Chapter 6: Mysterious Beasts

The two-colored skeletal beast's soul fire flickered, far less bright than that of the humanoid skeleton. It was a low-grade or barely mid-grade red soul corpse soldier. Unexpectedly, the strength of this barely mid-grade entity could contend with the rare high-level spell-casting corpses among the demon corpses, and it even took the initiative during the standoff

It was only after crouching down that I realized this was the realm of demon corpses, and these creatures could not see me, who was under the effect of an invisibility potion

This strange beast howled silently at the sky, as if its rage had become uncontrollable. It slightly crouched to gather strength, and suddenly leaped up again, charging forward rapidly while braving the continuous onslaught of fireballs.

However, this strange beast remained unflinching, suspended in the air, swiftly extending its massive claws, delivering a powerful slap to the skull. The neck bone of the skull cracked audibly, and the skull flew out over ten meters before finally rolling to the ground

The victorious beast was not at ease; not only did it land unsteadily, but its entire skeletal structure also emitted a crisp "crack" sound. The several bones in the waist and abdomen, which had sustained the final attack, were on the verge of collapse, while the remaining eerily green bones in other areas had largely turned black, losing their original luster

In the realm of the undead, the relentless battle between the demon corpses has long become a familiar sight for Zhu Jiu over the course of this half day. Their combat is uncompromising, destined to conclude only when one side's soul fire is absorbed. Should a third party attempt to approach during their conflict, it would be regarded as a challenge and would face a combined assault from both sides

Unlike typical vertebrates in the feline family, this skeleton features several menacing bony spines on its back, which provide ample protection to the relatively fragile lumbar vertebrae of these vertebrate animals

The flames appear to be imposing, yet unexpectedly, they are taking a defensive stance

What a powerful and fierce attack!

The sensitivity of these two demon corpses was unexpectedly extraordinary, causing Zhu Jiu to be greatly alarmed. He retreated continuously for more than ten meters, and only then did the two sides engaged in battle gradually cease their roaring, once again locking eyes. The crimson soul fire in their eye sockets suddenly blazed brightly, and both sides resumed their fierce combat.

The soul fire within the skull of the异兽 grew increasingly bright, dancing lively within the skull as if it were a living entity

Gently cradling a piece of soul-requiting green copper in the palm, I wish for Jiuhai to step towards the otherworldly beasts, feeling an inexplicable tension subtly rising within my heart

As he gradually approached, Zhu Jiu discovered that one of the combatants was the magic-type corpse he had been searching for tirelessly for most of the day. It was a humanoid skeleton, its bones and attire pure white, standing nearly two meters tall, holding a two-foot-long bone staff. The head of the staff was slightly thicker, burning with red flames similar to soul fire.

The color of this soul fire gradually brightens to a vivid red, ultimately taking on a brilliant crimson appearance. This represents a true mid-tier quality among the corpses. This absorption has allowed it to make a small step forward on the path of evolution

Zhu Jiu felt somewhat overly tense, stood up with a smile, and strode towards the location where the battle was taking place

The skeletal figure of the opposing sorcerer lunged at its adversary, unleashing a barrage of fireballs that collided with the beast's forehead, producing a series of "puffing" sounds, effectively thwarting the creature's attack

This skeleton, also rich in combat experience, upon realizing there was no way to retreat, suddenly ignited with a bright red soul fire. A black short staff in its hand emitted a dazzling red glow, shooting forth a flame-like projectile the size of a fist, resembling a flaming meteor. It collided directly with the waist and abdomen of the leaping beast, silently burning a fist-sized hole through several of its translucent green ribs.

The strange beast suddenly roared towards the sky, silent yet majestic, as waves of soul energy rippled outward. Within a radius of over 1,000 meters, the crimson soul corpses all turned their gaze towards the position of the strange beast, yet none dared to confront this silent challenge. They all recoiled, retreating to a more distant place, and the nearby hundreds of demon corpses acknowledged the strange beast's status as the strongest.

