OBS Chapter 348: The Mastermind
Chapter 348: The Mastermind
Chapter 348: The Mastermind
The Stone Vein Demon Emperor was attracted here.
It is not a cultivator; it is a demon beast. Although it possesses intelligence, it is still a demon beast in essence, and its cultivation is different from that of humans and demons.
The Stone Vein Demon Emperor sensed a certain "pulse".
Inside that ancient secret palace, there was something that emitted a refreshing fragrance. Just by coming into contact with this scent, the Stone Vein Demon Emperor discovered that he could actually fight against many people at once. Even when several human Mahayana cultivators attacked together, it was still able to gain the upper hand!
If he can devour that thing, there is no doubt that the Stone Vein Demon Emperor will undergo an ultimate transformation.
Why shouldn't it try to steal it? If it succeeds, it might be able to reach a higher level!
For a demon beast, reaching the level of Demon Beast King is already its limit, but the Stone Vein Demon King is not willing to give up. Although it is strong enough that the surrounding human forces dare not provoke it.
But if the Stone Vein Demon Emperor doesn't seize this opportunity to fight hard, he'll feel ashamed of his ferocity as a demon beast!
"Roar--"
The Stone Vein Demon Emperor roared again, and instantly, all the surrounding demon beasts went berserk, frantically attacking the cultivators on the open ground.
These monsters went mad because they inhaled that fragrance!
All of this happened in the blink of an eye, before the cultivators could react. In the blink of an eye, several more people lost their lives.
Even two or three Transcending Tribulation and Mahayana cultivators were caught off guard and killed by the suddenly berserk Stone Vein Demon King. Although the Stone Vein Demon King had hundreds more wounds, it was huge and had a strong vitality, so exchanging injury for life was completely worthwhile.
"Damn it!"
"Everyone run away!"
Soon, the sound of fleeing spread. The first to waver were the rogue cultivators. They were already weak and alone, and now, faced with this sudden attack by a demonic beast, they could only fight alone and didn't even have time to band together.
"Run! Get out of this awful place, as far away as possible!"
"These beasts are too vicious!"
Some cultivators on the edge of the open area discovered the gap and seized the opportunity to moisten themselves.
The scattered cultivators scattered and fled, their faces filled with panic, wishing they had more legs!
"No, we have to retreat!"
Xuanyuan Sheng then realized what was going on. Although there weren't many of these demonic beasts, only a few dozen, each one seemed extremely powerful and difficult to deal with!
Moreover, even the two guards sent by the Central Plains Dynasty to protect him have now been killed and injured!
That Stone Vein Demon Emperor is too tanky and too strong!
"Gentlemen, let's all leave this place and go somewhere else to avoid trouble."
Xuanyuan Sheng didn't make any plans. He simply packed up the palace and ran away in a random direction without looking back.
Of course, these people from extraordinary forces were also very coordinated in their retreat.
"Let's go too!"
Elder Gu of the Qingyi Divine Palace immediately withdrew and retreated. Meng Yirou also called out to Bai Feier and several other disciples of the Qingyi Divine Palace who were with her, and they quickly left the open area.
As for those cultivators who have already been entangled by demonic beasts and are now struggling to hold on... well, there's nothing that can be done. Some people will always be left behind.
Bai Feier turned around, glanced at the open space hidden in the forest, and then continued her escape.
For now, we can only hide in these ancient crocodile-infested mountains.
And at the top of the canopy of a certain tree.
As Jiang Lingyun watched Bai Feier successfully leave and escape with Meng Yirou, she silently erased the sword's momentum.
She was just about to make her move.
However, since her disciple had already escaped, Jiang Lingyun should not reveal her whereabouts for the time being. Ideally, these people would not know that she, Jiang Lingyun, was in this mountain range.
First of all, it's a bit strange that I'm here, and Jiang Lingyun doesn't plan to reveal that Bai Feier has become her disciple yet.
She is the Holy Venerable of Ten Thousand Swords. If she takes on a disciple, Bai Feier will definitely be thrust into the spotlight, watched by many people who will study her and dig into her background. Jiang Lingyun is not sure if Bai Feier can withstand this invisible pressure.
After all, sometimes being too famous isn't a good thing.
It's not too late to announce our relationship once Bai Feier's cultivation level has improved.
As for the disciples from the Myriad Swords Immortal Sect, they are protected by two elders, so there is no problem. The Stone Vein Demon Emperor's goal should be the Ancient Secret Palace... so he will not chase after those fleeing cultivators.
She thought for a while, glanced at Bai Feier's disappearing figure, and then quietly followed after her.
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At the very center of the vast, mist-shrouded city, nestled amidst towering mountains, lies the ancient secret palace.
Deep within the palace, a dark figure silently sensed the situation outside.
"...Hmph, so they're scattering and running away already?"
"It's rare for someone to be brought out of the world by the Xuan Tian Star Anomaly. I originally thought there would be some genius who could inherit the legacy of the Immortal Lords... but this is all?"
The shadowy figure's spiritual energy wasn't far away; it simply enveloped the ancient crocodile mountain range.
However, upon closer inspection, the cultivators in the open area were all swarmed by a few frenzied demonic beasts!
Why not stay put and fight to the death?
If they choose to evade even such a small, temporary "test," then even if these people were allowed to enter the Ancient Secret Palace, they might not necessarily gain any opportunities.
"Sigh, I'm so useless."
"I thought these beasts weren't very strong, so I specially strengthened them, but I didn't expect..." The dark figure stood up, then went to the palace spire and put away the strange blood-red flower that was emitting a fragrance.
Not bad.
The ferocity of these monsters is the effect of this "Nether Beast Blood Bloom".
This is an item from the underworld; it cannot be found in the Xuan Tian Realm.
The shadowy figure already knew that these cultivators were planning to enter this place and seek "the opportunity to become an immortal".
It also noticed that monsters were approaching, so it made a spur-of-the-moment decision.
The shadowy figure decided to increase the strength of the group of cultivators outside.
The Stone Vein Demon Emperor originally only had the strength of the second level of the Mahayana stage. If those human great cultivators attacked it at the same time, it would definitely not be able to withstand it, and this "small test" would be meaningless.
So the shadow decided to give it a small boost.
The fragrance of this "Nether Beast Blood Flower" can drive demonic beasts into an extreme state of frenzy, making them not only stronger but also more physically resilient.
However, now that humanity has scattered and fled, with half of them not surviving, this test can be considered a failure in truth.
The shadowy figure felt that the current generation of cultivators was getting worse and worse.
"Don't you think these people are too weak?"
The shadowy figure looked at the Nether Beast Blood Flower in his hand and asked.
Nether Beast Blood Bloom: "..."
"Tsk, I forgot, you can't speak."