Ning Wuji relaxed, exhaled a breath of relief, and sat down cross-legged without hesitation, closing his eyes to regulate his breathing and calm his mind.
At this moment, how could he not understand that Qin Feng had no intention of disliking him at all?
Perhaps Qin Feng was simply too exhausted and too lazy to speak because of all the changes he had experienced previously.
Qin Feng didn't say another word; he immediately ordered the Iron-Eating Beast to continue forward.
For a considerable period of time afterward, Qin Feng and his group neither encountered any trace of vengeful spirits nor noticed anything unusual.
The journey was surprisingly calm and quiet, so much so that both Qin Feng and Ning Wuji were on high alert and dared not let their guard down.
After all, this place is the tomb of the gods, and such eerie tranquility is obviously very unusual.
Qin Feng dared not continue meditating and cultivating. He suddenly opened his eyes, stood up, and focused intently on scanning his surroundings, adjusting his state to the highest level of combat readiness.
Ning Wuji dared not be careless in the slightest either. Seeing Qin Feng take action, he immediately stood up as well.
"Fellow Daoist Qin... According to your opinion, could it be that we have been targeted by some terrifying being?" Ning Wuji asked in a low voice with a worried expression.
Qin Feng frowned slightly and nodded. "That's certainly possible! Otherwise, why has it been so quiet along the way?"
When Ning Wuji heard Qin Feng acknowledge his guess, his expression instantly became extremely uneasy.
"Then... what should we do?" His voice was filled with fear and anxiety.
"We're all currently without cultivation. If that terrifying guy suddenly launches an attack, do you think we can withstand it?"
Qin Feng glanced at Ning Wuji and said mockingly, "You can't stop it, but I can!"
"As for you, I don't know!"
Ning Wuji was stunned for a moment, then smiled wryly. "I definitely can't stop them, Fellow Daoist Qin, you absolutely can't abandon me!"
"Hey, we're partners in action, so we should stick together through thick and thin when danger comes, right?"
Qin Feng stared at Ning Wuji with a forced smile and said, "When did we become partners?"
Even if we are truly partners, when faced with a life-or-death situation, I can only take care of myself; how could I possibly have the energy to take care of you?
"Uh..." Ning Wuji was utterly astonished, his heart skipped a beat, and he sighed softly. "Alright!"
He knew that Qin Feng was telling the truth. In such a harsh environment, everyone was powerless, and it was already remarkable that Qin Feng was able to protect himself.
If he encounters a powerful enemy, Qin Feng will probably be too busy taking care of himself to have any spare energy to look after him.
Qin Feng stared at Ning Wuji, his face serious, and said, "Since you've decided to venture into the Tomb of the Gods, you should understand that you can only rely on yourself!"
Ning Wuji nodded. "I understand!"
"If we encounter any danger later, don't worry about me!"
Qin Feng said no more. If it was a danger within his control, he would naturally not stand idly by and watch Ning Wuji go unpunished.
But if he encounters an opponent that even he cannot contend with, Ning Wuji can only pray for good fortune.
Just then, the Iron-Eating Beast suddenly stopped and stared straight ahead as if facing a formidable enemy.
Qin Feng's heart tightened upon seeing this, and he immediately looked ahead.
A thick black mist had appeared in the distance, its bloodthirsty aura churning within, creating a sinister and terrifying atmosphere that sent chills down one's spine.
Ning Wuji suddenly cried out in alarm, "You...you look around! When did such a dense black mist appear?"
Upon hearing the sound, Qin Feng looked around and saw that everything was shrouded in thick black mist. His brows furrowed instantly.
They seemed to be surrounded by some terrifying presence?
Qin Feng took a deep breath and looked at Ning Wuji, saying, "I probably won't be able to take care of you later. If you want to survive, you'll have to rely on yourself!"
Ning Wuji nodded heavily. "I understand!"
Qin Feng said nothing more. He leaped off the back of the Iron-Eating Beast and landed steadily on the ground.
Ning Wuji hesitated for a moment before giving up the idea of jumping off the Iron-Eating Beast's back.
Given how powerful the Iron-Eating Beast was, he felt it would be safer to land on its back.
Neither he nor Qin Feng had any cultivation, but the Iron-Eating Beast did have cultivation, although not very strong, but much stronger than him now.
Qin Feng looked around warily, summoned the Five Elements Sword, and gripped it tightly in his right hand.
He walked forward slowly, each step cautious.
Suddenly, the black mist churned and surged, as if something was trying to break free from it.
In the blink of an eye, a dark figure rushed over like lightning, carrying a fierce aura as it charged straight at Qin Feng.
Qin Feng's eyes were sharp, and he nimbly sidestepped, easily dodging the sudden attack.
Without hesitation, he swung his longsword and slashed forward.
In an instant, the sword flashed and the sword energy was like a rainbow. The black shadow was instantly cleaved in two, splashing up a cloud of black smoke.
However, unexpectedly, at this very moment, more and more dark figures emerged from the black mist, quickly surrounding Qin Feng, Ning Wuji, and the Iron-Eating Beast like ghosts.
These dark figures were closely linked, forming an impenetrable circle that trapped them inside.
At the same time, each dark figure emitted eerie and bewitching red flames, which burned fiercely and spread rapidly.
In the blink of an eye, the surroundings were engulfed in raging fire, forming a scorching and terrifying sea of fire.
Faced with such a perilous situation, Qin Feng's expression turned grave, his brows furrowed. He made a decisive move, turning back to shout loudly at the Iron-Eating Beast.
"Charge out!" The voice conveyed determination and courage.
Upon hearing this, the Iron-Eating Beast did not hesitate at all. It immediately displayed its agile skills and rushed towards the sea of fire like a whirlwind.
The Iron-Eating Beast was as fast as lightning, and in the blink of an eye, it passed through the raging flames. Not only that, it also used its powerful strength to knock more than a dozen dark figures to the ground, successfully breaking through the encirclement.
Seeing this, Qin Feng breathed a slight sigh of relief, and his tense expression relaxed a little.
He seized the opportunity, his figure flashed, and he quickly leaped up, jumping out of the sea of fire in the blink of an eye.
However, just when Qin Feng thought he was temporarily out of danger, countless dense black shadows surged towards him like a tide.
"court death!"
Qin Feng roared, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He gripped the Five Elements Sword, wielding it with ferocious power, and engaged in a life-or-death struggle with the attacking shadows.
Not far away, Ning Wuji, standing on the back of the Iron-Eating Beast, looked astonished. "What's going on? Why aren't those shadowy figures attacking me?"
"Do they look down on me?"
"Uh, really? I'm actually pretty good too, you know?"
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