The Saber-Tailed Lion also regained consciousness, the blood-red tint in its eyes strangely vanished without a trace. It first shook its head, and when its awareness finally registered the situation it was in, it instinctively writhed its body, attempting to struggle free and throw the figure perched upon it off. Its sickle-shaped massive tail whipped upwards in a savage sweep.

Zong Shou remained utterly unmoved, merely shaking his head slightly and murmuring, "Naughty," before his left hand clamped onto the hilt of the Pine-Ripple Wind Sword and gave it a sharp jerk and twist. The giant lion immediately let out a piercing shriek, ninety percent of its strength draining away in an instant. Only now did it realize how close it stood to death.

The blade of the long sword overhead hovered barely half a li from its skull; a slight forward thrust would pierce the cranium. Zong Shou's right sleeve flickered with a cold glint. His fingers pinched a black, willow-leaf talisman blade, which sliced silently to the side, leaving a brief, fleeting arc of light in its wake.

Then, blood sprayed forth, and the sickle-like lion tail was flung upwards in its entirety. Chu Xue’s pupils constricted once more. The vision of the Tiger-Cat clan also far surpassed that of ordinary people.

This time, she watched with her own eyes as the blade pierced the softest part of the lion's tail before smoothly slicing into the gap between the caudal vertebrae. Zong Shou had not exerted any real force throughout the entire action. With the sheer sharpness of the talisman blade, he cleaved the tough, iron-whip-like saber-tail in two with a single stroke!

The Saber-Tailed Lion let out another agonizing roar, as if suffering beyond measure. Yet, Zong Shou did not spare it. He stamped down violently, causing flesh and blood to burst forth from the lion’s spine instantaneously.

The entire serpentine spine, over ten zhang long, convulsed violently from head to tail, emitting series of sharp 'kacha' sounds that echoed ceaselessly. By the time Chu Xue and Gong Xinran snapped back to awareness, the peak Third-Tier ferocious beast before them had completely collapsed onto the ground. Its eyes were twisted in agony, yet it no longer possessed the strength to roar.

Its demeanor was now even more docile than a cat’s—utterly submissive. Chu Xue suddenly shivered all over, taking a careful look at her young master. The exquisite features on his face were fixed in an expression that was both a faint smile and yet inexplicably cold and cruel.

His gaze appeared calm, but it seemed to hold a ferocious and maniacal killing intent, even greater than that of the beasts! For a moment, she forgot to react, until she noticed the slight impatience lingering in his purplish-red eyes. She quickly regained her senses, leaping up and taking Gong Xinran with her onto the immeasurably wide expanse of the lion's back.

Zong Shou then smiled in satisfaction and kicked the ground beneath his feet. The giant lion instantly fell silent, its rudimentary intelligence seeming to understand Zong Shou's unspoken command. It hurriedly got up, let out a deafening roar, and fled down the mountain with all its might.

It moved like a fierce gale, hardly slower than Zong Shou's ascent. However, with the mountain’s steep slopes, the Saber-Tailed Lion’s back pitched violently. But Zong Shou’s two feet seemed rooted in place, firmly planted near the lion’s head.

In one hand, he held the great bow; in the other, he steadied the quiver, a faint purple electric glimmer dancing in his eyes. Even after executing six people, his heart found no solace. This overwhelming malevolence still had no outlet.

Hearing Gong Xinran’s wishes had only intensified his rage and hatred. He wondered what preparations the person waiting at the foot of the mountain had made. He, Zong Shou—the Sword Emperor Tan Qiu from ten thousand years later—had come to kill!

※※※※ When Gao Yi descended from Corpse Demon Mountain, he saw more than a dozen riders waiting silently at the mountain base, a hundred zhang away. Their mounts were carefully selected Cloud-Treaders, exceptionally strong beasts capable of carrying a thousand pounds with ease. Ten of them were clad in iron armor, carrying great sabers, exuding a formidable presence as they stood motionless.

However, Gao Yi’s gaze was immediately drawn to the front of the group. There were two Wind-Riding Steeds, rare even in the Cloud Continent. One was empty, while the other was occupied by an old man.

The elder carried only a single sword, yet his aura was fiercer than the ten armored soldiers combined. He sat leisurely, gazing serenely into the distance. Seeing this, Gao Yi smiled, his body suddenly lifting into the air.

In mere seconds, he crossed the hundred zhang distance, landing with flawless grace upon the second Wind-Riding Steed. This steed, seemingly tainted by the demonic will of Corpse Demon Mountain, showed a faint red hue in its eyes. As Gao Yi landed, it violently reared up, its movements wild and unrestrained.

