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After a night of practice, Ye Tian did not feel tired; on the contrary, he was exceptionally excited.
This was because he had finally succeeded in breaking through the Nine Seals after a night of training. Although there was a significant difference between practicing on the Wooden Dummy and actual combat, he estimated that dealing with low-level beasts deeper within the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range should not pose too much of a problem.
Thus, after practicing for just a couple of hours, Ye Tian set off toward the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range.
The Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range was filled with towering peaks and dense forests. Those unfamiliar with the terrain could easily get lost once they entered, especially since there were many beasts lurking deeper within. Therefore, it could be said that it was rarely visited by humans.
However, it was precisely because of this that it became a paradise for Ye Tian.
"Azure Crystal Fruit!"
Ye Tian exclaimed joyfully as he leaped toward a large tree. By the time he landed, he held in his hand a fruit that was deep blue in color and shimmered with a crystalline luster.
"Yellow Rank Tier Three spirit herb Azure Crystal Fruit, excellent for beauty and skincare. I'll take this back for Xiaoshuang." He nodded in satisfaction and placed the Azure Crystal Fruit into his cloth bag.
As Ye Tian continued deeper into the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range, he initially saw tracks left by squirrels and wild rabbits in the snow. However, as time passed, strange and unusual footprints began to appear on the ground, likely left by some beasts.
"Danyang Grass, Danyang Grass..." Ye Tian muttered to himself. Ever since he had fortuitously found a Yellow Rank Nine Danyang Grass last time, he fantasized about having another stroke of luck every time he entered the mountains.
Yet each time, his wishes went unfulfilled...
"Sigh... I'm getting a bit hungry." Ye Tian patted his empty stomach. He had been so excited that he hadn't even eaten before rushing out to gather herbs.
Suddenly, sounds emerged from the bushes beside him. Ye Tian turned to see a plump wild rabbit scurrying through the underbrush.
"Haha, you know I'm hungry and came right to me; how considerate." With a silly grin, Ye Tian began to chase after the wild rabbit vigorously.
The snow in the mountains had accumulated for quite some time and was thick and hard. The rabbit ran effortlessly over it, but for Ye Tian, every step sank into the snow. After chasing for quite a while without success, he still couldn't catch it.
"Hey, rabbit brother, could you slow down a bit..." Ye Tian gasped for breath as he looked at the rabbit that occasionally glanced back at him with helplessness.
"Forget it, I won't chase anymore..." Shaking her head, Ye Tian recalled Cold Frost's encounter.
It turned out that the last time Cold Frost entered the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range was also because she saw a little rabbit. Being a young girl, she loved these furry little animals, so she chased after it. However, in the end, she didn't catch the rabbit and was bitten by a Purple Blood Snake instead. If it weren't for Ye Tian, who happened to be there collecting spiritual herbs, she would have either been poisoned or become prey for the beasts of the forest.
"I should focus on collecting spiritual herbs. What if I encounter a monster too...?"
But as fate would have it, just as Ye Tian's thoughts formed, she heard a roar.
"Roar!"
Accompanying the sound, a massive figure resembling a leopard burst out from the dense forest.
Looking closely, she saw that this leopard was covered in spots, but its mane was bright as silver. Although it resembled a leopard, its body was as large as an ox. At that moment, its blood-red eyes were filled with greedy intent as they fixed on Ye Tian, and its Blood-Red Maw let out low growls from time to time.
Ye Tian's first reaction upon seeing it was not fear but frustration as she slapped her forehead, thinking to herself: "What I think comes true; is this luck or misfortune...?"
"Roar!"
The giant leopard let out another low growl and began to slowly approach Ye Tian.
"This must be the Silver-Maned Leopard." Ye Tian remained still, watching and observing the beast warily.
The Silver-Maned Leopard is a Yellow-Grade Six-Rank Monster known for its speed. The strength of an adult Silver-Maned Leopard can even rival that of a Three-Stage Warrior.
Facing this fierce beast, Ye Tian thought quickly: "From its size, this Silver-Maned Leopard is not only fully grown but also at its peak. If I forcefully confront it, there will definitely be no good outcome; its power and speed are overwhelming compared to me."
"But after all, it's just a Yellow Rank monster..." According to the Spiritual Treasure Compendium, monsters can absorb Spiritual Energy from heaven and earth. After absorbing enough Spiritual Energy, they can produce Spirit Beast Inner Pills within them. As their inner pills mature, monsters gradually develop intelligence; some can even transform into human forms, such as foxes and monkeys. However, this Silver-Maned Leopard likely hasn't reached the stage of developing intelligence yet; it probably doesn't even possess an inner pill.
