Chapter 105 - 104: The Terrifying Power of the Cyan Flower Deer
Chapter 105: Chapter 104: The Terrifying Power of the Cyan Flower Deer
"ROAR!"
The Red Refining Snake threw its head back and roared, its presence menacing. With its large eyes glaring at the Golden-Winged Eagle, it shot forward in a blur of motion.
The Golden-Winged Eagle and the Cyan Flower Deer followed close behind.
The Golden-Winged Eagle was much faster than before, its form weaving and shifting through the forest in a dazzling display.
Meanwhile, the Cyan Flower Deer took small steps, its speed no slower than the Red Refining Snake’s. It was incredibly agile, making it difficult for either the Golden-Winged Eagle or the Red Refining Snake to catch it.
’As expected of a Tier Three Demon Beast Race. Its abilities are far superior to the Red Refining Snake’s or the Golden-Winged Eagle’s. I’m afraid only a creature at Tier One Peak or Tier Two Early Stage could keep up with it.’
Yu Changsheng was filled with admiration, his gaze toward the Cyan Flower Deer growing even more appreciative.
He hadn’t even officially started training the Cyan Flower Deer, and it hadn’t undergone a single transformation. Yet, in terms of strength, it could already suppress both the Red Refining Snake and the Golden-Winged Eagle. Within the Inner Realm, it acted like the matriarch; if they refused to submit, she would beat them until they did.
The Red Refining Snake’s Defense Force was unparalleled, and activating its Water Spirit Illusion Armor could even grant it immunity to physical damage. But against the Cyan Flower Deer’s intimidation and a series of Spiritual Attacks, it instantly crumpled, completely defenseless.
The Golden-Winged Eagle was no different; a single blast of intimidation could send it plummeting from mid-air.
However, after training against each other for a while, both the Red Refining Snake and the Golden-Winged Eagle had become somewhat familiar with the Cyan Flower Deer’s intimidation and Spiritual Attacks.
This was especially true for the Red Refining Snake. It refused to admit defeat even after taking the most vicious beatings. Having suffered so many losses, it had grown confident that it could now handle the Cyan Flower Deer and reclaim its former status!
"BANG!"
The Red Refining Snake whipped its tail, lashing it toward the Cyan Flower Deer like an iron whip.
The Cyan Flower Deer, having long anticipated the move, swiftly dodged to the side. A sharp glint flashed in its pupils as spiritual pressure instantly bore down on the Red Refining Snake’s head.
Intimidation!
A look of terror flashed across the Red Refining Snake’s face, but it recovered quickly. It coiled its body and spewed a cloud of poisonous mist, hoping to prevent a follow-up attack from the Cyan Flower Deer.
Just then, the Golden-Winged Eagle swooped past it. With a fierce flap of its wings, it conjured a hurricane out of thin air, and a sharp gale blew the poisonous mist away.
"HISS!" The Red Refining Snake roared at the Golden-Winged Eagle.
’Dude, what a dirty move!’
This was their daily training, a three-way free-for-all with no rules. Anyone could attack anyone, and the match ended as soon as the first one went down.
As a result, the Red Refining Snake usually took the most beatings.
The Golden-Winged Eagle tilted its head, ignoring the snake’s fury. It turned and unleashed a sharp blast of wind at the Cyan Flower Deer.
The Cyan Flower Deer dodged it with ease, then stomped a hoof forward.
Now exposed without its poisonous mist, the Red Refining Snake’s spirit trembled, as if that stomp had landed directly on its very consciousness.
This was the Cyan Flower Deer’s second Talent Magic: Soul Stepping!
It was a direct attack on the target’s spirit and soul. If an opponent’s mind was fragile, a single stomp could cause instant death.
The Red Refining Snake slammed its head against the ground in agony, using the physical pain to counteract the Soul Stepping attack.
Yu Changsheng’s expression grew solemn, his heart filled with silent shock.
The Red Refining Snake’s power was increasing rapidly. It had gone from being instantly floored by Intimidation to now being able to react even after a Soul Stepping attack. This was all the fruit of its diligent Cultivation.
’This guy adapted to Intimidation in less than a month.’
Yu Changsheng thought, his gaze toward the Red Refining Snake growing increasingly satisfied.
