Chapter 23: Firefox Tricks

It was another sunny day, and Chu Tiange had stopped his cultivation. He stood outside the cave, surveying the surrounding environment. This would be his base for hunting cloud leopards, and he needed to ensure the area's safety. Chu Tiange thoroughly explored a radius of ten miles.

"It's such a beautiful mountain and river!" The sound of a waterfall could be heard not far from the cave. A river flowed through a nearby valley, and Chu Tiange marveled at the picturesque scenery. At this moment, his thoughts were countless. He had inexplicably arrived in this world, experienced many hardships, and had finally made it to the top of the martial arts world.

From this moment on, Chu Tiange possessed the heart of a strong man. His dream took off, and the world trembled from this moment on. The first stop was the Wolong Mountains, instigated by Chu Qingyu's provocation and the distant homeland in his heart.

"Now, it's time to eliminate potential threats in the vicinity." With this thought, Chu Tiange's eyes instantly became sharp, like the gleam of a drawn blade.

To the north of the cave were two seventh-level Qi-refining demonic foxes. This was where Chu Tiange decided to start the cleansing.

Chu Tiange gathered his focus and proceeded to the area where the foxes were spotted earlier. In front of him were two beings, with bodies glowing in fiery red hues, and a hint of fire flickering in their eyes. These two demonic foxes, one male and one female, were always together, making it difficult for Chu Tiange to find an opportunity to strike.

However, Chu Tiange was never lacking in patience. Since the morning, the two foxes had been leisurely strolling together until noon, when they finally separated to forage for food.

Chu Tiange's eyes lit up at the sight. It was the perfect time to hunt. He chose the female fox with the intention of testing the strength of this demonic beast.

The female fox appeared pure and innocent, much like a little white rabbit, as she casually searched for food around the mountain. This surprised Chu Tiange. How could these two foxes survive in this dangerous jungle?

Shaking his head, Chu Tiange dismissed such thoughts and focused on finding an opportunity to strike. The fox stopped in front of a tree full of wild fruits and began picking them, resembling a carefree little girl collecting mushrooms. Little did she know that she was in grave danger.

Chu Tiange's eyes suddenly widened, and he swiftly released his Yuan Qi like a gentle breeze and struck with his Qi-empowered palm. In that moment, he had condemned the female fox to death. However, things took an unexpected turn. The fox leaped up at the last moment, dodging Chu Tiange's fatal blow. As it perched on a tree branch, it turned to look at Chu Tiange with a hint of disdain in its eyes. Witnessing this scene, Chu Tiange's anger surged. How could he, a human, be intimidated by a fox?

"You beast! You're looking for death!" Chu Tiange roared in frustration. He rushed forward, but the fox continually evaded him, refusing to engage directly. It felt like punching cotton, leaving Chu Tiange utterly frustrated.

Thus began a chase between man and beast. Along the way, the surrounding small animals fled in fear of becoming collateral damage. It was just as the saying goes: when immortals fight, mortals suffer.

After chasing for a while, Chu Tiange sensed something was amiss. The fox seemed to be not fleeing but rather leading him somewhere. This realization made Chu Tiange stop in his tracks, and he surveyed his surroundings.

When the fox saw that Chu Tiange had paused, it also stopped, swishing its tail at him. Then, with a "puff," a foul odor swept towards Chu Tiange. The fox had actually farted in his direction! Infuriated, Chu Tiange's forehead veins bulged, and his eyes brimmed with a killing rage. A strong sense of killing intent permeated the air. The fox, as if pricked by a needle, jumped up and perched on a distant tree branch, looking at Chu Tiange.

"You beast, I will kill you!" At this moment, Chu Tiange's face was full of exasperation, and his forehead veins felt as if they were wriggling like earthworms. He raised his iron fists and rushed towards the fox perched in the tree. However, this time, the fox did not flee. It looked at Chu Tiange with a calm and unruffled expression as he rapidly approached.

When Chu Tiange's iron fist was about to strike the fox, a dark figure suddenly dashed out of the bushes nearby and headed straight for Chu Tiange's chest. Reacting instantly, he retracted his fist and defended against the attack. On contact, both Chu Tiange and the dark figure were forced to step back, stabilizing his spirit, he glanced at his burned hands, paying no attention to the slightest detail.

Looking closely at the dark figure, it turned out to be the male fox that had gone out to look for food. The female fox came to his side, chattering and gesturing towards herself and Chu Tiange, with a pitiful look on her face. Hearing the female fox's pleadings, the male fox turned to look at Chu Tiange, his eyes filled with undisguised hostility. If looks could kill, Chu Tiange would have suffered no less than a thousand points of damage.

It turned out that the fox had noticed Chu Tiange before he moved, leading him to this place with the purpose of teaming up to kill him. It must be said that the fox had made a good plan.

Chu Tiange simply looked at the two beasts nonchalantly. He was not afraid of the two beasts joining forces, as he had not yet used his ultimate move. To separate and conquer was just a precaution, and since the two were together, killing them together was the way to go. At this moment, Chu Tiange slowly circulated his Dao Yuan, preparing to solidify it for the deployment of the Eight Wastes and Six Harmonies Fist.

The two foxes, one left and one right, closed in on Chu Tiange. Chu Tiange focused his attacks on the male fox, thinking that the female fox was just a tactical nuisance.

As expected, the male fox took the lead, while the female fox harassed, attacking Chu Tiange together. Chu Tiange responded with full force, showing no signs of faltering. With a sudden step, Chu Tiange struck the male fox with his fist, while the female fox appeared at Chu Tiange's head, kicking towards his skull.

It turned out that Chu Tiange's attack on the male fox was a feint, while his real target was the female fox. Suddenly, he retracted his right fist, because the Dao Yuan had already been materialized. In an instant, the Eight Wastes and Six Harmonies Fist was unleashed, and the world seemed to lose its color, leaving behind only a devastating fist print.

The female fox, suspended in the air, was suddenly exposed to Chu Tiange's iron fist, desperation evident in her eyes. As Chu Tiange's iron fist descended, the world returned to its normal color, and the fox was reduced to ashes, leaving no trace, not even a single hair.