Primordial Beast Descendant—Suanni

Three bird eggs successfully hatched in Stone Village, producing three Azure-Scaled Eagle chicks. Every day, their mother brought ferocious beast meat from outside to feed them in the village.

The three chicks understood human nature and were clever and alert, following Shi Hao as they learned bone script. Purple Cloud, who had received the Willow God's blessing, was exceptionally gifted and possessed Primordial Demon Bird bone-rune markings within her body.

Shi Hao took the opportunity to study the strange patterns appearing on Purple Cloud's abdomen, comprehending their transformations and mysteries. From this, he learned the Azure-Scaled Eagle Technique and turned it into his own power.

The children also crowded over to learn, but ultimately failed to gain any insight. Still, the chief and villagers were astonished that Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin could keep pace with Shi Hao. It did not take them long to learn the Azure-Scaled Eagle Technique as well.

Every day, Shi Yunfeng explained the fundamental principles of techniques, bone script, and the Great Dao to the children, laying the foundation for their future cultivation. As a result, Shi Hao, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin gained a deeper understanding of the mysteries of techniques. By tracing back and evolving the Azure-Scaled Eagle Technique, they gradually came to grasp the Primordial Demon Bird Technique.

To prepare for the children's baptism, Shi Yunfeng arranged for the strong adult villagers to enter the Great Wilderness Forest together in search of a dying descendant of a primordial ferocious beast—Suanni.

Naturally, Stone Village was not the only one to hear that Suanni was weak and close to death. The villagers of nearby Bì Village also set out one after another. Moreover, Suanni's enemies and all sorts of ferocious beasts were stirring in the shadows, all hoping to seize a share of the spoils.

When the Stone Village group, including Shi Hao, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin, crossed a single-log bridge over a cliff, they accidentally startled two enormous Golden-Winged Scarlet Tigers that had been resting there.

A battle became unavoidable, and the log bridge was inadvertently caught in the fighting, eventually blasted to pieces. Shi Hao, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin were on the cliff side leading deeper into the forest, while the villagers were stranded on the side facing Stone Village.

Shi Hao shouted to the villagers across the gap, "Go get Auntie Azure-Scaled Eagle to help! Only she can fly over here now."

"You three, don't run around! We'll have the Azure-Scaled Eagle come save you right away."

After repeatedly warning them, the villagers hurriedly left the forest and ran back toward Stone Village.

However, once the villagers disappeared from the trio's sight, the two Golden-Winged Scarlet Tigers that had accidentally fallen off the cliff during the battle flew back up and resumed their attack.

Shi Hao waved to Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin. "The terrain here is bad for fighting. Let's leave first and find another chance to make a move later."

Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin nodded and followed Shi Hao deeper into the forest. Their sense of direction was remarkably accurate; they actually ran straight to where Suanni was.

The two Golden-Winged Scarlet Tigers immediately stopped pursuing the trio and turned their attention to Suanni instead, fighting against the Purple-Gold Snake, Blood Marten, Firecloud Qilin, Vulture Bear, Rat King... and all manner of other beasts competing for Suanni.

Yet no one expected the Purple-Gold Snake and Blood Marten to be perfectly coordinated partners. Together, they severely wounded and drove back all the other ferocious beasts present.

Just then, the Azure-Scaled Eagle arrived as well. The Purple-Gold Snake and Blood Marten immediately turned their attention toward her.

"Auntie Azure-Scaled Eagle, we'll help you!"

Seeing this, Shi Hao, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin immediately rushed forward to fight the two ferocious beasts alongside the Azure-Scaled Eagle.

Although the three boys and the eagle eventually used the Primordial Demon Bird Technique and the Azure-Scaled Eagle Technique to wound the Purple-Gold Snake and Blood Marten and force them to flee, the Purple-Gold Snake was vicious and cunning. It successfully plotted against the Azure-Scaled Eagle in secret, allowing snake venom to invade her body.

Although the Azure-Scaled Eagle immediately tore away a large chunk of poisoned flesh, temporarily suppressing the venom's invasion, she could not stop it from spreading through her body.

Just as the Azure-Scaled Eagle was about to approach Suanni, the mountains and valleys suddenly shook violently. A huge black figure dropped from the sky, accompanied by a roar that made all beasts bow their heads.

The suddenly appearing Demon Ape paid the Azure-Scaled Eagle no heed. It stared fixedly at Suanni, who lay on the ground with his eyes closed, and reached out as if to touch him.

The next instant, a massive crimson bull charged over with flames beneath its hooves and unstoppable momentum, blocking the Demon Ape's movement.

The Blazing Bull Demon immediately collided and confronted the Demon Ape. Their overwhelming, mountain-and-tsunami-like might erupted into a violent shockwave, shaking the earth and mountains as wind and sand rose everywhere.

Just as the two beasts were fiercely battling to the death, none of them expected Suanni, who had been lying on the ground at death's door, to suddenly leap up.

Like a golden bolt of heavenly lightning, Suanni tore great chunks of flesh from the Demon Ape and Blazing Bull Demon with his sharp claws and fangs in an instant.

The Demon Ape and Blazing Bull Demon were horrified and hurriedly used their respective techniques to resist, but they were ultimately no match for Suanni.

Golden lightning ultimately engulfed the demonic howls and towering blazing flames, and the Demon Ape and Blazing Bull Demon fell one after another beneath their nemesis's feet.

Yet after eliminating these grave threats, Suanni suddenly collapsed weakly where he stood. The light in his eyes gradually faded, and he finally closed them.

After witnessing that horrifying battle, Shi Hao could not help sighing. "Worthy of a primordial ferocious beast. It actually used a feigned death to set up a killing trap. Unfortunately, its lifespan was already nearly over, which was why it ended up in such a miserable state."

Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow, his expression strange. "Feigned death? Are you sure that wasn't just a final burst of strength in a dying struggle? Faking its death to set a trap was probably only incidental."

Tang Wulin scratched his head. "Even ferocious beasts are smarter than me these days. Life is way too hard."

Huo Yuhao immediately snickered. "Don't worry. I'm here, so Wulin, you don't need to use your brain."

Tang Wulin nodded, unconsciously moving closer to Huo Yuhao and habitually taking his hand.

After confirming that Suanni was truly dead, Shi Hao, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin climbed onto the Azure-Scaled Eagle's back. Together, they carried away Suanni's corpse, along with the horns of the Demon Ape and Blazing Bull Demon, before finally leaving the area.

However, the Azure-Scaled Eagle's eyes narrowed slightly, and she seemed somewhat dazed. Her wingbeats were noticeably slower than usual. Clearly, the Purple-Gold Snake's venom had already spread throughout her body, and she was running out of strength.

Not far from Stone Village, the Azure-Scaled Eagle finally exhausted herself. Her entire body glided down in a dive before crashing heavily onto the ground.

"Auntie Azure-Scaled Eagle, hold on! Eat some of this first. It can help ease the venom's effects."

Seeing this, Shi Hao hurriedly fed the Demon Ape's and Blazing Bull Demon's horns into the Azure-Scaled Eagle's mouth. A faint glimmer appeared in her eyes as she looked gently at Shi Hao.

Huo Yuhao comforted her, "We're already very close to the village. Everyone should be able to hear your cries. I believe they'll find us soon."

Tang Wulin added, "That's right. Don't give up. Once we get back to the village, everyone will definitely find a way to save you."

The Azure-Scaled Eagle raised her head and let out a long cry, trying to call for the Stone Village people's attention.

However, before the people of Stone Village arrived, a group of uninvited guests suddenly appeared.