Chapter 62: Amethyst Winged Lion King
Yao Yan took advantage of the empty corridor outside and exited with Cai Die. There was no violent wind buffeting them because the wind-attributed energy emitted by the flying magical beast beneath them shielded them from turbulence and even converted the airflow into propulsion, enhancing their speed.
This was the difference between flying magical beasts and ordinary giant birds. If it had been a Thick-Winged Bird, the wind alone could've sent people flying on the spot.
Yao Yan stretched lazily and inhaled the refreshing air. His pitch-black eyes gazed toward the distant Magic Beast Mountain Range and the azure sky above. With a light laugh, he said, "Nice weather—perfect for a trip."
Ying ying~
Ling'er chirped from her perch on Yao Yan's shoulder, her sparkling eyes fixed on the mountains ahead. She could already sense the rich wood-element energy radiating from within. Compared to the Tagore Desert, the Magic Beast Mountain Range was absolute paradise for her.
Cai Die swayed her slender tail as she walked beside Yao Yan. Her soft blue eyes looked into the distance before shifting to Yao Yan. She smiled gently and asked, "Young Master, will you need me to carry you later?"
She said it teasingly, since Yao Yan still couldn't use Dou Qi to form wings.
"No need. But if you want, I can let you carry me just for fun."
Yao Yan shook his head and declined, then opened his arms playfully, inviting her in.
"Don't come crying for help later."
Cai Die rolled her eyes and huffed softly. A violet light shimmered behind her, and in the next moment, a pair of pale purple Dou Qi wings spread open. She leapt into the air and turned to watch how Yao Yan would follow.
Yao Yan lightly tapped his foot. Dou Qi surged under his feet and exploded with force, launching him skyward.
"Let's go!"
With a shout to Cai Die, bursts of force erupted beneath him, propelling him forward at lightning speed, tearing through the sky. His movements resembled walking on air—ripples of energy spread with each step.
Cai Die was surprised by the sight. She quickly flapped her Dou Qi wings and chased after him in a violet flash.
…
In the blue sky above—
Two streams of light, one ahead and one behind, streaked across the sky like stars chasing the moon, soaring toward the endless Magic Beast Mountain Range.
Cai Die didn't fly at full speed, always keeping a distance close enough to rescue Yao Yan if necessary. Her curious eyes followed him. She hadn't expected Yao Yan to use such a unique flight technique—it wasn't just Dou Qi but also his physical strength.
Young Master's body is really strong… she concluded silently.
Judging purely by Dou Qi, Yao Yan's aura matched that of a Nine-Star Da Dou Shi at most. But his physical power far surpassed that realm. If an ordinary cultivator of that level tried using such a physically taxing movement technique, their legs would have been ruined by now.
"Don't stop. Fly straight through the Magic Beast Mountain Range. The place I'm going is on the other side."
Yao Yan glanced back at Cai Die and sent her a message using his soul. Then he unleashed a burst of strength from beneath his feet, his figure exploding forward with twin sonic booms.
"??"
Cai Die blinked, surprised that he could still accelerate. Does his body have no limit?
She flapped her Dou Qi wings and accelerated after him.
The two of them flew for half an hour. Below them, the landscape had changed into an endless mountain range. Lush forests covered the terrain, and the occasional beastly roar echoed from deep within.
Yao Yan paid them no attention. His only goal was to find the remnant map of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame. According to the original story, it was located somewhere within the Magic Beast Mountain Range near Qingshan Town. Although he hadn't pinpointed Qingshan Town yet, Wu Tan City was clearly marked on the map.
By connecting the two points, he could roughly estimate the location of Qingshan Town. Even if he didn't find it immediately, heading to Wu Tan City was still on his itinerary.
ROAR!
Suddenly, an enraged roar erupted from ahead. A violent surge of elemental energy followed as a magical beast wreathed in purple flames soared into the sky and into Yao Yan's line of sight.
It was a massive beast, seven to eight meters in length. Its body was covered in violet crystal armor, gleaming under the sunlight with dazzling brilliance. Its head was that of a ferocious lion, with crimson-violet eyes filled with a fierce glow, a gaping mouth full of fangs, and a fiery-red spiral horn atop its forehead. Wisps of violet flame coiled around the horn.
It had wings on its back, and with each flap, waves of violet fire erupted like flamethrowers, sweeping across the sky. Its four thick claws were also encased in crystalline armor, and each stomp sent tremors through the air—its strength unimaginable.
It stood midair, its presence exuding an invisible pressure that blanketed the sky.
Seeing this massive beast blocking their path, Yao Yan retracted the force under his feet, his speed sharply decreasing as he came to a hover. This was thanks to his movement technique, Soaring Dragon's Chant. Though only a mid-tier Xuan-rank skill, it allowed short bursts of flight when mastered.
During his time in the Shennong Mountains, he had clearly reached that level.
"The Amethyst Winged Lion King?!"
Yao Yan's eyes narrowed as he stared at the beast ahead—clearly surprised.
Cai Die arrived beside him, her aura surging with Seven-Star Dou Huang strength. Her blue eyes had lost their usual warmth and now glared coldly at the creature before them. In a low voice, she asked, "What do we do?"
She had mimicked her sister's manner before to scare others, but in terms of actual battle experience, she had very little. Situations like this made her nervous.
Yao Yan noticed her unease and smirked slightly. He goaded, "It's just a Tier 6 magical beast—same rank as you. Why don't you go give it a beating and see if it backs down?"
"Me?!"
Cai Die blinked, stunned. Normally, her sister would've already leapt forward and solved the problem. She was used to waiting on the sidelines.
Yao Yan's expression remained unchanged as he said confidently, "I'm just a Da Dou Shi. You don't expect me to fight a Tier 6 magical beast, do you? I'd get killed!"
"How about we try talking to it first? We're just passing through—there's no conflict."
Cai Die hesitated and offered a timid suggestion.
It doesn't look like the kind to reason… Yao Yan thought as he stared at the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Still, he nodded and stepped aside, giving Cai Die room to handle it. After all, he couldn't always be around. Helping her develop crisis management was essential.
Just like Hai Bodong once said—the best way to protect someone is to help them become strong.
Especially in a world like the Dou Qi Continent!
"Humans! Why have you trespassed into this king's territory?!"
The great lion roared from the sky ahead, its voice suddenly breaking into human speech, echoing across the clouds.
Cai Die glanced at the "weak" Yao Yan behind her, then bit her lip and stepped forward. She recalled how her sister would handle this sort of thing and hardened her expression. With her Dou Huang aura flaring, her stunning face turned cold and regal.
Imitating her sister's tone, she snapped back coldly, "Just passing through. If you don't want to die—move."
"?!"
Both the Amethyst Winged Lion King and Yao Yan looked at Cai Die in shock, eyes wide with surprise.
(END CHAPTER)
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