Stronger from Earth-Chapter 174 - 74: Golden-winged Roc

"The Mountain Lord instructed it must be done as requested, please rest assured, Mountain Lord." The steward walked away slowly.

These days, the Mountain Lord has been in secluded alchemy practice, countless people are begging to see him, all are True Disciples of Immortal Martial Mountain and disciples of Elders, those in the Body Refining Realm and Human Immortal Realm buying pills for themselves, Earth Immortal Realm disciples pre-ordering for friends and family.

They expressed that as long as the pills are top grade, they want as many as there are, regardless of purchasing with Star Yuan, Spirit Stones, or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

"Mountain Lord has become such an accomplished Pill Master, Black and White Mountain's days will keep getting better." The steward's face constantly bore a smile.

On his way, he glimpsed Qiushui indulgently eating Spirit Fruit again, presumably given by the Mountain Lord, truly fearless in her favoritism.

Being pretty is indeed a great advantage, surrounded by people taking care of her, no wonder Qiushui this girl isn't as shrewd as Chun Shui, rather seeming a bit foolish, as she simply doesn't need to use her brain usually.

"Taking care of Mountain Lord's daily life, being silly is fine, one mature Chun Shui is enough among smart people."

Shaking his head, he strode away, this was the Mountain Lord's private palace; with no business, these servants wouldn't disturb it.

Wang Xuan asked Chun Shui to move the recliner, the maiden obedient and sensible, not procrastinating at all, by the way, placing a dish of Spirit Fruit beside Wang Xuan.

Seeing Qiushui only focused on eating, Chun Shui felt secretly worried, only relaxed when the Mountain Lord wasn't angry, finishing Wang Xuan's instructed tasks before advising her sister.

"Qiushui, stop eating here, if the Mountain Lord instructs you to massage his legs, would you use dirty hands?"

Qiushui shook her head, still holding a small piece of Spirit Fruit: "I haven't finished it, the Mountain Lord gave it to me; I'm sure it'll be fine if I eat it."

"Little brat." The Spirit Fruit kept for herself to eat at night, she surely would pitifully beg for a share, little glutton.

Behind, the two girls are naïve and ignorant, though learning how to serve people, they're still just sixteen or seventeen-year-olds.

When Wang Xuan is not mad, his temperament is gentle, akin to an old man still like a serene pool, spending an afternoon savoring tea and viewing the bamboo forest.

"Chun Shui, I have a box of osmanthus cake in my room, I don't enjoy these pastry dry foods, take them to eat, and help fetch my tea set, I want to brew tea." Wang Xuan waved his hand.

Before Chun Shui could respond, Qiushui promptly said: "No need for sister to move, I eat more, I'll go."

Said so, she hurriedly ran into the room. Upon hearing food, she's more proactive than anyone.

The two girls were beside him eating osmanthus cake in small bites, while Wang Xuan rested on the recliner, having just advanced his Inner Strength Pill alchemy technique to the limit level, feeling a bit fatigued.

After a while, a majestic cry startled him awake, eyes slightly open, he saw a golden roc as large as a hill soaring into the sky.

The hundred-meter wingspan flapping made this big bird fly thousands of meters high, miles away, its flight speed unknown.

Upon hearing this cry, countless Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts cringed their necks, especially the First Realm of Celestial Demon panda on Black and White Mountain, motionless in the bamboo forest, not daring to even breathe.

Only when it flew away did it spit and curse: "Dead bird!"

Xiong Bamboo shook with menace, seemingly unafraid of the opponent.

But it knew this Golden-winged Roc was a True Demon Second Realm great demon, on any mountain on Earth, worthy of being called Demon Saint, with unrivaled combat power, half of Immortal Martial Mountain's second generation disciples are no match for it.

Such a great demon far outperformed it, this Demon King gatekeeper, just because it was only at the First Realm of Celestial Demon.

The domineering Golden-winged Roc bullied many of these Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts back then, playing jokes with no courtesy, even its walk made one want to raise their tail.

The Golden-winged Roc subdued a vast array of demon beasts back then for one purpose, to make them acknowledge it as their leader, once shocking the tranquil Immortal Martial Mountain into chaos.

Even now, all Earth Demon, Celestial Demon, even True Demon of First and Second Realms are somewhat frightened and dislike it.

Especially since this creature is bloodthirsty, having several True Immortal level alien races dead by its hand, frequently visiting some Demon Saint mountains, arrogantly overlooking others.

The overly foul-tempered Golden-winged Roc knows those Demon Immortals curse it, yet it laughs even more smugly, loving to see those fellows disapproving of it but smiling broadly upon seeing it.

