Escape

A crescent moon hung high in the night sky, draping a thin veil over the pitch-black earth.

Within the Monster Mountain Range, several figures could be seen leaping through the forest, launching attacks from time to time. Ahead of them, one figure was struggling to evade their assaults.

Suppressing the injuries within his body, Lin Feng took out medicinal pills and swallowed them, constantly replenishing his depleted battle qi. Relying on his powerful soul force, he avoided certain magical beasts and steered clear of unnecessary danger.

Ge Ye and the others pursued relentlessly, continuously unleashing attacks. Blades of wind tore through the darkness, whistling sharply through the air as they came at him.

With his exceptional perception, Lin Feng tilted his body slightly and shifted his feet, evading Ge Ye's attack. He did not dare pause for even an instant. In his current state, if they entangled him, he would find it difficult to break free again.

He activated Phantom Tracing and accelerated his escape.

A savage force descended from overhead, joining the wind blades and light fists to seal off Lin Feng's room to dodge. His expression changed slightly. Gritting his teeth, he could only meet it head-on.

"Boom!"

A violent explosion rang out, startling many magical beasts. Lin Feng was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Borrowing the force of the impact, he hurriedly turned and fled.

Ge Ye's cold voice came from behind him. "I refuse to believe you can grow wings and fly away today."

Lin Feng glanced behind him. Because Ge Ye and the others were stronger, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group members had fallen behind. Without them, perhaps he had gained another sliver of opportunity.

But the most important thing now was to enter the depths of the Monster Mountain Range. He had refined medicinal powder that could repel certain magical beasts, so there was no need to worry. He could also use it to shake off these people pursuing him.

As Lin Feng considered his options while fleeing, he did not forget to secretly scatter some medicinal powder along the way.

The deeper he went into the Monster Mountain Range, the fewer magical beasts Lin Feng sensed along the way—but they were all high-rank magical beasts.

The occasional roars that echoed through the forest made one's scalp tingle.

Mo Cheng said worriedly, "Elder Ge Ye, if we go any deeper, we may encounter some high-rank magical beasts. That will be troublesome."

Ge Ye's gaze flickered. He also knew why Lin Feng was fleeing deeper into the mountain range: he wanted to use it to shake them off.

"We can't let him keep going."

The three of them sped up, battle qi surging through their bodies as wind gathered beneath their feet.

Lin Feng also noticed that the people behind him had suddenly increased their speed considerably. He sneered. "Can't hold back any longer?"

"Kid, don't waste your strength. You won't escape today."

Lin Feng sensed their positions and felt that the time was about right. He abruptly turned around, battle qi erupting from within him as the Undying Scripture began to circulate. His entire body shone with dazzling golden light.

"Rest Gate, open!"

"Boom!"

With one step, the ground caved in. With one punch, even the air was torn apart, and trees snapped wherever the blow passed.

Ge Ye and the other two were shocked. They had not expected Lin Feng to suddenly turn back and counterattack. Nor had they expected him, in his condition, to unleash such power. It truly startled them.

They immediately circulated their battle qi to counterattack. Light burst forth, and the violent shockwaves directly leveled the surroundings. Lin Feng's body retreated as his blood and qi churned within him. Ge Ye and the other two also staggered back several steps, their arms numb and blood at the corners of their mouths.

The three stared at Lin Feng with grim expressions. "Very good. This should be the last time you can use that technique, right?"

"Next comes your death."

Lin Feng looked at them, then suddenly grinned. Blood stained his mouth, making the smile seem somewhat terrifying. "Heh heh, whose death it will be is still uncertain."

An empty medicine bottle appeared in Lin Feng's hand. Ge Ye and the others seemed to sense something, and their expressions changed. "What did you do?"

Lin Feng chuckled. "Nothing much. I merely lured over the magical beasts along the way. Oh, right—I accidentally sprinkled some medicinal powder on you just now. They should like you very much, shouldn't they?"

Then he turned to look at the three of them, a cold smile curling across his lips. "Good luck. If you survive, I will personally take your lives someday."

With a few leaps, Lin Feng vanished from where he stood. Just as the others were about to move, an ear-splitting beast roar rang out. Then a five-meter-tall Magic Ape appeared before them.

Immediately afterward, several more magical beasts emerged from the forest, none of them low-rank. Their beast eyes gleamed with killing intent, as though they were staring at delicious food.

Ge Ye and the others' expressions changed drastically. "Damn it, we fell for that brat's trick."

Mo Cheng and Yun Jun looked equally grim. These magical beasts were all of considerable rank. Even for them, dealing with so many magical beasts at once was troublesome. Moreover, magical beasts were powerful and naturally somewhat stronger than humans. If things went badly, they could all be in danger.

"Roar!"

With a roar from the Magic Ape, the many magical beasts pounced crazily at the three as if they had spotted a feast.

The three immediately circulated their battle qi, weapons appearing in their hands. They stood back-to-back, preventing the magical beasts from finding an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

However, they had still underestimated these magical beasts. They possessed immense strength, especially the Magic Ape, which faintly seemed to possess the strength of a fourth-rank magical beast. Faced with the siege of so many magical beasts, the three quickly fell into a disadvantage.

"Bang!"

The three were sent flying, crashing to the ground and carving long trails of wounds across it. Ge Ye and the others' expressions changed drastically, and Mo Cheng even tried to flee outright.

But under the siege of this group of magical beasts, they were firmly suppressed.

"Damn it."

Mo Cheng cursed under his breath. "I told you not to chase him in here. And now look at us—we might all end up staying here today."

Ge Ye's face was cold. "Hmph! If we don't kill that brat, then just wait for his revenge in the future."

"Watch out!"

Yun Jun shouted. The Magic Ape descended from the sky, smashing the place where Ge Ye and the others had been standing into a deep pit with a thunderous crash.

Seeing that its attack had missed, the Magic Ape roared furiously. The other magical beasts seemed to possess some intelligence as well. Knowing that Ge Ye was comparatively weaker, they began attacking him directly.

Bang!

The three of them were beaten back again and again, their blood and qi churning as they spat out mouthfuls of blood.

Yet at that critical moment, a figure appeared in the sky. With a sweep of his hand, several magical beasts were sent flying.

With a single palm strike, he crushed the magical beasts outright. The Magic Ape was erased on the spot.

Ge Ye and the others brightened. "Elder Yun Leng!"

Elder Yun Leng snorted coldly. "Where is that brat?"

Ge Ye hurriedly pointed in the direction Lin Feng had fled. "He just ran that way."

The moment he finished speaking, Elder Yun Leng shot after Lin Feng. Ge Ye and the others hurriedly followed.

Lin Feng had thought he had already shaken Ge Ye and the others off, but then he sensed Elder Yun Leng's aura. Under the moonlight of the dark night, that figure rushed toward him with terrifying speed, like a hunting hawk.

Lin Feng's expression changed. He hurriedly concealed himself among the trees and fled with utmost caution.

A cliff lay ahead. He had to cross it. Beyond it was the deepest part of the Monster Mountain Range. Only there would he have a sliver of hope for survival.