The ancient forests of southern Xinjiang are filled with towering trees of various species. The enormous ancient trees, as if piercing the clouds, block out the sky directly in front of them, making the world appear very dark. Under the blazing sun, only dappled sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches, bringing a few points of light and creating a hazy play of light and shadow.
The ground was mostly wet, covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves and decaying wood. Each step made a crunching sound underfoot, as if the forest was whispering.
The air was thick with a stuffy, humid feeling, making people feel extremely uncomfortable. Everywhere exuded an aura of decay and death, yet also a vibrant vitality.
The three of them walked slowly forward, their faces full of vigilance.
"careful."
Suddenly, Qin Suwan let out a low shout.
But it's too late for some.
Before Chang Feng could react, a small black shadow darted out from the thick layer of dead leaves on the ground in front of him.
A chilling killing intent descended upon him.
Chang Feng's expression changed. His injuries had not yet fully healed, and he feared he would be unable to withstand the terrifying power.
However, in the rush, he had no choice but to command the spirit shield to spiral upwards.
"Bang!"
As expected, the spirit shield that had hastily tried to defend itself was knocked away by the powerful attack, and a terrifying force swept down in an instant.
Instantly, Chang Feng's face was filled with fear. At this critical moment, there was a "whoosh! whoosh!" sound as several fireballs and ice arrows whistled through the air and saved his life.
The impact of several fireballs and ice arrows immediately halted the shadowy figure's movement. Then, a high-level wood magic talisman erupted, forming vines and branches that intertwined and surrounded the figure, completely relieving Chang Feng's predicament and keeping the shadowy figure pinned to the spot.
Only then did the three realize that it was a Black Earth Dragon, resembling a lizard but much larger, about the size of an adult's arm. Its entire body was jet black, and it preferred to burrow underground. Often ambushing from the surface, it was one of the most difficult beasts to guard against in the wild. It was naturally adept at concealing its aura, remaining undetected until the moment it attacked; countless cultivators had perished at the hands of this beast.
He possesses the cultivation level of the tenth level of Qi Refining, making him extremely powerful.
As Lin Xiuyuan used talismans to successfully entangle the black earth dragon, Qin Suwan, standing to the side, did not hesitate at all. Over the past few days, they had developed a certain tacit understanding, and she immediately went all out, urging her spirit sword to strike.
Chang Feng took a breath, gave Lin Xiuyuan a grateful look, and then joined forces to attack with all his might.
As expected, the battle ended with Black Earth Dragon, despite his superior cultivation, being killed by the combined forces of the three.
Then Chang Feng activated his spirit sword to cut the black earth dragon in half, dividing it into three pieces, with Lin Xiuyuan taking the largest portion.
The three seemed quite adept at this. After quickly dividing the spoils, they immediately moved and stood in a triangle, each guarding one side, before leaving the area to prevent other monsters from being attracted by the battle's fluctuations.
...
That night.
The three found a relatively safe place, surveyed it, and found no obvious signs of demonic beasts in the surrounding area, so they stopped to rest.
After more than half a year on the run, I was in the central part of the southern border region, where there were monsters everywhere. It was rare to find such a place where I could rest and recuperate safely.
Coincidentally, there was a small pond nearby. After confirming that there was no danger, Qin Suwan couldn't wait to wash up.
More than half a year has passed, and the Cleansing Talisman has long been used up. For a woman like Qin Suwan, this is naturally unbearable.
Now that I have the opportunity to clean myself up, I am naturally very happy.
Lin Xiuyuan and Chang Feng didn't pay much attention to this and didn't care much about it.
They were sitting in front of the campfire, roasting the black earth dragon they had eaten that day. Although there wasn't much meat, it was all from a spirit beast, enough to fill their stomachs and also offering considerable benefits.
"Thank you so much, Master Lin, for your help today. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have been injured even more severely, and my life might have been in danger."
Chang Feng said gratefully.
"It's alright. It's only right that we help each other. The journey is treacherous, and only by working together can we return safely to the mainland," Lin Xiuyuan said, waving his hand.
"That's true, but if it weren't for Master Lin's help along the way, how could we have made it this far safely?"
Chang Feng cupped his hands in greeting, his expression momentarily filled with emotion.
Although Lin Xiuyuan had the lowest cultivation level among the three, he was a talisman master with countless talismans at his disposal. Moreover, he was very experienced in combat and was able to make the wisest choices in times of crisis, calmly resolving dangers.
These words came from Chang Feng's heart. Without Lin Xiuyuan, they really wouldn't have been able to get here safely.
Thanks to Lin Xiuyuan, they are about to leave the central region and enter the outer perimeter of southern Xinjiang, making the road ahead much easier.
"I will repay Master Lin's kindness along the way when we reach the Golden Sea Sect. The Chen family is a very powerful family within our sect, and they should be able to help Master Lin enter the inner sect smoothly. If the Chen family doesn't value him enough, I'm still here for you, brother. Although my master is dead, my grandmaster is still alive! I'll put in some effort, and I guarantee that Master Lin will be able to enter the inner sect directly!"
"Our Golden Sea Sect is one of the five major sects in the Nine Kingdoms Alliance. We have numerous powerful sword techniques, as well as many profound and wonderful methods..."
Lin Xiuyuan listened to what Chang Feng said, and a look of longing appeared on his face.
Being one of the five major sects, and being able to successfully enter the inner sect, offers a promising future.
After all these twists and turns, Lin Xiuyuan changed his mind. Faced with the chaotic situation, finding a large tree to shelter under was still a very good thing.
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