CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 398: BATTLE WITH THE WHITE-WINGED GRIFFIN

Lianyushan, Lu Changfeng, and Lu Ping all expanded their Divine Sense, carefully searching Lianyushan.

Before long, both of them detected the traces of a Demon Beast.

The Demon Beast belonged to the raptor category, resembling the one Ah Mann described.

At this moment, it was perched on the cliff, inside a wide, dark nest, extremely conspicuous.

"This is a White-winged Griffin, Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment."

With his extensive experience, Lu Ping instantly recognized the origin of the Demon Beast, precisely the one marked in the hidden affairs.

"A White-winged Griffin, how did it appear in Lushan County?"

"If I recall correctly, this White-winged Griffin is a species from the Southern Wilderness of the Chu Kingdom."

Lu Changfeng, familiar with such Demon Beasts, couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

"You don’t need to worry about that now, just deal with it first."

Lu Ping knew why the White-winged Griffin was here, but now was not the time to discuss it.

First, eliminate the Demon Beast.

Other matters could be discussed later.

Swish!

Even before Lu Changfeng could make a move, the White-winged Griffin, perched in its cliff nest, noticed the human figure of Lu Yuanshan, and its eyes immediately glinted with a predatory greed.

It spread its large wings, which extended to a size of three to four zhang, and with a gentle flap, its massive body lifted off the ground, stirring up a strong wind, soaring across like a small mountain, attacking Lu Changfeng.

The hunting of Demon Beasts stemmed from an instinctual craving for food.

Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts were no different.

"Be careful."

Seeing the White-winged Griffin launch the attack first, Lu Ping sent a communication warning.

"Father, you’re underestimating me!"

Lu Changfeng laughed heartily, stepping onto the Blazing Heaven Sword, summoning the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber first.

As soon as this Magical Artifact appeared, Lu Changfeng injected it with Magical Power, controlling the Sky-breaking Slash, meeting the White-winged Griffin head-on with a strike.

The White-winged Griffin flew through the air; despite its enormous size, it was exceptionally agile when in motion.

Its wings created immense lift, carrying it suddenly higher.

When the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber approached within two to three feet, it leaped and evaded, causing Lu Changfeng’s strike to miss.

"This creature is incredibly fast!"

Remarking on the White-winged Griffin’s nimbleness, after witnessing his slash miss, Lu Changfeng couldn’t help but murmur, remotely controlling the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber to return.

Avoiding Lu Changfeng’s attack, this only angered the White-winged Griffin, its roar echoing loudly, diving from the sky, extending its sharp claws towards Lu Changfeng.

Those claws measured the size of two palms, and their hardness rivaled a Tier Two Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact. Not just humans, even a boulder would be shredded to pieces if caught.

The claws sliced through the void, emitting a sharp tearing sound of air, with beams of cold light, extremely eye-catching.

With this clawed strike, any Demon Beast of the same realm ensnared could only face ruin, unable to break free.

Lu Changfeng dared not be careless, maneuvering the Blazing Heaven Sword rapidly to evade, though this had little effect.

In the air, the White-winged Griffin had a powerful innate advantage, able to change its attack direction freely, moving swiftly through the air, flying wherever it wished, its speed surpassing Lu Changfeng’s Sword Flight.

Lu Changfeng, in aerial combat with the White-winged Griffin, was at a disadvantage, slower than the Griffin.

Swoosh!

The swooping strike forced Lu Changfeng to dodge to the side. Before he could celebrate escaping that strike, the Griffin clawed at empty space where Lu Changfeng had been. The air friction from its claws made a shrill sound, unsettling Lu Changfeng.

If hit, he could fall here.

"Strike, gain the initiative."

Missing the first strike, preparing for another, Lu Ping’s reminder echoed.

Lu Changfeng knew this battle favored the White-winged Griffin environment-wise.

Immediately, he wielded the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber, launching a brilliant blade light into the air, slashing towards the Griffin.

Against the approaching powerful blade, the White-winged Griffin was forced to defend, roaring angrily, its massive mouth gathering Foundation Establishment Demon Power swiftly, spewing a snow-white magical torrent at the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber.

The two clashed mid-air, producing a tremendous booming sound.

The Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber was driven back several feet by the snow-white magical torrent, its power significantly reduced, unable to strike the Griffin.

The majority of the torrent, undeterred by the Saber, pierced the void, descending, shooting into the forest.

Rumbling.

Instantly, trees exploded, the ground shook like an earthquake, a terrifying scene. The attacked area visibly charred over several dozen zhang.

This snow-white magical torrent was the Griffin’s Lifebound Divine Technique, easily penetrating a Tier Two Defensive Spiritual Artifact.

If not for the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber being a Tier Three Spiritual Artifact, a single strike could have cost Lu Changfeng a treasured artifact.

"This Demon Beast’s strength is indeed remarkable."

After a few exchanges, gauging roughly the opponent’s capabilities, Lu Changfeng continued to try using the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber, slicing toward one of the Griffin’s wings.

This time, the Griffin didn’t use its Lifebound Divine Technique but instead relied on explosive force, swiftly moving its large wings, easily dodging the Saber’s attack.

Unyielding, Lu Changfeng controlled the artifact for another strike.

In just a few exchanges, Lu Changfeng unleashed over a dozen strikes, each dodged with ease, realizing his Saber couldn’t hurt the creature.

The beast’s speed was simply too fast.

If a chance was possible, it would require closing in for a direct assault.

Stowing the Celestial Ruins Godslaying Saber, Lu Changfeng tapped his Storage Bag, retrieving the Vermilion Bird Mirror.

Once the Vermilion Bird Mirror appeared, injecting it with a surge of Magical Power, the Griffin, preparing another Lifebound Divine Technique, glowed snow-white from its mouth, glaring like a white sun.

It expelled the white magical torrent, as thick as a water bucket, racing towards Lu Changfeng, incredibly fast.

By now, Lu Changfeng activated the Vermilion Bird Mirror, facing the Griffin. Under Lu Ping’s watchful eye, ripples formed on the Mirror’s surface.