Chapter 18

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Chapter 18: News of the Dragon Soul

An hour later, Yun Yi successfully landed at the very bottom of Grand Dragon Cliff. The environment here had completely changed, feeling like two different worlds, surrounded by cold and dark energy. In such an environment, a normal person would need to use their spiritual power to resist the harsh surroundings.

Although Yun Yi enjoyed this environment because of his Dark Spirit Body, he did not let his guard down and moved extremely carefully.

After all, the terror of Grand Dragon Cliff was well-known, and there were too many unknown dangers inside.

Yun Yi had read many records about Lingtian Continent and knew that the harsher the environment, the more ferocious demon beasts existed. This place was no exception.

As far as the eye could see, the inside of Grand Dragon Cliff was endless and engulfed in darkness. It was completely impossible to find any opportunities here.

Yun Yi took a deep breath and began to walk forward. Since he was there, he would be at peace; there was nothing to fear.

Roar…

Suddenly, a deep roar came from behind a nearby rock, and then a giant creature appeared.

A pair of cold, gloomy eyes shone with a green light, staring intently at Yun Yi. Those eyes were like a god of darkness, and just one glance was enough to pull someone into despair.

It was a male lion, measuring about ten feet long and towering over a person, incredibly strong.

The lion was as black as ink, covered in a layer of black scales that sparkled with a ghostly light.

Roar!

The lion roared again and started walking toward Yun Yi, its fierce, greedy eyes clearly sizing Yun Yi up as prey.

The lion stuck out its bright red tongue, drooling.

After taking a few steps out, a faint blue flame began to appear around the majestic lion’s body, but the flames emitted a chilling aura, giving off a different kind of oppression.

"Black Flame Lion, a demon beast of the eighth grade in the Open Spirit Realm. I really have good luck."

Yun Yi couldn’t help but shake his head and smile.

In the Imperial Capital for sixteen years, Yun Yi could not Open Spirit, but he did not waste his time; it would not be an exaggeration to say he read extensively.

There were many books in the Yun Mansion, including quite a few medical texts, and Yun Yi had read almost all of them, especially records about common and rare demon beasts on Lingtian Continent, as well as notes on unusual flowers and plants, which he remembered very well.

The Black Flame Lion is a demon beast that grows in dark environments, naturally possessing powerful flames, with astonishing defense from its scales and incredible attack strength.

Moreover, the Black Flame Lion is very bloodthirsty and extremely difficult to deal with. This majestic lion, in appearance, size, and that faint blue flame, proved that it was indeed a Black Flame Lion.

"It has been a long time since a human came here. Kid, let Lion Grandpa eat you obediently, or you will suffer."

The Black Flame Lion spoke human words, its eyes shining with brilliance, locking onto Yun Yi firmly.

"You boast too much, little lion. Why don’t you just be my mount? I happen to need a way to travel."

Yun Yi smiled and said. If this Black Flame Lion were a ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm, then Yun Yi might be a bit worried. But since it’s only an eighth grade of the Open Spirit Realm Black Flame Lion, Yun Yi doesn’t care at all. With his current strength, any creature of the eighth grade of the Open Spirit Realm is no match for him.

Moreover, this Black Flame Lion is a dark-type demon beast, while his Dark Spirit Body is truly the King of Darkness, which fundamentally suppresses the Black Flame Lion.

"Roar! You foolish human kid dare to offend the lion!"

The Black Flame Lion was furious, letting out a loud roar. Then, its massive body leaped into the air with great force, its sharp claws almost able to crush anything, moving so fast that its claws reached Yun Yi in an instant.

"Hmph!"

Yun Yi snorted coldly, showing no fear at all. The power of darkness surged throughout his body, and a powerful iron fist suddenly struck out towards the Black Flame Lion’s claws.

Bang!

The dull sound was extremely jarring. In the clash of powerful forces, the massive body of the Black Flame Lion came fast but went faster, being sent flying by Yun Yi’s punch and crashing heavily onto the rocks behind, smashing them to pieces.

In the moment the Black Flame Lion fell to the ground, Yun Yi quickly rushed forward, raised his fist, and struck hard at the lion’s head.

Bang!

This punch made the Black Flame Lion feel dizzy, and it spat out blood, thinking that it had lost control of its own body.

Seeing Yun Yi raise his fist again, the Black Flame Lion quickly begged for mercy, saying, "Spare me, spare me."

Inside, the Black Flame Lion felt like a thousand wild horses were running, believing its luck was terrible. It never expected that a human it thought would be easy to defeat, a young boy, was so powerful, taking it down with just one move.

If there were two more punches, it wouldn’t be able to save its own life.

Even more shocking was the aura of the King of Darkness that Yun Yi was giving off; under this pressure, the Black Flame Lion couldn’t use all its strength.

This kingly aura made the dark demon beast feel a strange urge to bow down. Now that it couldn’t compete with Yun Yi’s power, even the proud Black Flame Lion felt utterly submissive.

"I want to ask you, is there really a Dragon Soul in Grand Dragon Cliff?"

Yun Yi did not kill the Black Flame Lion. Instead, he asked a question. He was not familiar with the inside of Grand Dragon Cliff and did not even know if the Dragon Soul really existed. The appearance of the Black Flame Lion was just in time and could help Yun Yi solve many of his doubts.

After all, the Black Flame Lion grew deep in Grand Dragon Cliff and naturally understood its situation very well.

Upon hearing the words "Dragon Soul," the Black Flame Lion could not help but tremble, and a look of fear appeared in its eyes.

"Are you looking for the Dragon Soul?"

The Black Flame Lion asked in disbelief.

"Yes, that’s right."

Yun Yi said, feeling a strong wave of emotions. From the Black Flame Lion’s reaction, he could basically conclude that the Dragon Soul did exist.

"You are seeking death, little brother. I advise you to leave while you can. While that black dragon is still sleeping, if it wakes up, all living creatures that enter Grand Dragon Cliff will be eaten by it. I only dare to come out and move around while the Dragon Soul is asleep."

The Black Flame Lion said, its words revealing an unmistakable fear of the Dragon Soul.

"Stop talking and tell me where the Dragon Soul is?"

Yun Yi frowned; he had come for the Dragon Soul, so he could not just leave.

"The Dragon Soul is sleeping in the Dark Pool, but I advise you not to go there. With your strength, you are not enough to face that black dragon."

The Black Flame Lion warned.

"Dark Pool? Take me there."

Yun Yi grabbed the Black Flame Lion’s head and forcefully lifted him off the ground.