Chapter 3

Clouds follow the dragon, winds follow the tiger!

"Whoo—" A fierce gust of demonic wind slashed through the air like a scythe, and a massive white tiger shadow flashed by.

"Roar—" The thunderous roar of the tiger echoed through the entire forest. The white-striped giant tiger stepped on the demonic wind, "What a rich feast of blood! The immense energy coiled within you truly makes my mouth water..."

"Hum—" The white giant cocoon floating in mid-air suddenly trembled, and a visible yellow ripple shot out, rushing towards the giant tiger at incredible speed.

"Hmph! A petty trick," the tiger's domineering eyes glared, and its muscular front paw swept like a divine blade, shattering the yellow ripple into pieces, "Boy, if it were any other time, I might fear you. But it's your own fault for advancing here. You're courting death!"

"Boy, prepare to meet your end!" The tiger roared, standing on its hind legs, its aura surging, "Great Dragon Tiger Fist!"

"Boy, you should feel honored. The Great Dragon Tiger Fist was taught to my father by a powerful demon in the Foundation Establishment stage. Once unleashed, its power is boundless, capable of shattering mountains and splitting rocks with ease. Although I haven't mastered it completely, it's more than enough to deal with you. Prepare to die!" The tiger's demonic aura surged as it roared and pounced towards Lu Shaoyou.

Inside the cocoon, Lu Shaoyou sat in a dignified posture, like a Buddha in meditation, exuding a faint, domineering aura.

"Roar! Dragon and tiger, dragon's steps, tiger's might! Dragon soars in the sky, tiger walks on the ground!" The tiger now stood on its hind legs, truly embodying the dragon's steps and tiger's might! Its massive paw, enveloped in a powerful gust of wind, smashed towards the white cocoon.

At that moment, a sharp sonic boom echoed, and a fierce hurricane suddenly struck, piercing towards the tiger. The tiger roared in anger and met the hurricane with a claw.

"Who is it?—" The tiger roared, its eyes scanning the surroundings.

"Screech—" A sharp eagle's cry echoed through the sky, "Hu Li, this boy is my prey. Back off."

Hu Li laughed in rage, "Ying Kong! Who do you think you are? Dare to tell me to back off!"

In the sky, the giant eagle circled, its body covered in brownish-yellow feathers, its steel claws gleaming coldly. Ying Kong looked down at Hu Li and screeched, "If you don't like it, come and fight me."

"Hmph—" Hu Li coldly snorted, a flash of light in his eyes, "Do you think I'm a fool? This boy is in the midst of advancing. Once he completes it, he will surely transform into a human form, reaching the Sixth Stage of Qi Cultivation! Even the two of us combined would find it difficult to kill him! After all, we are only at the peak of the Fifth Stage of Qi Cultivation."

Cultivation for demons is extremely difficult, but once they break through to the Sixth Stage of Qi Cultivation, they transform into human form, and their innate advantages become apparent, making their cultivation smoother. However, this is also a turning point. Beyond this, the path ahead is smooth, but if they fail, they will turn to ashes and all will be lost. Therefore, once demons transform, they always choose a remote place to break through. Lu Shaoyou, unaware of this common knowledge, found himself in this situation.

"Let's do this: kill the boy first, then we'll fight it out!" Hu Li said solemnly.

Ying Kong swooped down, screeching, "Agreed!" Then, with his wings carrying the wind, he dove towards the cocoon like a thousand-pound weight.

Inside the cocoon, Lu Shaoyou suddenly trembled, emitting a clear whistle that split the air. The cocoon shook violently, and a fierce aura surged out. Hu Li's face changed, and he lunged forward.

"It's too late now!" A handsome young man in black broke out of the cocoon, stepping forward. "Dare to come and kill me? You will all die!"

Lu Shaoyou, dressed in black, exuded a surging demonic aura, his killing intent filling the space, like the clashing of metal, humming incessantly. A powerful wind struck from behind, but Lu Shaoyou remained calm, countering with a punch. The intense fist energy clashed with Ying Kong's sharp beak.

"Bang—" A loud explosion echoed, and Ying Kong was thrown back several dozen feet before stopping. Lu Shaoyou, however, remained unmoved, the difference in strength clear!

"Hmph, you will all die!" Lu Shaoyou's face was cold, gradually approaching Ying Kong. He had been in extreme danger, and any mistake could have led to his demise.

Seeing Lu Shaoyou's grim expression, Hu Li snarled, "Boy, don't be too arrogant. Even if you transform, you can't kill the two of us!" He stepped in a dragon-like manner, his claws like tiger teeth, bringing a fierce wind. Ying Kong also charged forward, the retreat earlier causing this proud demon to feel immense shame and anger.

"Heh, come on, then. If I don't kill you, I'll write my name backward!" Lu Shaoyou laughed coldly, taking a step forward. It was a simple step, but he executed it flawlessly, as if a thread of Daoic essence flowed through it.

"Bang!" Lu Shaoyou took a step, and a powerful surge of energy rippled through the air. Hu Li and Ying Kong were struck as if by lightning, feeling as if they had been hit by a giant hammer, unable to catch their breath. They stopped in their tracks, looking at each other in shock. What kind of technique was this? It made them feel as if they were under the weight of a mountain.

Lu Shaoyou laughed coldly. This step was transmitted to him from his dantian upon breaking through. The step was incredibly profound, and even at the Sixth Stage of Qi Cultivation, he could only barely grasp three steps, the remaining five being completely incomprehensible. This left him frustrated, but the profundity of the step, even with just three steps, was enough to make him invincible at the Qi Cultivation stage. If he encountered a stronger enemy, he could retreat, and if he faced an equal, he could completely suppress them. This confidence allowed him to make such bold claims.

Lu Shaoyou named this step "Eight Steps to Heaven." "Step to Heaven" indicated its domineering nature, allowing him to traverse the eight directions and the heavens and earth. The step had only eight steps, hence the name "Eight Steps to Heaven."

Eight Steps to Heaven! Second Step!

A domineering aura that swept the world erupted, ten times stronger than before! Lu Shaoyou stepped in a powerful manner, his slender body emitting a terrifying aura, causing continuous sonic booms around him. It seemed as if he could tear the heavens with his hands and step on the stars with his feet. For a moment, Hu Li felt as if he saw an ancient immortal or demon!

"Hu Li! Ying Kong! Prepare to meet your end!" Lu Shaoyou's voice thundered, and in one step, he was in front of Ying Kong, his fingers like hooks, reaching for his heart.

"Screech—" Ying Kong screeched and shot into the sky like an arrow.

"Run? Heh, can you escape?" Lu Shaoyou laughed coldly, taking a step that covered dozens of miles, appearing in front of Ying Kong.

"It's over." Lu Shaoyou laughed coldly, his hands reaching for Ying Kong, a fierce demonic aura surging.

With one grab, just one grab, Ying Kong was immobilized!

"Bang—" The peak Fifth Stage of Qi Cultivation demon, Ying Kong, was torn apart! Hu Li, watching from below, trembled, his fur standing on end.

Too powerful! Too violent! Even a typical Sixth Stage of Qi Cultivation cultivator couldn't tear apart a Fifth Stage demon! But Lu Shaoyou did it!

"It's your turn!" Lu Shaoyou now seemed like a messenger of death, slowly approaching Hu Li.