Within the Grotto-Heaven, above the desert.
"Roar!" With a resounding roar, a Zhuyan leaped into the air and swung an enormous golden ironwood tree.
It smashed toward a dazzling golden sword.
Boom!
Golden spiritual light poured down like a river of stars.
The golden tree reverted to ordinary spirit wood, and the Zhuyan staggered back.
The golden sword in the air vanished as well, revealing the Golden Falcon's enormous form.
Yet the Zhuyan's momentum remained undiminished. It continued charging at the Golden Falcon, utterly heedless of its golden sword intent.
Even the golden feathers filling the sky were knocked aside as golden light shot from its eyes again, strengthening the spirit wood and sending them all flying.
The White-Brow Green Wolf beside them let out several long howls, conjuring countless tornadoes that came crushing down.
But when they struck the Golden-Eyed Zhu Yan's body, they merely stirred layers of golden markings.
They were clearly countered by its divine ability, Immunity to All Arts.
Fortunately, the Golden Falcon's speed was even more terrifying. Another claw darted out at an uncanny angle and tore into the Zhuyan's arm, finally making it fall back in pain.
It let out a string of furious roars.
The White-Brow Green Wolf and the Golden Falcon did not continue, both roaring where they stood.
Meanwhile, the Six-Colored Cloud Deer began using Wood-Turning Divine Light to heal the beasts.
Their sparring match finally subsided.
Over the years, the beasts' contests had never stopped. At first, the Golden-Scaled Beast had battled all the others, but three years ago, it had entered seclusion.
Among the remaining spirit beasts, the Crimson Flame Fox and the Jade-Scale Flood Dragon did not participate, nor did the Roc Fish. The Wood Demon and Stone Spirit needed no mention.
Naturally, that left only the Golden-Eyed