Cultivation: the Rise of a Live-In Son-In-Law-Chapter 283 - 281: Encountering a Late Stage Tier Four Beast King, Ten-Star Task Target Acquired, and the Shocked Explorer Squad

Chapter 283: Chapter 281: Encountering a Late Stage Tier Four Beast King, Ten-Star Task Target Acquired, and the Shocked Explorer Squad

"Is this the legendary Nether River?"

Gazing at the Nether River, which was as completely dark as the legends described, a trace of surprise flashed in Lu Ye’s eyes.

Moreover, ever since crossing through this dense forest and arriving at the front of the Nether River, Lu Ye faintly heard some strange calls...

However, this level of spiritual interference had no effect on Lu Ye whatsoever.

Shaking his head lightly, Lu Ye withdrew his gaze and began to inspect the riverbank in front of the Nether River, searching for any signs of the Shadow Flower.

A glance revealed numerous beast skeletons.

With a brief thought, Lu Ye gained some understanding.

He might be immune to such weak spiritual interference, but the fierce beasts living in the Black Tide Forbidden Land might not be.

As they passed by this place, or perhaps not knowing the danger initially, they might fall victim when coming to the river to drink.

After some time, having walked a long distance along the riverbank of the Nether River, Lu Ye arrived at a low-lying area.

"Is that the Shadow Flower?"

At the same time, a faintly shaded flower was blooming on that part of the riverbank.

Just as he was about to go over and pick it, Lu Ye’s expression shifted slightly as he looked to a certain spot.

There was a dense thicket, and beyond it, a black shadow was watching this side intently.

"A Nether Spirit Leopard? And at Tier Four... This should be at the level of a Leopard King."

Lu Ye quickly recognized the origin of the creature; it was indeed a Tier Four Leopard King.

"Originally, there were two growing here; you already consumed one and are still digesting it, so don’t covet this remaining one."

Lu Ye’s voice was indifferent, and the pressure from his whole body spread out in an instant...

The next moment, the Nether Spirit Leopard, which was absorbing the energy of the Shadow Flower dozens of meters away, displayed a strong sense of dread.

Without any hesitation, this Tier Four fierce beast turned and fled.

Heavenly materials and earthly treasures abound in the Forbidden Land, and although this Shadow Flower suits the Nether Spirit Leopard well, it chose to be prudent.

After scaring off the Tier Four fierce beast, Lu Ye darted over, easily plucking the spirit flower and storing it in the prepared jade box.

This task seemed unbelievably smooth for Lu Ye.

But Lu Ye knew this was due to his unique nature.

Firstly, his strength was indeed sufficient; as long as he didn’t touch a few taboos in the Forbidden Land, a Grandmaster at the Ninth Layer was enough to protect oneself.

It’s precisely for this reason that even when faced with a late-stage Tier Four Nether Spirit Leopard, he managed to secure his prize smoothly.

Like the Black Tide Nether River.

Secondly, the soul attacks of the Black Tide Nether River, notorious for turning faces pale, also had no effect on him.

Otherwise, if it were any other Grandmaster at the Late Stage, like the Red Cloud Fairy, things wouldn’t have been as easy as they are now.

"Unfortunately, this Nether River remains too eerie, even if it’s truly connected to the Nine Netherworlds. I currently lack the ability to investigate."

Shaking his head, Lu Ye refrained from rashly probing the surging Black Tide Nether River.

After taking a deep look, he turned and left.

Behind him, the Black Tide Nether River, with its faint, seemingly soul-eroding lamenting sounds, gradually faded away as the distance increased.

...

The periphery of the Black Tide Forbidden Land.

In a certain place, a five-person team was besieging a rather agile Nether Leopard.

Beside the Nether Leopard, there was a fruit tree, with a dozen or so Tier Two Spirit Fruits hanging from it, nearing maturity.

This Nether Leopard seemed to be the guardian of this fruit tree. Now, seeing humans trying to pick the fruit, it immediately engaged in battle with them.

However, this five-person team was all at the Middle Stage of the Postnatal Realm or above, with the captain even at the Eighth Layer of the Postnatal Realm.

While the Nether Leopard was only at the middle stage of Tier Two, relying on its speed, it initially managed to hold its ground but soon showed signs of fatigue.

Still, the bloodline of this Nether Leopard seemed quite good.

With a roar, it appeared to have activated some of its bloodline power, and its momentum was restored.

"This beast is indeed troublesome... you guys hold it off!" said the captain, slightly retreating while letting the other four step up.

He then began to gather some powerful martial techniques.

A moment later, as the captain raised his long saber and shouted "make way!" the other team members tactically retreated.

As the opponents suddenly retreated, the Nether Leopard, having just unleashed its bloodline power, roared again, intending to charge forward...

Only to be met head-on by a fiery flame blade aura of inner Qi!

Swish!

The Nether Leopard, renowned for its swift agility, narrowly avoided a critical hit in the nick of time.

However, the blazing flame blade aura with considerable power still cut into its body, leaving a horrifying wound!

Instantly, the Nether Leopard let out another furious roar.

From the depths of the Forbidden Land, a similar angry beast roar faintly echoed across the vast Celestial Realm.

The captain who had just injured the Nether Leopard felt a sudden shiver for some reason...

"Not good, this beast has reinforcements!" Within moments, the captain realized something, and his face turned as pale as paper.

"Retreat now!"

With a loud shout, the four team members didn’t dare linger for the spirit fruit tree and quickly turned to escape.

But...

The speed of the Nether Leopard was already fast enough, let alone the fact that it had already grown into a Tier Four fierce beast, the Nether Spirit Leopard.

It was also in a state of extreme fury.

In almost an instant, a black streak of lightning streaked across the vast area.

From the depths, it rushed into the central zone.

Countless fierce beasts along the way began to tremble once more, confused by what could possibly have disturbed the usual calm of the Forbidden Land...

What was causing such fear-inducing occurrences to repeatedly arise?

At the periphery of the Forbidden Land, faced with the Tier Four fierce beast—the Nether Spirit Leopard—that suddenly charged towards them, and the young leopard running beside it...

The captain felt his world crumble!

A young beast from the depths had dared to come to the outskirts to covet a Tier Two Spirit Fruit Tree?!

Just as the five of them showed a trace of despair and prepared to meet their fate.

Suddenly, a slightly surprised human voice rang out from the side...

"Oh, you arrived quite fast, coming from the depths here."

The captain, suppressing his fear, turned his head to look...

It was a tall man, seemingly around thirty, looking unremarkably ordinary.

"Run! This is a Tier Four Beast King!" the captain shouted, thinking the man didn’t realize the terror of the approaching Nether Spirit Leopard.

"No worries, I just saw this little leopard earlier," said Lu Ye, who had just arrived on the scene, with a faint smile.

Captain: "??"

Meanwhile, the Nether Spirit Leopard, exuding terrifying fury, hesitated as an uneasy feeling seeped through its being.

This human had previously given it a sense as strong as that of the number one Beast King in the depths of the Forbidden Land!

And while it was a Tier Four, it was no match for the number one Beast King.

Thus, under the astonished gaze of the five-man team, the Nether Spirit Leopard let out a low growl at them to vent its anger.

It then intended to leave with the Nether Leopard!