We made you practice martial arts, and you've mastered the Great Golden Body?

"How could a golden-haired lion appear in Lin'an City?!"

Looking at the golden behemoth in the sky, Xiaoqing was both horrified and puzzled. She couldn't understand why such a mythical creature would appear in Lin'an, a little-known mortal city.

It's no wonder Xiaoqing was so afraid; it was all because of the Golden-haired Hou's infamous reputation, which was simply too deafening.

This single piece of evidence is enough to prove the special nature of the Golden-haired Hou. In the legend, the Golden-haired Hou was Jin Guangxian, a subordinate of the Tongtian Sect Master. During the Battle of the Ten Thousand Immortals, Jin Guangxian was subdued by the Antarctic Immortal and returned to his original form, becoming the Golden-haired Hou.

Later, it became one of the mounts of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

It can be said that the scale of the foundation is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Therefore, what puzzled Xiaoqing even more was how Lin'an City, which was almost completely unharmed except for the edge of the city, could be found in the distance.

She could only think of one reasonable explanation for this, which was—

Someone intervened and created a special isolated area, forcibly severing the Golden Retriever's location from the outside world.

Those who can achieve this are extremely rare in this mortal world, and if you add the condition of being able to subdue the Golden-haired Hou, then they are practically nonexistent.

In addition, there have been a lot of strange things happening lately.

"Could it be that my sister and I..." Xiaoqing's eyes flickered violently, and a terrifying thought involuntarily surfaced in her mind:

"Have we been caught up in a calamity?"

The meaning of the phrase "three calamities and nine tribulations" is familiar to any seeker of immortality.

However, the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations are the self-operated purification process of the Heavenly Dao. Therefore, in addition to the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, there are also calamities created by "humans".

Such calamities generally contain the merits of Heaven, or the presence of gods or Buddhas descending to earth to undergo tribulations.

But no matter which one it is, it is the one Xiaoqing least wants to see. For her, the former means sharing the Heavenly Dao merits with all those gods and Buddhas, which is no different from snatching chestnuts from a fire, extremely difficult.

As for the latter, she was unwilling to be replaced by someone else many years later.

In Xiaoqing's view, after this mortal tribulation, she will awaken another consciousness, which may be no different from the original, or it may be completely different.

But regardless of the type, they all contain a sense of possession.

Furthermore, in each calamity, many living beings are reduced to mere supporting characters, facing the constant threat of perish or even being reduced to ashes.

Xiaoqing didn't want to become one of them.

The top of Fengle Tower.

"Fortunately, fortunately I didn't provoke that bald monk before." The nine-tailed fox stood on a high place, her fluffy tail swaying slightly behind her like goose feathers. Her gaze pierced through the thick fog and reached deep inside.

To be honest, she was shocked, and even felt a strong sense of relief.

The Nine-Tailed Fox originally looked down on Fahai, that bald monk, because even with Fahai's strength, he would have a very difficult time facing Bai Suzhen without finding a Buddhist method to counter him.

Moreover, in front of a great demon like her with thousands of years of cultivation?

Even if she only whispers, Fahai will still suffer.

But the moment the golden-haired beast emerged from the purple-gold bowl, the nine-tailed fox understood that the situation had reversed.

Easy to attack and defend.

Although both the Nine-Tailed Fox and the Golden-Haired Hou are mythical creatures in essence, in terms of combat power, the Golden-Haired Hou is more than capable of overwhelmingly defeating the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Moreover, she is currently injured.
Furthermore, the Golden-haired Hou possesses the power to ward off evil and disaster, and has a natural ability to restrain certain demons, making it twice as effective with half the effort.

"Eh~" The nine-tailed fox's eyes were deep as she saw the pitiful pair who had just crawled out of the water, and she also saw the despair and tears on Bai Suzhen's face. She couldn't help but think of the past.

She was once just as infatuated. A love between a human and a demon is against the natural order. She was just a woman and didn't understand why a love between a human and a demon was against the natural order.

He almost met a tragic end, though he didn't, but the outcome was pretty much the same.

Because that person has passed away, her heart has naturally died as well. Now, her only thought is to travel the world and see the beautiful land and rivers under the rule of that former emperor.

"I hope you still remember my words, Bai Suzhen." The nine-tailed fox took one last deep look at the pale-faced Bai Suzhen before turning into a wisp of purple smoke and disappearing from the spot.

In fact, hundreds of years ago, when Xu Xuan was still alive, she had a entanglement with Bai Suzhen. For a mythical being of her caliber, a hundred years is but a fleeting moment.

Therefore, when she met Bai Suzhen at Fengle Tower, she had a general premonition of Bai Suzhen's future fate and also gave some hints to Bai Suzhen.

When they encounter unforeseen circumstances, they can seek her help.

However, the nine-tailed fox was unsure whether Bai Suzhen had taken her words to heart, but even if she hadn't, it didn't matter.

It can only be said that time is also fate.

