35: Here, please let me go!

Zhao Jun looked toward the east side of the village, his expression solemn and filled with worry.

Although Xiao Huang Village had the village protecting bell, if a demon stronger than the Fire Fox Demon arrived, Xiao Huang Village might be in danger!

As someone who had lived for over sixty years, he naturally understood the village protecting bell.

The Xiao Huang Village village protecting bell was a Low Grade Spiritual Artifact refined by the Great Xia Demon Suppression Hall, capable of detecting the aura of Demons, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls within a hundred-meter radius.

It could absorb the Spiritual Qi between Heaven and Earth and launch targeted sonic attacks against Demons, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls entering the hundred-meter range.

However, this autonomous attack was only effective against First-Order Demons, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls, and even against beings at First-Order Perfection, it could only suppress and deter them.

If Second-Tier Demons, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls came, the deterrent and suppressive power would be even weaker, and Xiao Huang Village might be...

For a moment, Zhao Jun's face was full of worry, and he didn't know what to do.

Beside him, Zhang Xiangwen's expression was even more solemn, and the worry in his eyes was deeper.

After all, he had already guessed that Chu Yuan must have gone to that valley.

Now that such a disturbance was happening over there, Chu Yuan might be... It's all my fault!

Zhang Xiangwen secretly blamed himself.

If he hadn't made that request, why would Chu Yuan have risked it alone?

In his view, Chu Yuan must have considered many things, believing that as the Village Chief, he was the pillar of the village and should not take risks.

Or perhaps, he felt that Zhang Yan couldn't lose him and didn't want him to take risks.

That was why he went alone.

Maybe if I hadn't made that request, Chu Yuan wouldn't have risked it either?!

Zhang Xiangwen blamed himself, his eyes filled with worry.

He prayed in his heart, hoping that Chu Yuan could return safely... On the other side.

Chu Yuan, the one Zhang Xiangwen was worried about, had completely restrained his aura and was moving through the valley like a phantom.

However, he was not leaving; instead, he was heading towards the depths of the valley.

In the end, he still couldn't resist his curiosity and decided to take a look.

He always felt in his heart that if he didn't go see it, he would regret it.

Chu Yuan's figure flickered through the forest, his senses fully open, wary of potential dangers around him.

Not long after.

Chu Yuan arrived at the depths of the valley.

He stood on a tall tree, his gaze fixed on the even deeper parts of the area.

When he clearly saw the scene before him, he couldn't help but gasp.

He saw four massive Yao Beasts standing in four directions, and they were all Second-Tier Demon Beasts!

The four Yao Beasts were a Middle Stage Demon Wolf, a Late Stage Golden Eagle, a Middle Stage Toad, and a Late Stage Black Python. The smallest one, the Toad, was larger than a cow.

Especially the Black Python, which was dozens of meters longan adult would likely be unable to wrap their arms around it.

What horrified Chu Yuan was far more than just this.

He saw that behind the four Yao Beasts, there were many First-Order Demonic Beasts belonging to their respective four clans, ranging from six or seven for the Golden Eagle's clan to over ten for others.

As for Yao Beasts from other clans?

There were some!

But none dared to approach; they only watched from afar, their eyes revealing both desire and deep apprehension.

“Damn, where did so many Yao Beasts come from?”

Chu Yuan cursed under his breath, his expression looking very grim.

If these Yao Beasts went to Xiao Huang Village, would the villagers have any chance of survival?

“But...”

“Why are they gathered here?”

Chu Yuan felt puzzled and quickly scanned the area around the four Second-Tier Demon Beasts.

Soon, he made a discovery.

He saw a small, half-man-tall tree on the small mound located in the center of the four Yao Beasts.

On that small tree, a golden-yellow fruit emitted an enticing fragrance, and the spiritual charm emanating from it was even richer than a Grade One spirit fruit.

Chu Yuan's heart stirred, and he immediately understood the reason why so many Yao Beasts had gathered.

“Although I don't know what it's used for, since so many Yao Beasts are fighting over it, it must not be simple.”

“Since that’s the case, I must also try to obtain this spirit fruit.”

Chu Yuan narrowed his eyes and thought to himself.

He currently possessed the primal divine crystal, a supreme treasure, but he sorely lacked original items to replicate!

Suddenly, the fragrance of the golden-yellow fruit became several times stronger.

The Yao Beasts also became restless, growling warnings at each other, the atmosphere becoming explosive.

Chu Yuan was secretly delighted, entertaining the idea of reaping the benefits of the conflict.

Once they fought amongst themselves and suffered heavy losses, he might be able to seize the opportunity to take the fruit, and perhaps even eliminate some Yao Beasts.

As for whether he would encounter the situation of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it, that didn't matter!

If an oriole appeared, he could just replicate one of those golden-yellow fruits and throw it out, allowing the orioles to fight among themselves again.

Thinking of this, Chu Yuan's eyes moved slightly, and he descended from the treetop and stealthily snuck closer.

Of course, he still remained outside the safe distance and did not get too close.

On the Yao Beast side, seeing that the fruit was about to ripen, the battle was imminent.

The Golden Eagle couldn't hold back its Qi and launched the first attack, pouncing on the Demon Wolf.

The Demon Wolf's pupils contracted, and it narrowly dodged. Then, fierce light flashed in its eyes, and it lunged toward the Golden Eagle.

At the same time, the Black Python and the Toad also joined the fray, and the four demons engaged in a chaotic battle.

And the First-Order Demonic Beasts of the four clans following them also started fighting chaotically.

For a time, roars echoed continuously throughout the valley, and the blood of the Yao Beasts splattered everywhere.

Even the First-Order Demonic Beasts outside the four clans were quickly drawn into the battlefield.

The scene was a complete mess!

As time passed, more than half of the Yao Beasts were killed or injured, having completely gone berserk.

Not long after, the Yao Beast Toad and the Yao Beast Demon Wolf were declared eliminated due to their slightly lower strength.

The Black Python and the Golden Eagle, the two remaining Yao Beasts, then began their final contest.

Seeing this, Chu Yuan hesitated no longer, immediately restrained his aura, and slowly approached.

Perhaps the concealment effect of the primal divine crystal was too good, as none of them noticed his presence.

Chu Yuan arrived near the small tree, suddenly erupted, and accelerated to the maximum speed.

“Roar!”

“Gurgle!”

“Audacious little thief!”

Three angry roars sounded, and Chu Yuan's pupils couldn't help but contractthere really was an “Oriole”?

He didn't have time to think, so he snatched the golden-yellow fruit and threw it into the primal origin space.

He clenched his fist slightly and hastily retreated, barely dodging the three incoming attacks.

At the same time, with a slight movement of his mind, he replicated one of the fruits.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, he threw the replicated fruit out.

The golden-yellow fruit arced through the air and flew toward where the “Oriole” was located.

“Take it, please spare me!”

Chu Yuan shouted in a deep voice, “I didn't know Senior was here, otherwise I wouldn't have acted!”

His words were rushed, and at the same time, he rapidly retreated, quickly moving away from the battlefield.

Over there, although the golden-yellow fruit was a replica, it was still real.

The Golden Eagle and the Black Python were both distracted by the fruit and naturally wouldn't care about Chu Yuan's life or death.

“What an audacious little thief! That trick of shifting the blame is impressive!”

A delicate shout rang out, and a girl dressed in a yellow dress appeared, clutching the fruit in her hand.

Her tone was full of anger and helplessness.

However, facing the two Yao Beasts lunging toward her, she could only temporarily let Chu Yuan go.