In the arena, Ye Xuan curiously examined the pillar before him.
What was inside this pillar?
Ye Xuan scanned it with his divine sense, only to find that his sense couldn’t penetrate the pillar at all.
This shocked Ye Xuan!
There’s something to this!
Suddenly, Ye Xuan drew his Qingxuan Sword and lightly slashed at the pillar.
*Rip!*
The pillar split open, and a piercing, shrill screech erupted from within.
A living creature?
Ye Xuan froze.
Monk Wu and the others nearby were equally stunned.
At that moment, the pillar was torn apart, and a demonic beast flew out.
The beast resembled an eagle, its body dark green, with blood-red pupils. Its form flickered in and out of visibility, utterly eerie.
Ye Xuan frowned. What kind of demonic beast was this?
Monk Wu, standing nearby, trembled as he said, “Wind Soul Beast!”
Ye Xuan turned to Monk Wu. “Wind Soul Beast?”
Monk Wu’s expression was grave. “Legend has it that when the ancient cosmos was born, there were four divine beasts and four ancient beasts. This Wind Soul Beast is one of them. It’s nicknamed ‘Soul Chaser in the Wind,’ renowned for its speed, said to be the fastest in the heavens and earth.”
Wind Soul Beast!
Ye Xuan looked at the beast before him and asked inwardly, “Little Pagoda, who’s stronger, this or Er Ya?”
After a moment’s silence, Little Pagoda replied, “Young Master, at present, only the Three Swords can break Er Ya’s defence. Who do you think is stronger?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Little Pagoda continued, “But this demonic beast is quite strong too! It seems to be at the Cosmic Heart Realm, and demonic beasts are generally stronger than humans of the same rank. You could tame it—it’d be a great ally!”
Ye Xuan asked, “How do I tame it?”
Little Pagoda said, “Don’t you know how to sweet-talk? Sweet-talk it!”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened.
The Wind Soul Beast in front of him was staring at him, motionless, just watching.
Ye Xuan thought for a moment and said, “Follow me, how about it?”
The Wind Soul Beast glanced at Ye Xuan, its throat rumbling.
Ye Xuan’s face darkened again. Damn, was this thing thinking of eating him?
At that moment, the Wind Soul Beast suddenly approached Ye Xuan, sniffing lightly. A trace of greed appeared on its face, but it quickly turned to wariness.
Ye Xuan was baffled by the beast’s behaviour.
Little Pagoda suddenly said, “It wants to drink your blood, but it also senses you’re dangerous, so it’s torn between attacking and holding back!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then flicked his finger. A drop of essence blood floated slowly toward the Wind Soul Beast. Its eyes lit up, and it immediately sucked the blood into its mouth.
*Boom!*
As the essence blood entered its body, the Wind Soul Beast shuddered, its face showing utter intoxication.
Ye Xuan was curious. “Little Pagoda, is my blood that tempting to demonic beasts?”
Little Pagoda explained, “Two reasons. First, your blood carries the Mad Demon Bloodline, which is very powerful. Second, you once absorbed Er Ya’s bloodline, and Er Ya’s bloodline was enhanced by Little White… Got it?”
Ye Xuan grinned. “Got it!”
He looked at the Wind Soul Beast. “Follow me, and I’ll give you a drop of essence blood every day!”
The Wind Soul Beast hesitated.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Not willing?”
The Wind Soul Beast glanced at Ye Xuan, paused, and then nodded.
Ye Xuan frowned. “Is that nod a yes or a no?”
Wind Soul Beast: “…”
Ye Xuan asked, “Can you speak human language?”
The Wind Soul Beast shook its head and let out a string of gibberish. Ye Xuan couldn’t understand a word.
Ye Xuan quickly asked Little Pagoda, “What’s it saying?”
Little Pagoda said, “It says you’re acting like an idiot!”
Wind Soul Beast: “…”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened. “Little Pagoda, you sure?”
Little Pagoda said earnestly, “Young Master, do I need to insult you? If I, Little Pagoda, want to curse someone, I do it to their face!”
Ye Xuan glared at the Wind Soul Beast, his expression unfriendly. The beast looked innocent—what had happened?
At that moment, Little Pagoda said, “Young Master, you should test its abilities!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Wind Soul Beast, show me your strength!”
He turned to Monk Wu. “Beat him up!”
Monk Wu: “…”
The Wind Soul Beast turned to Monk Wu. In the next instant, it vanished from its spot, and a gust of wind swept through the arena!
In the distance, Monk Wu’s face changed drastically. Damn, this kid doesn’t play fair!
Monk Wu clasped his hands together, muttering, “Immovable Divine Might!”
As he spoke, a golden light radiated from his body.
*Boom!*
The Wind Soul Beast crashed into the golden light. In an instant, the surrounding space shattered, and Monk Wu was hurled into an endless abyss of spacetime.
Not only that, but the golden light around him cracked with countless fissures!
Seeing this, Ye Xuan’s expression grew solemn.
This Wind Soul Beast was formidable!
As the beast prepared to strike again, Monk Wu hurriedly said, “Young Master Ye, this old monk concedes! I concede!”
