Volume Two: Weapon Directory Chapter 141: The Decacostal Polishing Cliff Disc

Emerging from Green Hill, the scenery along the mountain path presented a completely different sight. A forest of maples stretched as far as the eye could see. This was the very scenery of Mount Moya, as described by the six-tailed fox.

Liu Xiaoyi had never visited such a place before. Originally a downward trail, the path gradually turned into an arduous upward climb, leading him to realize that he had somehow entered Mount Moya.

"Teeth-grinding stones on Mount Moya, teeth-grinding beasts by the teeth-grinding stones! Come forth, you shoulder-carrying hunter, and haul away the fat beast to boil its meat!"

From a parallel path to the side, a hunter carrying a bamboo basket on his back approached. Upon seeing Liu Xiaoyi and his companion, the hunter paused, looking somewhat incredulous that anyone else was sharing his route.

The hunter leveled his steel fork, gripping it tightly as he asked vigilantly, "Where are you two from? You don't look like scions of the Shangguan family. Don't you know Mount Moya has been sealed off by them?"

Mount Moya sealed off? Liu Xiaoyi felt a sense of gloom. Enemies are bound to cross paths, so why did it have to be the Shangguan family here of all places? Fortunately, thinking on his feet, he pointed to his companion and said, "She is from the Shangguan family. She doesn't go out often, so it's only natural she's less informed."

Shangguan Baozi hurriedly produced her family token—a sachet she had worn since birth, as her Shangguan family waist pendant had long since shattered and been discarded somewhere unknown.

Upon seeing the sachet, the hunter's face instantly broke into a smile, and he flattering said, "I had no idea the young miss of the Shangguan family would venture so deep into the mountains. It's extremely dangerous inside right now; you'd best not continue forward."

Shangguan Baozi feigned composure and asked, "Hunter, what has happened inside Mount Moya? Tell us at once."

This hunter loved to gossip. Taking a single, unbroken breath, he recounted everything that had happened that night, embellishing the details lavishly, which greatly amused Liu Xiaoyi.

The Shangguan family had originally sent people to hunt down Liu Xiaoyi, but upon reaching Mount Moya, their progress was halted by a species of teeth-grinding beasts. Not only had they sealed the mountain, but fierce battles were currently raging within.

Not far from the foot of Mount Moya stood an estate built by the Shangguan family. The hunter was a handyman working at the estate, tasked with catching small game daily to supply the back kitchen.

The teeth-grinding beast was a specialty of this mountain; its meat was exceptionally tender and rich. If prepared by a local master chef, this single wild beast alone could yield eight to ten exquisite dishes.

However, this time was somewhat different. Among the pack of teeth-grinding beasts, a remarkably intelligent and ferocious variant had been born. More than a dozen experts had failed to subdue it and were instead injured by the beast. Possessing spiritual awareness, the beast commanded the entire pack of Mount Moya. Consequently, the mountain had to be sealed off. The hunter had snuck up the mountain, hoping to catch a few stray fish at the edges to put into his pot.

Just as they were speaking, Liu Xiaoyi suddenly drew the Green Radiance Sword, giving the hunter a sudden start. "What are you doing!" The hunter's nerves were taut, mistaking Liu Xiaoyi's action for an attack on him.

Although unable to channel his true essence, the Green Radiance Sword remained razor-sharp, slicing a wild beast that leaped out from the bushes straight down the middle in one stroke.

The hunter picked it up as if it were a priceless treasure and tossed it into his bamboo basket. "Great hero, your swordsmanship is truly impressive!"

Liu Xiaoyi looked at the wild beast. It possessed a mouthful of irregular teeth, with two sharp molars gleaming brightly. Experienced hunters loved to use the teeth of such beasts to craft traps.

Its fur was sleek and glossy, and its body was plump with fat, yet it was able to execute such a flying pounce—no small feat.

"So this is a teeth-grinding beast? Please lead us inside to take a look; I'm quite curious."

