprooted in an instant, their trunks splintered and ground to dust by the fierce winds. The air was soon filled with sawdust and debris, swirling chaotically within the storm's fury.
"The Magic Beast Mountain Range is not the territory of you humans! You have no right to act so audaciously!"
The Amethyst Winged Lion's furious roar echoed across the mountains, shaking the very heavens.
As its rage erupted, the amethysts embedded in its massive body gleamed with an intense radiance. In the blink of an eye, a violent surge of purple flames burst forth, spiraling upward like a furious dragon. The raging fire coalesced into an enormous pillar of flames, piercing the sky with a blinding violet glow.
The intense heat reached Xiao Hua, yet he remained completely unaffected. Even with his strength sealed, he had refined five Primordial Heavenly Flames and had long since experienced temperatures far beyond this.
To him, the scorching heat radiating from the Amethyst Winged Lion was nothing more than a gentle breeze.
The difference was like comparing the warmth of a flickering lighter to the blazing sun at its peak—utterly insignificant.
Above, the enormous green tornado roared as it hurtled toward the Amethyst Winged Lion, its violent winds shrieking like vengeful spirits. The sheer force of the storm twisted the air itself, warping the atmosphere with its terrifying momentum.
Wherever it passed, the land beneath was left in ruins. Towering trees were uprooted effortlessly, their thick trunks splintered into fragments before being reduced to dust. What was once a thriving, lush forest was now nothing more than barren, scarred earth.
Magic Beasts fled in all directions, their primal instincts screaming at them to escape the battlefield. Some roared in fear, while others dashed away with all their might, unwilling to be caught in the devastating clash between these two titanic forces.
Yet, amid the chaos, Xiao Hua remained unmoved, standing as steady as a mountain. Watching the terrified beasts desperately flee, he shook his head, a flicker of pity flashing in his eyes.
"Hmph!"
The Amethyst Winged Lion let out a deep, disdainful snort. Facing the spiraling tornado, its wings spread wide, their amethyst sheen glinting under the furious winds. With a single, powerful flap, a colossal pillar of purple flames—towering twenty to thirty feet high—erupted outward, surging forward to meet the oncoming storm.
Then—collision.
The sky trembled as fire and wind clashed, two titanic forces meeting in a battle of destruction.
And in that instant, a deathly silence blanketed the world.
Bang!
A thunderous roar exploded across the sky, shattering the silence. The once bright and sunny heavens had turned dark, consumed by the violent clash of wind and fire.
The tornado and the pillar of purple flames collided with overwhelming force, unleashing a terrifying surge of chaotic energy. At the point of impact, the very air trembled, rippling as if reality itself was being distorted under the immense pressure.
Boom!
For several tense moments, storm and fire waged a relentless battle, neither willing to yield. The winds howled with fury, the flames roared in defiance, both struggling for dominance. But as time passed, their raging power began to wane, their energies gradually depleting—until finally, with a deafening explosion, they dissipated, their remnants scattering across the vast mountain range.
High above, Yun Yun floated with an ethereal grace, her elegant green-hued Dou Qi wings shimmering in the dim light. The very instant the clash subsided, she moved.
With a single powerful flap of her wings, her figure blurred—piercing through the lingering chaotic energy like a phantom. In the blink of an eye, she reappeared behind the Amethyst Winged Lion, her strange longsword thrusting forward with lethal precision.
At the tip of her blade, a spinning wind blade coalesced, spiraling at an astonishing speed. Like a sphere of razor-sharp gales, it whirled with deadly intent, each rotation filled with enough cutting force to tear through steel.
Cling! Cling!
The longsword, enveloped in whirling wind blades, slashed fiercely against the Amethyst Winged Lion's body, producing a crisp, metallic clang that echoed through the air. However, despite the rapid flurry of strikes, the blade only managed to leave behind a series of faint white scars, which quickly faded as if they had never existed.
The Amethyst Winged Lion let out a cold snort, its massive frame remaining unfazed by Yun Yun's ordinary attack. While it was slightly surprised by her speed, it held no fear—her blade simply lacked the strength to penetrate its powerful body.
With a sudden swing of its head, the helix-shaped crystal embedded in its forehead flared, unleashing a massive, half meter-wide surge of purple flames.
Sensing the overwhelming strength radiating from the blazing purple flames, Yun Yun's brows furrowed slightly. Without hesitation, her empty hand—free of the sword—swiftly formed a complex seal in the air.
"Wind Pushing Force!"
As her soft yet commanding voice faded, a fierce green windstorm materialized before her. The swirling tempest roared to life, forming a solid barrier that intercepted the incoming fireball.
Boom!
Seeing its attack effortlessly blocked, the Amethyst Winged Lion's eyes flashed with a deep purple gleam. Without pause, it shifted its approach—its massive claw suddenly lashed out, streaking through the air in a dazzling arc of purple radiance.
