Chapter 544 - 451: The Tiger King’s Terror, the Ancestor’s Shock

After all, the Golden Eagle Race was circling overhead, and even the Golden Eagle Ancestor had descended. Under such circumstances, how could he remain calm?

The Tiger King Great Dominator’s aura had been secretly gathering, never slackening for a moment. He knew battle was inevitable, and this was a perfect chance to see for himself the strength of the Nine-tailed Fox—another one of the Eight Great Dominators, and one of the stronger ones at that.

He was prepared to kill. If he could just eliminate the Nine-tailed Fox and break out, he might be able to escape the Golden Eagle Race’s blockade.

He had actually discovered a secret passage in his territory. By entering it, he could reach a far-off place. He’d still be in the Primitive Ancient Forest, but at least the Golden Eagle Race wouldn’t be able to track him for a while.

By the time the Golden Eagle Race managed to find him, he might have already left their territory and moved on to the lands of other True Dominators. Or perhaps he’d have left the Primitive Ancient Forest entirely to try his luck in places like Tai Lake.

With this plan in mind, the Tiger King Great Dominator knew he had to kill the Nine-tailed Fox. He needed to prevent a pursuit that could lead to an unwanted fight and risk a cave-in.

However, the Nine-tailed Fox had no idea about the many thoughts racing through his mind, and Jiang Qiu couldn’t read minds either. He simply nodded and said, "The Golden Eagle Race demons are already watching. There’s no need to hesitate."

This battle was no longer simply about killing the Tiger King Great Dominator to seize his hoarded resources and Spirit Fruits. Its significance had changed.

Yes, the original plan was simply to kill Great Dominators one by one and take their Spirit Fruits. But now, the Golden Eagle Race had caught on, and even the Golden Eagle Ancestor’s aura had appeared.

This meant they would have to face the Golden Eagle Race next. If they didn’t display some of their strength, there would be even more trouble.

In Jiang Qiu’s eyes, the Tiger King Great Dominator was merely a whetstone. The main goal was to demonstrate their power to the Golden Eagle Race. If their opponents knew what was good for them, then all would be well. It wasn’t as if he had to kill, kill, kill.

The previous two Great Dominators he’d killed simply hadn’t known what was good for them. They had even attacked first, so he had merely acted in self-defense.

Now, the Tiger King also seemed eager to fight, which Jiang Qiu found amusing. ’Many Great Demons don’t understand just how vast the gap in strength can be. Even without the Nine-tailed Fox revealing more of her aura, her immense power is undeniable. The very act of daring to invade this territory is a testament to that strength.

’After all, would any member of the Demon Race who lacked sufficient power truly dare to come here looking for trouble?’

Jiang Qiu had no desire to know what was going on inside the Tiger King Great Dominator’s head. He just glanced up at the unseen sky above and sighed inwardly, ’Their speed is pretty fast.’

He was referring to the Golden Eagle Race. Their reaction time was impressively fast. He had only killed two Great Dominators, and they had already caught on. They were so decisive that their Ancestor had even mobilized. A large number of Dominators and Great Dominators were gathering; he estimated there were several thousand among them who had achieved Opening Spirit Veins.

A lineup like this was nothing short of grand; it was the kind of force one would assemble to conquer the territory of another True Dominator. It spoke volumes about how decisive the Ancestor was.

’Shouldn’t this kind of Great Demon normally send a subordinate to test the waters first? Then, after they die, send a slightly stronger one? And only after they’ve all been defeated and he can’t take it anymore, finally show up himself?’

’But in the end, I barely made a move—oh wait, the *Nine-tailed Fox* barely made a move—and he’s already brought out his entire nest. Is this really the kind of Great Demon Ancestor who’s been undefeated for thousands, even tens of thousands of years?’

’He doesn’t have an ounce of the invincible arrogance you’d expect from an Ancestor. Instead, he’s a paragon of caution. He’s been here for a while now, yet he’s not coming down to make a grand entrance. Is he just going to wait quietly for the fight to start so he can estimate our combat strength?’

