Eternal Saber

Chapter 653: Chapter 74: Little Golden Roc

The originally undulating, towering Tianshan Mountain Range unexpectedly had a giant rift ahead.

As if cut by an invisible giant sword, it formed a bottomless abyssal chasm, about several tens of meters wide, unfathomably deep, with cold winds howling, and the mountain walls on both sides smooth and even as if sliced by a sharp blade.

This invisible giant sword not only cleaved the mountain range but also severed part of the Golden-winged Roc’s wing.

Feathers scattered on the ground like golden fragments.

Bright red blood splattered upon the abyssal cliffs.

What kind of power is this?

Such strength is earth-shaking, capable of moving mountains and filling seas without exaggeration!

Even in Emperor Wu or the Sword Sect Masters, Chen Tang had never seen such terrifying power.

Such a scene could be called a miracle.

Even if he cultivated to Third Grade Extreme Realm and forged a Vajra Indestructible Body, facing this abyssal chasm, he still felt deeply shocked, giving rise to an incomparable sense of insignificance.

Let alone him, even could the Emperor Wu or the Sword Sect block such a strike?

This fallen Golden-winged Roc completely disrupted Chen Tang’s previous plans.

It’s likely that Bashish Red Peak hasn’t gone far.

If he hears nothing from the mountain top, he might chase up.

Now, Chen Tang can only search the mountaintop for the Celestial Bodhi’s whereabouts, then hastily leave this place.

Chen Tang searched around nearby, but saw no trace of the Celestial Bodhi.

Most likely, it’s already been picked by someone.

Chen Tang pondered for a moment, decided not to linger, preparing to descend the mountain as quickly as possible from the other side of Tianshan.

At this moment, he felt something, moved beside the Golden-winged Roc’s corpse, and glanced under the intact wing.

There was actually a half-grown young bird, its feathers not yet grown fully, appearing soft and tender, not yet showing golden color.

Its eyes were round and twinkling cautiously, its head adorned with a tuft of golden crests, belonging to the same lineage as the Golden-winged Roc.

A Little Golden Roc?

Chen Tang froze for a moment.

He just had a trace of doubt in his heart.

With the speed of the Golden-winged Roc, if seeing a formidable enemy approaching, it could speed away a thousand miles.

Even if it couldn’t fight head-on, couldn’t it escape?

But upon seeing this Little Golden Roc, Chen Tang suddenly understood.

Most likely, the Little Golden Roc was on Tianshan Peak, and the Golden-winged Roc wouldn’t leave easily out of a protective instinct, choosing to stay and fiercely battle the strong enemy, resulting in its tragic death and dismemberment.

Upon thinking about this, Chen Tang felt even sorrier, sighed softly.

This Little Golden Roc didn’t look big, curled under the Golden-winged Roc’s wings, even shorter than Chen Tang, with a skinny body, guarding its kin’s corpse, not knowing how long it’s been hungry atop the mountain.

"Come with me,"

Chen Tang slowly approached the Little Golden Roc, showing a rather friendly smile, speaking.

On one hand, this Little Golden Roc was too small, without a guardian, it likely couldn’t survive alone in this place.

On the other hand, there was still a Grandmaster below, who might ascend at any moment.

This strong enemy was brought by him, if it implicates the Little Golden Roc, he would feel regretful.

As Chen Tang gradually got closer, the Little Golden Roc’s initially cautious gaze also began to change, its hostility growing stronger, its eyes turned sharp like blades, the few feathers on its neck stood upright, preparing to attack!

Chen Tang stopped quickly, not wanting to cause too much resistance and dislike from the Little Golden Roc.

If there were no Grandmaster below, he could stay here for a few more days, slowly bond with the Little Golden Roc, build trust.

But now, the situation was urgent, his time was limited.

Chen Tang pondered slightly, took out a bottle of elixir pills from his bosom.

These were Primordial Qi Pills from Wusun Country, capable of restoring strength, alleviating fatigue, replenishing Primordial Qi, and could also be used as food.

Chen Tang took out one pill, tossed it in front of the Little Golden Roc, gesturing for it to eat.

The Little Golden Roc just watched cautiously, remaining unmoved.

Chen Tang thought for a moment, took out another pill, put it in his own mouth saying, "See, this thing isn’t poisonous, it’s tasty."

As he spoke, he chewed and swallowed.

