Plundering the Heavens

Chapter 313: Who Dares Bully My Bird?

The sword light from Xu Linyun naturally couldnt block off all the attacks converging from all over the skyeven just the forces rippling outward were enough to place her in great danger.

Power wasnt something that became strong or weak based on a persons thoughts, it had always been the most unbiased force within the realm of cultivation. However, even as the spells covered every inch of the area, Xu Linyun didnt get torn into pieces as shed expected, as though something peculiar was about to occur.

Just as the cultivators tried to fight their way into the formation, it actually opened up on its own. Golden rays of light with an endless gust of wind swept out with nearly enough power to cut down everything in its path.

What rushed out had power that defied description and it gleamed like a small sun. Within only a few breaths, it covered Xu Linyun before sweeping like a tidal wave in all directions and spreading like a wildfire to burn away all the spells and force the cultivators to retreat.

Oh my god, are you hurt? If that little bastard knew I wounded you, hed definitely roast me an anxious voice rose up near Xu Linyuns ears.

Xu Linyuns mind blanked out before she realized she was actually on top of a giant crows back. The crow flew in the air with an intimidatingly wide wingspan and a body covered in golden feathers that shined as though gold was flowing beneath. This natural flow of Qi was terrifying to the core, but the most shocking thing of all for Xu Linyun was that she heard a voice coming from the golden crows mouth. Wasnt this a spirit beast? How could a spirit beast speak? And why did that voice sound so familiar?

You youre Shidi Fangs mount. Xu Linyun finally recognized this golden crow as Fang Xings mount, although it was clearly much larger than before.

The golden crow was rather annoyed by this and cursed, What mount? How rude, Im his sworn brother!

Xu Linyun was dazed for a moment but didnt have time to ask in detail. Wheres Shidi Fang?

How the hell would I know where he is? the golden crow sighed.

Although Xu Linyun had many questions, she didnt have time to ask. Everyone whod been guarding the swamp looked up towards the golden crow in surprise, and it didnt take long before the crow was recognized as the little demons mount. The little demon had ridden on this golden crow while covered in a golden cloud to kill the four Huangfu clan ambassadors.

Ye Guyins gaze chilled when she saw the golden crow. Shed seen this crow during the shouting match she had with the little demon who was hidden within the cloud of gold. After the person inside the cloud mentioned how hed stolen her undergarments, his identity had been confirmed and shed been trying to capture and kill him at all costs ever since.

The sight of the golden crow filled some people with joy and someone shouted out, The golden crow has come out alone! The little demon must still be inside the formation!

The little demon and this sneaky bird didnt leave each others side, and the others were even more certain the little demon was inside the formation now. The little demon was always covered in a golden cloud that hid him away and allowed only his voice to be heard, but this golden crow was so large the cloud couldnt cover it completely and it had been spotted upon occasion. Since the golden crow was here, it meant the little demon had to be nearby as well.

The golden crow was rather sly. After seeing people make their own assumptions and guesses, he played along and yelled into the formation, Youve made yourself an enemy of the Huangfu clan, little demon, and Im not going to stay with you anymore; go solve it all yourself! Im going to cut all ties with you. He then flew off with Xu Linyun on his back, as though he was discarding loyalty for the sake of righteousness.

Hehe, this little demon is at his paths end. Even his mount has betrayed him someone laughed while raising their weapons, still trying to get inside the formation to capture the little demon inside.

The golden crow was overjoyed to see this and continued flying away. Human cultivators, heh. Aside from that clever bandit of a little bastard, all the others are stupid and foolish.

Before he could finish his thoughts, a golden shadow flashed in front of his path. It was a young man with an overbearing demeanor, brows as sharp as swords, beaming eyes, and a golden robe upon his body. It was naturally Prince Chu Huang, and his gaze was a bit peculiar as he looked to the golden crow with a half smile. Beast brother, what might your cultivation level be?

This left the golden crow feeling quite bitter. The other cultivators had started going inside the formation and theyd see through his deception soon, yet someone just had to block his path of escape. Why do you care about whatever cultivation Iyour grandpahave? Hurry and get out of my way!

Prince Chu Huang coldly smiled. From the looks of it, youre only in Spirit Stage. Im just curious how can you speak despite being only in Spirit Stage?

The golden crow was surprised at this and only just realized hed exposed himself. Damn your uncles golden turtle egg bastard, are you so bored youre worried about whether I can speak human or not? Iyour grandpahave already cut all ties with that little bastard. Hurry and go kill him, hes the one who killed the Huangfu clans ambassadors. It has nothing to do with me; all Ive done is keep watch. As he spoke, his wings fluttered and he violently threw himself towards Prince Chu Huang.

