"You, you..."
The great beast's mouth gaped wide, revealing rows of long, sharp fangs, yet it somehow conveyed a sense of simple-mindedness. "You, Mas... Master..."
It said.
Then, it naturally prostrated itself before Bai Zihe.
This was a gesture of submission!
Indeed.
Little Tigerzi had no choice but to submit.
It had been in the Path of Life and Death for decades, witnessing many enter the ancient tomb.
Those people...
Most could easily overpower it.
But they all perished inside, not a single one emerging from the ancient tomb.
And today, this human before it had walked out. Its strength was thus imaginable; killing it would be effortless.
Although the Great Tiger King's majesty was supreme.
It couldn't, for the sake of majesty, discard its own life...
The Great Tiger King was adaptable. Being a mount was no great shame, not a loss of face for a tiger!
"Seeing how obedient you are..."
Bai Zihe stroked its tiger head. The words that followed made Little Tigerzi's posterior clench: "I won't hold you accountable for trying to kill me earlier."
"Mas, Master..."
Little Tigerzi forced out an expression that was likely meant to be a smile. "I, I will definitely... definitely be an... honest tiger from now on."
"Go, come out with me."
Bai Zihe leaped up and sat on Little Tigerzi's back.
He had to admit, the soft tiger fur was quite comfortable.
"But, but... the rest... restrictions."
Little Tigerzi, carrying Bai Zihe forward, mumbled in a low, resonant voice.
Bai Zihe knew. Little Tigerzi was referring to the restrictions that confined them, the fierce beasts.
He had sensed it when he entered earlier.
They weren't particularly profound.
"With me here, that layer of restriction won't stop you. Just walk out boldly."
"Roar..."
Little Tigerzi glanced back at the place with lingering attachment, then set off at a gallop, heading towards the entrance of the Path of Life and Death.
To be honest.
It was also very curious about the outside world.
Outside the Path of Life and Death.
Qian Yuanshan, Dongfang Tuo, Xu Changsheng, and other elders of the War Department were still guarding the entrance.
However, their expressions were very relaxed.
"After such a long time, Bai Zihe must have died in the Path of Life and Death."
"Life into death out, that's the norm for the Path of Life and Death."
"This is the consequence of arrogance."
"..."
The elders spoke one after another.
Only Qian Yuanshan had a somewhat somber expression.
He had high hopes for Bai Zihe's future, but to think he died here. A pity, a lament.
"Let's go."
Dongfang Tuo interrupted their chatter and said indifferently, "It's been two hours since he went in. Bai Zihe isn't coming out."
"Let's go do something meaningful."
As his words fell.
The elders all agreed, turning to leave.
"Roar—"
Just then, a tiger's roar echoed, immensely powerful, shaking their very souls.
Everyone turned to look.
Good heavens.
The monstrous beast from the Path of Life and Death had actually broken out.
As everyone grew anxious, they suddenly noticed that on its back, a person was being carried.
Clad in white, composed and calm.
It was none other than Bai Zihe!
What in the blazes was going on?
Bai Zihe...
Not only had he come out of the Path of Life and Death, but he had also tamed this great tiger?
Everyone was stunned.
Without exception, even Qian Yuanshan.
They stood there, dumbfounded, staring blankly at the man and the tiger.
Forgetting to speak, forgetting to react, forgetting everything.
Only in their minds, a hazy voice echoed.
Impossible!
This is absolutely not real, it's an illusion!
This great tiger...
Was a genuine existence, surpassing the limit of Grandmasters!
Its power was terrifying to the extreme. Even a high-level Grandmaster would find it extremely difficult to survive in its presence.
Recalling the past.
The veterans of the War Department had joined forces to try and defeat this great tiger. Their plan was meticulous, their preparations thorough.
Yet, they not only failed to subdue it, but several elders were killed or injured by it.
In the end, the veterans fled in disarray and issued an order: anyone who had not surpassed the Grandmaster realm was strictly forbidden from provoking the great tiger.
This was why the elders had concluded that Bai Zihe had perished inside.
Because this great tiger's strength was too ferocious.
Bai Zihe could not possibly be its match.
But now...
Bai Zihe had not only come out, but he was riding on the great tiger's back, leisurely and at ease.
And the great tiger also appeared relaxed, showing no sign of strain, clearly having been tamed by Bai Zihe from the bottom of its heart.
"What, you don't welcome me back?"
Bai Zihe swept his gaze over the assembled elders, his tone carrying an indescribable flavor.