Thinking of this eased Ye Tian's mind because this Silver-Maned Leopard was merely a long-haired beast. Although its strength and speed suppressed her, when it came to intelligence, there was no contest.
'Swoosh'
A blue fruit flew toward the Silver-Maned Leopard; it was the Azure Crystal Fruit that Ye Tian had just collected.
"Roar!"
The Silver-Maned Leopard let out a low growl and pounced, biting down hard. After landing, it paused for a moment on the ground, seemingly contemplating whether it could eat its catch...
At that moment, taking advantage of the Silver-Maned Leopard's distraction, Ye Tian swiftly moved in for the attack.
Although the Silver-Maned Leopard had yet to gain intelligence, as a beast, its sense of danger was exceptionally keen.
Suddenly, the Silver-Maned Leopard roared fiercely and swung its razor-sharp claws at Ye Tian, who had already closed in.
"Whoosh."
Ye Tian smirked coldly, using Jujutsu to easily evade the claw strike that created a sound like slicing through the air.
Seeing its attack dodged by this small human, the Silver-Maned Leopard seemed extremely enraged. It let out a series of furious roars before turning its head and opening its Blood-Red Maw to bite at Ye Tian, who was now at its side.
A foul stench wafted over, and Ye Tian dared not be careless. Looking at the Silver-Maned Leopard's mouth full of sharp teeth, he knew that if it bit him, it could easily crush his skull.
"Ha!"
With a loud shout, Ye Tian struck down toward the Silver-Maned Leopard's head with his palm. Then, using the momentum, he leaped into the air and landed on the back of the Silver-Maned Leopard.
In truth, Ye Tian intended to inflict damage with that palm strike. However, when his palm made contact with the leopard's skull, he had to change his mind. At that moment, Ye Tian was shocked because that strike contained the full power of a Sixth-Stage Martial Artist. It could shatter stone with ease, yet upon hitting the Silver-Maned Leopard's head, it felt as hard as iron. The recoil even made Ye Tian's arm tingle slightly.
"It seems I need to find its weak spot." With this thought in mind, Ye Tian tightly grasped the silver fur on the leopard's neck.
In this mountain range, the Silver-Maned Leopard was likely at the top of the food chain. It had never experienced such humiliation as being ridden on its neck. Now it was furious, roaring continuously while jumping and running wildly in an attempt to throw off Ye Tian.
To say that the Silver-Maned Leopard had no intelligence would be an understatement. At this moment, it deliberately darted into thickets filled with thorns, forcing Ye Tian to hunch over on its back without daring to lift his head. Meanwhile, his clothes were already torn and tattered from being scraped by the thorns; describing them as ragged would be an understatement.
"This won't do..." After passing through a large patch of thorns, Ye Tian finally gasped for breath. However, his arms, back, and even face were covered in fresh red scratches.
But these minor injuries were nothing compared to what lay ahead. Ye Tian's expression grew serious because the speed of the Silver-Maned Leopard was astonishing. In just a short time, it had carried him several miles away. If he allowed it to continue running like this, he would likely be taken deep into the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range. At that point, things would become quite troublesome.
Thinking of this, Ye Tian released his hands and performed a flip in the air before landing steadily on the ground. He quickly changed his hand movements to execute the Seal Technique, needing to activate the Bagua Seal Palm before the Silver-Maned Leopard pounced.
"Roar!"
The Silver-Maned Leopard let out a roar, abruptly twisting its body while running at high speed. Due to its immense momentum, it slid back several feet before finally coming to a stop. However, after stopping, the Silver-Maned Leopard showed no signs of slowing down and instead charged toward Ye Tian with even greater speed.
The figure of the Silver-Maned Leopard rapidly enlarged in Ye Tian's vision, but the unfamiliar Seal Technique was still in the process of transformation...
"Roar!"
Accompanied by the roar of the Silver-Maned Leopard, its sharp fangs were now less than three inches from Ye Tian's head.
"Done!"
At this critical moment, Ye Tian successfully activated the Bagua Seal. He leaned back, swiftly spun on his left foot, and his entire body rotated. His arm extended directly toward the soft abdomen of the Silver-Maned Leopard, avoiding a fatal strike in that split second while also leaving a mark on its body.
"Break!"
Just as the Silver-Maned Leopard prepared to continue its assault, with a loud shout from Ye Tian, a bloody hole suddenly erupted from its abdomen. Blood gushed out, instantly staining its belly fur and the large expanse of white snow beneath it.
Under Ye Tian's gaze, he saw the massive body of the Silver-Maned Leopard collapse to the ground with a thud, panting heavily as it lay there, clearly no longer able to fight back.
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