Perhaps this is also an unexpected delight? Li Rui thought to himself as he followed the excited Qilin directly to the resting place found by the Cloud Swallowing Beast. Li Rui observed that the situation was relatively calm, indicating that the Cloud Swallowing Beast's promise was genuine. Thus, he confidently and boldly put Qilin away.
The Cloud Swallowing Beast was still at home drinking tea. When Li Rui arrived, he found a complete set of tea utensils already laid out on the table, with the tea being brewed and water being changed in a slow and graceful manner, filled with ambiance. Li Rui coughed lightly and said, "The celestial beast truly has good taste. It's raining and you're keeping guests; why not invite me for a cup?"
The Cloud Swallowing Beast chuckled heartily, making space for Li Rui, who then grabbed a few stools to sit down.
Watching the old Cloud Swallowing Beast skillfully brew tea, Li Rui suddenly felt as if he had entered the realm of an old artist. This sense of tranquility was something not everyone could experience, and Li Rui even felt a bit lightheaded.
The Cloud Swallowing Beast took a sip, and Li Rui couldn't discern any change in expression; only the Cloud Swallowing Beast continued to savor it, constantly exclaiming about how good the tea was. Seeing that Li Rui understood so much about tea, the old Cloud Swallowing Beast nearly burst into laughter, enthusiastically explaining how this type of tea was made, how it was harvested, dried, sorted, and roasted, becoming more animated as he spoke. It was Li Rui's first time hearing such topics; he found it quite refreshing and listened intently.
In this dazed state, time passed until the second hour. Observing the pained expression on the Cloud Swallowing Beast's face, Li Rui felt for the first time that being a man was indeed better. Women had to endure the intense pain of childbirth along with those monthly "troubles."
Li Rui shivered at the thought; it seemed terrifying. Feeling his lower body, he murmured, "Good thing I'm a man."
The Cloud Swallowing Beast paid no mind to Li Rui's chaotic thoughts. Although the intense pain of impending childbirth was constantly disturbing him, he knew that those "old friends" would not let him pass through this moment peacefully. The opportunity for childbirth was something they had likely been waiting for a long time.
As dawn broke, Li Rui realized that the enemies of the Cloud Swallowing Beast were about to arrive. After all, they were formidable beasts not to be underestimated, and Li Rui dared not be careless. Seizing the moment before their arrival, he sat down on the ground to meditate and quietly awaited the impending crisis.
Seeing this unfamiliar young man so composed and calm gave the Cloud Swallowing Beast a slight sense of relief. Hopefully, this young man could protect them both safely!
Time trickled by slowly; it felt as if the surrounding air had solidified and became difficult to move through. Li Rui distinctly sensed powerful fluctuations of energy around him; his heart stirred slightly as he realized that the enemies of the Cloud Swallowing Beast were coming.
Tightening his grip on the Longsword he had acquired, his previously closed eyes suddenly opened wide. With a wave of his hand, a sword light shot forward directly toward Li Rui's front.
"Ha ha, Swallowing Cloud Beast, the helper you found looks clever, and is even a human child, but their skills are lacking!"
Just as Li Rui's sword light was about to reach its peak, the silence in the direction of Li Rui's attack was suddenly disrupted by a wave of energy, followed by a strong flash of light that knocked Li Rui back.
Stabilizing his position with the sword, Li Rui squeezed his slightly numb hands, feeling a bit shocked. He thought to himself: I didn't expect these fierce beasts to be so powerful. Even when I discovered their traces and took the initiative to attack, they could still respond with such quality in a hurried counterattack. This shows their strength is indeed formidable. With no other choice, Li Rui rubbed his wrist and stood up.
His eyes widened in anger, transforming into the blood-red Red Shuriken Eye.
Li Rui activated his signature skill, with Source Qi continuously gathering towards his meridians and acupoints. Once the Source Qi had accumulated sufficiently, he focused his mind: Black Flame!
Before him, a fierce and grotesque beast emerged from the thick smoke that had been blown away. Li Rui felt that this beast did not look like a good creature at all, far inferior to the guardian of treasures, the Cloud Swallowing Beast. Of course, Li Rui also knew that its strength would not be too far off.
However, just as this fierce beast stepped out, its laughter abruptly ceased.
"Damn it, what kind of flame is this? It can't be extinguished!"
Hearing the roar from the beast opposite him, Li Rui sneered inwardly. A massive beast like this, devoid of intelligence, posed no threat to him at all. It seemed he didn't need to take special precautions; if all went well, he should be able to resolve this easily.
But who would have thought that just as he reassured himself, more roars echoed around him. Upon seeing the Cloud Swallowing Beast, they immediately charged forward like mad.
Now, Li Rui's identity and abilities were extraordinary; thus, he viewed these challenges as essential stepping stones. Despite the continuous stream of fierce beasts as candidates for the Dragon Gate, Li Rui, as a chosen one, was destined for an extraordinary life!
His training along the way had also strengthened his vision. From originally having orange-red and yellowish eyes to now possessing the magatama red eyes—this was the eye ability that Li Rui currently held, allowing him to ignite black flames on his opponent's body.
Fingering, Wind Extreme, No Extremes, Extinguish Wind Extreme! Wind Extreme Finger! Continuous strikes landed on the bodies of the ferocious beasts rushing in. Although the effects were powerful, there were simply too many opponents, and they charged towards him recklessly. For a moment, it was indeed difficult for Li Rui to handle.
He quickly drew the staff from behind and executed the Staff Technique: One Section Staff Technique Defines Four Flat, Second Step into the Void, Golden Rooster Stands, Three Flowers Turning the Fan, Closing the Door Tight, Four Steps of the Square, Goose Flying South, Five Demons' Nirvana Seal, Six Transformations of the Universe, Stand in the Void, Seven Steps to Repel Ten Thousand Enemies, Eight Steps of Reincarnation Sweeping Thousands.
One after another, the ferocious beasts recklessly attacked Li Rui, and he gradually began to struggle.
Although he had never seen the few beasts that had come this time, Li Rui was still able to discern their weaknesses.
These ferocious beasts appeared to have very sharp claws, and their movements seemed graceful and agile.
However, Li Rui knew that no creature in the world could be designed so perfectly by a creator; a being that combined agility with power simply could not exist. Therefore, these beasts' weakness was their lack of agility!
Sure enough, as they approached Li Rui, several ferocious beasts with thick fur and fierce appearances came at him with their claws. With a few swift turns, a set of Staff Technique made them pay dearly.
Unfortunately, there were just too many ferocious beasts this time. Finally, in a moment of carelessness, Li Rui was struck by a massive claw that tore open a huge wound. Blood gushed out immediately, and his consciousness began to blur.
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