The Amethyst Winged Lion King? A Slap in the Face!

After successfully breaking through, Xiao Fan did not stop his forward momentum.

Instead, he continued to explore deeper into the Magical Beast Mountain Range, hoping to find some items that might be useful to him.

In the Magical Beast Mountain Range, ancient trees towered into the sky with intertwined branches and leaves, through which the sunlight struggled to filter, casting dappled shadows upon the ground.

The mountain paths were rugged and uneven, covered in thorns and gravel, while occasionally, small, unknown beasts would dart out from the undergrowth, only to vanish back into the shadows just as quickly.

Then, in the very depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Xiao Fan encountered the renowned Amethyst Winged Lion King.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King's massive, mountain-like body stood upon an open meadow, exuding an intense sense of oppression.

At the same time, the beast spotted Xiao Fan; the moment their gazes met, the Amethyst Winged Lion King felt an instinctive sense that this opponent was impossible to defeat.

However, being a magical beast, its inherent ferocity prevented it from retreating easily.

It roared at Xiao Fan, a sound so deafening it felt as if it would shatter his soul, intending to drive him away: "Human, leave my territory at once, or you shall not leave here alive!"

As the overlord of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the Amethyst Winged Lion King occupied a territory in the depths of the mountains. Because of its formidable strength and the precious treasures it possessed—such as Amethyst Crystal and Amethyst Source—it attracted the covetous eyes of many fighters, though its immense power also kept most at bay.

Therefore, it assumed Xiao Fan had also come to covet its Amethyst Crystal and Amethyst Source.

Yet, the moment Xiao Fan saw the Amethyst Winged Lion King, he indeed had ideas of his own.

After all, Amethyst Crystal and Amethyst Source were truly excellent items.

Amethyst Crystal aided alchemists in their cultivation; it contained rich energy that could assist an alchemist's practice, accelerate the speed of Dou Qi cultivation, and improve their alchemical rank.

Furthermore, it could enhance the power of flames. For a fire-attribute Dou Huang expert, Amethyst Crystal could increase both the intensity and control of their flames, making them more formidable in combat and pill refinement.

As for the Amethyst Source, it not only raised one's cultivation realm—its pure internal energy helping practitioners advance—but in the original story, after Xiao Yan consumed it, his internal Amethyst Flame was strengthened, his cultivation rose from an eight-star Dou Zhe to a nine-star Dou Zhe, and his Fen Jue upgraded from a low-tier Yellow-grade to a mid-tier Yellow-grade.

It could also strengthen flame-based powers, greatly increasing the might of fire-attribute Dou Skills. Xiao Yan used the Amethyst Flame, reinforced by the Amethyst Source, to make his Flame Splitting Wave Ruler significantly more powerful, allowing him to defeat many strong enemies.

Of course, it was also of immense help to magical beasts, aiding them in their evolution. Once a small beast grew to a Tier 4 magical beast, consuming the Amethyst Source could allow it to directly advance to a Tier 5 magical beast, and the Amethyst Flame within its body would be more ferocious than that of an ordinary Amethyst Winged Lion.

Thus, these items were incredibly precious treasures to the Amethyst Winged Lion King, and it would never allow any human to covet them.

Xiao Fan, with his Dou Qi wings manifested, stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm and composed, his black robes fluttering in the wind.

He looked at the Amethyst Winged Lion King with an invincible air and said indifferently, "I only intend to take some of your Amethyst Crystal and Amethyst Source."

These words completely infuriated the Amethyst Winged Lion King. It glared with wide eyes, snorting two thick plumes of air from its nostrils, and its massive body, like a moving mountain, charged straight at Xiao Fan.

The enormous shadow instantly engulfed Xiao Fan, as if to swallow him whole.

"Arrogant human, you are courting death!"

Compared to the beast, Xiao Fan's figure seemed like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, but he merely reached out a hand with effortless grace, using nothing but his physical strength to swat the Amethyst Winged Lion King to the ground.