Hearing this, the hunter initially wanted to refuse. Thinking that a martial hero with such skills might help him reap an even greater harvest if he brought him along, he nodded in agreement, brandishing his steel fork and leading the way forward with practiced familiarity.

"You two might not know this, but I've hunted in these parts every day and have never seen a teeth-grinding beast develop spiritual awareness. Look over there—everyone is surrounding that very leader of the teeth-grinding beasts."

After walking only a short distance, the hunter stopped in his tracks, not daring to press further. He was merely a servant, and those ahead were members of the ruling family; it would be highly inappropriate for him to crowd around, especially lacking any real martial arts skills, which could easily cost him his life.

Shangguan Baozi pulled out her manual of the Weapon Codex, which unexpectedly resonated with something in this vicinity. "The strange beast ahead must have transformed after consuming the Decachoron Disc. The Shangguan clansmen are most likely trying to seize the treasure."

Ranking three hundred and tenth in the Weapon Codex, the Decachoron Disc possessed the ability to divine heavenly secrets and destiny. Once consumed by a wild beast, it could awaken spiritual awareness and spark extraordinary evolution.

The short-furred strange beast stood three zhang tall, its tusks unusually large. With every sweep, it easily repelled the surrounding crowd and tore apart the formations attempting to trap it.

The roar of the teeth-grinding beast was quite peculiar—utterly contrary to its massive size, it sounded like the soft, gentle bleating of a lamb, creating a striking visual contrast.

Liu Xiaoyi asked, "To what realm can the Decachoron Disc elevate a strange beast? Even the attackers surrounding it seem to include experts at the ninth stage of the Earthly Soul Realm, yet they can still be injured by it."

Shangguan Baozi shook her head. "The manual doesn't specify. Judging by this size, we'd need someone on par with the Clear Wind Swordsman just to cut it down, wouldn't we?"

The hunter beside them watched with rapt attention, completely oblivious to the fact that the two people he had brought along were skirting around the back of the area via a side woodland path.

If trouble could be avoided, it was best not to provoke it. With his cultivation not yet recovered, acting rashly would be courting death.

Yet, just as they reached the halfway point, the teeth-grinding beast caught their scent like a hound. Digging in its claws and tearing through the encirclement with a sweep of its tusks, it charged straight toward Liu Xiaoyi.

Liu Xiaoyi raised his sword in a desperate parry. The Green Radiance Sword was batted away upon contact, and the shockwave blasted him into mid-air. Fortunately, Shangguan Baozi promptly executed Earth Escaping Arts, grabbing Liu Xiaoyi with the intent to flee.

The teeth-grinding beast slammed its claws into the ground, instantly hardening and solidifying the damp soil beneath. Shangguan Baozi was forcibly driven out of the earth, tumbling across the ground until she crashed into a tree trunk and lost consciousness.

With less than five paces between them, Liu Xiaoyi suppressed the numbness in his arms and raised his sword to shield Shangguan Baozi.

"Hey! Brother over there! Get out of the way!" shouted the pursuing Shangguan clansmen anxiously, mistaking Liu Xiaoyi for one of their own family members.

There was no escape for Liu Xiaoyi. His blade clashed directly against the tusks, and the impact shattered the tree trunk behind him. Had he not hurled out the Supression Yuan Mountain, that single bite might have cost him his life.

Fortunately, his magic treasures were usable, and the fire seal resting against his chest protected his heart meridian, allowing Liu Xiaoyi to endure the beast's onslaught purely on his physical body. His heart pounded violently, yet his expression remained steady.

The others did not dare hesitate, quickly closing in once more to trap the teeth-grinding beast within their encirclement.

A discerning observer who closed in spotted a few clues and allowed a faint killing intent to leak toward Liu Xiaoyi. Sensing this at such a critical juncture, Liu Xiaoyi immediately hoisted the unconscious Shangguan Baozi onto his back and sprinted up Mount Moya.

"That's the brat wanted by the Heavenly Grade Number One Order! Don't let him get away!"

A piercing shout echoed, startling the flocks of birds on Mount Moya into chaotic flight!