Chapter 1704: The Sacred Beast's Cry for Help

This sacred beast was over ten meters long and four or five meters tall, covered in golden fur, somewhat resembling the Red-Forehead White Tiger. Even before it made a move, it exuded a thick aura of bloodshed.

Many of the sacred beasts encountered before were high in rank but lacked combat experience. This one was clearly different—its entire body reeked of slaughter, and its eyes held vigilance. It was obvious that no small number of sacred beasts had died under its claws.

To become the king of a faction, one relies on battle, not empty words.

"You've got some nerve, causing trouble in my territory!"

Looking around, Yun Hu's voice rang out.

It spoke human language.

In the Confucian Temple ruins, no humans had appeared for tens of thousands of years. Therefore, the Golden-Faced Dome Wolf and Red-Forehead White Tiger they had encountered earlier only communicated using the instinctive language of beasts, at most exchanging thoughts through意念 after being tamed.

This big fellow could actually speak human words... Even Zhang Xuan found it somewhat strange.

"Don't waste words with him. Set up the formation!"

His face darkening, Wu Changping shouted.

Being able to speak human language meant it knew a great deal about humans. The earlier tactic had failed, likely because it was already on guard.

Whoosh!

The several of them raised their weapons simultaneously, surrounding Yun Hu in the center. The aura of each person seemed subtly connected, as if linked by a thin thread. It was clear they had not only formed a formation but also employed some powerful treasure.

No wonder they hadn't let Zhang Xuan come along—they were already well-prepared and naturally didn't want others to snatch the fruits of victory.

"Courting death!"

Unconcerned with their preparations, the Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger instead let out a cold snort, then suddenly roared and lunged through the air, swiping a massive paw at a middle-aged man.

It seemed to know they had formed a grand formation and intended to break them one by one.

Hum!

Before the paw even reached him, a light flashed on the middle-aged man's body, and a mighty force transmitted through the surrounding threads, surging into him.

Feeling the power fill him, a bright gleam shone in his eyes. He raised his long blade and slashed straight down.

Space seemed to tear apart. The blade aura converged, forming a massive blade shadow in the sky.

Boom!

The paw and blade shadow collided. The Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger couldn't help but retreat a step.

"They can actually combine everyone's power into one person... Impressive..."

Zhang Xuan nodded inwardly.

Alone, the middle-aged man naturally couldn't withstand the Cloud Tiger's attack. But with the help of those threads, channeling everyone's strength into him, it was a different story.

In a short time, his combat power surpassed the Great Perfection of the Immortal Realm. Even though the Cloud Tiger was powerful, it couldn't break through the defense.

"Looks like a Great Saint supreme treasure!"

To be able to bear the power of so many people and unleash it so smoothly without any awkwardness, the treasure they were using must be at least at the Great Saint level.

Though not as good as the Dragon Bone Divine Spear, it was no worse than Wu Mu's golden blade.

"No wonder you dared to come find me—seems you have some tricks..."

Failing to break the defense, the Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger snorted, but still didn't seem too flustered. It suddenly lashed out with its thick tail.

The tail's attack was even fiercer than the paw, like a weapon, instantly transcending the limits of time and appearing before the same middle-aged man.

Seeing the immense power, the middle-aged man held his long blade horizontally.

Bang!

The blade and tail collided. The middle-aged man's face turned pale, and he stumbled back several steps.

The Cloud Tiger gave him no time to catch his breath, continuing its assault with another claw strike.

To break a powerful combined formation, if one doesn't know its structure and weaknesses, the most effective method is to focus on one opponent and attack continuously. This Cloud Tiger clearly knew that.

"That move won't work..."

Seeing the Cloud Tiger's movements—fast and powerful—and that the middle-aged man was about to be overwhelmed, Zhang Xuan still shook his head.

A Great Saint-level treasure, if it could be broken so easily, wouldn't drive countless people crazy.

Sure enough, before his words faded, Wu Changping opposite him flicked his wrist and made a gesture.

Swish!

In the blink of an eye, the threads in the air contracted instantly. Powerful energy radiated from everyone, making the threads even stronger and unleashing immense force.

"Fire!"

At the command, the weapons in everyone's hands flew up simultaneously, shooting along the threads toward the Cloud Tiger.

"Roar!"

Unexpected that the opponent's treasure had such an effect, the Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger paused for a moment, then quickly turned, raised its massive head, and let out a roar.

Whoosh!

Countless golden sword auras shot from its mouth, stabbing toward the threads.

"It can actually shoot sword auras. This sacred beast's talent is indeed formidable..."

Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

He had thought this big fellow would only be captured obediently, but it could actually shoot sword auras, unleashing offensive power comparable to humans. Even with the Great Saint treasure, Wu Changping and his group might not find it easy to win.

"Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger excels in metal-element attacks. Did you think we hadn't studied it? We were waiting for this..."

Wu Changping's expression unchanged, he smiled lightly and pointed a finger.

Zzzt!

In an instant, the threads in the air changed color, blazing like molten lava, as if flames had ignited in the blink of an eye.

Whoosh!

The true qi everyone had poured into them ignited like gasoline meeting an open flame.

In a moment, a burning net of fire appeared in the air, completely enveloping the Cloud Tiger.

"They really came prepared. The Cloud Tiger probably can't hold out..."

Zhang Xuan was startled, then sighed in admiration.

As expected of the Supreme Elder of the Beast Tamer Guild, truly extraordinary—his understanding of sacred beasts surpassed even Zhang Xuan's.

This Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger was of the metal element in the Five Phases. In a normal fight, surrounding it would be difficult, since metal is sharp and can break anything.

Though the threads were strong, they would eventually be torn apart over time.

That was the power of the metal element.

But... they had prepared fire.

Fire overcomes metal.

Once the flames appeared, the Cloud Tiger's metal-element power was suppressed, leaving it constrained at every turn. Thus, even with its invincible defense, it probably couldn't withstand their siege.

"Indeed, I must not underestimate the world's experts..."

Understanding this, Zhang Xuan inwardly became vigilant.

Though he possessed the Library of Heaven's Path and could be omniscient, he still needed to be careful and not too arrogant.

If it were him surrounded by these people, besides summoning the ancient saint corpse, he probably wouldn't have a better option.

"Roar!"

Seeing the flames descend, the Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger seemed to realize that the enemy was fully prepared and it would soon be at a disadvantage. Suddenly, it raised its head and roared again.

This time, the sound was not an attack but a plaintive call, as if sending some kind of signal.

"It's a sacred beast's cry for help. Could it be... it has companions?"

Hearing this cry, Wu Changping's face changed.