Author's note: I've fixed a bug in the beginning, and I've revised it again. Just in case, the red lotus man is now at the Eight-and-a-half-leaf stage. His goal is to stop the sprouting of the leaf. This makes sense. It's a little unreasonable to change him to a Nine-leaf stage. With the armor and headband, he can activate power comparable to an early Nine-leaf stage cultivator.
Mingshi Yin exclaimed in shock.
"Hey … You're still flying!"
Its wings had suddenly stopped moving. Naturally, it was about to fall.
Mingshi Yin could not bear to watch Qiong Qi fall. He was speechless as he circulated his Primal Qi and lifted the man and the beast.
Woof! Woof!
Qiong Qi tried to land, but its wings did not move.
Its barks were clearly different from before as well. It sounded agitated and fearful.
Mingshi Yin sensed something was amiss with little Qiong Qi. He asked, "What's the matter?"
Little Qiong Qi barked a few more times as it looked ahead.
"Is there danger up ahead?"
Mingshi Yin controlled it to fall swiftly.
Although little Qiong Qi was still young, he chose to trust its senses.
As soon as he landed, he saw a red-clad cultivator flying toward him from the top of the forest.
Behind him was Shu Si who was dozens of meters tall. It flapped its wings and gave chase.
Its claws glowed with a faint light.
"Good boy … Little puppy, you've done well!" Mingshi Yin patted little Qiong Qi's head and looked at the skies. "Hide!"
Although little Qiong Qi was still young, it was as big as a tiger. If it did not hide, it would be exposed.
Woof!
Little Qiong Qi and Mingshi Yin hid behind a huge rock.
Boom!
Shu Si was extraordinarily fast. It struck the middle-aged man's armor with its claws. Bam!
Bam! Bam!
"Beast!" The middle-aged man cursed and dove to the ground.
He had underestimated Shu Si's speed. He had no choice but to turn around and deal with it.
For a moment, the forest rang with a series of explosions.
Mingshi Yin hastily retreated. He placed a palm on a huge rock and used his weak energy to block the shockwaves.
He looked at little Qiong Qi and said, "I'm warning you. Don't move, don't bark, and don't look …"
Woof!
Mingshi Yin was speechless. "I must've done something wrong in my past life to have a burden like you. You're a red lotus cultivator! "
Qiong Qi was no longer barking. It lay on the ground.
…
The middle-aged man and Shu Si fought fiercely for a full four hours.
The trees within a radius of a thousand meters had long been destroyed.
Mingshi Yin had been hiding behind the huge rock all this time. He did not raise his head or look around. He judged the distance based on the sound alone. When he felt that the sound of the battle had become softer, he sneaked a peek.
The middle-aged man's arms, face, and legs were covered with scratches.
His body was still in good condition, protected by the glowing red armor.
Then, he looked at the huge Shu Si. A lot of feathers had fallen off its body, and its eyes were red. There were bloodstains on its claws. It was unknown whether it was its own blood or the red lotus'. The middle-aged man gasped for breath, his face full of sweat.
The man retreated cautiously and stared at Shu Si.
"B * stard … I'm not a Nine-leaf cultivator. Look closely. It's from the armor. Get lost …" The middle-aged man tried to explain himself as he chased Shu Si away.
But Shu Si stared at him and lowered her head, ready to attack at any time.
Mingshi Yin frowned. He was not too far away from the Three Sects. Why would someone from the red lotus domain appear here? Learning how to sneak up on Nan Gongwei?
He continued to observe.
To prevent any accidents, he turned to glare at Qiong Qi and made a shushing gesture.
Qiong Qi did not drop the ball at this critical moment. It lay on the ground obediently and did not move at all.
'That's more like it.'
Mingshi Yin tilted his head and pushed with his palm again. The Bluewood Heart Technique came into effect. Weeds and trees grew from behind the huge rock.
The middle-aged man and Shu Si fought fiercely. They were unaware that someone was observing them nearby.
Shu Si ignored the middle-aged man's explanation. It shrieked and flapped its wings, stirring up a strong wind. Without the obstruction of the trees, rocks and sand flew everywhere, blurring one's vision. The red lotus elite fought fiercely with Shu Si again.
The battle lasted for two hours. The sun was setting in the west. They were fighting on a hill 1,000 meters away.
Mingshi Yin sighed in relief. Fortunately, he was further away.
…
The middle-aged man's face was covered in blood. It was clear that he was an arrow at the end of its flight. There were wounds on Shu Si's body as well.
"Since you want to die, I'll fulfill your wish!" The middle-aged man gritted his teeth. He raised his hand and circulated his Primal Qi. He tapped a few special spots on his armor.
The red runes on the armor shone with a dazzling red light. A network of red lines spread out with the man at the center. At the same time, the prepared red ribbons swept out and activated the power of the red lines like flames.
Clack!
Shu Si flapped its wings wildly as it tried to block the red lines with its claws.
