Chapter 9: The Dark Beast

Bang. The dazzling light of the blade was delivered, the residual energy surged forth, and at the same time, the sound of bones breaking echoed continuously. Yang Tian gritted his teeth in pain and threw another punch.

As the approaching claws drew nearer, Yang Tian's figure flickered and transformed into a raging wind. The sky was filled with crimson shadows of fists, each punch exuding immense ferocity, as his robust vitality surged forth to clash with the black demon beast.

When the chest of the black demon beast was pried open, a black orb appeared in hand, and Yang Tian grinned. This is the inner core of the black demon beast, which can be used for alchemy.

The fist imprint clashed with the claws of the Black Demon Beast, and a powerful shockwave erupted, causing the Black Demon Beast to be directly sent flying.

The ground trembled as the layers of mud continuously cracked. The black beast moved several times faster than before, reaching Yang Tian's side in an instant, its powerful arm striking against Yang Tian's back

With a crisp sound, Yang Tian felt a tingle in his toes, startled in his heart, and his body retreated. He tapped the air a few times and landed on the ground

After ten breaths, the dark beast fell down unwillingly

Crack! The sound of bones breaking echoed, and waves of excruciating pain surged through Yang Tian. A sweetness filled his throat, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood

The dazzling crimson light streaked across the void, and in the moment before the black beast could react, the blazing sun erupted violently, with a powerful surge of vitality continuously bursting forth, blood and bones splattering everywhere

The sound of crunching echoed as a towering beast, nearly three meters high, landed before Yang Tian. Its body was covered in pitch-black mane, and its gaping maw was tearing into a human corpse. The continuous sound of crunching was clearly the noise of bones being chewed.

It turns out to be a Black Demon Beast. Yang Tian's expression was serious; based on the external display of vitality, this Black Demon Beast's strength was at the first rank, fifth layer. The classification of ferocious beasts ranges from first to third rank, corresponding to the cultivation levels of the human race.

Whoosh

"Beast, you shall die!" The burly man roared repeatedly, a frenzied killing intent seeping from his body, his fierce face nearly contorting.

With a low growl, the muscles in his arms twitched, producing muffled sounds as his bones rubbed against each other. A fierce energy surged forth, and a crimson aura hovered above his fist, meeting the descending palm aimed to strike.

Yang Tian slowly approached the black monster. When he was nearly three zhang away, the black monster suddenly stopped eating, abruptly raising its head, its green eyes fixating on Yang Tian.

With a thunderous roar, the fist was suddenly swung out, unleashing a crimson radiance that surged forward with a speed as swift as lightning, causing the air to explode violently.

Snap ... ... Snap ... ...

Yang Tian coldly shouted, and the small sun that gathered on his fist became several times more violent than before. He threw a punch, and a great sun rolled through the void, attacking the head of the black demon beast.

"Go to hell." Suppressing the pain, two intact fingers curled into claws, lunging towards the big man's eyes

Night

At the moment Yang Tian was recovering his vitality, a streak of deep blue light cut through the vacuum, producing a piercing sonic boom. Yang Tian suddenly opened his eyes; before his thoughts could shift, his body had already darted to the side.

"Not bad, you actually dodged my attack," the man said, looking at the young boy with interest. His gaze then shifted to the fallen beast, and he mockingly continued, "It's nothing special. Hand over the inner core of this beast, and you can leave."

Roar. The black monster let out a piercing howl as a tremendous force struck it. At the same time, the body of the black monster rapidly increased in height, growing by three-tenths in less than three breaths.

"Hiss." Looking at the wound on his arm that had penetrated to the bone, Yang Tian inhaled sharply. This time, he showed no hesitation. Enduring the pain, he stomped his foot hard, leaping into the air to chase after the body of the black beast, grabbing hold of its powerful hind leg.

Whoosh

The Han man's pupils constricted slightly, yet his expression remained calm, disregarding the lightning-fast fingers as his fist struck towards Yang Tian's chest

Upon witnessing this, the man's expression changed drastically, but it was already too late. The protective shield was shattered instantly, and in the blink of an eye, the man's head was crushed by the enormous forelimb of the shadow.

"Not good, it is the Berserk Bloodline." Yang Tian's expression changed as he swiftly retreated. Some ferocious beasts are born with a chance to possess a trace of the Berserk Bloodline, which, when activated, causes their combat power to surge continuously

A low growl escaped the black beast as a terrifying aura erupted from within its body. Its pitch-black mane stood on end in an instant. As it gazed at the approaching figure, its powerful hind legs suddenly pushed off the ground, propelling it into the sky. The fur on its forelimbs revealed sharp claws, which it aimed at Yang Tian's head.

Bang

"Little brat, today I will teach you the rules of the cultivation world." A shadow flickered in the big man's eyes, and just as his gaze shifted, a streak of deep blue energy suddenly surged out from his sleeve.

Boom! Boom!

A piercing gust of wind swept through once more, the black beast's expression twisted in rage, its aura rising steadily. Its gaze was fierce, and its forelimbs struck out like two massive pincers.

Boom!

