CHAPTER 63: CHAPTER 15: END OF THE BEAST TIDE

While Si Lin was battling the Blood Python, Nan Hua also came face to face with the Fierce Cloud Leopard King.

The Fierce Cloud Leopard King was about five meters long and nearly three meters tall, making Nan Hua appear small in comparison. However, sensing Nan Hua’s cultivation, the Fierce Cloud Leopard King did not dare to underestimate him and treated him earnestly.

Instead of launching an attack right away, it carefully observed Nan Hua’s condition.

But Nan Hua did not have the patience of the Fierce Cloud Leopard King; he was still thinking about what might be in Youyue Forest and whether it could be useful for Gu Qingqing.

The Glazed Frost Flower Fan in his hand spun and flew out, mingled with sharp Wind Blades, towards the Fierce Cloud Leopard King.

The Fierce Cloud Leopard King quickly dodged upon seeing the Glazed Frost Flower Fan coming. To its surprise, the fan seemed to have eyes, circling around to attack from behind. The Fierce Cloud Leopard King lowered its body, evading the fan’s attack but losing a considerable amount of fur.

Seizing the moment when the Fierce Cloud Leopard King dodged the fan, Nan Hua moved to its side and kicked its abdomen. The King winced from the pain, curling up. Taking this chance, Nan Hua, holding the Glazed Frost Flower Fan, moved to the other side. A green light flashed, leaving a wound on its back, and blood quickly stained its fur.

With just one encounter, the Fierce Cloud Leopard King was wounded by Nan Hua. Reluctant to admit defeat, it adjusted its position in rage and charged at Nan Hua, disregarding its wounds.

As it approached Nan Hua, it raised its right front paw, claws gleaming sharply.

Nan Hua blocked the paw with the Glazed Frost Flower Fan, bent his body low, and emerged beneath the Fierce Cloud Leopard King, kicking its abdomen once more.

This time he used more force, sending the Fierce Cloud Leopard King flying straight.

But Nan Hua didn’t stop there. Pushing off the ground with his back foot, he leaped up beside the Fierce Cloud Leopard King, twisting the fan in his hand. Several green lights shot from the fan’s tip, adding more wounds to its body.

Quickly, Nan Hua changed position again, this time appearing behind the Fierce Cloud Leopard King’s head, kicking it directly. The King changed direction and flew away.

The Fierce Cloud Leopard King was like a sandbag, being kicked around in the air by Nan Hua, soon covered in wounds.

Never once did it imagine being reduced to such a sorry state. It thought of resisting, but it was no match for this human before it and could only be struck down.

Fortunately, Nan Hua was in a hurry and didn’t toy with it for too long. The Glazed Frost Flower Fan tapped on its head, a green light penetrating through. The Fierce Cloud Leopard King’s eyes bore a flicker of disbelief before its lights went out, dead.

Si Lin and Nan Hua finished their battles almost simultaneously, exchanging a satisfied glance over their respective outcomes.

As the two eliminated the two sixth-tier demon beasts, Yue Zhao and the others had already dealt with most of the demon beasts, leaving only the ones for Gu Qingqing to practice on. When Gu Qingqing grew weary, Si Lin and Nan Hua stepped in, swiftly vanquishing the last wave of demon beasts.

By this time, dawn had already broken, morning sunlight spilling onto the ground, illuminating the demon beasts’ bodies and the bloodstained earth with stark clarity. Those standing atop the city walls were left gasping at the sight.

The City Lord of Liuyue City broke into a cold sweat, unable to fathom what would have happened if not for the presence of Si Lin and his companions. What would have become of Liuyue City!

"After battling all night, Little Qingqing must be exhausted. Let’s take her back to rest first," Yue Zhao descended to the ground, noticing the fatigue on Gu Qingqing’s face, speaking softly.

Si Lin glanced at Gu Qingqing and nodded.

After doing a quick cleanup of the battlefield, they returned to the city wall.

Upon their return, the people of Liuyue City spontaneously erupted into cheers, their eyes filled with fervor as they gazed at Gu Qingqing and the others. At that moment, Si Lin and his comrades in these people’s eyes were nothing short of saviors.

Hua Shiyu, accompanied by the City Lord, stepped out from the crowd and approached Si Lin and the others.

"Thank you all for saving Liuyue City. I am Hua Shiyu, the second prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. On behalf of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I express our gratitude to you all, and on behalf of the citizens of Liuyue City, thank you!" Hua Shiyu looked at Si Lin and the others with great admiration in his eyes.

He knew that with their skills, Si Lin and his companions could have easily protected themselves. Clearly, they were not from Liuyue City and could have left without concerning themselves with its fate, but they didn’t. Instead, they came to its rescue!

Not to mention the existing City Defense Array — the Royal City of the Great Zhou Dynasty also has a defense array, though he could tell that it wasn’t in the same league. From what he knew, the Royal City’s defense array took a tremendous effort to establish, but they managed to set up an array in less than an hour!

This alone showed their incredible prowess, not to mention that the Sword Dao of Si Lin, the Music Dao of Yue Zhao, and the Talismanic Dao of Rong Ye were not common sights!

Therefore, he admired them.

Though Si Lin and his group had never met Hua Shiyu, they had already guessed his identity, maintaining a very calm demeanor. Gu Qingqing, Yun Ran, and Zhuo Tingqiu were different; they never expected Hua Shiyu to be a prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Both Yun Ran and Zhuo Tingqiu were citizens of the Great Zhou Dynasty; although their family powers weren’t far from those of the dynasty, meeting a prince still warranted some kind of acknowledgment.

"Yun Ran from the Yun Family (Zhuo Tingqiu from the Zhuo Family) greets Your Highness the Second Prince." The two did not kneel, but raised their hands in salute, which served as their acknowledgment to Hua Shiyu.

Upon hearing their introductions, Hua Shiyu was quite surprised.

The Yun Family and Zhuo Family are both among the five Great Families, standing on equal footing with the three major dynasties on the continent. Yun Ran was quite favored in the Yun Family, but Zhuo Tingqiu was already the heir of the Zhuo Family, a status even higher than Hua Shiyu.

"Who would have thought it was the two of you, Miss Yun and Young Master Zhuo. Truly your noble family upbringing shines through, and Yu is deeply impressed!" When addressing those he wished to win over, Hua Shiyu was very courteous. "May I inquire about the names of the other distinguished individuals? Could the two of you introduce us?"

Yun Ran and Zhuo Tingqiu exchanged a glance, looking at Si Lin and the others, feeling a bit hesitant.

"We are but nameless individuals, not worthy of your Highness the Prince’s concern," remarked the socially skilled Yue Zhao with a perfect smile, his tone casual.

"You are too modest, sir. Without you gentlemen and this young lady’s intervention, Liuyue City would have been breached by the demon beasts long ago," Hua Shiyu praised eagerly, noticing Yue Zhao’s distant tone. "May I at least know your names?"

Yue Zhao glanced at Gu Qingqing, then at Si Lin. After pondering a moment, Si Lin spoke, "Si Lin."