Chapter 108: The Fisherman
The endless mountain range basked under the high sun, with low, rumbling snores occasionally breaking the silence. Massive shadows flitted across the sky, their wings beating fiercely, stirring up gusts of wind that rustled the ancient leaves below.
Whoosh! Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound pierced the air as a white shadow darted several yards away. Xiao Bai's eyes scanned the surroundings.
A ferocious beast, about fifteen meters in size, lay deep in slumber. Yang Tian and Xiao Bai cautiously retreated. This was a third-tier beast, immensely powerful and not something Yang Tian could afford to provoke.
After half a day of searching for Gu Mo's trail with no success, Yang Tian was about to leave when a distant whistling sound caught his attention.
"Someone's coming," Yang Tian muttered, his steps halting abruptly. He crouched in the dense forest, concealing his presence, his gaze fixed on the rapidly approaching figures in the distance.
"Two people," Yang Tian frowned slightly as he observed the second figure. This person's cultivation was on the verge of breaking through to the Tongxuan level. With Gu Mo and him combined, Yang Tian's chances of winning were slim, let alone killing them.
Sighing, Yang Tian was about to leave when his eyes caught the slumbering beast. A sly grin spread across his face.
"Xiao Bai, go lure them over."
Whoosh! A white phantom darted through the forest, moving even faster than Yang Tian.
"What was that?" Gu Mo exclaimed as a white flash disappeared before his eyes.
"Gu Mo, let's check it out. It looks like a small beast," a young man beside him said with interest, already chasing after it.
Seeing this, Gu Mo hesitated briefly before following suit, plunging into the dense forest.
About ten breaths later, Xiao Bai leaped onto Yang Tian's shoulder. Not far away, two panicked figures emerged, the ground trembling beneath their feet.
"Haha, the show's about to begin," Yang Tian murmured, patting Xiao Bai's head. He concealed his aura completely and moved forward to follow.
In the vast mountain range, a massive shadow stomped the ground, toppling ancient trees with its sheer bulk. Although the two figures ahead were swift, the third-tier beast was faster.
"Gu Mo, stop running. A third-tier beast won't kill us," the young man beside Gu Mo halted, turning to face the approaching shadow with a serious expression.
"Roar!" The fifteen-meter-tall beast roared at the sky, its body covered in black fur, its head resembling a wolf's but with a dark horn on its forehead. Its long tail whipped through the air, creating sharp whistling sounds.
"So, it's a Horned Wolf Beast," Yang Tian chuckled. Known for its speed, even ordinary Tongxuan experts dared not provoke it.
"Gu Qing, are you confident?" Gu Mo asked nervously, glancing at the Horned Wolf Beast.
"Should be fine. I'm almost at Tongxuan," Gu Qing replied nonchalantly, a hint of disdain in his eyes as he noticed Gu Mo's anxiety.
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"Roar!" The Horned Wolf Beast roared again, its aura surging violently. Its body swayed, and its long tail sliced through the air, aiming to strike the two.
Gu Qing's expression turned grave. A faint red energy erupted from his fist, swirling with intense force.
"Beast, you're asking for death!" Gu Qing sneered, a purple energy surging from his fist. As the energy gathered, the power in his fist grew more terrifying, distorting the surrounding space.
"Ancient Mountain-Shattering Fist!" Gu Qing bellowed, throwing a punch. The fierce energy howled, shattering the air as it collided with the beast's tail.
Boom! The energies clashed, causing continuous explosions. Under the shockwave, Gu Qing was forced back several steps before regaining his footing.
"This idiot, taking the Horned Wolf Beast's attack head-on. He's asking for death," Gu Mo cursed inwardly. At the same time, he flicked his wrist, and a small seal appeared in his palm.
The palm-sized seal was faint red, with a vivid golden dragon coiled around it, exuding an awe-inspiring aura. It was a Dao artifact.
"So, this is the Golden Dragon Seal. Every Holy Son is indeed wealthy," Yang Tian mused. The Dao artifacts of ancient holy lands were extraordinary, though not quite on par with his Golden Crow Divine Furnace, they were still high-grade.
"Roar!" The Horned Wolf Beast's fierce eyes locked onto the Golden Dragon Seal, sensing a threatening aura. Its energy surged once more.
"Two Dao artifacts. They came well-prepared," Yang Tian noted, shifting his gaze to Gu Qing, who now held another small seal, this one adorned with a green dragon.
"Ancient holy lands are indeed rich. Two Dao artifacts," Yang Tian thought of the other three, certain they also possessed Dao artifacts. However, he didn't know that these artifacts weren't their own. Even in ancient holy lands, such artifacts were rare, bestowed upon them by the holy land's elders to capture Yang Tian.
The Horned Wolf Beast grew restless, sensing the immense power of the two artifacts. It seemed on the verge of fleeing.
"Beast, die!" Gu Qing sneered, hurling the Green Dragon Seal into the air. He channeled his energy into it, causing the seal to expand to dozens of meters.
The restraining force spread, the two seals resonating with each other, trapping the Horned Wolf Beast between them. Surging energy waves crashed down upon the beast.
"Roar!" The Horned Wolf Beast roared, its body swelling. Its violent aura surged, and a black mist enveloped it, transforming its entire presence.
Bang! Bang!
As a third-tier beast, the Horned Wolf Beast wasn't easily subdued. Under the relentless attacks, it swung its massive paws, black mist surging forth, clashing with the two seals.
Boom! Boom! Within moments, a hundred-meter radius was engulfed in an energy storm. The earth-shaking shockwaves tore apart countless ancient trees, sending dust and debris flying, creating a terrifying scene.
The sky was filled with falling seal shadows, sparks flying, and dazzling divine lights. The Horned Wolf Beast's body was incredibly resilient, continuously resisting the restraining force.
"This Horned Wolf Beast is indeed formidable," Yang Tian observed, impressed by Gu Qing's strength. The Green Dragon Seal's power was immense.
In contrast, Gu Mo wasn't faring well. Having just entered the martial realm, he hadn't focused on cultivation. After activating the Golden Dragon Seal for a while, his face turned pale.
"I hope the others don't arrive," Yang Tian glanced around. If the others came to assist, his plan to play the fisherman would fail.
Amidst the flying sand and roaring winds, the battlefield was nearly obliterated. The Horned Wolf Beast was repeatedly struck by the two seals, its aura weakening, clearly exhausted.
"Roar!" The Horned Wolf Beast roared incessantly, its massive paws swinging, black mist surging. The ground trembled and cracked.
"This beast..." Gu Mo gritted his teeth, a trace of venom in his eyes. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, evidently injured.
"This can't go on. Let's use our ultimate moves. This beast won't last much longer," Gu Qing urged, using the Green Dragon Seal to push the beast back, then retreating ten meters.
"Alright," Gu Mo nodded, swallowing a handful of pills. His depleted energy surged, the potent medicinal power transforming into vigorous vitality.
The rapidly replenished energy flowed into the Golden Dragon Seal, causing it to expand. A faint golden dragon seemed to stir within.
"Roar!" Sensing the immense energy, the Horned Wolf Beast roared, a flicker of unease in its eyes.
The dazzling light spread, the Green Dragon Seal's power far surpassing the Golden Dragon Seal. A green river enveloped the Horned Wolf Beast, stunningly beautiful yet radiating terrifying power.
"This energy... it's overwhelming," Yang Tian's expression turned grave as he sensed an extremely fearsome aura awakening. The green dragon within the river seemed to come alive.
"These two Dao artifacts are impressive," Yang Tian glanced at the golden river, a satisfied smile creeping onto his face. This was a true killing technique.
