"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
For this reason, many cultivators sigh that spirit beasts are the true favorites of heaven and earth. Unlike us humans, who must endure countless tribulations to become immortals.
A series of bursts rang out as energy collided. The two flying swords controlled by Mia Miao were extremely cunning in their attacks, but the newly advanced fourth-rank Redfeather Crane was not only fast, but also incredibly tough.
The two flying swords couldn't do anything to it, so after just a few exchanges, the Redfeather Crane kept pressing forward, forcing Mia Miao to retreat again and again.
With no other choice, she released the defensive sword as well, and only with all three swords working together could she fight the Redfeather Crane to a standstill.
Seeing this, the Silver-Hair Daoist Master couldn't help but praise repeatedly. The Redfeather Crane had just reached fourth rank, yet it could already match Mia Miao at mid–Golden Core. Truly remarkable—it was worthy of its ancient bloodline.
Roar!
Just then, a soul-shaking roar suddenly echoed across the land, and a fist-sized orb of black light flashed, heading straight for Mia Miao's back.
"Not good, someone's attacking from behind!"
Mia Miao cried out in alarm, dodging to the side as a yellow earthen glow enveloped her body.
Crack!
The next moment, the black light crashed into Mia Miao's body. The yellow earthen shield shattered instantly, and the black light struck her directly.
Wah wah! Wah!
Mia Miao's body was sent flying like a dead leaf. In midair, she coughed up several mouthfuls of blood, clearly badly wounded by the black light.
The sudden turn of events left the Silver-Hair Daoist Master and the others stunned.
But in the next instant, a massive black figure appeared and swallowed the black light whole. Only then did everyone realize—the black light was the demon core of the Blackflame Tiger.
Demon core?
The Blackflame Tiger actually has a demon core now—doesn't that mean it's reached fourth rank as well?
For a moment, everyone stared in delight at the now larger Blackflame Tiger.
Just then, a venomous voice rang out—it was Mia Miao.
"Fine! You Jade Maiden Sect are just too much! I, Mia Miao, will remember what you did today. When I return again, it will be the day your sect is wiped out!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Mia Miao soared into the sky and entered her carriage. The carriage turned and vanished within moments.
Everyone watched Mia Miao leave. The joy they'd just felt from their two guardian beasts breaking through to fourth rank instantly vanished, replaced by deep worry—how would they face the Miao Clan's coming revenge?
Then, in a flash of crimson light, a majestic Redfeather Crane bathed in flames and towering several meters high appeared in front of Lena Ling.
"Lord Redfeather Crane!"
No one expected the Redfeather Crane to intervene and save Lena Ling. Lana Snow and the others were all stunned.
The Silver-Hair Daoist Master, however, watched the Redfeather Crane with delighted surprise. She realized the crane had broken through to fourth-rank spirit beast—otherwise, it couldn't have forced back a mid–Golden Core cultivator.
"Jade Maiden Sect, what is the meaning of this? Do you intend to make an enemy of the Miao Clan?"
Mia Miao furiously shouted at the Silver-Hair Daoist Master, Lana Snow, and the others.
Shayne Snow stepped forward and said loudly, "Senior Miao, please don't misunderstand. Lord Redfeather Crane is the spirit beast of our previous sect master—we have no way to command it. Its actions are entirely its own, so please don't take offense!"
"That's right, Senior Miao, we really can't command Lord Redfeather Crane!" As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced at Ian Song, who was tending to his own wounds nearby.
On hearing this, Mia Miao's face instantly darkened. "Hmph! Stop making excuses. You, get rid of this beast right now, or don't blame me for being rude!"
"Caw! Caw!"
Suddenly, the Redfeather Crane let out two extremely sharp cries, then transformed into a streak of fire and lunged at Mia Miao.
"Beast, you're asking for death!"
Seeing the Redfeather Crane charge at her, Mia Miao flew into a rage. She spat out three white flying swords, quickly forming sword seals—one sword guarded her body, while the other two turned into white streaks to meet the crane head-on.
"Lord Redfeather Crane, be careful!" Lana Snow couldn't help but shout.
"Don't worry, the Redfeather Crane is now a fourth-rank spirit beast. Even if it can't defeat Mia Miao, it won't be harmed!" The Silver-Hair Daoist Master saw Lana Snow's concern and spoke up.
"Ah, Lord Redfeather Crane actually became a fourth-rank spirit beast?"
Lana Snow was genuinely surprised. Spirit beasts are different from humans; unlike cultivators, who must overcome heavenly tribulations to reach the Golden Core stage, spirit beasts don't have to face such trials.
For this reason, many cultivators sigh that spirit beasts are the true favorites of heaven and earth. Unlike us humans, who must endure countless tribulations to become immortals.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A series of bursts rang out as energy collided. The two flying swords controlled by Mia Miao were extremely cunning in their attacks, but the newly advanced fourth-rank Redfeather Crane was not only fast, but also incredibly tough.
The two flying swords couldn't do anything to it, so after just a few exchanges, the Redfeather Crane kept pressing forward, forcing Mia Miao to retreat again and again.
With no other choice, she released the defensive sword as well, and only with all three swords working together could she fight the Redfeather Crane to a standstill.
Seeing this, the Silver-Hair Daoist Master couldn't help but praise repeatedly. The Redfeather Crane had just reached fourth rank, yet it could already match Mia Miao at mid–Golden Core. Truly remarkable—it was worthy of its ancient bloodline.
"Roar!"
Just then, a soul-shaking roar suddenly echoed across the land, and a fist-sized orb of black light flashed, heading straight for Mia Miao's back.
"Not good, someone's attacking from behind!"
Mia Miao cried out in alarm, dodging to the side as a yellow earthen glow enveloped her body.
Crack!
The next moment, the black light crashed into Mia Miao's body. The yellow earthen shield shattered instantly, and the black light struck her directly.
Wah wah! Wah!
Mia Miao's body was sent flying like a dead leaf. In midair, she coughed up several mouthfuls of blood, clearly badly wounded by the black light.
The sudden turn of events left the Silver-Hair Daoist Master and the others stunned.
But in the next instant, a massive black figure appeared and swallowed the black light whole. Only then did everyone realize—the black light was the demon core of the Blackflame Tiger.
Demon core?
The Blackflame Tiger actually has a demon core now—doesn't that mean it's reached fourth rank as well?
For a moment, everyone stared in delight at the now larger Blackflame Tiger.
Just then, a venomous voice rang out—it was Mia Miao.
"Fine! You Jade Maiden Sect are just too much! I, Mia Miao, will remember what you did today. When I return again, it will be the day your sect is wiped out!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Mia Miao soared into the sky and entered her carriage. The carriage turned and vanished within moments.
Everyone watched Mia Miao leave. The joy they'd just felt from their two guardian beasts breaking through to fourth rank instantly vanished, replaced by deep worry—how would they face the Miao Clan's coming revenge?
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