I Have Unlimited Dantians

Nie Yun had confirmed it: the male and female Tiger-Headed Beasts from the setup last time were Xiaohu’s parents. They hadn’t appeared when he first arrived here. He’d been so focused on figuring out Luo Yu and Luo Cheng’s objective that he had completely forgotten about them. To think that those two would stumble upon the massive beasts while looking for a place to dry their clothes!

Both men were at the Armor Realm and seemed to come from a major clan; their strength was not to be underestimated. Even though the two Tiger-Headed Beasts had mutated due to the Emperor Flame Spirit, they were probably still no match for them!

’Even though those two gave me a hell of a time, they’re still Xiaohu’s parents. It would be wrong not to save them!’

"ROAR!"

Just as he was wondering how to go over and save the two Demon Beasts, he heard Xiaohu’s roar as well.

’Damn it. I thought Xiaohu was safe, but I forgot that if it came all the way here, it must have been to see its parents!’

Hearing the roar, Nie Yun slapped his forehead.

’I had assumed Xiaohu was hiding somewhere, but now that I think about it, how could it come all this way and not go see its parents?’

Lambs have the grace to kneel for their mother’s milk, and crows have the filial piety to feed their parents in return. Sometimes, animals understand loyalty to one’s family even better than humans.

’I absolutely cannot let anything happen to it!’

Thinking that Xiaohu might be facing those two again, Nie Yun stopped caring about concealing himself. He leaped out from behind the rock, tore off a corner of his clothes to cover his face, and charged straight in the direction of the roar.

’I don’t know what kind of family background those two have, but it’s better to be careful. I don’t have the power to kill them outright, so it’s best if they don’t recognize me!’

"I didn’t expect chasing the little one would lead us to the two big ones! Tiger-Headed Beasts may not have Beast Pills or anything like that, but their pelts are valuable. Especially these two mutated ones! With bodies this big, taking even one back to the clan could probably fetch at least one hundred thousand taels of silver. I guess this is heaven’s reward for us brothers after roughing it in the wild these past few days!"

Upon entering a cave and seeing Xiaohu’s family, Luo Yu let out an excited yell and shot forward.

The two of them were both at the Armor Realm and were core disciples of a major clan. They knew plenty of Martial Arts and were naturally not afraid of one Tiger-Headed Beast at the Peak of Armor Realm and another at the Peak of Gang Formation Realm. As for Xiaohu, who was only at the Early-Stage Armor Realm, they paid it no mind at all.

ROAR!

Seeing two humans appear in its territory with the intent to kill, the Male Tiger-Headed Beast was already trembling with rage. With a roar, it swiped its massive right claw viciously at Luo Yu.

If Nie Yun had seen this move from the Male Tiger-Headed Beast, he would have been incredibly relieved.

When he first subdued Xiaohu, Xiaohu only had three moves: a pounce, a flip, and a scissor-like clamp. If it had been able to attack with its claws like this, forget subduing it; he would have been lucky to escape with his life.

"You’re courting death!"

Facing the rapidly approaching claw, Luo Yu didn’t dodge. Instead, he gave a cold sneer, and with a sudden twist of his fists, he conjured a thunderous flame and charged forward!

"Marquis Clan Top-Grade Martial Art, Thunderous Fire!"

The flame was incredibly hot and carried the aura of thunder—violent and frenzied. It collided fiercely with the Tiger-Headed Beast’s claw.

BOOM!

Auras surged, and a powerful shockwave blasted outwards. Struck by the Marquis Clan’s Top-Grade Martial Art, the Male Tiger-Headed Beast let out a pained cry as its enormous body was sent flying backward. It crashed heavily against the rock wall, its two claws hanging limp, already broken.

After the single exchange between man and beast, although Luo Yu was clearly stronger, he hadn’t gotten off lightly. He staggered back seven or eight steps, his face flushed red, and then he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"To think a mutated Tiger-Headed Beast has so much strength! It even blocked my Thunderous Fire! Dammit!"

After spitting up blood, a savage look filled Luo Yu’s eyes. With a roar, he charged at the Male Tiger-Headed Beast once more.

While Luo Yu and the Male Tiger-Headed Beast were locked in a furious battle, the fight on the other side between Luo Cheng, Xiaohu, and the female Tiger-Headed Beast had also reached a fever pitch.

Although Xiaohu’s combat power alone was enough to contend with a Peak Powerhouse of Gang Formation Realm, in Luo Cheng’s eyes, it was nothing. He had struck out twice with his palms, and if the female Tiger-Headed Beast hadn’t blocked for Xiaohu, its bones would have likely been shattered and its organs displaced. As it was, the female Tiger-Headed Beast was now covered in blood, yet she hadn’t retreated an inch in her fight to protect her son.

’How are these guys so powerful?’

Although Nie Yun hadn’t wasted much time, the battle between the two humans and three beasts was simply too fast. By the time he reached the cave entrance, he saw that all three Tiger-Headed Beasts were injured, and an anxious expression immediately appeared on his face.

’Even though I had already overestimated them, I never imagined they’d be this strong!’

’What should I do? Even if I can fight opponents above my realm, these two can use a Marquis Clan’s Top-Grade Martial Art. I’m definitely not a match for both of them by myself!’

With a single glance, Nie Yun helplessly realized he was no match for these two.

There were three reasons he was able to challenge those above his level. First, his Seven Great Dantian Bloodline Levels were high, giving him a suppressive advantage over lower levels. Second, he had the combat experience of two lifetimes. Third, the level of his Martial Arts was higher than others!

’But these opponents’ talent is no less than mine, their combat experience is rich, and their Martial Arts are not weak. Beating one of them alone shouldn’t be a huge problem, but fighting both at once? I’d definitely lose!’

’If only I’d arrived a little earlier, I might have been able to team up with the three beasts and win. But now they’re all injured, and the battle is completely one-sided.’

’Still, Xiaohu is my first Demon Pet. It’s like family to me. Even if I can’t save them, I have to try!’

’Hm? I could try... that...’

As he hesitated, an idea suddenly struck him. He recalled the time he had impersonated Yang Yan’s master. Gritting his teeth, he hid his body in a corner of the cave and began to slowly circulate his Spiritual Power according to the method of the Nameless Technique.

RUMBLE!

In an instant, a heavy, supreme, and irresistible pressure descended upon the entire cave.

"This... This is the aura of an Ultimate Venerable Powerhouse! Why would an Ultimate Venerable Powerhouse be in a place like this?"

Feeling this aura, the two humans and three beasts all stopped fighting at once. They looked around warily, their eyes filled with terror.

An Ultimate Venerable Powerhouse was a figure at the absolute Peak of the Qi Sea Nine Heavens, stronger than even a Qi Sect master. Forget them making a move—their aura alone was more than an ordinary person could bear!

"Senior, my brother and I were just passing through unintentionally. If we have caused any offense, we beg your forgiveness..."

Sensing the violent killing intent within the aura, Luo Cheng and Luo Yu jumped in fright. They both took a few steps back until their backs were against the rock wall and spoke with their heads bowed.

"Forgiveness? Hmph. You dare to attack my Demon Pet? Who gave you the audacity?"

A sudden, ancient roar boomed through the cave like a clap of thunder. The powerful sonic force made both Luo Cheng and Luo Yu tremble, nearly causing them to collapse to their knees.