’The once-lazy Red Refining Snake is now training hard to get stronger. This is a good sign. Just as I thought, it’s only when there are more Spirit Beasts around that this one feels a sense of crisis and actually tries.’
’If only it would put in a bit more effort, like the Golden-Winged Eagle. Otherwise, what a waste of its high Comprehension.’
To this day, the Red Refining Snake’s Comprehension remained the highest of any Demon Beast Yu Changsheng had ever seen. Even the Cyan Flower Deer’s Comprehension was merely fifty, while the snake’s was a full fifty-five!
One shouldn’t underestimate that five-point difference in Comprehension. The further one progressed in Cultivation, the more crucial Comprehension became. How else could the Red Refining Snake have figured out how to counter the Cyan Flower Deer in just a single month? It was simply because it was that smart.
"HISS!" Having broken free of Soul Stepping by slamming its head, the Red Refining Snake hissed triumphantly at the Cyan Flower Deer.
The Cyan Flower Deer furrowed its brow, clearly displeased.
"BLEAT!"
It was as if to say, ’Oh, you think you’re getting stronger, do you? Then have a taste of something truly powerful!’
The Cyan Flower Deer raised a foreleg and stomped down hard.
"BANG!"
The next second, a green light flared up where the Red Refining Snake was. Immediately after, a massive amount of trees and grass burst from the ground, forming a vast sea of foliage!
The Golden-Winged Eagle cried out in surprise as it flew past, swerving to dodge the surging trees.
Meanwhile, the Red Refining Snake was already trapped fast within the gaps between the trees.
It let out a low roar, clearly unconvinced of its defeat.
The Cyan Flower Deer didn’t indulge it. Compared to the Golden-Winged Eagle, the Red Refining Snake was far more disobedient. It needed to be taught a proper lesson to understand who was the real boss!
With a flicker of movement, the Cyan Flower Deer appeared right above the Red Refining Snake’s head. It lifted a hoof and brought it down toward the snake’s forehead.
In that instant, the Red Refining Snake’s eyes widened, as if it wanted to beg for mercy.
"BANG—!"
Soul Stepping!
This Soul Stepping attack was far stronger than the last. After all, at such close range, the Red Refining Snake had absolutely no way to dodge!
"Ngh~"
The Red Refining Snake’s head swam, its eyes rolled back, and it passed out.
The Cyan Flower Deer was quite experienced. It controlled the force perfectly, not harming the Red Refining Snake’s soul, but merely knocking it unconscious.
Furthermore, repeated exposure like this would help build the Red Refining Snake’s resistance to Spiritual Attacks.
The Cyan Flower Deer struck a victorious pose, its calls echoing melodiously.
Seeing this, the Golden-Winged Eagle glanced left and right, unsure if it should still charge in.
’I definitely picked the wrong target,’ it thought. ’I should have ganged up with the Red Refining Snake to take on the Cyan Flower Deer first.’ But it couldn’t really be blamed. Who could resist the urge to blow away that cloud of poison mist the snake had spat out...?
The Golden-Winged Eagle landed on a tree and lowered its head. ’Next time,’ it thought, ’I’ll need a different strategy.’
"Alright, that’s enough for daily training. Later, we’ll continue practicing the Spiritual Beast Four Extremes Formation. You three need to coordinate better. Even with one Spirit Beast missing, you should be able to unleash eighty percent of the Array’s power!"
Yu Changsheng clapped his hands, walked over to the Red Refining Snake, and helped it regain consciousness.
The Red Refining Snake nudged his palm pitifully.
’I hope this magical hand can make me transform again and grow stronger,’ it thought. ’Then I won’t be bullied by some deer!’
"Wait until your Cultivation reaches Tier One Peak," Yu Changsheng said, patting the Red Refining Snake’s head to comfort it. "I’ll choose a suitable bloodline for you then."
Hearing this, the Red Refining Snake flicked its tongue excitedly and stole a glance at the Cyan Flower Deer.
The Cyan Flower Deer had also heard about the power of Yu Changsheng’s hand; both the Golden-Winged Eagle and the Red Refining Snake had praised it to the high heavens. But since she had yet to experience it herself, she remained somewhat skeptical.
Seeing the look on the Red Refining Snake’s face, she instantly knew what it was thinking and snorted in disdain.
"Bleat?"
’Still not giving up, huh? That’s fine. Big Sis has plenty of time to play with you!’