Chapter 26 - Chapter 25: Danger !

After a difficult exchange, Yang Ye finally figured out the little fella's strength. The little fella was a Ninth Rank Profound Beast, although Yang Ye wasn't entirely sure. Nevertheless, when he raised nine fingers, the little fella nodded. As for its combat prowess, aside from its ability to escape, its other abilities were simply "pitiful."

It lacked the formidable physical body that a profound beast should have, as well as the advantage of a massive size. In short, aside from its speed, the little fella had no combat power whatsoever. Whenever Yang Ye asked it what it could do, the little fella would blink a couple of times and just stare at him with wide eyes.

In the end, Yang Ye gave up on the idea that the little fella was a divine beast. He had heard some legends before, like someone falling off a cliff, surviving a great calamity, and obtaining profound techniques and arcane arts left behind by an unrivaled powerhouse. Or someone who was born with an aura of dominance, causing countless profound beasts of god-tier rank to kneel and submit.

At first, he thought he had some aura of dominance that made this mysterious "divine beast" submit. However, cruel reality told him that this mysterious "divine beast" had no combat power aside from running away.

The little fella seemed to enjoy his small vortex dantian. After their communication, it transformed into a purple light and burrowed into his vortex. Inside the vortex, there was a small pond, about three meters wide, filled not with water but with golden profound energy.

Seeing the golden profound energy pond, Yang Ye felt a little pained because he had spent tens of thousands of energy stones to fill it. What was more frustrating was that the golden profound energy wasn't his. He couldn't even manipulate it. And to add to his frustration, there was a purple palinurus in the pond, yes, that cute little purple palinurus was happily frolicking in the golden profound energy.

Seeing the palinurus treating the golden profound energy pond as a bathhouse, Yang Ye felt particularly uncomfortable!

Reigning in his thoughts, to avoid feeling uneasy, Yang Ye decided not to look at the palinurus anymore.

After a moment of silence, Yang Ye attempted to enter that strange state that was interrupted by the black-clothed man. However, he was disappointed. He tried countless times but couldn't enter that state again.

"It's something you can't seek!" Yang Ye sighed softly. Although he didn't know what that state was, his intuition told him that it would definitely be highly beneficial to him if he could enter it again. Unfortunately, it was ruined by that black-clothed man.

"Boom!"

Just at that moment, a loud sound rang out, and a gigantic black creature rushed in from the entrance of the cave, charging towards Yang Ye with a crushing posture.

Yang Ye's expression changed, and before he could dodge, he instinctively threw a punch towards the incoming massive creature.

"Bang!"

As soon as his fist made contact with the creature, Yang Ye realized it was bad. Instantly, a tremendous force came crashing back at him. He let out a muffled groan as his body was sent flying and crashed directly into the wall.

Pain, intense pain. That was what Yang Ye felt at that moment. His entire body felt like it was about to fall apart. At the same time, he secretly rejoiced that he cultivated the "Body Refining Technique." If he hadn't cultivated it along with the golden profound energy protecting his body, he would have turned into a pile of minced meat from that strike.

Suppressing the soreness throughout his body, Yang Ye quickly leaped out of the wall. Just as he landed, the massive creature charged at him once again. Yang Ye's pupils contracted, and the golden profound energy surged as he clenched his right fist, emitting a faint golden radiance, and struck the approaching creature with full force!

"Boom!"

A muffled explosion echoed as Yang Ye was sent flying again, crashing into the wall for the second time. However, the creature was also forced to retreat several steps from the impact of Yang Ye's strike.

"So powerful!"

Feeling the pain in his right arm, Yang Ye's expression changed. With the support of his golden profound energy, he was still sent flying by the creature's attack. This strength far surpassed his own. Even if he used a powerful talisman, it was unlikely to be this strong!

As his thoughts raced, Yang Ye leaped out of the wall once again. This time, the creature didn't charge at him. This allowed him to clearly see what kind of monster it was.

Before him stood a gray giant wolf! The gray wolf was three times his size, standing at around two meters tall. In the presence of this massive creature, Yang Ye felt like an infant in front of an adult. The most striking features of the gray wolf were its four claws, emanating a chilling aura, and the two fangs exposed in its mouth.

