Divine King of Honour Chapter 1905: Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo

Upon overhearing the exchange between the two formidable beings, Xu Nian's expression shifted subtly. It seemed he had underestimated the intellectual acuity of these two God-level Divine Beasts. At their advanced stage, their intelligence was already remarkably high. Consequently, his scheme of instigating conflict between them, a classic 'drive the tiger and devour the wolf' maneuver, was likely to falter.

However, the subsequent declarations from the Divine Beasts caused Xu Nian's eyes to gleam with renewed interest."You comprehend that these humans are exploiting you, yet you still refuse to depart?" the Nine-headed Golden Lion boomed, observing the Red Scorching Golden Eagle’s unwavering stance."Haha, I actually perceive this as a golden opportunity. To be candid, I have long harbored a desire to explore your lair and uncover the secrets you guard," the Red Scorching Golden Eagle retorted with a hearty laugh."Feathered simpleton, are you truly intent on a duel unto death with me?" The Nine-headed Golden Lion erupted in fury. The Red Scorching Golden Eagle's audacious proposition had clearly incensed him. Coupled with the palpable sense of the two humans drawing nearer to his sanctuary, his anxiety intensified.

"A duel unto death? That may not be requisite; I merely wish to ascertain the nature of the treasures you conceal," the Red Scorching Golden Eagle declared, his gaze sharp and piercing. Xu Nian, privy to this exchange, found himself taken aback. He had not anticipated the Red Scorching Golden Eagle's willingness to exploit the situation for personal gain. Fortune had favored him, indeed; otherwise, his carefully laid plan might have unraveled. Yet, he too felt a surge of curiosity regarding the mystery the Nine-headed Golden Lion was so desperately protecting. If it were merely the Golden Sun Flower, it was unlikely to have ignited such intense interest in the Red Scorching Golden Eagle.

"Feathered simpleton, I reiterate: either retreat now, or we shall engage in a battle to the bitter end," the Nine-headed Golden Lion snarled, his patience wearing thin. Time was clearly of the essence, and further delay was a luxury he could no longer afford."Haha, then so be it! A battle to the death it is," the Red Scorching Golden Eagle roared with unrestrained laughter. Instantly, immense God-level energy surged from him. Terrifying infernos engulfed his colossal form, the searing aura elevating the ambient temperature of the entire forest to an alarming degree. Had it not been for the formidable heat resistance of the Divine Iron Trees, the forest would have surely succumbed to a conflagration.

"You court death!" the Nine-headed Golden Lion bellowed. In the ensuing moment, fearsome waves of Gold Attribute energy erupted from the multiple heads of the Nine-headed Golden Lion. To Xu Nian's astonishment, the Nine-headed Golden Lion's mastery over the Gold Attribute Dao Truth had attained the formidable Seventh-level. With a resonant hum, the Nine-headed Golden Lion's potent Gold Attribute waves instantaneously coalesced into nine extraordinarily sharp, golden lances. Unleashing a mighty roar, the Nine-headed Golden Lion propelled the nine spears forward with ferocious velocity. Empowered by the profound might of the Great Dao, they hurtled directly towards the Red Scorching Golden Eagle.

The Red Scorching Golden Eagle observed the approaching golden projectiles with an air of utter disdain. With a powerful beat of his wings, he summoned a tempestuous storm of flames. This fiery maelstrom collided with the golden spears, reducing them to mere dust. Concurrently, the Red Scorching Golden Eagle invoked his Fire Attribute Dao Truth once more, directly manifesting a Flame Avatar. This fiery manifestation plummeted earthward, hurtling directly at the Nine-headed Golden Lion. The fire Dao Truth within the Flame Avatar had also reached the Seventh-level of Truth. It was evident that the power of these two Divine Beasts was remarkably balanced, almost perfectly matched.

