Chapter 70: Stealing the Crimson Faced Tiger, Bloodline Ancestral Reversion

Zhou Chen did not stop for a moment. He pushed the movement technique, White Rainbow Pierces the Sun, to its limit, his figure pulling a blurry white shadow across the rugged mountain ridges.

Deep within Tiger Howl Ridge, ancient trees reached for the sky and vines were gnarled like dragons. Roars of beasts rose and fell, and a thick, primal aura permeated everywhere.

Deducing from the information about the Opportunity, Zhou Chen quickly locked onto the target area and arrived at a hidden basin surrounded by giant mountain rocks.

Zhou Chen held his breath, and the Divine Concealment Art quietly began to operate.

Like a withered leaf, he landed soundlessly on the gnarled branch of a massive ancient tree. Through the layers of foliage, he looked down into the basin below.

A moment later, he found a pitch-black cave entrance about several zhang high.

The massive paw prints near the entrance and the distinct, rank smell of a predator lingering in the air both revealed that a very fierce Yao Beast frequented this place.

This is it!

After waiting patiently for about half an hour, a roar that shook the mountain forest came from deep within the distant woods.

The sound was like thunder, carrying a hint of imperceptible irritability.

That was the adult Crimson Faced Tiger out hunting for food!

The adult Crimson Faced Tiger isn't here!

An Opportunity!

Zhou Chen's gaze focused, and his figure slid down like a ghost. His toes tapped lightly on the protruding rocks, and with a few flashes, he avoided the vines at the cave entrance and entered the cave soundlessly.

Although the light inside the cave was very dim, Zhou Chen's vision could see everything clearly.

Deep in the cave, on a massive beast nest made of dried animal skins and straw, a Crimson Faced Tiger cub about the size of a small calf, covered in crimson fur, was curled up and sleeping soundly.

Its entire body was like fire, and the slender golden markings on its forehead faintly emitted a shimmering light in the darkness, looking extraordinarily majestic.

Wisps of pure blood energy emanated from its body, causing even Zhou Chen to feel somewhat surprised.

However, time was pressing. Zhou Chen did not hesitate at all, flashing to the side of the nest in an instant.

With gentle but quick movements, he gathered the cub into his arms.

Perhaps sensing that Zhou Chen had no ill intent, the aura of the Acquired Dao Body on him also gave it a sense of closeness.

The cub only let out a muddled whimper, smacked its lips, and did not struggle violently.

The moment Zhou Chen succeeded, the System's notification sounded simultaneously.

[Ding! Successfully intercepted Lin Feng's Opportunity—Mutated Crimson Faced Tiger cub! Triggered thousand-fold return! Reward: Saint Grade Low Grade Bloodline Ancestral Reversion Pill ×1!]

Zhou Chen was delighted; it was actually an Ancestral Reversion Pill that could enhance a Yao Beast's Bloodline.

The refinement method for this kind of Medicinal Pill had long been lost. Even if a single one appeared, it would drive the Cultivators of the major Sects into a frenzy.

After all, a Yao Beast's Lifespan is far greater than a human's. If used properly, one could perhaps nurture another Divine Beast to protect a Sect for a thousand years.

Even in a Holy Land, an Ancestral Reversion Pill is extremely rare.

But sensing that the Crimson Faced Tiger was about to return, Zhou Chen quickly left the cave.

A moment later, he found a deserted corner nearby and entered the Guiyi Secret Realm with the cub.

In the next instant, Zhou Chen without hesitation took out the pill that had just appeared in his hand.

The moment the Ancestral Reversion Pill appeared, an extremely ancient aura spread out. Mysterious silver halos flowed over the surface of the pill, and the mere wisps of pill Qi caused the blood and Qi in Zhou Chen's body to boil slightly.

But Zhou Chen also knew this wasn't for him to eat. The earlier a Yao Beast consumes an Ancestral Reversion Pill, the higher the degree of Bloodline ancestral reversion will be.