The skeletal figures of the spellcasting class on the opposite side retreated in succession, attempting to create distance. However, they were no match for the speed of the rampaging beast. After retreating for more than 10 meters, they were finally caught up by the swiftly approaching creature.

Most astonishingly, this skeleton is an extraordinarily eerie shade of luminous green, entirely smooth, resembling a piece of exquisite jade, with a hint of alluring red occasionally flashing from within the luminous green skeleton. The two colors alternate and shift, creating an uncanny effect, and the entire skeleton appears to be an exquisitely crafted work of art

Zhu Jiu stood several dozen meters away, quietly observing the intense battle between both sides. The soul fire in the eye sockets of the humanoid skeleton glowed a dark red, indicating that it was a high-level red soul corpse.

As the strange beast performed its sucking motion, the crimson soul fire within the skull gradually elongated and was drawn into the beast's skull. The originally brilliant and radiant soul fire within the skull gradually dimmed and ultimately vanished, leaving the skull itself devoid of its former luster, becoming decayed and dilapidated

Sensing that Zhu Jiu was gradually approaching, the beast's eye sockets suddenly glowed with a red light. Through the eye sockets, the flickering of the soul fire could be clearly seen; this creature was stirred!

The strange beast fell to the ground, its bony head shaking repeatedly, indicating it had sustained considerable injury. However, the luminous green, eerie bones shimmered with light, and the areas of the skull that had been charred quickly returned to their original state. Yet, the soul fire in its eyes was slightly dimmer than before

He grasped a black bone staff in his skeletal hand, from which red fireballs continuously ignited and formed at the tip of the staff. Once generated, these flames swiftly flew out, encircling the skeleton's body in a ring.

Ultimately, the bones, having lost the last vestige of spiritual energy that sustained them, gradually weathered away, scattering with the wind, leaving no trace behind

Correspondingly, the body of the strange beast radiated a shimmering green luster, and the hole that had been burned through its waist and abdomen quickly healed, returning to its original state.

As Zhu Jiu approached a distance of fifty to sixty meters, both sides in the battle suddenly became aware and turned their heads to look at Zhu Jiu's position, silently roaring upwards.

Zhu Jiu stood fifty to sixty meters away, shaken by this brief yet intense battle. This fierce beast was so dominant that it was either to live or die, exuding a terrifying might

The异兽, having absorbed the soul fire within the skull, raised its robust bony claw and crushed the energy-depleted skull with a single strike. It then turned to the position of the headless skeleton, exerted force once more, and fiercely drew in every last trace of soul power remaining within the skeleton and the books.

On the battlefield, the strange beast has reached the position where the skull has rolled, extending its head and beginning the process of absorbing the soul fire

Several fireballs struck successively against the bones of the otherworldly beast, yet this creature showed no signs of retreat. Its temper was unexpectedly fierce and violent, determined to inflict damage on its opponent even at the cost of its own injuries, refusing to take a single step back

This strange phenomenon further piqued Zhu Jiu's interest, as he widened his eyes to observe the two-colored skeletal beast across from him. He noticed that this creature moved steadily, slowly circling the perimeter of the fiery ring, waiting for the right moment to suddenly leap up, fierce and frenzied.

The silent roar of the strange beast suddenly ceased, and its shimmering green, eerie skull turned to gaze at the position of Zhu Jiu. It sensed a trace of vibrant soul energy emanating from that location, a force that filled it with an insatiable desire. This energy was irresistibly alluring

Its opponent is even more peculiar, being a strange skeleton that Zhu Jiu first encountered. It resembles the remains of a large feline creature, slightly larger than a tiger or a lion, with the entire skeleton being about the size of a calf

Wishing for great thoughts to arise in Jiuxin, this extraordinary beast is indeed remarkable, and it must be no ordinary entity. If it can be tamed, wouldn't it far surpass the likes of magical techniques and demonic corpses

Zhu Jiu discovered that a fierce battle was taking place a short distance ahead, and instinctively lowered his body.