The Red-Blade Leopard Tiger let out a low growl and pounced at Yan Biao.
Its terrifying, almost tangible tiger's might left both Tong Banzhi and Yan Biao somewhat stiff. With his life on the line, Yan Biao could only swing his sword to meet the enemy despite his fear.
But Tang Yan was faster. Reaching out, he seized the Red-Blade Leopard Tiger's forepaw and deftly used its momentum to fling it away.
The Red-Blade Leopard Tiger gave Tang Yan a wary look, slowly backed away, then ran down the mountain.
"Thank goodness Junior Brother saved me!" Still shaken, Yan Biao wiped the sweat from his forehead. A Beast King's might truly was ferocious.
Tang Yan watched the Red-Blade Leopard Tiger disappear without giving chase and instructed, "Keep moving forward!"
"It's already run off. Could its den be somewhere else?" Tong Banzhi speculated.
"It'll be back," Tang Yan said with certainty.
The three trusted Tang Yan completely and immediately followed.
Sure enough, they had only taken a few steps when that crimson figure appeared again.
"Roar!"
An earth-shaking tiger's roar echoed through the mountain forest.
Crimson gale-force energy rose around the Red-Blade Leopard Tiger as it charged toward the four like a moving ball of flame.
It was swift as a cheetah, which was also why its name contained the word "leopard."
Even from far away, the four could feel its boundless fury.
This time, however, it did not act rashly. Once within striking distance, it arched its body and growled threateningly, seemingly trying to drive the four away.
Tang Yan instructed Yan Biao, "Give it an Ice Fish."
Yan Biao wasted no time and tossed an Ice Fish over three feet long in front of the Red-Blade Leopard Tiger.
The Red-Blade Leopard Tiger jolted in fright and jumped back a