Xu Nian was somewhat surprised; the strength of these three exotic beasts in front of him was anything but ordinary.

    The two black apes were clearly of the Silver Moon Battle Sect Level, and both were Two-star Silver Moon Level exotic beasts.

    As for the Giant Hou, it was even more extraordinary. Although it was also of the Two-star Silver Moon Battle Sect Level, its fighting power was comparable to that of a Three-star Silver Moon Battle Sect Level exotic beast.

    As a descendant of the Ancient Fierce Beast Divine Hou, even if the divine beast bloodline in its body was diluted, it was still beyond comparison with ordinary exotic beasts.

    "Roar!"

    The Giant Hou let out a terrifying roar that shook the mountains and forests.

    It had a form akin to a Qilin, its body covered in exceptionally tough scale armor, adorned with dazzling blue patterns, and surrounded by black miasma, its ferocity indescribable.

    The Ancient Fierce Beast Divine Hou, just like the Ancient Golden Crow Divine Eagle, fed on dragons, and the Divine Hou had a particular craving for dragon brains. Naturally brutal, it was the sworn enemy of the Dragon Clan.

    Although the Giant Hou in front of them was far from as powerful as its ancestor, the Divine Hou, it had inherited the brutality of the Ancient Fierce Beast Divine Hou.

    At this moment, this Giant Hou exotic beast was battling two equally ranked giant apes and was not falling behind at all. It was even overpowering the two giant apes.

    "Roar!"

    With a fierce roar, the Giant Hou lunged forward, its terrifying claws tearing open the chest of a giant ape, leaving four deep bloody marks.

    At the same time, with a whip of its tail, which was like an iron flail, it struck another giant ape so hard that it was thrown to the ground.

    Ferocious, domineering!

    Quite as if it were born for battle by the gods themselves.

    Han Xin and Yun Lan, upon seeing this scene, both had faces of shock. This Giant Hou was just too terrifying; if they were to face it, they probably wouldn''t even have the chance to fight back, and a single sweep of its tail could turn them into mush.

    Although Xu Nian was a bit surprised, his heart was somewhat excited. The battle of this Giant Hou stirred a boiling sensation in his blood.

    The spectators outside the arena were also astonished, for even through the Xuan Tian Mirror, they could feel the savage aura of the Giant Hou.

    "They must be fighting over something, otherwise they wouldn''t be so desperate," Yun Lan commented.

    Xu Nian and Han Xin both nodded in agreement, having noticed this as well. Yet, they were both curious as to what could make these three exotic beasts so desperate.

    "Roar!"

    Just as Xu Nian and the others were puzzled, the Giant Hou had completely gained the upper hand. Its sharp fangs bit into the neck of a giant ape and violently tore off a large piece of flesh. Explore more adventures at empire

    Although he possessed top-tier talent, that couldn''t be traded for actual cultivation; only by battling through blood and fire could one become a true powerhouse.

    This was the iron law of this world, an eternal and unchanging rule.

    Since the Giant Hou was so brutally powerful, then I, Xu Nian, would have to be even more brutal and more powerful!

    Xu Nian harnessed the momentum from his previous leap from the tree, streaking across the sky at high speed, his Xuan Iron Sword not hesitating for a moment as he decisively slashed down.

    The sword light was menacing, twelve sword shadows appeared out of thin air.

    The Gale Sword Technique had reached a ''Subtle'' mastery with Xu Nian.

    The twelve slashes crossed the void like an illusion, exceptionally dazzling and sharp.

    "Gale Sword Technique with twelve sword shadows? Am I seeing this right?" On the plaza, the students who had practiced the Gale Sword Technique were dumbfounded.

    Wasn''t the Gale Sword Technique only capable of producing five sword shadows? How did it become twelve with Xu Nian?

    Was it because he was handsome, so he got seven more sword shadows?

    Not only were the Academy members shocked, but the Elders and Deans seated on the high platform, including Leng Yanran, were also astounded.

    "Modifying the Sword Technique, that''s something probably only a Holy Level expert could do, right? Could it be that this kid has the backing of a Holy Level master?" Spiritual Academy Director Chen Hong spoke up.

    Hearing this, Leng Yanran''s eyebrows slightly furrowed, murmuring to herself, "Xu Nian, what kind of secrets are you hiding?"

    "Clang!"

    Just as everyone was reeling in amazement, Xu Nian''s sword had already struck the Giant Hou, tearing its scale armor and leaving twelve bloody marks.

    However, these wounds were not deep enough to be fatal.

    "Roar!"

    The Giant Hou roared in pain, issuing a heaven-shaking roar at Xu Nian.

    The remaining one eye fixed on Xu Nian, filled with rage and a hint of greed.

    Dragon Energy!

    Indeed, the Dragon Energy emanating from Xu Nian had attracted the Giant Hou, awakening the most primal instincts deep within its bloodline.

    After unleashing his sword strike, Xu Nian quickly retreated at high speed; he wasn''t confident enough to engage in a head-on clash with the Giant Hou.

    Even though Xu Nian withdrew promptly, the Giant Hou''s roar still made his scalp tingle and his eardrums felt like splitting.