Chapter 2917: Gods and Mortals (2)

Mo Hua felt a bit worried and wanted to enter the cave to take a look, but the tigresses stood in front of the entrance, their eyes fierce, not letting Mo Hua in.

Killing intent rose in Mo Hua’s eyes.

Just then, a dignified low growl sounded and a terrifying demonic power surged from the cave, as a massive Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger of Third Grade appeared before Mo Hua, releasing a powerful pressure.

This was the oppressive force of a Third Grade Golden Core King of Demons, so intense it was almost suffocating.

Ordinary cultivators would hardly dare face such monster beasts.

Yet Mo Hua looked calmly at the fierce tiger, his indifferent gaze containing the divine might worshipped by the masses and the authority to control the life and death of countless cultivators.

This was a confrontation between a King of Demons and the "deity" and "king" among humans.

Man and tiger just quietly stared at each other.

After a moment, the Third Grade Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger slowly lowered its eyelids and turned aside to clear the path.

Mo Hua retracted his aura and walked into the cave.

Inside the cave, the big tiger lay on the ground, seemingly trying hard to suppress something, looking pained, barely alive, no longer possessing its former majestic presence.

Noticing the newcomer, the big tiger raised its eyes to find Mo Hua, its once dull gaze instantly brightening.

Mo Hua then felt a sudden pang of sorrow.

He stepped forward, stroked the big tiger’s head, and sensed its demonic power, immediately understanding the problem.

The big tiger was indeed about to make a breakthrough soon.

In fact, it should have broken through long ago. But, for some unknown reason, it forcefully suppressed its demonic power, remaining in the Second Grade Mountain Realm, unwilling to breakthrough.

It had been suppressed for so long that its demonic power was reversing, already starting to damage its demon veins.

If it continued like this, its entire foundation of demonic power would be ruined.

Mo Hua sighed, knowing that the delay could no longer continue.

The big tiger must migrate soon to the Third Grade Mountain Realm; without the Heavenly Dao suppression, it might continue to break through realms.

Mo Hua immediately took out a Bone Scroll, issuing a series of orders to Iron Skill Bone.

Before long, Iron Skill Bone led a group of people, pulling a giant beast cage, and headed into the deep mountains.

Soon after, Iron Skill Bone and his group encountered these tiger demons in the deep mountains.

Especially when they saw the big tiger, half-black and half-white, on the verge of breakthrough like a "Holy Beast," everyone’s face showed an expression of undeniable shock.

They did not know that deep in Wutu Mountain, such a number of tiger demons was hidden.

Even more perplexing was that these tiger demons truly obeyed the orders of the Shaman Lord.

Moreover, they obeyed under no "restraint" or "control," listening to the Shaman Lord’s commands.

Their hearts were filled with fright and astonishment.

Iron Skill Bone’s pupils also vibrated with shock.

But having followed Mo Hua for so long, witnessing many incredible things, he knew what should be asked and what should not be asked.

Mo Hua instructed the barely alive big tiger to walk into the beast cage on its own and had Iron Skill Bone and a group of barbarian cultivators pull the cart, taking the big tiger for migration.

The mighty Third Grade Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger did not obstruct Mo Hua either.

It seemingly knew that Mo Hua was rescuing the "big tiger," not only refraining from obstruction but instead following Mo Hua from afar, as if tailing or serving as a "protector," with unknown intentions.

And behind the Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger, a dozen fierce tigresses also followed closely.

Thus on this day, everyone in Wutu Mountain witnessed the Shaman Lord emerging from the deep mountains, followed by a group of extremely terrifying king demons.

These barbarian cultivators all showed faces full of shock and awe, kneeling to pay homage.

They worshipped both the Shaman and the fierce tiger symbolizing the Royal Court.

In their minds, this was yet another "divine sign" of the Shaman Lord.

...

With time being critical and the big tiger’s condition not looking good, Mo Hua didn’t linger but urged Iron Skill Bone and the others to speed up.

The group, along with a pack of tigers, thus under Mo Hua’s guidance, left the Wutu Mountain Realm, traveling along the "Holy Pattern Road" paved by the Thick Earth Formation, returning to the Vermilion Bird Mountain Realm.

Upon arriving at the Vermilion Bird Mountain Realm, the pressure from the Heavenly Dao eased abruptly, and Mo Hua heaved a sigh of relief, immediately ordering the people to find a nearby hill for the big tiger to inhabit.

Simultaneously, Lugu, along with a group of Golden Core Shugubu, and Chi Feng and a group of Golden Core Danque Tribe members, totaling more than thirty Golden Core barbarian cultivators, had also arrived in advance as per Mo Hua’s order, to provide assistance.

