Fire-Treading Savage Bull? Tastes Good

"It's actually Nine-Mark Vermilion Flame Fruit! It's truly heaven's help!" Two crimson flames suddenly shot out from Niu Huohuo's nostrils.

The flames condensed but did not dissipate, transforming into two surging tongues of fire that danced and swirled in mid-air.

His bull-like eyes, like copper bells, reflected the crimson fruit in the center of the lava lake, his gaze burning with an almost greedy intensity.

The shackles of the Fire-Treading Savage Bull bloodline were like an invisible iron chain, tightly locking his limits.

He had reached the Nascent Soul Perfection for many years, but no matter how he cultivated, he made no further progress!

If he had this Nine-Mark Vermilion Flame Fruit, he might have a chance to break free from the shackles of his bloodline!

Even if one cannot directly break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, as long as the upper limit of one's bloodline can be loosened a bit.

If he accumulates more experience over the next few years and further improves his physical body, soul, and understanding of the Fire Dao, perhaps he really will have a chance to break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm!

Even if there's only a 10% chance, he can accept it!

Don't be fooled by the seemingly low probability of a 10% chance; it's actually quite significant!

The entire Eastern Domain is vast and boundless, spanning hundreds of millions of kilometers, and its inhabitants number in the trillions.

And what about Spirit Transformation cultivators?

On the surface, only two major Immortal Sect Holy Land in the entire Eastern Domain have Spirit Transformation Ancestors presiding over them. Combined, the number of Spirit Transformation experts in these two sects is probably less than the number on both hands!

Of course, there might be some reclusive Spirit Transformation Realm experts hiding in the shadows, but their numbers are definitely not many!

It's easy to imagine how difficult it is to break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm!

Even those powerful Nascent Spirit Transformation who are currently at the top didn't necessarily have a greater than 10% chance of success when they broke through back then!

To break through to the Spirit Transformation, one needs a combination of factors, including accumulated knowledge, fortuitous opportunities, and good fortune.

Even a 10% chance is enough for Niu Huohuo to risk everything and try one last time before his lifespan runs out!

His voice was deep and resolute, carrying a do-or-die determination. "I Niu Huohuo, am determined to have this Nine-Mark Vermilion Flame Fruit! Anyone who stands in my way will die!"

Upon hearing this, the other transformed demons around them reacted with varying expressions and their eyes flickered uncertainly.

This section of the Heaven Severing Mountain Range on the border of Qin Province and Jing Province is neither particularly large nor small.

Although the mountains and forests seem to stretch endlessly and the land is full of spirit medicine, the resources that can truly support a great demon in human form are ultimately limited.

Each powerful demon has its own territory, and a delicate balance has been maintained among them for hundreds of years.

If Niu Huohuo breaks through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, the landscape of the Heaven Severing Mountain Range will be completely transformed.

How should they deal with this?

What can they do if Niu Huohuo tries to annex them then?

Among them were a Mountain-Moving Ape and an Earth-Splitting Golden Rhinoceros, who harbored a deep grudge against the Fire-Treading Savage Bull.

These two transformed demons naturally couldn't just stand by and watch Niu Huohuo obtain such a precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

The air seemed to freeze, becoming eerily quiet.

Bubbles slowly rose and burst in the lava lake, their gurgling sounds standing out clearly in the heavy, suffocating silence.

In the distance, rocks melted by the high temperature on the mountainside are still slowly flowing down, leaving dark red streaks on the cliff face.

The Mountain-Moving Ape crouched a hundred feet away in the sky, its massive body covered in thick, dark gray fur slightly lowered, its amber eyes coldly staring at Niu Huohuo, its forearms bulging with muscles, and its fingers as thick as stone pillars.

He said coldly, "I'll say it again: unclaimed property is determined by strength! I'm blocking your way today, so what?!"

"Are you looking for death?!" Niu Huohuo's eyes widened in fury, his huge bull eyes almost spitting fire.

Its demonic Yao Qi surged, and the flames beneath its four hooves suddenly shot up, distorting the very air beneath its feet.

However, he ultimately managed to suppress the urge to act.

In the current situation, the Nine-Mark Vermilion Flame Fruit is clearly the most important thing!

If he missed out on the Nine-Mark Vermilion Flame Fruit because of a momentary impulse, he felt he might never encounter a similar fortuitous opportunity in his lifetime!

This is a golden fortuitous opportunity to break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm!

Missing out even once will be a lifelong regret!

Just then, streaks of light suddenly appeared on the distant horizon.

The streaks of light moved at incredible speed, converging on the valley from all directions, but slowed down as they approached it.

Neither too fast nor too slow.

Ultimately, the several streaks of light appeared in the sky above this area at roughly the same time.

There were six streaks of light that disappeared, revealing six figures as the light faded.

