Chapitre 142: Chapter 142: Rock Serpent Beast, Qing Lin's Potential
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With a flap of his one-meter-long Purple Cloud Wings, Mo Yu tilted his head, gesturing to Qing Lin beside him to come closer.
Seeing Mo Yu's gesture, Qing Lin quickly ran over, her pair of vivid green eyes fixed on Mo Yu and the glowing purple wings behind him.
This was the Dou Qi Wings that only a Dou Wang could manifest! To think that the young master, at such a young age, had achieved such a feat—truly an exceptional talent among men.
At this moment, Mo Yu's image in Qing Lin's mind grew even more majestic and heroic.
Glancing at those mesmerizing green eyes, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a twinge of admiration in his heart. He then extended his arm and, despite Qing Lin's shy expression, pulled her into his embrace, smiling as he said, "Hold on tight. There might be many unknown dangers inside the cave."
Being held in Mo Yu's arms, Qing Lin's face flushed a deep red, and she lowered her head, softly murmuring a response.
Mo Yu smiled, then leapt into the dark cave entrance. At the same time, his Purple Cloud Wings flapped gently, ensuring that they descended slowly rather than falling straight down.
In the pitch-black passage, Mo Yu held Qing Lin tightly, the Purple Cloud Wings continuously flapping as they ventured deeper.
In Qing Lin's hand, she held a Moonstone, which cast a soft, gentle light, allowing Mo Yu to see any obstacles in their path.
As they descended, Mo Yu's eyes scanned the walls around them and noticed that the tunnel was extraordinarily smooth, with almost no rocks protruding from the walls.
It looked as though the tunnel had been forcibly carved out by some immensely powerful energy.
After descending for about two or three minutes, Mo Yu could finally see the bottom of the cave. Bending his knees slightly, he retracted his wings and landed gracefully with a soft thud.
After landing, Mo Yu released Qing Lin from his embrace, holding her hand as they took a few steps forward. A dark tunnel stretched out in front of them.
Seeing this, Mo Yu's expression grew serious. He took a deep breath and led Qing Lin along the pitch-black tunnel.
"Young Master, that strange sensation seems to be coming from just ahead," Qing Lin said softly after walking for a few minutes.
Hearing this, Mo Yu furrowed his brows. He was almost certain that this was the hiding place of the Ten Thousand Beasts Flame. But why did Qing Lin feel a familiar presence here? Could it really be the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King?
If it truly was the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King, should he continue to explore, risking further danger? Or should he retreat for the sake of safety?
These two choices left Mo Yu in a dilemma.
The Black Lizard Demon Serpent King was a sixth-tier magical beast, and being discovered by it would put Mo Yu in an extremely perilous situation. Yet, abandoning the Ten Thousand Beasts Flame after all his efforts would leave him feeling deeply unwilling.
After hesitating for a moment, Mo Yu decided to take a gamble.
Though the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King was a sixth-tier magical beast, capturing an Heavenly Flame was no easy task. According to Mo Yu's knowledge, the Green Lotus Core Flame ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Flame list, with a power level around peak Dou Huang to Dou Zong.
The Ten Thousand Beasts Flame ranked slightly lower, at the twenty-second spot, which meant its strength was probably around the four- or five-star Dou Huang range.
Meanwhile, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King, although a sixth-tier magical beast, was likely equivalent to a six- or seven-star Dou Huang. Its natural affinity was cold, so battling the Ten Thousand Beasts Flame would not be an easy task.
After considering for a moment, Mo Yu decided to continue exploring further.
The lure of absorbing the Ten Thousand Beasts Flame was too enticing—Mo Yu was eager to restore his Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder to its peak state.
"Qing Lin, it's too dangerous ahead. Let me take you back to the cave entrance. Wait for me outside while I continue exploring," Mo Yu said seriously, looking down at Qing Lin.
"No, I want to stay with you, Young Master," Qing Lin replied, her face showing a firm expression.
Seeing her determination, Mo Yu could only shake his head with a wry smile, patting her head before they continued onward together.
In the dark and deep tunnel, time seemed to lose its meaning as they pressed on.
As they ventured deeper, Mo Yu suddenly sensed that the chilling sensation around them had vanished, replaced by a faint heat.
"It's the Heavenly Flame!" Realizing what this heat meant, Mo Yu's expression shifted to one of delight.
With newfound urgency, Mo Yu held Qing Lin's hand tighter, speeding up their pace.