Ye Xuan waved his hand, and the Wind Soul Beast stopped.
Monk Wu looked at Ye Xuan, clasped his hands, and bowed slightly. “Young Master Ye, this old monk is no match for the Wind Soul Beast. I concede. Please, no more fighting!”
Ye Xuan laughed. “Monk Master, just a joke—don’t be upset!”
Monk Wu shook his head with a wry smile. Damn, this kid was no ordinary troublemaker.
Ye Xuan looked at the Wind Soul Beast, a trace of gravity in his eyes. Its speed was terrifying—he hadn’t even caught its trajectory when it struck!
Though it was also at the Cosmic Heart Realm, its strength far surpassed most others of that rank!
What a find!
Ye Xuan approached the Wind Soul Beast, smiling. “Follow me, and the benefits will be huge!”
The Wind Soul Beast glanced at Ye Xuan, hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded.
Ye Xuan laughed heartily and moved to the next pillar. He examined it, then slashed it open with his Qingxuan Sword. A demonic beast slowly emerged.
This beast was tiger-like, with twin horns, covered in thick, dark golden scales, and had three tails!
Ye Xuan studied the beast, then turned to Monk Wu, who said gravely, “Shenhou! One of the four ancient beasts!”
Ye Xuan looked at the Shenhou, which was also staring at him.
Ye Xuan flicked his finger, sending a drop of essence blood to the Shenhou. It paused, sniffed lightly, and then swallowed the blood.
Like the Wind Soul Beast, after consuming Ye Xuan’s blood, the Shenhou shuddered, its face showing intoxication.
Ye Xuan grinned. “Follow me, one drop of essence blood a day. Deal?”
The Shenhou looked at Ye Xuan, silent.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Little Pagoda, talk to it.”
After a moment’s silence, Little Pagoda began communicating with the Shenhou. Soon after, the Shenhou looked at Ye Xuan and nodded slightly, agreeing to follow him.
Ye Xuan was curious. “Little Pagoda, what did you say to it?”
Little Pagoda replied, “I said if you die someday, all your blood is theirs!”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
Monk Wu hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, they’re all willing to follow you?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes!”
Monk Wu’s expression grew odd.
Ye Xuan smiled. “What’s wrong?”
Monk Wu said gravely, “Young Master Ye, these four ancient beasts have another nickname: the Four Ferocious Beasts. Those who associate with them never meet a good end!”
Ye Xuan frowned.
Little Pagoda interjected, “Don’t dwell on that. Er Ya is the Evil Beast of Heaven and Earth, and we’re fine…”
It trailed off, as if realising something.
Ye Xuan asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”
Little Pagoda said gravely, “Damn it! I overlooked something! Er Ya is the ultimate evil beast of heaven and earth. As long as evil thoughts exist, she’s nearly immortal.”
Ye Xuan asked, “And? What’s the problem?”
Little Pagoda said, “We’re fine following her because the Master is powerful enough to suppress all misfortunes. But you, Young Master… though you’re strong now, based on the three-day rule, I have a feeling you’re about to hit a rough patch!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Little Pagoda continued, “Young Master, you should prepare yourself mentally!”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily. “Little Pagoda, don’t worry. This time, your Young Master won’t get beaten down again! In this world, I dare not say I’m invincible under Three Swords, but there shouldn’t be many who can match me. Even if there are, what are the odds I’d run into them all?”
Little Pagoda said gravely, “Fair point!”
Ye Xuan laughed again and moved to the next pillar. He examined it, then lightly slashed it with his sword.
*Rip!*
The pillar split open.
Ye Xuan glanced at the pillars, inwardly shocked. These pillars were incredibly tough—if not for the Qingxuan Sword, he might not have been able to break them!
With that thought, he collected the fragments of the previous pillars.
He’d use them later to forge battle armour!
Then, Ye Xuan looked at the newly split pillar. As it cracked open, he saw a pair of eyes—eyes like molten lava!
Ye Xuan’s heart jolted!
Before him stood a woman in a fiery red dress, her hair like threads of flame, radiating an intensely scorching aura!
Her eyes, especially, were like molten lava, burning with fierce fire, utterly terrifying!
Ye Xuan studied her, then turned to Monk Wu, who hesitated and shook his head. “Never seen her!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
When the woman appeared, the Wind Soul Beast and Shenhou slowly lowered their heads in submission and respect!
Ye Xuan looked at the woman, hesitated, then flicked his finger. A drop of essence blood floated toward her. She glanced at it, then suddenly lunged forward, throwing a punch at Ye Xuan’s chest!
Her speed was indescribably fast!
Before Ye Xuan could react, her fist slammed into his chest!
*Boom!*
Ye Xuan was hurled back into an unknown spacetime abyss. His body didn’t shatter, but a trickle of blood seeped from his mouth!
As he came to a stop, a hand seized his throat, slowly lifting him up.
Little Pagoda suddenly said, “I told you to prepare mentally! But you didn’t listen… Damn it, you really can’t stay cool for more than three days… Accept your fate!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Little Pagoda added, “Why aren’t you fighting back?”
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then said, “My sword’s still flying!”
Little Pagoda: “…”
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