Divine King of Honour

Xu Nian was somewhat surprised; the strength of these three exotic beasts in front of him was anything but ordinary.

The two black apes were clearly of the Silver Moon Battle Sect Level, and both were Two-star Silver Moon Level exotic beasts.

As for the Giant Hou, it was even more extraordinary. Although it was also of the Two-star Silver Moon Battle Sect Level, its fighting power was comparable to that of a Three-star Silver Moon Battle Sect Level exotic beast.

As a descendant of the Ancient Fierce Beast Divine Hou, even if the divine beast bloodline in its body was diluted, it was still beyond comparison with ordinary exotic beasts.

"Roar!"

The Giant Hou let out a terrifying roar that shook the mountains and forests.

It had a form akin to a Qilin, its body covered in exceptionally tough scale armor, adorned with dazzling blue patterns, and surrounded by black miasma, its ferocity indescribable.

The Ancient Fierce Beast Divine Hou, just like the Ancient Golden Crow Divine Eagle, fed on dragons, and the Divine Hou had a particular craving for dragon brains. Naturally brutal, it was the sworn enemy of the Dragon Clan.

Although the Giant Hou in front of them was far from as powerful as its ancestor, the Divine Hou, it had inherited the brutality of the Ancient Fierce Beast Divine Hou.

At this moment, this Giant Hou exotic beast was battling two equally ranked giant apes and was not falling behind at all. It was even overpowering the two giant apes.

"Roar!"

With a fierce roar, the Giant Hou lunged forward, its terrifying claws tearing open the chest of a giant ape, leaving four deep bloody marks.

At the same time, with a whip of its tail, which was like an iron flail, it struck another giant ape so hard that it was thrown to the ground.

Ferocious, domineering!

Quite as if it were born for battle by the gods themselves.

Han Xin and Yun Lan, upon seeing this scene, both had faces of shock. This Giant Hou was just too terrifying; if they were to face it, they probably wouldn't even have the chance to fight back, and a single sweep of its tail could turn them into mush.

Although Xu Nian was a bit surprised, his heart was somewhat excited. The battle of this Giant Hou stirred a boiling sensation in his blood.

The spectators outside the arena were also astonished, for even through the Xuan Tian Mirror, they could feel the savage aura of the Giant Hou.

"They must be fighting over something, otherwise they wouldn't be so desperate," Yun Lan commented.

Xu Nian and Han Xin both nodded in agreement, having noticed this as well. Yet, they were both curious as to what could make these three exotic beasts so desperate.

"Roar!"

Just as Xu Nian and the others were puzzled, the Giant Hou had completely gained the upper hand. Its sharp fangs bit into the neck of a giant ape and violently tore off a large piece of flesh. Explore more adventures at empireNôv(el)B\\jnn

With a terribly piteous scream, the giant ape struggled furiously, attempting to break free from the Giant Hou's grasp.

However, the Giant Hou was not going to let it have its way. After tearing off the flesh, it bit down again, and eventually, the head of the giant ape was brutally wrenched open by the Giant Hou, a scene both bloody and cruel.

Han Xin and Yun Lan were somewhat uncomfortable with what they saw, feeling a wave of nausea.

The other giant ape was also gravely injured and, seeing its fellow die so tragically, did not think of fleeing but, instead, became completely enraged and charged at the Giant Hou.

The Giant Hou immediately abandoned its prey and rushed towards the remaining giant ape.

The clash of the two colossal exotic beasts was fierce, one brutal, the other berserk, making for an exceptionally intense spectacle.

Of course, the outcome was clear without saying— the giant ape eventually fell and lay still in a pool of blood.

Nevertheless, the Giant Hou also paid a price for the giant ape's final frenzy, one eye was rendered blind, and its body bore several more bloody wounds.

"Wait here for me, do not come out," Xu Nian turned to Han Xin and Yun Lan and said.

Both Han Xin and Yun Lan were startled and promptly said in unison, "You're not thinking of..."

Before they could finish, Xu Nian's figure had already leapt from the tree, his Xuan Iron Sword not hesitating to strike directly at the Giant Hou exotic beast which had just killed the two giant apes.

Everyone outside the arena was shocked by Xu Nian's action.

"My God, am I seeing this right? He's actually going to make a move against that Giant Hou?"

"Insane, insane, even if he can explode a One-star Silver Moon Level Exotic Beast with one punch, this is a Giant Hou with the bloodline of the Ancient Fierce Beast Divine Hou, and it's a Two-star Silver Moon Level beast at that, how could a human who hasn't even reached Silver Moon level possibly be its match?"

...

The crowd outside was completely electrified, everyone stunned by Xu Nian's actions.

Likewise, within Jade Cave Heaven, Yun Lan and Han Xin stood frozen in their spots, evidently shocked by Xu Nian's actions as well.

They had both witnessed the Giant Hou tearing apart two giant apes just moments before, and the only thought in their hearts was to flee as far as possible from such a beast.

But Xu Nian, instead of fleeing, actually took the initiative to attack.

Madman!

A complete madman!

Indeed, Xu Nian had gone mad.

Without madness, there can be no greatness!

Although he possessed top-tier talent, that couldn't be traded for actual cultivation; only by battling through blood and fire could one become a true powerhouse.

This was the iron law of this world, an eternal and unchanging rule.

Since the Giant Hou was so brutally powerful, then I, Xu Nian, would have to be even more brutal and more powerful!

Xu Nian harnessed the momentum from his previous leap from the tree, streaking across the sky at high speed, his Xuan Iron Sword not hesitating for a moment as he decisively slashed down.

The sword light was menacing, twelve sword shadows appeared out of thin air.

The Gale Sword Technique had reached a 'Subtle' mastery with Xu Nian.

The twelve slashes crossed the void like an illusion, exceptionally dazzling and sharp.

"Gale Sword Technique with twelve sword shadows? Am I seeing this right?" On the plaza, the students who had practiced the Gale Sword Technique were dumbfounded.

Wasn't the Gale Sword Technique only capable of producing five sword shadows? How did it become twelve with Xu Nian?

Was it because he was handsome, so he got seven more sword shadows?

Not only were the Academy members shocked, but the Elders and Deans seated on the high platform, including Leng Yanran, were also astounded.

"Modifying the Sword Technique, that's something probably only a Holy Level expert could do, right? Could it be that this kid has the backing of a Holy Level master?" Spiritual Academy Director Chen Hong spoke up.

Hearing this, Leng Yanran's eyebrows slightly furrowed, murmuring to herself, "Xu Nian, what kind of secrets are you hiding?"

"Clang!"

Just as everyone was reeling in amazement, Xu Nian's sword had already struck the Giant Hou, tearing its scale armor and leaving twelve bloody marks.

However, these wounds were not deep enough to be fatal.

"Roar!"

The Giant Hou roared in pain, issuing a heaven-shaking roar at Xu Nian.

The remaining one eye fixed on Xu Nian, filled with rage and a hint of greed.

Dragon Energy!

Indeed, the Dragon Energy emanating from Xu Nian had attracted the Giant Hou, awakening the most primal instincts deep within its bloodline.

After unleashing his sword strike, Xu Nian quickly retreated at high speed; he wasn't confident enough to engage in a head-on clash with the Giant Hou.

Even though Xu Nian withdrew promptly, the Giant Hou's roar still made his scalp tingle and his eardrums felt like splitting.