A procession of flying beasts and the Martial Dynasty emperor’s convoy began to descend towards Starstream Hollow.
As they approached Starstream Hollow, fierce roars of beasts could occasionally be heard.
The group flew over lush forests, heading deeper within.
In the forest, numerous beasts were seen galloping, while many flying beasts circled above.
However, those flying beasts were of low rank and dared not approach Leo’s group, choosing instead to keep their distance.
After flying for another two or three minutes, a ferocious tiger roar suddenly echoed through the mountains ahead.
Immediately following was a thunderous sound, as hundreds of lightning-wrapped streaks shot out from the forest.
Leo raised his hand, and the entire group came to a halt.
Hundreds of lightning streaks crossed the forest sky, stopping several hundred meters in front of Leo and his companions.
As the lightning faded, enormous tigers appeared before Leo and his group.
The tigers stood several meters tall, their fur adorned with silver patches resembling circular suns, while the rest of their fur was white.
The leading tiger towered over ten meters high, with residual lightning flickering around its body, exuding a fierce aura that had reached the peak of the upper Demon Sect realm.
“Foolish humans, daring to boldly venture into Starstream Hollow,” the leading tiger scanned Leo’s group with a powerful voice. “Perfect timing, I’m hungry!”
Just then, hundreds of water columns suddenly erupted from a lake on the forest’s outskirts.
As the water fell, hundreds of large figures stood in mid-air.
These were black crocodiles over ten meters long, with steel-like backs and fierce eyes.
“Thunder Tiger, don’t hog all these humans for yourself. Leave some for me,” the leading black crocodile opened its mouth greedily and spoke.
As soon as the black crocodile finished speaking, a sharp eagle cry suddenly rang out from the sky to their right.
Looking towards the sound, a massive blue cloud rapidly approached.
Within the blue cloud were hundreds of large blue birds.
These birds were giant eagles with blue wings, moving swiftly and reaching Leo’s group within breaths.
Thus, Leo’s group was surrounded in a triangular formation by tigers, crocodiles, and eagles.
“Thunder Tiger, Croc King, these humans are foolish to come to Starstream Hollow so brazenly. We must devour them completely; human cultivators taste quite good!” The leading giant eagle emitted a sharp cry, its laughter echoing through the forest sky.
“Lord Leo, it’s the three major clans of Starstream Hollow: Thunder Tigers, Iron-backed Black Crocodiles, and Cyan Eagles!” Prince Caius stepped out of the golden chariot with a solemn expression and spoke to Leo.
The three clans that arrived numbered five to six hundred beasts in total, with the leaders all at the peak of the upper Demon Sect realm.
Though ordinary beasts dared not approach as they traversed Starstream Hollow, powerful clans had no such qualms.
Humans eat beast meat, and likewise, beasts eat humans.
The bodies of human cultivators are refined by heavenly spiritual energy and are considered a great supplement for beasts.
Therefore, Leo’s group’s appearance was like mice encountering cats for the three clans, prompting them all to mobilize.
Thunder Tiger glanced unfavorably at the black crocodile and Cyan Eagle that joined later and said discontentedly, “Hmph, if you want to eat these human cultivators, rely on your skills. But no one is allowed to fight me for the one at the front!”
Thunder Tiger was naturally referring to Leo.
Croc King looked at Leo and felt a sense of danger emanating from this human cultivator for some reason.
But that feeling of danger quickly vanished, replaced by bloodthirsty greed in Croc King’s eyes.
“Thunder Tiger Commander, you can have the leader. I’ll take that young girl,” Croc King’s vertical pupils fixed on Violet atop the Scarlet Flame Lion Hawk as drool dripped from its mouth.
Seeing Thunder Tiger and Croc King had made their choices, the leading Cyan Eagle’s sharp eyes turned towards Holden and Jennifer, seemingly searching for its first target.
Witnessing these three beasts discussing who to eat first made the Martial Dynasty emperor’s expression change slightly.
“Father, don’t worry. Lord Leo is here,” Prince Caius reassured upon noticing the emperor’s expression.
Though Prince Caius spoke confidently, he was still somewhat nervous inside due to the powerful beasts present.
“Anyone who wants to eat me can come forth!” Leo’s calm voice sounded.
“Foolish human cultivator, since you’re so eager, I’ll oblige you,” Thunder Tiger roared excitedly as lightning surrounded him. His massive form transformed into a streak of lightning and charged at Leo with jaws wide open.
Seeing Thunder Tiger move, Croc King and Emerald Talon King unleashed their beast power and rushed towards those in mid-air.
When Thunder Tiger’s massive head was fifty meters from Leo, it suddenly noticed that Leo’s expression remained calm-a situation it had never encountered before-causing an unreal feeling to arise within it.
Then Thunder Tiger saw Leo raise his hand towards it.
Thunder Tiger’s expression froze instantly as a vast force of heaven enveloped it, suspending its massive body in mid-air.
“This is heavenly power…!” Fear surged in Thunder Tiger’s eyes.
Before Thunder Tiger could recover from its sudden terror, it saw Leo standing on Thunder Wing Beast’s back clench his right hand!
Boom!!
In mid-air, Thunder Tiger’s enormous body exploded suddenly. Blood mixed with flesh scattered everywhere as a thick scent of blood filled the air instantly.
Thunder Tiger’s abrupt demise caused Croc King and Talon rushing towards them to freeze in place.
It was as if an invisible giant hand had grabbed their necks suddenly.
Additionally, those Thunder Tigers, Black Crocodiles, and Cyan Eagles preparing to follow their commanders into battle all froze in mid-air without daring to move an inch.
They had already sensed Leo’s invisible aura emanating from him.
“You… you’re a half-step Spirit God realm expert!” Talon’s voice sounded with fear in it.
Croc King snapped out of its shock and looked at Leo angrily. “You killed Thunder Tiger; you’re doomed! The three kings won’t spare you!”
“Three?” Croc King’s words made Leo frown slightly before he slapped his right hand towards Croc King’s direction.
A giant spiritual power hand filled with heavenly pressure emerged from thin air and directly struck Croc King’s massive body.
Looking down below revealed a huge pit on the ground beneath them.
In the pit lay Croc King’s steel-like back shattered completely-its black scales broken-and it lay lifeless.