"What? Seventh-grade Emperor Realm?" Elder Shi was anxious as he needed him on both sides.
Just as he was about to knock Long Chen unconscious, Long Chen suddenly said, "I'll accompany you to see the Emperor Crystal Vein and the ferocious beasts. Maybe I can help. If you have any questions, you can ask me on the way. Xiong Jun, you're injured, so stay here."
"Okay." Xiong Jun nodded.
"Big Brother Long Chen, I'll go with you." Xiong Wan 'er stood beside Long Chen and said expectantly.
"Could it be that I misjudged him?"
Elder Shi was stunned. Since Long Chen wanted to follow him, it was even better. He could study this young man's background.
Along the way, Long Chen and Xiong Wan 'er ran at the back. Long Chen asked, "Wan' er, what are the ferocious beasts they're talking about?"
In fact, this was the real reason why Long Chen followed them. Of course, he was familiar with Xiong Wan 'er and the others. If they were in trouble, Long Chen should help. After all, he was already here.
"Ferocious beasts."
Xiong Wan 'er was already used to Long Chen's ignorance. Being able to answer Long Chen's questions gave her a sense of achievement. As for other things, she didn't think too much about it.
"What's the relationship between ferocious beasts and demonic beasts?" Long Chen continued to ask.
"Before the Earth Martial Realm, there's no difference between ferocious beasts and demonic beasts. However, after reaching the King Realm, a portion of demonic beasts will take human form. The demonic beasts in the Desolate Imperial Domain can take human form. The other portion of demonic beasts will not take human form. Instead, their ferocity will become even more terrifying. Even if they reach the God Realm, they won't be able to take human form. This type of demonic beast is called ferocious beasts. Ferocious beasts are extremely terrifying. There are many such ferocious beasts in the True Martial Imperial Domain and Sword Spirit Imperial Domain."
"So that's how it is." Long Chen finally understood.
He thought that all demonic beasts would take human form after reaching the King Realm. It turned out that this wasn't the case.
Seeing Long Chen and Xiong Wan 'er walking so close together, Elder Shi and the others frowned.
"Wan 'er, come here. I have something to ask you."
Elder Shi waved his hand and slowed down his speed. After Xiong Wan 'er excused herself to Long Chen, she arrived in front of Elder Shi.
Without waiting for him to speak, Xiong Wan 'er told him about her encounter with Long Chen, as well as the details of Xiong Jun's injuries.
"You're saying that he saved Jun 'er from the hands of the Underworld Army's Zhao Kongming?" Elder Shi asked in shock.
"It's absolutely true. He was the one who sent Jun 'er back," Xiong Wan' er said.
"Hmm, so that's how it is. It seems that he really does have extraordinary battle prowess. However, you can't judge a book by its cover. Time will reveal a person's heart. You have to be careful."
Elder Shi saw that Xiong Wan 'er had some respect for Long Chen, so he hoped that she would restrain herself a little, lest this outsider took advantage of her. "
"I know." Xiong Wan 'er smiled softly.
Although he knew a lot about Long Chen from Xiong Wan 'er, Elder Shi still couldn't help but be suspicious of Long Chen. He always maintained a vigilant heart towards Long Chen. It wasn't that Long Chen didn't look kind, but that there were too many people in this world who knew how to disguise themselves.
He, Elder Shi, couldn't be careless.
"Forget it. Wait until we deal with that ferocious beast, then we'll discuss with the chief. The matter of the Emperor Crystal vein can't be leaked out for the time being. Otherwise, it will bring a fatal crisis to our Barbarian Bear Tribe."
In the blink of an eye, the Giant Alligator Mountain was in front of Long Chen. It was a green mountain range, but in Long Chen's eyes, it looked like a huge green alligator lying on the ground.
"We're here."
When they were close to the Giant Alligator Mountain, Long Chen did indeed feel a bloody aura, which should be emitted by that so-called ferocious beast.
"Quickly go and save them."
Shouted Elder Shi. He led a group of warriors and rushed forward. After passing through a forest, an open space appeared in front of them. That open space was the foot of the Giant Alligator Mountain. On the opposite side of that open space, on the wall of the Giant Alligator Mountain, there was a man-made mine. That was probably the Emperor Crystal vein.
The ground of the Imperial Domain was incomparably hard, but they were able to excavate such a huge mine. It seemed that they had spent a lot of manpower and resources. Those who hadn't reached the Tian Qi layer were simply unable to participate in the excavation of the Emperor Crystal vein.
Of course, the first thing that caught everyone's eyes was not the Emperor Crystal vein, but a huge and bloody ferocious beast that had appeared in front of the mine.