With a loud "boom," a massive cloud of dust was kicked up.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King revealed a look of human-like terror, thinking to itself, Which one of us is actually the magical beast? This guy's strength is too terrifying!

Xiao Fan, feeling the force of his own strike, calculated internally: he had used only thirty percent of his power, yet he had sent this Tier 6 magical beast flying without it being able to offer any resistance. Not bad.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King still wished to resist; it stood up once more, shaking the dust from its body, and prepared to launch another attack.

But at this moment, Xiao Fan spoke: "Since you still wish to resist, then do not blame this Emperor for being impolite."

He extended a single palm, which contained a vast amount of heaven and earth energy. It grew to be a hundred meters wide, as if it could blot out the sky and sun. The wind from the palm howled, causing the surrounding trees to bend low.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King finally felt fear. It realized that if it didn't submit now, its life as a beast would be over. It immediately sprawled onto the ground and lowered its proud head to show surrender.

"My Lord, have mercy! This one will not dare again."

The massive palm print formed of heaven and earth energy dissipated into thin air, and the corners of Xiao Fan's mouth curled upward.

"Wouldn't it have been easier to do that from the start?"

Under the guidance of the Amethyst Winged Lion King, Xiao Fan successfully collected some Amethyst Crystal, Amethyst Source, and a cluster of Amethyst Flame.

He then patted the Amethyst Winged Lion King on the head, as if soothing a pet.

Xiao Fan said indifferently, "This Seat will leave now; I shall come to see you again in the future."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King's eyes welled with tears, and it lamented inwardly, I never want to see you again, human.

He laughed heartily and turned to leave, his sleeves fluttering, leaving the Amethyst Winged Lion King behind, still trembling with lingering fear, unable to calm down for a long time.

After Xiao Fan departed, he continued to explore the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

However...

He had not been exploring the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range for long when he encountered a woman.

At this moment, the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range were quiet and mysterious.

Birds whispered in the branches, and occasionally, a few crisp chirps broke the tranquility.

She was dressed in a moon-white long dress, her skirts fluttering as if a fairy had descended to the mortal world.

Yun Yun politely called out to stop Xiao Fan, her voice crisp and melodious.

"Young Master, please stay your steps."

She wished to propose an exchange for some Amethyst Crystal.

Clearly, she had witnessed the entire process just now; although Xiao Fan appeared to be only a teenager, he was already a peak Dou Huang!

Because of this, Yun Yun was extremely respectful, her attitude humble.

"Young Master, this young woman would like to trade for some Amethyst Crystal with you, if that is permissible?"

By this time, Xiao Fan had already recognized Yun Yun, and he felt a sense of nostalgia in his heart. He hadn't expected Yun Yun to be scouting the location this early on.

Xiao Fan naturally agreed; after all, these items were of no use to him. He had only taken a few because he was thinking of the hungry Xiao Yanzi back home, so he exchanged them with Yun Yun for some battle skills.

One high-tier Xuan-rank battle skill, Extreme Wind: Meteor Kill: It condenses wind-attribute energy into thin rays of light no larger than a thumb, possessing immense piercing power and explosive force. Yun Yun had once used this move to sever the horn of the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

There were two other battle skills as well.

Wind Wall: Can generate a massive wind wall ten kilometers wide, capable of blocking all attacks.

Great Sorrow Wind-Ripping Hand: A giant energy hand several zhang high that slams into enemies with a fierce gale.

Having gained three battle skills, Xiao Fan felt satisfied; after all, he currently possessed the physical cultivation but lacked the corresponding techniques.

He couldn't just slap every enemy that approached him, could he?

That would be far too monotonous.

A true Great Emperor naturally possesses a vast array of methods!

"Many thanks, Young Master..."

Yun Yun nodded at him in gratitude. After all, if she had to fight the Amethyst Winged Lion King herself, she might not be guaranteed a victory, and she could even end up injured...