Blood splattered everywhere

Boom! With a cold and stern expression, Yang Tian couldn't help but take a sharp breath, having fractured three bones in his hand

Yang Tian's mind was unusually calm. Just as the forelimb was about to strike his body, he suddenly turned in mid-air, delivering a kick with his hind leg into the abdomen of the dark beast.

In this world where the strong are revered, it is common for disagreements to result in bloodshed. Moreover, the burly man before me has launched a surprise attack and is no stranger to acts of murder and plunder.

Upon witnessing this, Yang Tian remained unmoved, his entire body tensed instantly, the robust energy coursing through his fists. As he observed the approaching black beast, he leaned slightly forward, standing like a solid rock.

Roar! The black demon beast was sent flying several meters away, howling incessantly, with a deep wound in its abdomen, and fresh blood gushing out.

Hiss!

Scorching sun

Yang Tian unleashed a punch, with crimson light surging and sonic booms erupting frequently. A blood hole appeared on the hind leg of the black monster, and fresh blood gushed forth.

The black demon beast let out a mournful roar, its massive body rolling around, shattering ancient trees that could be embraced by several people, blood splattering everywhere

Bang

Yang Tian sat cross-legged on the ground, and after recovering a significant portion of his vitality, he took out a fine steel long knife from his void ring. He proceeded to cut off the outer skin and teeth of the black demon beast, placing them into his spatial ring. These items could be used for weapon forging and could be exchanged for blood stones at the market.

"Beast!" With a low growl, Yang's heart was ablaze with fury, and the fierce determination within him was ignited. He suddenly seized the forelimb of the black monster, pulling with all his strength, while his knee forcefully struck into its spine.

The azure light struck the large tree, and dense smoke immediately began to rise. A tree, large enough for several people to embrace, was gradually being corroded, and the originally lush green trunk rapidly turned a withered yellow.

Yang Tian's body suddenly spun, tracing a strange arc as he arrived at the back of the dark beast, delivering a powerful punch with fierce momentum

What do you mean by this, Your Excellency

Boom

"The perception is quite good." Yang Tian felt a chill in his heart, and in an instant, he stomped his foot hard on the ground, unleashing a tremendous force. The soil on the ground splattered, and he propelled himself forward with this momentum.

Ah—" The great Han let out a painful roar, clearly not expecting Yang Tian to withstand his strike. Blood gushed from his right eye, and on the ground, a terrified eyeball was still rolling.

Whoosh

This is the dark side of the cultivation world, a stark and blatant threat

Suddenly, a shadow towering at a height of approximately 3 meters emerged from the jungle, accompanied by a wave of pungent odor. The shadow forcefully kicked its legs and leaped into the air.

Yang Tian grunted as he endured a blow, his chest burning like a furnace, the pain almost unbearable. He clenched his teeth tightly, and his fingers, which had been stilled, suddenly jabbed out, the sensation of flesh reverberating through his fingertips

Roaring! The black demon beast let out a fierce roar, revealing its full set of fangs, as yellow liquid dripped continuously from its mouth. Its entire body radiated a violent aura, charging towards Yang Tian like a rampaging bull.

Beside the cave, a sharp-eyed man walked through the jungle, his footsteps barely making a sound. The fine steel long knife in his hand still dripped with traces of blood

Such a powerful physique. Feeling a sharp pain at the tip of his toes, Yang Tian looked up at the black demon beast whose aura was rising, silently exclaiming in his heart. This black demon beast was about to enter the sixth level of the realm, and while ferocious beasts are born with strong physiques, they possess low intelligence. In contrast, humans are inherently endowed with superior intelligence, but their physical bodies are notably fragile.

Dust and smoke rose, and the residual strong winds tore apart several ancient trees nearby, with the sound of the tearing shockwaves continuously exploding.

Upon seeing this, Yang Tian's face turned somewhat pale, clearly a result of exhaustion. His gaze fell upon the black demon beast, whose breath had nearly dissipated, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up; this was the first ferocious beast he had hunted.

"Hehe, if you want the inner elixir in my hand, let's see if you are qualified enough," Yang Tian sneered, fully aware that today's matter could not end well.

In the confined space, Yang Tian displayed his ruthless nature, while Zhan Tian operated at full capacity, continuously replenishing the consumed vital energy. After a prolonged battle, the raging bloodline of the Black Demon Beast was on the verge of dissipating

Confronted by the rushing force, Yang Tian mobilized his entire vital energy, continuously setting up several layers of defense around himself

The azure energy forcefully broke through several layers of defense, directly reaching Yang Tianxin's chest. Yang Tian struck out with a punch, unleashing a crimson fist force that suddenly surged forth, the energies clashing in mid-air, resulting in a thunderous sound of sonic boom.

The ground continued to crack, and under this residual force, Yang Tian was not in a much better state. His body retreated several zhang before he managed to stabilize himself, and several bloodstains appeared on his arm, with blood continuously flowing down.

At the entrance of the cave, this scene was fully captured in Yang Tian's eyes

"There are two skills." The tall man’s expression grew serious; his figure swayed and transformed into a fleeting shadow, arriving beside Yang Tian in the span of two breaths, his jade-like hand striking towards Yang Tian's head.

What a venomous heart. His expression suddenly darkened, and his gaze swept over the muscular man approaching slowly, a hint of danger spreading in his heart