Wherever the claw passed, it ripped apart the air, creating a piercing screech that reverberated through the sky.
As the devastating strike bore down on her, Yun Yun's expression grew solemn. The two to three meters long wind shields suddenly congregated in front of her.
Crack!
The instant the colossal claw struck, a crisp cracking sound echoed through the sky. The wind shields trembled violently, their surfaces splintering under the sheer force of the impact.
But the physical strength of the Amethyst Winged Lion was simply too monstrous. The moment the first fracture appeared, the shields shattered completely—exploding into countless fragments of swirling green energy, unable to withstand the beast's raw power.
Naturally, the Amethyst Winged Lion wouldn't let this small opening slip away. With a low, rumbling roar, its massive body twisted with startling agility—launching another ferocious attack at a speed unimaginable for its enormous frame.
Faced with the relentless assault, Yun Yun had no choice but to retreat. She wasn't foolish enough to challenge the Amethyst Winged Lion's overwhelming physical strength.
In the sky, she continued to evade, moving with fluid grace as the beast relentlessly pursued her. The Amethyst Winged Lion's enormous body moved with shocking speed, giving her no opportunity to counterattack.
At a glance, it seemed as though Yun Yun had fallen into a disadvantageous position. However, despite the ferocity of the beast's strikes, she had yet to sustain a single injury.
The battle between them was a clash of strengths—one of brute force and endurance against speed and technique. The Amethyst Winged Lion possessed a nearly impenetrable defense and monstrous strength, while Yun Yun skillfully executed numerous Xuan-Class Wind-Affinity Dou Techniques, weaving through the onslaught like a drifting feather in a storm.
Both were top-tier Dou Huangs of comparable strength. Unless either revealed their trump card, determining the victor at this stage was impossible.
However, the Amethyst Winged Lion had one distinct advantage—the blazing sun above. The amethyst crystals embedded in its body continuously absorbed the sun's energy, greatly enhancing its strength during the day. But once night fell, this advantage would disappear, and its power would weaken significantly.
Naturally, the Amethyst Winged Lion was eager to end the battle before sunset. But as time passed and Yun Yun continued to evade, its patience began to wear thin.
With the immense commotion caused by the battle, it was inevitable that powerful Magic Beasts would be drawn to the scene. While weaker creatures fled in fear, a select few—those with the strength to stand their ground—arrived to observe the clash with rapt attention.
Among them, three particularly formidable beasts stood a short distance away, their gazes locked onto the fierce confrontation. These three were rank five Magic Beasts, each possessing power comparable to Dou Wang experts. Their eyes gleamed with curiosity—who would dare challenge the king of the eastern region of the Magic Beast Mountain Range?
Though many beasts had gathered, not a single one made a move to intervene. They understood well that stepping in would be an insult to the Amethyst Winged Lion's pride. A king did not need assistance in battle.
Nevertheless, the sheer presence of these high-tier beasts was enough to overwhelm an entire army. It was no wonder the inner region of the Magic Beast Mountain Range was regarded as one of the most perilous locations in the Jia Ma Empire.
The fierce battle in the sky raged on, stretching from noon until the sun began its slow descent toward the horizon.
As the golden light faded, the Amethyst Winged Lion—having attacked relentlessly without pause—suddenly halted. Its crimson eyes, tinged with a deep purple glint, shone with both majesty and barely contained frustration as it fixed its gaze on the noble-looking woman before it.
"Human woman, you have eliminate what little patience I have left!"
The beast's low, thunderous roar echoed through the mountains, shaking the very trees with its fury.
"As long as Your Highness is willing to hand over the Purple Spirit Crystal, I promise I will not disturb you again."
Despite being relentlessly pursued for an entire afternoon, Yun Yun's appearance remained as graceful and noble as ever, untouched by exhaustion.
"Ungrateful woman! Since you seek death, you have only yourself to blame!"
A deep, furious roar erupted from the Amethyst Winged Lion's massive jaws, carrying a faint trace of suppressed rage.
The light radiating from its body intensified, growing brighter and brighter until it threatened to eclipse the setting sun itself.
Upon witnessing this alarming transformation, the Magic Beasts that had been silently observing the battle instantly panicked. A wave of instinctual fear gripped them, prompting them to retreat in haste—even the three formidable rank five Magic Beasts were no exception.
Yun Yun, too, grew increasingly wary. Her elegant face turned solemn as she sensed the abrupt disturbance in the surrounding energy. A violent gale began to surge, howling through the air and distorting the space dozens of feet around her.
Meanwhile, Xiao Hua and Xue Yue narrowed their eyes as they observed the ever-intensifying purple glow. The unnatural fluctuations emanating from the Amethyst Winged Lion made it clear—the battle was reaching its climax.
