Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Xuanwu, the Four Great Holy Beasts each have their strengths, and in Little Gold’s understanding, among The Four Sacred Beasts, the White Tiger is the strongest. However, when people rank them, they always habitually place the Azure Dragon at the front and Xuanwu at the end.

In reality, any comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of the Four Great Holy Beasts can only remain theoretical because Sacred Beasts do not engage in life-and-death battles. If they do not engage in such fights, then there is little significance to determining who is stronger or weaker.

Now, the battle between Lin Yu and Snow Maiden seemed to provide a reference answer to this question.

If two Sacred Beasts were to fight to the death, the most likely outcome would be mutual destruction.

As he watched these two Giant Beasts prefer death over letting the other go, Lin Yun had no choice but to intervene.

Lin Yun sprang into action, leaping into the sky with a single bound.

Dongfang Hongyue, witnessing this, could not help but feel worried.

She felt immense pressure even near the battlefield; could Lin Yun withstand it?

Moreover, in such a battle of Giant Beasts, with Lin Yun akin to a tiny ant, what use would there be in rushing in?

But the next second, she, like everyone else, stood with her mouth agape, frozen in place.

Lin Yun arrived between the two Giant Beasts, and with one hand, he lifted up the tremendous Xuanwu.

This scene was like an ant lifting a towering tree, which was just too exaggerated!

With Lin Yun lifting Xuanwu, the White Tiger felt slightly less pressure, but it still didn’t let go with its mouth or claws. Instead, it gripped even harder.

Snow Maiden let out a pained moan, and Lin Yun immediately became anxious. He stretched out Qiaobian and gave the tiger’s paw a smack. The paw, feeling pain, loosened up. Just as the paw relaxed, Xuanwu’s counterattack arrived, and with a thud, it butted the tiger’s head, forcing the White Tiger to let go of the snake’s head as well.

The snake’s head looked listless, and after a few more exchanges of attacks and defenses, the White Tiger finally retreated. Xuanwu also took on a defensive posture, secreting a black liquid from its body to nourish the snake’s head, slowly restoring its vitality.

The two Giant Beasts glared at each other from a distance, both roaring furiously at the other.

Don’t leave after school; I’ll deal with you next time!

Lin Yun almost saw the two like elementary school children threatening each other. Then, the White Tiger returned to the top of Lin Yu’s head, burrowing into Lin Yu’s body, while Xuanwu also returned behind Snow Maiden, gradually fading until it disappeared.

Both of their bodies swayed noticeably, the battle having taken a significant toll on them.

Lin Yun steadied Snow Maiden and was promptly met with a glare from Lin Yu.

Dongfang Hongyue flew down, supporting Lin Yu, displaying great poise as a senior.

"This battle ends here today, we will meet again on the battlefield another day!"

After Dongfang Hongyue dropped her fierce words, she took Lin Yu back to the ship. Lin Yu still looked resentfully at Lin Yun, making his scalp tingle.

I...

Could it be that the smack to the tiger’s paw just now was also a hit on Lin Yu?

If that’s the case, there’s a big problem.

Lin Yun’s guess was correct. Lin Yu’s resentment stemmed not only from Lin Yun steadying Snow Maiden instead of her after the fight but also from that smack on the tiger’s paw.

"Master, how are you?"

As soon as Lin Yu returned to the cabin, Wang Wanqiu approached her with concern, as Lin Yu’s complexion did not look good.

"He actually hit me."

Wang Wanqiu: "..."

Is she talking about the smack Lin Yun gave just now?

Wang Wanqiu didn’t see much of an issue with Lin Yun’s actions. Given the circumstances then, Lin Yu’s eyes were blood-red, and if Lin Yun hadn’t intervened, the White Tiger would have torn Xuanwu apart.

To save Xuanwu’s life, Lin Yun had merely smacked the tiger’s paw, which doesn’t seem like a big deal, right?

Moreover, she wasn’t injured!

Wang Wanqiu examined Lin Yu’s hand and saw not even a mark. She tried to explain: "At that time, Master, it seemed like you weren’t in your right mind. To protect Snow Maiden, Lin Yun had to take action!"

"To protect another woman, he actually hit me."

Wang Wanqiu: "..."

As a straightforward and candid lady, she felt somewhat at a loss when faced with this situation.

In the past, she had only seen her master’s heroic and dashing bearing, elegant and impressive, and when facing her, Lin Yu was always gentle and dignified. She had never seen Lin Yu with such a look of melancholy.

"He actually saved you first."

"When he saved me, he was so gentle with the Snow Maiden, but when he hit me, he used a stick, and he didn’t even help me up!"

Wang Wanqiu: "..."

Master is being coquettish, isn’t he?

It was fortunate that no one else was in the cabin; otherwise, Lin Yu’s shining image would have completely collapsed.

The esteemed Jade Sword Immortal had turned into a resentful woman confined to her chambers.

"How about I go and fight Lin Yun?"

Wang Wanqiu was now very confident, having just gained immense strength and learned some methods of using magic power. She felt very strong but lacked an opponent to combat, so confronting Lin Yun seemed like the best option.

On one hand, she could discipline Lin Yun on her master’s behalf, and on the other, she could give herself a good workout.

As for the fact that the Demon Race was restrained by Lin Yun...

Wang Wanqiu had no idea.

Lin Yun had not told her how Hu Yuling had been clearly and neatly dealt with by him, which was why Wang Wanqiu was now brimming with confidence.

Of course, even if she were to discipline Lin Yun, she wouldn’t hit too hard. After all, he was one of their own, and she still owed Lin Yun a huge favor!

"No need."

As soon as Lin Yu heard Wang Wanqiu was going to fight Lin Yun, she immediately refused.

Don’t do that, she was just feeling a bit uncomfortable and wanted Lin Yun to coax her a bit, not really to take him down.

Besides, if Wang Wanqiu went to deal with Lin Yun, she might end up being handled by him instead!

Lin Yu hadn’t forgotten that originally Fang Yu thought Lin Yun was easy to handle and wouldn’t cause much trouble, but because of her underestimation and carelessness in their hand-to-hand combat, Lin Yun easily captured her. It was probably after that battle that Fang Yu and Lin Yun’s relationship took a significant leap forward!

From hand-to-hand combat to intimacy, it was truly infuriating.

With this precedent, Lin Yu was naturally worried that Wang Wanqiu might make the same mistakes.

Therefore, she’d rather handle it herself!

Seeing that Lin Yu was no longer angry or melancholic, Wang Wanqiu quickly helped to change the subject, saying, "Master, what was that divine skill you used just now? It looked so powerful!"

Although the caster seemed unable to move during the spell, under the ferocious aura of the White Tiger, others couldn’t move either, only Lin Yun could move freely.

Moreover, the White Tiger moved with the accompaniment of thunder and wind, which was truly imposing.

"I don’t know what it was either, but..."

Lin Yu’s words reached her lips, but then she stopped.

Lin Yu felt that it was the power within her body awakening further that allowed her to exhibit this strength, and this awakening was triggered by the Snow Maiden’s provocation.

The more her power awakened, the more Lin Yu worried she would become someone other than herself.

As in the battle just now, she was the White Tiger, but the White Tiger was not her.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t still be biting down on the Snow Maiden’s Xuanwu even after Lin Yun entered the arena.

It was better not to mention this to Wang Wanqiu, to save her from worrying.

However, Wang Wanqiu’s straightforwardness was beyond her imagination.

"Master, just say what’s on your mind!"

Lin Yu: "..."

Can’t you see that I’m hesitating to speak?