Above the sky, a massive turquoise whirlwind storm surged forward, roaring with furious gusts, violently charging toward the purple-crystal-winged lion king. As the storm passed, the forest beneath was entirely torn apart, reduced to a stretch of yellowed earth, with numerous beasts scrambling to flee. Protected by the elderly physician, Xiao Yan managed to remain in place, gripping the tree trunk tightly and gazing at the devastated forest around him, his throat momentarily dampened with a swallow. The storm and the column of fire collided with fierce intensity, each violently releasing its terrifying energy. At their point of intersection, space itself seemed to ripple gently. "Boom!" After several minutes of mutual resistance, both forces ultimately succumbed to energy depletion, vanishing in a deep, resonant sound that echoed across the mountains. As the storm and the fire column dissipated, the enigmatic woman hovering in the sky finally moved. With a single flutter of her green wings, her body surged forward like a streak of lightning, swiftly traversing the turbulent zone and materializing behind the amethyst-winged lion king. With a swift thrust of her strange long sword, a whirlwind of high-speed blades formed at the tip of the blade, resembling a sleek, jade-colored sphere encrusted with sharp edges. "Ding-ding..." The long sword, carrying a blade of wind, struck the surface of the amethyst-winged lion king, producing a series of crisp sounds in the air. Yet, the lightning-fast thrusts of the sword merely left streaks of white marks on the amethyst layer—marks that faded completely after only a brief moment. Undeterred by this ordinary assault, the amethyst-winged lion king raised his massive form, and from the red spiral spire atop his head, a colossal, half-meter-thick wave of vibrant purple flame shot forth. Faced with the ineffective purple flame attack, the purple crystal-winged lion king's eyes blazed with intense purple light. With a massive paw and claw, it suddenly surged forward, sending forth a brilliant streak of vibrant purple radiance, crashing down fiercely upon the mysterious woman. Where the paw and claw passed, it tore through the very resistance of the air, leaving behind a sharp sonic wave that pierced the sky with a piercing, high-pitched cry. Faced with the relentless attacks of the Purple Crystal-Winged Lion King, the mysterious woman had no choice but to evade—getting up close and physically colliding with the one whose physical prowess was truly extraordinary was far from a wise move. In the sky, the Purple Crystal-Winged Lion King darted and shifted constantly, while the mysterious woman steadily retreated, appearing to hold her own though slightly at a disadvantage, yet suffering no tangible injuries. Gazing upward at the dazzling light effects of their combat and the rippling space around them, Xiao Yan silently admired the spectacle—merely the afterwaves of their battle could easily obliterate a Battle Master or even a Great Battle Master. "The Purple Crystal-Winged Lion King boasts exceptional defensive strength and physical resilience, while the woman is skilled in various refined wind-based techniques. Both are Great Battle Master-level warriors, with only a modest gap in strength between them. Unless they deploy their true reserves, it will be difficult to determine a clear winner," the Ye Elder remarked casually. "It shouldn't be too difficult, right? The Purple Crystal Wing Lion King has a fire attribute. Under the blazing sun, its combat strength is enhanced, but as night falls, it slightly weakens. Therefore, before sunset, it might swiftly conclude the battle." Gazing upward at the pursuing lions, Xiao Yan spoke softly. "Hey, you've observed quite carefully, haven't you? You've already figured out that the Purple Crystal Wing Lion King benefits from the sun's power in such a short time." Hearing Xiao Yan's analysis, Yao Lao couldn't help but chuckle in surprise. "I notice the purple crystals on its body seem to be absorbing the energy of the sun. The purple flame within it must be catalyzed by that energy." Xiao Yan blinked, then suddenly asked, "Teacher, could a pharmacist refine the purple flame inside the Purple Crystal Wing Lion King and store it as a fire seed within their own body?" "Hmm... you really are thinking creatively." "Stunned by Xiao Yan's boundless and imaginative ideas, the Yeold shook his head and explained, 'This type of flame is difficult for alchemists to master. It originates within the bodies of beasts, and is even more unruly than the rare flames. In fact, it's far less powerful than the rare flames—only slightly stronger than the qi-flame. Thus, few would invest such significant effort in taming it.' Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan remained silent, gazing upward at the rare, high-level battle that had unfolded in the sky. Due to the intense commotion caused by the combat between the one person and the one beast, numerous beasts were startled from their slumber. As a result, the once-sparingly-populated mountain ranges now echoed with a variety of unusual beast roars. The beasts capable of thriving within the heart of the beast mountains generally rank at three stages or above, and these current beasts have already begun to develop a sense of intelligence, quite unlike the more instinct-driven beasts found outside.' In the world of Warcraft, the hierarchy is extremely rigid. Now, as these beasts gather, the lower-ranked ones instinctively curl their tails and retreat to the very periphery of the battlefield, only a few daring enough to remain close and observe the combat. Xiao Yan had secretly counted them—three massive beasts stood proudly atop three mountain peaks, their eyes fixed intently on the battle above. The Elder of Medicine had also mentioned their ranks to him: these are five-tier feral beasts, each comparable in strength to human Dueling Kings. Gazing at these renowned feral beasts, known only through legend beyond the outer reaches, Xiao Yan could not help but let out a quiet sigh. This mountain range, though only located in the eastern part of the vast