"Bang!" A loud noise echoes as the Blood Iron Wooden Rod strikes down hard on the shoulder of the Red-Maned Fire Lion.

The Red-Maned Fire Lion's attack is interrupted; however, it does not give up. Its other massive claw swings down viciously, scratching the body of the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape.

"Sizzle!" The Red-Maned Fire Lion's massive claw seemed to scratch against granite, leaving a shallow claw mark on the waist of the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, splattering a string of pale golden blood.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, injured by the claw, flashes a fierce gleam in its eyes and charges at the Red-Maned Fire Lion.

As the Red-Maned Fire Lion lands, it springs off its hind legs, leaping up, and exposes its sharp fangs, resembling four sharp, curved blades, aiming to bite lethally at the throat of the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape.

"Duang!" The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape responds with unparalleled agility, hitting the Red-Maned Fire Lion's forehead fiercely with a rod, not giving it the chance to bite.

...

Soon, the Red-Maned Fire Lion and Jade-Eyed Golden Ape engage in close combat,

The Red-Maned Fire Lion's sharp claws find blood on the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, and in a short period, the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape is covered in wounds, stained all over with blood.

However, the cultivators in the audience are all extremely tense, full of concern for the battle's outcome.

Though the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape appears wounded all over, it is entirely dominant; it only lets the Red-Maned Fire Lion land its claws, never allowing it to bite its vital spots. Time and again, it swings its rod, interrupting the biting attacks of the Red-Maned Fire Lion, and even voluntarily extends its arm for the Red-Maned Fire Lion to bite, and then,...

"Duang, Duang..." The sturdy Blood Iron Wooden Rod strikes repeatedly on the Red-Maned Fire Lion's forehead, its massive force making the entire arena tremble continuously, extremely terrifying.

"Duang!" With a loud crash, the Blood Iron Wooden Rod strikes the Red-Maned Fire Lion's forehead once more, causing it to loosen its grip.

"Bang!" With a loud crash, the massive body of the Red-Maned Fire Lion falls heavily to the ground, losing its ability to continue the fight.

"Roar!"

The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape glances over, turns its head to look at the audience, and declares victory with a roar.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape turns to leave with determined and powerful steps; its blood-covered, towering physique seems to ridicule them as a group of ignorant clowns.

"Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, wins!" The Golden Core Referee announces loudly, unsurprised.

In this battle, the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape's beast tamer was very clever, exploiting the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape's bodily advantage to the fullest—returning injury for injury. The battle was brutal, yet through continually accumulating advantages, it ultimately secured victory.

"Unbelievable! We actually lost!"

"We lost miserably this time!"

"How could this happen! Fire Lion, get up quickly!"

"Damn Golden Ape, how can its body be so tough!"

...

Upon hearing the referee's judgment, the audience immediately erupts in curses, unable to accept this outcome.

Behind the scenes in the arena.

Li Mu happily feeds Xiaojin a few Golden Vein Pills, then lets Xiaobai return to it and places Xiaojin into the Spirit Beast Bag to recuperate.

With Xiaojin's body's recovery speed, its injuries can heal within three to five days without even having to apply healing medicine.

Had it not been unsuitable for Xiaojin to use the 'Spirit-Devouring Healing Technique' here, feeding it a large number of Tier Three Demon Beasts while using this technique to mend its body, Xiaojin's injuries would recover in half a day.

"We won! Senior, we won!"

Li Mu walks backstage, a graceful figure abruptly appears in front of him, excitedly jumping and celebrating without restraint.

"Yes! We won, let's go claim our prize!" Li Mu nods with a smile.

"Yes, yes! Senior, this way!" Zhao Lingyue joyfully grabs Li Mu's arm, happily leading the way.

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