NOVEL NEXT Chapter 73:
Chapter 73:
The True Phoenix Nirvana Fruit was a legendary treasure in the cultivation world, the primary ingredient for refining the Nirvana Pill.
In his previous life, when Xiao Yang arrived here, the fruit had already been snatched away. Not only did he leave empty-handed, but he was almost killed by Qin Fei’s schemes. Ironically, the one who ended up dying was a Half-Saint from the Soaring Sword Sect.
What enraged Xiao Yang even more was that Qin Fei had pinned the blame on the Azure Sun Sword Sect. Under Qin Fei’s secret manipulations, chaos ensued. The death of a Half-Saint drove the Soaring Sword Sect’s leader into madness, sparking repeated wars between the Azure Sun Sword Sect and the Soaring Sword Sect. Countless disciples from both sides perished, plunging the Northern Territories into an era of turmoil.
But in this life, Xiao Yang was determined not to let Qin Fei succeed.
Just as Xiao Yang was about to step forward to claim the Nirvana Fruit, a voice suddenly called out from behind.
Xiao Yang spun around sharply.
“Gui Yijian?” he muttered, frowning as he recognized the figure.
Behind Gui Yijian stood Gui Jianren, his face twisted with fury.
“Xiao Yang?” Gui Jianren growled the moment he saw him. “Uncle, kill him!”
“Are you telling me what to do?” Gui Yijian snapped coldly.
“N-no, I wouldn’t dare,” Gui Jianren stammered, his arrogance deflating instantly.
Xiao Yang pulled Lin Wangchuan and Song Qiang aside, keeping them at a safe distance.
Gui Yijian, wary of the presence of other Divine Martial Realm experts in the spiritual vein, decided to act quickly. “Secure the divine treasure first; kill them later,” he muttered to himself. Xiao Yang? A mere Heavenly Martial Realm cultivator wasn’t worth his concern. His focus was entirely on the vivid, phoenix-like fruit in the center of the lava lake.
He cautiously observed the area, ensuring there were no other powerful beings nearby. Satisfied, Gui Yijian leaped into the air and landed gracefully atop the massive heavenly fire crystal in the center of the lake.
Xiao Yang smirked coldly, watching from afar. Supreme treasures weren’t so easily obtained.
He tugged at Lin Wangchuan and Song Qiang, urging them to retreat further from the lake. Xiao Yang had planned to stealthily take the Nirvana Fruit, but Gui Yijian’s unexpected arrival complicated things. The overwhelming aura emanating from Gui Yijian, a Divine Martial Realm powerhouse, meant trouble—and not just for Xiao Yang.
“Trying to escape?” Gui Jianren sneered, darting forward to block their retreat.
“Why are you so eager to get beaten up again?” Xiao Yang asked, staring at Gui Jianren like he was an idiot.
“What did you say?” Gui Jianren roared. “My uncle is here! How dare you act arrogant?”
“Enough!” Xiao Yang extended his hand, his five fingers clawing the air.
An invisible force gripped Gui Jianren like a vice. He panicked as his body was pulled toward Xiao Yang against his will.
“SLAP!”
Xiao Yang delivered a resounding slap that sent Gui Jianren flying into a wall. He hit with a dull thud before crumpling to the ground.
“Pathetic,” Xiao Yang scoffed.
“Uncle, he hit me!” Gui Jianren whimpered, clutching his face.
“Shut up!” Gui Yijian barked, his attention riveted to the lake.
On the heavenly fire crystal, Gui Yijian was drenched in sweat, his entire body tense. Despite being immune to fire and cold, his instincts screamed danger. His eyes were locked on the massive shadow lurking beneath the surface of the lava lake.
“Run!” Xiao Yang whispered sharply, pulling Lin Wangchuan and Song Qiang further back.
“BOOM!”
The surface of the lava lake erupted violently as molten rock sprayed in all directions. A colossal figure emerged, wrapped in blazing flames. The sheer heat and energy radiating from the creature seemed to ignite the very air.
The massive underground chamber trembled under its might.
“It’s the Scarlet Flame Fire Qilin!” Xiao Yang exclaimed, his voice laced with tension.
The appearance of the terrifying Level Nine Spirit Beast left Lin Wangchuan and Song Qiang utterly dumbfounded.
On the Yuanwu Continent, beasts were classified into four types: mortal beasts, spirit beasts, divine beasts, and sacred beasts. Mortal beasts were ordinary animals. Spirit beasts, however, possessed intelligence and cultivated spiritual energy. Divine beasts rivaled the power of Saint Martial Realm warriors, while sacred beasts were mythical entities akin to gods.
The Scarlet Flame Fire Qilin’s strength was undeniable.
Gui Yijian, who had been fixated on the Nirvana Fruit, abandoned all thoughts of claiming it. He immediately tried to retreat, but the Qilin roared and lunged at him.
The chamber shook as chunks of heavenly fire crystal broke free from the ceiling and plummeted into the lake, sending waves of lava splashing everywhere.
Gui Yijian summoned his flying sword, surrounding himself with a protective sword aura. The Qilin’s fiery claws struck his barrier, sending him hurtling into the cavern wall with a deafening crash. A human-shaped crater marked where he landed, and shards of fire crystal rained down.
“Damn…” Xiao Yang whispered, astonished by the Qilin’s sheer ferocity.
In his past life, when Xiao Yang arrived here, the Qilin had already retreated deep into the vein after the battles. It hadn’t survived the Demonic Sect’s destruction of the vein, which killed both the Qilin and the Half-Saint of the Soaring Sword Sect.
Gui Jianren, witnessing the chaos, was terrified out of his wits. He scrambled to flee, tripping over himself in panic.
“Holy Son, shouldn’t we run too?” Lin Wangchuan stammered, his face pale.
“Run? Why run? Grab your spatial bags and start collecting spirit crystals and herbs!” Xiao Yang ordered, pulling out his own spatial bag.
As Gui Yijian struggled to recover, the Qilin leaped at him again, its claws aiming for his chest. Desperately, Gui Yijian unleashed his sword domain, trapping the beast in a web of energy.
Sword lights shot from Gui Yijian’s body, piercing toward the Qilin. Yet, as soon as they struck the beast’s fiery aura, they disintegrated into nothingness.
Gui Yijian’s sword domain shattered under the Qilin’s might, and its claws tore into him.
“Yes! Fight, villains, fight! While they battle it out, I’ll pick up all the loot!” Xiao Yang grinned, his excitement barely contained.
The Scarlet Flame Fire Qilin’s strength far exceeded his expectations. A Level Nine Spirit Beast truly lived up to its terrifying reputation.
Wait, why am I just standing here? Time to start scavenging!