Sunset Forest.
Because Sunset Forest lay relatively far north, most of the trees within were conifers. Of course, there were broadleaf trees as well, just very few.
"Falling Feathers!"
A youthful cry rang out from the forest. After a series of whooshing sounds, an angry Spirit Beast roar erupted from the Flame Monkey.
"How is it so nimble?"
Xue Qingqing cried out in surprise. The white feathers that had fallen like rain moments ago had struck the Flame Monkey only a scant few times, and due to its thick hide and tough flesh, those feathers had inflicted negligible damage.
Once the Flame Monkey became enraged, all the fur on its body stood on end. Its fur was red and glossy, making it truly resemble burning flames from afar.
It grabbed stones from the ground and hurled them furiously at Xue Qingqing as she flew through the air. The throws were fierce, faintly producing the sound of air tearing.
Xue Qingqing gritted her teeth and swiftly dodged the Flame Monkey's attacks in midair.
Missing with its first strike, the Flame Monkey used both hands and feet to rapidly climb and leap into the canopy. It then bared its fangs and pounced at Xue Qingqing, emitting shrill chittering sounds, wildly irritable.
Her second soul ring flashed, and the soft feathers on her wings seemed to harden in an instant. Her entire pair of wings took on the sharpness of blades, gleaming with a chilling silver radiance.
"Falling Flowers!"
Rather than retreating, Xue Qingqing advanced. With a determined expression, she dove toward the Flame Monkey, surpassing its speed in an instant.
In the blink of an eye, the girl and beast crossed paths in midair. At the moment they neared each other, Xue Qingqing shifted slightly aside, putting some distance between herself and