C12 I will Definitely Succeed!

In the midst of the storm, Lin Xi caught a glimpse of something magical. It was an object serenely suspended at the very heart of the tempest. To say it was merely floating would be an understatement—it seemed to be growing there, an oddity that left Lin Xi utterly astounded.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!" The powerful roars behind him were unmistakable. The three Strong Rank Beasts were intent on claiming the object at the storm's core. Lin Xi could sense the overwhelming Profound Beast Aura. Despite his meager cultivation, he found himself running faster than ever.

His confusion was shared by the Strong Rank Beasts trailing him. They couldn't understand how, with their vastly superior strength, they were being outpaced by Lin Xi.

The cause of this anomaly was the Chaos Bead on Lin Xi's person. It was the Chaos Bead that had detected a potent aura, activating the Chaos Qi and propelling Lin Xi forward.

"Boom!" Inside the storm's eye, Lin Xi was bombarded with a relentless mental thunder. Even with the protection of the Chaos Bead, he was battered by the fierce winds. His sleeves were torn to shreds, and the gales slashed at him like blades.

Within moments, he was riddled with cuts and soaked in blood, his strength waning rapidly. The relentless winds showed no sign of abating, and Lin Xi sensed an imminent threat to his life.

"I can't go on like this—I'll perish. I must make a change!" Realizing the gravity of his situation, Lin Xi noticed the Chaos Bead emanating a bright light, exuding the Chaos Aura.

As the wind howled fiercely, a chilling beastly cry pierced the air. Turning with difficulty, Lin Xi witnessed a Rank Three leopard fall victim to the merciless Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle. The scent of blood permeated the storm, and Lin Xi was splattered with the crimson spray.

Startled, Lin Xi recognized the peril he was in. A single misstep could lead to his demise at the claws of a Strong Rank Beast.

At that moment, Lin Xi noticed the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle swooping towards him, with a Rank Four boar roaring as it closed in on him.

"Do you think you can take me down? It seems the object ahead is no ordinary treasure; even the Strong Rank Beasts can sense its allure. Well then, I refuse to let you have your way!" Lin Xi steeled himself, determination shining in his eyes. He made a daring choice to charge forward, regardless of the consequences.

With a resounding "Bam!" Lin Xi was acutely aware that the Rank Four boar had fallen to the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle. He was enveloped by an intense and terrifying Profound Beast Aura. The eagle roar and the whooshing of talons filled the air behind him.

"Bang!" Lin Xi felt as though he had collided with something. It radiated light and a rich fragrance, surrounded by a potent Spiritual Qi.

"This... can it really be..." Lin Xi was in disbelief at the object before him. It was a marvel, the very thing he had longed for and sought after.

"The Pure Fragrance Flower... I never imagined it would actually be you!" Lin Xi was ecstatic, having encountered the Pure Fragrance Flower in such a perilous setting.

"Great opportunities lie within danger; the saying holds true. Without taking risks, how can one hope to gain anything?" Lin Xi mused, reflecting on the wealth of experiences he had gathered since arriving in the Alien Realm.

"The Pure Fragrance Flower thrives in unique conditions, only in places with extreme attributes. Of course, this storm is one such attribute, the extreme wind. How did I not realize it sooner?" Lin Xi smacked his forehead in revelation.

"Fortune truly favors the bold!" Lin Xi's energy surged, oblivious to the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle that was stealthily drawing near within the storm.

Sensing something amiss, Lin Xi spun around, feeling an overwhelming aura swirling about him. A claw mark swept past, and he narrowly dodged it. Yet, he wasn't completely unscathed; claw marks appeared on his body, and blood began to seep out, a frightening sight indeed.

"Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle!" Lin Xi's eyes sparkled with intensity as countless thoughts raced through his mind.

In an instant, the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle launched its attack, its formidable strength on full display. It was clear that it intended to end Lin Xi's life. Lin Xi had witnessed the might of the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle before, but he was equally determined not to relinquish the Pure Fragrance Flower.

"I must obtain the Pure Fragrance Flower. It's the key to passing the Academy's Profound Examination!" A resolute look flashed in Lin Xi's eyes as a wave of courage swelled within him. Without a moment's doubt, he seized the Pure Fragrance Flower.

"Boom!" A fierce wind burst forth from the flower, causing Lin Xi's hand to throb with pain. It was as if his hand had been thrust into a tornado, threatening to whisk him away.

"I have to get it!" Lin Xi gritted his teeth, enduring the agony that pierced his soul. It felt as though countless steel needles were stabbing into his brain, tormenting him with a pain worse than death.

Meanwhile, the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle drew closer, ready to unleash its most devastating attack.

Lin Xi's hand felt foreign, as if it were no longer his own, and he was engulfed in excruciating pain. A peculiar sensation emerged from within him, and the scent of death pervaded his senses.

"I will succeed!"

