I Have a Golden Crow-Chapter 580 - 421 I made a sliding tackle...

After Du Yu and Yao Muzi confirmed the return flight for 7 a.m. tomorrow morning, he was settled into the guesthouse.

Even with a bit of leisure time, Du Yu simply couldn't stay idle.

Lying on the bed, he admired the Mountain and Sea Bell emerging in his palm for a moment, then his figure vanished without a trace.

"Rumble rumble..."

As Du Yu appeared, thunder rumbled above the dark clouds.

Du Yu quickly descended, while a Jia Rong Grass leaf swiftly stretched over, carrying a string of Jia Rong Grass fruit, and shoved them into Du Yu's mouth in passing.

"Mmm, thanks." Du Yu got his mouth stuffed full of fruit as he plummeted toward the mountaintop.

In the grass, a male lion let out a roar, awakening its three companions.

It was obvious that the Yue Mountain Lions had a strong ability to adapt.

And within a short period, the four Yue Mountain Lions had already formed a small group and started dividing up the work and keeping watch.

Du Yu thought for a moment, swept his hand behind his back, and then extended it forward.

"Meow~" A massive silver beast appeared with a lazy meow.

However, the moment the Desolate Silver Lynx caught sight of the four Yue Mountain Lions ahead, those beastly pupils instantly turned fierce!

Endless might, carrying terrifying pressure, swept straight toward the patch of grass ahead!

Although all four Yue Mountain Lions were at the Spirit Level, their strength was still far from the Desolate Silver Lynx, but their demeanor didn't falter!

Even when facing Lord Baojun's mighty aura, the Yue Mountain Lions still held their heads high, as if they had their unique pride.

"Alright, alright." Du Yu sat atop the big cat's head, pinched her ear, then glanced downward, "Where's Bu Gu?"

"Swish—"

Ripples of deep red grass leaves surged, sending up the corpse of the bandit leader.

Du Yu pointed forward casually; Bu Gu was then tossed by the Jia Rong Grass right into the lion pride.

He said, "Eat up, it's yours. Baojun, translate for me."

Most East Persians could speak the Great Xia Language, but Du Yu wasn't sure if this group of Demon Beasts could understand it.

"Meow!" Baojun immediately called out.

Within the lion pride, only one Yue Mountain Lion stepped forward, opening its bloody maw wide.

Du Yu looked closely; wasn't this the same… the same Yue Mountain Lion that looked at him with such admiration before?

With the leader stepping forward, the other Yue Mountain Lions also came up to the front.

Strictly speaking, Spirit-level Divine Beasts didn't have a strong need for food.

Demon Beasts only needed Demon Breath Energy to survive, not to mention, with a Saint-level Jia Rong Grass here, the Yue Mountain Lions wouldn't have to worry about energy supplies.

But as Demon Beasts, retaining their primal bloodlust—the predatory wildness—was something Du Yu very much understood.

Du Yu: "This world belongs to me—these mountains, these grasses, everything here.

I plan to let you settle down here, prosper as a tribe, and build up a Yue Mountain Lion Corps.

What do you think?"

The four Yue Mountain Lions didn't speak, only pausing their eating, and looked up at Du Yu.

Du Yu: "I know, all of you were overpowered by force by your previous master, forced into a contract, but never truly submitted."

The Desolate Silver Lynx gave a sharp cry: "Meow!"

Looking at the silent pride, Du Yu continued, "I've heard stories about you—the legend of the Lion's Roar Stone."

The female guide Enula's story was likely made up.

But the conclusion she drew from it was probably accurate.

Du Yu gazed at the lion pride below: "Only a true warrior, one who fights you fairly, has the right to earn your recognition, isn't that so?"

"Roar!" The Yue Mountain Lion suddenly let out a roar.

"Meow!" The Desolate Silver Lynx immediately snapped back.

"Oh~ oh." Du Yu rubbed the big cat's head, "What did the Yue Mountain Lion say?"

