"This monster... there's something strange about it!"
Chu He could no longer care about his poor choice of words. Having lived in the Northern Wastes for decades, he considered himself well-traveled and well-versed in fierce beasts and demon creatures, yet he had never encountered anything so bizarre.
From beginning to end, the monster had merely swiped its claws twice and sneezed, yet it had taken control of the situation. It was certainly formidable, but what was truly strange was how concise its counterattacks had been—without a trace of a beast's wild frenzy, every move perfectly measured. Moreover, after grievously wounding two core formation cultivators, it made no unnecessary moves. It simply hovered steadily in midair, carrying an unfathomable, abyss-deep air.
Chu He could conclude that this thing possessed extremely high intelligence—or had simply become a spirit... Wait, could it be some great demon passing through from the Six Barbarian Mountains?
With that thought, he hurriedly ordered the subordinate piloting the flying shuttle, "Don't rush over. Wait a little longer. Watch a little longer!"
That was right, he had changed his mind again, yet he felt not the slightest embarrassment. After seeing that dragon-serpent monster was not easy to bully, shifting from maximizing profit to prioritizing safety was only the most practical consideration. Soon, the flying shuttle ceased advancing and lurked amid the black sand tide. Still, they could not remain there for long, or they risked being swallowed by the black tempest.
Chu He did not believe that, after losing two fighters, the hunting party aboard the Floating Cloud Ship would simply let the matter rest. Either they would slink away with their tails between their legs, or they would deploy all their strength and wash away their shame in one stroke!
"Move already," Chu He muttered impatiently.
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