Third-tier Sabertooth Tiger Appears

Two days later, Liu Yun's injuries had finally healed.

It had to be said that the medicine on the Dou Qi Continent was truly effective. He had suffered such severe injuries, yet after merely having some medicinal powder sprinkled on him, even his flesh had grown back.

After being injured this time, Liu Yun discovered that his body seemed to have become stronger. Thousand Hammer Body Tempering appeared to have advanced another step.

He Qingfeng's second target for Liu Yun was a First-order Peak Magical Beast: the Crimson Ice Snake.

The Crimson Ice Snake was ice-attributed, and its combat strength was not particularly outstanding. Liu Yun killed it without suffering a single injury, not even needing to use any major moves.

Over the next five days, he consecutively killed seven Magical Beasts: a Scorpion-tailed Lion, Short-tailed Bear, Blood Child Wolf, Hog Beast, Rock-eating Scorpion, Unicorn Fire Ox, and Sabertooth Tiger. Although he was injured several times during that period, they were only minor flesh wounds. After He Qingfeng sprinkled medicinal powder on them, he would be full of life again in less than half a day.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for killing a First-order Peak Magical Beast: Sabertooth Tiger. Current mission progress: (9/10)."

Liu Yun nodded in satisfaction. Counting the days, today was already the seventh day since they had set out. In two more days, it would be time for the Mittle Auction House's monthly auction. He had also promised Ya Fei that he would definitely attend, so he planned to return and hunt the final Magical Beast after the auction was over.

However, just as the two of them finished up and were preparing to return, an accident occurred.

A strange gust of wind swept past, and He Qingfeng's eyes abruptly widened.

"This is bad. This aura... it belongs to a third-tier Sabertooth Tiger." He Qingfeng's face changed drastically.

Although Liu Yun had been killing First-order Peak Magical Beasts as easily as eating and drinking these past few days, people could not be compared so simply. While He Qingfeng was a Nine-Star Great Dou Master, he was still extremely apprehensive when facing a powerful third-tier Magical Beast.

He Qingfeng knew his own limits very well. His talent was not outstanding, and only after pledging loyalty to the Mite'er Family had he relied on their enormous resources to reach the level of a Nine-Star Great Dou Master.

Magical Beasts of the same tier were stronger than humans to begin with. Moreover, the Sabertooth Tiger was inherently a powerful Magical Beast. Though not at the third-tier peak, it was comparable to one. Fighting it was out of the question; now, they could only think of a way to escape.

"A third-tier Magical Beast? This is the outer region of the Monster Mountain Range. Where did a third-tier Magical Beast come from?" Liu Yun was startled as well upon hearing He Qingfeng's words.

"This is the Sabertooth Tiger's lair. If I'm not mistaken, this third-tier Sabertooth Tiger is the true master of this place.

And the First-order Sabertooth Tiger you killed just now was very likely this third-tier Sabertooth Tiger's offspring.

Young Master, I'm no match for this Sabertooth Tiger. I'll hold it back for a while later. Remember to run quickly," He Qingfeng said.

"What about you, Elder He?" Liu Yun cried out.

"Only if you escape will I have no worries holding me back. Then I can risk my life and flee. The Sabertooth Tiger won't be able to do anything to me." He Qingfeng spoke boldly.

Though his words sounded bold, his voice had long since begun to tremble.

Liu Yun calculated the cards he had up his sleeve. If it were a Magical Beast that had only just entered the second tier, he could still struggle against it. But a third-tier Magical Beast was another matter entirely.

As for that One-star Dou Huang Trial Card, Liu Yun estimated that he would need to at least reach the Da Dou Shi realm before he could use it. If he used it now, it would probably be no different from self-destruction.

Since that was the case, he was not one to be sentimental. If he had to run, then he would run!

"Take care, Elder He!" Liu Yun clasped his fists and gave He Qingfeng a deep bow, then turned and fled at full speed, even faster than a Spirit Rock Leopard running for its life.

When the Sabertooth Tiger saw Liu Yun fleeing, it had no intention of chasing after him. Liu Yun's aura was not strong, after all. Besides, the moment it returned, it saw this human Da Dou Shi processing its son's corpse. At that moment, all it wanted was to tear this human apart. As for that fleeing ant, it did not care.

Roar!

A tiger's roar echoed through the forest, as though ripples had spread through the air. The nearby trees swayed, and the surrounding Magical Beasts scattered in all directions as if they had encountered their natural predator.

