Several days later, the group had one after another left the Phantom Flame Forest and the Thousand Illusions Forest. Between the two great mountains before them swirled a massive azure vortex, its interior impossible to see.
"This is the Valley of Worrying Horns. The spiritual energy inside is denser than outside, and there are many spiritual treasures, but it's also fraught with danger. On this journey, Miss Ye will take the lead. Do your best to assist her in breaking through and consolidating her cultivation. You may gain some insights yourselves as well." Baili Fei looked at Lu Xiaotian and the others.
"Yes, Senior Baili," Shu Tiance and Mo Yuyan said together. Lu Xiaotian voiced his agreement as well.
"Very well. You go in first. I'll return to Yuanling City. Yang Feng actually dared to betray the city lord. He must die." At the mention of Yang Feng, Baili Fei gave a cold snort.
"Farewell, Senior Baili!" One after another, the group disappeared into the azure vortex.
Baili Fei didn't linger. He, too, vanished from where he stood. Though his injuries had recovered considerably, he still had no confidence facing Yang Feng. He had to return to Yuanling City, or find some way to send word to the city lord so they could summon reinforcements.
"Moo—" Beneath the dark, blue-gray sky, a herd of more than a hundred Wood-Horned Demon Oxen spotted the four people who had abruptly appeared in midair. Their bodies were covered in woodgrain patterns, and horns sprouted from their heads. They paused in surprise, then snorted furiously through their massive nostrils. With a thunder of hooves, they scattered in all directions and charged wildly at Lu Xiaotian and the others.
The Wood-Horned Demon Oxen had teeth like ferocious beasts, sharp and clearly bloodthirsty. Every one of