That ferocious beast's body was not very big, but it proved that Long Chen was familiar with that kind of beast. At that moment, in front of Long Chen was a huge blood-red lizard. Its entire body was covered with blood-red scales. It had eight thick and solid claws. Its long blood-red tail was filled with sharp bones. In its huge mouth, there were two rows of huge and sharp teeth. Looking at how shiny those teeth were, they were at least comparable to low level Emperor level weapons.
That ferocious beast was emitting a strong bloody aura, as well as a strong murderous aura. It was so ferocious, no wonder it was called a ferocious beast.
"That's … the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard."
Seeing that blood-red lizard, Xiong Wan 'er immediately moved back two steps. Her face was a bit pale.
"That's a level seven Emperor level ferocious beast according to the clan's records. It's terrifyingly strong. Among level seven Emperor level ferocious beasts, it's very strong. Why would it appear in this place … father?"
Shouted Xiong Wan 'er nervously.
At this moment, there were many men besieging the terrifying Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard. The Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard's eight claws and slender tail were constantly sweeping about. Every casual sweep of the tail was a terrifying attack to the others.
Xiong Wan 'er's father, the chief of the clan, was definitely among them.
After seeing that it was really the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard, elder Shi didn't have time to monitor Long Chen anymore. He left behind a big man of the fifth Tian Qi layer to protect Xiong Wan 'er. Then, a dozen people rushed towards the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard.
Originally, there were already a dozen people. With the addition of a dozen people, the fighting strength of the Barbarian Bear Clan increased greatly. Among those people, the one with the most outstanding fighting strength was elder Shi of the sixth Tian Qi layer. There was also a tall and sturdy middle-aged man who looked similar to Xiong Jun. However, his face was full of stubble, his body was covered in blood and his eyes were sharp. He should be the chief of the Barbarian Bear Clan.
"Die!"
Shouts of killing resonated in front of Long Chen's eyes.
Their attacks were all aimed at the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard's body. Those attacks were enough to kill a cultivator of the fifth Tian Qi layer, but they didn't have much effect on the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard's thick and heavy armor. After a few continuous attacks, the armor was completely destroyed. However, even if a large piece of flesh was destroyed, it still didn't cause much harm to the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard.
"Motherfucker! Does this ferocious beast want to destroy the entire Barbarian Bear Clan?!"
Shouted Xiong Jun's father, Xiong Zhan insanely. He was in front of the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard and absorbing its power. At the same time, he was continuously punching the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard's head. The one who caused the most damage to the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard was Xiong Zhan.
Elder Shi's arrival had helped him take on quite a few of the attacks. Otherwise, his group of people would definitely have died here.
Roar!
The Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard let out a series of furious roars. Regardless of whether it was its eight thick arms and claws, or its tail full of sharp bone spikes, more and more people were injured by the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard. Many of them were even killed by it.
Each and every one of the cultivators of the fifth Tian Qi layer were the pillars of the Barbarian Bear Tribe. Of those thirty people, after roughly an hour of fighting, ten had already died. The Barbarian Bear Tribe's losses were really huge.
Seeing that bloody scene, Xiong Wan Er's eyes were filled with tears.
"Father!"
Xiong Zhan was struck by the tail of the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard. He spat out a mouthful of blood and rolled a few times on the ground. His body was badly mutilated. Although he suffered a serious injury, Xiong Zhan immediately got up and threw himself into the battle. Without him restraining the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard, two more of his clansmen died under the attacks of this ominous beast.
"Father, let's retreat. We don't want the Imperial Crystal Mine anymore. The lives of our clansmen are more important. We have lost this time."
Xiong Wan 'er's eyes were filled with tears as she screamed at the top of her lungs. The deaths of her clansmen caused her heart to ache.
"Retreat! Everyone leave this place! I will bring up the rear!"
Xiong Zhan gnashed his teeth and listened to his daughter. He was extremely unwilling to give up. His eyes were filled with tears and blood, but what could he do?
When the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard had appeared, Xiong Zhan knew that there was no hope. The reason why he kept fighting was because the blood of the Barbarian Bear Clan was unyielding.
However, in front of absolute strength, he had no choice but to submit.
Hearing Xiong Zhan's heartbreaking command, even though the others were unwilling, they had no choice but to quickly leave and rush towards Long Chen.
Elder Shi didn't go too far, he stayed with Xiong Zhan and brought up the rear. With Elder Shi's help, Xiong Zhan wouldn't be killed.
"Everyone, go back to the Barbarian Bear Clan first. Elder Shi and I will go back in a bit."
Their mission was to lure the Eight-Armed Demonic Blood Lizard away.
"Big brother Long Chen, let's go quickly."
At that moment, Xiong Wan Er didn't have time to think too much. Only Xiong Zhan and Elder Shi could bring up the rear.