"T-that bird is a freak!
Could it be a Class 8 Demonic Beast? "
Li Mo gasped. He knew how strong a Great Sage was.
Looking at its current size, it was probably the same as the adult Giant Adamantine Ape and had already advanced into the ranks of a Class 8 Demonic Beast.
But this bird was able to hold it off for so long. Li Mo had to reevaluate the bird's level.
"It seems the bird was toying with me, or I wouldn't have been able to escape to this pond. I would've been burnt to ashes by its flames!"
Li Mo felt cold sweat all over his body despite being in the water. He couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
…
At this time, there was a sudden change in the battle between the two Demonic Beasts.
The bird sensed Great Sage's killing intent and no longer cared about the king of the forest's aura.
Its sharp beak was like a sharp longsword, constantly stabbing into the Great Sage's body.
Fortunately, Great Sage's skin was tough, or he would've turned into a hornet's nest by now.
"Wu …"
The bird's counterattack infuriated Great Sage and he howled at the sky.
He grabbed the bird's claws and swung it!
Whoosh …
The bird was thrown into the air. Due to the speed, the bird didn't have time to spread its wings and escape.
The Great Sage had already leapt high into the air, and was now above the bird.
Then, two huge feet stepped on the body of the big bird.
"Shriek …"
"Plop …"
The bird shrieked, then fell into the water with the Great Sage.
"Sizzle …"
After the giant bird fell into the water, the water in the pond immediately boiled and tumbled.
Thick steam filled the entire surface of the water.
Li Mo was in a hurry to swim to the shore.
The battle between these two Demonic Beasts was not something a Level 47 Assassin like him could participate in. If he was not careful and got hit by their attacks, he could very well lose his life!
When Li Mo reached the shore, dripping wet, the bird jumped out of the water and flapped its wings in an attempt to escape.
At this time, the fire on his body had completely disappeared, and his body was still emitting white smoke. He had become a real drowned rat.
But when it saw Li Mo on the shore, it opened its maw to attack him with fire, as if to vent all its anger on him.
Li Mo paled in fright. He was out of energy and couldn't dodge the bird's attack at such a close distance.
"Great Sage!
Where did you run off to?
If you don't show up, I'll be burned to death! "
In his desperation, Li Mo could only pin his hopes on Great Sage.
* Hua … *
Li Mo's voice trailed off when Great Sage came out of the water.
She made a face at Li Mo.
A huge palm grabbed the bird's neck and swallowed back the flames it was about to spit out!
Puff puff puff …
The giant bird began to flap its wings and struggle desperately, but it was all in vain.
The Great Sage seemed to have found the bird's weak point. He gripped the bird's neck tightly and refused to let go. After fifteen minutes, the bird was completely exhausted and stopped moving.
Wu wu wu …
After a few excited cries, the Great Sage dragged the bird to Li Mo on the shore.
He threw the bird in front of Li Mo with a plop.
He then made a throat-slitting gesture, signaling Li Mo to end the bird's life.
Li Mo's heart was inexplicably moved by this scene.
In this world, the one who helped him the most wasn't Han Tianyu or Lan Jingyuan, but the Great Sage.
It was all thanks to the Great Sage that he could reach his current level of power!
"Thank you, Great Sage!"
Giving Great Sage a grateful look, Li Mo took out the Dragonscale Scarlet Sword and went to the exhausted bird.
Puff puff puff …
The bird sensed death approaching and used the last of its strength to flap its wings a few times before letting out a hoarse cry.
Wu wu wu …
Great Sage was afraid the bird would be a threat to Li Mo. He leaped and sat on the bird.
Pff …
The Dragonscale Sword pierced the bird's weakest point, its neck.
With the Great Sage's help, Li Mo finally killed the bird that was chasing him.
"Ah!
This … could it be that this big bird is also a demonic beast above the eighth level? "
Li Mo didn't feel any energy entering his body. He muttered to himself in confusion.
Back in Liuli City, Yang Mu had once told him that after the death of a monster beast of the eighth level or above, all of its energy would be gathered in its Monster Core.
Since he did not obtain any energy from killing the bird, it could only mean that the bird was at least a Class 8 Monster Beast.
Li Mo pulled out the Dragonscale Sword and prepared to toss the corpse for its demon core.
However, the giant bird's iron armor made it difficult for him. Although the Scarlet Dragon Scale Sword was extremely sharp, it was comparable to a King Armament.
However, given his current strength, it was impossible for him to get rid of the bird's corpse in a short amount of time. In the end, he could only look at the Great Sage.
"Great Sage, can you help me pluck out the feathers of this huge bird?"
Wu wu wu …
The Great Sage let out two soft cries, more than happy to help Li Mo.
Whoosh …
Li Mo's feat was a piece of cake for the Great Sage. In no time at all, the bird's feathers were plucked clean.
Li Mo tossed the bird's corpse with the Dragonscale Sword and found a fiery demon core the size of an egg.
"Ha-ha … the heavens are good to me!"
Li Mo held the demon core in his hand in excitement, wondering what level he would reach if he refined this demon core of at least the eighth level.
However, the surprise that the giant bird gave him was not over yet. When he discovered the red strengthening stones in the giant bird's body, his jaw dropped. He could not believe his eyes.
"My god, this … this is almost twenty Strengthening Stones!"
Li Mo stuffed them all in his storage pouch. But he didn't let go of the feathers Great Sage plucked either.
When he was done, he ran over to the Great Sage's side.
But the Great Sage was no longer the Great Sage of a few months ago. He had the body of a mature giant adamantine ape. Li Mo could only look up to him.
"Great Sage, it's been a few months since we last met. Your power has grown by leaps and bounds!"
Wu wu wu …
The Great Sage jumped in joy, happy to see Li Mo. But Li Mo couldn't understand what he was saying.
But seeing the Great Sage's excitement, Li Mo knew the Great Sage missed him. But this was enough for Li Mo.
He could be considered the first person in the Tianfeng Empire to be able to be so intimate with a demonic beast whose strength had already surpassed Class 8.