Warcraft Mountain Range, already hosts one six-tier beast, three five-tier beasts, and several others of various ranks. Such an overwhelming array is nearly capable of annihilating an entire army! Yet though many wyverns appeared, none stepped forward to assist the Crystal-Winged Lion King, for they were well aware that any choice to lend aid would be an insult to the dignity of the sovereign of the Eastern Mountains. The battle in the sky lasted from noon until the sun dipped below the horizon. As the vast sun, now half-submerged beneath the horizon, continued to blaze, the Crystal-Winged Lion King—ever relentless in his pursuit of the mysterious woman—suddenly halted. His eyes, glowing with a deep crimson hue tinged with purple, fixed upon the noble woman above, radiating both sternness and growing impatience. "Human woman," roared the Crystal-Winged Lion King in a low, resonant voice, "you have worn down my last reserves of patience!" "Should the Lion King exchange his Crystal Spirit Stone with me, I shall never again trouble him," the mysterious woman replied, still exuding grace and regal bearing, her jade-green wind scroll shimmering subtly at her side. "If you show no sense of gratitude, then let me be the one to blame!" A lion's roar, tinged with growing anger, erupted from its massive maw. The purple-crystal winged lion king's body radiated an ever-intensifying purple glow, until, after only a short while, the brilliance began to outshine the setting sun on the horizon. "It's serious now," Xiang Yan murmured, his heart lifting slightly at the lion's growing might. Observing the powerful purple radiance spreading across the lion's form, the surrounding beasts below suddenly grew alarmed, retreating swiftly—even the three large, five-tiered beasts were no exception. The unusual condition of the purple-crystal winged lion king was also noticed by the mysterious woman. As she sensed the strange surge of energy rippling through the surrounding realm, her expression grew steadily more serious, and a strong wind began to howl within a few meters of her. A deep purple radiance enveloped the entire area. After a moment of gathering, the light suddenly contracted, and within a single blink, the vast expanse of purple brilliance condensed into a slender column only half a foot in diameter. "A seal?" Feeling the energy radiating from the deep violet light column, the herbal elder couldn't help but whisper in astonishment. "Sealing?" Hearing this term, Xiao Yan quickly asked. "Some rare high-tier beasts are born with the ability to perform sealing techniques—unexpectedly, even this Purple-Crystal-Winged Lion King possesses such skills. That woman is going to suffer a major setback." As the elder's explanation settled, the deep violet light column surged forth like a lightning bolt, moving with astonishing speed—almost flashing from one point to another—and in mere two leaps, it appeared just beyond the mysterious woman. "Purple Crystal Sealing!" As the purple light pulsed, the deep roar of the Purple-Crystal-Winged Lion King echoed throughout the mountain range. At the very moment the deep violet light column materialized, the mysterious woman's face subtly changed, and the powerful technique she had been preparing, activated by the flow of her qi, unfolded. "Wind-Shattering Spiral Dance!" As the mysterious woman took a delicate sip, a subtle ripple spread before her, and countless immense deep-green wind blades—each stretching over ten zhang—materialized suddenly, intertwining with one another to form cylindrical structures densely lined with blades, spiraling and rushing forth at high speed. "Boom!" Where the purple light column met the swirling wind blades, the space slightly warped, and within an instant, the two collided with the force of a meteor impact. The initial clash saw the wind blades clearly gaining the upper hand, but only briefly—within a short while, the wind blades burst violently, while the purple light column merely dimmed slightly. After shattering the wind blades, the purple light column surged forward with unstoppable momentum, sequentially piercing through dozens of wind shields arranged before the mysterious woman, ultimately penetrating her body. The purple light column had just been secured, and the massive body of the Purple Crystal Wing Lion King materialized before the mysterious woman. Five sharp, purple spines launched from the great palm and claw, slashing fiercely toward her chest. "Wind's Apex, Sky-Annihilation!" As the giant palm was about to tear through the mysterious woman's body, the strange long sword in its hand suddenly trembled, and a slender beam of deep light—only the size of a thumb—burst forth instantly. The space itself shivered slightly as the light appeared. "Crack!" The beam raced toward the Purple Crystal Wing Lion King's head, but the creature, with keen awareness, slightly lowered its head. Thus, the light struck precisely upon its red crest, severing it in half—right through the king's most rigid part. The fracture at its pointed horns inflicted severe pain upon the Amethyst-Winged Lion King, who roared with fierce intensity, his palm and claws driving a powerful, unyielding force straight into the chest of the mysterious woman. With a sharp, somewhat grating metallic creak, the woman expelled a small amount of blood, her cheeks pale, and swiftly spun around, her green wings flaring. Her body then flickered unnaturally, shimmering in rapid succession, before vanishing into the horizon. Gazing at the Amethyst-Winged Lion King—wounded by the broken horn tip yet still capable of such astonishing speed—she lifted her head and unleashed a thunderous, murderous roar. Under the force of this roaring surge of energy, the mountains beneath trembled as if struck by an earthquake, some towering peaks even being severed at their summits. "Search! Search relentlessly—find that human woman!" The massive head turned downward toward the mountain range. The purple-crystal-winged lion king stared with blood-red, fierce eyes, his menacing roar filled with deadly intent, causing the entire mountain's creatures to scramble and dart wildly.