Chapter 267: Hunting the Golden-Winged Roc!
“You brat!”
Zhou Tong’s expression changed slightly, also being notably frightened by Zhong Ningxue.
“Are you an idiot? Can’t you see that staying in the Great Formation makes it easier to survive?”
“I know, but I have a feeling that following you is the best choice!”
Zhong Ningxue stated succinctly, her face showing no trace of remorse.
“Feeling?”
Zhou Tong couldn’t help but want to laugh; what use is that kind of ethereal thing?
“Don’t underestimate my feelings; I’ve never been wrong before!”
Zhong Ningxue said somewhat proudly.
“Hehe… So has your feeling told you what I’m going to do to you next?”
Upon hearing this, Zhong Ningxue’s face suddenly changed, and she felt something ominous from the depths of her heart.
Every time Zhou Tong revealed that expression, it meant that trouble was coming her way.
“Wait a minute!”
“What are you waiting for? The tiny spatial cracks can temper your body. Although it will make you feel the pain of being sliced by a thousand blades, that’s nothing!”
Hearing this, Zhong Ningxue’s eyes nearly bulged out.
“Don’t… don’t…”
“Look at you, all stuttery from excitement. You meant to say don’t stop, right? Don’t worry; my Master has a heart of stone and will definitely not delay your training!”
As the words fell, Zhou Tong threw her into the storm.
“Ahhhh…”
Accompanied by Zhong Ningxue’s screams, the tiny spatial cracks instantly engulfed her body!
“Don’t be afraid, I’m here. I won’t let anything happen to you… probably!”
While saying this, Zhou Tong released the Union Lock, wrapping around the maiden’s waist and pulling her through the storm like a kite.
Just as he had guessed, the spatial storm automatically locked onto powerful individuals, and no matter how fast one’s speed was, the storm would instantly envelop them.
Three hours later, the storm showed no signs of stopping; instead, it became even more violent.
“What a weird phenomenon. It should have ended long ago. Could there be some secrets hidden within?”
With this thought, he took the initiative to rush toward the center of the storm, making a mutual charge.
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Tong traversed several dozen miles and arrived at an area without wind.
This place was the eye of the storm, filled with a peaceful aura, standing in stark contrast to the surrounding destructive space, like two separate worlds.
“Ahhhh…”
Zhong Ningxue also fell down and was casually caught by Zhou Tong, who held her nonchalantly in his hand.
“Master… I hate you.”
She said, wanting to cry but having no tears.
“Then hate me even more!” Zhou Tong replied with a smile, using his vitality to heal her injuries.
“What’s happening… It feels like my body…”
Zhong Ningxue suddenly stopped her crying, feeling a powerful force flowing through her flesh, nourishing her limbs and bones.
Instead of dazzling divine light or auspicious phenomena, this was a silent breakthrough; she had finally broken through her bottleneck, allowing her body to step into the Semi-Sage realm!
“Thank you, Master…”
Zhong Ningxue said, deeply moved and feeling guilty for having misunderstood Zhou Tong earlier.
“You’re thanking me too early.”
Zhou Tong’s lips curled upward, making her heart quiver.
Suddenly, the space at the storm’s center cracked open, and an astonishing aura surged forth.
“What… what is this?”
Zhong Ningxue found it hard to breathe, feeling an immense oppressive force.
“Do you know, no one has ever reached the center of a spatial storm before us, so the world knows nothing about it.”
Zhou Tong said with a smile, “Until today, I finally understand why there are spatial storms!”
As soon as his words fell, a giant egg rolled out from the crack, engraved with two mysterious runes. Zhou Tong, well-versed in knowledge, immediately recognized the meaning of the runes.
The two runes represented wind and space!
“Master… what on earth is this?”
Zhong Ningxue’s eyes trembled; the giant egg filled her with immense fear, causing her to shiver involuntarily.
“Do you know the Phoenix?”
Zhou Tong asked.
“Of course I do! All living beings are divided into five insects: the fish, the scale, the fur, the feather, and the insect, with the hair insect being the revered Qilin and the feather insect being the revered Phoenix. The Phoenix, in turn, gives birth to the Peacock and the Roc…”
Zhong Ningxue pretended to be knowledgeable and said, “Unfortunately, the Phoenix has long since vanished. Could this egg be related to the Phoenix?”
“You guessed correctly; this is the egg of the Golden-Winged Roc!”
Zhou Tong sneered and said, “So, the so-called spatial storm is actually the nest of the Golden-Winged Roc, and the Roc loves to eat humans, which is why it chases strong warriors, treating them as nutritious prey!”
As soon as the words fell, Zhong Ningxue’s face turned pale.
“You can’t be lying to me, right? A divine beast like the Roc isn’t something one can encounter so easily.”
“That’s why you should thank me for giving you such a valuable experience.”
“I’ll thank your ancestors!”
In an instant, the giant egg emitted a rumbling sound, and a crack appeared, blasting forth an astonishing aura like a mountain collapsing.
“Retreat…”
Zhou Tong pulled Zhong Ningxue away swiftly, and the next moment, the eggshell shattered. The young Golden-Winged Roc revealed its true form, its wings spanning twenty to thirty feet, its eyes like knives fixed on the two.
Then, the two runes representing wind and space fell onto its wings, the left wing for space, the right wing for wind, and with a gentle flap, it stirred up monstrous waves!
“Master… it seems like it wants to eat us.”
Zhong Ningxue tightly clung to Zhou Tong, the aggressive gaze of the Golden-Winged Roc sending chills down her spine.
“You can drop the word ‘seems’.”
Zhou Tong licked his lips, staring directly at the Golden-Winged Roc without flinching.
“Legend has it that this beast’s heart and liver are great tonics. I’ve never had the chance to try; I don’t know if it’s true?”
As soon as he said this, Zhong Ningxue felt like she had been struck by lightning.
Based on what he said, Zhou Tong was actually going to eat the Golden-Winged Roc!
This was simply turning heaven and earth upside down!
“You can’t be joking, right?”
“I’m not joking; if it wants to eat me, then I’ll eat it. Seems fair, right?”
“Squawk!”
The Golden-Winged Roc suddenly let out a thunderous scream, as if it could understand Zhou Tong’s words and was provoked in an instant, charging straight at him!
Its speed was lightning-fast, like a flash of lightning, closing in on Zhou Tong!
“Master, be careful!”
Zhong Ningxue hurriedly shouted, but she was still much slower than the Roc.
Its beak shone with an indestructible luster as it lunged toward Zhou Tong.
“Feathered beast, are you trying to make me lose face?”
Zhou Tong sneered, as multiple Sage powers gathered around him, and he was not weaker than the Roc in the slightest.
Who beneath the same realm could match him? Not even a divine beast!
“Omniverse Illusion Seal, ten seals stacked!”
He didn’t hesitate to strike out with a palm, clashing head-on with the Roc. The terrifying ripples tore through the void, even stirring up a small spatial storm.
“Let me see if I can knock your head crooked!”
Zhou Tong roared, the Void Starry Sky appearing behind him, amplifying his power even further!
