Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 68: Iron Lin Demon Tiger

Zhu Qiniang had a keen sense of perception. The demonic beast was still a thousand zhang away from them, but she could already sense the strong aura emanating from it.

She was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, having condensed a trace of true essence. She was only a step away from opening her spiritual aperture and completing Foundation Building.

With her trace of true essence, Zhu Qiniang knew that the demonic beast was coming for her.

Second-stage demonic beasts were not inferior to humans in intelligence. If the demonic beast were to charge into the courtyard, with its sharp perception, it would immediately detect all of them. No beast-driving talisman would be of any use.

Zhu Qiniang didn't know why the demonic beast was coming for her, but she didn't have time to think about it now.

If they delayed any longer, it would bring trouble to Gao Xian and Da Niu as well.

Zhu Qiniang gave a brief instruction and hurriedly left the room with her sword.

Gao Xian quickly followed Zhu Qiniang and grabbed her hand. "I'm coming with you!"

Without hesitation, Zhu Qiniang forcefully shook off Gao Xian's hand. "Don't be foolish. It's coming for me. You following me will only be a burden."

"Take the Qing Frost Sword."

With time running out, Gao Xian didn't explain to Zhu Qiniang. He directly took out the Qing Frost Sword and threw it to her. Only this top-grade sword could threaten a second-stage demonic beast.

Zhu Qiniang took the Qing Frost Sword and nodded. "I'm going."

Without waiting for Gao Xian to speak, Zhu Qiniang had already used the Wind Riding Technique to leap over the wall.

Da Niu's reaction was much slower than the two of them. It was only at this moment that he ran out. "Brother, Seventh Sister, I... I'm coming with you!"

"You stay and guard the house."

Gao Xian still didn't trust Zhu Qiniang completely. After hastily instructing Da Niu, he also used the Wind Riding Technique to follow in the direction Zhu Qiniang had gone.

By the time Gao Xian leaped over the wall, Zhu Qiniang's figure was nowhere to be seen.

This area was the core region of Feima Market, with various houses and buildings everywhere.

Gao Xian jumped onto a chimney of a house and looked into the distance.

Under the bright moonlight, the accumulated snow on the roofs of the houses was very conspicuous, making the areas where the moonlight couldn't reach even darker.

The strong contrast between light and darkness divided the space into patches, with numerous figures running around in each patch of light and darkness.

Gao Xian knew that these figures were cultivators who were frightened by the demonic beast and fleeing, but Zhu Qiniang was not among them.

A second-stage demonic beast suddenly broke into the central area of Feima Market, which exceeded the expectations of many cultivators. No one dared to stop and fight the demonic beast.

Gao Xian also saw the second-stage demonic beast. It stood on a rooftop, looking around with its flickering red eyes, seemingly hesitating.

It didn't seem very interested in the numerous cultivators fleeing in all directions, but was searching for a specific target.

The moonlight shone on the demonic beast, illuminating its iron-blue scales, making them shimmer.

This demonic beast looked very much like a tiger, even taller than the Ironback Azure Wolf that Gao Xian had killed. However, its body muscles were noticeably more symmetrical and strong, giving its tall body a smooth curve.

Anyone with a bit of common sense would know that this thing must be very fast and have explosive power.

The scales covering its entire body made its defense extremely strong.

Gao Xian didn't know much about demonic beasts, but he recognized the one in front of him: the Iron Lin Demon Tiger.

This second-stage Iron Lin Demon Tiger was very famous. It had killed countless cultivators in the depths of the Tengshe Mountain.

The area where the Iron Lin Demon Tiger was active had become a recognized forbidden zone.

It was unknown why this Iron Lin Demon Tiger had been lured to Feima Market.

Leaving the complex environment of the mountain and running into a market full of cultivators was actually very dangerous for a demonic beast.

After all, there were too many cultivators here. If they were to unite and fight against it, even a second-stage demonic beast wouldn't be able to withstand it.

However, the cultivators were all scattered and no one dared to risk their lives against the Iron Lin Demon Tiger.

Everyone's idea was simple: as long as they could run faster than the cultivators next to them, it would be enough.

