I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Tang He’s eyes widened, filled with incredulous horror. For Yu Changsheng to appear at this moment... he knew all too well what that meant.

Since Yu Changsheng was unharmed, it meant the three Foundation Establishment Experts he had dispatched had all been slain!

At that thought, even with Tang He’s composure, he couldn’t help but tremble inwardly.

But clearly, Yu Changsheng’s killing blow was far from over. Almost at the same instant the Beast Shadow appeared, the true forms of his three Spirit Beasts materialized on Tang He’s other side, their auras connecting to form the Spiritual Beast Four Extremes Formation.

First, the Colorful Star Deer stomped forward fiercely. Soul Stepping!

"Tree Sea Cage!"

From the void and the earth, endless trees shot up from the ground, rising and intertwining. Vines and massive logs spiraled and crisscrossed, surrounding Tang He layer by layer.

"Flame Heaven-Burning!"

The Red Refining Snake roared, its blood-red eyes blazing. It opened its cavernous maw, and an endless torrent of black-red Poisonous Fire, carrying a paralyzing toxin, blazed fiercely along the vines of the Tree Sea Cage, completely engulfing the wooden prison.

"Wind... Tornado!"

The Golden-Winged Eagle soared high, then suddenly dived, whipping up an endless gale. It circled the flaming Tree Sea Cage, the wind fanning the flames. In an instant, the fire grew even more intense, forming a fiery tornado.

At this moment, the sky dimmed and the air scorched. A Heaven-Reaching tornado of fire took shape. On the outside, relentless gales howled; on the inside, the vines of the Tree Sea continued to spread.

With just their first move, the three Spirit Beasts coordinated to form the perfect deathblow!

The power of this attack far surpassed the Qi Refining Realm; even an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would shrink back in fear upon seeing it!

The surrounding temperature rose rapidly. Nearby trees, soil, and rock turned into black charcoal. This sudden turn of events stunned Huo Wei Yi and Lin Kaiji for a moment.

When they came to their senses, they stared blankly at the scene. Not daring to make a rash move, their expressions were grave.

"What a ferocious attack!"

Huo Wei Yi’s eyes lit up as he exclaimed in amazement.

"Based on this move alone, it seems Yu Changsheng has already reached Foundation Establishment."

Lin Kaiji shook his head, his gaze complex.

One could say that Yu Changsheng’s attack was truly unexpected and flawlessly executed. On one hand, he sent out a Beast Shadow to distract Tang He, making it impossible for him to distinguish illusion from reality.

On the other, he unleashed his true Beast Taming abilities, going all out. His three Spirit Beasts coordinated perfectly to trap and kill Tang He.

More importantly, Yu Changsheng’s timing was brilliant. He chose to strike just as Tang He had finished an attack, his strength spent. He was in an exhausted state, and his guard was at its lowest.

Tang He’s eyes were bloodshot. He let out a low roar as a suffocating sense of a life-and-death crisis erupted in his heart. After pulling out and swallowing an elixir, his whole body shuddered violently.

"Sword Dao... Dust Fall!"

The long sword in his hand danced, and ninety-nine streams of Sword Qi erupted simultaneously. In just an instant, they completely pulverized the first layer of vines from the Tree Sea.

With the first layer of the cage broken, the Sea of Fire that was above the Tree Sea flowed down, instantly devouring Tang He within.

Tang He frowned, his movements hindered. He waved his hand, and the Sword Gang from his blade formed an airtight defense that the flames could not penetrate.

But the Golden-Winged Eagle flapped its wings fiercely, and a violent gale swept through. The flames intensified, swirling skyward. Trapped inside, Tang He’s expression darkened, and his eyes narrowed.

"Water Technique, Wu Lie!"

Ripples of water spread out layer by layer, forming a spherical shield that enveloped Tang He completely. The temperature around him also dropped slightly.

"Black Wind Hundred Cuts!"

The Golden-Winged Eagle let out a clear cry. Countless Wind Blades condensed from the void and assaulted the watery shield, causing endless ripples.

The flames, which had momentarily weakened, now surged again under the assault of the Wind Blades. As the endless flames raged, the shield quickly showed signs of instability.

But of course, Yu Changsheng’s attack wasn’t over. Shadows enveloped the area, and with a Shadow Flash, his figure appeared directly above Tang He. Without a shred of hesitation, the instant he appeared, his eyes crackled with electricity as he shot a sharp glance down at Tang He.

