The Martial Saint Started from Scavenging

On the platform, two peak third-tier spirit beasts were locked in fierce combat.

The black-armored earth dragon had thick hides and immense strength. Each of its charges carried tremendous force, making the white jade platform resound with loud bangs.

The Azure Phoenix Firebird is agile, and the azure flames it spews are incredibly powerful; a mere touch can melt even black iron.

In an instant, the roars of dragons and the cries of phoenixes echoed through the heavens. Flames and earth and stones flew together, spiritual energy surged, and the scene was magnificent.

The disciples watching from the sidelines were completely captivated, exclaiming in amazement.

However, Ye Sheng's brows furrowed even more deeply.

Because he realized that something was amiss in this seemingly intense battle.

Although the black-armored earth dragon attacked fiercely, each attack seemed to deliberately avoid the vital points of the Azure Phoenix Firebird.

The flames spewed by the Azure Phoenix Firebird, though seemingly fierce, always just barely grazed the Black Armored Earth Dragon's body, without causing any real damage.

These two spirit beasts didn't seem to be fighting to the death; rather, they seemed to be putting on a show.

Ye Sheng's heart stirred, and he turned his gaze to the two beast tamers.

Shi Meng remained as honest and simple as ever, muttering incantations and forming hand seals as he commanded the black-armored earth dragon.

Kong Xuan, on the other hand, looked relaxed, with a playful smile on his lips, as if everything was under his control.

"There's a problem," Ye Sheng thought to himself.

He pushed his senses to the limit once again. This time, he no longer paid attention to the two spirit beasts, but focused all his attention on Shi Meng.

Suddenly, his eyes narrowed.

He noticed that beneath Shi Meng's large animal-skin vest, there seemed to be an inconspicuous small cloth bag hanging at his waist.

The bag was dark red, with a strange symbol embroidered on it in black thread.

Ye Sheng had seen that symbol before.

Back when Yun Zhonghe was controlling those water ghosts at the Bewitching Ferry, the same symbol had appeared on his fingertips!

"Something's definitely fishy!"

Ye Sheng was instantly filled with shock and uncertainty. "Is this Shi Meng in cahoots with Yun Zhonghe? What exactly are they planning to do?"

Just as Ye Sheng's thoughts were racing, the battle on the platform suddenly took an unexpected turn.

The black-armored earth dragon, which had always appeared fearless, suddenly let out a painful roar without warning after its charge was dodged by the Azure Phoenix Firebird.

Immediately afterwards, its massive body began to tremble violently, and its once clear eyes instantly turned crimson, filled with madness and violence.

"roar--!"

The black-armored earth dragon roared to the sky, and a demonic aura several times more violent than before erupted from its body!

Its body also began to expand and mutate at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Beneath its jet-black scales, fleshy growths of varying sizes protruded. Rows of sharp, knife-like bone spurs also grew along its back.

In just a few breaths, the majestic black-armored earth dragon transformed into a ferocious and terrifying monster!

"What... what's going on?"

"Why did the Black Armored Earth Dragon suddenly go out of control?"

The disciples below were stunned, and even the elders on the high platform stood up, their faces filled with solemnity.

"Oh no! It's a backlash from demonic energy! This black-armored earth dragon is about to turn into a demon!" an elder who had extensive knowledge of spirit beasts exclaimed in alarm.

Demonic transformation in demonic beasts is an extremely rare and dangerous phenomenon. It usually only occurs in demonic beasts with impure bloodlines or those that have suffered severe injuries. Once demonized, a demonic beast's strength will surge in a short period of time, but it will also completely lose its mind, becoming a monster that only knows how to kill and destroy.

"Shi Meng! Quick! Quickly recall your spirit beast!"

Zhou Tong, the peak master of Beast Taming Peak, changed his expression drastically and shouted at Shi Meng on the platform.

However, Shi Meng seemed to be stunned, standing there motionless, his face full of fear and helplessness.

"roar!"

The demonized Black Armored Earth Dragon has completely lost its mind.

Its crimson eyes swept across the surroundings, finally settling on the nearest blue phoenix firebird.

It roared, and its massive body transformed into a bolt of black lightning, swooping down towards the Azure Phoenix Firebird.

This time, it's not acting anymore; it's a real fight to the death!

The blue phoenix firebird let out a terrified cry, flapped its wings, and tried to dodge.

But it was too late.

The demonized Black Armored Earth Dragon is several times stronger than before, both in terms of speed and power.

"Pfft!"

The black-armored earth dragon's sharp, knife-like bone spikes pierced directly through the body of the Azure Phoenix Firebird.

Blood rained down from the sky.

The Azure Phoenix Firebird let out a mournful cry, its flames went out, and its massive body plummeted from the sky, crashing heavily onto the platform, where it fell silent.

With a single strike, he instantly killed a spirit beast of the same level!

Everyone was speechless, stunned by the bloody and shocking scene before them.

"My little fire!"

On the other side of Wanling Pavilion, after a brief moment of shock, Kong Xuan let out a heart-wrenching roar.

He and the blue phoenix and firebird had long been of one mind, and now that he was watching his companion die tragically, how could he not be heartbroken?

"Shi Meng! I'm going to kill you!"

Kong Xuan's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked like a madman. He summoned a feather fan magic weapon and was about to rush up and fight Shi Meng to the death.

But it was too late.

The demonized black-armored earth dragon did not stop after killing the Azure Phoenix Firebird.

Its crimson beastly eyes slowly rotated, finally landing on the densely packed disciples watching the battle below the platform.

"roar!"

It roared again, then leaped up, its massive body crashing down from the high platform like a meteorite into the densest part of the crowd!

"Oh no! Scatter!"

"Help!"

The disciples in the audience instantly erupted in chaos.

They cried and screamed as they scattered and fled, plunging the entire square into chaos in an instant.

"You beast! How dare you be so insolent!"

At this critical moment, on the high platform, Master Xuan Yang finally made his move.

He snorted coldly and flicked his finger.

A seemingly insignificant golden sword aura flew from his fingertips, arriving faster than the previous strike, instantly catching up with the black-armored earth dragon that had descended from the sky.

The next second, the terrifying and ferocious demonic earth dragon, upon contact with the golden sword energy, slowly began to dissolve, eventually turning into a handful of ashes and dissipating into the air.

The strength of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator is terrifying!

A crisis that could have caused significant casualties was thus resolved with ease by Master Xuanyang.

But the square was still a mess, and everyone's face still showed signs of shock and fear.

Ye Sheng neither looked at the disciples who were scattering and fleeing, nor did he marvel at Xuan Yang Zhenren's strength.

His gaze remained fixed on one person from beginning to end.

Just moments before the square descended into chaos, he saw a figure appear behind Yang Zhao—it was Yun Zhonghe.

But now, Yun Zhonghe's whereabouts have vanished without a trace.

Where did he go?

A bad feeling flashed through Ye Sheng's mind.

Almost instantly, he thought of a place.

Beast Taming Peak!

This so-called transformation of the spirit beast into a demon was, from beginning to end, a meticulously planned conspiracy!

Their goal is to create chaos and lure the enemy away from their stronghold!

Their real target is Ye Kai, who is hidden on Beast Taming Peak!

"not good!"

Ye Sheng was extremely anxious and could no longer care about anything else. He turned around and was about to rush towards the direction of Beast Taming Peak.

However, as soon as he moved, a figure blocked his way.

It is Yang Zhao.

He still had that gentle and refined appearance, with a warm smile on his face.

"Elder Ye, where are you going?"