"Among the mounts of second-generation disciples, I, Golden-winged Roc, am the strongest! Always first!"

All these years, it's fought for first place, even if covered in blood battling the Demon Saint of the Divine Elephant lineage from another mountain, it still subdued it!

But recalling the past glorious days, it couldn't help but sigh, having secured this first place now was of no use.

Behind its golden wings, a girl clutched a golden feather, hollering "Wah wah wah," others thought she was scared, but it knew she was merely excited.

"Fly higher, big bird! I want to see the sun at the horizon! Fly faster, we won't catch it if it goes down the mountain."

Yue Yiyi sneaked a glance down below; she didn't even know how high they were. If she fell, it would surely be disastrous.

However, after reading the story of Kuafu chasing the sun these past few days, she also made a racket wanting to chase the sun.

Master said this sun wasn't the Golden Crow in disguise, that it never actually moved; it was merely the Earth revolving around the sun.

But she didn't believe it; taking advantage of Master's absence, she secretly rode the obedient big bird to chase the sun!

Demonic Power enveloped her back, providing a layer of protection for Yue Yiyi. Only the wind, not too big, blew in, making her feel thrilled.

Otherwise, with her body, flying at supersonic speeds, the fierce wind would tear steel apart in an instant.

Before long, the Golden-winged Roc reached the edge of the atmosphere. Flying any further would lead into space, and from this height, the Earth's scenery was all-encompassing.

"Master, let's stop here." The Golden-winged Roc spoke in human tongue.

Yue Yiyi looked down, realizing it was indeed a giant ball, understanding that the place where they lived wasn't flat. The Earth rotates, and the sun is a huge, very faraway ball of fire.

"Hmm, why don't we play in space?" Yue Yiyi suggested; it seemed space might be more fun.

From the time she could remember, the big bird and Master were by her side, with Master spoiling her the most, and the bird listened to her the most.

But the Golden-winged Roc's head shook like a rattle: "No, no, Master Hong said you're not allowed to leave Earth, otherwise he'd definitely peel off my skin, clean it, and boil it for soup to drink. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Likely you'd drink some while you're there, saying it's delicious. And I'd be done for, with my life gone."

Among demon beasts, it was indeed mighty, but truly angering Hong Xuanji, it wouldn't survive even a slap, let alone see tomorrow's sun.

After saying that, it hurriedly carried Yue Yiyi back home.

At Black and White Mountain, an astonished Wang Xuan hadn't noticed a pill in his hand fell to the ground, only exclaiming in awe: "What a big bird!"

The Golden-winged Roc spread its wings, blotting out the sun like a cloud of gold, truly enormous. Anyone seeing such a majestic divine beast bloodline would be in awe.

"Huh?" Wang Xuan came to his senses, realizing one of the five Grand Pills he had crafted had fallen, intending to make five top-grade Bone Tempering Pills the size of Long's eyes, easier to chew.

He didn't expect the finished product to seem like a Wasted Pill, grey-black, with no medicinal power at all.

Picking up the fallen pill, Wang Xuan suddenly smelled a strange fragrance, discovering it was emanating from the large Bone Tempering Pill.

A crack appeared on the surface of the pill, an enchanting aroma wafting from it, Wang Xuan realized, squeezing it with his hand, the crack enlarged.

Stripping off the pill's grey-black exterior, inside was a pill larger than a normal Bone Tempering Pill, entirely bright white.

Extremely beautiful, extremely fragrant.

Even the two sisters eating sweet-scented osmanthus cakes felt the cakes lose their flavor, their taste buds acutely sensitive, appetites opening wide, wanting to consume the pill.

But at that moment, Wang Xuan already held up the special Bone Tempering Pill, placing it in his mouth.

Chewing it, it was truly delicious. Wang Xuan had never tasted anything so good.

He only felt his cells cheering, his body warm and cozy, from outside in, penetrating to the marrow.

"This is something only found in Heaven, rarely smelled in the human world." Wang Xuan praised in satisfaction.

Let alone swallowing it, even smelling the fragrance made life seem fulfilled.

Wang Xuan was still immersed in enjoyment when suddenly a colossal figure crashed to the ground, with a sudden gust of wind.

The Golden-winged Roc retracted its wings, its pair of golden eyes staring at Wang Xuan, seriously asking: "Kid, where is that stuff from just now? Hand it over quickly."

A small head poked out from behind it, Yue Yiyi voiced with a milk-like tone: "Nephew, are you eating something delicious? Even Uncle wants a taste, don't hide it from Yiyi."

She swallowed, seriously looking at Wang Xuan.