Chapter 5, The Emergence of Anomalies

Lu Li looked at the tree spirit and asked, "Great tree, with monsters surrounding us, is there any way to avoid them?"

Faced with the formidable strength of the four beasts, Lu Li's young and frail body could hardly withstand their pulling, at any moment risking being torn apart and meeting a tragic end

Lu Yao was taken aback and anxiously said, "What should we do then?"

Lu Li snorted, "What is so great about the mountain god? I will go find him and reason with him"

Lu Yao was taken aback and timidly asked, "You... who are you?"

Lu Li said: "Of course I must go up; I must confront the mountain deity and reason with it"

Due to the suddenness of the incident, the four beasts were completely unprepared. When they realized what was happening and attempted to break free, they found themselves unable to do so.

The golden leopard missed its target and immediately turned around after landing, clearly observing the situation in mid-air.

At that moment, a flash of light appeared on Lu Li's forehead, and the bright light of the full moon in the sky dimmed. A beam of silvery-yellow moonlight descended from the heavens, precisely striking the point of light on Lu Li's forehead, connecting them in a straight line

Under the moonlight, Lu Li's body was clearly suspended in mid-air, surrounded by black snakes, strange birds, golden-spotted leopards, and a winged Pegasus

Suspended in mid-air, Lu Li faced the round moon, and the inexplicable power within him rapidly grew under the pressure of external forces, automatically converging at the top of his head, forming a tiny point of light on his forehead

The tree spirit shook its head and said, "I am not the mountain god; I am merely a large tree in the mountains."

In the center of the Four Beasts, Lu Li's body was spread out in a large character shape, with both hands and feet bound by beams of light, being pulled in four different directions

At that time, the four beasts emitted mournful cries and fell from the sky one after another, their deaths identical, their bodies curled up, and their vital blood exhausted

The golden leopard sprang into action, launching an attack on the monstrous bird in an attempt to force it to relinquish Lu Li

The tall man had a robust physique, yet his temperament was quite gentle. He smiled and said, "I am the spirit of this great tree, having lived here for two thousand years"

At the same time, the bodies of the Four Beasts began to lose control, as the powerful life force within them continuously flowed into Lu Li's body along that beam of light

This scene and sentiment will forever be etched in Lu Li's heart; although powerless to resist, he is filled with resentment.

Lu Yao did not notice these things; upon seeing Lu Li wake up, a smile immediately appeared on her small face

At present, Lu Li is suspended in mid-air, with his upper body grasped by the claws of a monstrous bird and his lower body entwined by a black serpent, emitting painful moans from his mouth

In the Canglu Mountain, demonic beasts are everywhere, and mountain spirits and ghosts can be seen in abundance, leaving no place to hide

Unfortunately, no matter how they resist or struggle, they cannot escape the constraints of the beam of light emanating from Lu Li. The spiritual energy within them surges forth, accompanied by their life force, and in an instant, it all flows into Lu Li's body.

Moreover, the radiance emanating from Lu Li's forehead was exceedingly strange, possessing the power to devour life. In an instant, it shattered the innate defenses of the four beasts, binding their bodies.

The tree spirit looked troubled and hesitated, saying: "Are you really going up there?"

Moments later, Lu Li also fell from the sky, landing precisely on the large tree. After being cushioned by the branches, he fell beside Lu Yao

In mid-air, changes occurred on Lu Li's body; the light spot on his forehead rapidly enlarged after absorbing the moonlight, coalescing into a crescent moon pattern, and emitted four beams of light, simultaneously affecting the black snake, the strange bird, the golden flower leopard, and the flying horse.

As soon as these words were spoken, a flash of green light suddenly appeared beside the large tree, and a tall, imposing man emerged there.

Just as the Golden Flower Leopard and the Black Snake were engaged in battle, a strange bird suddenly appeared, attempting to seize Lu Li and make its escape, but was forced to halt due to the presence of the Black Snake

Tree Spirit said: "It is relatively easy to ascend the mountain during the day, but it is extremely dangerous at night. Given your age, it is simply impossible for you to make it to the top. I advise you to stay here for the night and descend in the morning."

On the ground, Lu Li appeared to be completely unremarkable, as if in a deep sleep. After Lu Yao called out and shook him for a while, he slowly opened his eyes

At that time, due to its length, the black snake coiled around Lu Li, attempting to take him back.

Sensing danger, the four beasts instinctively launched a counterattack, attempting to tear apart Lu Li's body, only to discover that the force each had exerted on Lu Li had already been absorbed by his body

Lu Li thought for a moment, then turned to look at the large tree. He immediately rushed forward and kicked the trunk fiercely, shouting, "Big tree, come out!"

At this moment, in the competition for Lu Li, the Four Beasts exerted their utmost efforts, engaging in a contest of strength

Lu Yao was taken aback and ran out of the area shaded by the large tree, looking up at Lu Li in mid-air

Lu Yao asked, "Are you the mountain deity?"

The tree spirit pondered and said: "You cannot reach the mountain peak, but I can take you to another place where you may have the chance to encounter the mountain deity"

With a cry of surprise, Lu Yao lunged onto Lu Li, shouting, "Lu Li, wake up quickly, don't scare me."

At that moment, a faint green light flickered in Lu Li's right eye, and a shadow appeared in the pupil, marking a significant difference from before

At the critical moment of life and death, the four beasts exerted all their strength and devised every possible means

Fortunately, the Four Beasts are quite greedy, each desiring to possess the entirety of Lu Li. As a result, although the four forces act simultaneously upon Lu Li, they do not intend to divide their power among themselves, which provides Lu Li with a glimmer of hope

Outside, the strange bird, the black snake, and the golden flower leopard were in a fierce conflict, attacking each other without compromise. Just as they were about to tear Lu Li apart, a whirlwind suddenly rose from the ground, an unstoppable force that swept the strange bird, the black snake, the golden flower leopard, and Lu Li into the air.

Lu Li, displeased, huffed, "Then how do I go to see the Mountain God?"

Tree Spirit Path: "The mountain deity you speak of resides at the summit. Not only you, but even the spirits depicted in this mountain and book do not dare to approach. It would be best for you to give up and not venture forth to seek death"

Lu Yao looked on the ground in fear, letting out worried screams, feeling sorrowful for Lu Li's plight

Lu Yao said: "If we cannot see the Mountain God, he will vent his anger on Pingxi Village. I must go."

However, the monstrous bird, with its astonishing size, would not easily relinquish the food within its reach, twisting its head to launch a counterattack with its sharp iron beak

Turning over and getting up, Lu Li looked around at the surroundings and said softly, "There are many monsters nearby watching us with keen interest."

At that moment, Lu Li was in agony and despair amidst the struggle of the strange bird, the black snake, and the golden-spotted leopard, his body on the verge of being torn apart, completing his brief life.

This scene lasted only a moment, and then the moonlight vanished, returning to its former state.

In a desperate situation, Lu Li felt powerless to escape, and his young heart was filled with hatred. Even in the final moments of his life, he did not forget to express the hatred within him through his gaze

At that moment, the black serpent and the golden leopard both roared in anger, breaking free from their entanglement and lunging towards Lu Li in mid-air

At that time, Lu Li's young heart was consumed by hatred, and a strange force was rapidly rising within his body