CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 428, FIRE BLOOD QILIN BEAST

Drip... drip...

The accumulated water on the top of the tunnel slowly dripped down along the corners, making a crisp sound.

A group of people walked silently for three to four hundred meters, and gradually, green appeared around them, with mysterious plants growing there. Where there is water, there is life.

"Look, what is that?"

Suddenly, Xu Juan stopped and exclaimed, pointing to a red plant not far away.

Following her finger, everyone’s gaze was cast towards the direction, and indeed, they found a red plant about one meter tall growing on the wall. It was about fifty meters away from them.

This plant bore red fist-sized fruits, each carved with silver-white patterns, looking very lovely and adorable.

"This should be a Fire Spirit Fruit Tree. Consuming these fruits helps cultivators condense their spiritual power, but it’s not very useful for us." Qin Tian glanced at the red plant and said calmly.

In fact, before Qin Tian introduced these red fruits, Chu Ming had already recognized the Fire Spirit Fruit. However, he had been observing the Saint’s expression.

"Indeed, the Saint already knew about the existence of Fire Spirit Fruits here."

In Chu Ming’s peripheral vision, the Saint showed no surprise at the sight of the Fire Spirit Fruit, obviously being familiar with this place.

"There should be danger here."

Although Fire Spirit Fruits are not considered precious treasures, they are still Sixth Level Spirit Fruits, which are quite effective for ordinary Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer experts.

The Saint left the Fire Spirit Fruits here because he couldn’t take them away.

"Hehe, since no one is taking these Fire Spirit Fruits, they are mine."

Seeing the Saint not speaking, Qin Tian’s thin face showed a stiff smile as he flew towards the Fire Spirit Fruit Tree.

Although the Fire Spirit Fruit is not very useful for them, it can remove impurities from their bodies, which is somewhat beneficial to their health.

"Qin Tian, you’re not being fair. Good things should be shared."

A delicate reprimand sounded, and Xu Juan’s figure turned into a whirlwind, approaching the Fire Spirit Fruit Tree. At the same time, a black, terrifying orb appeared in her hand, unknowingly.

A massive gravitational force field spread around, causing the space to become sluggish. Qin Tian’s speed slowed down instantly, and Xu Juan’s figure surpassed him.

"Damn it!"

Qin Tian cursed, throwing a punch at Xu Juan. Although he spoke of teamwork outside, when facing treasures, everyone showed their true abilities to gain more benefits for themselves.

Facing Qin Tian’s punch force, Xu Juan sneered, reached out her delicate hand, and unleashed it back, sending a terrifying black beam tearing through the air.

Thud!

Her body slightly trembled, using the recoil force, Xu Juan instantly arrived in front of the Fire Spirit Fruit Tree, extending her hand to pick the fruits.

All of this happened in a flash, and within a breath, Qin Tian’s figure was thrown backward.

Meanwhile, the Saint, Chu Ming, and Black Nether stood still, not moving a bit.

Boom!

Just as Xu Juan’s right hand was about to touch the Fire Spirit Fruit, a swift red shadow suddenly lunged at her fiercely, carrying a trace of sharp lightning in the wind.

Thud!

Xu Juan spat out blood, her body was thrown away, her chest clothes torn, revealing her fair skin, looking quite miserable.

Crack!

The red shadow landed, immediately smashing the rocks on the ground, creating a two-meter-deep pit with rolling dust emerging.

No one had the thoughts to admire the scene in front of Xu Juan’s chest, all casting vigilant looks at the red shadow.

As the dust settled, the red shadow revealed its full appearance: scarlet fur, pitch-black eyes, a two-meter long body, elongated fangs from its opened mouth, and four hooves with red flames faintly emitting from its thick red armor.

"Eighth Level Low Tier Demon Beast, Fire Blood Qilin Beast!"

Seeing the beast’s full appearance, Liu Xuan exclaimed in shock.

The Fire Armor Qilin Beast, as an Eighth Level Low Tier Demon Beast, has tough skin, moves quickly, and its combat power can rival Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer experts. It is understandable that it could severely injure Xu Juan with one attack.

At this moment, Qin Tian had no intention of mocking Xu Juan. The Fire Blood Qilin Beast’s strength was overwhelming, and among those present, only the Saint could resist it. One misstep, and it was possible for them to lose one or two lives.

Whoosh!

Taking advantage of the moment, Xu Juan’s figure quickly retreated, fearing that the Fire Blood Qilin Beast would chase her. She immediately activated the black orb in her hand, spreading the gravitational force field around.

However, to her relief, the Fire Blood Qilin Beast remained quietly guarding the Fire Spirit Fruit Tree without pursuing her.

"Saint, what should we do?"

Black Nether asked the Saint, knowing the Saint was the only one capable of resisting the Fire Blood Qilin Beast. With the Saint present, they could feel somewhat secure.

Xu Juan held a Blood Pearl in her hand, absorbing its essence to quickly recover her injuries.

"I’ll attack from the front while you distract it from the sides. Aim to kill the Fire Blood Qilin Beast here." The Saint said gravely.

"No problem!"

Qin Tian and the others nodded in agreement.

"Hide behind me in a moment." Chu Ming slightly moved his lips, transmitting his voice to Liu Xuan. For some reason, he felt the Saint had other motives for bringing them here.

Liu Xuan was startled, knowing such a transmission wouldn’t be possible for someone without the proper abilities, but given Chu Ming’s status, he reconciled. He didn’t question why Chu Ming wanted him to hide behind him.

Boom!

The Saint’s bony body stomped on the ground, raising a terrifying wave of air from his feet, sweeping around. The Saint shouted and turned into a black beam, charging at the Fire Blood Qilin Beast.

The Fire Blood Qilin Beast glared with its eyes, and to Chu Ming’s surprise, he saw a trace of anger in the depths of its eyes.

Whoosh!

The Fire Blood Qilin Beast’s front hooves hit the ground, its red shadow tearing through the air, turning into a sharp sword that collided with the Saint.

Bang... bang... bang...

Terror rippled from their collision, forcing everyone to retreat a few steps.

"Everyone, attack!"

Black Nether said softly, then a terrifying black fist seal crushed towards the Fire Blood Qilin Beast’s back, compressing the air until it exploded.

"Black Vortex Killing Fist!"

"Red Fire Fist!"

"Thunder Mountain Shock Crocodile Kill!"

"Profound Jade Palm!"

Everyone’s attacks followed, but Chu Ming didn’t use his full strength. He only displayed a tenth of the essence of Thunder Mountain Shock Crocodile Kill, hiding most of his power.

Even so, his fist’s sharpness was still three points stronger than the others.