For humans, if it takes one year for them to cultivate to the next stage of their cultivation, for the monster, for them to go to the same stage as the human, they would need to cultivate for hundreds of years.
Compared to humans who have well-established cultivation systems, most monsters lack wisdom and do not have the benefit of the guidance of other cultivators. They rely solely on their bloodline power awakening to be able to make progress easier.
The stronger their bloodline, the easier it is to absorb the aura of heaven and earth, completing the transformation of their life stage.
However, inheriting a powerful bloodline is far from easy. Even among ten thousand ordinary Fanged Tigers, it's rare to find a Scarlet Flame Tiger.
Nevertheless, life is fair. While they lack innate wisdom, monsters possess incredible physical strength and power.
An ordinary Foundation Building stage Scarlet Flame Tiger has the combat capabilities no less than a Golden Core cultivator.
And considering the Scarlet Flame Tiger beast is a Golden Core stage monster, its combat power is more likely to be much more stronger than a late Golden Core stage human cultivator, even many geniuses of other sects would choose to avoid fighting it unless truly necessary.
"Senior, this seems to be its territory. Shouldn't we consider retreating and finding an alternative route?" Xiao Qingge suggested with reason.
While Li Ran is truly formidable, but he was only eighteen years old. In contrast, this Scarlet Flame Tiger had a cultivation spanning hundreds of years.
"Retreat?" Li Ran shook his head. "I hate going around in circles. How about you negotiate with it, and maybe it will pretend not to have seen us?"
Xiao Qingge only looked at Li Ran in silence, "..."
Whoosh!
The Scarlet Flame Tiger's flames surged, steam billowed from its nose, and its crimson eyes brimmed with violent killing intent.
It had awakened its wisdom, and though it couldn't understand what the two were saying, it could discern the disdainful tone.
No human had ever dared to act so arrogantly in front of it!
"Oh? I haven't done anything yet, and you are already trying to attack me?" Li Ran furrowed his brows. "Considering we are in one way, sort of provoking you, even unintentionally, I wouldn't take it to heart, but-"
"Roar!"
Before he could finish speaking, the Scarlet Flame Tiger's eyes filled with murderous intent as it lunged toward them, the beast body engulfed in flames.
"Be careful!" Xiao Qingge exclaimed.
But what happened next left her in shock.
"Sheesh, at least let me finish speaking would you?"
With a soft "buzz," the air behind Li Ran distorted. The void shattered as a colossal and majestic giant took a step forward.
The giant had a bare upper body, radiating a dazzling golden light. Its muscles seemed like they were forged from steel.
On its left arm was a coiled dragon, and in its right hand, it held a giant elephant. Behind it stretched an endless cosmic galaxy.
The stars shone brilliantly, and it exuded an awe-inspiring aura. It was the Dragon-Elephant Harmonizing the Sky!
It felt like a pressure from the depths of the soul. The Scarlet Flame Tiger's flames receded as it cowered on the ground, trembling.
Before the giant, it was as tiny as an ant.
Li Ran was equally stunned. It was his first time using this Phenomenon, and the scene was too grand!
"This ability really is powerful!" he commented, unable to resist admiration as he looked at the defeated Scarlet Flame Tiger.
Hum~
The giant's form dissipated, slowly fading into the void.
Li Ran nodded in satisfaction. This Phenomenon was incredibly useful, and he had a feeling that the true power of the Dragon-Elephant Harmonizing the Sky went far beyond what he had just displayed.
Whether it was the bare-chested monk, the divine dragon, or the giant elephant, there were numerous possibilities.
However, Li Ran's current cultivation level was not enough to fully control this power.
...
Xiao Qingge sat slumped on the ground, her gaze vacant.
What just happened?
A giant suddenly appeared and kicked the Golden Core stage Scarlet Flame Tiger away with one kick?
"My goodness..."
She pinched her own cheek to make sure she wasn't dreaming.
"Stop goose-ing around and let's hurry, or we won't make it to the entrance of the secret realm when it opens," Li Ran approached and said.
"That... was your Dharma Form just now?" Xiao Qingge asked.
"Sort of," Li Ran nodded.
Xiao Qingge cleared her throat.
It was her first time hearing that a Golden Core cultivator could have a Dharma Form!
"Could it be that Li Ran is truly the reincarnation of an emperor? Otherwise, it's really hard to explain by common sense!"
"It's ridiculous that I used to think I could compare to him... Even if my cultivation is on par, the gap between us is like night and day!"
In Xiao Qingge's gaze toward Li Ran, there was now a hint of admiration and worship.
The two continued walking forward.
Because of the giant's kick, the strong wind blew down the trees ahead, forming a smooth path several miles long.
It made their journey much easier.
...
In a clearing in the forest.
There was a stone door on the side of a mountain cliff, and a faint divine light shimmered at the door's seam.
A group of young men and woman stood in front of the door, all of them looking quite youthful.
Each person's background was extraordinary, with the worst being direct disciples of top-tier sects.
At this moment, they looked at a young man dressed in white, and it was clear that he was their leader.
This man was a direct disciple of the Divine Dao Sect, Song Qingsong!
"Senior Brother Song, with you here in the secret realm this time, it's like walking on a smooth road. The rest of us can just follow along," someone flattered.
Song Qingsong shook his head and smiled, "Don't say that. Immortal fate is unpredictable; we each rely on our own abilities."
Although he smiled warmly, there was a hint of disdain in his eyes.
Only when he looked at the young woman in green clothes holding a long sword to the side, did a trace of seriousness flash in his eyes.
"Why did the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion also come?"
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