Gao Xian noticed that the Iron Scale Demon Tiger's gaze was scanning the surroundings, so he didn't dare to be careless and quickly activated the Shadowless Robe.

A faint water-like light descended, completely covering Gao Xian like a huge cloak, causing his shadow on the roof's accumulated snow to disappear.

Gao Xian and Qi Niang had tested it before. When he wore the Shadowless Robe, Qi Niang couldn't detect him within seven steps.

Within a distance of seven steps, although Qi Niang couldn't see him, she could sense something unusual.

The specific situation also depends on the environment and cannot be generalized.

With such a distance and many cultivators running around below, Gao Xian believed that the Iron Scale Demon Tiger shouldn't be able to see through the Shadowless Robe.

Sure enough, the Iron Scale Demon Tiger's gaze swept over his position, but it didn't show any abnormalities.

In fact, the Iron Scale Demon Tiger only hesitated for a moment before accurately identifying a direction and swiftly rushing towards it.

The Iron Scale Demon Tiger had strong and powerful limbs, but its huge body appeared unusually agile. It could easily run on the walls and even stand upright on the wall's surface at a right angle.

After a few leaps, the Iron Scale Demon Tiger disappeared.

Gao Xian felt that something was not right, so he activated the Fragrance Sensing Technique.

When he cast the spell, the water-like fluctuations inevitably appeared on the surface of the Shadowless Robe wrapped around his body.

Fortunately, there was no one around to see this somewhat strange scene.

With the Fragrance Sensing Technique, Gao Xian could sense thousands of different smells in the air.

Among these countless smells, Gao Xian quickly filtered out the scent of Zhu Qi Niang.

To Gao Xian, Qi Niang's scent was like intermittent light strips floating in the darkness, clearly indicating Zhu Qi Niang's whereabouts.

Gao Xian then locked onto the scent of the Iron Scale Demon Tiger, which was much stronger.

The scent left by the Iron Scale Demon Tiger was like a street lamp, clearly indicating the direction.

The scent traces left by Qi Niang and the Iron Scale Demon Tiger overlapped for the most part.

Through the Fragrance Sensing Technique, Gao Xian could almost confirm that the Iron Scale Demon Tiger was indeed chasing after Qi Niang.

"I wonder who plotted against Qi Niang. This is troublesome..." Gao Xian immediately realized that Qi Niang was in big trouble.

Whether it was physical strength or magical power, Qi Niang couldn't compare to the Iron Scale Demon Tiger. If they continued to chase, Qi Niang would have nowhere to escape and would undoubtedly die.

If he went to help, the highest possibility was that he would die together with Qi Niang.

When it came to his own life, how could Gao Xian not think more?

"Qi Niang helped him, and he also helped Qi Niang. Killing Zhu Hong'an was their joint plan, and Qi Niang also gained many benefits. It can't be said that he doesn't owe Qi Niang anything..."

Gao Xian hesitated, as he would be facing a second-stage demon beast, equivalent to a Foundation Building cultivator.

Normally, Foundation Building cultivators could completely crush Qi Refining cultivators. The two sides had a huge disparity in terms of strength.

The strength of a second-stage demon beast was even stronger than that of an ordinary Foundation Building cultivator.

He had used all his strength to deal with Yao Qingshuang, and he had almost no chance against a second-stage demon beast.

This was no joke. Loyalty had to be upheld even if it meant risking one's life!

However, Gao Xian only hesitated for a moment.

Comrades were meaningful only when they fought side by side. If he abandoned others at a critical moment, what kind of comrade would he be?

Even if he didn't go all out and risk his life to be with Qi Niang, he should at least try his best!

Gao Xian didn't rush to catch up. He sank his consciousness into his brow and opened the Moon and Wind Mirror.

During this time, he had accumulated quite a bit of humane spiritual light, so he should enhance his strength before taking action.

His gaze fell on the True Yang Spear and the Shadowless Robe. The current humane spiritual light could only elevate one of these spells to the level of Grandmaster Perfection.

Which one should he choose?

(End of this chapter)