Chapter 423: Chapter 421: Zhou Qing Refuses to Believe Lu Ye Can Surpass All Mortal Realm Grandmasters, Invincible Below Earth Realm!

However, judging from the state of that Thunder Tiger, Zhou Qing estimated that Lu Ye’s strength must be considerable.

Perhaps he has already reached the Mortal Realm Grandmaster Seventh Layer, or even higher.

Only slightly weaker than that Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger.

Combined with the presence of the three Grandmasters, it caused the Thunder Tiger to be wary of them, not daring to approach.

With a slight frown, Lu Ye gathered the remaining unburnt firewood into his Storage Ring, stood up, and said, "I’ll leave this place to you, we’re leaving."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Qingyin and Wu Jing immediately followed behind Lu Ye, intending to leave.

Watching this, Zhou Qing frowned slightly but didn’t dare speak harshly in front of Lu Ye.

After all, the disparity in strength was too great, especially now when he was injured, he probably wouldn’t last more than a few moves against them.

And just as Lu Ye turned to leave, the eyes of the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger suddenly lit up.

Suddenly, the Thunder Tiger roared, preparing to charge over and tear these two Western Territory cultivators apart.

"Fellow Daoist, I yield!"

His face changed drastically, Zhou Qing immediately shouted, "I’m willing to give up two Thunder Profound Fruits!"

Liu Zheng echoed, "Senior... I’m willing to surrender two as well."

At this moment, with the Thunder Tiger’s movement, the fierce beast’s pressure pervaded, causing the clarity in their eyes to return.

Better to hand over two fruits and retain one than to be shredded by the Thunder Tiger...

But the ferocious Tiger showed no interest in listening to them anymore, as its body began to emit an electrifying glow, and a streak of lightning shot directly toward the spot where Zhou Qing stood.

With severe blood loss and physical strength diminished, Zhou Qing’s reflexes had long since dulled compared to his peak.

This beam of lightning struck down; Zhou Qing barely managed to raise a shield, only to see it shattered instantly.

The remnants of the lightning struck Zhou Qing, causing blood to spurt from his entire body, worsening his injuries.

Watching Lu Ye and Wu Jing’s retreating figures, Zhou Qing’s expression darkened.

Realizing he couldn’t protect the Thunder Profound Fruits, Zhou Qing spat out a mouthful of blood, gritted his teeth, and threw three Thunder Profound Fruits toward the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger.

Then, with a burst of speed, he left the scene.

Suddenly, all pressure was on Liu Zheng.

With no other choice, Liu Zheng could only follow suit and throw out all four Thunder Profound Fruits.

Sure enough, seeing seven Thunder Profound Fruits flying toward it, the violent wave in the Tiger’s eyes dissipated considerably.

With its sufficient intelligence, it knew that the items had been returned, and if it continued the pursuit, the two of the Human Race would certainly fight to the death.

If they used the self-destructive method like a bomb, even it would suffer irreversible damage.

And for a fierce beast, injuries are taboo.

At this moment, Lu Ye turned back just in time to see this scene.

Gazing at the seven Spirit Fruits by the paws of the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger, Lu Ye shook his head.

If they had offered sufficient compensation earlier instead of just one fruit to ask for help in driving away the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger, they, like Wu Jing, could have kept a Spirit Fruit and not had to flee injured.

Now, having fled so far, they’ve ended up with nothing, even losing an arm. What could be a greater loss?

After pondering briefly, looking at the seven Spirit Fruits that the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger couldn’t hold with its paws.

Lu Ye finally understood what it meant... Junior, you couldn’t seize this opportunity.

The next second, Lu Ye, with the two others, surprisingly approached the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger.

Feeling the aura of this high Tier Five Late Stage Fierce Beast up close, Xiao Qingyin and Wu Jing hid fearfully behind Lu Ye.

"Little Tiger, this opportunity is beyond you, leave six behind," Lu Ye said with a smile after approaching.

He felt that he was still adhering too much to the ways of the Righteous Cultivators.

If it were a Demon Cultivator, he wouldn’t merely ask for six Thunder Profound Fruits.

He’d take even this Little Tiger’s Beast Core ... everything!

Including those three who sought help earlier, whether saved or not, any Storage Rings on them would be thoroughly looted by the Demon Cultivator.

In front of three West Territory Grandmasters, this Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger was exceedingly fierce, yet upon seeing Lu Ye’s kind smile ...

