The Sword of Somplak
Fox Demon

Like a starlight in the middle of the night peering out from behind the clouds, a faint light appeared at the end of the forest, signalling that the journey through the dark forest like night had reached its peak.

Ucup and Jane, like two free eagles flying high in the sky, further sped up the pace of his horse, raining through the forest like a wind hitting the trees. Their faces shone brightly like the rising sun, filled with happiness and the certainty that the past obstacles were over and the next challenge was about to arrive.

The control rope was pulled hard when the horse's pace had reached the end of the forest. Ucup and Jane are stunned to see a cliff so steep, almost delivering death if both are too late to stop the horse.

“Jane, did you pass this cliff before?” tanya Ucup glanced at him.

Jane looks confused. He continued to frown not believing in everything he saw now.

“I don't know if we're misguided,” Jane replied looking confused.

“Already, things like this are common,” said Ucup calming him. He then asked his three little monsters, Hong, Lan, and Huang to find another way by walking down the cliff path.

“We just wait while enjoying twilight!” his proposal.

Jane nodded in agreement even though in her heart she was still struggling with her confusion. To his knowledge, there was no cliff separating the forest from the area outside it.

At the end of the towering cliff, Ucup and Jane close together, their eyes glued to the beautiful panorama of twilight. The sky transformed into a canvas filled with golden colors, creating stunning natural paintings. The breeze of twilight stroked their faces, carrying the scent of wildflowers and the fresh scent of green grass beneath the cliff.

While Berlian was still sleeping by leaning his body on the back of Ucup; wrap both hands in the stomach Ucup. Some time later, both of Ucup's eyes narrowed, his face frowning to feel an awkwardness from the universe he was enjoying.

“Why does the position of the sun not change in the slightest?” muttered Ucup who just noticed it.

“Lord Ucup, use the eyes of the universe to make sure!” prince Xiao Li Dan said.

Ucup then activates his eye to scan everything in front of him. How surprised Ucup to see the panorama in front of him is just an illusion. He was jolted considering his three monsters who were looking for another way.

“Celaka!” Ucup turned his head in search of the whereabouts of the three monsters.

“Kak Ucup, what happened?” jane asked curiously to see the look on Ucup's face that was so panicked.

“I have to look for my three monsters,” replied Ucup who instantly pulled the control of the horse so tightly that the horse neighed loudly and raised its front legs. No doubt, Diamond who was asleep immediately woke up with a buying gaze. He tightened his grip so as not to fall off the horse's back.

“Wait, Brother! I'm coming,” cried Jane who immediately drove her horse chasing Ucup.

Ucup continued to scan the area around him while spurring the horses in search of the whereabouts of Hong, Lan, and Huang.

“Where are they?” Ucup started to get anxious at the three.

“Hong! The lan! Huang!” yelled Ucup so loud.

No word from the three who usually squeak each other filled the air space. Unfortunately all that was heard was the whirling wind blowing on him. Ucup turned his head back and forth trying to find the trail left by the three. But Ucup is not a hunter who is good at looking for traces.

“Lord Ucup, why not ask Bing Shi to help you?” prince Xiao Li Dan said.

“Betul also, I forgot to have a hunter monster,” said Ucup who immediately stopped the pace of his horse.

He then pulled Bing Shi out of the soul realm. As soon as Bing Shi came out, the horse riding Ucup was suddenly startled to the point that its horse feathers bristled. So afraid that the big horse dropped to the ground while bending his head. The Ucup and Diamond were forced to jump off the horse's back.

“Bing Shi, help me find all three cute monsters,” Ucup pinta without further ado.

Buk up!

Suddenly a voice fell behind Ucup. Just contact Ucup and Diamond immediately turned their body to see it. Seen by both of them was a girl grimacing in pain under a tree with a face so dirty. Seeing that, Diamond immediately ran to help him. 

“You all right, Jane?” The diamond reached out to help him stand up.

“Fucking horse! Suddenly he shook his body to throw me like this,” complained Jane while trying to stand up to reach Diamond's hand.

He walks with a broken heart. As soon as she saw the horse in front of her, Jane who was filled with annoyance vented it by kicking the horse that was lying face down. The horse woke up and ran away. Ucup and Diamond shook their heads looking at him and the three climbed onto Bing Shi's back. 

Bing Shi was a huge ice lion monster, even the size of his body could be boarded by four adult men. It also has soft feathers, but when in fighting mode, the feathers turn into sharp thorns and very cold temperatures to be able to freeze the blood of anyone who is exposed to the durinya.

Bing Shi walked over quickly while sniffing at the traces left behind by the three cute monsters. Even so, his hunting ability was not fixated on his smell, but on his very sharp instincts. 

“Your Highness, I sniffed the smell of the witch animal,” Bing Shi said.

“Witch animal! Meaning?” Ucup wondered.

“Siluman,” Prince Xiao Li And answered him.

“Oh!” Ucup.

“How, have you found all three cute monsters?” Ucup asked Bing Shi.

“Yes. They are 300 spears away from here,” Bing Shi replied confidently.

After answering him, Bing Shi dashed lightning-fast toward the three monsters that were in a flat area filled with bushes that were at the height of an adult's knees. Ucup's eyes narrowed in a faraway direction. It appeared that the three monsters, Hong, Lan, and Huang were fighting fiercely against a nine-tailed golden fox.

“Hold, Bing Shi! We just let Hong, Lan, and Huang finish the fight,” Ucup's eyes were so focused on seeing the fight of the three monsters.

In the midst of the fierce fight, Ucup and the others were presented by the cohesiveness of the three monsters in the fight. Hong attacked with his sharp fangs, Lan rampaged with her dazzling wings, and Huang rained down with her deadly claws. Pieces of wild grass and fragments of energy flew around them, creating a dramatic scene that reflected the tension and courage in such a fierce fight.

The nine-tailed golden fox did not want to lose. In the fight against the three powerful monsters, he displayed his outstanding skills. With agile movements and sharp reflexes, the golden fox dodged every attack launched by Hong, Lan, and Huang. With her long and beautiful tail, she shot through the air like lightning, tricking her opponent with unbelievable speed. While the three monsters were desperately trying to attack him, the nine-tailed golden fox cleverly made use of his strength and speed to protect himself and avenge their attacks nimbly.

The nine-tailed golden fox continued to move around from place to place in avoiding and tricking the three monsters that attacked it. However, as soon as he saw the existence of the ice lion and the three people riding him. The golden fox looked so panicked. It then spun rapidly forming a pickaxe and ….

Booms!

Loud explosions filled the air. Hong, Lan, and Huang were bounced away by the shockwave created from the explosion. 

The atmosphere became quiet afterwards. The nine-tailed golden fox demon disappeared from the sight of all who witnessed it. So did the three monsters, Hong, Lan, and Huang who were flustered after bouncing from the explosion. Disappointment is seen from the look in his third eye who still wants to continue the fight.

Shortly afterwards, cracks were heard from the invisible wall covering part of the forest. An illusory shield covering the outer part of the forest finally broke and exposed a large area around it.

“Thank God, finally we are completely out of this forest,” said Ucup was relieved to see it.

The journey continues by crossing the bush to the city which is north of Alexandria.