Soaring!

The figures swiftly darted.

The three immediately rushed towards the location of the golden-winged roc.

Ye Qingchen expanded his perception, probing the battle situation ahead.

Confronting the golden-winged roc was a team of over a dozen loose cultivators, but more than half had already been slain by the roc, leaving the rest struggling to resist.

"Everyone, scatter and run!"

The leading loose cultivator, seeming to be the leader, had a cultivation level at the Spiritual Sea Third Heaven. Holding an Iron Embryo Bow, he continuously plucked the bowstring, sending out arrow shadows at great speed with glinting lights.

These arrow shadows were extremely powerful, easily piercing through tree trunks, leaving a bowl-sized hole.

If shot at a person, even a cultivator at the Spiritual Sea Realm would likely be killed or injured.

Whoosh!

But the golden-winged roc was indifferent. Facing the rain of arrows that blotted out the sky, it merely spread its wings nonchalantly, stirring up a gust of wind that directly deflected the arrows.

Simultaneously, as it deflected the rain of arrows, it suddenly swooped down, trailing afterimages, quickly arriving in front of the loose cultivator holding the bow.

"Not good!"

The loose cultivator with the bow was shocked, and before he could react, the golden-winged roc's claws suddenly seized his shoulders, lifting him into the air. In the horrified gazes of the onlookers, he didn't even have time to scream before being torn in half by the roc, blood splattering the forest.

"No!"

The other loose cultivators, witnessing this, let out screams, desperately charging towards the golden-winged roc.

But the power gap was too great, an almost one-sided situation.

By the time Ye Qingchen and his companions arrived, the ground was littered with dismembered limbs, resembling an Asura Purgatory.

"Such a powerful beast!"

Hong Man's pupils contracted.

He was evidently also shocked by the scene.

Shred!

After the golden-winged roc exterminated the last loose cultivator, its eagle eyes locked onto Ye Qingchen's trio. Letting out a screech, it spread its enormous wings, whipping up a fierce wind, charging menacingly towards them.

"Everyone, attack together!"

Ye Qingchen knew battle was unavoidable, and with a deep shout, he unleashed his Spiritual Sea Third Heaven cultivation. Simultaneously, twisting the long sword in his hand, he unleashed a dazzling flare of sword shadows.

"Fight!"

Hong Man gripped his battle staff tightly, and alongside Jiang Churan, they both unleashed True Qi. One swept up a storm of staff shadows, while the other launched a blizzard of sword shadows, and the trio's attacks swept fiercely towards the roc!

Facing the trio's assault, the golden-winged roc screeched sharply, its rolling demonic energy gushing out like a fountain, covering its body, boldly charging against the onslaught that blotted out the sun!

Boom!

A tremendous roar suddenly erupted.

In the violent clash of forces, the vast currents rolled out, even uprooting the surrounding trees.

Whoosh!

The charging golden-winged roc was blasted away, retreating into the high skies, leaving shattered feathers scattered across the clearing.

"This beast has at least the power of Spiritual Sea Fifth Heaven! No wonder it could easily slaughter that team!"

Hong Man, holding his battle staff, felt his hands go numb.

One must know.

They were not in heavy armor but in their strongest peak state.

"Watch out, here it comes again!"

Jiang Churan exclaimed.

Amidst the exclamation.

The golden-winged roc once again swooped down, seeing the trio ready to join forces again. The beast suddenly spread its wings, swiftly swinging them.

Only to see in the void, two sharp blade-like flashes streaking through.

The golden-winged roc used its wings as blades, condensing demonic energy into blade-like flashes. As the wings swung, they crossed like two blades.

"Shred!"

A terrifying tearing sound arose.

Where the blade-like flashes passed, within a radius of ten feet, whether layered dense trees or jagged rocks, were instantly cleaved in two, with smooth mirror-like cuts.

"Quick, dodge!"

As soon as the golden-winged roc made a move, Ye Qingchen immediately shouted.

Therefore.

The trio was not harmed.

Seeing the traces left around, Hong Man and Jiang Churan felt a chill in their hearts; taking that strike head-on would have likely resulted in them being sliced in half by the roc's attack!

"Once more!"

Ye Qingchen's mind grew increasingly calm.

The more powerful the golden-winged roc revealed itself to be, the more extraordinary the treasures it guarded surely must be. After a cold shout, he launched another attack towards the roc.