The Tiger’s body shuddered.

But adhering to its dignity as a high-tier fierce beast and its fondness for Thunder Profound Fruits, the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger gave a low growl toward Lu Ye.

Even if it meant its life ... it wouldn’t hand over the Thunder Profound Fruits!

"Still unwilling?" Seeing this, Lu Ye’s smile grew gentler.

He was about to break through to the Earth Realm, so naturally, the more resources, the better.

Moreover, Lu Ye was somewhat intrigued by the Thunder Tempering Body power contained within the Thunder Profound Fruit.

It was a trait not found in ordinary Tier Five Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Fruits.

Instantly, the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger felt an extremely terrifying pressure descend upon it!

At this moment, the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger felt like it was facing a ... higher-tier top Beast King!

The Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger itself held the power of a Beast King, but now, it seemed as if it was suppressed back to its cub days.

"Roar ... Awwooo ..."

The Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger hurriedly swiped a paw to sweep the Thunder Profound Fruits beside it away, decisively opting for a retreat.

In the Secret Realm, there were plenty of spiritual medicine and Spirit Fruits, and it still had its arch-enemies.

If it got injured, its archenemies would surely not miss this golden hunting opportunity.

Seeing the little Tiger intending to retreat, having left all seven Spirit Fruits behind, Lu Ye, after a moment’s thought, indeed picked up one more and threw it back to the Thunder Tiger.

"Said I’ll give you one, so take it."

Instantly, a feeling arose in the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger’s heart ... this Human Race, how can he be so wicked and yet kind!?

He clearly could’ve taken them all, knowing the Tiger dared not refuse, yet he still left one behind ...

Elsewhere.

Zhou Qing and Liu Zheng fled hundreds of meters away.

The Secret Realm was filled with countless forests; slipping into one, they confirmed the crazy Tiger indeed hadn’t followed.

Exchanging a glance, a hint of gloom appeared in their eyes.

All that effort, and they ended up with nothing.

Gazing at the distant Thunder Tiger, seemingly wary of that young cultivator, Liu Zheng sighed, "Looks like we were wrong. That young man indeed possesses formidable strength; by himself, he can deter that Tiger Race from advancing."

"Had we known this, had you and I not been stingy, offering two Thunder Profound Fruits, we might still be able to keep one, much like Wu Jing."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing said nothing, but his eyes grew frostier.

Now, having gained nothing, nearly losing his life to the Thunder Tiger, immense resentment had already built up in Zhou Qing’s heart.

"Now, even the Thunder Profound Fruits in the Tiger’s possession have been taken by him ... if this news gets out, I believe it will pique interest!" Zhou Qing slowly said.

Hearing Zhou Qing’s words, Liu Zheng’s face changed, "Brother Zhou, are you mad?! Since that person can suppress even the Frenzied Spirit Thunder Tiger ... you and I better not provoke him."

"Those Thunder Profound Fruits, we indeed couldn’t keep them; fortune favors the mighty."

Liu Zheng regretted it the most; from the fact that the man agreed to leave one for Wu Jing and the Thunder Tiger, had they offered willingly, they too could have kept a Thunder Profound Fruit.

Faced with Liu Zheng’s words, Zhou Qing obviously wasn’t listening anymore.

He glared tightly at the distance, then turned to leave.

Even if that individual is indeed a Mortal Realm Grandmaster Ninth Layer, there are other Ninth Layers within the Secret Realm.

Now with the Thunder Profound Fruits, one left for the Mad Tiger, one for Wu Jing, and him holding eight ...

That’s equivalent to potentially undergoing Thunder Tempering Body eight times!

Even with a fifty percent success rate, there are still four chances for tempering.

Which other Mortal Realm Grandmaster of the Ninth Layer wouldn’t be tempted?

Zhou Qing didn’t believe anyone’s strength could dominate the Mortal Realm and remain unmatched below the Earth Realm!

Watching Zhou Qing’s departure, Liu Zheng, having been a close companion for many years, understood Zhou Qing hadn’t let it go.

Shaking his head, Liu Zheng reluctantly followed.

Elsewhere.

Wu Jing, watching the Thunder Tiger take a Thunder Profound Fruit with a hint of human-like gratitude and run away, then glanced at the terrifying God of Slaughter nearby ...

"Once again, thank you, Senior, for saving my life. About the previous matter of peeping ... it was really by chance, I didn’t do it on purpose."