In the dense forest, because of the fierce battle just now, swathes of towering trees had collapsed, leaving an open clearing at the center.
One of the Flying Eagle Bandits who was dismembering the Headless Black Ape suddenly dug out a scarlet-red crystal core from the ape's heart. It was roughly the size of a walnut, with a clear, translucent sheen, and far purer than the few red crystal grains in Li Qing's possession.
"Hmm? Is this a demonic beast crystal core? Even a First-tier Demonic Beast can produce a crystal core?!" He gripped the crystal core and could not help crying out.
Upon hearing these words, the surrounding Flying Eagle Bandits were immediately drawn over, and many gathered around.
"It really is a crystal core? Why could a First-tier Demonic Beast condense such a large crystal core?!"
"I heard that some demonic beasts with extraordinary bloodlines can condense crystal cores in the Late First-tier stage, but it still should not be this large."
"This Strange Ape does not look like it possesses the bloodline of an ancient variant species either. Why is its crystal core almost the same size as that of a Second-tier Demonic Beast?"
"Hiss, how strange."
In the end, this scarlet-red crystal was delivered into their leader's hands.
Demon Eagle Guest pinched the walnut-sized red crystal between his fingers and carefully examined it.
"It does not resemble a demonic beast crystal core. Though there are spiritual power fluctuations within it, they are extremely chaotic. It is also filled with a violent aura that seems capable of affecting one's mind."
As he spoke, Demon Eagle Guest rolled the crystal around in his hand, yet still failed to discern its use.
Before he could put it away, the Sky-Rending Eagle he had raised spiraled down from the sky