Chapter 458: Chapter 372: Myriad Beasts Mountain Range
This black leopard is incredibly fast, like a black lightning bolt, vicious beyond compare.
"Looking for death!"
Shi Kongxuan’s face darkened, feeling belittled by this beast, as these magical beasts only act when they consider them as prey.
The black leopard first chose to attack Shen Wang, whose realm was relatively lower.
Shen Wang’s body flickered as he quickly dashed backward while rapidly forming a seal with his hands. A fire dragon coalesced, instantly expanding to a length of hundreds of feet, roaring as it charged forward.
The black leopard was startled, tapping the ground and teleporting away, abruptly appearing before Shi Kongxuan.
The latter formed a mana shield in front of him. The black leopard’s sharp claws fiercely raked against it, producing a piercing friction sound, causing the spiritual power shield to shake violently, seemingly about to shatter at any moment.
"This beast must have a special bloodline."
Shi Kongxuan dared not underestimate it, producing a long spear weapon in his hand. The engraved runes shone brilliantly, then a powerful blue beam shot toward the black leopard.
The black leopard sensed the attack from behind, turning slightly in mid-air to avoid most of it, but a trace of magic power grazed its body, leaving a shallow blood mark.
Enraged by the pain, the black leopard glared at Shi Kongxuan, its eyes revealing ferocity, and it leapt towards Shi Kongxuan again, its claws pushing into the air.
While maintaining the shield, Shi Kongxuan swung the spear to pierce the leopard’s sharp claws, and suddenly a black cloud appeared overhead, quickly dividing into chains wrapping toward the leopard.
Shen Wang employed the Rakshasa Race’s technique, numerous chains sealing the leopard’s space to evade.
Sensing danger, the leopard tried to avoid, but Shi Kongxuan smirked, abruptly hurling the spear from his hand.
Under attack from multiple angles, the leopard scrambled to evade vital points, the spear thrust into its leg with a swish, while the chains entangled it.
The leopard growled low, attempting to break free, but more chains coiled around, ice-cold power penetrating its bones, instantly stalling its magic power, crashing to the ground.
Shen Wang appeared atop the black cloud, remarking flatly, "No brains. Really thought we were weak enough to be mere food?"
Shi Kongxuan also chastised, "We ran here scared by Demon Saints and Great Saints, yet can still be bullied by a beast of the same realm?"
Across the space, Shen Wang lunged, dark chains pierced into the leopard’s body, causing it to howl miserably, realizing its life force was being devoured by the chains, knowing it met a tough opponent, it spoke human language: "Spare me, you two. I am only a subordinate of a Great Saint, merely patrolling the territory, attacking you for the invasion, not deliberately targeting either of you."
Shen Wang frowned, did they indeed enter a Great Saint’s domain? Perhaps it wouldn’t be wise to kill it outright.
He asked, "Where is this?"
"This is the Wan Beast Mountain, my master is one of the hundred and eight Great Saints here, the Black Whirl Great Saint."
The leopard responded.
Shi Zhixiang exclaimed, "How did we end up in the Wan Beast Mountain range, spanning over half of the Tai Continent."
Shen Wang was slightly speechless; indeed, the teleportation had gone far.
Wan Beast Mountain range lies on another side of Tai Continent, millions of miles from Black Stone City, a realm of magical beasts, with species of magical beasts numbering over a hundred, in size and overall power surpassing a single continent, comparable to several continents.
However, internally, each tribe within the Wan Beast Mountain range does not fully unify, with forces relatively scattered, hard to consolidate against external threats, thus becoming a place for nearby Di Race from several continents to hunt magical beasts.
Yet its interior remains exceedingly dangerous, and few dare to enter.
Thinking of the information, Shen Wang couldn’t help but touch his chest, saying, "Seems it wants to return here, secretly influencing things."
This phoenix was originally among beasts, likely wanting to hide in the Wan Beast Mountain range to recuperate.
"Son-in-law, we must quickly leave here; inside the Wan Beast Mountain range is filled with magical beasts."
Shi Kongxuan showed a tense expression.
"Lead us toward the Tai Continent!"
Shen Wang looked at the black leopard: "Otherwise, I’ll have to kill you."
"Kill? Try it if you dare!"
An unfamiliar voice suddenly appeared, Shen Wang’s expression turned stern, noticing another black leopard appear in the distance.
This new foe’s strength was far superior, reaching the Demon Saint level.
The captured leopard rejoiced, "Great-great-grandfather!"
The latter’s figure instantly loomed, ethereally hovering, and said with gloom, "Human Race, intruding into Black Whirl Great Saint’s domain, seems you have grown tired of living."
Shen Wang thought things were not looking good; evidently, they’ve entered foreign territory.
He must escape quickly.
Taking stock of the situation, even though this was a Demon Saint, he gritted his teeth in preparation for battle.
Otherwise, he’d become food.
Shi Kongxuan was sweating, "We trespassed mistakenly, not intentionally."
"This Saint doesn’t care how you came; once you’re inside, you can only become food."
The Demon Saint level black leopard’s gaze was indifferent, utterly unconcerned.
"Looks like there’s no choice but to fight desperately."
Shen Wang’s aura rapidly rose, while the chains binding the Demon Venerable level leopard tightened.
"If you attack, I’ll kill this one first."
"Dare you!"
The Demon Saint black leopard stepped forward, causing space to ripple, a formidable pressure descending upon Shen Wang and Shi Zhixiang.
Shen Wang remained steady, while Shi Kongxuan turned pale, sweating at his brow, muttering, "Why so unlucky?"
In this critical moment, the little phoenix, long hiding in Shen Wang’s embrace, suddenly moved.
Its wings unfolded as it flew out, unleashing a weak yet mysteriously colorful aura.
Facing the Demon Saint black leopard, it emitted a clear chirp, its sound small yet seemingly carrying an obscure intimidating force.
The Demon Saint-grade black leopard, upon seeing the little phoenix, its cold gaze first puzzled, then flashed with a trace of fear.
Its body halted mid-air, then slowly landed, growling low, refraining from rashly attacking.
The little phoenix flew before the Demon Saint black leopard, tilting its head with curiosity.
This Demon Saint-grade black leopard warily fixed its eyes on the little phoenix, its fur bristling, sensing great dread from its peculiar aura, readying its mana at any moment for possible attack.
Witnessing this, Shen Wang and Shi Kongxuan were both dumbfounded.
They hadn’t anticipated the little phoenix would emerge and cause unease for the peak Demon Venerable level black leopard.
Seizing the opportunity, Shen Wang spoke, "We are accompanying this Phoenix Race little Princess; we truly didn’t mean to offend. Due to an accident, we ended up teleporting into your territory. If you attack, it might provoke a significant conflict. Can you bear that?"
The black leopard’s gaze shifted between Shen Wang, Shi Kongxuan, and the little phoenix; apart from the young human posing some threat, this phoenix was unsettling.
Unable to determine the opponent’s depth, hesitating momentarily, it slowly said, "Leave. Even the Phoenix Race cannot intrude upon other territories carelessly. Do take care of yourself upon departure."
