Hearing the Yan Family Patriarch's arrogant roar, the thief in the fiery cave seemed completely unconcerned about the existence of the Tribulation Demon.
Could it be that he has already subdued the Wrathful Fire King? No, the Tribulation Demon is a peak-level Demon Beast, and the Yan Family Patriarch's strength is clearly weakened. Even at his peak, he wouldn't be a match for one of the Wrathful Fire King's arms!... Chu Yun immediately denied his conjecture.
Could it be?!... Suddenly, he was jolted awake. His keen intuition allowed him to pierce through the layers of fog and find the truth behind it.
Why does the Wrathful Fire King sleep beneath the Endless Tree?
Because he is Tribulation Demon.
A hundred-year- Great Demon, a thousand-year-old Spirit Demon, a ten-thousand-year-old Tribulation Demon. Demon Beast that have reached the level of Tribulation Demon undoubtedly occupy the pinnacle of cultivation.
However, behind the seemingly endless glory of the Tribulation Demon lies a harsh environment for survival.
"Jie" means catastrophe of heaven and earth.
It has two meanings.
The first layer demonstrates the power of the Tribulation Demon. When the Tribulation Demon is enraged, it unleashes a catastrophe, causing immense suffering and loss of life.
The second layer indicates that the power of the Tribulation Demon is too great, and even heaven and earth cannot tolerate it. It frequently sends down lightning tribulations in an attempt to destroy this existence that threatens heaven and earth.
Once Demon Beast cultivates to the Tribulation Demon stage, the Demon Tribulation will occur randomly. Each one is extremely terrifying and fierce, and sometimes it is a tribulation within a tribulation, or a series of tribulations.
These Demon Tribulation are very difficult to overcome. Especially when the Tribulation Demon's cultivation level is high, almost every time it survives a Demon Tribulation, it's like a small miracle has occurred.
Wild Tribulation Demon, without the help of Spirit Beast Master, face even greater difficulties in transcending their tribulations, with almost none surviving.
To avoid Demon Tribulation, wild Tribulation Demon usually wander around. This is to prevent their aura from becoming too strong due to prolonged stay in one place, which could trigger Demon Tribulation in the heavens and earth.
Besides this, there is another method: to find the spirit of destiny.
Luck-related demons are different from other demons. They are connected to luck and are favored by heaven and earth. By using the aura of these luck-related demons as cover, and by concealing their aura, Tribulation Demon will not be detected by heaven and earth and will not be subject to lightning tribulation.
Without a doubt, the Wrathful Fire King of Tribulation Demon and Wrath relied on the Endless Tree of Demon Plant to conceal his aura and evade the influence of heaven and earth.
No wonder the Wrathful Fire King was hiding his aura and sleeping under the tree. The reason the Yan Family Patriarch survived was because he feared the Demon Tribulation and didn't truly unleash his power, right? The Yan Family Patriarch must have seen through this connection, which is why he acted so recklessly!
Despite the relentless pursuit of the Yan Family Patriarch and the perilous situation, Chu Yun remained calm and composed, analyzing the situation with equanimity.
" Chu Yun, you can't escape. Don't make a last-ditch effort. Chasing me will only give me the thrill of being a hunter!"... The arrogant laughter of the Yan Family Patriarch came from behind, and he was about to catch up.
"In this way, the Wrathful Fire King can only be trapped under the Endless Tree, and the threat is not as great as imagined. In that case, what do I have to fear?" Chu Yun sneered inwardly, raised the Hurricane Bow, and used the Meteor Arrow Art, becoming unrestrained as he fired wildly backward.
Boom boom boom...
His Hurricane Bow was only at the Great Demon level, no match for the Heartflame Brush, which was at the Spirit Demon level. However, Chu Yun's target was not the Yan Family Patriarch, but the rock wall behind him.
The Meteor Arrow were incredibly powerful; when they struck the rock face, rocks flew everywhere, and dust billowed up. Sometimes, they even caused collapses, greatly hindering the Yan Family Patriarch's pursuit.