As for why the nine-tailed fox didn't stay where she was to watch this earth-shattering spectacle, the reason was quite simple: she dared not.

Yes, that's right, I just don't dare.

The Golden-haired Hou is an extremely loyal mythical creature. If Fahai saw a fox demon with thousands of years of cultivation nearby, do you think he would choose to give way?

The Nine-Tailed Fox didn't believe that Shen Bailian, a mere mortal, could cause much trouble for the Golden-Haired Hou, let alone defeat it.

Otherwise, it would be too disgraceful for mythical creatures.

……

"So Fahai's trump card is this golden-haired beast." After clearly seeing the specific appearance of the giant beast in the sky, Shen Bailian grinned, revealing a mouthful of snow-white teeth.

His eyes were sharp, as if he had his eyes fixed on his prey.

Although he wasn't very familiar with the mythical creature, the Golden-haired Hou, he had some understanding of it. After all, in the Zhenyuan Universe and during the Mythological Era, the Golden-haired Hou was a creature with a formidable reputation.

Rumble!
The air, like the surface of water, rippled with the convergence of the sound waves, like a surging, raging storm that violently assaulted everything around it.

Even ordinary Grandmaster-level martial artists would find it difficult to stand firm amidst this wave of noise.

"Amitabha~" Fahai clasped his hands together, his monk's robes were dyed a brilliant gold by the golden flames, and they billowed violently in the gale.

At this moment, he stood atop the golden-haired beast, his eyes indifferent, displaying a cold and ruthless divinity. Before the golden-haired beast, all living beings in this mortal world were mere ants.

Let alone a mere mortal?
"breathe--"

Shen Bailian's figure was strong and upright. He took a deep breath, his pupils narrowed slightly, and his eyes immediately changed, burning with a strong fighting spirit.

The blazing light, like a tangible flame, locked onto the golden-haired beast that resembled a prehistoric monster. There was no fear in its eyes, only a burning fighting spirit.

Centered on Shen Bailian, an invisible yet awe-inspiring pressure rapidly spread outwards, accompanied by the sound of war drums beating, which suddenly resounded within his chest.

Like the sound of a huge bell.

"Crackling~"

Then, amidst the cracking sounds of bones, Shen Bailian's body began to expand rapidly at a visible speed. He activated the Five Elements Breathing Technique at full power, his solid chest heaving violently, and his muscles as if cast from steel.

His bronze-colored skin shimmered with a crystalline light under the reflection of the countless silver snakes, as if he were draped in a layer of sacred armor.

As the breathing technique intensified, suddenly...

hum~
"What is that?" Fahai looked at Shen Lian, whose figure was rapidly expanding. Suddenly, his brows furrowed, as if he had seen something extraordinary.

What did he see?
A bright moon!
A bright moon, seemingly both real and unreal, appeared behind that graceful figure at some unknown time, rising slowly and quickly reaching the back of Shen Bailian's head, radiating a rippling silver light.

Like a unique divine halo, it made Shen Bailian appear even more extraordinary.

Hug the moon!

As the silver moon shone, the golden light seemed to be driven away, constantly retreating. For a moment, the silver radiance and the dazzling golden light formed a balance of power.

Fahai gave the order.

"Roar!!!"

The golden-haired beast roared, its blood-red maw suddenly opening wide, its fangs clashing and terrifying. Golden light gathered, like a golden sun slowly rising. The golden hairs all over its body stood upright, like golden arrows clanging in the wind, shining with a cold and bloodthirsty light.

It's too late, but it's soon.

Just as the "Golden Sun" was condensed to its extreme, it exploded like a bomb, and the golden light shot out from the sky like sharp arrows, carrying high temperatures that could affect the surrounding space.

Like a torrential downpour, the dense "rain curtain" left no place to hide.

"laugh!"

Under the influence of the high temperature, the lake surface was shrouded in mist, like a fairyland. Every ray of golden light brought up a water curtain several meters high, as if it wanted to completely overturn the water of West Lake. The sound was like rolling thunder, which made the lake water surge and rise in concentric circles of huge waves, rushing wildly towards the shore.

Wherever the raging waves passed, the tour boats were instantly reduced to dust, the embankments collapsed, boulders rolled down, and a scene of utter devastation unfolded.

This is an attack that resembles a prelude.

Shen Bailian's expression was calm, his eyes filled with disdain. His eyes reflected the golden arrows. As the golden arrows approached, he reached out, and the silver moon behind his head shone brightly, enveloping him in its light.

His entire body's strength and primal force were perfectly integrated, his spine was taut like a bowstring, and his feet stomped heavily on the void, the force transmitted to his waist and hips, and then through his spine.

His right fist lashed out in a flash, his right arm like a galloping dragon.

The Seven Perfections of Refinement – ​​Accelerator!

In an instant.

An extremely terrifying primal force was instantly unleashed. The surging power far exceeded the limits of what this mortal realm could withstand. The compressed air solidified, transforming into a milky-white pillar of light.

