Chapter 44

Chapter 44: Yun Yun vs. Amethyst Winged Lion King!

Above the clear blue sky, violent energy fluctuations resounded like muffled thunder.

Even though Xiao Ning was still some distance away from the battlefield, he could feel the sheer power radiating from it, making him feel a little overwhelmed.

Xiao Ning's gaze was fixed on the distant horizon, where the sky was split in two, one half blue and the other red, altering the very color of the white clouds above.

The continuous roaring and collision of fighting spirit echoed in his ears, making him swallow hard.

With a fiery look in his eyes, Xiao Ning muttered to himself:

"So, it's already reached this point."

Having read the original work, Xiao Ning was initially surprised.

However, upon witnessing the scene before him, he immediately recognized who the combatants were and why they were fighting.

"Yun Yun and the Amethyst Winged Lion King," he whispered, licking the corner of his mouth.

"Is this the power of a Dou Huang? The level of fighting power here is terrifying,with my current strength, I'd be killed in an instant."

Even though Xiao Ning possessed the inheritance of the Desolate Emperor and knew his future potential far surpassed most in the Dou Qi Continent, he acknowledged that his current training was still in its early stages.

He knew he wasn't a match for either Yun Yun or the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Despite this, there was no trace of discouragement on his face only an intense look of anticipation.

Although he had read about this battle in the original story, witnessing it firsthand was an entirely different experience. Xiao Ning decided to move closer, wanting to see if there might be any opportunities to glean something valuable from the fight.

Returning to the Misty Valley, he found that the Little Medical Fairy had also stepped out of her room, looking toward the distant sky with a surprised expression.

When she saw Xiao Ning approaching, she quickly asked:

"Xiao Ning, what's happening over there?"

Xiao Ning smiled and casually replied, "Two extremely powerful beings are fighting, I want to go take a look."

Hearing this, the Little Medical Fairy's heart tightened with worry, and concern filled her eyes.

"Xiao Ning, you're not planning to challenge them, are you?"

Her concern was understandable.

To her, Xiao Ning was a battle maniac who, apart from practicing, always sought out powerful foes.

How else could she explain someone who frequently ventured into the depths of the Magical Beast Forest just for a fight?

Noticing the excitement in Xiao Ning's eyes, she couldn't help but try to dissuade him.

"Um...," Xiao Ning was momentarily taken aback.

Then, with a bit of embarrassment, he touched his nose and said, "I'm not that reckless, while I'm confident I'll surpass them in the future, I know I'm not there yet."

"This kind of battle between powerful beings is rare, I just want to observe it."

The Little Medical Fairy studied Xiao Ning's face, searching for any signs of deception, but finding none.

She sighed, then turned back to her room.

After a moment, she returned with a small, carefully packaged sachet and an alabaster vase.

"This is called *Enchantment Powder* ,although the name sounds ominous, it's not purely a poison.

I found this high-grade powder in the Seven-Colored Poison Sutra and improved it myself."

Raising the sachet, the Little Medical Fairy explained confidently, "This Enchantment Powder can even cause a third-tier magical beast to lose consciousness if it inhales too much."

Xiao Ning took the sachet with curiosity, intending to open it, but the Little Medical Fairy quickly stopped him and handed him the jade bottle as well.

"Poison doesn't distinguish between friend and foe.

This is the antidote I prepared, when you use the powder, it's best to hold the antidote in your mouth, or you'll suffer too!"

Xiao Ning chuckled, scratching the back of his head with one hand while putting the sachet and jade bottle into his ring. "This is quite useful. Thanks."

The Little Medical Fairy smiled softly. "Just come back safely."

The Ziyun Wings behind Xiao Ning unfurled as he leaped into the sky.

He smiled down at her, saying, "Don't worry, I, Xiao Ning, am not someone who'll die so easily."

With that, he turned into a streak of light, cutting through the sky as he sped toward the horizon.

Meanwhile, another figure in black robes was also staring at the battle in the sky, stunned by what he saw.

"What's the matter? Shocked?" An old figure appeared beside him, speaking with a smile.

Nodding slowly, Xiao Yan the figure in black smiled bitterly and said, "Watching them fight, I realized everything I've experienced so far was just child's play."

"Even cousin Xiao Ning would be no match for either of them now."

Yao Lao, stroking his beard that seemed to swell with pride, replied matter-of-factly, "Haha, I've long said that the Dou Qi Continent is vast and full of geniuses.

While Xiao Ning is indeed extremely talented within the Jiama Empire, in the grand scheme of the entire Dou Qi Continent, he isn't ranked particularly high!"

"Remember, in the powerful factions of Zhongzhou, there are many Dou Kings around the age of twenty."

Yao Lao seemed to be venting all the frustrations he had felt from Xiao Ning's earlier successes, eagerly sharing his vast knowledge with Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan was left somewhat dazed, his thoughts wandering.

"Ahem!" Yao Lao suddenly realized he might have said too much and quickly stopped.

After a few coughs, he nodded toward the distant battle.

"Want to take a closer look?"

Xiao Yan initially looked excited but then hesitated, worried about being detected.

"You underestimate me, teacher!" Yao Lao said, chuckling. A soul force emerged from Xiao Yan's body, enveloping him completely and masking his presence. Xiao Yan's aura was now completely concealed.

Delighted, Xiao Yan tapped the ground lightly with his toes, leaping onto a nearby tree.

He then quickly and nimbly began to leap from branch to branch, moving toward the battlefield.

In the sky, a woman and a beast were locked in a confrontation.

The beast was enormous, seven or eight meters long, with its body covered in a layer of purple crystals that shimmered under the sunlight.

The beast had the ferocious head of a lion, with blood-red eyes that glowed with a strange purple light.

Its huge mouth was filled with sharp fangs, and a fiery red spiral horn jutted out from its forehead, with clusters of purple flames dancing around the tip.

On either side of its body were large, purple wings, also surrounded by clusters of purple flames, making the creature appear even more terrifying.

As the wings flapped, flames spread across the sky, and a scorching heat wave filled the air!

Hovering in the void, the beast's immense presence pressed down from above.

A touch of human-like emotion flashed in its eyes as it opened its massive mouth:

"Human woman, why do you disturb my rest?"