After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

The man was wearing a tiger-skin cloak, and was tall and strong, with bulging muscles all over his body, exuding explosive power.

He had a square face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a beard that stood up like steel needles. He looked rugged and imposing, exuding authority without being angry.

But what is most eye-catching is the pure white tiger beside him.

The white tiger was enormous, over ten feet long, with snow-white fur that was completely free of any other color.

It has a pair of huge wings on its back, which can be more than two zhang (about 6.6 meters) long when spread out. The feathers are as white as snow and shimmer faintly in the sunlight.

Its four claws were as sharp as knives, and its pair of tiger eyes emitted a cold blue light as it hissed lowly downwards, revealing its gleaming white fangs.

Lin Fengmian's pupils contracted slightly after just one glance.

True Man Xuanhu!

An elder of the Beast Taming Sect!

When the secret realm opened, it was this person who led the team and made the bet with True Person Yunhe and True Person Xuanming!

What is he doing here?

Lin Fengmian was puzzled, but he didn't say anything. He simply remained hidden in the shadows, observing coldly.

At this moment, True Man Xuanhu stood in the void, looking down at a valley below. His voice was rough and bold, tinged with impatience:

"Purple Jade Lion King, if you hand over the purple jade crystal to me today, I will leave!"

"otherwise--"

He paused, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes:

"Don't blame me for being impolite!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a deafening roar suddenly came from the valley below!

"roar--!"

The roar was like a thunderclap, carrying a terrifying pressure that made Lin Fengmian's eardrums ache!

Immediately afterwards, a purple figure shot into the sky from the valley!

It was a huge male lion, its body a deep purple-gold color, its fur as smooth as silk, shimmering with a dreamlike luster in the sunlight.

Its body is two zhang long, its limbs are as thick as pillars, and every muscle contains terrifying power.

Most strikingly, in the center of the tuft of purple mane on its head, there was a purple crystal the size of a fist.

The crystal was hexagonal, crystal clear, with a faint purple light flowing inside, radiating a heart-palpitating spiritual energy fluctuation.

Purple Jade Lion King!

A peak-level Tier 3 monster!

He's just one step away from becoming the legendary fourth-tier beast king!

Lin Fengmian felt a chill run down his spine and quickly lowered his breathing even further.

A third-tier peak demonic beast is equivalent to a human at the peak of Core Formation!

If a monster of this level were placed in the Zhao Kingdom, it would be enough to sweep away most sects!

How dare Master Xuanhu come to cause trouble for it all by himself?

Lin Fengmian clicked his tongue inwardly, but dared not make the slightest move, and simply continued to observe from the shadows.

The Purple Jade Lion King stood in the void, its pair of purple beastly eyes coldly staring at True Man Xuanhu, its gaze filled with anger and disdain:

"You wretched human! Get out of my way!"

"You've disturbed my peace and quiet time and time again. Do you really think I have a good temper?"

Its sound was like muffled thunder, echoing through the valley, carrying an undeniable majesty.

Master Xuanhu, however, showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he chuckled and reached out to pat the head of the white tiger beside him.

"Purple Jade Lion King, I don't want to waste my breath on you!"

"I'm determined to get that purple jade crystal!"

"You have to give it to me, whether you like it or not—"

A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes:

"I'll just rob it!"

Upon hearing this, the Purple Jade Lion King's anger intensified, and the purple crystal above its head suddenly lit up!

"court death!"

It roared, and a purple beam of light shot out from the crystal, blasting fiercely towards Xuanhu Zhenren!

The beam of light was incredibly fast; wherever it passed, the air was scorched and distorted!

Master Xuanhu remained expressionless and leaped onto the white tiger beside him.

With a flap of its wings, the white tiger moved like lightning and vanished from its spot in an instant!

"boom--!"

The purple beam of light missed its target and slammed into the mountainside below, blasting a huge crater several meters deep, sending debris flying and dust billowing everywhere!

Having missed its target, the Purple Jade Lion King did not linger in the fight. Its massive body suddenly rose into the air, standing in confrontation with the Xuanhu True Man.

"Aren't you annoying?!"

It opened its gaping maw, revealing its gleaming white fangs, and roared angrily:

"You've bothered me time and time again. Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

Xuanhu Zhenren, riding on the back of the white tiger, crossed his arms and chuckled.

"Just hand over the crystal to me, and I promise I won't bother you again!"

"Trading a single crystal for hundreds of years of peace and quiet—you're guaranteed to make a profit!"

"fart!"

The Jade Lion King was enraged, and the crystal on its head flashed once more:

"That crystal has been nurtured by me for hundreds of years, requiring countless efforts."

"You think you can just take it because you said so casually?"

"dream!"

It paused, a sly glint in its eyes:

"You can have it if you want!"

"Give me the inner core of that beast beside you, and I might consider it!"

"otherwise--"

It snorted coldly:

"roll!"

Upon hearing this, Master Xuanhu's face immediately darkened.

He glanced down at the pure white tiger beneath him, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

This white tiger, named "Xiao Bai," is a spirit beast he raised from a cub. It has been with him for hundreds of years and is like family to him.

Do you want his inner core?

This is undoubtedly going to kill him!

"You beast, you're completely impervious to reason!"

Master Xuanhu cursed, his eyes growing even colder:

"Fine, if you won't give it to me, I'll just take it myself!"

"noob!"

He roared angrily, and the white tiger beneath him suddenly raised its head and howled to the sky!

"Awooo—!"

The tiger's roar shook the heavens, causing the air to tremble!

Immediately afterwards, the white tiger flapped its wings, its body transforming into a streak of white light as it pounced towards the Purple Jade Lion King!

"Spirit Mastery: A Hundred Transformations!"

Master Xuanhu shouted loudly, his hands forming a hand seal, and mysterious runes flew out from his body, enveloping him and the white tiger beneath him!

The light shone brightly!

A man and a tiger transformed into a dazzling ball of light in mid-air!

The ball of light spun a few times before suddenly exploding!

As the light faded, a brand new figure appeared in mid-air.

It was a figure that was half human and half tiger.

His body had grown to more than twice its previous height, his muscles were bulging, and his skin was covered with a layer of white tiger-striped fur.

His hands transformed into tiger claws, sharp as knives.

It has a pair of huge white wings on its back, which are three zhang long when spread out!

His head, however, still retained the outline of a human, except for a few tiger stripes, and his eyes emitted a cold, blue light.

The wings, claws, and power of the white tiger—all merged with the Xuanhu Zhenren!

A terrifying aura emanated from that figure!

Lin Fengmian, hiding in the shadows, watched in stunned silence.

And this kind of operation? !

When a human and a spirit beast merge, their strength increases dramatically!

The methods of the Beast Taming Sect are truly not to be underestimated!

Xuanhu Zhenren felt the surging power within his body, and a smug smile appeared on his lips.