Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 316: Unable to Move

Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Unable to Move

The knife, like a nail, pinned the Fire Lizard’s head to the ground, rendering it immobile.

The sight of the Two-headed Fire Lizard was shocking yet awe-inspiring.

Everyone’s eyes were filled with excitement and reverence.

After all, they were no match against the Two-headed Fire Lizard. If Yang Tian hadn’t acted, even the mere dragon breath of the beast just moments ago would have left them in dire straits!

Silver Wolf immediately laughed and said, "Mr. Yang, you... you’re invincible! Even this dragon... oh no, it’s all the same."

"Indeed! Mr. Yang is truly extraordinary!"

"Mr. Yang is unbeatable!"

Those who had narrowly escaped the menace of the Two-headed Fire Lizard shouted with exhilaration.

But Yang Tian simply chuckled, "This was just a minor boss; the true boss hasn’t shown up yet!"

"The true boss hasn’t appeared yet?"

The crowd suddenly erupted into confusion and murmurs.

Could there really be a monster stronger than the Two-headed Fire Lizard?

"Hahaha! Young man, you actually managed to find me. I must commend you!"

As everyone shifted their gazes, unsure of what Yang Tian was referring to, a figure floated up from within the magma pool. With a single hand, he pulled the demonic blade out from the mouth of the Two-headed Fire Lizard and sent it flying directly back into Yang Tian’s hand.

At this moment, everyone caught their first glimpse of the figure.

He was a middle-aged man with fiery red hair, lean in appearance, yet his aura was far more terrifying than that of the Two-headed Fire Lizards around him!

Even... even more overwhelming than Yang Tian’s aura!

As the crowd observed the middle-aged man, they realized that his gaze was primarily fixed on Yang Tian.

It wasn’t simply because Yang Tian was the strongest cultivator present, but because Yang Tian’s aura felt extraordinarily peculiar!

Clearly, this middle-aged man wasn’t human!

Despite having lived for 800 years in this world, Yang Tian had never encountered such an aura before!

It was a sensation that struck deep into his soul.

Like an infinite void!

Otherwise, this man wouldn’t just be standing here observing. Instead, he would have struck without hesitation, slaughtering Yang Tian and everyone else.

"Doug Keith! Let me devour him!"

At that instant, the Two-headed Fire Lizard roared out, lunging to attack Yang Tian.

But the middle-aged man merely slapped it aside, and the creature collapsed to the ground, trembling.

"Stay silent in my presence!"

The middle-aged man snorted and turned his gaze back to Yang Tian. "Facing a god far superior to you, know your place and show respect!"

With a smug smile, the man asked Yang Tian, "Young one, tell me, what’s your name?"

"Yang Tian! And who might you be, Two-headed Fire Lizard in disguise?" Yang Tian retorted sharply.

"Hmm?"

The man’s expression shifted abruptly, clearly startled that Yang Tian had seen through his true form as a Two-headed Fire Lizard.

He quickly composed himself. "Impressive," he admitted. "Indeed, I am a Two-headed Fire Lizard. For you to discern this, your legacy must be exceptional. A true Chinese cultivator!"

A true cultivator?

Hearing this, the onlookers exchanged puzzled and curious glances with Yang Tian.

They’d heard of Chinese warriors and cultivators, but a "true cultivator"? That was unheard of.

Could this be Yang Tian’s hidden secret?

Yang Tian smirked and shook his head.

"A true cultivator? Sorry, but I’m not."

"Not?"

The middle-aged man furrowed his brows slightly but soon let out a grin. "No matter. If you don’t wish to admit it, that’s fine. Leave this place, and I’ll spare your life. This is the hallowed breeding ground of us Two-headed Fire Lizards. Leave here, and I’ll grant you mercy!"

Standing tall with an air of magnanimity, the middle-aged man appeared to be extending a grand act of grace.

Did Yang Tian require such charity?

More importantly, Yang Tian had no intentions of leaving at the mere sight of the Two-headed Fire Lizards. He needed their inner cores to refine a pill—one capable of aiding his breakthrough into the Nascent Soul realm, the Mixed Yuan Pill!

The Mixed Yuan Pill was the ultimate alchemical treasure, enabling a cultivator to transition from the Golden Core to the Nascent Soul.

The core ingredients for crafting such a pill comprised a Fire Dragon Fruit and the essence of a fire-aligned beast.

Yang Tian had never considered obtaining a Fire Dragon Fruit, as it could only be found in a truly divine dragon’s nest—a peril beyond reckoning!

But the Two-headed Fire Lizards? That was a different story altogether.

While their essence couldn’t rival that of a legitimate Chinese Dragon, their inner cores could adequately substitute as a catalyst!

In other words, obtaining the inner core of this Two-headed Fire Lizard would allow Yang Tian’s journey to the Nascent Soul stage to progress tenfold!

Would Yang Tian back down under such circumstances?

Without hesitation, Yang Tian tightened his grip on the demonic blade and responded coldly, "If you wish to leave, surrender your inner core. If not, you shall perish!"

Surrender the inner core, or die?

Hearing Yang Tian’s ultimatum, not only did the Two-headed Fire Lizards bristle but even Silver Wolf and the other cultivators felt that Yang Tian had gone too far in his audacity.

Though the cultivation world was a place where only the strong survived...

These were Two-headed Fire Lizards endowed with the power of gods!

Furthermore, one of them had already transformed into human form, possessing strength surpassing that of Yang Tian. This signified that they were extraordinary beings.

Most people had already resigned themselves to fleeing rather than battling such creatures, yet Yang Tian openly dared to demand dominance!

And yet, Yang Tian cared little for the shocked gazes of others and didn’t see the need to explain himself.

Though his sights were set on the inner cores of the Two-headed Fire Lizards, he was well aware of their cunning and deceitful nature.

They were fiercely territorial creatures.

Anyone daring to encroach upon their domain would face relentless hostility.

More importantly, amidst the overflowing aura emanating from the magma pool, Yang Tian had detected profound spiritual energy. After spending only a few days near it, he felt the bottleneck of his Golden Core stage beginning to loosen toward the Nascent Soul stage!

How could anyone afford to lose such twin treasures?

To kill these Two-headed Fire Lizards was the only viable solution.

The middle-aged man clearly underestimated Yang Tian’s resolve. Little did he know about Yang Tian’s millenniums-worth of absorbed spiritual knowledge and memories of devoured devils, or the mental fortress Yang Tian had cultivated over countless tribulations.

So when Yang Tian dismissed his offer with such decisiveness, the middle-aged man feigned outrage, bellowing, "Young man, don’t take things too far! The inner core embodies our very essence; how could we abandon it so easily? Consider some other request!"

"Another request?"

Yang Tian burst into laughter at the absurdity.

The inner core was the equivalent of a beast’s Golden Core. If someone ever sought Yang Tian’s own Golden Core, he would’ve unleashed a thunderous retaliation without hesitation.

Could any substitute demand ever be reasonable?

Nonetheless, since the middle-aged man seemed intent on playing this game, Yang Tian decided to entertain it for now. Smiling faintly, he suggested, "Fine, then relinquish this place and hand over the magma pool to me!"

"This..."

The middle-aged man’s brows furrowed deeply at the proposition.

Yet, with a sly smile, he quickly relented. "Very well! In honor of your strength, we are willing to relinquish this sacred ground!"

With that, the middle-aged man patted the Two-headed Fire Lizard beside him and gestured as though ready to abandon the cavern completely.

Upon witnessing this, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief.

After all, facing these two formidable beasts had pushed their minds and spirits to the edge of breaking.