Chapter 8

Hearing the urgent transmission from the Qingyuan Python, Ye Fei's expression changed. He called out to Jin Zhe beside him, then leaped forward, rushing towards the white giant tiger. Seeing this, Jin Zhe's face flashed with a fierce look, and he quickly followed Ye Fei.

With a "whoosh whoosh" sound, a green and a silver longsword flashed in the air, each moving swiftly to slash at the white tiger's head and back.

Seeing this, a hint of fear appeared in the white giant tiger's eyes. It then released its bite on the Qingyuan Python and, with a "pu" sound, spewed a white light beam towards the two swords.

With a "bang" sound.

The silver longsword was easily knocked away upon contact with the light beam. Another white light beam spewed from the white tiger's mouth, heading towards the green longsword.

As expected, this white tiger, with its Foundation Establishment stage strength, was not to be underestimated. The two swords could not withstand its attack. Ye Fei's face showed a look of anxiety. The Yuan Guang Sword was predictably knocked away by the white light beam.

At this moment, the white giant tiger's aura had noticeably weakened, clearly not as formidable as before.

Suddenly, three fireballs about a foot in size appeared in the air and shot towards the white giant tiger. Ye Fei saw Jin Zhe making a hand seal with one hand.

The white giant tiger's eyes showed a hint of hesitation. It opened its mouth but did not launch another attack, indicating that such a skill was quite draining for it.

With three loud "bang" sounds, the three fireballs struck the tiger's back, instantly enveloping it in a fierce blaze.

With a mournful "ao" cry, the white tiger bit down hard on the Qingyuan Python's body, tearing off a large piece of flesh, causing the Qingyuan Python to let out a sharp hiss. The python's body trembled, nearly breaking free from the white tiger's grip.

Then, the white giant tiger's body flashed with a white light, and the flames on its back weakened.

At this moment, Ye Fei and Jin Zhe controlled their respective treasures, and with a swift movement, they slashed at the white tiger.

The white giant tiger hesitated for a moment, then opened its mouth and spewed two light beams, one towards each sword.

Strangely, the powerful white light beams did not knock the swords away but instead were held in a stalemate in mid-air.

The white giant tiger's aura also weakened, and its eyes were no longer as bright as before. Suddenly, Jin Zhe slapped his waist, and a stream of light shot out, swirling in the air and transforming into a green dagger.

With a hum, the green dagger, controlled by Jin Zhe's somewhat strained hand seal, flashed and deeply pierced the white tiger's head with a "pu" sound.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, and even Ye Fei was taken aback. He had not expected Jin Zhe to have two treasures. After doing this, Jin Zhe collapsed to the ground.

With a deafening "ao" cry, the white tiger's two light beams shattered with a "pu pu" sound. Ye Fei's eyes narrowed, and he raised his hand to cast a hand seal. The green longsword flashed and deeply pierced the tiger's back.

At this moment, the white giant tiger began to struggle fiercely, its white aura flickering, but it could not break free from the Qingyuan Python's restraint.

Suddenly, the Qingyuan Python released the white giant tiger and twisted its body to the side. The white giant tiger, surprised, tried to flee.

But before it could move, the Qingyuan Python opened its mouth, and a blue light beam swept out, instantly enveloping the white tiger.

The next moment, with a "bang" sound, a blue-amber-like ice block fell to the ground, indicating that the Qingyuan Python had frozen the white tiger.

Then, the Qingyuan Python's body flashed with a green light, and it grew to over fifty feet in size. It opened its terrifying mouth and swallowed the white tiger whole.

"Master, Xiaoqing can't go with you anymore. I can't suppress it for long; I must resolve this quickly. I'll explain later. Master, Xiaoqing will find you. Goodbye." At this moment, a somewhat urgent voice from the Qingyuan Python echoed in Ye Fei's mind.

Before Ye Fei could respond, the Qingyuan Python's body flashed with light, and it shot into the distant forest, disappearing in a few swift movements.

This sudden series of events left both of them stunned.

"Xiaoqing, you..." Ye Fei opened his mouth but only managed a few words before trailing off, looking somewhat dejected as he gazed in the direction the Qingyuan Python had disappeared.

Seeing this, Jin Zhe walked up to Ye Fei, patted his shoulder, and shook his head. "Brother Ye, I assume you haven't established a master-servant bond with it? Sigh, with such a beast, there can be no real bond. It's already good that it didn't attack you, perhaps because you saved it."

