Chapter 15: Unexpected Turn of Events

Xiao Beichu, upon seeing the real existence of the demonic beast, was deeply shocked. This further solidified his belief that the realm of Imperial Martial Artist was not the pinnacle.

Most likely, the bead was the so-called inner core of the demonic beast. However, the cultivation method of demonic beasts was peculiar; they could use their inner core to communicate with the elemental energy of heaven and earth, thereby cultivating and advancing. This was similar to how human martial artists used the upper, middle, and lower dantians to encompass and refine their skills.

Just like how he himself had transformed his Sea of Consciousness into the Central Star of the Star Palace, which served as the source for absorbing elemental energy, allowing him to gradually enhance his skills.

Suddenly, the two eyes of the dragon-like demonic beast in the small lake, each as large as a head, swept in the opposite direction of Xiao Beichu.

Xiao Beichu frowned.

He sensed that on the other side of the lake, there was another martial artist whose aura was on par with his own!

An Imperial Martial Artist!

The other party was definitely an Imperial Martial Artist!

This was Xiao Beichu's first impression!

This was also the first time Xiao Beichu encountered a peer of his level on this unfamiliar continent!

Moreover, Xiao Beichu had a vague feeling that this powerful individual seemed to possess something that greatly interested his Central Star. The Central Star, within the Star Palace formed in his Sea of Consciousness, was constantly churning, causing the Star Palace to rumble.

Muttering the "Star Canon," Xiao Beichu suppressed the restlessness of the Central Star.

It was night, but since Xiao Beichu's cultivation had reached the level of an Imperial Martial Artist, he could naturally enhance his vision through his cultivation. With the moonlight pouring down like silver water, Xiao Beichu could see the other side of the lake more clearly.

On the other side of the lake, a man in a yellow robe appeared. He was about thirty years old, with a very pale complexion and a tall, slender figure. His long hair was tied up on top of his head with a crystal-clear jade hairpin.

When the dragon-like demonic beast looked at him, the man coughed twice, and then his entire body leaped up like a great roc, heading straight for the demonic beast's inner core.

Upon first seeing this man, Xiao Beichu knew that his appearance could not be judged by ordinary standards. This man was likely quite old, as Xiao Beichu could deduce from the subtle signs of his life force that his age was much older than his appearance, and he was already in his twilight years.

Furthermore, Xiao Beichu could tell that this man was injured, and the injury was not minor.

Could it be that this man wanted to seize the demonic beast's inner core to heal himself?

Xiao Beichu secretly confirmed this guess.

Meanwhile, the battle was already raging, and Xiao Beichu was increasingly aware of the terrifying power of the demonic beast.

This demonic beast, whose aura indicated it was at the level of a Royal Martial Artist, but from its abilities, even an Imperial Martial Artist would find it difficult to take its life!

This was because the martial aura emitted by the middle-aged man in the yellow robe seemed to have a very minimal effect on the demonic beast.

In addition, the demonic beast had a powerful physical body. Even when the yellow-robed man's strikes landed on it, the demonic beast would at most let out a painful howl, but it did not seem to suffer significant damage. Moreover, the demonic beast's inner core was a treasure that could communicate with the beast's mind. Whenever there was an opportunity, the inner core would emit a bolt of lightning-like energy, striking the yellow-robed man.

Even Xiao Beichu, who was some distance away from the battle, felt a deep sense of caution towards this seemingly small but terrifyingly powerful lightning.

"A demonic beast like this has such strength. What about even stronger demonic beasts? I thought that as an Imperial Martial Artist, ordinary demonic beasts would be no problem, but I didn't expect that a demonic beast with an aura at the peak of the Royal Martial Artist level would be so difficult to deal with. Could it be that this demonic beast has some kind of mutation that makes it immune to martial aura? Or are all demonic beasts in this world immune to martial aura? Probably not."

Thinking this, Xiao Beichu收敛了身上的气息。

“唰！”

黄袍人与妖兽的战斗虽然短暂，但极其凶险，稍有不慎，黄袍人与凶兽都会受到可怕的打击。

黄袍人似乎发现了妖兽的弱点，他将攻击主要集中在妖兽的头部，有机会就向妖兽的头部攻击。他的速度比这只气息只是皇品武者级别的妖兽快得多，如果不是妖兽头顶上不时射出雷电攻击的内丹，他的优势可能会更大一些。

大概是有点被纠缠得心烦了，黄袍人突然之间一个撤退，从空中直接挪移了开去。

随后，他的手中出现了一块闪着光的石头。

那石头漆黑如墨，偏偏有一丝黑烟似的光笼罩着它，使它不凡。

当这块石头一被黄袍人拿出来，萧北脑海中的星宫中央位置的中央镇星马上开始更大规模的晃动，旋转的速度陡然之间加快。

“不好！”

萧北刚想要压抑住身上因为中央镇星的躁动引发的气息暴乱，却发现已经晚了。

气息，已外泄！

几乎是同一时刻，那个黄袍人还有妖兽，都快速地往萧北这里扫了一眼。

撤！

这个念头一起，萧北迅速撤退。

不过，萧北虽然撤走，但根本没有走远。

萧北知道，这是一个自己绝对不能错过的时机，自己因练成《星典》而出现的第一颗星体中央镇星，绝对不会无缘无故地出现震动，那个黄袍人手上拿着的黑色石头，自己势在必得！

不过，现在加入战斗圈绝对不是一个好时机，自己虽然一定要夺走那个黑色石头，但也不能费力不讨好。

此刻最好的结果，毫无疑问，便是等。

坐山观虎斗！

晃晃身体，萧北知道，他马上便有一场恶斗要打！

但是，萧北无惧，从武二十多年，萧北未尝一败！不战则已，战，自己就要必胜！

“不管谁赢，那个如墨般的小石头，我都必须要拿到手，让那个胜者，试试我在这个大陆上刚刚接触到了本质的武气也好。不过，只要不是太僵，我也不会制造杀孽误了我的武道心境。”

萧北扯下身上衣服的一块布，蒙在了脸上。

因为他不确定到底谁会赢，是那个黄袍人，还是那只如蛟一般的妖兽。

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When the black stone was taken out by the yellow-robed man, the Central Star in the center of Xiao Beichu's Star Palace began to shake more violently, and its rotation speed suddenly increased.

"Bad!"

Xiao Beichu tried to suppress the chaotic aura caused by the restlessness of the Central Star, but it was too late.

The aura had already leaked out!

Almost at the same moment, both the yellow-robed man and the demonic beast quickly glanced in Xiao Beichu's direction.

Withdraw!

With this thought, Xiao Beichu quickly retreated.

However, although Xiao Beichu withdrew, he did not move far away.

Xiao Beichu knew that this was an opportunity he could not miss. The first star, the Central Star, which appeared due to his cultivation of the "Star Canon," would not shake without reason. The black stone in the yellow-robed man's hand was something he must obtain!

However, joining the battle now was not a good time. Although he had to take the black stone, he did not want to waste his efforts.

The best course of action at this moment was undoubtedly to wait.

Sit and watch the tigers fight!

Shaking his body, Xiao Beichu knew that he was about to face a fierce battle!

But Xiao Beichu was fearless. Having practiced martial arts for over twenty years, he had never tasted defeat! If he fought, he would ensure victory!

"Whoever wins, I must get that black stone. I will let the victor try the essence of martial aura I have just grasped on this continent. However, as long as it's not too desperate, I will not create unnecessary killing to disrupt my martial path."

Xiao Beichu tore a piece of cloth from his clothes and covered his face.

He was unsure who would win, the yellow-robed man or the dragon-like demonic beast.

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