Chapter 2768
“Lord Ning, you misjudged the situation; we had no choice but to act.”
Shi Tieqiao accompanied Ning Cai Chen, providing a detailed account of the airship crash.
Upon learning that it was Kai who had released the three-headed pterodactyl, leading to the dirigible’s downfall, Ning Cai Chen couldn’t help but give Kai a pointed look!
“Elder Shi, this kid doesn’t seem very powerful. If you intend to kill him, won’t it be more challenging than just snapping your fingers?”
Ning Cai Chen inquired!
After all, the Winged Dragon held significant value for the Flying Sky Sect, and now that Kai had let it escape, how could Shi Tieqiao simply let him go?
“I had every intention of eliminating him, but unfortunately, we are in the territory of the Bloodthirsty Thunderhawks. We encountered numerous demonic beasts, which scattered us!”
“I didn’t expect this kid to be so audacious as to venture into this Eagle King Cave.”
Shi Tieqiao remarked, his gaze fixed menacingly on Kai!
“Elder Shi, you must refrain from making any rash moves here. If you alert the Thunder Eagle King, we are all doomed…”
Ning Cai Chen quickly urged Shi Tieqiao!
Shi Tieqiao was well aware of the potential danger; otherwise, he would have acted the moment they encountered each other!
Kai observed the conversation between the two men without intervening. With so many individuals around, they were all focused on acquiring the Heavenly Thunder Fruit.
Kai knew he needed to conserve his strength to seize the Heavenly Thunder Fruit at the opportune moment.
“Master Ning, since you’ve specifically come for the Heavenly Thunder Fruit, you must be fully prepared. How about leading someone in to scout ahead?”
Shi Tieqiao suggested to Ning Cai Chen!
Shi Tieqiao recognized that many of the cultivators he had brought along were from the airship, some of whom had only just met. Despite their numbers, they lacked a cohesive fighting force!
However, Ning Cai Chen’s group was different; they were the elite of the Ning Family. Though only a dozen strong, they operated as a unit, fully obeying Ning Cai Chen’s orders!
That’s why Shi Tieqiao allowed Ning Cai Chen to take the lead; he was prepared to let Ning Cai Chen face any potential danger first!
“No problem…”
Ning Cai Chen readily agreed, pleased with the arrangement.
Ning Cai Chen understood that there was a good chance the Thunderhawk King wasn’t in the cave, and whoever entered first would hold a significant advantage!
Shi Tieqiao was somewhat taken aback by Ning Cai Chen’s prompt agreement!
Ning Cai Chen led his family members as they cautiously entered the cave.
Meanwhile, Shi Tieqiao positioned his men outside the cave, prepared to evacuate at the first sign of trouble. After all, no one wanted to face the Thunder Eagle King of the Transmigration Realm!
While Shi Tieqiao and his men remained outside, Kai decided to follow the Ning family into the cave alongside the Three Monstrous Thieves!
Ning Cai Chen noticed Kai’s presence and frowned slightly but chose to ignore him.
To Ning Cai Chen, Kai was merely a minor cultivator at the second level of the Harmonious Body realm, posing no threat to their mission!
As Ning Cai Chen led them deeper into the cave, Kai increasingly felt the ominous power of the thunderbolts!
Suddenly, a flash of light illuminated the cave, revealing a breathtaking sight!
At the center of the Eagle King’s Cave stood a colossal Heavenly Lightning Tree, its branches and leaves thriving, surrounded by a swirling mass of thunderbolts, as if a thunder serpent was dancing in wild abandon.
On this Heavenly Thunder Tree, ten fist-sized Heavenly Thunder Fruits shimmered with electrical energy.
“The Heavenly Thunder Fruits…”
Upon sighting the Heavenly Thunder Fruits, Ning Cai Chen couldn’t contain his excitement and exclaimed!
Kai felt a surge of alarm at Ning Cai Chen’s outburst, worried it might attract the Thunder Eagle King!
Fortunately, there was no immediate response from within the cave, allowing Kai to breathe a sigh of relief!
If the Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle King emerged, none of them would stand a chance of escaping!
“It seems the Thunder Eagle King is absent; it’s as if fate is on my side…”
Ning Cai Chen declared joyfully!
Kai now understood why Ning Cai Chen was so bold in leading the way!
“Dad, I’m going to pick the Heavenly Thunder Fruits…”
Ning Can said excitedly, gazing at the abundant Heavenly Thunder Fruits!