Tiger of Wrath!
Mu Qingge retracted her step and thought to herself, ’The Tiger of Wrath you’re talking about, is it the fierce beast nearly as famous as you?’
’Hah~! I am the Ancestor of Fierce Beasts. The Tiger of Wrath is still a bit lacking compared to me. However, the presence of these two spirits is weak. I suppose they aren’t the true bodies. If they were... heh heh...’ Hou laughed gleefully, "today might be your end."
’Thanks for the warning. Anyway, if I die, you’ll be buried with me. No loss.’ Mu Qingge retorted with a faint sarcasm.
A certain prideful rabbit huffed coldly and fell silent.
With Hou’s warning, Mu Qingge became more cautious. She stepped forward, and as she landed between the two ice sculptures of the Tiger of Wrath, a sudden ice-blue light shot out in a line between them, aiming at her.
Mu Qingge quickly pulled her leg back, retreated to the side, and the others followed suit, avoiding the attack.
The ice-blue light struck a distant ice pillar, ’boom,’ the pillar shattered into debris, falling to the ground.
This scene made all five people’s eyes narrow simultaneously.
Yuanyuan withdrew his gaze, looking intently at the two ice sculptures, the vermillion mark between his brows looked particularly striking. He smiled wickedly, pinching his fingers, and walked toward the ice sculptures.
While walking, he said, "Quite capable, huh! I’ll burn you all and see how you’ll block my boss’s path."
"Yuanyuan." Mu Qingge suddenly stepped in front of him, stopping his action.
Yuanyuan asked confusedly, "Boss, is it not good if I burn these guard dogs for you?"
Mu Qingge slowly shook her head and said plainly, "This is the cave dwelling opened by the ancestors of the Mu Clan, specifically designed to hide the Divine Strategy Middle Volume. They wouldn’t stop the descendants of the Mu Clan from entering."
Her gaze lingered over the two ice sculptures of the Tiger of Wrath, "If I’m not mistaken, some trials are needed to enter, right?"
"Descendants of the Mu Clan, we have been waiting for you for over ten thousand years."
Shortly after she spoke, a voice filled with ancient savagery slowly drifted out.
Immediately, the two ice sculptures of the Tiger of Wrath before her began to change, as if coming to life...
Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed, full of vigilance deep in them.
Jiang Li moved to help but was stopped by Mu Chen. "This is the trial for the Young Master. We cannot intervene." He gestured the others to step back, so as not to affect Mu Qingge’s performance.
A moment later, the two ice sculptures of the Tiger of Wrath transformed into lifelike creatures with transparent bodies glowing mildly. They stepped down from the pedestals and stood before Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge’s shoulders tensed, prepared for anything.
’Your Mu Clan ancestors indeed made grand gestures. To guard this place and test you descendants, they actually extracted the Essence of a Tiger of Wrath and divided it in two.’ Hou spoke again.
Mu Qingge felt her heart sink.
If what Hou said was true, then the Essence of this Tiger of Wrath, extracted and trapped here for ten thousand years, must resent the Mu Clan deeply. This trial may not be easy to pass.
"Descendant of the Mu Clan, state your name!" The Tiger of Wrath Essence ordered. Its large eyes, like bronze bells, gazed down coldly and fiercely at Mu Qingge.
"Mu Qingge." Mu Qingge took a deep breath and stated her name.
"Defeat me, and you may enter. Lose, and die." Sure enough, the Tiger of Wrath laid out the simple and brutal rules.
’Little girl, don’t say I didn’t warn you. This Essence is halved, meaning they can sense and support each other. Your difficulty has increased significantly. I suggest you retreat if you’re not sure, and return when you’re stronger.’ Hou advised Mu Qingge.
Retreat and return later?
Mu Qingge shook her head. She didn’t notice the change in Hou’s tone, but responded, "It’s not just me who wants what’s inside. If I retreat now, I may never get it again."
"Hmph, stubborn." Hou grumbled, "I’m telling you, this is a test set by your Mu Clan ancestors for you seekers. No one can intervene. Once someone helps, the trial fails. You need to think it through; losing means death."
"Young Master!"
"Boss!"
"Qingge!"
Mu Qingge’s ears were filled with worried voices from several people.
Mu Qingge’s peripheral vision scanned over the four companions, telling them, "None of you intervene. I’ll handle this myself."
"Be careful."
"Boss, be careful!"
"Young Master, be careful."
This was a battle where no one could help, relying solely on Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge’s right hand flashed with silver light, the Linglong Spear gripped firmly in her hand. She said to Hou, "Since you can’t help in the fight, you must at least know their weaknesses, right?"
Hou paused in silence, then spoke in a stuffy voice, "They are merely Essence, trapped here for thousands of years, their power not even a tenth of before. Think carefully about the rules they just stated."
Rules!
Mu Qingge’s eyes glinted, ’Defeat it and enter, lose and die?’
Defeat to enter!
Mu Qingge realized the meaning. With a slight smile, she addressed the Tiger of Wrath Essence, "Mu Qingge seeks instruction!" With that, she took the initiative, and with a clear whistle, the Linglong Spear pierced toward one of the Tigers of Wrath.
Boom—!
The two Tigers of Wrath entwined around Mu Qingge, completely surrounding her.
In the blink of an eye, countless moves had already been exchanged.
"These Gate Guardian Divine Beasts are impeccable in both attack and defense, supporting each other flawlessly. The Young Master alone finds it hard to break through their encirclement!" Mu Peng said tensely.
Mu Chen nodded, his eyebrows furrowed in seriousness, "It’s up to the Young Master’s fate now."
"Believe in Qingge." Jiang Li said with a deep voice.
Yuanyuan nodded as well, "I believe the boss will definitely win!"
Every time Mu Qingge’s spear tip cut through the air, it brought forth waves of silver light, constantly clashing with the Tigers of Wrath in fierce combat. Soon, their forms became indistinguishable amidst the fight.
Suddenly, Mu Qingge was knocked flying, landing on the ground, making the hearts of the four watching tighten sharply.
But Mu Qingge wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, eyes sparkling with excitement, and declared, "Again!"


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