Among them were an elderly couple with white hair.

The old man wore a moon-white robe, had a thin face, long eyebrows that extended past his eyes, and held a jade whisk in his hand. He looked quite like Wind Dao.

The old woman wore a deep purple, wide-sleeved silk dress, her hair was tied up high with an ebony hairpin, and although she looked old, she was very energetic, with eyes that were so bright that they didn't seem to belong to her age.

The two stood side by side, their auras calm and profound.

The old man was at the Nascent Soul Perfection, while the old woman was at the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

There was also a middle-aged man whose face was not particularly handsome, but whose eyes were exceptionally sharp.

He was of medium height, dressed in a grayish-blue close-fitting outfit, with a sheathless longsword floating around him, its blade gleaming with a faint, cold light.

There were also two handsome young men, one dressed in blue and the other in white robes. One had a gentle smile and a refined demeanor, while the other was expressionless and appeared rather aloof. Both were at the Early Nascent Soul.

Finally, there was a beautiful female cultivator wearing red jade armor.

The female cultivator was tall and slender, with her long, jet-black hair tied into a high ponytail with a reddish-gold ribbon. A few stray strands of hair hung down beside her ears, highlighting the sharp and distinct lines of her jaw.

The jade armor she wore was quite peculiar; the plates were not metal, but rather pieced together from pieces of red jade-like material, with faint, flickering flames on each plate.

The jade armor clung to her figure, outlining her slender yet powerful waistline and the contours of her shoulders and back, exuding a chilling aura of someone who had been through countless battles.

The group's gazes first swept over the transformed demons present, their eyes filled with solemnity and vigilance.

There were more than a dozen fully-formed demons, more than they had expected!

Then they looked towards the center of the lava lake.

Everyone was taken aback when they saw the crimson fruit hanging on the charred, withered branch.

Immediately, a burning desire appeared in the eyes of all six of them.

Especially the red-armored female cultivator, a glint of light flashed in her sharp eyes, her voice clear and resonant, carrying a decisive and ruthless edge. "Nine-Mark Vermilion Flame Fruit! A good thing!"

The transformed demons present were now churning with Yao Qi like raging waves, their eyes filled with indifference and hostility.

"Human cultivators! This is the Heaven Severing Mountain Range! My territory of Demon Beasts! What are you doing here?!" Niu Huohuo was the first to express his displeasure, roaring loudly.

His gaze was fixed on the red-armored female cultivator, his hostility so intense it was almost tangible!

As Fire Dao Demon Beast, he could easily tell from the fluctuations of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and earth and the Dao essence flowing around the cultivator that this red-armored woman was also a human who mainly cultivated the Fire Dao!

Moreover, this female cultivator's strength is no weaker than his!

It is also at the Nascent Soul Perfection!

Most importantly, this female cultivator's life force is still quite young, perhaps only five or six hundred years old!

Nascent Soul Perfection who is five or six hundred years old and has reached the peak of enlightenment is definitely a top genius among humans!

This is putting too much pressure on Niu Huohuo.

The red-armored female cultivator also noticed Niu Huohuo's undisguised hostility.

But instead of backing down, a fierce fighting spirit ignited in her eyes.

Her red lips curved slightly, and a long spear that seemed to be crafted from ruby appeared in her hand.

She casually twirled her spear, the tip drawing a golden arc in the air.

She tilted her head, as if recalling some delicious treat, and chuckled, "Fire-Treading Savage Bull? Not bad."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the entire valley suddenly became strange.

The other human cultivators who arrived at the same time looked at the red-armored female cultivator with astonishment, their eyes filled with strange expressions.

In front of a Nascent Soul Perfection Fire-Treading Savage Bull, you say his kin tastes good?

This unknown fellow Daoist, you truly have quite the nerve!

However, this fellow Daoist's strength is truly astonishing; he has also Nascent Soul Perfection!

The cultivators present were mostly acquaintances; they all came from Jing Province.

After all, both Qin Province and Jing Province border the Heaven Severing Mountain Range.

The Nascent Soul Cultivators of Jing Province, just like those of Qin Province, set off to investigate the moment the fluctuations in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth were detected.

However, they had never seen this red-armored female cultivator before.

Even if she was Nascent Soul Cultivator from Qin Province, they should at least know or have heard of her name.

However, they had never heard of such a red-armored female cultivator who wielded a spear.

Clearly, this red-armored female cultivator was not from one of these two states, but rather a powerful figure from another state.

The words that came out of his mouth were a bit too blunt.

There are so many powerful demons here who can transform into human form... at least try to tone it down a bit.

As expected, upon hearing this, the eyes of all the transformed demons darkened.

The words of this red-armored female cultivator were equivalent to a transformed great demon saying in front of a group of human Nascent Soul Nascent Soul: "Humans taste good, they taste like chicken, and they're crunchy."

