Overlord of the Wilderness

The Green-eyed Golden Eagle’s entire body glowed with a brilliant golden light, like a blazing sun. With every beat of its wings, visible rays of golden light, carrying an immense power, swept wildly through the surroundings. Even from several miles away, Zhaang Ye and the Purple-haired Wild Boar could feel an enormous force pressing down on them, making it difficult to breathe.

Feeling this power, Zhaang Ye’s expression shifted slightly. The Green-eyed Golden Eagle’s strength was even greater than he had anticipated; even a Half-Step True Dao Expert would be no match for it. Trying to snatch the Long Li Sky-Catching Grass from such a terrifying creature was an undertaking with almost no chance of survival.

The Purple-haired Wild Boar also seemed to realize how formidable the Green-eyed Golden Eagle was. It pressed its massive body to the ground, hiding itself within a pile of white bones. This bone pile constantly emanated a savage aura, one that was quite similar to the boar’s own. Under these circumstances, both the Purple-haired Wild Boar and Zhaang Ye actually managed to escape the Green-eyed Golden Eagle’s sharp gaze.

”SCREEE!”

The Green-eyed Golden Eagle let out a soft cry and flew lower and lower. It was only then that Zhaang Ye noticed it was clutching a Hundred-foot Python in its talons. This Hundred-foot Python had a red, fleshy crown on its head, its scales shimmered with a faint golden light, and its entire body radiated a subtle suppression, its strength comparable to an expert at the Peak of the Martial Arts Ninth Layer.

But even a powerful python like this was being held effortlessly by the Green-eyed Golden Eagle. No matter how much it struggled, it could not break free from the eagle’s talons.

WHOOSH! The Green-eyed Golden Eagle landed on a black tree branch. With a gentle peck of its long, golden beak, the Hundred-foot Python was left half-dead. Then, with a light flick of a wing, the python fell straight into its massive beak. In the blink of an eye, the Hundred-foot Python was swallowed whole.

Having swallowed the Hundred-foot Python, the Green-eyed Golden Eagle closed its eyes and began to cultivate on the black branch. Dense Heaven and Earth Essence Qi surged toward it in a continuous stream, forming clouds of various colors that made the entire valley look vibrant and kaleidoscopic.

Taking advantage of the eagle’s cultivation, Zhaang Ye used the Sound Transmission Technique to speak to the Purple-haired Wild Boar. ”Once the Green-eyed Golden Eagle is fully in its cultivation state, I want you to immediately go and tie it up. Understand?”

A glint of excitement appeared in the Purple-haired Wild Boar’s eyes, and it nodded vigorously. The boar was extremely belligerent by nature. Even though it knew the Green-eyed Golden Eagle was immensely powerful, it showed no sign of fear and was ready for a great battle at any moment.

”WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!”

Zhaang Ye and the Purple-haired Wild Boar waited for two Hours. Suddenly, they felt the Green-eyed Golden Eagle’s aura grow significantly stronger. Zhaang Ye noticed that the black branch beneath the eagle was emitting wisps of an ancient and profound power. This power slowly entered the Green-eyed Golden Eagle’s body, causing its cultivation to rise bit by bit.

’Ancient Phoenix Power? What in the world is the origin of this black branch?’ Zhaang Ye was shocked as he sensed the power from afar. Having interacted with Feng Tongming and spent a month with the Fire Spirit, he naturally recognized the unique power of the Phoenix Race—Phoenix Power. The Phoenix Power emanating from this black branch was fiery and profound, possessed the might to incinerate all things, and was the most authentic form of Ancient Phoenix Power.

Sensing the Ancient Phoenix Power contained within the black branch, Zhaang Ye finally understood why this Green-eyed Golden Eagle was so formidable. The Phoenix is the king of all birds, and in Ancient Times, Phoenix Power was one of the most powerful forces in combat. This Green-eyed Golden Eagle had obtained this black branch and absorbed Ancient Phoenix Power from it every day. No wonder it could become the overlord of this Little World.

After two Hours, Zhaang Ye sensed that the Green-eyed Golden Eagle had reached a critical juncture in its cultivation. He slapped the Purple-haired Wild Boar and barked, ”Go! After I get what I came for, I’ll join forces with you!”

Hearing Zhaang Ye’s command, the Purple-haired Wild Boar’s massive body suddenly shot into the sky, transforming into a streak of purple light that cut through the layers of clouds, heading straight for the Green-eyed Golden Eagle.

”AWOOO!”

An immense aura erupted from the Purple-haired Wild Boar. It swiped its claws through the air, shooting out two terrifying rays of purple light. The moment they were unleashed, the rays transformed into an incredibly powerful hurricane. Wherever the hurricane passed, it was layered with sharp purple light. Boulders weighing hundreds of thousands of pounds were instantly turned to dust upon the slightest contact.

The Purple-haired Wild Boar was a variant species from Ancient Times. After devouring the Two-winged Flying Crocodile and Gu Yunsong, its Innate True Qi had combined with the power of its bloodline, allowing it to finally cultivate an extremely terrifying power. The purple light it had just unleashed was this unique power, something that even a Half-Step True Dao Expert would find difficult to withstand!

”SCREEE!”

The moment the Purple-haired Wild Boar flew out, the Green-eyed Golden Eagle detected it. It let out a cry as sharp as a blade as its green eyes snapped open, and a violent killing intent surged forth. As this brutal aura appeared, the eagle abruptly swung one wing to shield the black branch and Medicinal Herbs below. With a sudden flap of its other wing, an incredibly dense golden light instantly appeared in the void!