"Is that really so? But I have a mark with Xiaoqing. I could have destroyed it instantly. Was Xiaoqing afraid? Or is there some other reason, as Jin Zhe said?" Ye Fei couldn't help but wonder.

After a brief silence, Ye Fei shook his head and said softly, "Perhaps. After all, it's a beast." Although he didn't believe it, he had indeed developed some feelings for Xiaoqing after so long together, and its departure left him feeling somewhat down.

"Brother Ye, we should leave here as soon as possible. A higher-level beast might appear." Jin Zhe said with a worried look.

Ye Fei nodded, and the two of them set off.

On the way, Ye Fei remained mostly silent. Jin Zhe, initially too nervous to notice, now saw Ye Fei's clothes and looked puzzled.

"Brother Ye, have you been here for a long time?" Jin Zhe asked, looking at Ye Fei.

Ye Fei glanced at Jin Zhe, his eyes narrowing. "Why do you ask, Brother Jin?"

"Oh, nothing. Your clothes don't fit well; they seem to be at least a year old. Have you been here that long?" Jin Zhe said.

After a moment's thought, Ye Fei nodded. "Yes, I have been here for a long time. By the way, where are we going now?" Ye Fei changed the subject, noticing Jin Zhe's attention to detail.

"The nearest place is Wuhua Town, near Taoyuan Town. This area is under the jurisdiction of the Qianyan Sect. By the way, since Brother Ye has no sect, why not join the Qianyan Sect? The sect leader is a genuine Core Formation stage cultivator, and there are also several Foundation Establishment stage elders. If any of them take a liking to you, it would be very beneficial." Jin Zhe said as they emerged from the forest.

"Oh, Wuhua Town? Qianyan Sect? What are the requirements for joining the Qianyan Sect?" Ye Fei asked. He had heard of the Qianyan Sect from his parents; it was one of the top sects in the area. Small towns like Taoyuan Town could be easily wiped out by a few Qianyan Sect elders.

"Hehe, for ordinary people, the requirements are strict and harsh. But Brother Ye's spiritual roots don't need to be tested, and you've already reached the seventh level of the Qi Condensation stage. With an introduction and a guarantee that you're not a spy from another sect, and passing a test, you can join." Jin Zhe said.

"Hehe, I have no family or friends. Who can vouch for me?" Ye Fei shook his head.

"Hehe, Brother Ye, you saved my life. I'll vouch for you. As for the test, that's up to you." Jin Zhe nodded and smiled.

"Really? Thank you, Brother Jin. I understand the test." Ye Fei's heart stirred, and he said.

By late afternoon, they were on a plain, and the sky was getting dark.

"Let's rest here for the night. It's far from the Thousand Cliffs, and beasts rarely come here. We'll continue tomorrow and should reach Wuhua Town by noon. I'll tell you more about the Qianyan Sect." Jin Zhe gathered some dry branches and started a fire while Ye Fei looked around the plain.

They chatted for a long time until late at night. Through Jin Zhe, Ye Fei learned that the Qianyan Sect would hold a disciple selection ceremony in over a month. Although it wouldn't be easy to join, Ye Fei decided to try. Compared to ordinary people, he had some advantages.

On the way to the Qianyan Sect, they would pass through Wuhua Town. Since it was close to Taoyuan Town, Ye Fei could also inquire about his parents' situation. Although he didn't want to know the result, he had to confirm it.

According to Jin Zhe, someone had once found a high-level treasure at the Thousand Cliffs. They came with four others to train and seek treasure, but one was swallowed by a beast, and in the chaos, Jin Zhe got separated from his fellow disciples.

The next morning, Jin Zhe suddenly bid farewell to Ye Fei, saying he had some business to attend to. After a few polite exchanges, Jin Zhe gave Ye Fei some talismans for protection and left. Ye Fei felt Jin Zhe was kind-hearted, just a bit talkative. Overall, he had a good impression.

Around noon, Ye Fei passed a small lake and saw some blurry buildings in the distance.

"In about an hour, I should reach Wuhua Town. I'll rest there for the night and change my clothes. They are indeed too small. Sigh." Ye Fei looked at his ill-fitting clothes and shook his head with a bitter smile, then headed towards Wuhua Town.

At this moment, a splash was heard, and a figure emerged from the lake. Ye Fei saw a tall, fierce-looking teenager in a purple robe, about sixteen or seventeen years old.

With a mental scan, Ye Fei found that the teenager was at the seventh level of the Qi Condensation stage. He was blocking Ye Fei's path and looking at him with a sinister smile. (End of Chapter)

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