Hearing that tiger's roar as he ran, Liu Yun's head instantly began to buzz. He hurriedly shook his dizzy head and fled even faster, constantly praying for Elder He in his heart.

After running for nearly an hour, Liu Yun finally collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.

"This place is practically outside the Monster Mountain Range already. That Sabertooth Tiger probably won't come after me!" Liu Yun muttered.

However, just as he breathed a sigh of relief, the sound of rustling footsteps came from nearby.

Liu Yun was startled. He sprang to his feet and stared in the direction the sound had come from.

A Tiger-type Magical Beast with a blade-shaped horn atop its head slowly approached. Upon seeing Liu Yun, it let out a tiger's roar and lowered its body into a pouncing stance.

Blade Horn Tiger: First-order Peak Magical Beast.

Judging from the size of the Blade Horn Tiger before him, it was no weaker than the Spirit Rock Leopard, and it was highly likely to complete its breakthrough within a month.

Liu Yun had a terrible headache. He had only managed to kill the Spirit Rock Leopard after ambushing it and seriously injuring it from the start. This Blade Horn Tiger was even more terrifying. Could he truly defeat it?

Liu Yun took his sword from his Ring. He was going to risk his life!

When the Blade Horn Tiger on the other side saw that this human not only did not flee upon seeing it, but even drew his sword to provoke it, it immediately became enraged.

It was the king of all beasts in this outer region of the Monster Mountain Range. A third-tier Sabertooth Tiger had appeared out of nowhere and frightened it into fleeing in panic. Now, even a mere ant was no longer afraid of it.

A tiger's roar shook the mountains and forest. The Blade Horn Tiger lowered its head, revealing its blade horn, then lunged at Liu Yun in a flash.

Though its body was enormous, its speed was not slow in the slightest. In less than a second, Liu Yun saw a massive shadow arrive before him.

He was greatly startled and swiftly twisted aside, narrowly dodging the strike as it grazed past its fur.

Seeing its pounce evaded, the Blade Horn Tiger suddenly braked and made an extreme turn, borrowing the momentum to pounce again. It was so fast that even Liu Yun failed to react in time.

The blade horn was already before him. Liu Yun had nowhere to dodge, so he held his sword horizontally in front of him and pushed forward with both hands with all his strength, trying to halt the Blade Horn Tiger's attack.

At the instant of impact, Liu Yun felt as though every bone in his body had nearly been knocked out of place. The blade horn struck the sword and slammed into his chest.

With a crack, several of his ribs broke. He spat out a mouthful of blood and nearly passed out.

Liu Yun was sent flying by the impact, and the Blade Horn Tiger was forced to stop as well. Yet this only seemed to anger the self-proclaimed king even more, because it felt that its dignity had been challenged.

It kicked off with its four limbs, and light seemed to flow over its blade horn as it charged once more toward Liu Yun, who was lying on the ground.

At this critical moment, Liu Yun, lying on the ground, revealed a faint smile. The system's voice had sounded in his mind once again.

"Ding! Nalan Yanran has comprehended a Mysterious Tier Intermediate movement technique: Flying Catkins Movement Technique. Proficiency +1. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Mysterious Tier Intermediate movement technique: Flying Catkins Movement Technique. Proficiency +1."

In an instant, an incomprehensibly profound realization surged into his heart, and Liu Yun felt his entire body become light.

Seeing the Blade Horn Tiger attack, his footwork shifted. A residual image was left where he stood, while his real body flashed beneath the Blade Horn Tiger.

At the same time, the Wind Spirit Fractal Sword he had been charging for so long was unleashed. The sword in his hand also drew upon the third-tier Magic Core's energy to the greatest extent, viciously stabbing into the Blade Horn Tiger's heart.

Awoo!

The Blade Horn Tiger let out a miserable cry. Its body could not stop due to its momentum and crashed into a huge boulder ahead.

With a crack, the enormous boulder shattered into powder. Yet the Blade Horn Tiger's blade horn remained completely undamaged.

Liu Yun could not help but gasp. Fortunately, Nalan Yanran's movement technique had arrived at the crucial moment. Otherwise, that strike from the Blade Horn Tiger would have definitely finished him.

Looking over at the distance, the Blade Horn Tiger struggled continuously. It could no longer stand steadily and swayed unsteadily, but its eyes remained fixed fiercely on Liu Yun.

If its body had not refused to obey it, it would certainly have made this human pay.

The Blade Horn Tiger was not as tenacious as the Spirit Rock Leopard, and it did not struggle for long. It had suffered a fatal wound—its heart had been pierced. Once its blood drained away, it died completely.