Chapter 386 - Conspiracy

A formidable aura enveloped him, creating a whirlwind that swept away everything around.

Beside him stood a majestic lion, its entire body shimmering with a golden hue, exceptional in every sense.

Moreover, on the forehead of the Golden Lion was a fine line, like a closed eye.

“Heh heh, another one arrives; it seems today’s feast will indeed be rich!” the voice of the red-robed man echoed, filled with glee.

“Hmph!”

The man in light armor furrowed his brows and said coldly, “Was it you who lured us here?”

“Not you, but them!” The red-robed man extended his hand, pointing at the Five-Colored Peacock and the Golden Lion.

“Roar!”

The low growl of the Golden Lion suggested it was ready to pounce at any moment.

The man in light armor reached out and patted the head of the Golden Lion, signaling it to restrain itself from any rash action.

Suddenly, the Golden Lion showed a look of confusion.

The third line on its forehead emitted a faint light, rapidly scanning in all directions.

Eventually, it locked onto a certain direction and began to roar louder.

In the courtyard, both the lady in white and the red-robed man were surprised, their gaze turning in that direction.

“Who’s there?

Get out!” The man in light armor scoffed, his palm waving through the air as Spiritual Energy converged to form a blood-colored long spear.

Then, this Blood-colored Spear turned into a streaking shadow as it swiftly thrust forward.

Boom!

A stone pillar in front was instantly pierced through, the terrifying energy blasting everything apart.

A black shadow gently landed on the ground.

The faces of the lady in white and the red-robed man changed dramatically, they had been in this place for a long time, yet they’d failed to notice someone nearby.

Especially the red-robed man, his heart shook with shock.

His strength was extraordinary, his cultivation level had even reached the Spirit Transformation Realm, yet he had still not detected someone else lying in wait so close by.

Suddenly, the gaze of all three people and three beasts turned toward that person.

He was a delicate-looking youth in his late teens, clad in black, his eyes carrying a sharp edge.

On his shoulder sat a Snow White Monkey, exceedingly cute.

This person was none other than Lin Xuan, and his heart was also full of astonishment.

He had concealed himself exceptionally well, undetectable even to Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artists, but somehow, he was discovered by the Golden Lion.

“That lion is also a born Alien Species; it’s said that its Third Eye on the forehead can see all that is elusive.”

“Although it has not yet fully grown, its alertness surpasses that of Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artists,” whispered the Lord of Wine.

“So it is, I never expected such a marvelous Demon Beast to exist,” Lin Xuan marveled.

“Who are you, and why were you hiding there?” the man in light armor asked in a deep voice.

“Just like you, I was drawn here by this person,” Lin Xuan spread his hands, explaining.

Wu ji wu ji

The Snow White Monkey too nodded, then made a face at everyone present.

Only then did the man in light armor and the three of them notice the Snow White Monkey on Lin Xuan’s shoulder.

However, besides being cute, that little monkey seemed to have nothing special about it.

“So weak in strength, truly a worthless monkey!” the red-robed man scoffed.

He didn’t sense anything unusual about the Snow White Monkey and instantly jeered with disdain.

What he needed were the Demon Beast Alien Species or a Demon Beast containing potent Qi-Blood for his Three-headed Vermilion Blood Bird to trigger evolution.

Upon hearing this, the Snow White Monkey immediately became displeased, baring its teeth and glaring at the red-robed man, and then started making gestures.

The lady in white and the man in light armor showed strange expressions, easily understanding what the Snow White Monkey was trying to convey.

“That little monkey seemed to be saying it was one of a kind; the man in the red robe had eyes but could not see the treasure in front of him!”

“What a spiritual little monkey!

It seems to be no ordinary thing,” the woman in white said softly.

The snow-white monkey nodded in agreement.

“Hmph, courting death!” the man in the red robe barked coldly, “Regardless, I’ve decided on these three Demon Beasts!”

A powerful aura burst forth from his body, like a sea of blood, terrifying and overwhelming.

“Dream on if you think you’ll take our companions!” the woman in white snorted coldly.

The man in green armor also revealed a hint of killing intent, “You want our Demon Beasts?

Quite the wishful thinking on your part!”

“Everyone be careful, that Three-headed Zhu Xue Bird needs the Essence Blood of other Demon Beasts and Alien Species to grow.”

“That’s why he lured us here, to allow that strange bird to consume other Demon Beasts.” Lin Xuan exposed the red-robed man’s scheme in one sentence.

“Eh, I didn’t expect you to recognize the Three-headed Zhu Xue Bird,” the red-robed man said in surprise.

“But what does recognition matter,” he sneered, “since you three have come, don’t expect to go back!”

“You think you can stop me?” the man in light armor sneered disdainfully, the Spiritual Energy around him condensing into a long spear, as if it could penetrate heaven and earth.

“Late-stage Spirit Fusion Realm cultivation!” Lin Xuan’s gaze shifted; this aura was much stronger than Jiang Hong’s.

“Just with me!” the red-robed man shouted, a stronger aura radiating from his body.

“Spirit Transformation Realm!” the woman in white exclaimed.

The gap between the Spirit Merging Realm and the Spirit Transformation Realm was like a vast chasm, insurmountable.

And they were only Spirit Merging Realm Martial Artists, no match for a master of the Spirit Transformation Realm.

Lin Xuan was also shocked; he hadn’t expected the red-robed man to have concealed his strength, which he hadn’t even sensed.

The man in green armor’s face changed as well, watching the red-robed man warily.

Faced with a Spirit Transformation Realm powerhouse, his only choice was to temporarily evade the edge.

Lin Xuan and the others thought the same, quickly fleeing in three different directions.

“Do you think you can run?” the red-robed man roared, his palms continuously forming seals.

Suddenly, countless blood-colored waves appeared around the courtyard, forming a barrier of the Blood Sea, trapping everyone inside.

“Damn it, it’s an Array!” the man from the Qing Family cursed, punching out with a force that could split a mountain.

However, when this force collided with the Blood Sea, it merely caused a few ripples.

“Don’t waste your energy; you can’t escape!”

“Surrender the Demon Beasts, and I’ll grant you a swift end, or you will endure endless torment!” the red-robed man’s voice was cold, as if coming from Hell.

“Lord of Wine, can you break through it?” Lin Xuan asked through transmitted message, he too faced the obstruction.

“With my current state, I’m afraid it will take some time to find a way out,” Lord of Wine said.

Lin Xuan nodded; his plan was to buy time.

“You two, we have no choice but to join forces now,” Lin Xuan said.

The beautiful woman in white and the man in green armor nodded; both had the intent to ally.

“Just with you guys, you want to fight me?” the red-robed man sneered.

The disparity between the Spirit Transformation Realm and the Spirit Merging Realm was well known to be not just a small difference.

Now, three Spirit Merging Realm Martial Artists dared to attack him, it was no doubt a suicide mission!

And among them was one who was at the Early-stage Spirit Merging Realm.

Since you seek death, I shall oblige!

With those words, the red-robed man turned into a blood shadow, rapidly advancing toward Lin Xuan.

“Not good!”

The woman in white and the man in green armor’s expressions changed slightly, among the three, Lin Xuan had the lowest cultivation level and the red-robed man had chosen to target Lin Xuan first; it seemed Lin Xuan would have a tough time escaping.