Chapter 148: Sitting on the Sidelines to Reap Benefits

Boom! Boom! In the ravaged depths of the mountains, the roaring sound of Genesis Qi continuously echoed. Sharp earth spikes constantly protruded from the ground, shimmering with a faint, eerie glow.

Within that array of earth spikes, the colossal body of the Wind Lightning Beast was heavily wounded, its flesh torn and bloodied.

However, the Saint Vestige team was not faring well either. Although Xiao Tianxuan had used numerous trump cards to severely wound the Wind Lightning Beast, it was, after all, a Class 4 Genesis Beast, comparable in strength to a Grand Initial stage expert.

Thus, as it furiously counterattacked, one after another, the elites of the Saint Vestige team were torn apart and slain.

The entire scene was utterly brutal.

“Quick, quick, it can’t hold on much longer!” Xiao Tianxuan roared, his usual composure gone. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at the dying Wind Lightning Beast, which was struggling desperately. For this hunt, he had used almost all his trump cards; if he failed, he would lose everything.

Hearing his roar, the Saint Vestige team members also mustered all their strength, frantically channeling their Genesis Qi and continuously attacking the Wind Lightning Beast, which was clearly on its last legs.

Watching the situation gradually shift in their favor, Xiao Tianxuan finally let out a sigh of relief, his face alight with unconcealed ecstasy and excitement.

Although today’s battle had been brutal, he had ultimately triumphed. It was conceivable that Xiao Tianxuan’s reputation would soon spread far and wide, and by then, in terms of fame, he would likely be on par with the top elites.

The Saint Vestige team’s name would also become renowned. By then, gathering more members and growing their influence, they would certainly become a dominant force in this Saint Vestige Domain.

At that time, he would even have the confidence to contend for opportunities with the top elites.

As for dealing with that kid named Zhou Yuan, that would be even less of a concern.

Yet, while Xiao Tianxuan was fantasizing about his soaring future, he failed to notice a figure quietly joining the chaotic battle.

That figure was, of course, Zhou Yuan. Amidst the chaotic battle, no one noticed him.

He watched the Wind Lightning Beast, increasingly wounded by the others’ continuous attacks, a glint flashing in his eyes. He certainly couldn't allow Xiao Tianxuan and his group to hunt it down here.

Otherwise, how could he be the one to reap the benefits in front of everyone?

With that, his figure suddenly shot out, feigning a fierce charge towards the Wind Lightning Beast.

However, though severely wounded, the Wind Lightning Beast was still incredibly ferocious. With a single punch, it sent Zhou Yuan flying. Yet, no one noticed that as he was flung backward, a faint streak of light darted from his sleeve, landing precisely on a specific point of the Genesis Rune barrier.

Contained within the faint light was a scroll—a Genesis Rune scroll.

At that moment, the Genesis Rune scroll emitted a burst of light. Though not powerful, it precisely struck the core of the Genesis Rune barrier trapping the Wind Lightning Beast.

Crack! A faint sound of something shattering echoed. The continuously emerging sharp stone spikes gradually ceased, and the suction force binding the Wind Lightning Beast suddenly vanished.

The sudden disappearance of the suction force made the Wind Lightning Beast pause for a moment. But it was quick-witted, immediately letting out a furious roar. Its heavily wounded body shot forth, and with a single claw, it tore two more people to shreds.

“The Genesis Rune barrier is broken!” someone finally screamed in horror, realizing what had happened.

The Saint Vestige team elites who had been charging towards the Wind Lightning Beast now retreated in disarray, not daring to advance. Though heavily wounded, the Wind Lightning Beast could still easily kill them.

“Don’t be afraid! It’s at the end of its rope! Quick, stop it, don’t let it escape!” Xiao Tianxuan’s expression changed drastically as he roared urgently.

He had seen the Wind Lightning Beast break free from the encirclement and was now attempting to escape.

However, his roars had little effect. After all, many of their comrades had died, and they were utterly terrified of the Wind Lightning Beast.

Seizing this opening, the Wind Lightning Beast’s enormous body shot out rapidly. Its remaining wind-lightning Genesis Qi swirled around it, transforming into a greenish-black streak of light that rocketed into the vast mountain range.

“Useless! Useless!” Seeing the Wind Lightning Beast escape, Xiao Tianxuan could no longer contain his fury; he was absolutely incandescent with rage. This time, in order to hunt the Wind Lightning Beast, he had practically squandered his entire fortune. With those resources, he would have been able to contend with the top elites.

Moreover, if he had successfully hunted this Class 4 Wind Lightning Beast, he might have been able to use its exceptionally pure Genesis Qi to reach the peak of the late Heavenly Pass stage, perhaps even subtly touching the Grand Initial stage.

Alas, now everything had turned to dust.

Gu Ling came up behind Xiao Tianxuan, her pretty face also showing displeasure. After paying such a high price, they had ultimately gained nothing.

“Idiots, go chase it!” Xiao Tianxuan roared, glaring at the Saint Vestige team members.

In response to his furious shouts, the other Saint Vestige team members also showed displeasure. After all, Xiao Tianxuan had sworn he had ways to deal with a Class 4 Genesis Beast, which was why they had chosen to join. But now, with so many casualties, it was essentially sacrificing their lives.

“Hmph, even if we killed that Wind Lightning Beast, you would be the first to benefit. Why should we sacrifice our lives for it? I’m done with your Saint Vestige team!” a hot-tempered individual sneered immediately. Ignoring Xiao Tianxuan’s grim expression, he simply turned and left.

With someone leading the way, others gradually dispersed. Thus, the once high-spirited Saint Vestige team was instantly reduced to only a few desolate figures.

Xiao Tianxuan watched this scene, and even with his self-control, he was so furious that his vision blurred, and he almost coughed up a mouthful of blood.

All of this was clearly completely different from what he had expected.

He couldn’t understand how a situation that had been firmly in his control could have suddenly changed so drastically.

While Xiao Tianxuan was seething with rage, Zhou Yuan’s figure quietly slipped into the deep mountains. His gaze swept across other directions.

He knew that the severely wounded Wind Lightning Beast would inevitably attract many covetous gazes; perhaps even those who had been watching from the periphery were now getting ideas.

However, the Wind Lightning Beast was extremely fast, and once it entered the vast mountain range, it would not be easy to find.

But for this, Zhou Yuan had already prepared. Earlier, when he made his move, he had subtly left some medicinal powder on the Wind Lightning Beast, allowing him to track it.

Thus, he activated his movement technique, going full speed, and relentlessly pursued it deeper into the layered mountains.

His pursuit lasted for two hours.

His efforts paid off. As his figure quietly ascended a slope, his gaze swept into the distance. By a distant lake, he saw a familiar giant beast, weakly collapsed in a pool of blood.

Zhou Yuan looked at this scene and let out a sigh of relief.

He had finally found it.