Theres nothing wrong with you staying until after weve found the little demon! Prince Chu Huang yelled while curving his fingers into a claw. Golden flames floated up like golden tornados to push towards the crow and try to force him to retreat. When the golden crow saw this, he toughened himself up, shook his body to cause a dozen or so feathers to rise up and cover Xu Linyun, and then thrust himself directly towards the golden flames in the air.

BOOM !

The crows body straightened to a point and a huge gust of wind followed, actually scattering Prince Chu Huangs golden flames all over the place. Some of the flames had fallen onto the crows body, but they only slipped off his golden feathers without causing any damage.

This left Prince Chu Huang surprised. What a powerful body this crow beast must have! He didnt spend much time thinking about it before dodging the attackhe had a feeling it would be quite unpleasant for him if such an attack merely grazed him. After dodging to the side, he used his hands to create the image of a golden dragon to entangle the crow while loudly shouting out, The golden crow is the little demon, the little demon is the golden crow!

Prince Chu Huang had realized this well in advance. Chu Taishang had sent him a message earlier telling him Fang Xiaojiu was Fang Xing, and the Snowy Mountain group had later ended up coming across Fang Xing with a mountain separating them. It was during the quarrel between Fang Xing and Ye Guyin that he noticed something peculiar: nobody saw the little demon in person and only heard him speak, with only this giant golden crow showing itself from time to time.

Ye Guyin had been so furious when the secret of her stolen undergarments was publicly exposed that she formed a firm belief the little monster had to be hiding inside the golden mist. Shed unintentionally confirmed the identity of the fake Fang Xing, but Prince Chu Huang wouldnt make such a mistake. He knew from the beginning this Fang Xing was a fake and had always paid extra attention to try to figure out who this fake Fang Xing truly was.

After this back and forth with the golden crow, Prince Chu Huang finally determined it was this crow whod been faking Fang Xing all along. Although he didnt know why this strange bird was able to speak, if someone were to pay a little more attention to the tone of his words, theyd be able to confirm this bird was closely mimicking the little demon with a rude and bastardly tone that was very similar.

After realizing how tough the crows body was, Prince Chu Huang no longer wished to fight it head-on and instead tried to incite the other cultivators into attacking it instead. Once the birds Qi and energy had been worn down enough, hed simply go and snatch up the final gain at the end.

This golden crow was still very valuable, after all. It was the one whod killed the four ambassadors, and once he captured and handed it over to the Nine Songs Tribe, hed surely be granted another summons for the Sword Mound. After that, all hed need to do is sort out the real Fang Xing to get another Sword Embryo, and then hed try for the Gods Bridge again to enter the Mysterious Domains depths and leave his name behind on the list.

What? The golden crow is the little demon? All the cultivators below were surprised and a little confused by Prince Chu Huangs words, but those who were a bit quicker on their feet began to understand and flew upwards to block the golden crows path.

Prince Chu Huang rested both of his hands behind his back and sneered. This golden crow was faking at being the little demon. This bird is the real culprit. He wasnt planning on attacking anymore; he was planning going on being the fisherman who profited from the sandpiper grappling with the clam. His battle prowess was large enough hed be able to snatch the golden crow from everyone else with a simple movement, after all, and since he had to contend with the real Fang Xing, it wouldnt be a good idea to waste too much strength here.

The golden crow was faking the little demon? Is this some kind of joke?

If youre uncertain, why not go into the formation and see if theres anybody inside?

The cultivators all became unsettled. Some believed Prince Chu Huang and flew up to stop the golden crow, and a few others went for the formation instead. There was still a final unbroken formation flag remaining on the path leading into the formation that kept the cultivators from going inside, but how long could a single formation flag last under such force? A few mere breaths at best.

Sh*t, sh*t, Im all done for the golden crow desperately cried to himself while looking at the cultivators scattered about. Once the cultivators go inside, theyd naturally see no one was within the formation and his deception would be revealed. This golden-robed bastard had been sharp enough to focus on him and hadnt allowed him to escape.

BOOM !

Many of the present cultivators had gone for the formation. Just as they arrived close to the entrance, however, a low explosive noise rang out and a terrifying black smog rushed over, turning into a terrifying beastly cloud. Within the cloud was a countless number of beast spirits that dipped in and out of view while scattering out in all directions like an army.

Someone let out an arrogant laugh, although the source couldnt be seen amidst the black smog surrounding the formation. Hahaha, Fang Xing is here! Who dares bully my bird and Shijie Linyun!