The Ambushers

Wherever the warship passed, it left behind a deep trail. Smoke and dust filled the air, the earth trembled, and countless wild beasts fled in panic.

The ambushers had used an immortal artifact. Fortunately, Deng ShaoXi's warship was also immortal-grade and possessed the power to withstand an Immortal's attack.

"Damn it, they reacted fast. Retreat!"

Seeing that their ambush had failed, the attackers shrouded in black mist did not hesitate. They immediately withdrew.

Deng Luan's internal organs ached from the impact. He quickly scrambled to his feet, pulled out a magic artifact, and stared with bloodshot eyes. "You damned scum! You dare ambush us! Brother, catch up to them and kill them!"

"No. There may be an ambush waiting."

Deng ShaoXi's face darkened. He was furious as well. Had he not reacted quickly enough to activate the warship's defenses in time, everyone here would have died.

He could not be sure whether the enemy had laid a trap. One rash move, and they would all be doomed beyond redemption.

Deng Luan stomped in rage and roared at the horizon, "Don't let me find out who you are! Otherwise, I'll skin you alive!"

The others wore grim expressions, still shaken by the close call. They had been ambushed by an immortal artifact and had nearly gone to meet their maker.

Who had ambushed them?

The attackers had been shrouded in black mist, their auras and faces impossible to discern.

"I don't know whether these people came for the jade pendant or hold a grudge against us, but we need to be careful from now on," Deng ShaoXi said gravely.

He controlled the warship as it took flight again. After confirming that it had not been damaged, they continued toward the Demon Empress Tomb.

Deng ShaoXi looked at Jiang Ping An. "Daoist