"Young Master, wait… There's something underneath the ground!"
Just as they were about to leave the tunnel, Qing Lin's voice rang out, her green eyes locked onto a patch of cracked, parched earth.
"What?" Mo Yu was startled and quickly scanned the ground but saw nothing beyond a few large rocks.
"Qing Lin, what do you sense?" he asked seriously.
"There seems to be something hidden beneath the ground. I can feel a faint, concealed aura... It's powerful," Qing Lin said, her green eyes glowing faintly, as if she could see through the layers of earth to whatever lay hidden below.
"Something alive?" Mo Yu's expression shifted as he tightened his grip on Qing Lin's hand, his eyes filled with vigilance.
"It feels like a magical beast, one about as strong as Zi Huo," Qing Lin explained, using her hands to describe its size. She had limited experience with powerful beings but had a rough understanding thanks to encountering Mo Yu's fourth-tier magical pet.
"A fourth-tier magical beast…" Mo Yu murmured, speculating, "Could it be a lizard-type beast?"
With this thought, Mo Yu led Qing Lin forward, shrouding himself in thunderous Dou Qi and extending his spiritual perception to scan the surroundings.
In the scorching tunnel, the temperature was nearly unbearable, and the ground cracked under the heat, making it difficult to walk. Mo Yu picked Qing Lin up, spreading his Purple Cloud Wings and flying forward.
Flying was much faster than walking, though the intense heat made the air suffocating. As they flew, waves of heat rolled toward them, forcing Mo Yu to form a Dou Qi shield to protect Qing Lin from the scorching wind.
Just as they were about to exit the tunnel, Mo Yu's spiritual sense detected a sudden danger. Simultaneously, Qing Lin's urgent voice rang out: "Young Master, it's below us! It's coming out!"
Mo Yu's expression turned serious as he immediately changed direction, his wings flapping to propel them toward the tunnel entrance.
No sooner had Mo Yu moved than a dull rumble echoed from the cracked ground below. A shower of scorching debris exploded upward.
Amid the flying debris, a massive lizard-like beast erupted from the cracked earth, letting out a shrill hiss as it lunged toward the fleeing Mo Yu.
Despite the speed advantage provided by his Purple Cloud Wings, the giant lizard was incredibly fast as well.
Its massive form defied its apparent agility, quickly closing the distance. As it neared, its maw opened wide, revealing a crimson, three-pronged tongue that darted forward like a spear.
"Young Master, watch out! It's right behind you!" Qing Lin's voice was filled with terror as she saw the massive beast closing in.
Hearing Qing Lin's warning and sensing the imminent danger behind him, Mo Yu swiftly pushed off a large stone pillar, shouting, "Instant Flash!"
As the voice fell, Mo Yu's figure mysteriously vanished before the enormous lizard, reappearing on the ground a short distance away.
Barely evading the lethal attack from the massive lizard behind him, Mo Yu managed to widen the gap between them slightly, but his expression turned even more grim. He raised his head, glancing at the massive lizard trailing close behind him, his brows furrowing.
This giant lizard-like beast, which had suddenly emerged from the ground, was a creature resembling a cross between a lizard and a serpent. Its body was extremely long, roughly four to five meters, covered in pitch-black scales that made it appear like a giant snake with claws, exuding a terrifying presence. Its body was densely covered with palm-sized black scales.
"Rock Serpent Giant Lizard?" Mo Yu muttered as a thought rose slowly in his mind, recognizing this distinct and imposing fourth-tier magical beast.
The lizard species held their power largely due to the presence of creatures like the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King, a sixth-tier magical beast, along with many other formidable variants among their kind. This Rock Serpent Giant Lizard was one of the strongest among them.
An adult Rock Serpent Giant Lizard was comparable to a human Dou Ling practitioner, yet Mo Yu hadn't expected to encounter one.
With this realization, Mo Yu wasted no time. The ring on his finger glowed briefly, and a powerful roar echoed out.
"Zi Huo, come out!"
Against a fourth-tier magical beast, even Mo Yu's soul power wasn't enough to gain the upper hand.
Magic is best countered by magic, and a fourth-tier magical beast must be dealt with by another of the same tier.
As Mo Yu's voice fell, Zi Huo's massive form suddenly appeared in the pitch-dark passageway, the purple flames on its wings illuminating the surroundings.
"Zi Huo, teach it a lesson!"
Mo Yu pointed at the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard, issuing a command to Zi Huo.
"Roar!"