With a raspy, shasha voice thick with killing intent, the Desolate Silver Lynx replied, "It said it'll tear you apart."

Du Yu: "Uh..."

The Desolate Silver Lynx: "It wants to die."

"Don't be mad." Du Yu soothed softly, "One slap from you and there goes eight million."

"Eight million?"

"Ah, that's the Yue Mountain Lion's price." Du Yu said with a grin.

The Desolate Silver Lynx's expression soured: "What am I worth?"

"Huh?" Du Yu froze for a moment, then immediately said, "You are my priceless treasure; I wouldn't sell you no matter what they offer."

"Meow~" The Desolate Silver Lynx's gaze softened a lot.

She gave her head a little shake, rubbing up against Du Yu atop her head.

Well now~

Du Yu scratched his head—was this a trick question?!

He soothed the big cat under him, then finally looked over at the Yue Mountain Lion pride.

"Enough talk, let's just duel." Du Yu waved his hand, and Jia Rong Grass passed forward the Ice-colored Jade Marrow Bow. "My time's precious, so I can't duel all of you—pick your strongest."

Time to show off!

Watch me pull a slide tackle…

"Roo…" One Yue Mountain Lion strode forward with broad steps.

It held its lion head high, the mane at its temples and neck billowing wild in the wind.

Majestic and imposing, showing off its might! 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Alright! You it is." Du Yu looked at the swaggering male lion, gripping the Ice-colored Jade Marrow Bow in his hand.

"Crack!"

The weather played along.

A thick bolt of lightning ripped across the sky, illuminating the mountain peaks under the dark clouds.

Du Yu: "Come on, let's go outside the Jia Rong Grass, don't mess up the terrain—eh?"

Floating in the air, Du Yu was suddenly snared and yanked down by a silver tail.

The long silver tail wrapped around the little human, bringing him before the Desolate Silver Lynx's enormous beast eyes: "It's Spirit Level Peak, and you're only at Minor Achievement."

Du Yu: "But that's what a warrior does—unafraid of strong foes, willing to challenge."

The Desolate Silver Lynx: "Why indulge them? I can beat them into submission."

Du Yu: "That's no different from the Purple Lion Corps—plenty of hidden dangers down the line.

I want them to truly follow me, to form a loyal, cohesive team.

And I want more than just these four lions—I want a whole pride."

"Meow."

Du Yu gripped the silver tail and gave it a gentle pat: "Don't worry, remember back on North Peak when I handled you?"

The Desolate Silver Lynx: "..."

Du Yu turned his head to the Yue Mountain Lion pride: "Relax, the Desolate Silver Lynx won't step in.

No matter how proud you are, reality is, my Demon Beast and Demonic Plant can easily wipe you out."

With a roar from the Desolate Silver Lynx, a few Yue Mountain Lions looked quite indignant.

Had to admit, what Du Yu said was true.

General-level Desolate Silver Lynx was not an opponent they could beat, and the surrounding deep red grass leaves could just as easily tear them apart.

In these circumstances, Du Yu proposing a 1v1 duel was genuinely sincere!

The Desolate Silver Lynx, with tail wrapped around Du Yu, walked toward the grass's edge: "How are you going to win?"

Du Yu: "My goal isn't to win, but to get the Yue Mountain Lion's recognition."

The Desolate Silver Lynx: "That still means you have to win."

Du Yu grinned, "To you, 'winning' just means life or death, but it's really not that simple.

Just like we were."

"Hmph." The Desolate Silver Lynx dashed out of the grass, her massive beast eyes staring at Du Yu's face, "When did you ever win against me?"

"Alright then." Du Yu curled his lips, "Wasn't you the one that wanted to eat me originally, and now you're hopelessly glued to me…"

"Meow!!!"

"My bad, my bad." Du Yu hugged tight to the wildly swinging silver tail, feeling the world spin around him.

The Yue Mountain Lion pride: "..."

What are you doing?

Can we not even duel?

The guy hasn't even entered the arena yet and his own Demon Pet is about to kill him…

"Roar!"

