The Golden-Scaled Beast

"Um?"

Just as Yang Tianyou was observing the battle situation above, his Storage Ring suddenly trembled. With a flash of light in his eyes, Yang Tianyou reached out and took out a Communication Talisman.

"Master, a team of Dragon Valley Patrol Envoys is rushing towards us from the Bianhe Mountain. They are expected to arrive in about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."

A young man's voice echoed in his mind. Yang Tianyou's expression darkened slightly. The Zhao Household was quite lucky. From the Clan-Guarding Array was broken until now, only a little over half an incense stick's time had passed, and the Dragon Valley Patrol Envoys about to arrive.

With a shifting expression, Yang Tianyou flashed to Liu Changqing's side.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Liu Changqing asked quickly when he saw Yang Tianyou's expression.

After understanding the situation, Liu Changqing frowned, stroked his beard, and after a moment paused, said, "In that case, we need to hurry and use the remaining time to eliminate as many of the Zhao Household's Foundation Establishment warriors as possible."

"That's what I was thinking too. Let's gather the clansmen. As for the target, let's choose this!" Yang Tianyou turned around, raised his right hand, and pointed to the northwest.

Three Demon Beasts were engaged in a frenzied battle there, the scene bloody and violent.

Of these three Demon Beasts, one of them is one of the Zhao Household family's guardian Spirit Beasts, Second-Tier Middle-Grade Golden-Scaled Beast. This beast is three zhang tall and covered in golden armor, with the body of a lion and the head of a tiger, and is extremely fierce.

On the other side were a Three-Horned Yellow Ox and a Blazing Flame Eagle with outstretched wings, the former being Second-Tier Middle-Grade and the latter Second-Rank Low-Grade.

Both of these Demon Beasts are quite powerful. The Three-Horned Yellow Ox is an Earth Attribute Demon Beast that can manipulate earth and rocks to create various attacks, such as earth spikes, rolling stones, and earthen walls.

The Blazing Flame Eagle is Fire Attribute with violent attacks. Its wings flap, and streaks of flame connect head to tail, crashing towards the Golden-Scaled Beast. Coupled with its incredible speed, it is not easy to deal with.

However, although both Demon Beasts were quite powerful, the Golden-Scaled Beast was clearly stronger. This Metal Attribute Demon Beast, which had been carefully nurtured by the Zhao Household for decades, possessed extraordinary strength.

As Metal Attribute Demon Beast with a stronger bloodline, its combat power was higher than the other two Demon Beasts combined. With each swing of its golden claws, sharp golden Claw Rays surged forth, leaving the bull and eagle in a rather sorry state.

"The Golden-Scaled Beast, this is the Zhao Household family's Spirit Beast. Judging from its combat strength, it's almost touching the threshold of the Second-Tier Upper-Grade, right?" Liu Changqing said in surprise.

"Yes, roughly equivalent to the Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer, but much weaker than Hundred Ghosts Seek the Demonic Path. I'll take care of this guy!" Yang Tianyou nodded in response, his eyes filled with burning fighting spirit.

"What about the other two Demon Beasts? Quite a few people are watching this place; it seems they all want to take advantage!"

"Kill all three Demon Beasts. Ignore the others; as long as we're strong enough, they won't dare to make a move. Let's finish this quickly before the Dragon Valley Patrol Envoys arrives, and then retreat immediately!"

"Okay, whatever you say!"

Having reached an agreement, the two no longer hesitated, gathered their clansmen, and divided into two teams to surround the three-headed Demon Beast to the West.

Yang Tianyou and Wolf Ancestor took the lead, stealthily moving to the left and right, and soon arrived at the side of the three-headed Demon Beast.

"Kill!"

Clang!

A clear, penetrating Blade Cry out across the battlefield. The sharp, chilling Blade Intent, capable of shattering metal and splitting stone, caused several fiercely battling Demon Beasts to stop fighting and turn around as if electrocuted, facing the direction where Yang Tianyou was.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Wolf Ancestor, hidden on the other side, smiled cruelly, its figure moving like water, slowly blending into the surrounding environment, making it difficult to detect its approach.

