Supreme Vision Master Chapter 1223: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind (Part 3)

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Previously on Supreme Vision Master...
Luo Qingtong sets the Bai family villa ablaze and leads Su Yu and others into the wilderness. Yu Sihuang questions their destination but is told they are going to ambush and intercept, with Luo Qingtong planning to collect the spoils left behind by others. Meanwhile, members of the Bai family are ambushing in the wilderness, targeting a rare Purple Jade Bright Heart Fruit, which is about to mature. Their plan is suddenly complicated by the appearance of a powerful Thunder Beast.
“Sixth Elder, the Thunder Beast has been lured out!” A few members of the Bai Family hurried towards the elder, who was at the Peak Martial Spirit Realm, to deliver their report. This elder hailed from a collateral branch of the Bai Family, tasked with accompanying Bai Jintang to Fenghua City for the express purpose of capturing the Thunder Beast. Upon hearing the update from the Bai Family members who had acted as decoys, he promptly nodded and declared, “Excellent!” “Everyone, hold your breath and remain focused. Await the Thunder Beast’s arrival. Do not disturb it!” “Understood!” As one, the group responded before fixing their complete attention on the scene unfolding below. Concurrently, perched on a neighboring hill, Luo Qingtong and her companions also maintained a silent vigil, their eyes fixed on the unfolding events within the hills. “It’s truly a Thunder Beast,” Yu Sihuang murmured, his brow furrowing slightly as his gaze fell upon the colossal form that materialized in the distance. “The Bai Family certainly possesses a significant amount of audacity!” “Among the Sacred Beasts, Thunder Beasts are infamous for their volatile tempers and formidable offensive capabilities.” “Most critically, they possess the Mad Beast Bloodline. When this bloodline is activated, their strength escalates in direct proportion to their fury and the surge of their Bloodline Power!” “There are exceedingly few Sacred Beast lineages capable of standing their ground against it!” “This particular Thunder Beast appears to have only recently entered its growth phase, yet it hasn't yet attained Spiritual Wisdom.” “However… why haven’t they dispatched a Saint Realm cultivator if their objective is to hunt this Thunder Beast?” Considering the Thunder Beast’s inherent power, apprehending it without the involvement of a Saint Realm expert seemed an almost insurmountable challenge. “They aren’t aiming to hunt it; their objective is capture,” Luo Qingtong stated nonchalantly. She had also been rather surprised when she first heard Bai Jintang articulate this intention earlier. To capture a Thunder Beast – the Bai Family truly harbored grand ambitions! Furthermore, they seemed remarkably well-prepared for such a feat. Given that Luo Qingtong was privy to their plans, she naturally would not forgo this golden opportunity. Even if she had no use for this Thunder Beast herself, its potential to bolster the strength of Su Yu and the others was undeniable. “What? Capturing a Thunder Beast?” Yu Sihuang reacted with astonishment upon hearing this, a realization dawning upon him as he prepared to voice his thoughts… “Roar!” At that precise moment, the Thunder Beast let out a furious bellow. Its eyes darted around the area with palpable anxiety, scanning its surroundings with unease. Even the allure of the Purple Jade Bright Heart Fruit positioned ahead was seemingly disregarded! “What is happening?” Luo Qingtong’s expression immediately sharpened, sensing the Thunder Beast’s agitation. “Ahem…” Beside her, Yu Sihuang let out a soft cough and remarked, “It’s likely because it has sensed my presence…” Yu Sihuang’s gaze casually swept over the assembled members of the Bai Family. It was no wonder that no Saint Realm cultivators were present among them. A Saint Realm expert’s aura would undoubtedly alert the Thunder Beast, prompting its immediate escape. Moreover, this Thunder Beast, being in its nascent growth stage, possessed heightened sensitivity to perceived threats. With Yu Sihuang’s cultivated strength surpassing even that of the Saint Realm, his mere presence was sufficient to instill unease in the Thunder Beast. In truth, if Luo Qingtong hadn't judiciously applied a scent-concealing medicinal powder on him earlier to preempt any complications when they arrived… This Thunder Beast might have bolted the instant it entered his sensory range. Upon hearing his explanation, a slight twitch manifested at the corner of Luo Qingtong’s lips. Curses, Bai Jintang hadn't imparted this crucial detail earlier! It was fortunate that she had exercised her usual caution! Nevertheless, Luo Qingtong understood that while the Elixir could compel Bai Jintang to reveal information, certain nuances might inevitably be omitted or incompletely conveyed. Fortunately, there was still an opportunity to rectify the situation. Her mind racing, she promptly issued an instruction to Yu Sihuang: “You should depart for now!” When formulating her initial strategy, she had not factored Yu Sihuang into the subsequent phases. “Hey, Tongtong, aren’t we being a bit too callous? You’re using me and then discarding me once more!” Yu Sihuang gazed at her, his face a mask of mock grievance. Before Luo Qingtong could even respond, an unexpected event occurred…