"Rumble!" At that critical moment, as if responding to Lin Xi's unwavering conviction, the Chaos Bead on his body radiated an intense Chaos Qi. Mysterious light swirled around him. Although his mind was bombarded with noise, he distinctly felt the Chaos Bead rise from his body and soar into the tempest.

The Chaos Bead flickered, and the fierce wind attribute seemed to vanish in the blink of an eye. Lin Xi sensed the surrounding pressure drop, allowing him to extend his hand. With a determined bite of his teeth, he reached out with his bloodied, battered hand and grasped the Pure Fragrance Flower.

Unbeknownst to Lin Xi, the Wind Spirit of the Dark Void Abyss had been captured by the Chaos Bead. From that moment on, the Dark Void Abyss was devoid of the Wind Spirit, causing the winds to weaken and the peril of the abyss to lessen. Lin Xi was unaware of this change, and the capture of the Wind Spirit was nothing short of serendipity—a stroke of luck for Lin Xi.

"Boom!" A thunderous roar erupted as the Chaos Bead flew into Lin Xi's body. At that moment, Lin Xi finally felt some relief.

Simultaneously, an eagle's screech pierced the air. Lin Xi watched as the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle swooped toward him with a menacing glare fixed on the Pure Fragrance Flower in his grasp. He swiftly tucked the flower into his Storage Ring.

"I wonder if the Chaos Bead can take on the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle," Lin Xi mused, a spark of determination in his eyes. He was already stealthily bracing himself.

The Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle closed in on Lin Xi in an instant. Without hesitation, Lin Xi hurled the Chaos Bead with lightning speed.

"Boom!" An explosive sound reverberated as a mighty storm unleashed, sending the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle flying unexpectedly.

"It's effective!" Lin Xi couldn't contain his excitement.

"Keep attacking!" He commanded, launching the Chaos Bead once more. The bead responded to his command, unleashing a fierce assault. A relentless storm pummeled the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle.

"Stop!" After a few moments, Lin Xi's thoughts flickered, and he halted the Chaos Bead. He pondered the possibility of having a Strong Rank Beast capable of flight to escape the Dark Void Abyss and reach the academy.

"Will you obey me?" Lin Xi approached the subdued Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle and asked, his face devoid of emotion.

After a moment of contemplation, the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle nodded slowly. Having achieved the status of a Rank Five Profound Beast, it possessed a certain level of sentience and understood the gravity of its situation: disobey Lin Xi, and death was certain.

"Very well. This is the storm. If you obey, I won't let it erupt. But if you defy me, I will unleash it, and you will perish instantly," Lin Xi warned, his thoughts manipulating the Chaos Bead. A miniature storm shot into the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle's body, a lethal deterrent against any treachery. Lin Xi had gleaned all this knowledge from the Chaos Bead.

With everything in place, Lin Xi breathed a sigh of relief. He was soaked through with sweat, utterly drained and covered in wounds, unable to summon even a shred of strength.

The Chaos Bead returned to his body, leaving Lin Xi feeling even more drained of strength.

Surveying his surroundings, Lin Xi saw devastation everywhere. Ancient trees had been mercilessly destroyed, countless others snapped in half, with debris scattered in the wind. The ground was soaked with blood, and the bodies of numerous Profound Beasts lay strewn about. Streams that once ran clear were now stained crimson, resembling rivers of blood.

Gigantic stones had been reduced to dust, and the earth was pockmarked with innumerable craters; nothing remained untouched.

The storm, which had raged until the Chaos Bead absorbed the Wind Spirit, finally began to subside.

In the aftermath, the desolation was palpable.

Standing amidst the chaos was Lin Xi, with the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle before him. Both man and beast surveyed the wreckage, and as their eyes met, they shared a mutual sense of relief from having survived the ordeal.

"We can't linger here," Lin Xi spoke with a sense of urgency, knowing that his priority was to heal. He had obtained the Pure Fragrance Flower, intending to use it for a breakthrough. The Profound Examination was approaching, and he needed to pass. His time at the College was far from over; there was much to be done. He was determined to show Princess Jinger that he, Lin Xi, was not easily ensnared by plots and to uncover who was scheming against him.

"Break through, become stronger," Lin Xi thought, his eyes gleaming with resolve. He took a painful step forward.

"Let's go. Find us a safe haven," he instructed the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle, his voice steady despite his condition.

Reluctantly, the eagle knew it had no choice but to comply, given that its life was in Lin Xi's hands. It took to the skies, wings beating powerfully as it led the way, escorting Lin Xi from the scene of destruction.

Shortly after their departure, a tide of Profound Beasts arrived, drawn to the site. Discovering the Pure Fragrance Flower gone, they showed clear signs of disappointment. Had Lin Xi and the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle remained, they would have faced an onslaught from the beasts.

Meanwhile, Lin Xi, guided by the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle, ventured through the Dark Void Abyss.