Reversal in Desperate Straits!

Uncle Jin was clearing the path ahead. When he saw that Mu Nu Jiao wasn't there, he immediately furrowed his brow.

"Where is she?"

Mu Lei replied, "She got separated from the crowd just now. She's still inside."

Uncle Jin's brow tightened as he looked back to where they'd been. He saw massive tree roots sweeping across that area once more.

Several hunters who were still running out were instantly pierced through by the enormous roots, blood spraying everywhere!

"Jiaojiao!!" Mu Lei spotted Mu Nu Jiao and Song Jie, but in the next moment, colossal roots had already cut them off from each other.

Mu Lei begged, "Uncle Jin, please save Jiaojiao!"

"Everyone, follow me and blast these roots apart!" Uncle Jin ordered.

But the open space they'd had moments ago was already being swallowed by roots.

Countless roots surged before them, and no matter how fiercely they struck, they couldn't get rid of them.

"Damn it!!"

Mu Lei crouched and punched the ground in frustration. They simply couldn't break through the dense tangle of roots.

Mu Nu Jiao hadn't originally been part of this team, but Mu Lei had planned to use her as bait to get close to Song Jie.

But!

His scheme had thrown Mu Nu Jiao into danger!

Meanwhile, Song Jie and Mu Nu Jiao were both trapped among the roots, which were creeping toward them from all sides.

Mu Nu Jiao looked at the endless roots around her and felt a wave of helplessness.

They might not make it out.

"You could have left if you hadn't saved me just now," Mu Nu Jiao said, looking at Song Jie.

"It's not time to give up yet." As Song Jie spoke, Continuous Explosion blasted out around them.

Roots shattered continuously, splinters flying everywhere, and the situation eased slightly.

Seeing this, Mu Nu Jiao's hope reignited. She began casting Plant Element magic!

"Little Green."

Song Jie muttered softly, completing the Summoning Element Star Track. A dimensional space opened before him.

The next moment, Little Green flew out of that space and landed in front of Song Jie.

"First, restrain these roots. I'll think of something," Song Jie instructed Little Green.

"Ring ring ring!"

Little Green responded, then raised its tiny hand. Countless vines suddenly burst from the ground all around, binding the encroaching roots!

Mu Nu Jiao watched Little Green without saying a word. She guessed it was Song Jie's Summoned Beast.

She didn't know if they could survive, but she would fight to live!

"Mu Nu Jiao, can you cast Intermediate Level Magic with your Plant Element?" Song Jie asked.

"I can!"

Song Jie said, "Use Intermediate Level Magic to protect us!"

Mu Nu Jiao didn't know why Song Jie was asking, but she had no other choice.

Song Jie saw that Little Green couldn't hold out much longer. After all, it was only a Servant-level Summoned Beast.

Controlling so many vines to fight the roots had pushed it to its limit.

"Little Green, come back!" Song Jie recalled Little Green into the dimensional space. Its help had been invaluable.

Mu Nu Jiao didn't hesitate. She had already completed the Star Chart in her mental world.

"Kun's Forest!"

"Prison!!"

As Mu Nu Jiao spoke, tangled vines surged up around them, enveloping them in the next instant.

"Mu Nu Jiao, I hope you can keep this a secret for me." Song Jie trusted her character.

Mu Nu Jiao was startled, unsure what he meant.

"Close your eyes. I'll take you out of here."

Song Jie heard a tearing sound all around—the roots were piercing through the vine cage!

Though filled with doubt, Mu Nu Jiao chose to trust Song Jie.

"Radiance!"

"Explosive Golden Rain!"

Song Jie completed the Star Track. A blinding golden light shot into the sky, bursting open midair as it broke through the vine cage!

The golden rain fell like sharp blades, continuously slicing through the surrounding roots!

Song Jie's eyes and hands moved in unison. He completed the Star Track connection toward the end point once more!

"Radiance!"

"Explosion Laser!"

For him, whether it was a basic-level spell or not, the Magic Energy consumed was the same.

Thus, to break out, he held nothing back.

Radiance surged forth, then exploded. Golden lasers madly ravaged the surrounding tree roots!

Song Jie scooped up Mu Nu Jiao. A pair of Shoe Magic Tools materialized beneath his feet, and he instantly leaped out along the path the laser had blasted open!

When Mu Nu Jiao felt herself being carried, she couldn't help but frown, then opened her eyes.

She glanced at Song Jie, then looked around. They were no longer where they had been.

Had they made it out?

Outside, Mu Lei and the others hadn't left immediately. Now he spotted Song Jie and Mu Nu Jiao.

"They're alive!" Mu Lei wept with joy. He turned to Uncle Jin and said, "Uncle Jin, strike now!"

Uncle Jin nodded, but at the same time, he was puzzled. What was that laser just now?

He had clearly seen a beam of golden light shoot out from within, and the tree roots on both sides were directly obliterated!

Not even ashes remained!

But this wasn't the time to dwell on it. He quickly unleashed a fire-type spell to help Song Jie and Mu Nu Jiao escape.

The others had also nearly exhausted their Magic Energy, but for their sake, they too released spells.

With the boost from his Shoe Magic Tools, Song Jie's speed was formidable. They soon fled that eerie, dense forest!

"Jiao Jiao, are you alright?" Mu Lei hurried over, his heart filled with worry.

Though Mu Nu Jiao wasn't his blood sister, she was as dear to him as one.

"I'm fine."

Mu Nu Jiao shook her head.

Just then, Mu Lei noticed their intimate posture and couldn't help but clear his throat.

Mu Nu Jiao was confused at first, but after catching Mu Lei's gaze, she suddenly realized she was still being held by Song Jie.

"Can you put me down first?" Her pretty face flushed. She hadn't thought much of it before, but with so many eyes on her, panic suddenly stirred in her heart.

Song Jie had wanted to set Mu Nu Jiao down earlier, but they had been talking, and he hadn't found a chance to interject.

He had to admit.

A girl's body was truly soft, like cotton candy.

Mu Nu Jiao didn't know exactly what had happened, but she knew that the reason she had come out alive was definitely because Song Jie had saved her.

"Miss Mu, are you injured?" Uncle Jin had already arrived before them.

Mu Nu Jiao shook her head.

Seeing this, Uncle Jin felt much more at ease. He hadn't expected such an accident to occur.

"By the way, Jiao Jiao, what was that golden light just now? It actually destroyed so many tree roots!" Mu Lei said, still shaken.

Golden light?

Mu Nu Jiao was momentarily stunned, then cast a sidelong glance at Song Jie.

And at that moment, she also recalled what Song Jie had said to her earlier.

"This time when I left the family, they prepared a Demon Slaying Tool for me, so I used it just now," Mu Nu Jiao explained.

"I see." Mu Lei nodded without suspicion.

"Alright, you two have expended a lot being trapped in there. Sit down and rest first," Uncle Jin said.

Mu Lei said gratefully, "Song Jie, we really owe you this time. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain things to Jiao Jiao's family."

"It was nothing," Song Jie said, then went off to rest by himself.

Mu Nu Jiao followed behind him.

Mu Lei rubbed his chin, watching them with a meaningful look.

ps: Brothers, you're really impressive—we broke through two hundred recommendation tickets. But I'm wrecked. Staying up late writing nonstop, my hands are a bit sore.

I'll try to make it up to you with four chapters before noon tomorrow!!