"Thousand Thoughts Slash, God Shocking Needle!"

In his Sea of Consciousness, black lightning flickered, coalescing into a spear, black as ink and wreathed in lightning, that shot toward Tang He to attack his Divine Soul.

"Ngh?!"

Tang He let out a muffled grunt, and his form faltered for an instant. But he was, after all, a Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer expert, and he recovered in the blink of an eye.

"Thousand Mountains Fist!"

"Void Fire... Radiant Sun!"

Yu Changsheng was decisive. The God Shocking Needle arrived first, followed by the Thousand Mountains Fist. Furthermore, his fist was wreathed in a layer of fire, radiating a terrifying aura.

The flames that had been rampaging around Tang He seemed to have found their king. One by one, they were drawn toward Yu Changsheng’s fist, adding to its power.

In just a moment, the power of this punch reached its peak. He threw it, and it was earth-shattering!

At this critical moment, Tang He bit his tongue hard, spraying a mouthful of essence blood. He looked up abruptly at the descending fist, his eyes blood-red.

"Swordsmanship, Sacrifice!"

The long sword shot from Tang He’s hand. There was no time to perform any technique; in the next breath, a terrifying aura began to build. The long sword, Tang He’s Lifebound Magical Treasure, flashed with a brilliant white light.

"BOOM!!"

"Die!"

Tang He roared, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his aura weakening. His Lifebound Magical Treasure had completely self-destructed. The violent explosion even caught him in its wake, worsening his injuries. His cultivation also suffered a backlash from the self-destruction, causing his realm to drop.

To be forced to this point showed that Tang He was truly afraid of Yu Changsheng; he wanted to end it all with one final blow.

Unfortunately for him, just as Tang He was about to break into a cruel smile, he saw that Yu Changsheng, who was about to be engulfed by the explosion, was actually... smiling?

"Huh?!!"

Tang He’s expression froze. He sensed something was wrong. In the next second, he indeed saw the aftershock of the magical treasure’s self-destruction sweep through Yu Changsheng’s figure without any hindrance, but...

The bloody mess he had imagined did not appear. Upon contact, the figure dissipated into an afterimage, and the seemingly powerful punch vanished like a popped bubble.

Clearly, this Yu Changsheng was just a projection, a mere bluff!

"Not good!! You brat, you tricked me!"

Tang He spun around abruptly. Blood spilled from his lips as his chest heaved violently. He barely managed to raise his arms to block.

"Heh heh, too late!"

In the next second, Yu Changsheng’s figure appeared behind Tang He. His voice held a trace of contempt as he threw a punch!

"This punch is the real one!"

A dense, earthen light flashed, covering Yu Changsheng’s palm. At the same time, Void Fire also coated it, condensing into a fireball. Backed by the Thousand Mountains Fist, it smashed viciously into Tang He’s chest before he could react.

As the punch landed, Tang He’s blocking arms were instantly pulverized. The immense force bent his body into the shape of a shrimp as he was sent flying backward. Countless bones in his body shattered, blood splattered everywhere, and his condition couldn’t have been more miserable.

With that one punch, he was already on his last breath.

But it was in Yu Changsheng’s nature to never leave an enemy a path to survival once he struck. As his first punch landed, he used several consecutive Shadow Flashes. While Tang He’s body was still airborne, he appeared above his abdomen. Without a hint of mercy, he threw another punch, blasting it into his gut!

"BAM!!"

This punch was just as powerful. The sound of a sonic boom echoed through the sky. The Void Fire on his fist flowed along his arm and into Tang He’s entire body, incinerating everything.

"TSSSSSS!"

Under the immense force of the blow, Tang He’s body instantly turned into a fiery meteor, plummeting toward the crater on the ground below.

"BOOM!"

As Tang He’s body plummeted, the Red Refining Snake roared and shot forward. Its tail instantly transformed into a pitch-black, poisonous hook. It positioned itself directly below, unflinchingly meeting Tang He’s falling body.

"PFFTCH...!!"

In an instant, the hook pierced flesh, running through Tang He’s body in a flash, from his back to his chest—a chilling impalement. Blood splattered. A ray of light from the sky shone on his pale, incredulous face. His eyes, aside from terror, were filled with utter disbelief.