Chapter 88: Roars of Dragons and Tigers, Winds Rise as Heaven and Earth Change Color

Perhaps life is truly laughable—full of hardships. A simple task right before one’s eyes becomes complicated and endless in the thirty thousand great worlds of this mortal realm…
It didn’t take five days; faster than expected, one day less. In just four days, the two had already reached the skies above the Barren Forest. With the help of the “Lanerfina Qing” meditation technique, July could absorb the chaotic energy from heaven and earth while transforming it into sword-manipulation energy. It seemed this girl had quite good comprehension skills.
In the air, the two slowed down. The scene before them left them stunned. It seemed, from birth to now, they had never imagined such a place existed in the world. This so-called Barren Forest stretched endlessly, with all trees charred black, as if recently burned by wildfire, emitting thick black smoke. But they knew it wasn’t caused by wildfire. If their guess was correct, it must be that black dragon.
The ground was covered in bones. Upon closer inspection, there were human bones, animal bones, and even some extremely large bones, likely belonging to cultivators of the demon race. The two flew above the endless Barren Forest.
July suddenly asked, “This forest is so vast. We’ve been flying for two hours yet still can’t see the end. How are we going to find that black dragon?”
Liu Yi didn’t answer. He was lost in thought. July was right. If they continued flying in a straight line for another two hours without seeing an end, it would take at least a month to search the entire forest. How could they make that dragon appear?
Suddenly, Liu Yi remembered something Nie Ren had said: “You are now a demon. Within you flows the eternal, fierce blood.” Liu Yi seemed very interested in this blood, as he had heard Nie Ren mention before that the scent of fierce blood could awaken the primal wildness in any animal. Even from miles away, upon sensing its presence, the creature would charge over like mad.
But another problem arose in Liu Yi’s mind. If they used fierce blood, it might attract other creatures in the area. The black dragon was already difficult to deal with; what if more demon race creatures appeared?
Seeing Liu Yi deep in thought, July asked, “Do you have any solution?”
Liu Yi nodded at her question and said, “There is indeed a method, but it’s very dangerous. The black dragon is already an elite among dragons, extremely difficult to handle. If we attract more demon race creatures, it will become even harder.”
July asked, “What is it?”
Liu Yi replied, “Fierce blood. I don’t know if you’ve heard of it. It’s the bloodline of the true demons. But I’m afraid it will attract other demon races. You must know that fierce blood has a significant effect on them—at the very least, it drives them mad.”
July was shocked and said, “Where did you get fierce blood? It only exists among the true demons, and they’ve disappeared.” Suddenly, she remembered Liu Yi drawing his sword and blurted out, “Didn’t you say… you’re a true demon?”

Liu Yi looked at July, a fleeting red glow in his eyes as he said coldly, “Otherwise, how would I have the Blood of Fury?”
July’s heart turned icy. After all, the true demons had vanished, and the demon race no longer needed his rule. If the righteous forces of the human world and the dark demonic path learned he was a true demon, they would likely attack him together, for true demons represented the greatest evil in the world, and no race would tolerate their existence.
Liu Yi continued, “Are you scared? The people around you have always been demons, yet you didn’t realize it.”
July calmed down slightly and said, “I’m very surprised, but as for fear, I’m not there yet. The hearts of humans in this world are even darker than those of demons. They suspect and murder each other for fame and profit. Although you’re a demon, I’ve never seen you do anything evil. On the contrary, you even saved me once.”
Liu Yi stared at July and said coldly, “Hmph! That’s because the time hasn’t come yet. One day, you’ll see the horror of demons.”
July was shocked by Liu Yi’s words. The man before her remained as cold as ever, as if no words could melt him. All these days, all she had seen were those weathered and sorrowful eyes…
Liu Yi suddenly drew his long sword and lightly cut his left wrist. Black blood seeped out and dripped downward… yet the wound slowly healed in an instant.
July looked down and asked, “So that’s the Blood of Fury.”
Liu Yi nodded and said, “Let’s go. We need to find a place to hide quickly and assess the situation first.”
Suddenly, the two turned in a different direction and flew away. At the moment they turned, a dragon’s roar echoed across the sky, changing the colors of the wind and clouds. The blue sky was instantly replaced by black clouds…
Liu Yi quickly pointed at a mound and said, “Go down, fast! Go there.” The two swiftly flew down, sheathed their swords, and hid behind the mound.
In an instant, the black clouds in the sky parted to reveal a path. A hundred-zhang-long black dragon slithered downward, its four powerful claws seemingly capable of destroying everything. Its scales shone, illuminating the black ground below. Its red eyes scanned everything, as if trying to find the source of that fierce aura. Its steel-like tail caused sand and stones to fly, trees to break, and mountains to collapse. Its majestic presence terrified anyone who saw it.
Liu Yi said, “I’ll go out in a moment. Stay hidden here. I don’t really know much about what I’ve learned, nor do I know to what extent I can go. I can’t guarantee I can deal with it. If something happens to me, find a way to escape on your own.”
July looked at the man beside her. If it weren’t for that drop of Blood of Fury, she really wouldn’t have believed he was a demon.
Just as Liu Yi was about to appear, another tiger roar erupted, stirring up dust everywhere. Thunder roared across the sky, and the two black clouds immediately collided, accompanied by lightning and thunder. Liu Yi said, “It seems some other divine creature has appeared.”

The two slowly poked their heads out. At the sight before them, they were terrified. Opposite the black dragon appeared a white tiger. The tiger was at least thirty zhang long, its emerald-green eyes fixed on the black dragon. Its white fur was streaked with black, and it had a pair of white wings on its back that allowed it to fly in the air. Its four claws appeared thick and powerful, representing a completely different kind of strength from that of the black dragon. With a roar that shook the entire desolate forest, the white tiger opened its mouth, revealing two-foot-long white teeth that resembled curved swords, looking extremely formidable…

Liu Yi stared at the white tiger, feeling a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen it somewhere before… Yes, it was the image shown in Master Jin Lou’s eyes. The white tiger there wasn’t as big, but it was identical!

At that moment, the weather changed dramatically, and hurricanes arose on the ground. It seemed that Liu Yi’s drop of violent blood had triggered a fierce struggle between dragons and tigers!