The Yan Family Patriarch roared in fury, all his previous appreciation for Chu Yun's talent vanished. He vowed to tear Chu Yun to pieces and skin him alive to vent his anger.
The caves at the foot of the mountain were connected one after another, forming an underground maze. In particular, the sea of fire and rubble severely obstructed the view, causing the Yan Family Patriarch, despite his formidable fighting power, to suffer setbacks behind Chu Yun.
If it weren't for the change to the demon bow, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on much longer. But this won't do. There's still a gap in strength between him and the Yan Family Patriarch. He has to shake him off!... Chu Yun gritted his teeth, shooting arrows to block the enemy while running wildly with his head down.
He couldn't remember these passages either, having long since lost his sense of direction. Wrathful Heartfire everywhere, and the passages stretched out one after another, creating a dizzying effect.
"Oh no!" Suddenly, his expression changed, and he had to stop his frantic run. He had unwittingly returned to the cave he had first arrived at. But at the end of the passage was an endless, sprawling forest of Endless Tree, and the Wrathful Fire King of Tribulation Demon, squinted, coldly scrutinizing him. His gaze was like that of an elephant eyeing an ant.
In an instant, Chu Yun broke out in a cold sweat, soaking his back.
The power of the Wrathful Fire King far surpassed his own. Fortunately, he stopped in time; otherwise, if he had gotten any closer, he would have been instantly roasted to a crisp. However, if he wanted to get out, he had to get close to the Endless Tree.
As if things weren't going to go Night Rain, the Yan Family Patriarch also caught up with them.
Seeing Chu Yun blocked by the Wrathful Fire King, he paused for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Truly, heaven is on my side! You're cornered this time? I told you to run! Run! Run if you dare!"
His face was contorted in a terrifying grimace, his hair disheveled, and his body covered in blood, like a demon descended to earth, as he slowly approached Chu Qi.
Chu Yun sneered and drew his bow, nocking an arrow.
The Yan Family Patriarch laughed so hard he almost cried, "A mere Great Demon bow, what can it do to me? Don't daydream... Uh!"
Suddenly, the laughter stopped abruptly. A look of astonishment mixed with fear froze on the face of the Yan Family Patriarch. He saw that Chu Yun had not pointed the arrow at him, but at the Endless Tree.
"Go ahead and try taking another step closer. If I anger this Tribulation Demon, I'm doomed. You won't fare much better, and more importantly, you won't get the treasures from the Earthwalking Divine Search." Chu Yun sneered, glancing at the Yan Family Patriarch out of the corner of his eye, showing no fear whatsoever.
"How dare you threaten me!" The Yan Family Patriarch's chest heaved violently with rage, his teeth grinding together as he stared intently at Chu Yun's face. His eyes were filled with shame, anger, and a chilling murderous intent.
Chu Yun's feelings were not good either. He could ignore the Yan Family Patriarch, but the key was that his finger Endless Tree, Wrathful Fire King had already half-opened his eyes. His gaze was like the demonic fire of the Netherworld, enveloping his entire body. It made him feel as if he had fallen into a terrifying hell, and boundless fear rose in his heart.
Chu Yun forced himself to remain calm and roared at the Yan Family Patriarch: "You're the one I'm threatening! Take fifty steps back. If you advance even an inch, I'll take you down with me! And you'll get nothing!"
The Yan Family Patriarch's facial muscles twitched with rage, and his eyes flashed with ferocity. But ultimately, intimidated by Chu Yun's aura, he slowly retreated fifty steps.
Boom boom boom!
Chu Yun suddenly fired three Meteor Arrow, destroying the passage. The passage collapsed, rocks tumbled down, separating him from the Yan Family Patriarch, and neither of them could see the other.
"You don't actually think these broken stones can stop me, do you?... The Yan Family Patriarch forced out the words through gritted teeth... 'Surrender obediently and offer up your treasures, and I might spare your life.'"