Especially Niu Huohuo.

He immediately flew into a rage, and the flames beneath his four hooves turned from crimson to deep blue.

At the same time, his originally not-so-large body suddenly swelled up, and amidst the surging Yao Qi, it transformed into a wild bull that was a hundred feet tall!

The towering bull's body blotted out the sky, casting its enormous shadow over the entire valley.

He opened his mouth and spewed out a ball of deep blue flame.

The flames were so thick they were almost liquid, tumbling and twisting in the air, and the surrounding air emitted a sharp popping sound the moment it came into contact with them.

Almost instantly, all the ancient trees nearby burst into flames, turning into pillars of fire.

The moisture on the ground evaporated in an instant, the soil dried up and cracked, and wisps of white smoke rose from the cracks.

The ball of dark blue flame rapidly transformed in the air, taking the form of a blue flame bull.

The bull lowered its head, aimed its pair of crescent-shaped fiery horns at the red-armored female cultivator, and charged forward.

The female cultivator looked at the bull formed from deep blue flames and sneered. She shook her spear, and a crimson light shone on the shaft. The golden flame at the tip of the spear suddenly expanded several times over.

Her left hand moved swiftly in front of her chest, forming Method Formula; sparks danced between her slender fingers, the movements so fast they were almost invisible.

The next moment, the spear thrust out.

The trajectory of that shot was clean and crisp, without any fancy moves.

Golden flames erupted from the tip of the spear, condensing in mid-air into a golden fire phoenix with outstretched wings.

The fire phoenix was engulfed in pure golden flames, its wingspan reaching tens of feet, its head held high, and it let out a cry that pierced through gold and shattered rocks.

Cracking!!

The next moment, the golden fire phoenix and the blue flame bull collided violently in mid-air.

Boom!!

A deafening roar exploded through the valley, like a thunderclap.

Deep blue and golden flames surged and spread wildly in all directions from the point of collision. Wherever the flames passed, even the air was scorched into distorted, transparent ripples by the high temperature.

The cliffs on both sides of the valley trembled under the impact of the heat waves, and large pieces of rock peeled off the cliffs, turning into dust in the fire before they even hit the ground.

Even the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and powerful demons around them retreated and made way, their faces showing surprise.

The cultivators at the Early Nascent Soul and the great demons were particularly flustered.

Even Early Nascent Soul cultivators must be careful when dealing with the aftershocks of battles between Nascent Soul Perfection cultivators.

After the raging fire subsided, the deep blue bull had vanished without a trace.

Although the golden fire phoenix had shrunk considerably, it still cried out as it charged toward the Fire-Treading Savage Bull.

The Fire-Treading Savage Bull's expression changed instantly, and it quickly conjured layers of deep blue flame shields.

The golden fire phoenix crashed into the shield, tearing the first few layers of shield to shreds before finally exhausting itself and dissipating.

The valley was filled with the pungent smell of sulfur and the aroma of burnt sacred wood.

The lava in the lava lake was still churning and flowing, but the withered tree and the Nine-Mark Vermilion Flame Fruit on it remained unharmed.

The lava lake seems to provide them with a natural protective barrier, isolating them from the aftershocks of the battles outside.

However, Niu Huohuo felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

He never expected that he would lose in a direct clash of Fire Dao Law Technique!

This female cultivator's understanding of Fire Dao is even stronger than his?!

What is the background of this female cultivator?

The other transformed demons also had gleaming eyes, their gazes towards the female cultivator now showing a hint of apprehension.

The red-armored female cultivator's eyes flashed with a sharp light. She trembled her spear once more, about to press her advantage, when suddenly her expression changed slightly. She sheathed her spear, her expression becoming more solemn, and turned to look in the direction of Qin Province.

The other powerful demons and cultivators were taken aback, somewhat puzzled.

However, after a few moments, they also realized something.

The expressions of all the cultivators and great demons present became solemn.

"Nine Nascent Soul Late Stage and two Nascent Soul Perfection —this Qin Province actually has so many True Lords?! Even the old guys from Ten Thousand Beast Mountain, who went all out, didn't have this much strength, did they?"

An old man wearing several Law Treasure that shimmered with spiritual light frowned, somewhat puzzled.

"No... it doesn't seem like people from Ten Thousand Beast Mountain. I recognize the Spiritual Qi fluctuations of those old guys from Ten Thousand Beast Mountain, and they don't match these at all." Another middle-aged man immediately denied it.

"Could it be that some old fellow from another top sect happens to be near the Heaven Severing Mountain Range?"

"That must be the case, otherwise, how could so many Nascent Soul True Lords have arrived so quickly?"

The other humans and great demons were also somewhat incredulous, and they all offered their own guesses.