Chapter 753 - 683: The Ugliest of Pigs

Chapter 753: Chapter 683: The Ugliest of Pigs

As expected of a monster from the War Relics.

It really was a cut above the rest. You couldn’t judge it by normal standards.

’Fine. If you want to follow me, then follow.’

Tu Xiao’an ignored the Skeleton Beast tailing him like a shadow and flew straight into Skeleton Mountain, its surface wreathed in a dense fog.

The moment he entered Skeleton Mountain, the oppressive aura intensified. The surrounding space rippled slightly, like shimmering light on the surface of a lake.

This pressure essentially barred all outsiders, unless one’s Soul Power was strong enough to ignore it.

Tu Xiao’an’s Soul Power happened to be outstanding, so the pressure had little effect on him.

He glanced back at the Skeleton Beast and saw that it seemed completely unaffected by the pressure. In fact, it looked excited, as if it had come home.

It would probably be even happier if Tu Xiao’an gave its axe back.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH...!

Suddenly, countless cold glints shot up toward Tu Xiao’an. He squinted. Damn it, they were all axes.

Axes from Skeleton Beasts.

’Just how many skeletons are in this mountain? Is it an endless supply?’

"Scram!"

A powerful wave of energy blasted from Tu Xiao’an’s body, sending the volley of axes flying. Then, without a moment’s hesitation, he flew deeper into Skeleton Mountain.

The strange thing was, despite the volley of axes, the Skeleton Beast behind him hadn’t spared them a single glance. It seemed to only care about its own.

’Aren’t they all the same?’

Shaking off the stray thought, Tu Xiao’an focused on what he needed to do: find Luo Ziyun as quickly as possible.

The problem was, he was completely unfamiliar with Skeleton Mountain and couldn’t even tell east from west. He sent out his Consciousness Power.

He was shocked. His Consciousness Power wouldn’t spread out. The formless pressure within the mountain was too strong, cutting everything off.

’This is trouble.’ Tu Xiao’an frowned, his expression souring.

Trying to find one person on a thirty-thousand-meter-high mountain was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Besides, this was Skeleton Mountain, part of the War Relics, and it had a notorious reputation. It was filled not only with unheard-of monsters but also with treacherous terrain.

Danger lurked around every corner; even a War God could easily meet their end here.

As he continued to fly, Tu Xiao’an heard many terrifying monster roars echoing from the mountain below. But from his position high up in the dense fog, he couldn’t see anything clearly.

But Tu Xiao’an knew he had to land. The reason was simple... ℴ

The white fog completely obscured his vision, making it impossible to get his bearings. Since he had no target or clue to begin with, continuing to fly through the thick mist would be like running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

Unable to spread his Consciousness Power and unable to fly, Tu Xiao’an was getting a serious headache.

This Skeleton Mountain was really something else.

You couldn’t find a peak this treacherous in the entire Yaoling Mountain Range.

Tu Xiao’an descended, landing on a large rock. He found himself surrounded by plants and trees, but they were all short and had bizarre shapes he’d never seen before.

’What a damn godforsaken place. Even the trees are bizarrely shaped.’ Tu Xiao’an was rendered speechless.

Still, Tu Xiao’an remained vigilant, worried the trees might suddenly awaken and devour him.

In Skeleton Mountain, nothing strange would surprise him at this point.

’Push forward! Deeper!’

Tu Xiao’an didn’t know where Luo Ziyun was, nor did he know where the War Relics site had appeared.

But one thing was certain: she wouldn’t be in the outer areas.

His only chance of finding Luo Ziyun was to plunge headfirst into the heart of Skeleton Mountain.

Then, Tu Xiao’an began to move rapidly through the fog-shrouded forest, his only goal to push deeper, ever deeper.

Half an hour later, Tu Xiao’an looked around. He had absolutely no idea where he was. There was nothing but fog in every direction, and he couldn’t distinguish north from south, east from west.

There was, however, one thing that Tu Xiao’an found very "comforting."

That damn Skeleton Beast was still tailing him like a shadow, impossible to shake.

To be honest, Tu Xiao’an had nearly gotten himself lost.

He was actually starting to admire this Skeleton Beast.

’When it comes to tracking, this thing is dead serious.’

As he went deeper, a sense of unease began to creep in. He couldn’t get his bearings, and everywhere he looked was just dense fog. Gritting his teeth, Tu Xiao’an could only force himself to keep moving forward.

Fortunately, his skill gave him courage. He was no longer the little Snake he used to be.

ROAR...!

Suddenly, Tu Xiao’an heard a tremendous roar. The massive silhouette of a creature loomed in the fog ahead.

It was a monster. A huge beast was lying in wait up ahead.

Tu Xiao’an understood at once.

It was said that Skeleton Mountain was teeming with all sorts of extraordinary monsters.

The Skeleton Beast was merely the most common type of monster on Skeleton Mountain.

But even so, a Skeleton Beast’s combat strength was far greater than that of an ordinary Rank Two creature.

As Tu Xiao’an drew closer, he finally got a clear look at the large monster and his expression turned to one of surprise.

The large monster resembled a pig—a giant one—but it was completely different from any normal pig. It had only three legs, a ferocious face, and a sharp, protruding unicorn horn on its back.

’This pig is even uglier than a pig.’

’I wonder if the system can get an Insight on this monster.’

Tu Xiao’an decided to try.

"DING... Three-legged Black-Scaled Pig, Level 31, Elementary Lord."

’So it really is a pig. The pig of all pigs?’

’Elementary Lord?’

Tu Xiao’an glanced at its Level and mostly understood. This was a Rank Three monster pig, a special breed. Since it was a Lord, he had likely trespassed on its territory.

Just then, Tu Xiao’an noticed the Skeleton Beast behind him was keeping its distance, as if terrified of the Three-legged Black-Scaled Pig.

’Hmph. Lord or not, it’s only Level 31. It’s just trash.’

Tu Xiao’an was in a hurry. Right now, he didn’t care who or what it was. If a God blocked his path, he’d kill a God. If a Divine Buddha stood in his way, he’d kill a Divine Buddha.

"Get lost if you don’t want to die!"

Tu Xiao’an charged forward. If the Three-legged Black-Scaled Pig knew what was good for it and got out of the way, he wouldn’t have to attack.

But...!

ROAR...!

The Three-legged Black-Scaled Pig’s eyes shone with a vicious light. As it rose up on its three legs, it stood as tall as a two-story building.

Suddenly, the howls of countless monsters erupted around Tu Xiao’an, one after another.

Dark silhouettes emerged from the thick fog, their eyes glowing with a vicious light like phantom embers.

In an instant, many more black-scaled pigs appeared. These, however, had only two legs and were of a different class—the Beast General level, equivalent to Rank Two.

’Looks like it won’t let me pass.’ Tu Xiao’an understood instantly. With a single thought, nine Flying Knives, each as thin as a cicada’s wing, appeared around him. With another thought, they shot out. WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH...!

The agonized squeals of countless black-scaled pigs echoed through the area.

’Why bother? Isn’t it nice to be alive?’

Tu Xiao’an watched with a calm, indifferent expression. In less than a minute, all the surrounding black-scaled pigs had fallen. Then, the nine Flying Knives instantly formed a straight line and shot toward the Elementary Lord, the Three-legged Black-Scaled Pig.

CLANG... CLANG... CLANG... CLANG...!

The sharp clang of metal on hide erupted, sending sparks flying. One by one, the nine Flying Knives slammed into the Three-legged Black-Scaled Pig, but astonishingly, they failed to pierce its skin.