91: Chapter 91 Slaying a Qi Condensation Realm Demon Beast

Leaving Qingmu Town, Ye Tian did not choose the relatively safe official road, but instead stepped into the Duanfeng Mountain Range to the north.

This mountain range got its name because its main Peak towered into the clouds, and the mountain slopes were steep; it was said that even fierce winds would be cut off abruptly upon reaching this point.

Stretching for thousands of miles, the mountain range lay between the southern part of the Northern Region and the core area, making it the most direct path to Liuli City.

Once inside the Duanfeng Mountain, the towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, and sunlight could barely shine through.

Ye Tian converged his aura and advanced through the dense forest.

He did not yet know any sophisticated movement techniques, but relying on his Physical Body after Cultivating the Dragon Elephant Art, he leaped between rocks and trees, and his speed was not slow at all.

Just as Zhong Zhenyue had said, Yao Beasts ran rampant in the Duanfeng Mountain.

In the first few days, Ye Tian mostly encountered Yao Beasts at the Qi Gathering Realm level.

Such as the thick-skinned "Iron-Backed Pig", the swift "Shadow Wolf", and even the "Yellow-Core Python" that everyone avoided...

However, these Vicious Beasts, which were enough to cause headaches for ordinary Qi Gathering Realm Martial Artists, were vulnerable before Ye Tian.

He did not even need to use Martial Skills; relying solely on the strength of his Physical Body, each punch and kick contained the power to split rocks.

Often, as soon as a Yao Beast lunged, it would have its skull shattered by his punch or its spine kicked in by his foot, killing it easily, after which he would collect the valuable Materials.

The Materials from these low-level Yao Beasts were of little use to him, but they added up, and he could exchange them for some Spirit Stones.

After traveling like this for four days, Ye Tian had penetrated deep into the hinterland of Duanfeng Mountain.

The environment became increasingly treacherous, and the strength of the Yao Beasts he encountered gradually increased, with some appearing that were comparable to the eighth or ninth stage of the Qi Gathering Realm, but they still posed no threat to Ye Tian.

His actual combat experience also continued to enrich itself through battles with these Yao Beasts.

On the fifth day, when Ye Tian passed through a valley filled with rocks and swirling mist, a strong sense of crisis suddenly rose in his heart!

"Roar!"

A deafening roar came from the depths of the valley, shaking the surrounding rocks until they fell!

Immediately following, a violent aura quickly locked onto Ye Tian!

A Ningyuan Realm Yao Beast!

Ye Tian's eyes narrowed, and he stopped, looking into the depths of the mist.

A giant beast, as large as a house, slowly walked out.

This beast resembled a fierce tiger, but its body was covered in dark golden scales, with a single horn on its forehead, and its scarlet pupils were filled with bloodlust. The Yao energy fluctuations emanating from its entire body had reached the Peak of the Ningyuan Realm First Stage!

"Golden-Armored Zhen Beast!"

Ye Tian recognized this type of Yao Beast known for its defensive capabilities.

Although there was only a one-character difference between a Yao Beast and a Vicious Beast, they were as different as heaven and earth.

It had already condensed a Yao energy core within its body, and its strength far exceeded that of human Martial Artists of the same rank; it was a true overlord-level existence in the Duanfeng Mountain!

The Golden-Armored Zhen Beast clearly regarded Ye Tian as prey invading its territory. It let out a low roar, its four hooves stomping on the ground, causing the ground to tremble slightly. Its massive body erupted with astonishing speed as it lunged fiercely towards Ye Tian!

Its sharp claws brought with them a shrill whistling sound!

"Well come!" Ye Tian was not alarmed but delighted, his Battle Intent rising in his eyes!

This was an excellent opponent!

He did not lower his guard, running the Nine Revolutions Purple Heart Art to its full capacity, with his Ningyuan Realm true Qi flowing like a torrent!

Facing this powerful lunge, he did not choose to clash head-on, but instead shifted his feet, his body sliding to the side—a natural reaction honed from long-term battles with countless Yao Beasts.

Boom!

