48 Bamboo Frui (1/2)
”Is that….an eagle?!”
With the black dot getting closer, Fang Yuan realised that the one who made a loud cry was a giant eagle. Its black feathers reflected a metallic colour under the sunlight.
”Spiritual beast! Definitely a spiritual beast!”
This black giant eagle was fast. Just as Fang Yuan lifted up his head, it already flew past the Green Peak and up into the sky.
”This is strange….how have I not seen this eagle before?”
Fang Yuan saw that the flock of Red-eyed White Birds were disturbed and had a suspicion. ”Is it because of coincidence or is it because spiritual beasts are coming from elsewhere?”
”Chirp!”
At that moment, the entire flock of the Red-eyed White Birds around the cliff were disturbed. Under the leadership of a few spiritual birds, they circled around in the air in a formation like an army troop.
”Whoosh!”
The giant eagle was not intimidated by the formation created but flew straight into the Red-eyed White Birds.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Mournful bird chirpings could be heard and big white feathers came falling from the sky.
The claws of the giant eagle were as sharp as a steel hook and the spiritual birds were struggling to avoid the sharp edge of the claws. The giant eagle also used its beak to peck through the head of one of the Red-eyed White Bird, causing the bird to die instantly, its body falling straight down.
”Eagle Claw! This is the real Eagle Claw!”
As Fang Yuan observed the battle of the spiritual birds intently, he felt like he had gained a better understanding of the Eagle Claw Technique.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Finally, right after the giant eagle started to kill all of the other Red-eyed White Birds, a very loud angry chirp was heard from the top of the cliff.
A white giant bird appeared; it was the Red-eyed White King Bird!
It flapped its wings and flew right up into the sky to fight against the giant eagle. The giant bird gained the upper hand very quickly.
”Keke!”
The giant eagle fluttered its wings and dodged away from the Red-eyed White King Bird. It then used its sharp claws and broke through the defence of one of the Red-eyed White Bird by ripping the bird's body. The giant eagle showed defiance towards the Red-eyed White King Bird and flew out of the formation like an arrow. A few of its black feathers fell as it escaped.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Dead spiritual birds were a rare sight even though Fang Yuan had come here many times to steal spiritual objects.
Looking at the damage caused, the Red-eyed White King Bird gave a long chirp and lead the formation of Red-eyed White Birds to chase after the giant eagle.
”Eh?”
Fang Yuan gave a cold look and realised something was different.
”The black giant eagle slowed down its speed on purpose. It wanted to give an illusion that the Red-eyed White Birds could catch up….What a cunning beast….”
Seeing the Red-eyed White King Bird leading the rest of the Red-eyed White Birds out of the nest, Fang Yuan's eyes suddenly glittered. ”A chance for me!”
”Chirp! Chirp!”
The birds flew further and further away. Soon, they disappeared.
Fang Yuan followed the pathway and kept climbing up. ”There should be something of great value in the Red-eyed White King Bird's nest! Even if there isn't, I shall let those Red-eyed White Birds have a taste of a big loss!”
He could only kill a few of them previously due to the presence of the Red-eyed White King Bird and a few of others. However, what about now?
”Chirp! Chirp!”
He appeared and the Red-eyed White Birds suddenly realised there was an intruder. The birds let out mournful chirps.
”Get out!”
The Red-eyed White Birds that were guarding the nest were weaker. Fang Yuan executed his Eagle Claw Iron Skin Technique and almost got every bird killed. Even though his shirt had been ripped quite badly, the Red-eyed White Birds were incurring much more damage.
”It is considered normal for eggs to be present in a normal bird's nest….”
At that moment, Fang Yuan was not attracted by the eggs and went straight up to the peak. He then leapt onto a plateau.
”Puff!”
Both of his feet landed firmly on the plateau with his right hand shielding his body. He then checked his surroundings for any potential threats or movement.
The plateau was connected to the cliff and there was a giant hole inside. The hole was where the Red-eyed White Bird's nest lay.
Seeing that an intruder had reached their nest, the Red-eyed White Birds got even crazier and went to fight against the intruder with no regard for their lives.
”Get out of my way!”
Fang Yuan shouted angrily. He fought against the birds and retreated a few steps back, and then got in deeper into the hole.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Suddenly, among all the Red-eyed White Birds, a small spiritual bird with glittering feathers charged past all the other birds and straight at Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan couldn't dodge in time. Instead, he released more inner strength. His shoulders started to vibrate like there was a sudden surge of energy.
At that moment, blood splashed everywhere!
Even though he had used his inner strength to defend himself, his shoulder was injured with a deep cut by a claw.
”There is indeed a spiritual beast guarding this nest and it managed to injure me! Good! Very good!”
He squinted his eyes and at the next moment, he leapt forward like a leopard and went straight at that spiritual beast while ignoring the rest of the birds.
”You shall have a taste of my Black Sand Eagle Claw Palm!”
His palm became black in colour like ink. His fingers and nails gave a metallic colour and a strange odour.
With the help of the system's function and his own research, Fang Yuan managed to combine the Black Sand Palm and the Eagle Claw Technique to form a new technique called the Black Sand Eagle Claw Palm.
Now, Fang Yuan could finally unleash the true power of the [Black Sand Palm (Grade 5)] by accumulating poison on the Eagle Claw, turning them into a truly lethal form!
”Chirp!”