“Sky Demon Phoenix Wings?” Upon hearing the horrified scream from the mouth of the Skywolf King, Xiao Yan was also momentarily stunned. His gaze then shifted to the pair of bone wings behind him, his eyes narrowed, and he asked, “You know them?”
The shock lasted only a moment; the Skywolf King gradually came to his senses. He cast a somewhat fearful glance at Xiao Yan and quickly stepped back. Although the flesh and feathers on these bone wings had long since disappeared, the special aura contained within the bone wings immediately revealed its identity. Years ago, he had encountered a true Sky Demon Phoenix, and the immense pressure originating from the soul and deep within the bloodline had left an indelible memory for him.
“Where did you get these Sky Demon Phoenix Wings?” The Skywolf King stared intently at Xiao Yan and asked in a low voice. Judging from the bone wings, this should have been a deceased Sky Demon Phoenix. However, as one of the top creatures in the world of magic beasts, while they were not numerous, each one possessed terrifying strength and extremely horrific potential. And before dying, every Sky Demon Phoenix would return to the clan’s altar, so it was utterly impossible for outsiders to obtain anything related to the Sky Demon Phoenix, let alone their precious Sky Demon Phoenix Wings!
“What kind of magic beast does this Sky Demon Phoenix Wing belong to?” Xiao Yan questioned.
“You don’t even know about the Sky Demon Phoenix?” Hearing Xiao Yan’s question, the Skywolf King was instead startled, then exclaimed in astonishment, looking as if he had seen something incredibly absurd.
“Sky Demon Phoenix? Is that mysterious mummified corpse a Sky Demon Phoenix?” Xiao Yan murmured to himself, then smiled at the Skywolf King and said, “Tell me everything you know about the Sky Demon Phoenix.”
“Little one, what do you think you are, to speak to me like this? Don’t think that just because you obtained a pair of Sky Demon Phoenix Wings, you can show off your might. If the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan discovers that you used their clansman’s wings as material for flight techniques, they will hunt you down relentlessly! When that time comes, you won’t even have time to cry!”
Hearing Xiao Yan’s unapologetic words, the Skywolf King returned to reality and laughed angrily. “If you know what’s good for you, hand over the Sapless Fruit. Otherwise, I’ll tear you apart today!” The Skywolf King licked his crimson tongue over his lips, his bloody-red eyes fixed on Xiao Yan. Then, with a stomp of his foot, he shot up into the air above Xiao Yan and unleashed a furious roar. His green-veined fist, trailing a low-pitched sonic boom, crashed down viciously.
Xiao Yan watched the Skywolf King launch a fierce attack, and with a flick of his finger, a brilliant silver light erupted in front of him.
**BANG!**
The Skywolf King’s fist smashed into the silver light, causing a deep rumble, reminiscent of metal striking metal.
After the punch, the Skywolf King’s face slightly changed. He felt his arm go numb in that moment. But before he could pull back, a silver fist suddenly shot out from the silver light, heavily slamming into his chest.
**RRRAAAHH!**
As the punch hit, the Skywolf King felt a sweet taste in his throat, and his eyes showed a glimmer of horror. Such a terrifying force… from this little boy?
The Skywolf King awkwardly fell to the ground, his feet leaving a dozen footprints half a foot deep in the earth before he could stop. Looking up, shocked, his eyes fixed on the silver figure in front of Xiao Yan, sensing a dangerous aura from the motionless figure.
“You have two choices: one, answer my questions and continue being the Mountain King, or two, let me kill you right now.”
Xiao Yan looked down on the Skywolf King, his tone calm.
“And you think you can do that?” The Skywolf King sneered.
“By means of this,” Xiao Yan smiled, pointing at the Skywolf King. The Earth Demon Puppet beside him exploded forth like a cannonball, charging ferociously towards the Skywolf King.
Seeing the Earth Demon Puppet pounce, the Skywolf King was startled. After the previous brief exchange, he understood how ferocious this silver creature was. Despite his shock, it roused some viciousness in him. His eyes turned red, and with a roar, he charged forward, colliding with the Earth Demon Puppet.
Both the Skywolf King and the Earth Demon Puppet chose to engage in physical combat, which was their strongest method. However, after just a few exchanges, the difference in their strength became clear. The Earth Demon Puppet was far stronger than the Skywolf King, and even in terms of physical strength, it was a step above.
**BOOM!**
The two fists clashed, unleashing a terrifying wave of energy. The rocks on the ground shattered, turning to dust. The nearby stream gurgled continuously, and waves several zhang high were sent flying by the energy. Nearby trees were snapped in half.