"A sealing technique? Now that's unexpected…"
Xue Yue's voice carried a tinge of astonishment as she recognized the nature of the energy shift. It was rare for Magic Beasts to possess an innate understanding of sealing techniques, and she had never expected the Amethyst Winged Lion to be among those fortunate few.
"She's in for some deep trouble…"
Xiao Hua let out a soft sigh, his expression calm yet knowing. The battle was unfolding exactly as he had read in the novel.
Hearing his murmured remark, Xue Yue couldn't help but silently agree. She, too, could see how this fight would conclude—a draw, where both sides would suffer heavy losses.
The deep purple light rapidly expanded, engulfing the entire battlefield in its eerie radiance. Then, in an instant, it abruptly contracted. In the blink of an eye, the vast hovering glow condensed into a single, concentrated pillar of dark purple light, barely half a foot wide.
'Is she unfortunate to be facing a magical beast with a sealing technique… or fortunate that this child is watching the fight?'
Xue Yue silently observed, torn between pity and admiration for Yun Yun's luck.
However, before she could dwell further on the thought, the dark purple pillar shot forward like a bolt of lightning, forcing her to cut off her contemplation.
"Amethyst Seal!"
The Amethyst Winged Lion's thunderous roar reverberated across the mountain range as the deep purple light flickered ominously.
Yun Yun had already started retreating the moment the pillar was unleashed, but its speed was terrifying. No matter how she moved—ascending, descending, or weaving through the air—the beam relentlessly pursued her, as if locked onto her very soul.
Just as she was about to accelerate further, a sudden burst of force rippled through the surroundings, causing the pillar of light to surge forward with explosive speed.
At that instant, Yun Yun's expression changed. She could feel it—there was no escape.
Before she could react, the purple light struck her. A wave of dizziness washed over her mind, and a numbing sensation spread through her body. Almost instantly, her Dou Qi began to stagnate, turning sluggish before gradually solidifying.
Having successfully landed its attack, the Amethyst Winged Lion wasted no time.
With a deep, predatory growl, its massive form flickered and reappeared behind Yun Yun in an instant. Without hesitation, it raised its enormous claw, unleashing five razor-sharp, purple-hued spikes that shot forward, aimed directly at her head with ruthless precision.
"Wind's Peak, Killer Meteorite!"
Just as the Amethyst Winged Lion's claw was about to strike, Yun Yun swiftly turned, her strange longsword trembling in her grasp. In an instant, a green-hued energy gathered at its tip, condensing into a razor-thin, mysterious beam of light no thicker than a thumb.
Whoosh!
The beam shot forward at an incredible speed, so fast that even the air trembled in its wake.
Crack!
Sensing the lethal threat, the Amethyst Winged Lion instinctively tilted its head, barely avoiding a fatal strike. However, the beam of light still found its mark—severing the crimson horn on its forehead in a single, clean cut.
"ROAR!"
An earth-shaking roar of agony erupted from the beast as searing pain tore through its body. But even in its suffering, its massive claw did not stop.
Boom!
With overwhelming force, the Amethyst Winged Lion's claw smashed into Yun Yun's chest. A sharp metallic clang rang out as her protective Dou Qi barely withstood the impact. Yet the sheer force sent her staggering backward, blood spraying from her lips as her face turned deathly pale.
Gritting her teeth, she forcibly stabilized herself. Then, with a decisive flap of her emerald Dou Qi wings, her figure blurred—vanishing into the horizon at a frightening speed.
The Amethyst Winged Lion, momentarily weakened from the loss of its horn, could only watch as its prey escaped.
"ROOOAAARR!"
Enraged, it unleashed a furious roar infused with wild energy. The sheer force of the soundwave shook the entire mountain range, sending tremors rippling through the land. Several mountain peaks cracked and collapsed, their jagged remains tumbling into the valleys below.
"Go and search! Find that human woman!"
The Amethyst Winged Lion let out a menacing roar filled with killing intent, its massive head turning toward the base of the mountain range. Its blood-red eyes swept across the land, exuding a terrifying pressure. In response, the Magic Beasts within the area stirred, moving frantically to obey its command.
Meanwhile, Xiao Hua and Xue Yue stood frozen, their gazes fixed on the direction where Yun Yun had vanished.
"Sister... is it just me, or is she heading straight toward our hidden cave?"
"It is, isn't it?"
The realization left both of them momentarily speechless. Of all possible directions, Yun Yun had unknowingly chosen the exact path leading to their hideout.
"Forget it. We need to move—fast! If we don't reach her in time, the Magic Beasts might track her scent first."
Without hesitation, Xiao Hua, still under Xue Yue's control, stealthily rushed back toward their cave, careful not to alert any of the prowling beasts.
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