As the Mutated Creature Swarm gradually drew closer, the air filled with a heavy stench of blood and violence.
Even the wind seemed to change color.
A cold smile curled across Xu Qing's lips as the Desolate Blood Spear slowly condensed in his hand.
Dark crimson light flowed across the spear's shaft—the baleful aura refined from the blood of countless demon beasts, enough to make one's heart tremble.
Whoosh!
His body flickered repeatedly, and rather than waiting for the Mutated Creatures to approach, he took the initiative to close in.
Then he immediately collected them into the Immortal Spirit Space.
A strange scene thus unfolded outside the Mountain Hollow.
Every Mutated Creature that approached Xu Qing vanished in the end. He was like an eraser, wiping away every Mutated Creature that came near him.
"Th-this... is this his true strength?"
A cultivator from the Talismans and Arrays Sect muttered, his eyes full of disbelief.
"What kind of method is this?"
He knew well that even in the Star Sea Realm, where experts were as numerous as clouds, cultivators capable of such methods were exceedingly rare.
And Xu Qing was so young. His future was bound to be limitless.
No wonder Elder Zhao thought so highly of him.
"Sect Master Xu, your strength is truly astounding."
Watching Xu Qing stroll back with ease, the Talismans and Arrays Sect disciple praised him sincerely.
Xu Qing smiled faintly and put away the Desolate Blood Spear. His deep gaze fell upon the black barrier. "This is only the beginning. The real challenge lies ahead.
"Once we enter the Mountain Hollow, the real difficulties will begin. Everyone, stay alert."
Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly.
Along the way, Xu Qing had repeatedly proven his ability as their leader.
Once they entered the Mountain Hollow, it would