"Hurry, hurry up, it’s that guy…" the voice of Hanba shot out, while Zhurong and Tianwu beside him were already reaching out to grab Ye Jingyu, appearing as if they still intended to whisk him away to escape quickly. But a colossal figure had already materialized before them.
It was a monstrous beast shaped like a tiger but bearing nine human heads, towering even higher than the Devouring Dragon Beast. It squatted beneath the Jiantong Tianmu, its eighteen eyes fixed fiercely on Ye Jingyu and the others…
For some unknown reason, under that gaze, Ye Jingyu and the rest felt as if they had been locked down, unable to escape those eyes no matter where they moved, as if they had stepped into another world…
Could it be that this creature had mastered the power of the Rules? Was it capable of manifesting its own world?
"I didn't expect it to truly be this fellow. It seems we are in deep trouble today!" Seeing the massive beast, Despair filled Hanba’s eyes. Even Zhurong, Tianwu, and Hou Yi looked grave. As for the Devouring Dragon Beast King, it looked upon the monster with bewilderment; it hadn't encountered this creature during its previous visit. When had such a terrifying exotic beast taken residence beneath this tree?
"What is it?" Noticing the expressions on Hanba and the others, Ye Jingyu felt a prickle of unease. Even facing the Yu-level demons, their current cultivation levels hadn't elicited such fear. This monster might not even have reached the Yu-level yet; why such terror?
"This tree is confirmed; it is indeed Jiantong Tianmu. Jiantong Tianmu is the passage connecting Heaven, Earth, Man, and God, and this creature is its guardian. What do you think it is?" Hanba shot Ye Jingyu a disgruntled look. This was all his fault; why was he always so greedy? Why did he immediately resort to chopping at Jiantong Tianmu the moment he saw it today? Didn't he know that the more precious the treasure, the more dangerous the pursuit?
Yet, she couldn't fathom the pressure Ye Jingyu felt. After meeting Liang Xiaoke, he had grown deeply concerned about the strength their side currently possessed. He wouldn't let slip any opportunity to enhance his people’s power.
Hearing Hanba’s words, Ye Jingyu suddenly recalled the legendary divine beast guarding Jiantong Tianmu, and his expression shifted slightly. He turned towards Hanba and the others with disbelief, murmuring hesitantly, "You mean... it's Kaiming Beast?"
Zhurong, Tianwu, Hou Yi, and Hanba all nodded, yet their expressions showed no improvement whatsoever…
"I say, esteemed sirs, you are all figures who once dominated the Primeval Era. Are you truly afraid of a mere brute?" Ye Jingyu displayed a look of disdain. Kaiming Beast was nothing more than a watchdog. You were all great figures who once shook the world; how could you fear a watchdog? Even if this creature's current power is immense, there’s no need to be this terrified, is there?
"You know nothing! If this were any other place, we certainly wouldn't fear this thing. But near Jianmu, Kaiming Beast can completely absorb Jianmu's power, making it virtually immortal. Even in ancient times, aside from the Sacred Emperors Fuxi, Nuwa, Shennong, and Suiren, no other Great Witch could subdue Kaiming Beast beneath Jianmu…" Hanba glared angrily at Ye Jingyu.
Kaiming Beast was no benevolent divine beast. In the Primeval Era, countless beings had been devoured by it. Although many Witches sought to slay it, around Jiantong Tianmu, even the Sacred Emperors Fuxi, Nuwa, Shennong, and Suiren could only subdue it, never fully destroy it.
"Uh…" Upon hearing Hanba’s words and seeing the paleness of her face, Ye Jingyu faintly sensed he had stirred up major trouble. The Sacred Emperors had dared to charge single-handedly into the Abyss to hunt the Primeval Demons back then; their power must have been astounding, yet even they couldn't kill this divine beast. What hope did he and his group have? Would they also become this creature's meal?
"But wasn't Jianmu cut down back then? Since Jianmu was felled, Kaiming Beast should have died too. Why is it still here?" Ye Jingyu did not wish to die, or rather, he didn't wish to fall into slumber for another few millennia, asking with lingering reluctance.
To his surprise, Zhurong and the others all shot him a disdainful look, as if he had asked an incredibly foolish question…
"Fine, I understand; I asked a stupid question. But we can't just wait here to die, can we? Everyone, let’s strike together and shatter this world to escape!" Ye Jingyu muttered, utterly perplexed. With one hand, he snatched at the void, and the Tianzun Blade materialized in his grip. Streams of seven-colored light radiated from the blade, and an aura of supreme dominion burst forth from Ye Jingyu’s body.
So what if it’s a Kaiming Beast? Should I be afraid of it?
Zhurong, Tianwu, Hanba, and Hou Yi exchanged glances and simultaneously released their auras. Since there was no escape, they would fight. Regardless of why this creature was still alive or why it remained here, they would utterly defeat it.
The four had already prepared themselves: even if it meant expending all their power, they would cover Ye Jingyu’s escape. As long as Ye Jingyu lived, they possessed the ability to revive continuously…
"Wuwu wuu…" At that moment, the Kaiming Beast’s nine mouths suddenly opened, emitting sounds resembling weeping. Ye Jingyu, Zhurong, and the others felt intense sound waves surging toward them, their expressions shifting slightly…
"Swish…" Zhurong was the first to charge out. He had expanded to tens of thousands of feet tall, his entire body engulfed in crimson flames, launching himself straight at the Kaiming Beast.
He had dealt with this creature before when he accompanied Sacred Emperor Shennong to the Celestial Realm…
Tianwu’s body transformed into a storm, directly merging into Zhurong’s form. Instantly, the flames coating Zhurong’s surface intensified—truly the wind fanning the fire—and Zhurong’s speed increased manifold, bringing him almost instantaneously before the Kaiming Beast…
Hanba’s figure dissolved into a mist of blood, surging towards the Kaiming Beast to engulf it. Hou Yi had already stepped back; among the Primeval Great Witches, his physical body was the weakest and least suited for close combat…
The Setting Sun Divine Bow appeared in his hand, and black arrows were nocked onto the string. Streams of black radiance flowed across the longbow, seemingly ready to detonate a terrifying power at any moment…
As for Ye Jingyu, he too unleashed his full aura…
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