Chapter 455: Beasts In Autumn

Chapter 455: Beasts In Autumn

The world whirled around Hui, and he squeezed out of the spatial passage and into a dark space. He stumbled, then fell over. Confused, he pushed himself up. Where am I? Whats happening?

In the distance, something roared fiercely.

Huis arms gave out on instinct and he played dead, lying on the stone floor in the dark space.

A few moments passed. When nothing appeared out of the darkness, Hui laughed lightly and pushed himself up again. Right, right. Well, we did just enter the realm. There shouldnt be anything too dangerous right at the door.

Hot breath rushed into Huis face, fetid and gross. Huge teeth glimmered in the low light. A thick tongue brushed against his skin.

Hui dropped back down to the ground. Shit! Fen Long, how dare you put a terrifying beast right at the door to your realm? What about escalation? You cant open with the most dangerous beast! Thats

Thats actually a really good idea. I mean, you want to keep people out, you put a guard at the gate, right? Come to think of it, why wouldnt you put your most dangerous beasts right at the entrance to the realm, if you wanted people to keep out?

Hmm, I have to be careful. Im being infected by this worlds thought process! No, no. If I ever build a secret realm, Ill put the most dangerous beasts up front!

The beast sniffed Hui. It nudged Huis body a few times, then picked him up gently. Padding over the floor, it walked away.

Hui blinked, confused. I guess it wasnt hungry?

Ah its probably taking me back to eat later. But Id rather it took a bite now, in all honestly. It doesnt want to eat me. Im not meat, and with these sharp teeth? Its definitely a carnivore.

Light crept in from ahead, and then they stepped out into daylight. Low clouds glowed with a strange, diffuse yellowish light. Amber grasses, heavy with grain, swayed with a will of their own. The air hung still, humid and thick. Hanging from the beasts mouth, Hui found it oddly hard to breathe, but his lotus body rejoiced in the heavy humidity.

Come to think of it, Chen Wuya uses the Seven Steps of Autumn, but was trapped in a field of spring poppies. Fen Long is trapped in autumn fields of grain? The two of them were in the same sect. I wonder Hui frowned, still dangling from the beasts jaws. Senior, Fen Long was a disciple in the same sect as you, right?

Mmm, thats right, Chen Wuya said lazily.

Then did he also study a technique based on the four seasons?

A large beast flapped down to the entrance of one of the caves, carrying a large deer-like beast with majestic, glowing antlers. The puppy-beasts jumped up excitedly, yipping and fluttering around the adult. The adult dropped the deer, and the puppy-beasts immediately latched onto it, tearing the deers body to shreds as they gulped down its flesh.

Hui swallowed. I suddenly feel like I understand where this beast is taking me

Oh well. Im not too worried about fighting off some puppy-beasts. All in all, it could be worse. Honestly, theyre kind of cute, in a hideous way. I dont really want to hurt them. Maybe Ill just let them bite me and find out that I taste bad. Theres no need for conflict! Even in the beast world, we can still live a peaceful and happy life.

He glanced at Chen Wuya. Senior, do you sense Fen Longs energy anywhere?

Yeah. Everywhere, Chen Wuya said flatly. He rolled his eyes. Not only did Fen Long make this realm, but hes been hiding here for centuries. This whole place is inundated in his qi. Youre asking where the hay is in the haystack. His qi is this place.

Ah, well thats inconvenient, Hui murmured to himself. I guess it was too much to hope for that Chen Wuya could track Fen Longs qi directly to him. Still, I imagine that Senior will know if we get close. After all, he recognizes Fen Longs qi. When it gets stronger, hedk now best.

Though on the other hand, if this entire space is full of Fen Longs qi, then all I have to do is find the thickest qi to find Fen Long.

When we find him, Im going to make him explain himself. Locking me away for all these damn years hed better have a good reason, Chen Wuya growled, feathers fluffing up. He hopped once on Huis face, his claws digging into Huis flesh.

Senior Hui complained, sighing.

As the beast approached the peaks that ringed the valley, it leaped into the air. Flapping enormous wings, it carried Hui up to a cave halfway up the nearest peak, one of the largest and sharpest of all. Three little beasts came tumbling out of the cave as the beast approached, yelping in excitement. Their wings fluttered desperately, still too small to carry their weight. They extended their claws and snipped at the air, showing sharp fangs.

Huis eyes widened. Oooh, this is going to hurt.

Good luck, Chen Wuya said dryly, taking to the air.

Senior, dont abandon me, Hui cried.

Not hesitating a second, Chen Wuya flew away. In a few moments, he was nothing but a ragged black blot in the yellow sky.

The beast descended. Its children stood on their hind legs, pawing the air and letting out happy grumbles. Hui licked his lips, imagining the claws and teeth on his skin. Oh boy. This is going to hurt.