"You have compelled me," the Nine-headed Golden Lion declared, his eyes blazing with rage as he regarded the approaching Flame Avatar. His physical form then expanded exponentially, swelling from mere meters to tens of meters in size. A pair of magnificent golden wings sprouted from his back. With a savage bite, he tore the Flame Avatar asunder. Subsequently, leaving the Red Scorching Golden Eagle in his wake, he ascended into the dense expanse of the forest. His perception indicated that the two humans had already reached the threshold of his cave; any further delay would prove catastrophic.

"Hmph, attempting an escape?" the Red Scorching Golden Eagle scoffed lightly and gave chase. Witnessing the two Divine Beasts transform into streaks of light and vanish into the distance. Xu Nian emerged from the Chaos Divine Palace. This time, however, it was not his Soul Avatar that materialized, but his true physical self. Xu Nian understood the paramount importance of caution in the ensuing events; a Soul Avatar was susceptible to detection, whereas his true form offered greater security. The instant his true self appeared, Wind Spirit Wings unfurled from his back. In the subsequent moment, Xu Nian's form dissolved into an intense beam of light, generating a terrifying sonic boom in its wake. At this juncture, Xu Nian's velocity, when fully deploying the Wind Spirit Wings, was nearly on par with that of the two Divine Beasts. Thus, Xu Nian swiftly closed the distance, arriving just before the cave. Meanwhile, as the two Divine Beasts and Xu Nian surged towards the cave, within the Nine-headed Golden Lion's subterranean dwelling...

Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun stared at the golden bamboo before them, their eyes alight with excitement.

"It truly is Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo," Qiao Baiyun couldn't help but exclaim.

A look of immense joy also crossed Ye Shumin's face.

The Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo is renowned as one of the three most precious Divine Woods in the Divine World, essential for Artifact Refining.

Not only can it be utilized to forge Luo God Level Weapons, but Golden Xuan Bamboo that has existed for over a million years is capable of refining God King Level Weapons.

Legend has it that this bamboo is incredibly resilient and imbued with potent Gold Attribute Heavenly Dao patterns.

For cultivators who specialize in the Gold Attribute of the God-level, this material is an unparalleled treasure.

Ordinarily, even a single stalk of Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo is a rarity, yet here lay nine stalks.

Each and every stalk boasts an age exceeding a million years.

This astounding discovery naturally sent waves of excitement through Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun.

Even though Qiao Baiyun does not cultivate the Gold Attribute, he could still leverage these materials for bartering valuable treasures.

"Not good! The Nine-headed Golden Lion is returning! Quickly, secure the Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo!" Ye Shumin's expression shifted abruptly.

Thus, the two immediately advanced, commencing the process of harvesting.

However, extracting Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo proved to be no simple feat.

With considerable effort, the pair managed to harvest two stalks.

But as they attempted to harvest a third, their time had dwindled entirely.

If they did not depart immediately, they would face being confined within the cave by the Nine-headed Golden Lion.

Given the Nine-headed Golden Lion's formidable God-level strength, their chances of survival would be exceedingly slim.

"Hurry, let's go!"

Without lingering for more of the treasure, Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun transformed into fleeting shadows, swiftly escaping the cave.

"Leave them be!"

The moment they emerged from the cave, the Nine-headed Golden Lion simultaneously returned.

Upon detecting the disappearance of two stalks of Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo from its hoard, the beast was instantly consumed by rage.

Unleashing a terrifying Gold Attribute Dao Truth, it conjured a colossal golden claw to seize the fleeing duo.

However, Ye Shumin appeared ready for this contingency, holding aloft a Divine Talisman.

The Divine Talisman erupted with brilliant light, morphing into a Divine Sword that sliced through the incoming golden claw.

Seizing this opening, Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun became streaks of light, vanishing from the area.

The Nine-headed Golden Lion did not give chase, as the Red Scorching Golden Eagle had already arrived.

"Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo? How intriguing."

With the restrictive formations of the Nine-headed Golden Lion's cave dismantled, the Red Scorching Golden Eagle could now perceive the events unfolding within.