Boom!

The star core within his body spun rapidly, and the surging starlight erupted fiercely.

The sword in his hand carried a cold glint, slicing swiftly like a gale towards the wing of the golden-winged giant eagle.

"Count me in!"

Jiang Churan also let out a deep shout, unleashing immense combat power, with his longsword emitting a beam of sword light over a yard long, stabbing towards the golden-winged giant eagle.

Dong!

Hong Man remained silent, stomped the ground fiercely with both feet, and leaped high into the air. The battle staff in his hand left behind a shadow, suddenly crushing down.

In an instant.

Their attacks formed a Heaven and Earth Net.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of loud booms resounded mightily.

Under their siege, the golden-winged giant eagle couldn't resist and soon its massive body was covered in wounds, blood gushing forth, even staining its wings red.

If it weren't for its powerful beast physique, it might have been slain already.

Screech!

The heavily wounded golden-winged giant eagle let out an eagle's cry. Just as everyone was on guard against its possible dying counterattack, it flapped its wings and staggered towards the depths of the dense forest.

"Let's chase it down!"

Seeing the golden-winged giant eagle escape, Ye Qingchen was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting it to choose to flee.

However.

The higher the tier of the beast, the higher its intelligence. When facing life and death, it naturally has its judgments.

Ye Qingchen definitely wouldn't let it escape, especially since it was likely the guardian beast of the Profound Celestial Flower. He immediately mobilized his star power and pursued the golden-winged giant eagle rapidly.

The trio pursued the golden eagle, continuously heading forward.

Unconsciously, they had pursued for dozens of miles, arriving in front of a valley veiled in mist.

Whoosh!

The golden-winged giant eagle flapped its wings and flew straight into the valley.

"Where do you think you're going!"

None of them were willing to let the golden-winged giant eagle they had tirelessly chased escape, so they charged directly into the valley.

Soon, they found the injured golden-winged giant eagle in a nest.

"Huh?"

What surprised the three was a plant about five inches tall growing in the giant eagle's nest. This plant had only eight green leaves, and in the center of the leaves were three vermilion fruits.

Although the fruits were only thumb-sized, they exuded a strange fragrance.

The exotic aroma wafting through the air made Ye Qingchen feel as though his pores were relaxing, and the fatigue from the prior battle lessened significantly. Clearly, it was no ordinary Heavenly and Earthly Treasure!

Screech!

The injured golden-winged giant eagle, seeing the three suddenly break in, let out a cry and lunged at the peculiar fruit.

"Oh no!"

Ye Qingchen was startled.

Although he didn't know the nature of this exotic fruit, its growth beside the golden-winged giant eagle's lair suggested it was no ordinary thing. If the eagle ate it and something unexpected happened, wouldn't it be adding trouble?

"Slash!"

A sword sliced horizontally.

Blood splattered, and the golden-winged giant eagle died on the spot.

After slaying the golden eagle, Ye Qingchen let out a sigh of relief.

"This is Vermilion Sun Fruit!" Jiang Churan approached the plant, studying it carefully, and then said, "It's an exotic fruit that enhances cultivation. That golden eagle probably intended to eat it and perish together with us!"

Hong Man looked at the eagle's corpse, feeling a lingering fear, "So close!"

"There are exactly three here, one for each of us..." Ye Qingchen casually picked them, handing them over. The two did not refuse, took the Vermilion Sun Fruit, sat cross-legged, and swallowed them whole.

The Vermilion Sun Fruit melted in the mouth, transforming into a surge of spiritual qi, flooding into the body, ravaging like a tidal wave.

Ye Qingchen dared not slack, immediately concentrating and employing the Nine Revolutions Star Technique, channeling the spiritual qi into his dantian.

Soon.

A powerful aura surged forth from Ye Qingchen's body.

"Finally broke through, reaching the Spiritual Sea Fourth Heaven!"

Ye Qingchen opened his eyes, a hint of delight in his gaze.

At the same time.

Hong Man and Jiang Churan also opened their eyes, unable to hide their excitement.

Obviously, this Vermilion Sun Fruit had brought significant breakthroughs in their cultivation as well.

But just as they were about to speak, they saw Ye Qingchen scanning the surroundings, his expression changing drastically. Curious, the two also looked around, and their hearts sank.

For, unbeknownst to them, the valley had become shrouded in fog!

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