Amidst the crisp sound of metal clashing, the golden arrows in front of Shen Bailian were shattered into dust by the soaring milky-white beam of light.

For a brief moment, a cylindrical vacuum zone was formed.

Subsequently.

boom!
A loud explosion suddenly rang out, and Shen Bailian grinned maliciously. His figure, like an electromagnetic cannonball just fired from its barrel, charged directly towards the golden-haired beast with an unstoppable momentum.

His right fist was raised high, the wind from the punch howling, tearing the surrounding air apart and emitting a sharp cry, before slamming down with tremendous force toward the golden-haired beast's head.

As a mythical creature, the Golden-haired Hou naturally wouldn't be caught off guard, nor would it back down. With a twist of its thick neck, its head, forged from refined iron, met the powerful blow head-on.

With a deafening "bang!", like a great bell, the sound reverberated throughout the heavens and earth, causing ripples to spread and the surrounding space to distort and vibrate.

The West Lake is filled with towering waves, splashing water, and rising steam to form a vast expanse of white mist.

It blurred the view between the sky and the earth.

Having failed to achieve his goal with his first strike, Shen Bailian did not hesitate. Using the force of the recoil, he nimbly spun in the air, his left leg instantly transforming into a golden lightning bolt, swinging down with the power to split mountains and shatter rocks.

The void trembled, and light distorted.

With the momentum of killing the enemy in one blow, it was about to split the golden-haired beast's back in two.

The golden-haired lion keenly sensed the danger. With a swift movement, its thick tail swept across like a golden cudgel, colliding with the fierce leg wind.

In the blink of an eye.

The force of the energy was overwhelming, and the wind howled. The lake surface was forced down several feet by this terrifying power. White water vapor rose and churned, forming a huge whirlpool. The center of the whirlpool was bottomless, as if leading to an endless abyss.

The mud and sand at the bottom of the lake were swept to the surface, making the water murky. Fish and shrimp fled in all directions, but were instantly killed by this violent force, turning into dust that blended into the mist and stained it blood-red.

boom! Boom boom boom!
All of a sudden.

Both Shen Bailian and the golden-haired beast derive their power from their physical strength, and they fought fiercely, locked in a close battle.

There was a subtle undercurrent of rivalry within it.

"Something's not right! Something's not right!" Fahai was completely dumbfounded by the situation before him. He had taken the opportunity to hide in the distance when Shen Bailian and the Golden-haired Hou first clashed.

With this kind of strength, was Shen Bailian just putting on an act when they sparred before?!

However, Fahai quickly put this idea aside, because the two were moving faster and faster, and if he didn't concentrate all his attention, it would be difficult for him to lock onto them.

Even with all my concentration, it was extremely difficult, and my forehead was soon covered with fine beads of sweat.

Shen Bailian quickly got into the zone. His [Primordial Chaos] fist technique was fierce and domineering. Every punch he threw carried the momentum of creating the world. His movements were agile and unpredictable. He moved around as if he were a ghost.

His movements were as fast as lightning, moving like a ghost around the golden-haired beast. His fists, elbows, knees, feet... and every part of his body became deadly weapons at this moment.

Each attack brought forth a golden light and shadow, each strike aimed precisely at the golden-haired beast's vital points.

It was like a magnificent yet deadly dance of death.

The golden-haired beast was completely enraged. Its eyes were like burning blood cells, turning completely red, and its golden fur shone brightly, like a golden sun rising.

How long has it been? Several decades have passed since it came to this mortal realm.

To date, no great demon has been able to withstand its attacks for even a moment.

However, today, a tiny mortal ant has been jumping in front of it for so long. This is intolerable. If its old friends find out, how can it still have the face to live in the realm of gods?

Roar!
The golden-haired beast opened its blood-red maw and spewed out streams of golden flames. The flames surged and leaped, and wherever they passed, the lake water instantly evaporated, turning into a white mist that shot straight into the sky.

The entire sky above West Lake was distorted and deformed by the scorching heat, the clouds were scattered, and the azure sky seemed to have been torn open by this force.

These golden flames, as if possessing their own consciousness, surged wildly toward Shen Bailian's location, relentlessly attacking him.

Shen Bailian's figure flashed, like a wisp of smoke avoiding the direct impact of the flames, but he was still forced to feel a burning pain on his skin by the rolling heat wave. His nano-clothing instantly turned to ashes, and the sophisticated nanobots turned into dust, revealing his bronze-colored solid body.

A faint silver moonlight shimmered above, the glow emanating from the bright moon behind his head, like an indestructible shield.

Within this small space blocked by Guanyin, towering waves and raging flames filled the air. The powers of Shen Bailian and the Golden-haired Hou intertwined and collided, unleashing thunderous roars and dazzling light.

The pavilions, towers, flowers, trees and shrubs along the West Lake are illuminated in a way that creates a play of light and shadow, as if one were in a post-apocalyptic world where dreams and reality intertwine.

Like a dream, like an illusion. (End of Chapter)