I have to admit, this Ancestor is pretty cautious. He isn’t throwing his weight around based on his Realm and power. Clearly, he’s seen a thing or two and knows there’s always a bigger fish in the sea.

With that thought, Jiang Qiu hesitated no more. He vaulted down to the ground. The Nine-tailed Fox beside him also stopped holding back. A spiritual light flashed, and her form fluttered like a colorful butterfly, transforming into a woman of peerless beauty. "I await my master’s command."

The moment she transformed, she took a single step forward, her perfect, bare feet touching the ground. She began to walk, unhurried, toward the distant Tiger King Great Dominator. Her aura climbed higher and higher, as if a True God was unleashing its full power, the shackles that suppressed it finally breaking loose.

In that instant, the Tiger King Great Dominator’s pupils contracted to pinpricks. The fur all over his body bristled, and his heart began to pound so violently it felt unstoppable!

As a Super Great Demon at the Half-Step Transformation Realm, his perception of the Transformation Realm was something ordinary members of the Demon Race could never comprehend. He knew exactly what kind of metamorphosis awaited those who crossed that threshold.

After all, the Golden Eagle Ancestor himself had used his Transformation Realm power to secure a monopoly over this vast territory, becoming its one and only True Dominator!

Every Great Demon who had dared to oppose the Golden Eagle Ancestor back then had either been killed or driven away. Such was the monopolizing power of the Transformation Realm.

’With power like that, what couldn’t you accomplish?’

The Tiger King Great Dominator dreamed of crossing that threshold, of gaining the power to ensure his own survival and become a True Dominator himself. But he was still a long way off. And what’s more, he was now sensing that very aura from the Nine-tailed Fox—one of his peers among the Eight Great Dominators!

It was too potent. So potent that she couldn’t have just entered the Transformation Realm. With this level of power, one could only imagine how heaven-defying the Nine-tailed Fox’s Talent must be.

’Wait, can this be explained by Talent alone?’

’Impossible! Even with heaven-defying Talent, one shouldn’t be this powerful. What kind of Cultivation path has she discovered? Why is she so strong!’

The Tiger King Great Dominator was trembling from head to toe. The moment the Nine-tailed Fox stopped suppressing her aura, he was seized by fear. He felt like an ant facing the scorching sun; he didn’t stand a chance. The only thought in his mind was to run.

CRACK!

In the blink of an eye, the Tiger King Great Dominator’s legs coiled and then exploded with power. He was about to unleash a thunderous burst of speed to flee directly to the heart of his territory, find his secret cave, and escape!

He no longer cared about the Spirit Fruits or anything else. He had only one thought: survive. And with his explosive power, there was virtually no one who could stop him.

After all, the Tiger King Great Dominator was the strongest of the Eight Great Dominators. His claws could tear through anything, and his astonishing leaping ability allowed him to evade any attack.

Even if the Golden Eagle Ancestor came to catch him personally, he wouldn’t necessarily succeed, because this forest was his home turf.

So, the Tiger King Great Dominator made his escape. His leap was so sudden, so unexpected, that most of the Golden Eagle Race didn’t even have time to react.

In that moment, even the Golden Eagle Ancestor was stunned. He sensed the Tiger King Great Dominator’s absolute resolve to flee, and he also sensed the power of the Nine-tailed Fox!

It all happened in an instant. Before the Ancestor himself could even react, the Tiger King Great Dominator had already made his escape, his body flying nearly ten meters into the air. But the Nine-tailed Fox merely flicked her slender index finger in his direction.

The gesture looked light and slow, as if she were merely stirring the air. But in that one motion, her fingertip trailed a red streamer of light, seeming to pull a blood-red Spider Silk from the very air. SWISH! In the distance, the Tiger King Great Dominator, who had just been airborne, suddenly tumbled to the ground, scattered into innumerable chunks.

SPLATTER.

The chunks of flesh slammed into the ground and trees. It was as if he had simply fallen apart in mid-air—a completely stunning sight!

At that moment, the Golden Eagle Ancestor’s pupils contracted. He had witnessed the entire process, and a complex look washed over his face. ’If I were to face an attack like that,’ he wondered, ’how could I possibly defend myself?’