Bam! Bam!
The trees were already cut by the crisscrossing energy. The red lines shredded the trees.
Swoosh!
Several red lines left terrifying wounds on Shu Si's body. Its right wing was severed by the red lines. Another cry rang in the air.
All the birds and beasts within a radius of a few miles all fled.
Little Qiong Qi's fur stood on end again.
Due to the distance, Mingshi Yin did not know what was happening. He said, "You're such a coward."
Woof!
Its expression seemed to say, 'Aren't you the same?'
The sounds of battle faded away.
Silence returned to the surroundings.
"Puppy, should I take a look or run?" Mingshi Yin asked. Woof!
Woof! Woof!
"I think running is more important. What do you think?"
Woof! Woof!
"Alright … It's decided then. Let's run."
Mingshi Yin stomped on the ground and leaped into the air.
He waited for Qiong Qi to follow him. When he turned around, he saw Qiong Qi was not following him. Instead, it was running toward the battle between Shu Si and the middle-aged man.
Mingshi Yin said, "You've misunderstood me!"
Mingshi Yin shook his head. He had no choice but to follow Qiong Qi.
He flew at a low altitude.
Qiong Qi's naturally sharp senses and its stubborn battle genes were triggered.
It came to a halt when it was close to the battle.
Mingshi Yin descended as well.
Shu Si had lost one of its wings. The red lotus elite leaned against a huge rock and did not move at all.
The rock was stained with blood.
"Both sides are injured?" Mingshi Yin could not believe it.
"Who's that?"
The red lotus man looked up. His listless expression was immediately energized. He looked at Mingshi Yin who was slowly making his way toward him.
Mingshi Yin raised his hands and said, "It's a misunderstanding. I'm just passing by … Brother, you're in trouble!"
The red lotus man glanced at Shu Si. Something stirred in him as he said, "This beast is called Shu Si … It's … It's as strong as an early Nine-leaf cultivator. It's injured … If you kill it, Shu Si's Heart … will be yours …"
"Shu Si's Heart?" Mingshi Yin was puzzled.
"Most huge beasts … cough, cough … rely on the vitality energy in the world to survive. They grow and become extremely ferocious. Humans … When they reach the Nine-leaf stage … they'll have enough … vitality energy. Huge beasts … like this … food the most … Its heart can provide longevity … With it, you'll live forever … "The middle-aged man's breathing was weak.
'Live forever?'
Mingshi Yin was shocked when he heard this. "Does this mean you're a Nine-leaf cultivator, senior?"
The red lotus man looked at Mingshi Yin meaningfully. He did not deny it. Instead, he urged, "Kill Shu Si … Shu Si's Heart will be yours."
Shu Si was getting closer.
Even though it was heavily injured, it was still alive.
Bam!
Shu Si smashed a stone into pieces.
"Good heavens … I'll run …" Mingshi Yin turned around and ran. This time, Qiong Qi understood Mingshi Yin's intention and ran as well.
"Don't run …"
Bam!
The middle-aged man slammed his palms on the ground. He used all his strength and flew toward Mingshi Yin.
Only by diverting Shu Si's attention would he have a chance of survival.
At this moment, the middle-aged man flew toward Mingshi Yin at lightning speed.
Whizz!
A Seven-leaf Golden Lotus bloomed and blocked the middle-aged man's path.
Bam!
The man's face was covered in blood. He turned to look at Shu Si. He removed his armor and said, "Only a Seven-leaf cultivator?"
"What the … Did the Seven-leaf cultivator steal your rice?"
The golden lotus spun and rebounded.
The instant the man was sent flying by the avatar, he activated his avatar as well.
An Eight-and-a-half-leaf red lotus.
Mingshi Yin suddenly came to a halt and turned to face the man. A faint smile appeared on his face as he held the Separation Hook and Scabbard in a reverse grip. His avatar grew taller.
100 feet!
The Seven-leaf cultivator suddenly sprouted an eighth leaf. The seven withered golden leaves instantly became full and dazzling. The eight leaves shone brightly as they spun around the golden lotus.
Mingshi Yin no longer retreated. He shot forward like a fired arrow with his avatar in tow. A cold glint flashed in the air.
Swoosh!
Mingshi Yin landed with his back facing the middle-aged man.
The Eight-and-a-half-leaf red lotus avatar was in a weakened state to begin with. The Separation Hook easily pierced through it and shattered it.
Mingshi Yin retracted his avatar as well. He rubbed the Separation Hook as though nothing had happened.
The man's eyes widened so much that they almost fell out of their sockets.
He turned around slowly and pointed at Mingshi Yin's back. "You …"
Mingshi Yin looked at him and said, "You scared me. So, you're a crippled Eight-and-a-half-leaf cultivator …"
Thud!
The man fell to the ground.
Thud! Thud!
Before Mingshi Yin could bask in the joy of victory, he saw Shu Si walking toward him.
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
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