Sixth-Tier Magical Beast: Purple Crystal Winged Lion King

It took Ling Ying a long while to recover from the battle.

The pain coursing through his body made the corners of his mouth twitch. He struggled out of the deep pit, only for a sweetness to rise in his throat as he spat out another mouthful of blood.

"Such powerful... Sword Qi..."

Endless fear welled up in Ling Ying's heart. If Lin Che had intended to kill him, that last sword strike would have severed his body.

"His strength is far beyond this. He may very well have surpassed the Dou Emperor realm; otherwise, he could not have torn through space with a single strike."

Ling Ying took out a Grade Six Pill and tossed it directly into his mouth, easing the pain from his injuries.

This matter had to be reported to the young lady. This man could be either friend or foe. If he could threaten the Gu Clan's position in the future, he had to be killed...

Xiao Family, inside a room.

Her gemlike eyes gazed at the boundless stars. Xiao Xun'er lightly clenched her jade-like hand, a chill appearing on her delicate face as she said indifferently, "Elder Ling, it was no easy feat for you to survive. Besides, when did I ever tell you to make an enemy of Mister Lin Che?"

"Young Lady... We came to the Xiao Family for the Tou She Ancient God Jade, and Lin Che may very well have obtained that Ancient Jade. This subordinate was too anxious, so I..."

"Enough."

Xiao Xun'er rebuked him softly. "Mister Lin Che is not a bad person. Though he is somewhat arrogant and conceited, he is exceptionally gifted. He broke through to the Dou Emperor realm at eighteen, and he even helped Brother Xiao Yan break through to Dou Zhe. A genius like him must be approached."

"Otherwise, if he becomes an enemy of our Gu Clan, Father will surely hold us accountable. As for the Ancient Jade, you need not interfere."

Ling Ying, half-kneeling on the ground, nodded heavily. There was not a trace of color on his pale face. If he did not treat his injuries soon, they might damage his foundation.

Xiao Xun'er exhaled softly and said, "Elder Ling, go back and rest first. From now on, without my orders, you are forbidden from attacking anyone in the Jia Ma Empire."

"Yes, Young Lady."

Ling Ying did not dare say anything more. His entire body transformed into a cloud of black mist and vanished without a trace.

Xiao Xun'er murmured, "Brother Xiao Yan... You will certainly prove yourself. Three years from now, you will surely make Nalan Yanran understand that the good-for-nothing from back then has become a genius who can astonish the world."

Not long ago, Nalan Yanran, the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, had come to annul the engagement. Yet she discovered that Xiao Yan's strength had recovered, and that he was no weaker than her.

But Nalan Yanran was fiercely competitive by nature. Since she had already spoken those words, she would see them through even if she had to cry. Thus, the Three-Year Pact was made once more.

At the same time, those classic words shook everyone to the core.

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Never look down on the poor youth!

Half a month later.

Eastern Jia Ma Empire mountain range.

Lin Che elegantly savored the cloudy wine in his hand and said softly, "Rich and fragrant on the tongue, with an endless aftertaste. Thank you, Miss Yun Yun."

The voluptuous woman seated before him smiled. "What is there to thank me for? It is only some wine."

"To those who do not understand wine, it is useless. But to someone like me, this jug is nectar from heaven."

Yun Yun covered her red lips and said softly, "I came today because there is something I would like to trouble you with."

"Go ahead. If it is within my power, I naturally will not refuse." Lin Che casually picked up some wheat from the table and tossed it into the clear lake, quietly watching the fish fight over the food.

Yun Yun sighed softly. "Half a month ago, my beloved disciple Nalan Yanran went to the Xiao Family on her own to annul her engagement... resulting in the two of them making a Three-Year Pact."

"I heard that the Xiao Family boy's strength has recovered, and that he even broke through to Three-Star Dou Zhe in just a few days." Yun Yun's brows furrowed slightly as she spoke. "So I want to help Yan Ran raise her strength."

"By chance, I found a pill recorded in an ancient text within the sect. It is said to be capable of increasing the strength of cultivators below the Da Dou Shi realm. One of its ingredients is the Purple Spirit Crystal of the Sixth-tier Magical Beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King."

Lin Che's expression froze as he turned to look at the troubled Yun Yun. "Do you know the strength of the Amethyst Winged Lion King?"

Yun Yun nodded. "It is about as strong as I am. With your help, obtaining the Purple Spirit Crystal should not be difficult."

"Of course, after this is done, if there is anything you want, I will do everything I can..."

Yun Yun quickly added.

"Fine. I can go with you, but once this is done, Sect Master Yun will owe me a favor." Lin Che nodded. The Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave happened to contain something he wanted, and the core of a Sixth-tier Magical Beast would surely taste excellent when used to steep wine.

"Agreed."

Yun Yun nodded as well.

A favor from a Dou Emperor was indeed worth that price.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was the ruler of the eastern Monster Mountain Range, the ruler among Sixth-tier Magical Beasts. Its true strength was around that of a Three-Star Dou Huang. Back when Lin Che had broken through to the Dou Emperor realm, he had exchanged several rounds with it.

In the end, relying on his superior Dou Techniques, he narrowly defeated the Amethyst Winged Lion King and obtained the Lion King's precious Purple Spirit Crystal.

Deafening explosions rang continuously through the azure sky. Faintly, two differently colored streams of Dou Qi could be seen rising around them, their vortex completely enveloping the eastern mountain range.

This place was very close to the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave. After flying for less than five minutes, Lin Che and Yun Yun arrived at the Amethyst Winged Lion King's location.

Lin Che did not make the first move. Instead, he had Yun Yun confront the Amethyst Winged Lion King first, while he would act at the crucial moment.

Light flashed across the sky as a human and a beast faced each other. Both wanted to force the other to leave through words.

This Magical Beast was enormous, its body seven or eight meters long.

A layer of purple crystals covered its surface. Under the sunlight, it gleamed brilliantly.

It was rather dazzling.

Moreover, the Magical Beast had a ferocious lion's head, blood-red beastly eyes flickering with strange purple light, and a huge mouth full of fangs.

A fiery red spiraling horn grew from its lion head, with clusters of purple flames coiling around its tip.

It was none other than the Sixth-tier Magical Beast of the Monster Mountain Range, the Amethyst Winged Lion King!

Before it stood a young and beautiful woman.

She was breathtakingly beautiful, her voluptuous body wrapped in a plain dress. In her hand was a somewhat strange-looking longsword that emitted a green glow.

Her long black hair was arranged into an elegant phoenix-shaped hair ornament. Her lovely face was calm and serene, showing no fear despite facing an existence renowned throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Behind the mysterious woman was a pair of green feathered wings, the mark of a Dou Huang expert.

"Human woman, why have you disturbed This Queen's rest?" Cold light flickered in the Amethyst Winged Lion King's eyes, while a trace of chill seeped from its sharp teeth.

Yun Yun held her sword behind her with one hand, wariness visible in her gemlike eyes as she said indifferently, "I wish to borrow the Lion King's Purple Spirit Crystal."

"Ha ha ha!" The Amethyst Winged Lion King laughed wildly, its face twisted in savagery. "It takes This Queen twenty years to shed such a small piece from her body. You think you can have it just because you want it?"