Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

The sickle struck the stone ground, smashing the rock to pieces and creating a deep, dark crater.

Such speed! Such power!

Guan Xun frowned and looked up.

The Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger spread its wings, each flap carrying clusters of pale purple flames and a warm aura. Its face was filled with horror: "How did you get in?!"

The stone gate to the forbidden area was protected by a special barrier set up by the Eighth Master, and no one could enter except those who were personally granted abilities by him.

How could it not be shocked that the human before it possessed such abilities? Could it be the work of that divine beast?

Upon realizing this possibility, the Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger's face immediately turned ugly. If it could enter and exit at the same time, wouldn't its plan be completely ruined?

"Naturally, we'll just push the door open and go in," Guan Xun replied calmly.

"How arrogant!" A deep, hoarse male voice suddenly rang out from all directions, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact location.

Immediately afterwards, a strong wind swept through the calm surroundings, twisting the waterfall and swaying the herbs like invisible sharp blades, stinging the skin and making it impossible to open one's eyes even slightly.

Chi Rong's figure flashed out, his blood-red mouth wide open, letting out a deafening roar. His spiritual energy formed a huge and solid ice wall, blocking the hurricane.

Just then, countless star-shaped objects conjured from spiritual energy shot through the ice wall at high speed!

Guan Xun clenched his fist and swung his longsword upwards.

"Bang!"

"Bang! Bang!"

The blocked star suddenly changed direction and headed straight for the ground on both sides, blasting up the herbs growing above it.

Fortunately, the star is not fire-type, otherwise the herbs would have been burned to ashes long ago.

Ah.

Guan Xun snorted coldly, his divine sense rapidly extending to search for the owner of the star mark.

Soon, the green-clad man hidden beneath the mountain peak and behind the boulder came into view.

The level 55 Gale Lion is even stronger than the Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger.

A fierce glint flashed in her eyes, and the tip of her sword suddenly spun, red and white spiritual energy intertwining as it fiercely attacked the distant boulder.

Just then, another purple scythe-like beam of light shot straight towards them, about to reach them...

"boom!"

As the loud bang rang out, the surrounding air seemed to tremble slightly.

With a heavy swing, Chi Rong sent the scythe flying back the way it came, its massive tail trailing after it, scorching with flames as it swept down!

Such a fierce attack caused the Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger's pupils to suddenly contract. With a flap of its wings, the purple flames around its body transformed into a whirlwind that was two zhang tall. The whirlwind detached from its body and crashed into its giant tail.

"boom!"

A thunderous explosion echoed through the air, releasing terrifying energy at the point of impact, causing the entire space to tremble.

Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger frowned, its heart pounding, and it felt its whole body trembling slightly. It retreated several meters away before taking several deep breaths.

As expected of a divine beast, the sheer power and pressure it exudes...

However, this divine beast seems a bit weak; it was able to block its attack even without using its full strength?

With a puzzled look, the Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger glanced at the giant python in front of it, its brows furrowing more and more as it looked.

It seems to be able to see through the giant python's body and into the scene behind it?

This mythical beast seems to... have no physical form?!

It was utterly astonished and couldn't help but gasp in shock. What on earth was going on?

Bang bang bang!

Several more explosions rang out in the air, and the boulders were blasted apart and sent flying in all directions.

Looking at the bombed area, Gale Lion's face was extremely ugly. It never expected that the other party would know where it was hiding. If it hadn't reacted quickly, it would have been spared some injury!

Upon seeing this, the Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger swayed and flew towards the Gale Lion.

“Swiftwind, this divine beast has no physical form!” it said solemnly.

"What?! What about the beast core?!" Gale exclaimed in shock.

Guan Xun's cold gaze fell on the two beasts, and even though they lowered their voices, they still couldn't escape her ears.

Beast pills?

No wonder it's so strange; it turns out they're after the Crimson Fusion Beast's core.

Chi Rong, its blood-red tongue flicking out, crouched behind its master, its head protruding beside him.

With its well-balanced offensive and defensive posture, it can lead its owner away should anything go wrong.

“Without a physical form, it’s useless, so we…” Gale’s voice trailed off.

Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger raised its hand to interrupt it, and stared intently at Guan Xun: "You entered this place in the name of Eighth Master's old friend, what is your purpose? As far as we know, Eighth Master has never had any divine beast friends."

After a pause, it added, "And what exactly did you use to enter this forbidden area?"

Guan Xun tilted her head slightly, her gaze lingering between the two beasts in front of her. Knowing that she couldn't get the beast core, the two beasts changed their attitude and began to question her with righteous indignation.

funny.

She patted Chi Rong's head nonchalantly.

The two beasts were shocked to see the other party touching the divine beast so casually. They knew that the divine beast was always proud and looked down on humans. How could it be so docile?

This person is definitely not simple!

They were tense and about to say something when they saw the person opposite them looking at the waterfall and slowly speaking.

"Is your Eighth Master behind that waterfall?"

"You...!" Gale was utterly astonished, his pupils shrinking to the size of a dot. "Who are you?!"

The Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger suddenly straightened its body, its eyes wide open like copper bells, as if they were about to jump out of their sockets.

The fact that there is a cave behind the waterfall is known only to Eighth Master and the other two; there is absolutely no way a fourth person could know it!

This human actually knew?!

It took a deep breath to calm itself down.

Let's roughly connect the dots...

This person...

No, this mythical beast...

Is he really an old friend of Master Ba?!

Just as the Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger's thoughts cleared, the entire area suddenly trembled, the ground shook violently, and the soil above it showed signs of loosening.

Rocks tumbled down the mountain peaks, and even the straight waterfall paused slightly due to the tremors.

"Who dares to trespass here?"

A deep, ancient voice emanated from the mountain peak, carrying a majestic aura like a dragon awakening, instantly enveloping the entire area.

A powerful pressure swept down, and the Purple Phoenix Nine Nether Tiger and the Gale Lion exchanged a glance, their pupils shrinking sharply.

"Eighth...Eighth...Eighth Master?!" Jifeng trembled slightly and exclaimed.

Three million years ago, the Eighth Master returned wounded and ordered them to guard this place before plunging into the cave and never showing his face again.

So much time has passed that they can no longer clearly remember what Eighth Master looked like...

Now, however, there are signs of them emerging from seclusion. The two guarding demon beasts could not resist the awe and excitement in their hearts, and immediately knelt on one knee in front of the place where the aura was spreading.

Guan Xun frowned and looked at him, then twitched the corner of his mouth.

That guy, Hachigami-jikuma...

They've finally shown up?