Chapter 2777
Ning Cai Chen, having just repelled the massive Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle with a single palm, turned his attention to Shi Tieqiao and the others.
His gaze was filled with fury as he noticed that Shi Tieqiao and his group were merely going through the motions, lacking any real effort in the fight!
Even a seventh-ranked cultivator from the Harmony Realm, facing a demonic beast of a much lower rank, was only pretending to attack, making exaggerated gestures instead of genuinely engaging!
In stark contrast, members of the Ning Clan bore the marks of battle, their bodies adorned with wounds from the fierce fight. Of the dozen or so allies they had brought along, only five or six remained standing!
This sight nearly pushed Ning Cai Chen over the edge. He leaped down from the air and confronted Shi Tieqiao directly.
“Shi, what on earth are you doing? You have so many people here, and yet none are putting in any real effort!”
Ning Cai Chen’s voice was laced with anger as he demanded answers from Shi Tieqiao.
“Master Ning, don’t misunderstand. We have indeed contributed; most of the demonic beasts were taken down by us!”
Shi Tieqiao, however, refused to acknowledge the truth!
“Since the demonic beasts are nearly wiped out, let’s combine our strength to take down this Eighth Grade Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle. Afterward, we can enter the cave and share the Heavenly Thunder Fruits…”
Ning Cai Chen proposed, but Shi Tieqiao scoffed internally. He was well aware that the cave held only a limited number of Heavenly Thunder Fruits, and even if they defeated the Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle, Ning Cai Chen would likely keep them all for himself!
Yet, Shi Tieqiao couldn’t afford to get into a standoff with Ning Cai Chen just yet. He needed to buy time for Kai, ensuring that Ning Cai Chen could not enter the cave.
“Master Ning, it’s not that I’m unwilling to join you against the Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle. It’s just that the creature is far too powerful! Who among us stands a chance against it besides you?”
He continued, feigning weakness, “Moreover, we are all nearly exhausted. Even if we joined you, our efforts would be minimal.”
“I believe it’s best for us to recuperate for a bit. Once we are rested, we can strike as a group to take down that Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle!”
Ning Cai Chen looked at Shi Tieqiao, feeling an intense mix of anger and frustration. However, he realized that now was not the moment to confront Shi Tieqiao. The Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle still posed a significant threat, and turning against Shi Tieqiao could lead to their collective demise under its claws!
“Fine, let’s rest for now…”
Ning Cai Chen conceded, albeit reluctantly.
Meanwhile, the formidable Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle perched atop a massive tree, taking a moment to rest.
As long as Ning Cai Chen and his companions refrained from entering the cave, the Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle would not take the initiative to attack. Its primary duty was to guard the Heavenly Thunder Fruits!
If the Heavenly Thunder Fruits remained safe, the eagle had little to worry about, and it could wait for the Thunder Eagle King to return to deliver its report!
Suddenly, the sounds of battle ceased, and all cultivators and demonic beasts fell into a tense silence.
At this moment, Shi Tieqiao felt a surge of anxiety, fervently wishing for Kai to hurry and collect the Heavenly Thunder Fruit!
He hoped to create a diversion once Kai had picked the fruit, leading the demonic beasts into chaos. This way, Kai could emerge from the Thunder Eagle King’s cave safely, without drawing attention from the others!
Inside the cave, Kai had lost his impervious golden body and was now covered in charred black marks from the lightning strikes. Yet despite this, he remained uninjured!
“After just two Heavenly Thunder Fruits, I feel like this is taking its toll. If I try to pick another, I fear my body might not withstand it.”
Kai could sense his internal organs surging and churning amidst the relentless thunder strikes!
“Mr. Chen, we’ve found the other exit…”
At that moment, the Three Monstrous Thieves rushed in, brimming with excitement!
Through their diligent search, they had finally uncovered a hidden exit!
After discovering this crucial exit, the three thieves hurried over to share the news!