Chapter 360: Chapter 344: Renowned in Phoenix Creek, Virtue and Talent Combined (Two in One)_2

And the Bee Beast Worms that Hong Yuan cultivated were aberrations of mixed breeds, another kind of "Tao Soldier." The more ferocious and hideous, the better!

At this moment, Hong Yuan was surrounded by more than 100,000 Bee Beast Worms, creating an immensely terrifying presence that made it impossible for anyone to even think of resisting.

They blanketed the sky above, resembling a colorful "heaven."

"WHIMPER, WHIMPER, WHIMPER..."

This True Disciple from the Scripture Pavilion wept with tears welling up, frantically hiding to one side. Crying and vomiting, she was the very picture of piteous beauty, evoking compassion.

Hong Yuan glanced at her, his heart undisturbed. He paid her no further mind and continued on his way.

The myriad Worms kept fluttering, displaying their formidable power.

The third peak, the fourth, the fifth...

These Flame Mountain Peak trials, which had given the True Disciples such headaches, were effortlessly passed by Hong Yuan, who remained as tranquil as ever. Behind him, he left a trail of onlookers filled with awe or shock.

"Is this the Bee Taoist—Hong Yuan?"

"No wonder he is considered the most likely to claim the top spot among the nine Phoenix Creek Tutelage positions, a true Heavenly Talent..."

「The sixth Flame Mountain Peak.」

Flames soared to the sky, and the earth disintegrated, with the Formation activated to its utmost.

The Cold Flame Crocodile, originally a force to reckon with on its own territory, just barely held its own against Lin Bu Jing. And Lin Bu Jing, intent on taming the Cold Flame Crocodile, refrained from using his trump card, instead patiently capturing it.

Strange Fires and pills were continuously used by Lin Bu Jing as he constantly built his advantage, wearing down the Cold Flame Crocodile’s hostility.

As expected of a Ferocious Beast with a Nine-tailed Crocodile Dragon Bloodline, it truly is extraordinary...

The more Lin Bu Jing battled the Cold Flame Crocodile, the more evident the excitement and joy on his face became. This Cold Flame Crocodile definitely has the potential to become a Desolate Beast, or even an Ancient Desolate Beast! That is to say, even if it entered combat at the Saint Level, it could still be of help. How could I not be pleased?

"Wait. Bu Jing, there’s a disturbance from behind!" Elder Dan spoke solemnly in his mind.

Upon hearing this, Lin Bu Jing’s exertion of Power Tao lessened by a third.

But the energies of his heart, lungs, spleen, liver, and kidneys were all simultaneously stimulated, merging into his blood and qi, ready to deliver a heaven-shaking strike at any moment.

"BUZZ, BUZZ."

"BUZZ, BUZZ, BUZZ."

A vast sound of wing flapping entered the scene.

Hearing this peculiar yet not irritating sound wave and seeing the newcomer, Lin Bu Jing’s pupils suddenly dilated, and his hand gripping the Mysterious Water Heavy Ruler tightened subconsciously.

"Hong Yuan?!"

"Stay calm. As a Martial Artist, the most important thing is to keep a clear mind," Elder Dan noted Lin Bu Jing’s loss of composure.

He immediately admonished, "Even if Hong Yuan is a Supreme Talent, he still needs guidance from a master. You have my teachings; surpassing him is just a matter of time. Stay calm!"

Lin Bu Jing nodded, but his peripheral vision remained on Hong Yuan.

He saw Hong Yuan facing these intricate Formations and many Ferocious Beasts, still flying as if strolling leisurely in a courtyard.

Hong Yuan’s expression was indifferent, like a celestial king of the Ninth Heaven, far removed from the mundane world.

This detached demeanor made Lin Bu Jing unable to resist admiring, "Truly worthy of being the Martial Arts role model I’ve been chasing. Hong Yuan is indeed like a banished immortal."

"His aptitude is indeed extraordinary, but unfortunately, he has taken the wrong path. Advancement in Slave Tao involves the extremely mysterious Soul Tao!" Elder Dan said regretfully, barely acknowledging Hong Yuan’s capability.

Soon, Hong Yuan reached the rock where Lin Bu Jing was located.

While Lin Bu Jing continued to suppress the Cold Flame Crocodile, he divided his attention, guarding against a sneak attack from Hong Yuan.

In mid-air, Hong Yuan narrowed his eyes, observing Lin Bu Jing. Oh, a Remnant Soul of a Fire Tao Saint?

The myriad Bee Beast Worms around him also turned their gaze, staring intently at Lin Bu Jing, their countless small, bean-like eyes blazing green.

At that moment, Lin Bu Jing suddenly felt a chill rise from his heart, enveloping his entire body, making him shiver uncontrollably and sense the presence of death.

"GULP." Elder Dan swallowed silently. "Bu Jing, it seems this Bee Taoist is also someone with profound fortune."

"Hmm..." Lin Bu Jing nodded silently.

He naturally understood that Hong Yuan was a Supreme Talent.

But I hadn’t expected that after slowly emerging from that small corner of Maple Leaf City onto the grand stage, achieving remarkable feats, I would finally face Hong Yuan. And I’m still just like before: in front of Hong Yuan, I’m like a nobody!

"ROAR—"

The Cold Flame Crocodile seized the moment Lin Bu Jing was distracted to swiftly break free from his suppression.

It threw itself in front of Hong Yuan, bowing its head, willingly exposing its neck—its weak point—to him.

"You wish to follow me?"

Hong Yuan’s eyes gleamed serenely, his expression indifferent.

He spoke softly, but his words caused ripples across the sixth mountain peak.

"WHIMPER..." The Cold Flame Crocodile showed a human-like, fawning look in its eyes.

This scene left Lin Bu Jing utterly astonished.

However, overwhelmed by Hong Yuan’s intimidation, he dared not make any rash moves, his emotions mixed as he watched Hong Yuan and the Cold Flame Crocodile.

"TSK..."

Hong Yuan’s mouth curved upwards in a subtle smile, and he suddenly began to laugh softly.

The myriad Bee Beast Worms burst into action, morphing into a dark swarm, and in an instant, they pierced through the sixth Flame Mountain Peak, heading straight for the seventh.

Only his echo was left behind: "You’re too weak. I don’t collect useless things!"

CRACK—

On the sixth mountain peak, the sound of several hearts breaking suddenly arose—those of the Cold Flame Crocodile and Lin Bu Jing.

Lin Bu Jing stood frozen in place, his gaze distant.

What I treasured as a jewel, he discarded like a worn-out shoe.