195: Absolutely a battle spirit

As the three continuously ventured deeper into the Black Abyss Valley, the surrounding air became increasingly oppressive, and even the light seemed to be swallowed by some force, leaving only deep shadows shrouding the path ahead.

Suddenly, a piercing shriek echoed from the sky. The brother and sister abruptly looked up, only to see a purplish-black bolt of lightning tear across the firmament, as an enormous flying magical beast dove down!

"Lightning Winged Demonic Eagle!"

Liu Yuting cried out in alarm, her expression changing drastically.

The magical beast's wings spanned five or six zhang wide, its feathers gleaming coldly like steel, and violent purple lightning wrapped around its body. Every flap of its wings brought forth deafening thunder.

Its eyes were like electricity, and its sharp beak flashed with cold light. The aura it emitted had clearly reached the high stage of the Third-Tier Magical Beast level, which, when translated to human strength, was at least the sixth or seventh star of the Great Dou Master realm!

"This is bad, it's a lightning-attributed flying magical beast!"

Cold sweat broke out on Liu Mingyu's forehead, and he subconsciously clenched his fists.

"This guy is too fast, we can't even..."

Before he finished speaking, the Lightning Winged Demonic Eagle had locked onto the three of them. It flapped its wings, transforming into a purple bolt of lightning that shot straight toward them!

"Boom—!"

The violent Lightning Light exploded, splitting the ground and leaving a scorched, deep crater. The brother and sister didn't even have time to react, only watching helplessly as the destructive attack descended!

However, just as the lightning was about to engulf them.

"Noisy."

Jiang Donghua spoke coldly. He didn't even move his feet, merely raising one hand and lightly drawing a line with his fingertip.

"Whoosh—!"

A brilliant azure flame suddenly appeared, like a meteor tearing through the sky, instantly piercing through the body of the Lightning Winged Demonic Eagle!

The flame was as pure as the color of the sky, without a trace of impurity, yet it contained a terrifying power of destruction.

The Lightning Winged Demonic Eagle couldn't even let out a cry. Its massive body froze in mid-air for an instant.

"Bang!"

It exploded into scorched fragments scattered across the sky. Even its feathers were incinerated, leaving only a few wisps of purple Lightning Light flashing reluctantly in the air before finally being extinguished completely.

Silence.

Liu Mingyu and Liu Yuting stood frozen in place, their pupils violently contracting, their mouths slightly agape, unable to utter a single word.

Instantaneously killing a Third-Tier Magical Beast in one move?!

That was a terrifying existence equivalent to a six or seven-star Great Dou Master. Even their father would only choose to turn tail and run!

"Bro-Brother Jiang!"

Liu Mingyu's voice trembled, his throat so dry it felt like it was stuffed with sand.

"What kind of flame did you just use?"

Jiang Donghua withdrew his hand. The azure flame quietly dissipated as if it had never appeared. He glanced indifferently at the brother and sister, his tone calm as if he had merely crushed an ant.

"Let's hurry along. Don't waste time."

After speaking, he walked straight ahead, his back appearing especially solitary and aloof in the dark valley.

Liu Yuting took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her frantically pounding heart, and whispered.

"Brother, Big Brother Jiang's strength has probably already reached the Dou Ling stage!"

Liu Mingyu swallowed hard and said with a wry smile.

"More than just Dou Ling? I've never even seen that kind of flame before. Compared to a little over a year ago, this guy is practically a being of heaven and earth?"

As the three continued deeper into the Black Abyss Valley, the surrounding magical beasts increased in rank. Almost every single one reached the Third-Tier Magical Beast level, or even the Fourth-Tier.

However, in front of Jiang Donghua, these fierce magical beasts were like paper cutouts. They often couldn't even withstand a single strike before being completely incinerated by that azure flame.

The brother and sister gradually moved from shock to numbness, eventually being relegated to the role of assistants, responsible for dissecting the magical beast corpses and collecting valuable materials.

"Crack!"

Liu Mingyu split open the head of an Iron Armored Earth Dragon, a Third-Tier Magical Beast, with one slash. He dug out a magical core glowing with an earthy yellow light, wiped the sweat from his brow, and couldn't help but mutter.

"Doesn't this training trip feel more like we're just here to be manual laborers?"

Liu Yuting, who was using her profound ice spirit blade to strip the scales off another magical beast, let out a soft laugh upon hearing him.

"Brother, being able to follow Big Brother Jiang and witness so many high-tier magical beasts is already an enormous stroke of luck. How can you complain?"

Liu Mingyu pouted, then suddenly lowered his voice.

"But, have you noticed that Big Brother Jiang's flame seems a little strange?"

Liu Yuting paused her movements, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

"You felt it too?"

"Yeah!"

Liu Mingyu leaned closer and said secretively.

"That flame is clearly scorching hot, yet every time I get close, there's a bone-chilling coldness. It's truly like ice and fire merging!"

Liu Yuting nodded thoughtfully.

"Indeed. My Cold Marrow Spirit Body is extremely sensitive to icy power, but Big Brother Jiang's flame gives me an inexplicable sense of oppression!"

The two exchanged glances, finally unable to suppress their curiosity.

"Brother Jiang!"

Liu Mingyu called out, gathering his courage.

"What exactly is the origin of your flame? Why is it both hot and cold? Are you, like my sister, also a special physique?"

Jiang Donghua was standing not far away. Hearing this, he turned around and swept his gaze lightly over them.

"No."

He shook his head, his tone calm.

"This is Beast Fire."

"Beast Fire?"

The brother and sister spoke in unison, their faces full of confusion.

Jiang Donghua flicked his finger, and a wisp of azure flame quietly appeared, slowly dancing in his palm.

The outer edge of the flame was scorching hot like lava, but its core radiated an extreme chill, as if it could freeze the soul.

"Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire, taken from a Sixth-Tier Demonic Beast—the Profound Flame Cold Flood Dragon."

He explained indifferently.

"This type of magical beast is born where extreme cold and extreme heat intersect. The flame within its body possesses both extreme attributes, making it a relatively rare Beast Fire."

"A Sixth-Tier Demonic Beast?!"

Liu Mingyu sucked in a cold breath.

"Doesn't that equate to a human Dou Huang expert?!"

Jiang Donghua nodded slightly.

"The Profound Flame Cold Flood Dragon is considered a top existence among Sixth-Tier Demonic Beasts, so its Beast Fire is naturally not weak."

Liu Yuting stared at the wisp of flame, her eyes filled with shock.

Jiang Donghua put away the flame, interrupting her.

"No matter how strong a Beast Fire is, it cannot compare to a true special physique. If your Cold Marrow Spirit Body fully awakens, its potential is far beyond what a single Beast Fire can offer."

Jiang Donghua looked at the mountain of magical beast materials piled before him, sighed softly, and turned to the brother and sister.

"Actually, there were two reasons I brought you along this time: one was to help you gain experience, and the second was to have some help."

His tone was still calm, but it held a rare hint of patience.

"If we go any deeper, the situation will become very dangerous, and I might not be able to guarantee your safety."

He pointed to the valuable magical beast materials on the ground.

"Pick a few items for yourselves. Consider it your reward for this trip."

Liu Mingyu and Liu Yuting exchanged glances, both feeling a little embarrassed. They knew very well that Jiang Donghua had killed nearly all these magical beasts alone; they had merely followed behind to collect the spoils.

"Big Brother Jiang."

Liu Yuting spoke hesitantly.

"Don't be so wishy-washy."

Jiang Donghua frowned.

"Opportunities like this are rare. These materials are priceless treasures outside."

Hearing this, Liu Mingyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately squatted down and began searching.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"