Subduing the Amethyst Winged Lion King!

Leaving the Xiao Clan, Xiao Ze's first destination was the Magical Beast Mountain Range; he happened to be in need of a mount.

A Tier 6 Magical Beast was just barely acceptable, enough to not lose face.

Furthermore, as an alchemist, how could he be without a flame of his own?

He might as well borrow the Purple Flame of the Amethyst Winged Lion King for now; once he subdued the Green Lotus Core Flame in the Tagor Desert, it wouldn't be too late to switch then.

Soon, Xiao Ze arrived at Green Mountain Town, the closest settlement to the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

Because of the annihilation of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, the First Mercenary Group had suddenly become the focal point of contention for all other mercenary groups.

However, Xiao Ze's thoughts were clearly not on such matters.

Arriving deep within the Magical Beast Mountain Range, after some searching, he finally located a scene of chaotic battle.

He saw a powerful surge of energy erupting from the sky, accompanied by a dull, thunderous roar.

Suddenly, a green figure and a red figure were locked in intense combat in the sky.

Violent energy fluctuations shrouded this patch of heaven and earth, causing the weaker magical beasts to flee in all directions.

One had to understand, that was a battle between Dou Emperors; to be touched by even a sliver of it would mean certain death.

But for Xiao Ze, who was at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, it was nothing more than a trivial affair.

Yet, in order not to alert the enemy, he could only watch from afar.

The two combatants were the Tier 6 Magical Beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King, and a woman in green.

The woman's slender frame was wrapped in a simple dress, and even with her deliberate disguise, her curvaceous figure was still a feast for the eyes.

Her face was calm and elegant, and every smile or frown revealed a temperament of grace and nobility.

The two had been fighting for only a moment, yet they were already unleashing their killing moves.

"Wind's Ultimate, Meteor Kill!"

Just as the Amethyst Winged Lion King's giant palm descended, the long sword in the woman's hand suddenly trembled, and a tiny beam of light shot out instantly. The moment the two forces collided, even the space itself trembled.

While the light beam sliced into the beast's sharp horn, the woman was struck hard by its palm, causing a mouthful of blood to erupt instantly.

Just as the Amethyst Winged Lion King prepared to finish off the intruder in one blow, Xiao Ze moved, instantly catching the heavily injured woman in green by the waist.

"Amethyst Winged Lion King, you dare to harm a human Dou Emperor? I see you have chosen a path to your own destruction!"

Xiao Ze's voice was not loud, but it rang like thunder, as if it were the decree of the heavens.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was also startled, having no idea where this human had popped out from.

However, upon sensing that the opponent was also at the Dou Emperor level, it immediately revealed a look of disdain, "A mere human dares to trespass on this King's territory? You deserve to die!"

"It seems you will not shed tears until you see the coffin!"

Xiao Ze knew well that for a magical beast with such wild instincts, reasoning with it was like playing a lute to a cow; the best method was to beat it down until it submitted.

The next moment, Xiao Ze raised a finger and pointed it toward the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

Boom!

A simple finger was pointed out.

In an instant, the space within a hundred-meter radius collapsed, revealing pitch-black spatial rifts.

This strike had reached the level of a Dou Zong!

The smile on the Amethyst Winged Lion King's face froze instantly, replaced by sheer terror.

The opponent was clearly only a Dou Emperor, so how could he unleash power that only a Dou Zong could possess!

Under its horrified gaze, the finger descended straight toward it.

"Damned human, even if I die, I will not submit to you!"

Seeing that there was no way to dodge, the Amethyst Winged Lion King could only brace itself, spewing a destructive Purple Flame in an attempt to shatter Xiao Ze's finger.

But how could that be possible!

Even with its comprehensive strength as a three-star Dou Emperor magical beast, no matter how many techniques it unleashed, it could not withstand even a fraction of the force.

The Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger moved with unstoppable momentum, quickly grinding away the Amethyst Winged Lion King's Purple Flame, and in the blink of an eye, it was right before the beast.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was already ashen-faced; even in its prime, it could never hope to withstand this strike.

Because this strike had already transcended the Dou Emperor level; only a true Dou Zong could contend with it.

Could it be that I, a dignified Tier 6 Magical Beast, am to perish here today?

The Amethyst Winged Lion King's face was filled with despair.

The scorching divine light illuminated the entire Magical Beast Mountain Range at this moment, finally coming to a halt right before it.

"W... why?"

Feeling the finger that made even its soul tremble, the Amethyst Winged Lion King spoke with difficulty.

"Become my mount, and I will spare your life!" Xiao Ze's eyes flashed with killing intent, "Or, die!"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King had become a lamb for the slaughter; it fully believed that if it dared to say a single word of refusal, the only thing awaiting it would be destruction.

"I submit."

The young man before it appeared quite youthful, yet possessed the terrifying cultivation of a peak Dou Emperor. Following him meant losing its freedom, but at the very least, its future would be boundless.

"Where is your Amethyst Flame? I have a use for it."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King felt helpless, offering up the Amethyst Flame with a heart-wrenching sense of loss.

"Go guard the outside. Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter."

After accepting the Amethyst Flame, Xiao Ze immediately brought Yun Yun into the lair.

"Hey, that is my... home!" The Amethyst Winged Lion King felt like crying but had no tears.

Not only had it lost its freedom, but now, its very home had been occupied by someone else.

Upon entering the depths of the lair, Xiao Ze hurriedly fed the woman in green a Pulse Protecting Pill.

Judging by her pale complexion, that palm strike had caused her significant injury; if she did not receive timely rescue, there was even a risk of her perishing.

Fortunately, he, Xiao Ze, was an alchemist. For the situation at hand, he only needed to refine a high-quality medicinal pill.

However, truth be told, observing her at such close range, even Xiao Ze—who had countless wives—could not help but marvel at how well-developed she was.

Her soft, delicate body seemed as if it were made of water, perfectly natural and flawless.

Just as he prepared to apply medicine to her wounds, the woman slowly stirred awake. Their eyes met, and the sound of their breathing was audible in the silence.

Seeing his hands placed on such a sensitive area, the woman's face instantly flushed crimson, and she was overcome with fury.

"If I said I was applying medicine for you, would you believe me?" Xiao Ze attempted to argue his case.

"You lecherous scoundrel!" The woman's delicate body trembled. Just as she prepared to strike and obliterate this petty villain, she discovered that the Dou Qi within her body had been sealed.

In a fit of rage, she grew so incensed that she fainted once more.

Xiao Ze shrugged, saying innocently, "See? You're getting worked up again."

Yet, looking at her struggling to breathe while suffering from such severe injuries, Xiao Ze sighed helplessly.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King had truly struck with heavy force. Had he not intervened in time, even if that palm strike hadn't claimed her life, it would have left hidden ailments within her body.

If those could not be dissolved, she could forget about ever advancing to the Dou Zong realm in the future.

It was fortunate for her that she had encountered him.

Xiao Ze's movements were highly skilled, and he dealt with the wounds in short order.

Accompanied by a soft, muffled groan, the woman furrowed her brows and finally woke up. However, upon seeing that she was stripped of all clothing and had been touched all over, she was once again overcome with fury.

You lecherous scoundrel, to actually take advantage of someone in such a state! the woman wailed in her heart.

Without a doubt, she had become a fish on a chopping block, left to be slaughtered at will.

Facing such desecration, even with her Dou Emperor cultivation, she was utterly helpless.

A dignified Dou Emperor powerhouse, actually reduced to such a state.