The gray wolf's four claws were as long as arms, radiating a chilling light. Occasionally, its front claws would swipe across the ground, leaving deep cracks in its wake. As for the two fangs, they were around ten inches long, slightly curved, resembling reaping sickles that harvested lives, sending shivers down one's spine.

A Ninth Rank Peak Profound Beast!

With just one glance, Yang Ye concluded the rank of this gray wolf!

Sweeping his gaze around, Yang Ye now understood why this gray wolf suddenly ambushed him. It was clearly the owner of this cave, and by intruding into its territory, he had undoubtedly provoked it!

Taking a deep breath, Yang Ye flexed his limbs. Instantly, crackling sounds filled the air as his joints moved. This Ninth Rank Profound Beast happened to be his target!

The gray wolf stared at Yang Ye with ferocious eyes, its claws constantly digging into the ground. It was furious at the human before it who dared to challenge its dignity. It raised its head and let out a furious howl, then lunged forward, transforming into a gray shadow as it viciously crashed into Yang Ye!Seeing the gray wolf charging towards him, Yang Ye narrowed his eyes. His hind legs traced a deep groove on the ground like an iron plow, his body half crouched, and he extended his right hand, clenched his fist, and drew his left hand slowly into a fist as well. The right fist shimmered with dazzling golden light, and his face showed no fear!

When the gray wolf was just inches away from Yang Ye, he shouted angrily and forcefully threw his right hand towards the rapidly enlarging eyes of the gray wolf!

"Bang!"

Man and wolf collided without any fancy moves. The tremendous force caused Yang Ye's feet to scrape against the ground as he rapidly retreated. After leaving behind a several-meter-long trench on the ground, he finally crashed heavily into the wall, causing the entire cave to tremble.

The gray wolf only retreated a few steps!

Seeing the gray wolf being forced back, although Yang Ye felt sore all over his body, he couldn't help but feel joyous. This gray wolf was not invincible! Thinking of this, Yang Ye shook his fist and, looking at the distant gray wolf, he raised his thumb, then quickly turned it downward, and finally extended his index finger, gesturing towards the distant gray wolf.

"Roar!"

Although the gray wolf didn't possess human-level intelligence, it still had some degree of wit. Angered by Yang Ye's provocation, it raised its head and let out a furious roar. It then leaped forward, and with its claws gleaming with cold light, it brought forth a sharp breaking sound as it fiercely swiped downward from above, aiming to strike Yang Ye.

Seeing the gray wolf pounce at him, Yang Ye's eyes narrowed, his body half crouched, and both hands clenched into fists. When the gray wolf approached, he shouted angrily and vigorously swung his fists!

"Bang!"

As the two clashed, a surge of pain spread through Yang Ye's fists. He let out a muffled groan and spewed out a mouthful of blood. The gray wolf was sent flying backward, but in the next moment, it let out a howl and leaped forward once again, pouncing at Yang Ye.

Seeing the gray wolf pounce again, Yang Ye's pupils contracted. Suppressing the qi and blood surging within him, he forcefully stomped his right foot on the ground, utilizing the force from the ground to propel his body forward. His right fist, accompanied by a sharp breaking sound, fiercely struck the gray wolf's head.

"Bang!"

Man and wolf collided once more, but this time, the gray wolf didn't get knocked back. Instead, it firmly grasped Yang Ye's fists with its claws, and its two long fangs were aimed at Yang Ye's head, stabbing fiercely.

Seeing his fists being restrained and the fangs approaching, Yang Ye felt horrified. Without thinking, he kicked the gray wolf's abdomen.

"Bang!"

Struck in the abdomen, the gray wolf let out a mournful howl, and its claws instantly released Yang Ye's hands. Yang Ye was momentarily stunned, but during this momentary distraction, the gray wolf's claws fiercely latched onto his chest. In an instant, Yang Ye felt as if he had been struck heavily, and his body flew out, crashing into the wall with a loud "bang."

"Cough!"

Struggling to stand up, Yang Ye's head was spinning. At this moment, a pair of sharp claws, as if piercing through space, struck his chest once again. In an instant, those sharp claws were like a torrential rain, striking his chest, face, and head countless times!

"Ding... Ding..."

Countless sharp claws struck Yang Ye's body, creating numerous blood all over his body. The claws seemed to hit against metal, leaving behind a trail of "ding, ding" sounds, creating a melodious yet horrifying tune.