Human-Shaped Ferocious Beast

The four teens lay sprawled on the ground, writhing and groaning in pain.

It felt like their organs were shattering, churning in waves of agony!

Was this really just a little kid?

Five early Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivators, and they couldn't last a single round against him.

One punch each, and they were down!

It was almost too easy!

What kind of monster had they provoked?!

After snagging a few decent-tasting treasure medicines from them, Jiang Yuqiong ignored the group, stepping over them and heading out of the crater with his short knife.

Time to prep for a feast!

After some hustle, he finally carved off a bear paw, cleaned and skinned it.

Then he gathered branches and firewood, skewered the massive paw, scored it with cuts, and started roasting!

"Barbecue! A taste from memory!"

Jiang Yuqiong drooled as he roasted, barely containing his excitement!

But to his surprise, after roasting for ages, no savory aroma emerged.

The skin and flesh barely curled—no hint of char.

"Is a beast's meat this hard to cook?"

Jiang Yuqiong stared, frustration mounting.

At this rate, he wouldn't eat until tomorrow!

So infuriating!

"What a hassle!"

He grew increasingly antsy.

The Red-Eyed Savage Bear, a fifth-tier beast, could stand in these flames alive without a scratch.

Even carved into a paw, it wasn't roasting easily.

This really threw him off.

All this work, and still no meat—pitiful!

His little face drooped, heart sinking.

But then, a spark of inspiration hit!

"Got it!"

His eyes lit up, a grin spreading across his face again.

With a leap, he dashed back to the crater, dragged the halberd young men and his crew out, and hauled them to the roasting spot.

"You four stay here—I'll be right back. Don't let anyone touch my roast!"

"Run, and I'll beat you every time I see you!"

Jiang Yuqiong growled menacingly.

Then he zipped off in a flash.

The four teens' faces twisted in confusion and bitterness.

What sin had they committed?!

Beaten by a two-year-old was bad enough—now they were conscripted too?

Talk about a cursed day!

"The guy inside and that bear… could they… could they both be his doing?"

One young men suddenly realized, voicing the thought.

The other three jolted, eyes bulging like the bear's!

It wasn't impossible!

That kid was so strong—they'd fallen without decent resistance.

When had such a savage toddler emerged in the Three Thousand Dao Domains?!

Why hadn't they heard of him?

Too terrifying!

If they'd known he was this fierce, they wouldn't have dared rob him—not even thought about it!

That wasn't a kid!

He was a little demon king!

They wrestled internally, tempted to flee, but recalling his parting threat, they shivered in unison.

Better stay put!

At least they weren't facing death!

"Poor Han Xuan—don't know if he's alive!"

Another young men said with a wry smile.

"The little demon king didn't kill—he's probably fine."

The halberd young men shook his head.

As they spoke, a "whoosh" sounded—a figure flashed in.

The toddler was back!

And in his hand, he dragged another person like a dead dog.

It was Han Xuan, the one blasted away!

His face was ashen, spirit wilted, clearly crushed inside.

Seeing the halberd young men and crew, his expression perked up a bit.

Relieved he was okay, they sighed in unison.

"Little demon—uh, no! Little brother, we were blind to your greatness and offended you!"

"You've got the medicines—how about letting us go, big heart and all?"

One young men forced a smile.

"Right, right! Big heart—don't hold it against us!"

The others nodded, faces flushed with shame.

Five teens begging a toddler for mercy—laughable if it got out!

But no choice—under the roof, you bow.

Even Han Xuan, tossed to the ground, softened his expression, smiling in hopes this savage kid would show mercy.

Jiang Yuqiong glanced at him faintly, ignoring them.

Dragging Han Xuan, he flung him by the roasting rack and pointed at the massive bear paw.

"Don't you have that Purple Nether Incinerating Flame?"

"Roast this paw for me!"

Jiang Yuqiong ordered.

Han Xuan's smile froze.

The halberd young men and crew gaped in unison.

What did the little demon king just say?

Roast meat?

With the Purple Nether Incinerating Flame?

Han Xuan's face turned green.

I busted my hump to find that flame's spirit root, nurtured it into my wheel's true spirit!

A killer move!

Now you want me to roast meat?!

Are you mocking me on purpose?!

"What? Not willing?"

"Fine—I've got ways to make you eager!"

Jiang Yuqiong sneered, raising a small fist.

Han Xuan shrank back hard!

That kid's terror was fresh—he didn't want another hit!

The strong rule—can't fight it!

Fine!

Just roasting meat, right?

I'll roast!

Reluctantly, he shuffled to the rack. His divine wheel flared behind him, the Purple Nether Incinerating Flame blazing with searing heat!

"Good, good, good! That's the spirit!"

"A flame this fine—not using it to roast is a waste!"

"You're the man for the job!"

Jiang Yuqiong clapped his little hands, thrilled.

Finally, bear paw time!

He urged Han Xuan on.

Not daring to defy the little demon king, Han Xuan surged his spiritual energy, a roaring river pouring into his wheel!

"WHOOSH…"

A burst of Purple Nether Incinerating Flame shot out, engulfing the huge paw.

A rich meaty aroma wafted up!

Jiang Yuqiong rubbed his hands, buzzing with anticipation.

Meat at last!

But in less than a breath, a sharp, burnt stench hit.

"Overcooked! Stop!"

He shouted frantically.

Han Xuan yanked back the flame fast.

Too late!

The giant paw on the rack was now a blackened husk, shriveled by half!

Under their stares, a "crack" sounded—the paw fell, shattering into charred chunks on the ground, wisps of smoke rising.

Jiang Yuqiong stared, stunned, his little face stretching longer and longer!