Chapter 4, Black Serpent Demon Leopard

As Lu Li was about to perish under the claws of the Golden Flower Leopard, a shadow suddenly darted out at an astonishing speed, shooting down from above Lu Li's head, entangling the right paw of the Golden Flower Leopard and forcefully throwing it away.

The black snake disdainfully said: "Am I really afraid of you?"

Upon seeing this, Lu Yao let out a startled cry and instinctively stepped back

In a flash, the golden leopard appeared before Lu Li

Food and water sources are essential conditions for survival; whoever can possess these two resources can secure an unassailable position

The golden leopard angrily said: "Nonsense. I discovered it first, so it belongs to me. If you dare to take it, I will not be polite to you"

Seeing this, Lu Yao was frightened and cried out loudly, "Lu Li, run quickly"

Lu Yao was taken aback upon hearing this, ceasing her cries. Her young heart was profoundly moved by Lu Li's words, "I will protect you."

At that moment, a shimmering figure suddenly emerged from the night, as if walking out of thin air, just two zhang away from Lu Yao and Lu Li

The golden leopard, in a fit of rage, immediately leaped up, transforming into a streak of light, and charged towards the black serpent

Jinhua Leopard, feeling furious, said to the librarian in a stern voice: "Since you are not afraid of death, I shall fulfill your wish"

Lu Li stared wide-eyed at the Golden Flower Leopard and retorted, "I am standing right here; if you have the guts, come and try it."

From the foot of the mountain to the summit, it winds upward for at least several dozen miles

The leopard looked at Lu Li and suddenly spoke, "You are quite bold, little one."

Lu Yao and Lu Li, being young and weak, walked for nearly two hours but had only covered a few miles, still far from even reaching the halfway up the mountain

With a gentle sigh, Lu Yao said, "Once the torch burns out, we will no longer see the path. Are you afraid?"

The leopard chuckled and said: "I am the golden flower leopard of Canglu Mountain, specializing in eating little children"

Lu Li, appearing somewhat calm, comforted, "Do not be afraid, I will protect you"

Lu Li turned to look at Lu Yao, just about to speak in response, when suddenly everything went dark before his eyes. An irresistible force enveloped his body and hurled him away into the distance

Jinhua Leopard smiled and said, "Do you think I am joking with you?"

Lu Yao said: "There is a tree hole here; shall we go in and hide for a while?"

Upon seeing the black snake, the golden leopard was instantly enraged and shouted: "Black hag, this is my prey that I discovered first; you had better roll away immediately."

At this moment, Lu Yao, feeling exhausted, stopped to rest. The torch in her hand was nearly burnt out, and the surroundings grew increasingly eerie

Lu Li comforted, "Do not be afraid, it is just some mountain wind, I will lead the way"

After a moment of hesitation, Lu Li felt a strange sensation rising within him. He suddenly pulled Lu Yao behind him and looked up towards the path they had come from

Lu Li snorted, "Nonsense. There are no children in Canglu Mountain at all. Do you think I can be easily fooled?"

Canglu Mountain covers a vast area, spanning over several hundred miles in all directions

What I refer to as children does not exclusively pertain to human children, but also includes the offspring of other beast races

In response to the attack of the golden leopard, the black snake swung its head and opened its mouth to release a stream of black mist, meeting the attack head-on

Due to the various legends surrounding Canglu Mountain, no one has ever dared to venture into it, resulting in the complete absence of paths in the forest. The two children could only advance in a general direction towards a hetushu.com .com, navigating with great difficulty through numerous twists and turns.

Lu Li said: "While the torch is still burning, let us find a place to take shelter from the wind, and continue when dawn breaks"

Lu Yao had no objections. Under Lu Li's guidance, the two continued forward and, after a while, arrived at the base of a large tree, where they discovered a tree hollow.

The Canglu Mountain was shrouded in darkness and eeriness, as Lu Yao led Lu Li forward slowly, trembling with fear. It was the first time for the young child, only a few years old, to experience such a situation, and the fear in their heart was undoubtedly immense.

It turned out that this unexpected guest was actually a leopard, its body adorned with a beautiful pattern of white and black. However, its fierce and cold eyes revealed the true purpose of its visit

Lu Li was astonished to hear the leopard speak and asked in return, "Who are you, and why are you following us?"

At that moment, not far away, Lu Yao exclaimed, "Lu Li, be careful of your head"

It is said that in the mountains there is a white egret named Cangyun, which, when soaring into the sky, resembles a massive white cloud that can obscure the sun and block the sky

In the mountains and forests, the chilling gusts of wind pierced the air, causing the flickering torchlight to waver unpredictably, leaving Lu Yao trembling in fear, almost unable to proceed further

Upon hearing this, Lu Li looked up and saw a long, thick black snake tail coiled around a large tree, while the snake's head hovered just under six feet above his head.

In place, Lu Li was actually filled with immense fear, but he seemed to realize that he could not escape. Therefore, he gave up on fleeing and glared at his enemy with a venomous gaze

The moon is full and the stars are few, the land of the nine provinces is silent

Lu Li looked around at the pitch-black surroundings, his small face showing some signs of fear. However, in front of Lu Yao, he put on a brave front, pretending to be unafraid.

This white egret's lifespan is unknown; it is said to have an astonishing size, capable of being large or small, changing at will, and possessing boundless divine power, reigning as a dominant force within a radius of several thousand miles.

The right claw extended, a fierce wind arose, and the sharp leopard claw rushed straight towards Lu Li's throat

Lu Li appeared relatively calm; his mischievous nature had always made him bold. He had long yearned for Canglu Mountain, and tonight he finally had the opportunity to venture into the mountain himself to explore.

Lu Li's heart trembled, yet he stubbornly refused to retreat, glaring at the Golden Flower Leopard with eyes full of resentment, showing no intention of backing down

Lu Yao stood under the tree, anxiously calling out to Lu Li: "Lu Li, come here quickly, we need to leave this place"

The unexpected arrival left both Lu Li and Jinhua Leopard greatly astonished, as they hurriedly searched for traces of the uninvited guest

Certainly, conversely speaking, possessing such resources also requires the strength to safeguard them; otherwise, it may invite disaster.

In the primordial era, the strong dominated, the weak were preyed upon, and the laws of nature prevailed

Lu Li stood dazed in place, looking up at the two battling enemies, feeling a twinge of glee in his heart, yet showing no sign of fear.

Lu Yao trembled all over, crying out in alarm

Lu Li looked up at the canopy above; under the night sky, the dense leaves obscured the moon, creating a sense of being cut off from the light of day

The black snake opened its mouth and spoke in a chilling tone: "Those who witness must share; how can you alone consume it"

Due to the figure's radiant glow, Lu Yao and Lu Li could clearly see its appearance, both letting out exclamations of surprise

The golden leopard, somewhat angered, huffed and said: "Do you dare to insult me? Are you not afraid that I will eat you?"

Lu Li disdainfully remarked: "Eating children is a sign of incompetence; no wonder you act in secret and cannot face others"