Gao Yi, however, remained utterly unfazed. He pointed a finger at the back of the steed’s head. A talisman array shimmered at his fingertip, instantly restoring the spirited horse to calm.

He then chuckled towards the man beside him, "Mr. Mi, what brings you personally to the foot of this Demonic Corpse Mountain? The fierce reputation of this Blood Valley Corpse Mountain is well-earned.

Sir is a Grandmaster; you must take care not to suffer any mishap." "As long as I do not step into the mountain itself, a little interference from residual intent is hardly enough to trouble me," The elder surnamed Mi explained coolly, letting out a cold laugh. "Though my strength is somewhat suppressed, who here could possibly overcome me? Only those Grand Martial Masters with weak wills fear this place like a tiger.

As for you, have you secured the item? And what has become of that Gong Xinran?" He turned his head, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Naturally, it is secured!" Gao Yi smiled, producing a thick, golden tome.

He chuckled, "However, Mr. Mi, please allow me to first make a copy before I present this book. As for the woman, I find her quite pleasing; I wish for her to accompany me for all eternity." The elder merely shrugged indifferently, but when he heard the latter part of the sentence, he snorted dismissively, "So, you plan to refine her into your Seven Spirits Ring?

You are quite ruthless, worthy of the old master’s high regard." Gao Yi remained unconcerned, laughing lightly, "Our Gao family is newly risen; how can we establish ourselves without a bit of ruthlessness? That woman delayed me for two years, and it took immense effort to dispel her suspicions. It’s infuriating.

What puzzles me slightly is that there are thousands of copies of this Martial Classic Secret circulating in the world. If you wanted it, you could acquire one easily enough. Why focus all your effort on this particular volume?" The elder surnamed Mi gave no comment on this, instead pulling out a jade vial from his robes and tossing it casually to Gao Yi, "Here is the reward you requested.

The Old Master personally gathered the essence of the Nine Heavens and the Sacred Lianshan Grass, refining this superior-grade Human Pinnacle Pill. There are only forty-nine in total; even I was granted one in my early years. This is your fortune today!

As for the Martial Classic matter, it is not something you are privy to know." Gao Yi beamed slightly, accepting the vial and carefully tucking it into his sleeve. "Legend says this item can cause immense advancements in strength for any martial cultivator or spirit master below the Earth Wheel realm who has not yet entered the Innate stage. It strips the tendons, reshapes the bones, strengthens the soul, and fortifies the body, saving ten years of arduous training.

It is truly irresistible. Ah yes, when I entered Blood Valley earlier, I encountered someone—that Young Master Zong Shou from Heavenly Origin Mountain. I wonder if that will cause any issues—" "Young Master of Heavenly Origin Mountain?" The expression of the elder surnamed Mi, which had been habitually placid and listless, showed a slight change upon hearing this name.

After a moment of deep contemplation, he returned to calmness. "Never mind! There is no need to create more powerful enemies.

Let him fend for himself; he likely won't live long. If this person died at the hands of someone from Heavenly Origin Mountain, it would be one thing, but if any outsider’s blood is spilled upon him, any faction within Heavenly Origin Mountain will certainly seek vengeance for him with all their might. Recently, for some unknown reason, he has also become entangled with the City Lord of Cloud Saint City.

It’s rather laughable; right now, all the major powers west of the Cloud Continent want him dead, yet none dare make a move easily." Gao Yi knew the situation well and sneered coldly, "That waste who can’t even open his wheel meridians—if we kill him and dump the body among the beasts, who would know it was us?" PS: A new week begins with a strong recommendation push. This is the final week before the VIP chapters begin, making it crucial for the Pioneer efforts. Once again, I humbly ask everyone to give Pioneer some recommendation tickets.

There once was a great nation, humble and forbearing, yet mocked by the international community as the evil little white rabbit. Five thousand years of civilization and wisdom nurtured a singular genius, who, before even revealing his full potential, followed the legendary Steve Jobs into the afterlife. Across the distant starry expanse, for those who have transmigrated, do you miss Earth and the motherland?

Congratulations to your organization, for gaining a new member: Yao Tong. Since you have crossed over, why conceal your spirit? Life anew is about achieving glory and excitement.

Cherish every day, command the world, and point the way, for who knows if tomorrow's sun will rise as usual! Also recommending Peerless Demon Child by Coarse Cucumber. The progress was delayed previously due to caring for a son, but a major burst of releases is imminent.

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