A colossal shadow loomed, casting an overwhelming presence that would unnerve anyone!
Jin Bao’er’s expression shifted, and she instinctively tried to retreat, her mind racing through every movement, teleportation, and escape talisman she possessed.
But it was still too late. A massive cat’s paw slammed down, pinning her.
"Pfft!"
A suffocating sensation washed over her, her internal organs feeling as though they were being forcibly displaced. The pain made her vision blur, and a mouthful of blood erupted from her lips.
A furry, oversized head slowly approached, its nose twitching as it sniffed her. A flicker of surprise crossed its arrogant, beastly eyes.
*Hmm… has the same scent as that powerful dragon from earlier!*
Despite being held immobile, Jin Bao’er understood this sentiment from the giant beast’s gaze. She inwardly called out to a certain black dragon within her spiritual dimension, but received no response.
"What are you?"
A pure, clear boy’s voice reached her ears, tinged with pride and curiosity.
Jin Bao’er felt dizzy and barely registered the words. The power difference was too immense. Was she truly going to meet her end here? To die so unexpectedly after a rebirth! No! She refused to accept it!
A surge of desperate will to survive welled up within her…
Receiving no answer, the giant beast seemed to realize it had been too rough. It swiftly retracted its paw, and its immense body began to shrink…
The pressure vanished, and Jin Bao’er instinctively wanted to flee, but she witnessed this scene with her own eyes!
After retracting its paw, the unmovable giant beast’s body began to shrink. In just over ten seconds, the colossal creature that had been there moments ago transformed into a demonic beast resembling a tiger, standing three meters tall before her!
Its fur was pure white and elegant, its body robust and imposing, its beastly eyes cold and aloof, and its limbs possessed formidable explosive power…
Its strength was unfathomable!
The white tiger, meanwhile, observed the human before it. The human clearly carried a dragon’s aura but lacked any dragon’s might. They were undoubtedly a human cultivator, clad in ugly black leather, thin and appearing malnourished. Their face was quite fair, and the blood at the corner of their mouth seemed to be from them exerting too much force just now… So weak! This guy was far too weak!
Its disdainful thoughts were quickly evident on the tiger’s face, with no attempt to conceal them.
The human and the tiger stared at each other until the white tiger, bored, impatiently asked:
"Dragon? Human?"
When did dragons gain the ability to shapeshift so freely and conceal themselves so effectively? He had almost not recognized them just now! As for himself, after so many years, he still couldn't shapeshift and ascend! Infuriating!
The sudden voice made Jin Bao’er’s pupils contract. Could demonic beasts speak? She had never encountered such a thing in both her lives!
Then, what was its cultivation level… Nascent Soul? Or…
On the cultivation continent, there had never been a demonic beast capable of speaking human language, let alone switching size at will. Otherwise, cultivators wouldn't be the ones enslaving demonic beasts!
What in the world was this creature before her?!
A few seconds later, she slowly suppressed the shock in her heart with a somber expression. At the very least, it didn't seem intent on killing her.
"I am Jin Bao’er, and I am human!"
Upon receiving a response, the white tiger’s confusion deepened, but it didn't dwell on it… changing the subject directly.
"Since you are human, you are forbidden from entering the center of the Seven Desolations Forest! This was an agreement made by you humans yourselves. Are you going back on your word?"
As it spoke, the killing intent in the white tiger's eyes intensified, clearly displeased by this human who had suddenly intruded into its domain and disturbed its slumber!
Sensing the stark killing intent, even a fool like Jin Bao’er knew she had provoked someone she shouldn't have. She once again called out to Long Lixing in her heart, but still received no reply, a bitter smile appearing on her lips.
*Senior! How could you set me up like this! You ditch me after trapping me, and I can’t fight this giant beast!*
"I… I was forced in here, do you believe me?"
When you're under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head. For her own life, she wouldn't care about her image!
The white tiger let out a cold snort!
"Hmph! Everyone knows humans are cunning and deceitful. Why should I believe you?"
Despite its words, for some reason, it didn't make any move to kill. Seeing this, Jin Bao’er’s eyes brightened.
"To be honest, I was here to rescue someone. I was chased by a flying tiger, and due to my insufficient strength, I had to flee everywhere, which led me to be forced in here. As for disturbing your sleep… ahem, you saw the dragon shadow just now. He wanted to come in, and I couldn't help it."
The white tiger was taken aback. It then glanced towards the edge of the central area, where faint traces of the flying tiger’s aura confirmed that this human was not lying…
Suddenly, its brow furrowed, and its entire demeanor turned sharp, its expression cold and cruel, filled with boundless rage and disbelief. It gritted its teeth and said:
"This aura… Demonic Beast Sacrifice to Heaven?"
After speaking, it quickly turned its head and stared intently at Jin Bao’er, its killing intent palpable. If she dared to utter a single wrong word, it would instantly annihilate her!
"Human! What have you done?"
Jin Bao’er, who had just escaped a brush with death, didn't even have a second to relax before the overwhelming pressure descended, pinning her to the ground. Facing the wrath of a powerful being, she was utterly defenseless…
Still… too weak!
The fear of her life being threatened arose, but her mind became even clearer, working at high speed.
Demonic Beast Sacrifice to Heaven? What was that?
Suddenly, her expression froze. Right! It must have been the desperate cries of the demonic beasts to the heavens when one was killed, and their unusual movements! That's what caused the beast tide in the entire forest!
"Wait a minute! I know what's going on!"
Perhaps the white tiger was still somewhat rational. Upon hearing this, it stopped suppressing her, though its gaze remained cold and cruel.
Even though her body felt a slight release, Jin Bao’er didn't hesitate. While gasping to ease the pain in her chest, she said:
"Yesterday was the start of the sect trials…"
After she concisely explained the general situation, the white tiger’s eyes widened further in fury, its anger reaching a boiling point! It roared:
"What? Damnable human cultivators! Slaughtering the beast mother, destroying the young, truly despicable and unforgivable!"
Jin Bao’er clutched her chest, her face deathly pale, but she didn't forget to fan the flames.
"More than that! The demonic beast watched its own child being killed, its heart was torn to shreds! In the end, it was even struck down with a palm, turning into a mist of blood. Unfortunately, my strength was insufficient, and I could only watch…"
As she spoke, she observed the white tiger’s expression, confirming its growing anger, and then casually added:
"Ahem… You shouldn't be rash. That Lou Yun Immortal Venerable is a Nascent Soul stage expert, his strength is extraordinary!"
As soon as the words left her mouth, the white tiger’s rage reached its peak! Its beastly eyes bulged, its killing intent blazing! It panted heavily!
"Nascent Soul stage?"
At the same time, it seemed to sense someone’s location, and its beastly body vanished from its spot with extreme speed.