Danzun War God

Chapter Forty-Nine: The Legend of the Beast King

They quickly discovered the scene of the battle: two people were hunting a seventh-tier monster. A seventh-tier monster is equivalent to the cultivation level of a king, and given that they were unrestricted here (humans cannot circulate their energy to cast spells), the monster's destructive power was evident. The mist around them was also dispersed by the shockwave of profound energy, making the battle scene very clear.

What puzzled everyone was that the two people fighting the monster were at least fifty or sixty years old, and their hair was already gray.

Qin Wuyang said, "These two don't seem to be familiar to any of our new disciples. They shouldn't be new disciples. What are they doing here?" Qin Wuyang was a straightforward person, so he was the first to voice the common question that everyone had.

Han Qi nodded and said, "Could it be that the people who appeared at the teleportation array are them? But there are two of them. We don't know if they are friend or foe. Everyone should be on high alert and not make any rash moves. Let's observe the situation."

This seventh-tier monster was actually a seemingly unremarkable white-faced ape, half the size of a human. It was extremely agile, and after fighting for a long time, it kept the two men running around in circles, unable to even touch the white-faced ape's body. However, the two men were also extremely skilled. Although they could not condense their qi to cast spells, they were not at a disadvantage. The two men cooperated very well. Although the white-faced ape seemed to have the advantage, it could not gain any advantage at all.

Suddenly, the white-faced ape made a feint, glanced at Han Qi and his group, and then disappeared into the mist in the blink of an eye. Han Qi and his group were dumbfounded. If they had encountered this white-faced ape, they would have been wiped out.

The Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain, who were following closely behind Han Qi and his group, also witnessed this great battle and admitted that they were no match for them.

The difference between a seventh-tier monster and a sixth-tier monster is like heaven and earth. Their combat power is simply not in the same league.

Just then, two more people appeared, their ages similar to the previous two. The newcomers immediately asked, "Senior brother, did you run into that white-faced ape?"

At this moment, the fog rolled in, and the group disappeared into it, with only their voices remaining.

"That's right, he managed to get away with the stuff again. I guess he caught your scent. For so many years, this white-faced ape has been our biggest threat."

"Yes, the Beast King is about to reappear. If this monkey absorbs some of the Beast King's spiritual energy and advances to an eighth-tier monster, we'll have even less of a chance. Now, as long as so many of us join forces to get rid of this monkey, we'll have no problem eliminating the Beast King."

"Yeah, we've been stuck here for so long, it's time to go out for some fresh air."

The voice faded into the distance, and the rest could no longer be heard. However, those few words left everyone completely stunned.

Qin Wuyang slowly said, "Did you hear that? There's also the Beast King. What is the Beast King?"

Han Qi said thoughtfully, "These guys have been here for years, just waiting for the King of Assassins. Looks like we've come at the right time; there's going to be a good show." After saying that, he ignored the others and walked forward first.

The five monsters of Copper Demon Mountain had completely different expressions from Han Qi and his group. Each of them had an excited look on their faces. The eldest of them said excitedly, "It seems that we came to the right place this time. We must get our hands on the Refining Heaven Stone." After saying that, the group followed Han Qi and his companions and left.

As Han Qi and his companions were walking, a figure suddenly appeared and blocked their way. This person was none other than the woman in purple who had saved Han Qi before. She smiled and said to Han Qi, "Young Hero Han, how have you been?"

Han Qi quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for saving my life, young lady. I never expected to meet my benefactor here."

The woman in purple said, "I've come to tell you that we're about to enter the heart of the Valley of Beasts. The monsters there are extremely difficult to deal with, so be careful."

Qin Wuyang stared at the beautiful woman before him, momentarily stunned. He quickly said, "It's not safe for you to be here alone, young lady. Why don't we stay together and look after each other?"

The others were also thrilled by the beauty before them. Seeing that she had saved Han Qi's life, they immediately felt closer to her and hurriedly chimed in, "Yes, yes, we can protect you."

Han Qi smiled slightly and said, "The young lady's skills are indeed extraordinary, but our abilities are limited here, so it would be best if we traveled together."

The woman in purple hesitated for a moment before saying, "That's true. With your strength, a single seventh-tier monster would be enough to give you a hard time. But since it's not time yet, let's interact with you for a while."

Qin Wuyang quickly said, "My name is Qin Wuyang. May I ask your name, young lady? Be our junior sister. Your senior brothers will protect you from now on."

The woman in purple rolled her eyes at Qin Wuyang, then said indifferently, "My surname is Tang. First of all, let me make it clear that I am not your junior sister. I have been a member of the God and Demon Palace for a long time, and I am more than qualified to be your senior sister. My help to you is only out of appreciation for your talent."

Qin Wuyang stuck out his tongue in boredom and said, "We didn't mean to offend you, Senior Sister. Please forgive us!"

