Two Tigers Fighting

When he discovered the Diamond Tiger, he also found a thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger deep within the cave; it was highly likely to be its offspring.

To remain with its mother despite having already reached the thousand-year level, aside from the surrounding environment, it was likely due to the deep maternal bond this Diamond Tiger possessed.

Therefore, his plan was to wait until the ten-thousand-year Diamond Tiger went out hunting, then lure the thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger toward the outer perimeter of the mixed zone.

During this process, he also needed to appropriately obtain some of its fur or blood, which carried its scent.

Once the thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger was lured away, he would then frame the Lion-Tiger Beast for the incident.

As for whether this method was too ruthless or underhanded?

Don't be ridiculous; before empathizing with soul beasts, one should first empathize with humans.

Not taking the life of that thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger was already the greatest mercy Su Ge could show, given the maternal protective instincts of the ten-thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger.

In the Star Dou Great Forest, the iron law of the jungle prevailed; since the ten-thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger had left a vulnerability for itself, it should have known the risks, and he was merely making reasonable use of it.

Thus, this plan was quickly finalized in Su Ge's mind.

Following the memories in his mind, he made his way to the lair of the ten-thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger.

After confirming that both tigers were still inside, he began to wait patiently.

Su Ge transformed into a highly patient hunter, silently observing every move of the Diamond Tigers.

When hungry, he ate dry rations and drank cold water, stubbornly holding out until the ten-thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger left to hunt!

Watching the back of the ten-thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger as it walked away, his spirit lifted, knowing the opportunity he had waited so long for had finally arrived!

After confirming repeatedly that the ten-thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger was far away, Su Ge jumped down from the tall treetop, landing lightly on the ground below.

Su Ge scanned his surroundings, then looked at a large rock nearby, weighing about a hundred pounds.

He grabbed it in his hand, swung his arm, and hurled it deep into the cave!

The boulder whistled into the tiger's den, and following a dull thud, a tiger roar filled with a hint of pain immediately erupted!

A Diamond Tiger, significantly smaller in size than the ten-thousand-year-old one from before, rushed out of the cave and instantly spotted Su Ge standing not far from the entrance.

A drop of tiger blood was seeping from the tiger's head; it seemed his blind throw had hit the bullseye.

A look of pain flashed in its eyes, but this injury completely ignited the ferocity in its heart. It roared at the sky once more, then pounced toward Su Ge to kill him!

"Hooked!"

A triumphant smile appeared on Su Ge's face. He immediately kicked a nearby boulder, sending it whistling toward the Diamond Tiger.

Su Ge then turned and sprinted toward the dense forest behind him, looking quite like someone fleeing in a panic.

The boulder struck the pouncing Diamond Tiger, landing precisely on its chin, making it difficult for it to roar again. It could only emit low, high-frequency vibrations, its aggression completely triggered.

Its limited intelligence, seeing Su Ge fleeing, caused its body to chase after him without a second thought!

By the time Su Ge returned to this area, half an hour had passed.

"The items are in hand, and the plan can officially begin."

Su Ge had led the thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger near the outer edge of the mixed zone, sprinting along the safe path he had scouted; it was a close call, but he had succeeded.

Ensuring the distance was sufficient, he subdued the Diamond Tiger. With over three thousand years of cultivation, it was like child's play once Su Ge activated his martial soul.

After suppressing it, he took some blood from the wound on its head and swiped some of its fur before rushing back without a moment's delay.

As for that Diamond Tiger, it would not be an easy task for it to return here!

Su Ge's eyes flickered. Lacking the time to recover his soul power, he took out a powder that could mask his scent and sprinkled some on himself.

He had also scattered this powder along the path he had taken while being chased earlier.

Confirming the mother tiger had not yet returned, he went five or six miles out from the chase path, where he had not yet scattered the scent-masking powder.

"This is the place."

After confirming the location, Su Ge took out the fur and blood and scattered them on the ground, pointing directly toward the location of the Lion-Tiger Beast!

Scent, fur, and blood—these were the best pieces of evidence!

Once he finished laying out the items, Su Ge stopped his movements. He returned to the spot where he had first scattered the fur and blood, ignoring his disheveled state. After confirming the treetop was safe, he sat cross-legged to recover his physical strength and mental energy.

Next was to rest and sharpen his resolve, waiting for the right moment!

"ROAR!!!"

When Su Ge woke up again, he heard a tiger roar that shook the mountains and pierced the clouds.

He exited his recovery state, instantly suppressing his aura, and looked toward the distance.

There stood a tiger with golden fur and powerful muscles, its hair standing on end like silver needles. It was roaring with a bloodthirsty maw, and in front of it lay the fur Su Ge had scattered!

The ten-thousand-year-old Diamond Tiger had returned!

Su Ge's spirit lifted. His figure began to retreat slowly, and once he confirmed he was temporarily out of the Diamond Tiger's perception, he began to rush toward the Lion-Tiger Beast's lair.

He had to arrive there before the Diamond Tiger to make his final preparations!

Arriving at the Lion-Tiger Beast's lair and confirming it was still inside, Su Ge waited quietly.

Not until he heard movement in the distance did he take a piece of Iron-Hide Pig meat smeared with Diamond Tiger blood from his storage ring.

Aiming at the Lion-Tiger Beast's lair, he threw it inside with all his might!

"ROAR!!!"

An equally angry tiger roar erupted, and the Lion-Tiger Beast charged out in a fury, a piece of meat clamped in its jaws—the very Iron-Hide Pig meat he had just thrown.

Clearly, this second piece of meat had enraged this extraordinary king of soul beasts. It scanned its surroundings, filled with burning anger.

Its ears twitched slightly, and then it suddenly looked in one direction!

It was not where Su Ge was hiding; the direction the Lion-Tiger Beast looked was exactly where the Diamond Tiger was approaching from!

Its tiger eyes stared fixedly at that spot, the fierce light in them intensifying!

Just then, the equally furious Diamond Tiger charged out. The moment it appeared, it caught sight of the meat in the Lion-Tiger Beast's mouth!

Its nose twitched, and a familiar scent drilled into its nostrils!

"ROAR—!!!"