Prehistoric Barbecue

After leaving the Ginseng Fruit buffet restaurant on Longevity Mountain, a place both man and dog found hard to leave, Chen Song rode Big White and once again set out across the vast prehistoric world.

Boss, where are we flying next? Big White lazily steered the clouds, his dog face full of longing for Ginseng Fruit.

Chen Song crossed his legs and leisurely counted the clouds. Second Martial Uncle was such a particular man about appearances that ordinary mounts definitely would not catch his eye. After thinking it over, I remembered a divine beast that seemed quite suitable.

Woof woof! What divine beast?

Four Unlike. A wise gleam flashed through Chen Song's eyes. This beast is neither dragon nor dragon, neither tiger nor tiger, neither lion nor lion, neither kirin nor kirin, yet it possesses the strengths of each. Its bearing is majestic, its steps auspicious—it perfectly suits Second Martial Uncle's status.

Big White tilted his head. Four Unlike? How come I've never heard of it?

Four Unlike was bestowed upon Jiang Ziya by Lord of the Beginning during the Investiture of the Gods calamity, so there should be no problem with letting Yuanshi use it as a mount for a while. Besides, the Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage is hard to find, and we haven't even encountered the Dragon Clan yet.

Besides, dragons, phoenixes, and kirin were the protagonists of the last great calamity of heaven and earth. Though all three sides suffered heavy losses and went into seclusion, they still had some lingering prestige. Going straight to them and asking them to serve as mounts definitely would not go over well!

But Four Unlike was different. It was a mutated breed of kirin, not a true kirin. It should be fine. Anyway, we'll take it one step at a time.

Of course you haven't heard of it. Chen Song smugly stroked his nonexistent beard. This beast is an anomaly of the Kirin Clan. From my deductions, it should be living in seclusion with the Kirin Clan somewhere within a hidden realm.

Didn't the Kirin Clan go into seclusion long ago? Big White looked confused. Boss, do you know where they are?

Chen Song smiled faintly, wearing an inscrutable expression. Though the Kirin Clan is in seclusion, they still need somewhere to live. By deducing the Heavenly Secrets and combining the Earth Book's secondary seal's sense of the earth veins, I can roughly guess several possible locations.

He pointed toward the distant mountain range. Thirty thousand li west of Shouyang Mountain lies a hidden realm called Auspicious Valley. Its earth veins are unusual, and its spiritual energy is balanced and peaceful, making it ideal for the Kirin Clan to dwell in. I'm guessing Four Unlike is there.

Then what are we waiting for? Big White immediately perked up. Let's hurry to Auspicious Valley!

At your speed? Chen Song disdainfully patted his dog head. By the time we fly to Auspicious Valley, Second Martial Uncle could have refined himself a flying treasure.

Indeed, Big White's cruising speed could only be considered basic transportation in the prehistoric world. Watching a flock of immortal cranes gracefully overtake them, then deliberately circle back to loop twice above their heads, Chen Song finally snapped.

Big White, looks like I have no choice but to give you a little extra power!

Boss, I really tried my best! If I go any faster, I'll have to burn—

Burn what? Watch this! Chen Song cut off his complaint, formed a hand seal with both hands, and Yuqing Immortal Light flowed through his palms. Manual transmission nitrous boost, activate!

A surge of pure, vast mana instantly entered Big White's body. Every hair on the stupid dog stood upright, his four paws abruptly left the clouds, and his whole body shot forward like he had been kicked, turning into a white bolt of lightning!

Awooooo—Boss! Too fast, too fast! This dog is going to die! Big White's screams turned into a string of trembling cries at such high speed. The wind distorted his dog face, while his tongue flapped uncontrollably beside his mouth.

Chen Song nearly got flung off as well and hurriedly lowered himself. Steady, steady! Control the direction! Fly toward Auspicious Valley!

I can't control it, woof—!!!

Just as the man and dog were speeding wildly along in an out-of-control state, a figure emerged from the clouds ahead.

It was a bird-headed, human-bodied demon dressed in magnificent demon god robes, apparently carrying out a patrol. This demon god's cultivation was around the middle stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal. His true form was a seven-colored brocade chicken, and since he was usually favored by Demon Sage Feilian, he had become quite arrogant.

Bang—!

Big White, still in his accelerated state, slammed solidly into the demon god!

The demon god did not even have time to scream before he was knocked back into his true form—a seven-colored brocade chicken dozens of times larger than an ordinary one, its feathers shimmering brilliantly. It crashed to the ground, twitched twice, and went silent.

Chen Song and Big White were thrown into a tangled heap as well, rolling through the clouds several times before finally stopping.

