The King of Urban Mercenaries

The golden crystal tiger’s golden-like eyes glanced around, discovering no one, then closed them again, resting quietly.

Lin Fei’s heart was pounding as he plastered himself against the steep cliff beside where the golden crystal tiger lay, perfectly avoiding its gaze. At this moment, with the tiger scanning its front and sides, it would never think that Lin Fei was below and thus paid no attention.

As for Lin Fei, he cautiously departed from the cliffside, heading towards the distance. However, just then, Lin Fei noticed a small demon beast looking at him ahead.

Is it a little monkey?

The little monkey curiously looked at Lin Fei. Lin Fei felt this small monkey was probably at the Golden Core Stage, small in size, not much different from regular monkeys, tilting its head while watching him.

Lin Fei waved at the little monkey. The little monkey looked at him more puzzled, not understanding Lin Fei’s meaning. Lin Fei’s intention was simple, to let the monkey leave - just move aside.

Since Lin Fei couldn’t use True Qi now, or he would surely awaken the huge beast behind, it’s better to solve things with words.

However, the little monkey seemed not to understand Lin Fei’s meaning, scratching its head in confusion, leaving Lin Fei speechless.

"Move aside..." Lin Fei murmured softly, his voice too quiet to be heard from behind.

Yet, seeing Lin Fei’s gesture, the little monkey got startled, immediately stepping back as if in fear.

Lin Fei saw the monkey move aside, allowing him to proceed cautiously. Just as he was passing by the monkey, it suddenly let out a shrill cry!

Ji!!

A sharp sound erupted, echoing continuously in the valley. After the cry, the monkey ran off, clearly intentional. Lin Fei, with his foot lifted, hadn’t brought it down yet when he felt a powerful surge of demon energy behind him. The beast was an advanced stage True Body Realm demon beast; if Lin Fei was a bit slower, he’d be bitten to pieces!

Thus, Lin Fei immediately used a Godspeed Talisman, transforming into a streak of flowing light and disappearing from the spot.

The golden crystal tiger, seeing Lin Fei flee, rushed out of the cave, pursuing Lin Fei. Taking a large stride equivalent to a hundred steps of others, it promptly vanished from sight.

Feeling the threat behind, Lin Fei wasn’t afraid since he realized he was already deep in the entire Wan Shan Highland, sensing the formidable and vast demon energy permeating this central area.

Rushing forward continuously, the golden crystal tiger was strong and about to catch up with Lin Fei. Lin Fei maneuvered left and right, while the massive size of the tiger hindered its agility compared to Lin Fei, though it advanced quickly, crashing down trees along the way, nearing Lin Fei. Suddenly, Lin Fei leaped towards the sky, landing on treetops.

The tiger didn’t expect Lin Fei to be so clever. But being a demon beast, even though it hadn’t transformed, it feared nothing, capable of flying, launching upwards and attacking Wang Qiang atop the old tree.

Lin Fei didn’t anticipate the golden crystal tiger to be so persistent, but he believed it would stop at some point.

Indeed, as Lin Fei progressed, the tiger suffered from the oppressive force and finally dared not advance further.

The area ahead belonged to the giant ape; it dared not proceed, eventually stopping and retreating, enabling Lin Fei to escape. Watching Lin Fei’s retreating path, the tiger turned helplessly and left, not daring to linger in its domain, fearing it might provoke anger, risking an unknown death.

To the tiger’s eyes, Lin Fei was merely an insignificant human ant incapable of causing any trouble, dismissing any concern.

Lin Fei realized the golden crystal tiger had given up, cautiously heading deeper into the forest. The dense forest suffused with thick demon energy, forming a faint white mist, requiring Lin Fei to step carefully.

Here, Lin Fei couldn’t spot any demon beasts, showcasing the King of Beasts’ deterrence. Within its unique domain in Wan Shan Highland, only it existed; outsiders dare not enter freely.

Proceeding cautiously, Lin Fei sensed the power growing stronger. Enveloped in a hazy atmosphere, reaching a mountain edge, a shocking scene unfolded before him.

Lin Fei finally saw the demon beast, witnessing the King of Beasts in Wan Shan Highland, showcasing a mountainous creature lying on a flat terrain, amidst which was a vast pond.

The pond spanned the size of two football fields; its water was crystal clear, yet its deep cavern emanated a gloomy aura, capable of consuming one’s life and soul at any moment.

Lin Fei was surprised to find the King of Beasts lying at the abyss’s center, seemingly guarding it.

Still, Lin Fei understood it wasn’t a matter of guarding. Promptly asking Little Black if it could sense the Dragon Ball’s presence.

Through Lin Fei’s eyes, Little Black could observe the outside world, their identities bound by a Life and Death Contract, enabling vision sharing.

As Lin Fei saw the cave entrance, Little Black spoke up: "I can feel that deep within the cavern, there must be something belonging to our Dragon Clan because the aura there is most intense."

"Looks like we have to go down and check," Lin Fei remarked.

Standing on the spot like a giant impact crater, Lin Fei hid amid shrubs or forestry, cautiously advancing, akin to an unnoticed human ant. The humans resembled the gigantic ape, while Lin Fei paralleled ants in insignificance.

Approaching closer, Lin Fei finally discerned the colossal size of the huge ape, an indescribable presence overwhelming him with astonishment beyond measure.

"This creature could probably smash me into mince with one slap," Lin Fei commented.

"Mince? You’re underestimating yourself. Your body isn’t that weak, but your divine soul is fragile. If hit, your cultivation could be damaged," Little Black replied.