Chu Yun did not answer.
The Yan Family Patriarch continued to persuade them to surrender, using a combination of soft and hard tactics, sometimes threatening and intimidating, sometimes pleading and begging.
He talked for ages, his lips practically worn out, but Chu Yun still didn't react.
"That little brat has a damn stubborn streak. If it were anyone else, they'd probably be begging for mercy by now! But the tougher the bone, the more enjoyable it is for me to chew. The more difficult the prey, the greater the sense of accomplishment I feel after I've hunted it down..."
The Yan Family Patriarch continued to persuade them to surrender, urging them to use their eloquent tongues. He had once been a politician on Yan Family Island, so he naturally possessed exceptional oratory skills.
"Why is there still no sound?! Could it be that this little brat tricked me, dug a tunnel, and ran away? No way! If that were the case, there would be a lot of noise, how could I not hear it?"
The Yan Family Patriarch hesitated more and more, but finally lost his patience and blasted away the rubble that was blocking his view.
"Hahaha! You old fool, you've fallen for my trap!"... Amidst the dust and smoke, Chu Yun laughed heartily, holding a newly born Demon Beast in his right hand and wielding the Hurricane Bow, as he walked towards the Endless Tree.
"He's gone mad! He's actually going to his death! What about all that treasure?..." The Yan Family Patriarch, witnessing this scene, felt a sudden pang of despair, plunging into the abyss of hopelessness. But the next moment, he snapped out of his daze, realizing Chu Yun's true purpose!
"That little brat! He actually came up with such an outrageous idea!!" He was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
The Moon Rabbit was small and exquisite, like a model toy, nestled in Chu Yun's palm. Around it, Chu Yun placed enough Heavenly Gang Stone, forming a vortex of Spiritual Qi for it to absorb.
It was a top-grade Demon Beast, and like the Heavenly Fox, its cultivation level soared, reaching the level of its predecessor. This immediately triggered the Demon Tribulation.
A cloud of calamity, the size of a millstone, rapidly formed above Chu Yun's head. Chu Yun laughed heartily and strode towards the Wrathful Fire King.
The Moon Rabbit had just opened its sleepy eyes. Its fur was snow-white, and its eyes were big, round, and bright blue, making it exceptionally cute. However, it wasn't as brave as the Heavenly Fox. At this moment, its delicate little body was trembling, staring at the tribulation clouds, feeling completely lost.
The previously composed and disdainful expression on the face of the Wrathful Fire King, who had been lying down, as if he were looking at Chu Yun as an ant, has crumbled, replaced by a look of utter terror.
This being, whose cultivation was terrifying and who occupied the peak of the Demon Beast realm, stood up in panic and retreated step by step as Chu Yun moved forward.
The Moon Rabbit was attracted by the commotion, its long, fluffy ears twitched, and it turned its little head to look.
In an instant, its fur stood on end. It had not yet passed the Demon Tribulation; it was still a young demon, at the very bottom of the Demon Beast cultivation level.
The Wrathful Fire King, however, was Tribulation Demon, at the pinnacle of power. The suppression of this rank was too obvious, and the Moon Rabbit was so frightened that it trembled and darted into Chu Yun's arms with lightning speed.
In its panic, it lost its footing, and somehow its little head got stuck outside the collar, while its body was hidden under Chu Yun's clothes.
It looked pitiful, staring with innocent, big blue eyes, watching in terror as Chu Yun approached the Wrathful Fire King step by step.
Ahead lay Tribulation Demon, above lay tribulations of lightning. The poor, little Moon Rabbit was terrified.
Crack! A small bolt of lightning struck down.
Chu Yun raised the Hurricane Bow and activated the Lightning Transformation Art, successfully resolving the disturbance. Heaven and earth sensed this change, and the Demon Tribulation Clouds instantly tripled in size, undergoing a transformation.
