Fierce Battle with the Polar Star Wolf

"Third Order Magical Beast, Polar Star Wolf!"

Seeing the figure before her, Xun'er immediately felt a chill run down her spine.

The Polar Star Wolf was a Third Order Magical Beast with an ice attribute. Its attacks carried a tearing effect, enhanced by its ice abilities and accompanied by freezing effects. It was also incredibly fast and proficient with its fangs and claws.

First Order Magical Beasts were equivalent to Dou Zhes on the Dou Qi Continent, Second Order Magical Beasts were equivalent to Dou Shis, and so on. Ninth Order Magical Beasts were equivalent to Dou Sheng-level powerhouses.

A Third Order Magical Beast was equivalent to a human Da Dou Shi. Generally speaking, Magical Beasts above the second order would not appear on the outskirts of the forest. No one knew what had drawn this Polar Star Wolf out of the forest.

Frowning tightly, Xun'er called out anxiously in a low voice, "Yun Xi! Yun Xi! Hurry and help me! I can't beat this thing."

Indeed, with her strength as a Four Star Dou Zhe, there was no way Xun'er could defeat a Da Dou Shi-level Magical Beast.

Yet unlike usual, Yun Xi did not appear the moment she called. It was as if he did not exist.

"Yun Xi? Yun Xi!"

Looking at the snarling Polar Star Wolf, Xun'er suddenly felt terribly alone, as though she were the only person left in the entire forest.

"Roar!"

As she stood frozen in place, the Polar Star Wolf's crimson eyes locked tightly onto her from a distance. It opened its bloody maw and let out a low growl, then kicked off with both claws and pounced at Xun'er like an arrow loosed from a bow.

Raising her head to watch the Polar Star Wolf pouncing toward her, Xun'er's gaze gradually became firm.

Just as its claws were about to strike her arm, she dodged to the right, successfully evading the fatal blow.

"Roar!"

Having its attack evaded, the Polar Star Wolf felt deeply humiliated. Its full-force pounce had actually been avoided by such a weak little girl, making it even more frenzied.

Before Xun'er could rejoice at dodging the attack, the Polar Star Wolf attacked again. This time, it was clearly fiercer than before.

Seeing this, Xun'er leaped backward, once again narrowly avoiding the wolf claws.

"Guardian Eight Trigrams Palm!"

As she evaded the attack, she spread her arms. A palm seal condensed, and she struck its flank with a palm while letting out a soft cry.

"Bang!"

The palm strike sent the Polar Star Wolf flying backward. It crashed heavily into a large boulder nearby, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Seeing how effective it had been, a delighted smile appeared on Xun'er's little face.

"Roar!"

A low growl sounded as the Polar Star Wolf slowly emerged from the dust. Its appearance was not much different from before, except that a large patch of flesh was missing from its left side, leaving only a crater-like wound and fur scorched black around it.

"This thing... is so strong..."

Seeing this, Xun'er's scalp went numb. She understood that she had underestimated it.

Its crimson eyes turned blood-red once more, and its speed increased again. With its bloody maw wide open, the Polar Star Wolf pounced at her once more.

It was truly unwilling to accept this. Two attacks had been wasted, and it had even been beaten into such a state.

"Swallow Counterattack!"

Golden light flashed, and the large and small figures were both sent flying backward.

Xun'er flew dozens of meters before crashing into a tree and coming to a stop. A sweetness rose in her throat as she staggered to her feet. Touching the corner of her mouth, she found a trickle of blood flowing from it.

"Still not enough..." Xun'er said disappointedly as she casually wiped away the blood from her lips.

In the distance, the Polar Star Wolf, which had been sent flying again, finally erupted completely.

Cold air gathered in its mouth, and energy spheres carrying a bloody stench rapidly shot toward Xun'er. At the same time, the Polar Star Wolf pounced at her at high speed.

"Dodge upward, then use the Eight Trigrams Palm downward."

Hearing the sudden voice, Xun'er was both angry and happy. She was angry that Yun Xi had not helped her, but happy that he was still there. With him around, she no longer had to worry.

With no time to think further, Xun'er bent her legs and launched herself into the air.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Several explosions rang out, kicking up dust that filled the sky. The spot where Xun'er had just been standing was blasted into ruins.

When the Polar Star Wolf approached that location, it discovered that the little girl was nowhere to be found. Confused, it froze in place.

"Guardian Eight Trigrams Palm!"

A soft cry came from overhead. Raising its wolf head, it saw a palm technique descending from the sky.

A sense of danger surged forth. The Polar Star Wolf reacted instantly as frost gathered beneath its feet, boosting its speed once more. It immediately rolled to one side.

"Boom!"

The palm seal struck the ground, and Xun'er descended from the air as well.

"Great, I finally got it."

Before she had time to think, a wave of malice rose within her. Turning around and seeing the snarling Polar Star Wolf in the distance, Xun'er gave a bitter smile.

"Why aren't you dead yet...?"

"Roar!"

It let out a great roar, as though saying: You beat me into this state. I'm definitely going to eat you.

The wolf lunged forward, leaving streaks of afterimages in the air.

The instant it drew close, Heavenly Flames enveloped Xun'er and protected her within, but she was still knocked to the ground.

"Ah!"

Xun'er screamed just as the wolf's jaws snapped down.

"Damn it!... Hm?" Yun Xi cursed. He was just about to reveal himself and save her when he suddenly stopped.

"You beast! Do not harm my Miss! Myriad Shadows Bind!"

A powerful Dou Qi fluctuation surged forth, producing bursts of sonic booms even in the air.

"Awwooo!"

Before Xun'er could react, the Polar Star Wolf that had been pinning her down and preparing to bite through her neck screamed and was sent flying. It made no further sound.

She hurriedly scrambled to her feet. Looking at the Polar Star Wolf lying lifeless on the ground in the distance, Xun'er felt as though a great burden had been lifted.

"Miss, Ling Ying failed to protect you. Please punish me."

The one who had come to support her was Xun'er's old butler, the Eight Star Dou Huang, Ling Ying!

When Gu Yuan noticed that Miss had left Gu Saint Mountain, he immediately dispatched Ling Ying to protect her. The aura Yun Xi had detected earlier belonged to him.

At this moment, Ling Ying was kneeling on one knee before Xun'er, humbly asking for punishment.

Because while hidden in the shadows, Yun Xi and Ling Ying had shared the same thought: they wanted to observe for a while and see Xun'er's practical combat ability. Yet the sudden turn of events had nearly caused Xun'er to be injured.

Seeing Ling Ying kneeling on the ground, Xun'er hurriedly helped him up and said somewhat proudly, "It's all right, Old Ling. Look, that was a Third Order Magical Beast. I almost killed it. Isn't that impressive?"

Hearing this, Ling Ying did not know whether to laugh or cry, but he still praised her. "Miss possesses a God Grade Bloodline. With the strength of a Four Star Dou Zhe, you nearly slew a Third Order Magical Beast. You can be called a genius of our Gu Clan!"

At those words, a sweet smile appeared on Xun'er's dirt-covered face.

Suddenly remembering something, Xun'er asked, "Old Ling, how did you know I was here? Does my father know?"

"Um... the Clan Leader noticed that you had left the clan, so he sent me to secretly protect you..." Ling Ying answered truthfully.

A trace of embarrassment appeared on Xun'er's little face.

So Father already knew... This is going to be troublesome...