Upon hearing its master's command, Zi Huo let out a fierce roar, its beastly eyes locked onto the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard, as the purple flames on its body swirled.
Seeing Zi Huo's sudden appearance, the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard's snake-like, triangular eyes also gleamed with cold killing intent. It swung its enormous tail, aiming a heavy strike at Zi Huo.
With a slight flap of its flame-covered wings, Zi Huo, despite its large size, moved with surprising agility, evading the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard's attack.
"Boom!"
The massive tail swept a broad shadow, slamming into the mountain wall with a resounding crash.
Cracks spread across the rock face like a spiderweb, extending for over ten meters before gradually coming to a stop.
Seeing the ruthless strike from the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard, Zi Huo was not one to back down. Its purple flame wings flapped rapidly, and its massive body appeared almost instantly above the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard's head.
The spiral horn on Zi Huo's head whistled through the air as it descended, with fierce winds accompanying the blow. The purple flames swirling around the horn sliced through space, forming a striking arc of purple fire, brilliant and dazzling.
"Bang!"
Zi Huo's spiral horn drilled down like a spear, giving the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard no chance to react as it smashed into its head.
Instantly, the sturdy black scales shattered, and streaks of bright red blood seeped through the gaps, dripping onto the dry ground below.
"Hiss, hiss!"
Its head struck by a heavy blow, the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard let out a series of shrill hisses, its enormous tail thrashing violently in the air.
Having succeeded with the first strike, Zi Huo's eyes glinted with a cunning gleam. It swiftly beat its wings and evaded the furious tail sweeps of the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard.
Although Zi Huo's strength was similar to that of the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard, its intelligence had significantly increased after being bonded with Mo Yu, allowing it to gain the upper hand in battle.
As the two enormous fourth-tier magical beasts clashed fiercely, the passage's rock walls shattered, and the ground was pitted with large craters.
Mo Yu, holding Qing Lin close as they dodged the falling rocks from the battle's shockwaves, frowned as he watched the fierce combat.
Though Zi Huo was holding the upper hand against the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard, it lacked the power to dominate completely. If this continued, the entire passage might collapse from the violent confrontation between the two beasts.
Suddenly, Mo Yu's eyes flickered as he noticed the emerald glow in Qing Lin's eyes.
The Rock Serpent Giant Lizard shared a bloodline with serpents, and Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were known to be a nemesis to serpent-like beasts. Perhaps…
"Qing Lin, can you use your eyes to control that Rock Serpent Giant Lizard?" Mo Yu pointed to the massive beast and asked Qing Lin.
"Ah… Young Master, what are you saying? Qing Lin is just a maid, I don't have such an ability."
Hearing Mo Yu's words, Qing Lin was taken aback, her face revealing disbelief as she quickly waved her hands.
Qing Lin was unaware of the true power of her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. How could she possibly control that giant lizard? Surely, the Young Master was joking with her?
Ignoring Qing Lin's refusal, Mo Yu merely smiled softly, "Qing Lin, do you trust me?"
"Of course, Qing Lin trusts the Young Master, even more than herself!" Qing Lin replied firmly, looking into Mo Yu's eyes.
"If that's the case, then if I say you can control that lizard, then you can. Or do you doubt me?" Mo Yu chuckled.
Qing Lin froze, a puzzled expression crossing her delicate face as she murmured, "The Young Master says I can control that lizard?"
Mo Yu's words stirred her first doubts about herself. To Qing Lin, that magical beast was far stronger than leaders like Xiao Ding and Xiao Li. How could she possibly control it? She was just a simple snake-human hybrid girl.
But if the Young Master, whom she revered like a deity, said she could, then it must mean she could.
The Young Master would never deceive her!
With that thought, Qing Lin's expression turned determined, and the emerald glow in her eyes shone like ghostly flames in the night.
"Ah!"
Seeing Zi Huo being struck by a sneak attack from the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard, Qing Lin couldn't help but cry out in worry.
At the same time, the serpentine crimson tongue of the Rock Serpent Giant Lizard seemed to enlarge in Qing Lin's translucent green pupils. Trusting in Mo Yu's conviction, Qing Lin opened her mouth and let out a sharp, high-pitched scream.
As the piercing cry filled the air, three small green dots suddenly appeared beside Qing Lin's vivid emerald pupils.
This time, the three green dots were clearer than ever before, and upon closer inspection, they resembled tiny budding flowers...
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