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At this moment, the situation in the arena had become almost clear. There were far more Scorpion-Tailed Wolves than Ye Tian had anticipated, probably around four to five hundred. Although the giant bear was tough and immensely strong, it could not withstand so many foes. Its current state indicated that it was on its last legs and would soon become a meal for the wolf pack.
It was precisely for this reason that the White-Furred Wolf King dared to issue orders for the wolf pack to shift their attack focus onto Ye Tian.
At this moment, hundreds of Azure Eyes were suddenly fixed on Ye Tian. Although he was not afraid, he instinctively broke out in a cold sweat.
The sky was cloudy, and although it was broad daylight, the tree canopy was so dense that the Forest was not very well lit, even quite dim.
The gaze of the Scorpion-Tailed Wolf Pack in this dark and dense Forest resembled hundreds of ancient lanterns—quiet yet mysterious.
Roar!
The White-Furred Wolf King let out another roar, and then the wolf pack began to move, surging toward Ye Tian like a dark tide. Initially, their speed was slow, but gradually they accelerated, running and darting...
Until they leaped into the air!
Seeing this, Ye Tian's pupils constricted. He suddenly swung his palms, and the Bagua Thunder Palm shimmered with light. With a piercing scream, the first Scorpion-Tailed Wolf that pounced on him had its chest burst open with a gaping wound and flew away.
In truth, Ye Tian did not want to massacre these Scorpion-Tailed Wolves. However, if he did not act decisively, these wolves would likely come at him one after another until they either killed him or were all wiped out by him.
Previously, he had learned that Scorpion-Tailed Wolves possessed a degree of intelligence. Since they had some intelligence, they should have basic reasoning skills; in other words, they should feel fear. Therefore, Ye Tian needed to make them think twice about approaching him, just like the area behind the broken trees—he wanted them to be too afraid to harbor any thoughts of encroachment.
However, Ye Tian was overthinking; he overlooked his own position and ignored the horrific scene surrounding him.
Although no Scorpion-Tailed Wolves were attacking the giant bear anymore, its heavy breathing, the uncontrollable flow of its innards, and the scattered limbs, blood, and brain matter all indicated how fierce the battle had been just moments ago.
Compared to this hellish scene, the bloodied wound on the belly of the Scorpion-Tailed Wolf that Ye Tian had sent flying was hardly worth mentioning.
Roar!
Another Scorpion-Tailed Wolf lunged forward, its sharp fangs glinting with a dark red light. Clearly, it had made a contribution in the previous battle by injuring the giant bear. However, under the supervision of the Wolf King, this was likely far from enough. It needed to show more ferocity, ideally tearing the intruder before it into pieces.
Of course, it wasn't just this wolf; the other Scorpion-Tailed Wolves shared the same thought.
Just as Ye Tian had just sent one Scorpion-Tailed Wolf flying, more than ten wolves at the front charged forward recklessly, their eyes flashing with murderous intent.
This scene infuriated Ye Tian. The reason he had struck hard against the first wolf was to warn these beasts to cherish their lives, but instead of heeding his warning, they became even more vicious.
"Then I can't be blamed!" A flash of anger crossed Ye Tian's eyes as he unleashed several palm strikes. This time, however, he did not use Thunder Palm, as it would not intimidate them anyway. As long as his ordinary Martial Origin Power could kill them, there was no need to waste energy on Thunder Palm again.
Bang! Bang! Bang...
With several dull thuds, another ten wolf shadows were sent flying. Although they did not show any visible wounds, their chests or heads were clearly caved in, indicating they were not going to survive.
Roar!
The White-Furred Wolf King saw Ye Tian continuously killing its subordinates and was instantly enraged. It raised its head and howled loudly, though whether it was urging its pack to fight or mourning for the dead remained unclear.
Moments later, Ye Tian got his answer. Upon hearing the howl, the wolf pack stopped their movements and slowly surrounded Ye Tian. They began to circle around him while their scorpion tails started to twitch ominously, clearly changing tactics and preparing to use poison.
In any large-scale battle, Ye Tian always led from the front. The death of any of his comrades would cut him deeply; he felt responsible for their safety and thus fought even harder at the forefront.
Therefore, the Wolf King's behavior infuriated Ye Tian. Upon encountering a strong enemy, it first retreated behind its pack for self-preservation. Not only did it fail to avenge its fallen subordinates but also hid behind them.
"Cowardly creatures!" Ye Tian roared. He had already made up his mind to eliminate the Wolf King first because he did not intend to massacre all the Scorpion-Tailed Wolves. If killing the Wolf King could cause them to scatter on their own, that would be ideal.
With this thought in mind, Yuqi Tayan Jue was unleashed, and Ye Tian stepped forward, breaking through the encirclement of the wolf pack in the blink of an eye. The Thunder Palm was activated once more as he leaped towards the White-Furred Wolf King.
Seeing this, the White-Furred Wolf King also charged out, its speed surpassing Ye Tian's by a third.
Realizing this, Ye Tian secretly thought he had misunderstood it. Given the situation, the White-Furred Wolf King seemed intent on fighting him; it had likely been waiting in the back to command rather than to engage directly. If that were the case, it would be considered normal behavior.
