Volume 1 Volume 6 Chapter 41

Volume 6 Chapter 41: Different Parties (Part 2)

Although the roar of the kylin was powerful, the nine-tailed demon fox knew that the two kylin were still far away from it.

However, the nine-tails had to leave immediately, because if it did not, it would expose the location of its little foxes and grandchildren.

Regretfully glancing at the eight-tailed fox still evolving, the nine-tailed demon fox suddenly flickered and seemed to distort the space, and in the next moment, its huge form had vanished.

Just as the nine-tails disappeared, the eight-tails finally succeeded in its evolution. All the fox demons in the cave knelt in that direction, but it was uncertain whether they were kneeling to the eight-tails or to the already departed nine-tails.

After the nine-tails left the cave, it flew quickly towards the distance without hesitation. Although it had already made various arrangements in the cave where the foxes gathered, it believed that the two kylin would not discover their presence unless they observed carefully, but to be safe, the nine-tails still wanted to lead the two kylin away.

"Awo…"

After running a hundred miles away, the nine-tails threw its head back and let out a thunderous fox cry.

"Awo…"

"Roar…"

At the same time, the two Kylin discovered the location of the nine-tailed demon fox. After two earth-shaking roars, they quickly flew towards where the nine tails were.

After drawing the attention of the two Kylin away, the nine-tailed demon fox continued to flee further.

The strength of the nine-tailed demon fox was far less than that of the two Kylin. After running for three or four hundred miles, it realized it was already within the sight and attack range of the two Kylin. Reluctantly, it had to stop, turn around, and face them, coldly watching as they slowly descended before it on a rainbow cloud.

However, the distance of four to five hundred miles was enough for the two Kylin to not notice its little fox children.

The two Kylin were enormous, their golden scales shimmering with a majestic light under the sun. Their presence was so vast that even the nine-tailed demon fox felt a bit breathless.

Feeling the obvious killing intent from the two Kylin, curiously, the nine-tailed demon fox’s mouth even revealed a mysterious smile.

After exchanging a few roars, it was clear that the two Kylin accused the nine-tailed demon fox of wrongdoing and said it was not worth saving, urging it not to resist. Knowing the nine-tailed demon fox’s personality, it probably responded with some sarcasm.

Then, a fierce battle began, while the long-lost Little Gold lay far away, watching its parents teach the nine tails a lesson.

According to logic, the strength of the kylin is a whole level higher than that of the nine-tailed demon fox. Any kylin, whether "Ominous" or "Auspicious," has the power to kill a nine-tailed demon fox in a short time. However, both kylins are extremely hostile towards the nine-tailed demon fox and do not want it to die at the hands of the other kylin, so they join forces and attack the nine-tailed demon fox, disregarding their identities and dignity.

But on the other hand, facing two kylins, the slim chance of survival that the nine-tailed demon fox once had has completely vanished.

Yet the nine-tailed demon fox is very stubborn. After the two kylins attacked, it chose to fight back. Using its magical powers "Karma Blaze" and "Mind Confusion," along with countless human techniques it learned over the years, it launched an overwhelming assault against the two kylins. However, even though the nine-tailed demon fox’s attacks were fierce, they posed no threat to the two kylins. Each time its terrifying attack approached, it would mysteriously disappear, while the golden light attacks from the kylins left the nine-tailed demon fox in a dire situation. Even the slightest touch from the golden light would cause half of its flesh to vanish instantly.

However, even in such a weak position, the nine-tailed demon fox managed to struggle against the two kylins for a whole duration of two incense sticks. Compared to the time it was instantly killed by the "Ominous" when it wasn’t even at full strength, this was a remarkable improvement.

This does not mean that the nine-tailed demon fox was much stronger than Zhuyin and the others. In fact, they were evenly matched; however, Zhuyin and the others were truly afraid of the kylin, having been ruled by it for generations. Their fear of the kylin ran deep in their bones and souls. After seeing the "Ominous" break free, they could only show three or four parts of their full strength. Most importantly, although ancient demon beasts have noble bloodlines, living for six or seven thousand years could elevate them to the top among demon beasts. This smooth journey prevented them from developing a tough character. Although they appear fierce and powerful, when faced with something even stronger, their first thought is to compromise and become timid. How could they compare to the nine-tailed demon fox, which fought desperately to achieve its current status?

However, strong is strong, and weak is weak. In the face of absolute power disparity, no matter how many magical techniques the nine-tailed demon fox has, how tough its character is, or how cunning its mind is, defeat was still unavoidable.

When a long, deep wound appeared in the belly of the nine-tailed demon fox, exposing its organs, and when all its limbs were broken, revealing its white bones, and when its proud nine tails were torn off by "Ominous," the nine-tailed demon fox that had once stirred up great waves in the Southern Wasteland and throughout the entire Shenzhou Continent finally reached its end.

