CHAPTER 532: CHAPTER 531: RETREAT_1

The ferocious and overbearing Demon Dragon Palm Print swept out, rapidly filled Ling Chen’s line of sight, and came crushing down with a momentum that seemed to topple mountains and overturn seas.

Faced with this onslaught, Ling Chen was taken aback. Back then, he had only been able to compete with a powerful figure like Dong Shenglong, who was in the Sky Apex Realm Third Layer, thanks to the strength of the Human Emperor. If he were to fight based on his own prowess alone, he would certainly not be Dong Shenglong’s opponent.

Even the Dragon Demon Temple before him was not an opponent Ling Chen could defeat.

Of course, unless I were to unleash my full power again, perhaps I’d stand a chance. However, I’m not willing to do so unless absolutely necessary.

"Bright Moon Sword Art, Dragon-Slaying Style!"

Just as Ling Chen was about to make a desperate stand, Liu Feiyue had already acted. The Sword Light she unleashed struck the Demon Dragon squarely in its midsection. With a single stroke, she bisected the creature.

What formidable Swordsmanship. Ling Chen was astonished. Liu Feiyue truly lived up to her name as one of the Four Outstanding Talents. Even against a Top Sky Apex Strong, she wasn’t at a disadvantage and calmly broke the opponent’s sword techniques.

"Hmph! I’ll let you off today!"

A cold light flashed in the Dragon Demon Temple’s eyes. He suddenly produced a metal pill and smashed it forcefully onto the ground. The moment the pill struck the earth, it exploded, unleashing a monstrous black fog.

"Trying to escape? Stop him quickly!" Xue Wu Ya shouted, about to draw his sword and give chase.

"Forget it," Bai Xu’an said, waving her hand dismissively. "That man is a Top Sky Apex Strong. If he truly wants to leave, we can’t stop him."

A Top Sky Apex Strong could walk on air; if he intended to escape, they would never catch him. Moreover, he was clearly well-prepared.

As expected, when the black fog dissipated, the Dragon Demon Temple and the Exotic Demon Beast had vanished from their original location without a trace.

To think I’d get involved with a Top Sky Apex Strong. The astonishment in Ling Chen’s eyes took a long time to fade. Top Sky Apex Strongs in the Jianghu are all renowned figures. This person shouldn’t be a nobody, then.

"If I’m not mistaken," Liu Feiyue said, observing, "judging by his moves, he should be the Great Protector of the Myriad Beasts Sect, known as Dragon Demon Temple."

"The Great Protector of the Myriad Beasts Sect?" Ling Chen’s eyebrows knitted slightly. Could this Exotic Beast be connected to the Myriad Beasts Sect?

Could it be? Ling Chen’s eyes suddenly flickered. He remembered the malignant embryo he had encountered in the Blood Refining Sect. Wasn’t that the thing the Myriad Beasts Sect was raising in the Blood Refining Sect? Could the Exotic Beast from just now be that same malignant embryo? To have grown so large in just over half a year... its growth rate is simply terrifying.

"Ling Chen, what’s wrong?" Liu Feiyue asked, noticing the change in his expression.

"We might be in trouble," Ling Chen said, his eyebrows furrowing deeper. Given this Exotic Demon Beast’s growth rate, it won’t be long before it reaches Fourth Grade, or even higher. By then, hardly anyone in the entire Martial World will be able to match it.

"What kind of trouble?" Liu Feiyue’s pretty face showed surprise as she asked, knowing Ling Chen wasn’t one to exaggerate.

"The entire Martial World might face a major disaster," Ling Chen said, shaking his head. The threat of this Exotic Beast is greater than any other. The Myriad Beasts Sect probably intends to use it to dominate the Martial World, but the outcome might not be as wonderful as they imagine. As the Exotic Demon Beast grows, its Spiritual Wisdom also increases daily. In the end, it’ll be hard to say who is controlling whom, and who is using whom.

"Why do you say that?" Liu Feiyue asked, surprised.

"Half a year ago, I saw this Exotic Beast," Ling Chen explained, deciding not to hide anything. This matter was too serious; the more people who knew, the better they could prepare. "Back then, even an ordinary warrior could have easily destroyed it. But just now, as you all saw, this beast’s strength... forget warriors, even a Top Sky Apex Strong might find it hard to kill. Compared to half a year ago, it’s like night and day."

"Are you saying that half a year ago, this Exotic Beast was weaker than an ordinary warrior, yet now it possesses terrifying strength rivaling a Fourth Grade Exotic Beast?" A look of disbelief spread across Bai Xu’an’s face. Anyone would find such a claim hard to believe.

"Maybe you saw wrong, Ling Chen. Is there really an Exotic Beast in the world that can reach such a level within half a year?" Xue Wu Ya and Wei Qingyi both shook their heads. If what Ling Chen said was true, it was too astounding.

"In this matter, it’s better to believe it than not," Liu Feiyue said, waving her hand. "The Myriad Beasts Sect has conducted deep research on Exotic Beasts. They are not only adept at using beast blood to cultivate and strengthen themselves but are also developing new breeds of Exotic Beasts. According to our intelligence, they seem to have obtained an ancient Secret Method capable of integrating several powerful Exotic Beasts to create a new species. If what Ling Chen says is true, I’m afraid the Exotic Beast we saw earlier is the result of the Myriad Beasts Sect’s research."

"I never expected such a thing to be real." Hearing Liu Feiyue’s words, Xue Wu Ya and Wei Qingyi exchanged glances. "So, we just let a monster that could potentially wreak havoc on the Martial World escape? Can we still catch up now?"

"It’s too late," Bai Xu’an said, shaking her head. She then looked at Liu Feiyue. "Fei Yue, this matter is of great importance and must be reported to the Sect Leader as soon as possible."

"Yes," Liu Feiyue agreed. "We are powerless in this. Only Master can decide what to do." The Myriad Beasts Sect’s conspiracy was no small matter, and only someone of her master’s caliber, the Cyan-robed Guest, could handle such a significant issue.

"I’ll send a messenger as soon as I return," Bai Xu’an nodded.

"Then, Junior Brother Xue Wu Ya and Junior Brother Wei Qingyi, please escort Sister Xuan back," Liu Feiyue instructed. "As for Ling Chen and I, we’ll go to Blackwater City. It’s the most populous and bustling place in the Black Sand Land. We might find some traces of the Dragon Demon Temple and that Exotic Beast there." With that, Liu Feiyue looked at Ling Chen.

"I am ready to heed Senior Sister’s commands," Ling Chen replied. He had a deep grudge against the Myriad Beasts Sect. If that Exotic Beast is allowed to mature, it will be a disaster for me too.

"Then let’s split up," Bai Xu’an said, then added a word of caution before they departed. "Blackwater City is the Black Market’s territory. Their people have always been at odds with our Cyan Robe Association. You two, be careful."

"Don’t worry, we know what to do."

Liu Feiyue and Ling Chen both nodded to the others, then turned and executed their Light Skill, darting away and disappearing into the forest in the blink of an eye.