Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Slaying a Level 5 Primordial Beast

Deep within the dense forest, Shen Haoran’s ghostly figure flickered in and out of sight, vanishing in the blink of an eye. His speed was erratic, as though he were waiting for something.

"ROAR!"

Suddenly, an earth-shattering roar erupted from behind Shen Haoran. It was the cry of a Level Five Primordial Beast.

Seeing the billowing cloud of dust behind him, a smile touched the corners of Shen Haoran’s lips. He licked them and thought, ’So it’s finally caught up, has it?’ It turned out the thing he had been waiting for was none other than the Level Five Primordial Beast!

There wasn’t the slightest hint of fear on Shen Haoran’s face. He looked as if he was being chased by a kitten, not a man-eating Fierce Beast.

In truth, Shen Haoran had never intended to flee. He had lured the Level Five Primordial Beast away for two reasons. One was to save Yuchi You and the others. The other... well, this Level Five Primordial Beast represented a Level Five Source Pill, and Shen Haoran certainly wasn’t going to pass that up!

That’s right—Shen Haoran wanted to kill this Level Five Primordial Beast. Although he couldn’t do it alone, he had a helper! This was precisely why he had led the beast to such a secluded place.

"Changmao, go! Take it down, and I’ll give you an extra meal tonight!" Shen Haoran laughed loudly. His body came to a sudden halt in mid-air, and then he shot back with even greater speed, charging toward the Level Five Primordial Beast!

Seeing Shen Haoran charging at it, the Level Five Primordial Beast roared in fury. It picked up even more speed, opening its gaping maw to snap at him!

"ROAR!"

Just then, a black shadow shot out from Shen Haoran’s body. In the blink of an eye, it grew as large as the Level Five Primordial Beast, its massive head slamming viciously into the other beast’s!

"BOOM!"

With a muffled boom, a terrifying shockwave radiated outward from where the two beasts collided. The powerful blast tore the very ground asunder!

"SCREEECH..."

Pushed by the Level Five Primordial Beast, Changmao’s body scraped backward across the ground. This Primordial Beast was an Energy Body, rendering Changmao’s bloodline suppression completely useless. Furthermore, Changmao’s power was directly linked to Shen Haoran’s. Even with immense energy stored inside him, he couldn’t fully unleash it. As things stood, he was no match for the Level Five Primordial Beast!

However, as a Taotie, leader of the Ancient Ten Most Ferocious Beasts, Changmao had his pride. His four limbs stomped fiercely into the earth, forcibly halting his retreat. He then opened his gaping maw and clamped down on the Level Five Primordial Beast’s neck.

"ROAR!"

The intense pain made the Level Five Primordial Beast roar, trying to shake free from Changmao’s jaws. But at that very moment, Shen Haoran’s figure abruptly appeared above it. Seizing the instant Changmao had the beast pinned, he stomped down hard!

"Nine Dragon Stomp!"

A faint dragon shadow flashed. A massive sole, accompanied by the roar of a dragon, slammed down on the Level Five Primordial Beast, crushing it into the ground. Its energy scattered in all directions. The earth cracked open as dust flew into the air!

"ROAR!"

The next moment, an immense repulsive force erupted from under Shen Haoran’s foot, blasting both him and Changmao away. The two of them were sent flying backward.

As expected of a Level Five Primordial Beast, it could still fight back even after taking a combined blow from Shen Haoran and Changmao!

Shen Haoran took a deep breath as he watched the Martial Skill Source Beast, its eyes glowing scarlet, slowly climb back to its feet. ’Our attack completely enraged it,’ he thought. ’The real battle begins now!’

"Changmao, are you ready?" Shen Haoran’s Spiritual Power surged as he asked softly.

"Heh, always ready!" Changmao grinned, his gaping maw splitting wide. It had been a long time since he’d had a real fight!

"Then let’s go!" With that, Shen Haoran shot forward, Fire Spirit Black Obsidian instantly enveloping his body!

With a furious roar, Changmao followed suit. The two of them transformed into streaks of black light as they charged the Level Five Primordial Beast!