The mighty Yue Mountain Lion bounded out of the tall grass in a leap.

The Desolate Silver Lynx: "It says it won't bully you. Hold out for ten attacks, and it'll acknowledge you."

Du Yu wondered, "How does the Yue Mountain Lion know my strength?"

"Maybe it could just tell."

Du Yu: "..."

Am I really that obviously weak?

Shouldn't be, right?

Or maybe, did Jia Rong Grass tell the lions?

Given past experience, Jia Rong Grass is fiercely protective of its master.

Since the master's mind is set, Jia Rong Grass would naturally never oppose Du Yu's decision.

So before the fight began, this Ancient Demon Saint likely "cautioned" the Yue Mountain Lion pride behind the scenes, too.

"Heh." Du Yu patted the silver tail at his waist, and his feet slowly touched the ground.

Demon Breath Energy surged in his hands, and from each tip of the Ice-colored Jade Marrow Bow's limbs, a thread of flame crept out, converging toward the center.

"Whew~"

The two fire lines twisted tightly together, the Ice-colored Jade Marrow Bow trembling lightly.

Du Yu looked at the imposing lion, "Forget your ten moves, you and I don't need all that.

All you need to remember is that, once defeated, you'll be my top general."

"Roar!" The Yue Mountain Lion roared furiously!

It seemed it really could understand what Du Yu was saying?

"Smack!"

The Yue Mountain Lion slapped the ground with its paw.

Xuan Platinum Earth Split Palm!

A deep crack wrapped in endless Demon Breath shot straight for Du Yu's feet.

Du Yu sprang up, darted sideways, and loosed an arrow!

"Whoosh~"

The Yue Mountain Lion lunged forward, letting the Fire Arrow skim beneath its belly, but the instant its forelimbs landed…

"Buzz!"

The earth quaked!

Xuan Platinum·Yue Mountain Shock!

In two lives, Du Yu had never felt the terror of a true natural disaster—an earthquake.

And right now, he was getting the experience from a Demon Beast.

Staggering, Du Yu could barely stay standing.

He clenched his legs, forcefully leaping backward, as the Demon Arrow Array on his bow blazed to life!

"Roar!" The Yue Mountain Lion lunged forward, full of momentum!

Though the Yue Mountain Lion didn't dodge, before its mouth a swiftly spinning earth ball appeared.

Xuan Platinum Earth Cannon Heavy Strike!

Clearly, no matter what effect that arrow carried, the Yue Mountain Lion intended to shatter it with Earth Cannon Heavy Strike!

"Smack!"

The instant Fire Arrow met the earth ball, it exploded!

Layers of flame billowed out,

fan-shaped across 150 degrees, bathing the area ahead.

The spinning earth ball before the lion's face churned rapidly, absorbing the flames.

But the leaping lion still got its face scorched by the flames!

Demon Arrow Array·Moon Mirror Arrow!

The Yue Mountain Lion, usually with an aura of ruling the world, suddenly showed a flicker of emotion.

The always-proud eyes actually wavered a little.

"Thud!"

The Yue Mountain Lion landed heavily—Earth Cannon Heavy Strike still gathering in front of its face, but it seemed a bit dazed.

Du Yu bounced back step by step, nocking and drawing an arrow: "What's wrong, little lion?"

"Roar!" The Yue Mountain Lion snapped out of it, both startled and furious!

It glared fiercely at Du Yu, then abruptly blasted out that earth cannon from its mouth.

Du Yu rolled aside with a leap; as the Yue Mountain Lion pounced in again, he shot an arrow right into its path.

"Zzt!"

Fire Arrow pierced into the ground.

"Hiss…" The Yue Mountain Lion braked hard underfoot.

Du Yu did a side roll and pushed himself up using the momentum.

Sliding sideways and skidding to a stop, he couldn't help but grin, "Scared, little lion?"

"Poof!"

The Moon Mirror Arrow erupted, layers of flames spreading outward.