Yao Haoxuan rubbed his hands together and stepped forward to grant the Blaze Tiger release.
A pitch-black Spirit Ring floated up from the Blaze Tiger's corpse.
Yao Haoxuan sat down on the spot and began to draw in the pitch-black Spirit Ring.
Watching this, Xuan Zi was very satisfied.
This method of Spirit Hunting was indeed safe.
I am just so brilliant.
He sat down nearby, paying attention to Yao Haoxuan's absorption process to prevent any accidents.
In theory, his method of brutally subduing the Spirit Beast and then having the student grant it release still had a chance of producing a Spirit Bone, so he had to keep watch to avoid causing a commotion later.
"Elder Xuan, there are Spirit Beasts approaching."
Only after Huo Yuhao's reminder did Xuan Zi notice two auras approaching from a distance.
After a while, these two Spirit Beasts burst into the group's view. It turned out to be an extremely exquisite and beautiful Spirit Beast chasing a Holy Light Unicorn.
That exquisitely shaped creature was over three meters long, with a shoulder height of eight chi. Its entire body seemed as if made of semi-transparent crystal, full of a strange texture, and covered with a layer of brilliant golden fur.
Its overall form resembled a lion, with four dragon-like claws, each treading on a ball of golden flame.
Its mouth was somewhat elongated, and it had a vertical-pupiled third eye. Its two normal eyes shimmered with gold, while this vertical eye emitted a red light, tinged with a somewhat eerie quality.
Huo Yuhao observed this exquisite Spirit Beast closely and was momentarily stunned.
Not only Huo Yuhao, but the others were also captivated by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's appearance.
Besides the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the pursued Holy Light Unicorn was also very eye-catching.
It was an extremely rare Spirit Beast with high aesthetic appeal, possessing certain sacred attributes, as well as light, fire, and other attributes.
However, the Holy Light Unicorn was currently in a sorry state, fleeing crazily.
Both the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and the Holy Light Unicorn merely glanced at the Shrek group before continuing the chase and escape, completely ignoring their presence.
In just three seconds, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion caught up to the Holy Light Unicorn.
Beneath the exquisite appearance lay a brutal heart.
She directly split open the Holy Light Unicorn's skull, absorbed its brain matter, and then narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.
Such a rare Holy Light Unicorn was hunted by her, just for a taste of its brain.
This was the law of the jungle among Spirit Beasts.
Xuan Zi narrowed his eyes, staring at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
"Three-Eyed Golden Lion!"
Now, he finally recognized the origin of this Spirit Beast.
His hands were itching.
"Elder Xuan, what kind of Spirit Beast is the Three-Eyed Golden Lion?"
Beside him, Huo Yuhao voiced his question.
"The Three-Eyed Golden Lion is said to be born carrying fortune, possessing intelligence equal to that of an adult human. Wherever it exists, the growth speed of Spirit Beasts doubles, and the success rate of hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beasts passing their heavenly tribulations also doubles."
While explaining, Xuan Zi's gaze grew even more fervent.
"Rumors said an Emperor's Auspicious Beast had appeared in the Star Dou Great Forest. I originally thought it was just a rumor, but it turns out to be true."
Xuan Zi licked his lips, his gaze flicking towards the vertical eye on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's brow.
He then looked at Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, remembering how Mu En, both before his death and in several posthumous manifestations, had emphasized Huo Yuhao's importance.
Across from them, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion showed a vigilant expression.
The eerie red light in her vertical pupil flickered as she stared at the group.
Xuan Zi took the initiative to attack.
Thinking of the various abilities of the Emperor's Auspicious Beast made his heart itch.
Perfect timing, Huo Yuhao was also here. Let the two of them perform an Attribute Connection. Whether the rumors were true or not, it wouldn't be a loss.
Seeing Xuan Zi charging towards her, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was furious.
She was the Emperor's Auspicious Beast! Even with 15,000 years of cultivation, she could unleash the strength of a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast.
"Audacity!"
A clear voice rang out as she prepared to teach this Spirit Master Xuan Zi a lesson.
Then, she was grabbed by Xuan Zi.
"Hah, quite the temper. Seems you've been spoiled by the other Spirit Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest."
Xuan Zi sneered, immediately delivering two heavy slaps that made the Three-Eyed Golden Lion behave.
"Audacity!"
A furious roar came.
Xuan Zi turned his head and saw a blazing fireball rushing towards him.
"Red King?"
He dodged the fireball and spoke in surprise.
Red King's face was ugly, staring dead at Xuan Zi who held the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
"Release the Auspicious Beast."
Xuan Zi sneered.
You say release, so I release?
Wouldn't that make me, Xuan Zi, look pathetic?
His strength was originally greater than Red King's, so Xuan Zi was fully confident.
"Xuan Zi, if you dare harm the Auspicious Beast, don't expect these students of yours to live either!"
Red King revealed his true form, an ominous appearance on his face.
The Three-Headed Scarlet Demon Mastiff was a Fierce Beast possessing True Dragon bloodline and mastery over Hellfire.
"I'm going to do exactly that!"
Xuan Zi was very decisive. He told Huo Yuhao to press his forehead against the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's vertical eye.
Huo Yuhao immediately complied.
A voice in his heart urged him to do this, as if there would be great benefits.
"Red King, you don't want anything to happen to her, do you? If you don't want her harmed, then find Spirit Beasts corresponding to my students." As he spoke, Xuan Zi glanced back at the few students who still lacked Spirit Rings, signaling with his eyes: "Tell this Red King the Spirit Beasts and years you need."
With Xuan Zi's indication, the five students who hadn't obtained their Spirit Rings yet stated their most ideal Spirit Rings.
Red King glanced apprehensively at Xuan Zi's hand tightening around the Auspicious Beast's neck.
It was good that there was room for negotiation.
He slowly retreated to search for five Spirit Beasts that met the conditions.
As a Fierce Beast within the Star Dou Great Forest, he naturally knew the distribution of Spirit Beasts best. In just half an hour, he delivered five ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts.
The five students began absorbing their Spirit Rings one after another.
Watching this scene, Red King's three pairs of eyes turned red with fury.
He had personally handed over five ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts to these Shrek Spirit Masters!
After five hours, those who needed to absorb Spirit Rings had finished, and Huo Yuhao had also completed the Attribute Connection.
"Get lost!"
Xuan Zi threw the Auspicious Beast out, returned her to Red King, and led the team away.
Simultaneously, he questioned Huo Yuhao.
"So? Any gains?"
Huo Yuhao shook his head confusedly.
"Seems like nothing special."
Xuan Zi wasn't disappointed by this.
Regardless of whether there were benefits or not, trying it first was the main point.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was the Auspicious Beast, the treasure of the entire Star Dou Great Forest. He truly didn't dare kill her. Getting the Attribute Connection plus five ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts in exchange was already good enough.
On the other side, the Auspicious Beast returned to the Life Lake and complained.
"Di Tian, I've been targeted."
Di Tian surged out from the Life Lake, transforming into a black-haired, golden-eyed man.
"What happened? Explain carefully."
"I underwent an Attribute Connection with a human Spirit Master."
"Hmm?"
Di Tian's gaze turned grave. He turned to look at Red King, his eyes carrying reproach.
Under immense pressure, Red King could only recount the day's events.
"Xuan Zi? Shrek?"
Di Tian looked at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and said, "Isn't this a coincidence?"
"During the Attribute Connection, when memories were exchanged, I couldn't see many of that Huo Yuhao's memories."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion indicated she was very clever.
During the Attribute Connection, she should be able to view all of the other party's memories.
If she couldn't see them, there was definitely a problem!
Three more chapters tonight.
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