This filled the Wrathful Fire King with even greater fear. His terrified eyes dared not even look at the tribulation clouds in mid-air; he simply glared angrily at Chu Yun.
He was enormous, standing two zhang tall, with a majestic physique—a true giant. Compared to him, Chu Yun was like a kitten encountering an elephant.
But this kitten gradually approached the elephant. The elephant retreated in panic, not daring to make a move.
The previously restless Moon Rabbit gradually calmed down, its large eyes revealing a spiritual and unbelievable gleam.
The being that brought it such terrifying pressure, the Wrathful Fire King, was actually afraid of its master. Even the lightning tribulation in the sky was easily neutralized by its master.
It looked up from below, staring blankly at Chu Yun's face, its shocked expression seeming to say, "Master, how powerful you are!"
Even the Yan Family Patriarch behind him was dumbfounded.
This is truly a remarkable sight.
The frail humans forced the powerful Tribulation Demon to retreat step by step, panicked and bewildered. In the raging flames, Chu Yun's body was small, yet he resembled a figure from an epic poem. He was a fearless warrior... unstoppable, and even the Great Demon King had to retreat before him!
The tribulation lightning underwent an anomaly; what was originally a brief minor Demon Tribulation lasted several times longer.
Chu Yun walked up to the Endless Tree, but stopped in his tracks. He stretched out his hands and, under the astonished gaze of the Yan Family Patriarch and the Wrathful Fire King, forcefully broke off two huge branches!
He glanced back at the Yan Family Patriarch, smiled, and walked past the Endless Tree.
The Wrathful Fire King circled the tree trunk, moving his feet. Flames burned fiercely on his hair, growing ever stronger with his anger. By now, the flames had reached the top of the cave.
To be forced back by an ant using a lightning tribulation filled the Wrathful Fire King with immense rage. Yet, he was utterly helpless against Chu Yun.
Whew... Finally escaped danger!... Stepping out of the cave and following the tunnel he came from... Climbing upwards, Chu Yun finally exhaled a breath of relief, knowing he was safe.
Bang.
With this movement, the Lesser Demon Moon Rabbit that was stuck in his collar slid down like a snowball and fell to the ground.
"We were able to escape danger thanks to you..." Chu Yun smiled gently, squatted down, and extended his palm to the Moon Rabbit.
The Moon Rabbit shook its cute little head, feeling a little dizzy. It took a few steps, like rolling a snowball, and rolled onto Chu Yun's palm. It raised its head, looked at Chu Yun, and its bright blue eyes sparkled with starlight, revealing an expression of extreme worship.
"Are you scared?" Chu Yun stretched out his finger and gently stroked the Moon Rabbit's delicate little head.
The Moon Rabbit squinted its eyes, looking quite content. Chu Yun's presence made it feel exceptionally safe.
Boom boom boom...
Just then, a series of loud explosions, accompanied by the tremors of the mountain, faintly echoed from below.
Chu Yun's expression changed instantly, realizing what had happened: This is bad! The Yan Family Patriarch is carving out a passage underground, attempting to dig a road directly to the outside of the mountain!
The crisis was not over. Chu Yun sent the Moon Rabbit into the Star Sea Dragon Palace Immortal Pouch, raised the Hurricane Bow, and charged upwards.
"Who goes there?!"... The elite members of the Yan Family who remained behind had just shouted when they saw a bright light flash before their eyes, and a dazzling blue light rapidly expanded in their field of vision...
Chu Yun raced against the Yan Family Patriarch in speed, slaughtering everyone in his path. The Yan Family's elite troops were no match for him, and he shot them all dead.
"A wild Spirit Demon?!..." Chu Yun rushed out of the tunnel and arrived at the palace on the mountaintop, but had to stop. He saw a wild Spirit Demon blocking the palace entrance.
"You little brat, you can't escape!"... With a loud bang, the Yan Family Patriarch dug out a passage, holding the Spirit Demon Heartflame Brush, and his body rapidly ascended, ready to chase after Chu Yun.
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