He immediately stuffed this priceless pill directly into the mouth of the still eye-closed Crimson Faced Tiger cub.

The pill melted upon entry, turning into a streak of light that slid into the cub's belly.

In an instant—

"Aow… ROAR!!!"

A tiger roar, different from the previous milky sounds and containing a hint of terrifying pressure, suddenly erupted from the cub's throat!

Crimson light, like a volcanic eruption, burst forth from the Mutated Crimson Faced Tiger cub, as if it were about to set the entire Secret Realm ablaze!

The cub roared in pain within the light, but its body swelled rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye!

The crimson fur quickly melted and reshaped within the light, transforming into pieces of red diamond-shaped crystal armor that looked as if they were carved from gemstones, tightly covering every inch of its body!

In the blink of an eye, the Crimson Faced Tiger cub's size grew from that of a calf to the size of an adult elephant from his past life!

And the originally golden fine line on its forehead was now burning furiously, turning into a majestic flame totem, faintly emitting a terrifying pressure that would make all beasts submit!

It snapped its eyes open! The aura on its body had shockingly reached the first level of Core Formation!

The originally ignorant beast pupils were gone, replaced by a pair of deep and intelligent eyes!

Scales like red crystal battle armor and the rising flame totem between its brows—this was precisely the legendary ancient variant, the Red Flame Crystal Tiger!

It let out a low roar and immediately locked onto Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen's heart tightened slightly, and he prepared himself for any sudden changes.

However, to his surprise, the Red Flame Crystal Tiger's massive head affectionately nuzzled against him.

A low "purr-purr" sound came from its throat from time to time, and the look in its eyes as it watched Zhou Chen was full of attachment and gratitude, like a well-behaved kitten.

The next moment, the Red Flame Crystal Tiger forced out a red mark from the flame totem on its forehead, which flew into Zhou Chen's spiritual sense.

Zhou Chen felt as if his Soul had established a connection with the Red Flame Crystal Tiger, as if its life and death were now within his instant control.

"Little fellow, you're quite sensible. I thought I'd have to give you a beating first."

Stroking the Red Flame Crystal Tiger's forehead, Zhou Chen said to it with a smile.

Seeing that the evolution was complete, Zhou Chen hurried to intercept the next Opportunity, leading the Red Flame Crystal Tiger out of the Guiyi Secret Realm.

Who would have thought that just as Zhou Chen and the Red Flame Crystal Tiger appeared in the outside world…

"ROAR—!!!"

A furious tiger roar tore through the sky!

Simultaneously, a massive figure carrying boundless rage charged toward them!

It was none other than that adult Crimson Faced Tiger returning from its hunt!

Because it couldn't find the Crimson Faced Tiger cub in the cave, this adult Crimson Faced Tiger had gone mad, following the cub's scent all the way here.

Upon discovering that the Crimson Faced Tiger cub's scent had vanished, this adult Crimson Faced Tiger had actually squatted on the spot for several hours.

The terrifying Yao power of the seventh level of Golden Core erupted without reservation, deadlocked onto Zhou Chen!

"ROAR—!"

The Red Flame Crystal Tiger beside Zhou Chen immediately stepped forward, its massive body unhesitatingly blocking Zhou Chen!

The Red Flame Crystal Tiger also let out a roar carrying an ancient aura. The familiar voice and scent caused the charging adult Crimson Faced Tiger's body to pause slightly.

The adult Crimson Faced Tiger's blood-red eyes stared fixedly at the burning flame totem on the Red Flame Crystal Tiger's forehead, then at the pure crimson crystal armor on its body, its eyes filled with unbelievable confusion and shock.

That familiar throb and the pressure originating from the depths of its Bloodline made it not dare to act rashly.

The Red Flame Crystal Tiger growled lowly again, its voice becoming a bit softer. Then, it even took the initiative to turn around and gently sweep its thick, crystal-armored tail across the adult Crimson Faced Tiger's side.