”BOOM!”

The golden light from the Green-eyed Golden Eagle violently collided with the purple light from the Purple-haired Wild Boar, creating a world-shaking explosion. The impact of the two colossal forces transformed into clearly visible shockwaves that swept across the entire valley. In an instant, the valley became a hellscape. Great fissures suddenly appeared, the mountainsides collapsed, and the entire area was shrouded in dust and smoke.

”AWOOO!” After the blast, the Purple-haired Wild Boar was sent flying back nearly a thousand feet with a strange cry. The Green-eyed Golden Eagle, having been sneak-attacked during its cultivation, was blown back even farther, nearly a mile away. In their first exchange, the Purple-haired Wild Boar had actually gained a slight advantage. Distracted by the sneak attack and needing to protect the tree and herbs below it, the eagle had suffered a minor loss.

”SCREEE!”

The Green-eyed Golden Eagle let out a colossal shriek that could tear metal and shatter stone, its cry filled with an all-consuming rage. In this Little World, it was the overlord of overlords; no Fierce Beast could compare to it. To be forcefully repelled by the Purple-haired Wild Boar and even suffer a small loss—how could it possibly endure such a humiliation?

”BOOM! BOOM!”

In its fury, the Green-eyed Golden Eagle finally unleashed its true, tyrannical strength. With a single beat of its wings, it crossed nearly a mile in an instant, charging at the Purple-haired Wild Boar wreathed in a pale, cyan flame. This flame set the entire sky ablaze, burning cyan scars into the very fabric of the void. In a flash, the valley was transformed into a scorching furnace!

AWOOO! AWOOO!

Seeing the menacing approach of the Green-eyed Golden Eagle, the Purple-haired Wild Boar sensed an immense threat. However, being naturally combative, even the eagle’s might could not make it back down. It roared defiantly as bursts of purple light erupted from its body, and it charged straight toward the eagle to meet it head-on.

BOOM! BOOM!

The two incomparably powerful Fierce Beasts began a brutal clash in the void, fighting with such intensity that the sky grew dark and the sun and moon seemed to vanish. Hurricane-like forces swept through the entire valley!

”SWOOSH!”

While the Green-eyed Golden Eagle and the Purple-haired Wild Boar were fighting, Zhaang Ye executed the ”Specializing in Qi to Achieve Softness” Concealing Breath Technique, arriving silently and without a trace beneath the black tree branch.

Standing beneath the black branch, Zhaang Ye could feel wisps of pure Ancient Phoenix Power seeping out from it. Accompanying the Phoenix Power was an incredibly elegant and subtle fragrance. Zhaang Ye took a gentle breath, and a refreshing sensation spread through his body, his mind becoming crystal clear.

A flash of excitement suddenly appeared in Zhaang Ye’s eyes. He took a step forward and gently stroked the black branch. It was as thick as a water bucket, with dry, coarse bark that gave it an exceptionally ancient appearance. After just a brief glance, Zhaang Ye was certain of the branch’s origin. He murmured, ”My goodness. This black branch is actually from a Southeast Li Fire Phoenix Tree!”

The Southeast Li Fire Phoenix Tree was a First-Grade Spirit Tree. The delicate fragrance it emitted could soothe one’s Heart Spirit and had all sorts of wondrous uses. The Wu Tong Zi it produced could be refined into various miraculous elixirs that could easily raise one’s cultivation after consumption. Furthermore, in Ancient Times, the Li Huo Phoenix Tree was the roosting place of the Phoenix; nearly all of them built their nests upon Phoenix Trees.

There is a saying: a Phoenix will not perch on any tree but a Phoenix Tree, and will not eat anything but bamboo seeds. Since phoenixes resided on Phoenix Trees for extended periods, the trees would eventually become imbued with the Phoenix’s aura. The Southeast Li Fire Phoenix Tree branch before Zhaang Ye’s eyes had been steeped in such an aura, which was why it was able to emit such pure Ancient Phoenix Power.

Gazing at the Phoenix Tree branch, Zhaang Ye’s heart pounded with excitement. ’A Phoenix Tree… this is a real treasure,’ he thought. ’Even though it’s just a branch, its uses are endless. If I take this back with me, I’ll be able to cultivate Ancient Phoenix Power and then practice the *True Transformation Technique* left behind by the Great Wilderness Ascendant!’

In the Wei Kingdom True Hall, Zhaang Ye had obtained the *True Transformation Technique*, a Cultivation Technique left behind by the first Hall Master, the Great Wilderness Ascendant. This technique used a wondrous method to assimilate the powers of three different Ancient Races, allowing one to unleash earth-shattering might. Zhaang Ye had always wanted to practice it, but he had never been able to find the power of a third Ancient Race. Now, with this Phoenix Tree Branch, the problem was solved, and he could finally begin his cultivation without worry.

Zhaang Ye took a deep breath. Just as he was about to place the Phoenix Tree branch into his Small Space, he suddenly stopped. The branch was massive. If he took it into his Small Space, the Green-eyed Golden Eagle would surely notice it immediately. If that happened, Zhaang Ye would lose his chance to find the Long Li Sky-Catching Grass.

He gave the Phoenix Tree Branch a reluctant glance and thought, ’I should find the Long Li Sky-Catching Grass first. It won’t be too late to take this branch after I’ve picked the grass!’

Zhaang Ye quickly began to search the area. Soon, a small, lush patch of Medicinal Herbs appeared before him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote with Recommendation Tickets and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)