Seeing so many tiger demons accompanying Mo Hua, they all showed expressions of astonishment and bewilderment.

Tiger demons of the Great Wilderness were kings among demons, symbolizing the Royal Family, possessing powerful demonic power.

In their lifetime, they had never seen so many fierce tiger demons gathered together.

Even more remarkable was that these tiger demons could be so docile without any restraints.

Mo Hua didn’t explain much, he simply said: "You protectors, guard the surroundings and don’t let anyone disturb us."

"Yes, Shaman," Lugu cupped his hands in response.

Then, the thirty Golden Core barbarian cultivators encircled the entire mountain top, simultaneously isolating the female tigers.

Mo Hua placed the Big Tiger on the mountain top and personally drew a formation, surrounding it.

He also prepared a lot of grilled food for the Big Tiger and crushed some blood-enhancing pills, scattering them on the meat.

Mo Hua patted the Big Tiger’s head and whispered:

"This is the Third Grade Mountain Realm, you must breakthrough here, I will guard outside for you, don’t worry about anyone disturbing you."

The Big Tiger gave Mo Hua an affectionate look, revealing some attachment amidst its weak expression.

It extended a large paw, gently pulling Mo Hua, as if asking him not to leave.

Mo Hua was taken aback, feeling a warmth in his heart.

As the saying goes, those not of my clan are surely of a different heart.

He was human, the Big Tiger was a monster beast.

Monster beasts are bloodthirsty, spending their lives in bloody battles, very dangerous, and breakthrough is extremely perilous.

Each breakthrough is akin to passing through "Ghost Gate."

If successful, all is well, but if they fail and damage their vital energy, they enter a period of weakness, likely being devoured skin and bones by other monster beasts.

Even if successful, if they cannot quickly find a safe place to heal, they could be found by enemies and fall into a deadly trap.

Therefore, when monster beasts break through realms, it’s often their most dangerous phase in life.

And in such life-threatening circumstances, the Big Tiger didn’t trust other tiger demons, yet it was willing to let this "human" accompany by its side...

Mo Hua felt the weight in his heart grow.

He spoke softly, "Alright, I will stay here and guard your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, the Big Tiger relaxed and slowly got up, pushing the food Mo Hua prepared into its mouth, chewing and swallowing slowly.

Outside, the third-grade Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger suddenly became agitated, pacing back and forth with murderous intent gleaming in its eyes.

Mo Hua noticed this hint of hostility, his gaze slightly changed, instructing Lugu and others to guard strictly, preventing those female tigers from rushing into the mountain top.

On the other side, the Big Tiger was still eating monster meat.

It seemed like it hadn’t eaten for a long time, whether due to lack of food or intentionally fasting, thus appearing exceptionally weak.

Now, with the food given by Mo Hua, it felt assured to eat.

The Big Tiger continued to eat, flesh transforming into blood qi, being absorbed by its demonic body.

Its demonic power gradually rejuvenated, its physique strengthened, and its aura increased bit by bit.

And its realm started to loosen gradually.

Just then, an extremely violent tiger roar suddenly echoed from outside the cave.

Mo Hua went to the cave entrance to look outside and saw that the Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger, along with a dozen female tigers, were all bursting with demonic power, eyes fierce, staring at the mountain top where the Big Tiger was.

The Big Tiger was breaking through.

Yet, these tiger demons were all enraged.

Mo Hua frowned and instructed Lugu, "Stop them."

Lugu’s face was stern as he pulled out a White Bone Demon Slaying Knife, blocking the third-grade Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger.

The remaining thirty plus Golden Core cultivators and hundreds of Bone Heavy Armor soldiers also formed formations, resembling a "solid wall of iron," sealing off the mountain top.

The Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger grew even more furious, with eyes turning blood-red, its monster qi crystallizing into demon fire.

Other tiger demons seemed also on the edge of losing control.

Mo Hua’s brows furrowed tighter, puzzled as to why the Big Tiger’s breakthrough was provoking such anger from the Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger and the female tigers?

What exactly did they want to do?

At that precise moment, a sudden change of aura occurred within the mountain top, black and white monster qi intertwined and filled the entire cave.

An uncontainable mystical ancient aura emanated from the cave.

The Big Tiger started its breakthrough.

The third-grade Dangling Eyes Fierce Tiger, upon smelling this aura, instantly lost reason, its roar shaking the sky, its demonic body swelling, blood color entwined, rushing toward the mountain top like a whirlwind.

The other female tigers also began to go berserk, disregarding everything as they charged toward the mountain top...