Then, led by the woman in purple, the group continued forward.

Han Qi asked, "Senior Sister Tang, I have a few questions that I would be grateful if you could help me answer them?"

The woman in purple didn't speak, but simply tilted her head towards Han Qi, indicating that she was listening. Han Qi then asked, "Are there many other people from the Demon Realm carrying out missions in this Valley of a Hundred Beasts?"

Upon hearing this, the woman in purple stopped, turned around, and stared at Han Qi for a while before saying, "You're right. We do have several dozen disciples of the Divine Demon Palace here handling some matters. Your arrival at this time will likely cause us trouble." After a slight pause, she continued walking forward, saying, "However, this isn't your fault. It's an unexpected event, beyond human control. The only thing we can do now is to get you out of here as quickly as possible."

Han Qi then asked, "Is your mission related to any beast king?"

Upon hearing this, the woman in purple suddenly turned around, a feather fan appearing in her hand. She held the fan to Han Qi's throat and said warily, "How did you know? What are you planning to do here?"

Everyone was stunned by the purple-clad woman's actions. Her sudden attack caught everyone off guard, and her swift and decisive movements, without any unnecessary actions, demonstrated her remarkable cultivation level.

Han Qi was also very surprised. He didn't expect the woman in purple to do this, and her movements were so fast that he had no time to react. So he said, "Senior Sister Tang, please don't be offended. I just heard about it from a conversation among some elders. I was just interested in the Beast King they were talking about."

One of the others quickly explained, "A seventh-tier white-faced ape appeared just now, but it was driven away by two seniors from the God and Demon Palace. That's what they told us."

The woman in purple said, enunciating each word clearly, "If you dare to lie, you can lose your lives at any time." As she spoke, she put away the jade mountain, and her serious expression disappeared.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and the group continued moving forward. Han Qi, still unwilling to give up, asked, "Senior Sister Tang, can you tell us about the Beast King?"

The woman in purple glanced at the crowd. None of them dared to speak; they just looked at her timidly, all curious to know the answer to their question but too afraid to speak.

The woman in purple noticed everyone's expressions, then smiled faintly and said, "Keeping a secret for too long is indeed uncomfortable. I can tell you, but you must swear that you will not mention it once you leave."

Upon hearing that it seemed plausible, everyone nodded and swore to keep the secret. Then, they formed a circle around the woman in purple, all looking at her with expectant expressions.

The woman in purple glanced around warily, then whispered as she walked, "This Valley of a Hundred Beasts is actually the tomb of the Beast King. Although the Beast King is dead, he reappears once every sixty years, each appearance accompanied by a huge amount of spiritual energy. This spiritual energy causes the monsters here to advance rapidly. However, this time, it is said that there are still several months before the Beast King appears, but judging from the behavior of these monsters, the Beast King is probably going to appear earlier this time, probably in the next few days."

Qin Wuyang then asked, "Senior Sister Tang, what are the omens that indicate the appearance of the Beast King?"

The woman in purple continued, "The omen is that all the monsters will choose to go into seclusion, awaiting the arrival of the Beast King. Normally, you wouldn't be so fortunate; monsters are practically everywhere. Another omen is that those poisoned by the Beast King will also experience the effects of the poison." As she spoke, an extremely angry expression flashed across her face. Of course, this expression was fleeting.

Han Qi immediately asked, "Could it be that someone in this God and Demon Palace has been poisoned by this so-called Beast King's Poison?"

The woman in purple was taken aback upon hearing this, then shook her head and said, "No, I only heard these things secondhand. Some of them may not be true. Just take them as a joke."

Han Qi smiled slightly and said, "Well, we were just curious. We just don't know what the Beast King's background is."

The woman in purple thought for a moment and said, "The legend goes like this: a long time ago, the Beast King was originally the mount of the Flying Tiger Hall Master. As for what kind of sect the Flying Tiger Hall is, I'm not too sure. It is said that during the sect war, this mount betrayed the sect and joined the cliff master of Qingfeng Cliff. The Flying Tiger Hall Master was extremely angry and sent out countless elites. After several days of fighting, they finally killed the Beast King here and scattered its body into pieces throughout the Valley of a Hundred Beasts."

The group listened intently, then asked, "And then what happened?"

The woman in purple cleared her throat and said, "Later, when the Lord of Qingfeng Cliff arrived, he was overwhelmed with grief. He collected the Beast King's corpse and buried it here, using this Refining Heaven Stone, the treasure of Qingfeng Cliff, as the support for the Beast King's primordial spirit. This Refining Heaven Stone is indeed an ancient treasure. Under the nurturing of the Beast King's primordial spirit, it can actually release a powerful spiritual energy field to help the monsters of Hundred Beast Valley advance and improve."