Wrath of the Amethyst Winged Lion King

"I'll find you a safe place in a moment. I have something to take care of. Once it's done, we'll head straight to the Tagor Great Desert to find the Heavenly Flames."

As he spoke, Xiao Wujiu naturally picked up Xiao Yi Xian and wrapped an arm around her slender waist.

Leaning against Xiao Wujiu's chest, Xiao Yi Xian felt the scorching warmth of a fire-attributed Dou Zhe, mingled with the faint fragrance of medicinal herbs that had lingered on him from his alchemy. It left her feeling refreshed and at ease.

But upon hearing that he had something to do, she immediately asked, "What are you going to do? Do you need my help?"

"No. This time, I'm going to find the Amethyst Winged Lion King and take something from it."

Xiao Wujiu smiled. Battle Qi Wings unfurled behind him, and he carried Xiao Yi Xian deeper into the mountains.

Pressed against Xiao Wujiu's chest and feeling his steady, powerful heartbeat, her own heart gradually calmed.

At last, in a safe cave, Xiao Wujiu set Xiao Yi Xian down. This place was not far from the Amethyst Winged Lion King's lair. Any closer, and she might get caught up in the battle.

"Stay here and don't wander off. I'll come back once I've dealt with the Amethyst Winged Lion King."

Xiao Wujiu stroked Xiao Yi Xian's head. It was the gesture he used to comfort her whenever she had taken too much poison.

Over time, the two of them had silently kept up this habit.

"Alright. Be careful."

Xiao Yi Xian watched Xiao Wujiu's figure fly away, her eyes as gentle as water. At the same time, a thought took root in her heart: she needed to become stronger.

She wanted to become stronger and help Xiao Wujiu. Right now, he was challenging powerful Magical Beasts, but would he face even stronger enemies in the future? Would he encounter even more dangerous situations?

She did not want to keep growing under Xiao Wujiu's protection. She wanted to fight by his side!

At the same time, she had come to understand something during that month in the valley.

She had witnessed Xiao Wujiu's talent. Even with the Woe Poison Body, she could not possibly catch up to him so quickly. His diligence, talent, and perseverance were beyond comparison.

Given time, it was inevitable that he would become one of the continent's greatest experts. And that raised a question: was he truly doing all this just to gain an ally for the future?

Not entirely...

So, as they spent more time together, as she watched Xiao Wujiu and remained by his side, a thought gradually arose in her heart.

Perhaps he had come because of the Woe Poison Body, but more than that, perhaps he had come for her?

Though he had never said it aloud, his ruthless decisiveness in dealing with Mu Li and the others proved that he was not someone who treated everyone kindly.

On the contrary, he was a gifted expert who was decisive in killing, both courageous and resourceful.

Whenever she greedily ate too much poison, she always woke to see that familiar face. Whenever he taught her battle techniques, he was always so patient. Whenever they ate together, he always ate with such delight.

Perhaps she did not understand what love was, but she knew that Xiao Wujiu truly cared about her and held no reservations toward her.

She, too, wanted to stay by his side forever...

Xiao Wujiu had no idea Xiao Yi Xian had been thinking so much. He was not a man devoted to only one woman, but he was certainly a man of deep feelings.

After what had happened with Ya Fei, he had changed somewhat. He had gained a little more sincerity and earnestness from the depths of his heart. That was all.

Xiao Wujiu moved swiftly. Before long, he arrived before the Amethyst Winged Lion King's lair.

Within his perception, aside from the aura of the Tier 6 Magical Beast comparable to a Dou Emperor, there were also three Tier 5 Magical Beasts stationed nearby, guarding the Amethyst Winged Lion King's lair in a protective formation. As for Tier 4 Magical Beasts, they were beneath his notice.

"To keep you from interfering later, I'll deal with you first."

"High-level Earth-class battle technique, Mystic Fire Weapon Casting Record!"

With a loud shout, a longsword began to condense in his hand, its blade covered in fiery patterns.

This was precisely the ability of the Mystic Fire Weapon Casting Record. It could materialize whatever weapon he desired, but it was not ordinary Battle Qi Materialization. Rather, it was an ability that made manifestations real.

Not only did it consume little Battle Qi, but it was also comparable to a weapon tailored specifically for him, allowing him to wield it as naturally as his own arm.

If he had to compare it to something, it was similar to a Magic Core weapon. The difference was that this manifested weapon could be repaired with Battle Qi and could also perfectly conduct his Battle Qi.

For example, like this!

Using one of the techniques recorded in the Mystic Fire Weapon Casting Record, Xiao Wujiu raised his sword and slashed.

A vast amount of Battle Qi poured into the sword in his hand. With his swing, an enormous sword-shaped energy slash shot forth at tremendous speed, crashing directly into the nest of a Tier 5 Magical Beast!

Boom!!!

"Roar—!"

Amid a pained, furious howl, Xiao Wujiu sounded the horn of his assault upon the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

As the howl grew increasingly shrill, it gradually faded away. That mid-tier Tier 5 Magical Beast had been effortlessly slain by that single strike!

Only some magma filled with violent Battle Qi remained at the spot, eventually solidifying into hard rock. Traces of that violent Battle Qi still lingered within it, showing just how powerful that blow had been!

"Who is it?! Who dares kill my men on my territory?!"

From within the Amethyst Winged Lion King's lair, an enormous Magical Beast rushed out, as massive as a small mountain.

Its body was covered in a layer of purple crystals that glared under the sunlight.

It had the head of a lion, blood-red beast eyes glowing with purple light, and a fiery red spiral horn on its head, around which purple flames coiled.

Purple wings extended from its back. Its powerful limbs carried the oppressive might of a Tier 6 Magical Beast overlord, causing the surrounding Magical Beasts to bow their heads in homage to the absolute ruler of this region of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

"Human brat, was it you causing trouble here?"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King glanced at the collapsed cave in the distance. A vicious gleam flashed through its eyes as intense killing intent instantly locked onto Xiao Wujiu.

"You dared kill my subordinate. It seems you've come seeking death!"

The human before it was merely a Dou Wang, and he looked exceptionally young. He was clearly some inexperienced brat fresh out of the gate.

"What a disappointment. Today, Xiao only seeks one item. If you give it to me, I will not take it by force, and we can avoid a battle."

Xiao Wujiu calmly looked at the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Though Magical Beasts surrounded him on all sides, eyeing him like prey, he showed no fear. He stared directly at it as though those Magical Beasts did not exist.

"Hehehehe... Hahahaha!"

"Brat, has your brain gone bad? A mere Dou Wang dares spout such nonsense before me? You truly don't know how the word 'death' is written!"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King laughed in extreme fury. It had never seen such an arrogant brat. He had killed its beast and still wanted something from it? How could there be such a good deal in the world?!

"Come on, tell me. What exactly do you want?"

In the Amethyst Winged Lion King's eyes, Xiao Wujiu was already dead, so it continued to question him.

It was even somewhat curious what astonishing words he could still utter.