The beast's roar had yet to fade when the mist in the forest suddenly began to churn wildly.
Under Qin Shaofeng's keen senses, an icy presence surged toward him as though it had substance. Mixed within it were traces of bloodlust and bizarre immortal power fluctuations, rolling through the air and stirring everything around it, making even the immortal power within him faintly wary.
And it was not only he who sensed it. Nie Qianying spoke up:
"Is it that guardian monster?"
Dong Long frowned. "This aura... is weaker than the beast we encountered before, but it is extremely mixed. It seems... there is more than one."
Xu Qing frowned and nodded. "I'm afraid there is more here than just guardian monsters."
Qin Shaofeng's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared fixedly toward the densest part of the mist—
There, countless shadows seemed to be breaking through layers upon layers of fog at astonishing speed, racing straight toward their group!
"People from other immortal sects have arrived too!"
Qin Shaofeng shouted in a low voice. The Xuan Lightning Sword instantly flew from its sheath, lightning crackling and exploding along the blade.
Nie Qianying rose onto her toes and carefully identified them through the hazy fog, then frowned.
"They're from Azure Wood Peak!"
"Azure Wood Peak? How strong are they?" Qin Shaofeng asked.
Nie Qianying's gaze sharpened, her tone carrying gravity and vigilance. "Azure Wood Peak may not rank among the best in our region, but it cannot be underestimated. But this time..."
"The one leading them is called Wu Tianlong! He is known as Azure Wood Peak's once-in-a-century genius. His Azure Wood Moon Slaying Saber is used with uncanny mastery, and he excels most at surprise attacks!"
She paused, a hint of gloating entering her voice. "Still, he's charging at the