The fist winds spread, and the Earth Demon Puppet’s body trembled slightly, stepping back half a step. The Skywolf King, however, skidded back more than ten meters, barely holding his ground. When he looked up again, the fierce look on his face was replaced by shock. He knew this creature could very well kill him.
As the Skywolf King retreated, the Earth Demon Puppet, without receiving further orders from Xiao Yan, took another step and charged towards the Skywolf King.
“Stop, stop! I yield!” Seeing the Earth Demon Puppet’s relentless advance, the Skywolf King’s face changed, and he hurriedly called out.
As soon as the words left his mouth, the Earth Demon Puppet halted, its empty eyes staring straight at the Skywolf King, making the latter’s skin grow cold.
In the sky, Xiao Yan smiled faintly, slowly landing next to the Earth Demon Puppet. “Talk. I want to know everything about the Sky Demon Phoenix.”
Wiping the blood from his mouth, the Skywolf King glanced at the Earth Demon Puppet, still somewhat frightened. Then, gritting his teeth, he said, “The Sky Demon Phoenix is very famous in the Magic Beast World, much like the Pill Tower or the Soul Hall in the Central Plains. In the food chain of the Magic Beast World, they are at the top tier. Every Sky Demon Phoenix, upon birth, can instantly reach the fifth rank after being awakened by the elders, possessing wisdom comparable to humans. Adult Sky Demon Phoenixes are mostly at the seventh rank, with some reaching the eighth rank, a terrifying level.”
“Though the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan’s numbers are not many, their status in the Dou Qi Continent is very important. Even organizations like the Pill Tower and the Soul Hall treat them with great respect.”
“Every member of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan returns to their clan’s altar before death, awaiting their end. Therefore, anything from the Sky Demon Phoenix is extremely difficult to obtain. First, it’s hard to acquire, and second, even if acquired, if discovered by the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, the consequences…”
At this point, the Skywolf King couldn’t help but look gleefully at Xiao Yan. What could he do with such a powerful ally? In front of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, this strength was nothing. It was ridiculous that he dared to use the Sky Demon Phoenix Wings so openly.
Xiao Yan didn’t care about the Skywolf King’s taunt. Frowning, he hadn’t expected that the dry corpse of the magical beast would hold such a significant position and background in the Magic Beast World.
“Are there other tribes in the Magic Beast World that can stand against the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan?” Xiao Yan asked, thinking of Zi Yan. Her blood could suppress the Sky Demon Phoenix, so her original form must be no ordinary creature.
The Skywolf King hesitated, then said, “There are two, both descended from ancient times—the Nine Yin Ground Serpent and the Void Ancient Dragon.”
“Nine Yin Ground Serpent? Void Ancient Dragon?”
Muttering these names, Xiao Yan frowned again. He wasn’t familiar with these, nor did he know if Zi Yan’s original form belonged to either of these.
“These two races are also extremely terrifying. The former has a large population, but their bloodlines are not always pure. They form a massive family, with some extremely powerful individuals. As for the Void Ancient Dragon, they are much more mysterious. I don’t know much about them, but their strength is unquestionable. It’s said the Void Ancient Dragons feed on the Sky Demon Phoenix.”
The Skywolf King’s expression became peculiar. The Sky Demon Phoenix’s strength was chilling, yet the Void Ancient Dragons fed on them, a fact that even he found absurd.
“Cough, this is just what I’ve heard. The Void Ancient Dragons are the most mysterious of magic beasts, capable of freely traveling through void space, making them the perfect mounts for spatial travel. So, I don’t know the exact details.”
The Skywolf King coughed, then added, “I’ve told you everything you wanted to know.”
“Traversing void space… the Void Ancient Dragons indeed live up to their name. I wonder if Zi Yan belongs to this tribe. Some of her abilities are related to space,” Xiao Yan mused silently.
After a moment of thought, Xiao Yan looked up and threw a dried-up fruit from his ring. “Here, this is your reward. Also, keep today’s events a secret, unless you don’t want your mountain range anymore.”
The Skywolf King, catching the reddish fruit, beamed with joy. Cautiously putting it away, he said, “Don’t worry, we magic beasts keep our word. Unlike humans, we don’t go back on our promises. I won’t say anything because it would only cause trouble for me. Nevertheless, I’ll give you a piece of advice—don’t let the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan find out about your bone wings, or you’ll be hunted without a place to hide.”
With that, the Skywolf King leaped onto the giant magic beast’s head and shouted, leading his group back in a whirlwind.
As the Skywolf King and his followers disappeared, Xiao Yan exhaled, glancing at the bone wings on his back and sighing. This thing… had become a considerable problem.
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