Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Xiao Ning Seizes the Opportunity to Steal the Treasure!

In the sky, a woman with a graceful and delicate figure was wrapped in a simple skirt.

She held a peculiar green sword in her hand.

Half of her three thousand strands of green hair flowed freely, while the other half was neatly tied behind her head, secured by a phoenix-shaped hair ornament.

Her face was calm and serene, exuding an aura of authority that naturally commanded respect.

This woman was Yun Yun and possessed a pair of cyan wings behind her, slightly translucent,one of the telltale signs of her immense power.

Yun Yun's red lips parted slightly, and her voice, as clear and melodious as pearls falling onto a jade plate, echoed through the sky.

She spoke calmly:

"I only wish to borrow the Lion King's Amethyst Spirit Crystal."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King immediately mocked her with a sneer:

"Hmph, what a joke.

It took my Amethyst Winged Lion Clan twenty years to produce even a small piece of that crystal.

You think you can just take it because you ask?"

Yun Yun, wary of the Amethyst Winged Lion King's power, quickly offered a compromise:

"I'm not unreasonable, I can offer you something in exchange."

The Lion King laughed coldly:

"Exchange? Haha, fine, I'm currently in the process of transforming.

If you can bring me a Transformation Pill, I'll trade it with you, how about that?"

Yun Yun frowned and then shook her head, replying:

"No one in the entire Jiama Empire can create a seventh-grade elixir like the Transformation Pill."

"Instead, I can offer you three fifth-level magic cores and a high-level Xuan technique with matching combat skills."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King shook its enormous head, its fanged mouth opening slightly as it directly rejected Yun Yun's offer:

"If you can't get the Transformation Pill, then leave the Warcraft Mountains!"

With a resigned sigh, Yun Yun raised the cyan sword in her hand and pointed it at the Amethyst Winged Lion King, her tone firm yet reluctant:

"In that case, I'll have to take it by force!"

"Haha, humans are always the same!" The Amethyst Winged Lion King laughed, but its voice grew colder with each word.

Suddenly, a green whirlwind formed in front of Yun Yun, quickly rising into the sky and transforming into a massive tornado dozens of feet high.

The land beneath was torn apart, and countless giant trees were uprooted and shredded into fragments by the storm.

In response, the Amethyst Armor covering the Lion King's massive body flared up, and in an instant, countless raging purple flames ignited, forming a towering pillar of fire that shot straight into the sky.

Even from thousands of meters away, the suffocating heat could be felt.

As the storm and pillar of fire collided, the earth trembled and the mountains shook.

In the sky, the two titanic forces clashed, their energy rippling through the entire Warcraft Forest.

"What a terrifying display!"

Hiding far away on the edge of a mountain, Xiao Ning watched the sky, now split between green and purple, his heart pounding with shock.

However, with the inheritance of the Desolate Emperor, Xiao Ning quickly regained his confidence.

Dou Huang was just a small threshold for him.

Xiao Ning's sharp eyes scanned the mountain closely, and soon, he found a sunken area with a huge cave entrance.

Near the cave, a group of about ten magical beasts lay trembling on the ground.

"Found it," Xiao Ning murmured to himself.

But he didn't act immediately.

Instead, he observed the surrounding environment carefully.

He adjusted his position using the Ziyun Wings, maneuvering stealthily to a blind spot near the cave entrance.

From his position diagonally above the magical beasts, Xiao Ning was well-hidden, making it difficult for anyone to notice him.

Xiao Ning's goal wasn't simply to observe the battle between Yun Yun and the Lion King.

According to the original story, the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave contained a divine object *the Amethyst Source.*

The Amethyst Source, born alongside the rare little Amethyst Lion, contained immense energy from heaven and earth.

The fire attribute energy within it was powerful enough to elevate the little lion to the fifth rank.

Xiao Ning was drawn to the Amethyst Source for its potential.

If the blood of magical beasts could refine the body, why couldn't this source, which contained even more potent energy, serve the same purpose?

Moreover, Xiao Ning's Dou Qi cultivation had been stuck at the peak of a Dou Zhe.

Even in terms of cultivation, he was currently no match for the Little Medical Fairy.

To execute the Thunder Emperor's Treasure Technique and the Kunpeng Treasure Technique, he needed a higher level of Dou Qi.

How could he advance quickly?

Beyond diligent practice, the fastest way to increase cultivation was to consume heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

In summary, Xiao Ning had every reason to desire the Amethyst Source.

Surveying the magical beasts below, Xiao Ning gauged their strength and was relieved to find they were all around the third rank.

He let out a long breath.

Then, he quietly took out the sachet and the small jade bottle given to him by the Little Medical Fairy.

He extracted a dark pill from the bottle and placed it in his mouth.

Opening the sachet, he sprinkled about half of the powder into the air below.

The powder dispersed quickly, leaving behind only a faint, fragrant aroma.

Meanwhile, not far from the battlefield, Xiao Yan, who was hiding behind a giant tree, stared upwards with a burning desire in his eyes.

"Teacher, one day I will become as strong as them!"

Yao Lao stroked his beard, smiling with satisfaction.

Seeing Xiao Yan's determination even after witnessing such a fierce battle was a testament to his commendable character.

At that moment, another violent clash erupted in the sky, forcing the combatants to separate briefly before they charged at each other again.

"Teacher, who do you think will win?" Xiao Yan asked softly, wiping the sweat from his brow.

"At this level, it's difficult to kill unless you have a significant trump card.

As for who will win, I can't say just yet," Yao Lao replied, his answer leaving Xiao Yan a bit exasperated.

"Hmm?" Yao Lao suddenly appeared surprised.

His spiritual sense detected a familiar presence entering his range before quickly moving toward a distant location.

Turning his gaze, Yao Lao noticed a cave nestled against the hillside.

"Teacher, what's wrong?" Xiao Yan asked, noticing Yao Lao's change in expression.

"Xiao Yan, your cousin is quite daring and resourceful," Yao Lao remarked. "He's entered the territory of the Amethyst Winged Lion King."

"What is Cousin Xiao Ning doing there?" Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned but quickly came to a realization, an incredulous look spreading across his face.

"Is Cousin Xiao Ning trying to rob the Amethyst Winged Lion King's lair?"

"He's too bold! That's a sixth-tier magical beast!"

Yao Lao could sense Xiao Ning's movements from afar and sighed helplessly. "I'm afraid your guess is correct."

At the entrance of the cave, over a dozen magical beasts lay on their backs, completely unconscious.

A sturdy figure, with his collar pulled up to cover his mouth and nose, quietly slipped into the cave!