"This place is quite strange!"
Ye Tian suddenly felt something amiss. Since arriving here, he had been measuring every beast he encountered against human standards...
Just as Ye Tian was lost in thought, the White-Furred Wolf King lunged at him. Although he was distracted, his stance remained unchanged; if the Wolf King dared to take it head-on, it would likely end up with a shattered skull.
The Wolf King's charge created a gust of wind that snapped Ye Tian back to reality. Although he was puzzled by this strange mindset, with the wolf pack ahead, being distracted could lead to a fate similar to that of the giant bear.
With this in mind, Ye Tian focused his thoughts again. However, when he looked up, he saw that the White-Furred Wolf King had already twisted its body downward, clearly trying to evade Ye Tian's attack.
Ye Tian had initially thought the Wolf King would confront him directly and thus attacked without any defensive posture. Now that the White-Furred Wolf King suddenly changed its position, despite being so close, Ye Tian found himself unable to adjust his palm strike in time as he rushed forward.
Whoosh!
With a roaring wind, Ye Tian's Thunder Palm struck a large tree. The tree was thick enough to be embraced by two people but collapsed under the force of the Thunder Palm, taking several smaller trees down with it.
Awooo~
Frustrated by his missed strike, Ye Tian suddenly heard what sounded like mocking howls from behind him. Turning around, he saw that the White-Furred Wolf King had retreated back to the center of the wolf pack, surrounded by numerous wolves that diligently protected it, forming a solid defense.
Only at this moment did Ye Tian realize that this White-Furred Wolf King must possess considerable intelligence and cunning. Its earlier attack had merely been a feint; it had anticipated that Ye Tian underestimated its strength and relied on its speed to evade his strike at a critical moment while also mocking him in the process.
Ye Tian could not help but feel angered by being toyed with by a beast. However, after a moment, he regained his composure. He learned from the records in the Spiritual Treasure Compendium that all demon beasts possess some level of intelligence; however, many of them, due to their rank, have low intelligence that is hardly distinguishable from being non-sentient. Yet, some demon beasts can cultivate their intelligence to a significant degree. Such beasts may not be particularly powerful, but the more intelligent they become, the greater the likelihood of their intelligence increasing further, eventually allowing them to transform into human form—this marks the true pinnacle of their development.
The current White-Furred Wolf King likely belongs to the category of those with abundant intelligence. From its reluctance to engage Ye Tian in battle, it was clear that this creature did not possess overwhelming power. However, in comparison to any Scorpion-Tailed Wolf present here, its strength was undoubtedly superior. It avoided Ye Tian because it assessed that Ye Tian's abilities surpassed its own.
"It seems this old rascal is not far from Transformation," Ye Tian thought with hidden delight. A demon beast with a certain level of intelligence has a high probability of forming an inner core. For a White-Furred Wolf King on the verge of Transformation like this one, it was inevitable that it contained an inner core, and not only that—it was very likely that the quality of its inner core would reach above Profound Level.
"Not bad!" Ye Tian nodded in satisfaction at the Wolf King, pretending to praise it. However, in his heart, he mused, "Since you possess ample intelligence, it will be easier to deal with you because my specialty is outsmarting others. Cleverness often leads to downfall; since you wish to toy with me, I will go along with your game until you lose your inner core."
Although the Wolf King had intelligence, it likely did not fully understand what Ye Tian was saying. However, it seemed quite adept at gauging emotions based on expressions. After staring at Ye Tian for a moment with its blood-red wolf eyes, it let out two low growls that carried a mocking tone.
"Heh heh, I've got you now," Ye Tian chuckled inwardly. He guessed that the Wolf King could judge intentions from expressions, which was why he had feigned praise earlier—to put the Wolf King at ease.
With a low growl...
The Wolf King let out a roar and then crouched down on its hind legs while raising its front paws upright, assuming a commanding position among the wolf pack.
Ye Tian could not decipher what the Wolf King's earlier growl meant in human language; however, he understood that it had issued another command for an attack. Following the growl, the wolf pack became agitated as hundreds of Scorpion-Tailed Wolves organized into four groups. The first three waves formed a pincer formation and advanced toward Ye Tian while the last wave gathered closely around the Wolf King for protection.
"Not only an outsider but also one with status..." Ye Tian couldn't help but smile upon witnessing this scene. The Wolf King likely had once served as a pet beside a general from the Spirit Sect; otherwise, how would it understand tactics and military strategy?
Ye Tian speculated this because he knew that neither the Martial Sovereign nor the Dark Sect had monarchies; conversely, the Spirit Sect did have monarchs and many of them. Due to various reasons related to their positions, the entire Spirit Sect was divided into numerous small nations whose ambitions were to conquer one another. Thus, conflicts and warfare were commonplace each year. Moreover, people from the Spirit Sect favored Celestial Weapons and Treasures; hence having an intelligent pet made sense. Additionally, considering that Spirit and Martial Duality was merely a river apart from here, it was plausible that this Wolf King had fortuitously crossed over from the Spirit Sect and once belonged to a noble Wolf Clan with a distinguished status...
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