Time: Half an hour after leaving the wilderness of Guizhou.
Location: High above the dense forests of Shennongjia, Jingzhou.
At this moment, Wang Zheng, carrying Xiao Jin, was constantly shuttling through the clouds. Having gained a lot, the young master Wang wanted to return to Jingnan as soon as possible, so he pushed the speed of the Crimson Cloud to the limit.
In Wang Zheng's opinion, Xiao Jin must have been overjoyed to experience flying for the first time.
The branches were trembling with excitement.
But whether it was genuine excitement or a tremor caused by a fear of heights remains unknown.
After all, it's just a fruit tree; there aren't any trees that can fly, right?
However, Wang Zheng was not worried about this. He believed that with his 40-point physique, he would definitely be able to overcome this small problem on his own.
After the initial panic subsided, Wang Zheng loosened his guard over Xiao Jin and began to think about how to maximize his profits after bringing Xiao Jin back.
As expected, the Golden Sun Fruit Tree did not disappoint Wang Zheng. Although its roots were still tightly wrapped around Wang Zheng, it gradually went from feeling disoriented and dizzy at the beginning to adapt.
After finally realizing there was no danger, they became bolder.
Seeing the magnificent scenery he had never seen before, and the clouds dyed golden by the sunlight, the little guy was very curious about everything around him. Looking around, if it weren't for the protective shield provided by the red clouds, he probably would have been blown away long ago.
Once the initial excitement wore off and he was tired of the spectacular scenery around him, Xiao Jin finally lay down next to Wang Zheng.
At the same time, he very humanely crossed his legs and kept shaking them, making it seem as if he was the master and Wang Zheng was just a servant serving him.
When Wang Zheng saw Xiao Jin's behavior, he found it amusing and was about to tease it when his calm brows twitched, followed by a strange palpitation.
Without any hesitation, Wang Zheng's body reacted instantly. He grabbed Xiao Jin and manipulated the Crimson Cloud to turn sharply downwards, tracing an arc before plunging into the clouds below.
As Wang Zheng maneuvered to dodge, a dazzling burst of fire exploded directly above him.
Suddenly, a powerful energy surge came from the sky, tearing a huge gap in the clouds. The dazzling firelight that followed instantly illuminated the entire sea of clouds and sky.
Sparks flew and air surged, making it impossible to look directly at the scene.
Bathed in the firelight, a giant firebird engulfed in raging flames swiftly weaved through the clouds, rapidly approaching Wang Zheng with lightning speed.
After a long while, a series of muffled rumbling sounds, like thunder, finally came through.
If Wang Zheng hadn't dodged in time, even if he hadn't been hit head-on by the fireball, he would definitely have been affected by the aftershocks of the explosion.
Thinking about how smoothly the journey had gone, Wang Zheng's face darkened.
He was initially gloating, thinking that he could avoid most crises with his speed, but he didn't expect to be proven wrong so quickly.
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Deep in the mountains of Jingxiang, atop a towering cliff, lies a very secluded cave.
Inside the spacious cave, lay an enormous spirit bird.
This spirit bird was entirely crimson, its feathers resembling blood-red gems, shimmering with golden light. Three golden feathers from its head trailed behind it, merging seamlessly with its broad wings, and its entire body emanated a powerful fire-attribute aura.
The giant bird's slightly narrowed eyes shimmered with purple light, and countless streams of spiritual energy surged toward it. Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that this was no ordinary beast; its appearance was truly extraordinary.
Although the cave, perched atop a precipice, was dimly lit, it could not conceal the dazzling red light emanating from it, and the intense demonic aura emanating from it was even more difficult to hide.
If Chu Tianxing were here, he would definitely recognize this demon king's aura as the Crimson Flame Eagle King, whom he had defeated and forced to flee in disarray months ago.
This demon king's human form was incomplete, and he usually disliked showing his human form. In addition, he was seriously injured. After wandering thousands of miles that day, he secretly slipped back to his lair and began to recuperate after revealing his true form.
This cunning demon king understood the principle of hiding in one's own backyard, and thus remained hidden for several months, causing many extraordinary masters who were hunting it to miss their target.
As a fire-type demon king, the Crimson Flame Eagle King was already short-tempered, and the interruption during his transformation further honed his ferocious and tyrannical nature.
Originally intending to wait until he recovered from his injuries before going out to cause trouble, he was unusually irritable today, and for some reason, he had an inexplicable anger that he couldn't vent.
This anger made it impossible for him to calm down; he could only repeatedly unleash flames, trying to find a way to vent his emotions.
All of this was thanks to the fact that a few hours earlier, he was awakened from his cultivation by a strange and violent aura of flames. Although this strange aura was not very strong, it had a feeling that it was suppressing him.
But before he could even get a good feel for it, the aura vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.
While doubts arose in his mind, he felt more uneasy.
This was the first time such a thing had happened to him in the more than twenty years since he settled here, so how could he not be angry?
This area within a hundred miles is his territory. Any beasts that dare to disobey him have become his food. Moreover, his lair is located in a remote place, and there are no human flight paths passing through it on ordinary days. Logically speaking, he should not be disturbed at all.
The demon king, who was at a loss, finally calmed down and continued to recover from his injuries. Unexpectedly, the aura returned shortly after it left and once again entered his senses.
Moreover, this time there was even a pure and yang fragrance wafting over, as dazzling as the blazing sun, which was impossible to ignore, and the energy contained within it was constantly provoking his nerves.
"Again and again, do you really think I have no temper? If you don't leave me here completely today, won't everyone think I'm easy to bully in the future?"
The Crimson Flame Eagle King laughed in fury, its eyes flashing with a chilling light. Its spiritual energy surged instantly, and its dazzling red fur became even more vibrant.
His eyes turned bloodshot, like burning fireballs, and flames flickered incessantly around his body, instantly raising the temperature in the entire cave several times over.
At that moment, the Crimson Flame Eagle King roared to the sky, its body suddenly flying forward. With a swipe of its claw, it smashed the boulder beside it into dust, turning it into countless fragments that scattered in the air.
Then, the Crimson Flame Eagle King flapped its wings powerfully, and its entire body soared into the sky. Immediately afterward, a gust of wind swept by, and it disappeared from the spot.
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