The Zhen Beast's claws struck where Ye Tian had originally stood, and a claw mark instantly appeared on the ground, with gravel flying everywhere!

Missing its strike, the Zhen Beast roared, and its thick tail swept over with fierce wind!

Ye Tian flashed again, seizing the opportunity, his right fist clenched tight, Dragon-Elephant Power surfacing, and the Overlapping Wave Fist's triple hidden energy instantly condensed!

"Overlapping Wave Fist, break!"

He shouted in a low voice and threw a punch towards the Zhen Beast's waist and abdomen!

Bang!

Fist and scales collided, emitting a muffled sound!

The Zhen Beast's body shook, and it let out a pained roar. Ye Tian was also forced back two steps by the recoil, a slight numbness traveling up his fist.

"Such strong defense!"

Ye Tian was secretly shocked. The Golden-Armored Zhen Beast's scales lived up to their reputation; the hidden energy of the Overlapping Wave Fist had been mostly neutralized, failing to cause fatal damage.

The Zhen Beast was completely enraged, its attacks becoming even more violent. Claws, fangs, and its long tail attacked in turns, destroying the surrounding rocks and trees into a mess.

Ye Tian focused on dealing with it, his speed reaching its limit, dodging within the Zhen Beast's relentless attacks while searching for flaws.

He no longer easily clashed head-on with the opponent, but instead maneuvered constantly, using fists, palms, and fingers alternately, specifically attacking the Zhen Beast's eyes, joints, waist, and abdomen, among other weak points.

The battle was extremely intense, and Ye Tian brought his own strength into full play.

His thick true Qi acted as the backing for him to continuously unleash Martial Skills.

His powerful Physical Body protected him.

His combat awareness allowed him to fight this Ningyuan Realm Yao Beast to a standstill, despite his Martial Skills not being high-grade.

Unable to win for a long time, the Zhen Beast grew increasingly irritable. It suddenly opened its mouth, and a dense amount of Yao energy gathered within, forming an energy ball filled with a destructive aura!

"Innate Divine Ability?"

Ye Tian's pupils constricted; he knew he couldn't let it release it!

He made a prompt decision and held nothing back. The true Qi in his body surged madly into his right fist, and a Dragon-Elephant phantom flashed behind him and vanished!

"Go to hell!"

He rushed straight towards the energy ball that was about to be spewed out, and in the nick of time, threw a punch!

This punch condensed all his strength at this moment!

Rumble!

The fist force collided with the energy ball!

Blinding light erupted, and a terrifying energy shockwave scattered in all directions!

The stalemate lasted only for an instant before Ye Tian's fist force forcefully crushed the energy ball, then continued unabated, fiercely imprinting onto the Zhen Beast's skull!

Crack!

The sound of a skull shattering rang out!

The Golden-Armored Zhen Beast's body suddenly stiffened, the light in its pupils gradually dimmed, and it let out several unwilling wails before collapsing with a crash, kicking up a sky full of dust.

Ye Tian breathed slightly, looking at the dead Zhen Beast with a hint of satisfaction on his face.

This battle had been exhilarating, and he had gone all out.

He felt that his cultivation seemed to have loosened, and he was not far from the Ningyuan Realm Second Stage.

Then, Ye Tian skillfully dissected the Zhen Beast's skull and took out a golden-yellow core the size of a pigeon's egg, which contained pure Yao energy.

This was the value of a Ningyuan Realm Yao Beast; its core was a precious Material for refining Medicinal Pills and practicing secret techniques.

Putting away the core, Ye Tian did not linger and continued on his way.

During the subsequent journey, although he encountered some trouble, no more Ningyuan Realm Yao Beasts appeared.

Seven days later, he finally crossed the long Duanfeng Mountain Range.

When the view suddenly opened up and a plain appeared before his eyes, before long, a magnificent and grand giant city appeared at the end of the horizon.

The city walls were towering, built with massive black stones.

The city towers were majestic, with banners fluttering.

Liuli City!

Ye Tian stood at the foot of the mountain, gazing at the giant city, his eyes full of anticipation.

Compared to the city before him, Luo City and even Qingmu Town seemed as small as rural villages.

"Finally arrived..."