Looking at the two kylins slowly approaching, at the moment of impending death, oddly, a mysterious smile appeared on the nine-tailed demon fox’s lips.

Then, an unusual aura suddenly emanated from its mutilated body, wild and fierce.

"Boom…"

Then, there was a loud roar, and the nine-tailed demon fox protected itself.

Just like if a true Golden Core Stage cultivator self-destructs, it would still heavily injure a late-stage Golden Core Stage Xu Qingfan, the self-destruction of the nine-tailed demon fox would also cause some trouble for the two kylin. More importantly, Little Gold was also within the range of the nine-tailed demon fox’s explosion, so both kylin quickly retreated.

Because of the explosion of the nine-tailed demon fox, smoke and dust rose, and spiritual light shone everywhere. The two kylin, focused on Little Gold’s safety, did not notice that after the explosion, a faint red light quickly rushed away into the distance.

When everything finally calmed down, the two kylin looked at each other and surprisingly found a look of loss in each other’s eyes. The one who had made them suffer for so long, imprisoning them for thousands of years, and was a once-in-a-millennium hero among demon beasts, had actually died just like that?

After a moment, both kylin shook their heads slightly and flew quickly into the distance with Little Gold. The Southern Wasteland was in great chaos, and they still had much more to do.

…

Just as the two kylin finally killed the nine-tailed demon fox, another battle was taking place at the edge of the Southern Wasteland.

Fire and water collided, and spiritual light shone everywhere; even the bright sun seemed to dim.

The two fighters are both dressed in purple.

After a fierce battle, the two purple-clad fighters stepped back, looking at each other from a distance.

"’Lie’, are you really going to betray our ‘Ming’ organization?"

One of the purple-clad fighters asked coldly while gasping for breath.

The other purple-clad fighter did not look as disheveled and had clearly gained the upper hand in the earlier fight, breathing steadily.

"’Ming’ has helped me improve my strength to the limit, but now it is holding me back from further growth. Everything I have done over the years has already repaid ‘Ming’ for its kindness to me. Why can’t I leave?"

Lie is a handsome and cold young man, or perhaps it is better to call him Feng Qingtian.

"Hmph, it’s easy for you to say, but when you joined ‘Ming,’ you promised to serve for two hundred years. Has the two hundred years come to an end?"

The purple-clad fighter’s voice grew colder as he asked.

Feng Qingtian’s eyes flickered slightly, but he did not continue the conversation with the purple-clothed person. He slowly asked, "’Yue,’ are you forcing me to kill you?"

"Kill me?" "Yue" laughed in disbelief, "Although you had the upper hand during our fight, it doesn’t mean you are stronger than me. You should know that I simply did not use my ultimate skill, and that skill is something you cannot resist."

"I know," Feng Qingtian admitted faintly. "’Ice Sealing Technique’ is indeed very powerful. Once you use it, I cannot resist. However, you no longer have the chance to use it."

"What?"

As "Yue" began to speak, a fierce flame suddenly erupted from his body and quickly enveloped him. From the inside out, "Yue" was instantly turned to char, plummeting from the sky.

"Fire Seed," Feng Qingtian said softly to the lifeless body that had fallen to the ground. "During our battle, I placed a Fire Seed on you. This is the nineteenth technique I have learned over the years. Thank you for helping me test its power."

With a cold smile, Feng Qingtian was about to turn and fly toward the Southern Wasteland.

But just as he moved, he suddenly paused, as if he noticed something that piqued his interest.

At Feng Qingtian’s feet, a spirit fox covered in wounds was struggling to crawl on the ground.

The Spirit Fox is the most ordinary Spirit Fox, with only one tail behind it, and it is quite small, as if it has just been born.

The Spirit Fox itself is not very interesting to Feng Qingtian; what really catches his attention is the Spirit Fox’s gaze.

It is determined, patient, and full of a deep desire for something.

For some unknown reason, the Spirit Fox is badly injured, and for some unknown reason, it insists on leaving the Southern Wasteland. Even though it clearly has no strength left, it still crawls with all its might beyond the Southern Wasteland, moving inch by inch. The pace is slow, but Feng Qingtian does not see any hint of giving up in its eyes.

Seeing this scene, Feng Qingtian feels a stir in his heart and suddenly thinks this Spirit Fox is like him.

For reasons he does not understand, Feng Qingtian makes a slight gesture, and the Spirit Fox loses control of its body, quickly flying into Feng Qingtian’s embrace.

Feng Qingtian says little, gives the Spirit Fox some healing medicine, and then quickly flies with it deeper into the Southern Wasteland.