Tear!

The pale wolf claws swung down like the Grim Reaper's scythe, first with a tearing sound, then followed by a pitiful moo from the cows.

The sudden scream of the Three-Horned Yellow Ox startled the Golden-Scaled Beast beside it, which quickly moved away.

The moment the Blazing Flame Eagle, soaring in mid-air, saw the Wolf Ancestor, its fiery red feathers seemed about to explode. Sensing a bone-chilling sense of danger, the creature flapped its wings, flames erupting, as it prepared to flee.

However, at that moment, emerald green vines came from all directions, weaving a net that covered the sky with lightning speed, and descended upon us.

Phew!

A mournful cry rang out, but it was drowned out by Liu Lingyu's hearty laughter, "You beast, where do you think you're going!"

In an instant, the three-headed Demon Beast, who were originally locked in fierce combat, were forced to find new opponents. Under the pressure of death, the battle entered a white-hot phase from the very beginning.

Yang Tianyou, wielding the Twin Blades and covered in Spirit-Shattering Gang Qi, hurtled forward, the blades drawing a breathtaking arc in the air.

With a single slash, the raging Gang Winds and air currents before him were instantly cleaved in two, displaying an unparalleled domineering aura that drew everyone's attention.

Roar!

The Golden-Scaled Beast shook the mane around its neck, and a deep, violent roar soared into the clouds, echoing in all directions.

Buzz!

This was no simple roar. When the sound waves swept past his ears, Yang Tianyou's vision went black, and a series of double images flashed by. Various parts of his body were numb from the sound waves, and his once unstoppable strike suddenly showed some flaws.

Taking this opportunity, the Golden-Scaled Beast leaped forward, displaying an agility disproportionate to its size, and with a spin, easily dodged the golden blade energy that was slashing down from above.

Its menacing fangs were bared, and its three-foot-long, sharp golden claws, like golden daggers, whistled as they aimed straight for Yang Tianyou's throat.

However, the Golden-Scaled Beast clearly underestimated the Fleshly Body strength of its opponent. Even though it was caught off guard and stunned by the sound wave, Yang Tianyou's Fleshly Body strength allowed him to recover in the blink of an eye.

Seeing the Golden-Scaled Beast lunging at him, Yang Tianyou swung his sword again, his muscles bulging, his tendons coiling like dragons, neither dodging nor avoiding, choosing to confront it head-on!

Bite!

The clang of metal against metal was deafening, the piercing sound waves like tiny knives scraping across his skin. Enduring the stinging pain, Yang Tianyou stretched out his left hand and gently clapped it, instantly activating two Talisman!

Nine Flames Talisman! Blade Formation Talisman!

The former transformed into raging flames, burning the sky and turning the surrounding area of dozens of feet into a sea of fire in the blink of an eye.

The latter gleamed with golden light, and four longswords, seemingly materialized, unleashed offensive power—enough to make even Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator take notice—as they were positioned in four directions and slashed down furiously.

Roar!

The sudden burst of flames injured the Golden-Scaled Beast, and the four longswords that fell from its side made its heart tighten.

However, neither of these was the real threat. What truly terrified it was the stab that Yang Tianyou delivered shortly afterward.

It was an ordinary slash, with only a thin layer of Blade Gang swirling around the blade, but as the Golden-Scaled Beast faced it, a scene seemed to appear in its mind.

High above, Deities swung his blade down, and Blade Intent, a cold current surged. Wherever it passed, all things bowed their heads. The mountains lowered their brows, and even the Golden-Scaled Beast lowered its noble head, seemingly ready to be slaughtered.

But as soon as this action was made, the Golden-Scaled Beast reacted, roared, and broke free from the previous scene. It had been silently affected by the man's Blade Intent.

A sudden realization flashed through his mind, but it was too late. In that instant of delay, the Golden-Scaled Beast had nowhere to escape.

Taking advantage of this precious time, Yang Tianyou's longsword was already no more than three feet away from its neck. At this moment, the aura on the blade could no longer be concealed, becoming domineering and fierce!