Ow... Chen Song climbed up while rubbing his aching arm, then froze as he looked at the enormous, multicolored brocade chicken on the ground.

Big White's nose twitched twice, and his dog eyes suddenly lit up. Woof! Boss! This chicken... no, this demon god smells so delicious! Look at how pretty those feathers are. The meat must be wonderfully chewy!

Chen Song stared at the brocade chicken brimming with spiritual energy and rubbed his chin. True... with quality like this, it would be a waste not to roast it. We already killed it by crashing into it, and wasting food is shameful.

They got straight to work! With a sweep of his sleeve, Chen Song set up the barbecue grill he had acquired at Treasure Distribution Cliff. Before long, the enticing aroma of roasted meat spread through the desolate mountains.

Chen Song also pulled out all sorts of seasonings from his storage treasure—results of his usual culinary experiments on Kunlun Mountain. Salt and pepper, cumin, chili powder... he had everything.

Tsk tsk, as expected of a demon god-level brocade chicken. Chen Song tore off a golden, oil-dripping roasted drumstick and took a bite. The fragrance filled his mouth. This meat is tender and juicy, packed with spiritual energy, and far tastier than the spiritual birds of Kunlun Mountain!

Woof woof! So good! Big White buried his entire head in the roasted chicken, eating until his mouth was slick with oil. Boss, your barbecue skills are getting better and better! That chili powder was sprinkled just right!

As man and dog happily feasted, Chen Song even commented, What a pity. If we had some honey to brush over it, it should taste even better...

Before he finished speaking, an angry shout suddenly rang out from the horizon:

You brazen fiend! You dared kill a demon god under my command, and even... even roast and eat him?!

A terrifying pressure descended from the heavens. The aura of a Quasi-Saint blanketed the surroundings, and the wind and clouds immediately changed color!

A powerful demon in azure robes came striding through the clouds. His face was sinister, and fluctuations of the Law of Wind swirled around him. He was none other than Feilian, one of the Ten Great Demon Sages!

Feilian looked at the pile of chicken bones on the ground and the remaining carcass still sizzling with oil atop the barbecue grill, trembling with rage. Though the brocade chicken demon god was not especially powerful, his feathers were gorgeous, and he was excellent at currying favor. Feilian usually kept him by his side, yet after sending him out on patrol today, he had been roasted and eaten!

We're finished, we're finished! Big White hid behind Chen Song in terror, his tail tucked tightly between his legs. Boss, it's Demon Sage Feilian! A Quasi-Saint! We've kicked a hornet's nest now!

Chen Song was startled as well. He had never expected eating barbecue to attract such a Big Boss. He hurriedly swallowed his final mouthful of chicken, wiped his mouth, and attempted an explanation. Ahem, Demon Sage, this is a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding... He ran into us first...

A misunderstanding? Feilian laughed furiously and pointed at the barbecue grill. The evidence is right here. What misunderstanding could there be? Give me your lives!

With a sweep of his sleeve, countless azure wind blades tore through the sky and swept toward Chen Song and Big White! The wind blades contained terrifying power capable of ripping apart everything, and cracks even appeared in space wherever they passed!

Damn! He's serious! Chen Song's expression changed. He grabbed Big White, who was still licking his paws, and instantly activated the Five Elements Escape Art beneath his feet, narrowly avoiding the strike.

Boom!

The mountain peak where they had been standing was directly shaved flat by the wind blades, sending shattered stones flying everywhere!

Big White, run! Head toward Auspicious Valley! Chen Song flipped onto the dog's back. Full speed ahead!

Woof woof! Hold on, Boss! Big White also realized they were at a life-or-death juncture. His four paws rose into the air, and he transformed into a streak of white light as he prepared to flee.

Trying to run? Feilian snorted. His Quasi-Saint divine sense instantly locked onto the man and dog, and he transformed into an azure streak as he relentlessly pursued them. Today, I will take your lives to avenge the demon god under my command!

Thus, a bizarre sight appeared in the prehistoric skies—a white dog carrying a young man fled desperately ahead, while a furious Demon Sage chased after them. Wherever they passed, winds and clouds roiled.

Boss! He's too fast! He's catching up! Big White glanced back and nearly had all his fur stand on end in fright. Feilian was, after all, a Demon Sage who controlled the Law of Wind. His speed ranked among the best in the prehistoric world.

Chen Song gritted his teeth and once again poured mana into Big White's body. Manual transmission nitrous boost, second stage, activate!

Awooo—!!!

Big White transformed into a streak of light again, his speed abruptly rising another level.

