Chapter 65: Plans Can't Keep Up with Change The Chase in the Magic Beast Mountain Range
"I understand! I won't mention this to anyone. What do you need me to do tomorrow?" Yun Yun nodded. She was smart enough not to press the issue further and instead changed the subject.
Wu Tian smiled. "Once you regain your strength tomorrow, I need you to lure the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King over here. Then, I'll take it by surprise."
"Alright, no problem!"
Yun Yun agreed without hesitation. At this point, she had complete trust in Wu Tian.
After finishing their meal, the two of them returned to their respective spots. Tonight, neither of them cultivated. Instead, they lay down and closed their eyes in silence.
However, with just the two of them alone in this cave, neither of them truly slept…
In the stillness of the night, Wu Tian slowly opened his eyes. He glanced toward Yun Yun, who was sleeping peacefully like a fairy tale princess. His gaze trailed along her elegant, mesmerizing curves before finally resting on her beautiful face.
She looked even more enchanting in her slumber.
Without thinking, he got up and gently covered her with the blanket she had placed aside. Then, without another word, he turned back to his lotus platform and closed his eyes again.
Just as his eyes shut, Yun Yun's fluttered open.
She gazed at Wu Tian, warmth filling her heart.
Gently stroking the blanket he had just placed over her, ripples spread through her once calm mind. If she had tried to cultivate at this moment, she would have instantly lost focus.
"Awooo~"
"ROAR~"
Suddenly, a chorus of beastly roars shattered the quiet night.
This time, it wasn't just one or two magical beasts. There were at least a dozen, their thunderous cries growing louder as they approached the cave.
The deafening noise jolted Wu Tian and Yun Yun upright. Their eyes met, both filled with concern.
"Damn… Did we get discovered?" Wu Tian frowned.
Yun Yun was equally puzzled.
Ever since they entered the cave, she hadn't left once. Even when she had to, well… freshen up, she had done so inside the cave. There was no reason their presence should have been exposed.
Fortunately, Wu Tian didn't sense the aura of the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.
However, regardless of that, their carefully planned strategy was now in ruins. Yun Yun had yet to break the seal on her power, and with so many magical beasts outside, they had no choice but to flee.
Wu Tian quickly moved beside Yun Yun, his expression serious.
"Hold on tight. I'm taking us out of here."
Yun Yun's face flushed, but she didn't hesitate. Now was not the time for shyness. She wrapped her arms around Wu Tian's body, and a profound sense of security filled her heart.
Wu Tian's wings burst from his back, his entire body igniting with a layer of azure flame that instantly dyed the cave in its glow.
"BOOM!"
With an explosive blast, the narrow cave entrance was blown wide open, now matching the size of the cavern itself.
Wu Tian spread his wings and shot into the sky.
The moment they ascended, their vision widened.
After days in the dark cave, Yun Yun could finally see the world outside. The moonlight illuminated the landscape below.
Around the lake, over ten magical beasts had gathered.
The weakest among them were Rank Three beasts, while several were Rank Four.
This lineup would be a nightmare for any mercenary team if a group encountered them, annihilation would be inevitable.
However, in Wu Tian's eyes, every beast except the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King was an ant.
He had no interest in wasting time on them. Right now, the priority was escaping.
As they ascended, Wu Tian noticed one particular beast in the crowd the same one that had previously investigated the cave.
So that's what happened…
That beast must have realized it had overlooked the waterfall and decided to return with reinforcements.
Wu Tian flapped his wings again, and in an instant, he and Yun Yun vanished from sight.
However, the commotion they caused was too great loud enough to reach the ears of the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, who had been searching for its son.
The enormous beast was now charging toward them at full speed.
Wu Tian sensed its powerful aura approaching rapidly.
Damn… Why is it so close?!
Fighting the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King while carrying Yun Yun was far from ideal.
While the beast was roughly at the level of a Three Star Dou Huang, Wu Tian had no soul techniques to counter it.
Meanwhile, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King possessed a terrifying ability Sealing Dou Techniques.
If he got hit by that, it would be game over.
He wasn't about to end up like Hai Bodong, whose powers were sealed for decades.
So, the only choice was to run.
And thus began a high speed chase through the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
From time to time, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King unleashed scorching energy beams from its mouth, but Wu Tian dodged effortlessly.
Meanwhile, Yun Yun, her face pressed against Wu Tian's chest, was secretly enjoying the moment.
Being protected by the man she cared about what could be more romantic than this?
From the distance, an enraged roar echoed through the night.
"Cunning human! So, you two were working together! Hand over my son and the Purple Crystal Source, or I will hunt you to the ends of the earth!"
Yun Yun blinked in surprise.
"…Son? Wu Tian, did you steal its son too?"
"Mm~ I figured that if I couldn't tame the father, I'd settle for the kid. I don't necessarily need its power I just need a flying mount," Wu Tian replied casually.
Yun Yun's mouth twitched.
So he even had a backup plan?!
But then she thought of something.
"Then why don't you just use its son as leverage to make it obey you? Why are we running?"
Wu Tian had, of course, considered this.
His original plan was to feed some of the Purple Crystal Source to Medusa first.
But… then he met Yun Yun.
And plans couldn't keep up with reality.
His gaze remained fixed ahead as he answered coolly, "Your power hasn't returned yet. I won't let you risk your life for my plans."
"Mm~ Mm~"
Yun Yun melted at those words.
Her body, which had regained some strength, suddenly went weak again.
She pressed herself even closer against Wu Tian, as if telling him, No matter what you do to me, I won't resist.
But now wasn't the time for that.
Later.
They could discuss that later.
(End of Chapter)
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