The Little Golden Roc still looked quite wary, even retreated somewhat.

But leaning against the Golden-winged Roc’s arm, there wasn’t much space behind.

Chen Tang felt a bit anxious inside.

If they continued to stand off like this, when would it end?

Chen Tang took out another Primordial Qi Pill, walked towards the Little Golden Roc, planning to feed it by hand, making ’tweet tweet’ sounds.

He hadn’t raised a bird before, let alone such a bird.

Used ’tweet tweet’ sounds in past to tease dogs; hopefully it would work now.

Man and bird were getting closer.

Chen Tang extended his arm, inching closer and handing over the Primordial Qi Pill, whispering, "Eat, go ahead and eat."

The Little Golden Roc suddenly darted its head forward and pecked him viciously!

Hiss!

Chen Tang winced in pain, gasping, and his hand shook, causing the Primordial Qi Pill to fall to the ground.

He withdrew his hand and saw that his palm was pecked and bleeding by the Little Golden Roc.

"You beast, you don’t know what’s good for you!"

Chen Tang couldn’t help but curse.

Immediately, a thought stirred in his heart.

Even an Innate Expert might not be able to hurt him, yet this Little Golden Roc was so formidable that a casual peck broke through his Vajra Indestructible Body.

At this moment, Chen Tang heard a strange sound behind him, as if someone was approaching cautiously.

"Not good, that Bashish followed!"

Chen Tang was startled.

Forcing this Little Golden Eagle away was clearly unrealistic.

In a flash of thought, Chen Tang sighed inwardly, "Let it be."

He couldn’t worry about much else, the only thing he could do was to lure Bashish Red Peak away.

Whether this Little Golden Eagle could survive here was up to its own fate.

Chen Tang ran to the other side of the mountain range before turning back to look.

He saw the figure of Bashish Red Peak standing there.

He clearly also saw the corpse of the Golden-Winged Roc, his face full of shock.

"You old beast, you’re truly relentless!"

Fearing that this person would discover the Little Golden Roc, Chen Tang suddenly cursed and turned to run.

The barbarians took beasts as their totems, most taboo was others calling them animals.

"Let’s see where you can run!"

Bashish Red Peak snapped back to his senses, furious, shouted angrily, and chased after him.

Chen Tang ran downhill.

After running a short distance, he looked back to see that Bashish Red Peak had not chased down the mountain.

Chen Tang frowned slightly, a trace of unease rising in his heart.

"Hahahaha!"

At this time, a loud laugh came from the mountain top: "Good, good, good, it turns out that this Exotic Beast left a descendant, truly a blessing for my Barbarian Race!"

Chen Tang sighed inwardly.

That Little Golden Roc ultimately couldn’t be hidden away.

Fortunately, Bashish Red Peak was occupied with the Little Golden Roc, unable to pursue him further.

His crisis was unexpectedly averted in another way.

However...

Chen Tang hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.

Never mind, he initially wanted to take that Little Golden Roc away, but it ended up pecking him instead, leaving his heart a bit cold, their fate just wasn’t meant to be.

Whether the Little Golden Roc lived or died had nothing to do with him.

If he returned now, he couldn’t defeat Bashish Red Peak, it would be courting death.

"Damn you, feathered beast dared to bite me, first let you suffer a bit!"

On the mountain top, Bashish Red Peak suddenly cursed angrily.

In the next moment, accompanied by the sound of Qi Force clashing, the Little Golden Roc let out a series of mournful cries.

The Little Golden Roc hadn’t fully grown its feathers, how could it be a match for the Grandmaster?

Chen Tang had already taken a few steps forward, hearing this sound, suddenly paused, silent, with Sword Intent surging in his chest, about to burst forth, his gaze growing sharper.

The misfortune that befell the Little Golden Roc was all because of him.

Even if they were unrelated, leaving just like that was truly heartless.

The Little Golden Roc had just lost a parent and was heartbroken at the time, pecking him was understandable.

What an innocent creature to suffer such a disaster?

Chen Tang, Chen Tang, you’re safe, but at the expense of the Little Golden Roc, even if you escape alive, how can your conscience be at peace?

How can you be worthy of the Eternal Saber in your chest!

Chen Tang hesitated for a long time, his blood boiling, driven by a thought, he suddenly ran back!

"Damn it, being foolish again!"

Chen Tang cursed inwardly, yet did not stop his footsteps.