"ROAR!"

The Level Five Primordial Beast let out an explosive roar. In the next instant, the three of them collided violently like crashing meteorites, and a fierce battle erupted!

"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!..."

A series of explosions echoed through the mountain forest. Under the shockwaves of their battle, vast swaths of towering ancient trees were toppled. The earth cracked, dust billowed, and the very ground shook!

Shen Haoran and Changmao fought with exceptional synergy. Changmao would pin the beast down while Shen Haoran led the main assault. Their coordinated offense and defense made the Level Five Primordial Beast suffer considerably.

But the Level Five Primordial Beast was no pushover. With several desperate, life-risking attacks, it managed to inflict considerable injuries on both Shen Haoran and Changmao.

"BANG!"

With another violent collision, the three of them were blasted backward.

HUFF... HUFF... Panting heavily, Shen Haoran stared at the Level Five Primordial Beast opposite him and wiped the sweat from his brow.

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Shen Haoran griped, "What a tough bastard!"

"If my power wasn’t sealed, I would’ve swallowed it in one gulp!" Changmao said indignantly, looking down at his somewhat transparent body. He had been careless and gotten bitten by the creature a moment ago, which left him feeling thoroughly displeased.

"It’s exhausted now. Let’s finish this quickly!" Shen Haoran said, taking a deep breath.

He was right. The body of the Level Five Primordial Beast had become extremely faint. The relentless barrage from Shen Haoran and Changmao had severely depleted its energy, and it was now thinking of escape.

"Hmph. Trying to run? Not before you leave that Source Pill!" Shen Haoran snorted. His entire aura began to condense beneath his feet. In a flash, Changmao pounced on the Level Five Primordial Beast, pinning it down firmly.

"Nine Dragons Two Steps, Sharpness Emerges!"

With a furious shout, a Spiritual Power Giant Sword materialized and shot like lightning toward the Level Five Primordial Beast’s heads. Before the beast’s terrified eyes, the sword pierced straight through both of its wolf-like heads. Then, the Level Five Primordial Beast’s body slowly dissipated, condensing into a fist-sized Source Pill.

"Phew..."

As Shen Haoran descended from the air, his pale face filled with delighted surprise at the sight of the solid Source Pill.

’So this is a Level Five Source Pill?’ A fervent glint flashed in Shen Haoran’s eyes as he felt the pure and immense power within it. ’The energy in this single Level Five Source Pill is greater than those two Level Four Source Pills combined!’ 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Nearby, Changmao stared at the Level Five Source Pill, drool trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"Boss, about this Source Pill, could I...?" Changmao asked, looking at Shen Haoran with a fawning expression, but he was forcefully cut off before he could finish.

"No!" Shen Haoran refused without a second thought. He knew exactly what Changmao was going to ask.

"But you said you’d give me an extra meal!" Changmao said with an aggrieved look.

"Here. These two Level Four Source Pills are for you!" Shen Haoran casually tossed them to Changmao.

"This..." Changmao was speechless. ’These two Level Four Source Pills combined aren’t even worth half of that Level Five one!’ he thought.

"Still not enough? Then take this one too!" With that, Shen Haoran took a fingernail-sized Source Pill from his Storage Ring and tossed it to Changmao.

At this, a dark look crossed Changmao’s face. ’Is he trying to shoo away a beggar?!’ he fumed internally.

"What, you don’t want them? Fine, I’ll take them back!" Shen Haoran said, looking at Changmao’s reluctant face and reaching for the Source Pills. But he was a step too slow. Changmao immediately stuffed all three pills into his mouth and mumbled, "I want ’em, I want ’em!"

Changmao was on the verge of a breakdown. ’Why did I have to end up with such a stingy master?!’ he despaired.

"Alright, let’s get out of here. The commotion from the fight was too great and will attract other Primordial Beasts!" Shen Haoran said as he put away the Level Five Source Pill. He climbed onto Changmao’s back, and the pair vanished into the depths of the forest.