Seeing this, Feilian's eyes flashed with surprise. Hm? This escape speed... interesting. But a mere Grand Luo thinks he can escape from this Sage?

The Law of Wind surged around him, and his speed suddenly increased as well. Like a parasite clinging to the bone, he pursued them relentlessly. The distance between both sides continued to shrink, and Feilian could even clearly see Big White's dog face twisted with terror.

It's no good, Boss! He's too fast! Big White yelped anxiously.

As Chen Song fled, he hurled spells backward—Five Elements Divine Light, Yuqing Lightning Arts—throwing them around as if they cost nothing. But these attacks were like scratches before a Quasi-Saint. Feilian casually waved a hand and neutralized them.

Damn it, are Quasi-Saints really this hard to deal with? Sweat beaded on Chen Song's forehead. At this rate, we'll be caught sooner or later.

Suddenly, an idea struck him. He tore the Earth Book's secondary seal from Big White's neck. Elder Brother, protect us! Lend me some earth vein power!

The Earth Book's secondary seal flashed with yellow light. The power of the mountain range's earth veins below was stirred, and countless rocks and slabs of earth surged into the sky, forming barriers in an attempt to block Feilian.

The Earth Book? Zhenyuanzi's man? The cold gleam in Feilian's eyes intensified.

His sleeves fluttered, and violent astral winds shredded the earthen barriers to pieces without slowing him in the slightest.

Just as they were about to be caught, Chen Song finally brought out his life-saving trump card—the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda!

Buzz—

Mysterious yellow radiance shot into the sky, and an inviolable barrier enveloped the man and dog.

Feilian's enraged strike slammed against the pagoda's barrier with an earth-shaking boom, yet it failed to break through.

The Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda?! Feilian's expression changed. You are a disciple of the Three Pure Ones?

Chen Song panted heavily inside the pagoda. Good that you know! My Master is Laozi! If you know what's good for you, leave at once!

Feilian's expression shifted uncertainly. The Three Pure Ones were indeed not easy to provoke, but if he simply let these two bastards off after they killed his favored subordinate and publicly barbecued him, where would his dignity as a Demon Sage go?

Hmph! Even as disciples of the Three Pure Ones, I will teach you a lesson today!

Feilian no longer held back. He fully unleashed Quasi-Saint divine abilities, and the sky-filling astral winds transformed into countless enormous azure dragons that madly battered the pagoda's barrier. Though they could not break through its defenses anytime soon, the terrifying impact sent the pagoda tumbling uncontrollably through the air.

Inside the pagoda, Chen Song and Big White were shaken until they were dizzy and disoriented.

Boss! This can't go on! Big White wailed. This dog is going to throw up!

Chen Song was dizzy as well, but his mind raced. He sensed the direction of the earth veins, and his eyes suddenly lit up. Big White, hold on! We're almost at Auspicious Valley! This is the Kirin Clan's territory. Feilian won't dare act recklessly there!

Sure enough, as they drew closer to Auspicious Valley, the surrounding spiritual energy became increasingly pure and peaceful. Faint auspicious energy even began to appear in the sky.

Feilian had clearly noticed the change in the environment as well. His speed visibly slowed, and a wary look appeared on his face.

Boy, did you do this on purpose? Feilian gritted his teeth. You actually dared run into the Kirin Clan's territory!

Chen Song waved smugly from inside the pagoda. Demon Sage, do you still want to keep chasing? Auspicious Valley lies ahead. If you want to start a war between the demon race and the Kirin Clan, then by all means, follow us!

Feilian's face turned livid as he stopped in midair, unable to advance or retreat. In the end, he shot Chen Song a vicious glare. Boy, I'll remember you! This isn't over!

With that, he transformed into an azure streak and departed resentfully.

Only after seeing Feilian truly leave did Chen Song let out a long breath. He put away the pagoda, and he and Big White collapsed onto the clouds.

This dog was scared to death... Big White stuck out his tongue. I almost became dog meat hotpot.

Chen Song was still shaken as well. But a disaster turned into a blessing. Didn't we successfully find Auspicious Valley?

He gazed toward the valley shrouded in auspicious energy, anticipation flashing through his eyes. Let's go. Let's see whether Four Unlike is inside. Hopefully, the Kirin Clan is easier to talk to...

But Big White suddenly remembered something, and his eyes lit up. Oh, right, Boss! It looks like there was still a chicken wing left from that brocade chicken!

Chen Song remembered as well. The two exchanged a smile, as though the danger they had just faced had already been forgotten.

Come on, come on. Let's find somewhere to roast the rest. We'll eat our fill before finding a mount for Second Martial Uncle!