The mountains are quiet and the vegetation is thriving.
Jiang Ping and his group strolled around here.
Shu Mingxiao breathed a sigh of relief, his face relaxed considerably, and he smiled:
"Brother Fang was absolutely right. That great demon's breathing was like muffled thunder, sounding oppressive, but it was definitely not dangerous."
"Yes, this place is even more dangerous than the True Saint Graveyard. We almost encountered danger when we first set foot here, but since Brother Fang led the way, we have been safe and sound the whole way."
Wu Qingqing couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
The demon's breathing was eerie, making her think that a powerful demon was lurking there. However, the five of them flew through the air without encountering any danger and passed through smoothly.
"Yes, we've covered most of this area and are almost out of the ridge."
Wu Qingqing looked up into the distance, feeling much more relaxed.
Once we cross this area, we should be able to catch up with Zhong Shenxiu and the others.
Just as the group was getting excited, Jiang Ping poured cold water on their enthusiasm:
"It's not time to let our guard down yet; that Demon King is just ahead."
"Ah?"
The few who Close to the Dao Seed immediately changed color.
Demon King!
The great demon of the Nine Heavens has already put enough pressure on them; if they were to face the Demon King, it would be a certain death.
How far are they from us?
Hao Jun craned his neck to look out, but his steps involuntarily retreated.
That Demon King's strength is too abnormal. Since it took over this place, at least two Close to the Dao Seed have died at its hands.
"A thousand miles away."
Yan Liang deduced that he had also sensed an unusual Demon Qi that gave him a sense of mortal danger, and guessed that it was the Demon King.
"Let's take a detour."
Shu Mingxiao's voice trembled slightly.
"That's the only way."
Jiang Ping nodded.
Subsequently, under his leadership, they traveled tens of thousands of miles, spending several days, before finally bypassing the Demon King's habitat and successfully exiting Black Mountain Ridge.
"Finally, we're out of that awful place."
Shu Mingxiao felt the warm sunshine and breathed in the fresh air. Although he was physically and mentally exhausted, he also felt extremely relaxed.
Wu Qingqing also breathed a sigh of relief:
"It took a bit longer, but thankfully it was a close call and nothing unexpected happened."
"But I wonder how Brother Qin and the others are doing."
Hao Jun suddenly turned around.
The entrance to Black Mountain Ridge.
The six Close to the Dao Seed gathered together, but they remained silent, creating a somewhat somber atmosphere.
Originally, they were crossing the Black Mountain Ridge and had traveled halfway when they encountered danger on the way. Not only did they have to turn back without success, but they were also all injured and their robes were stained with blood.
The Three Talents User, looking exhausted, sighed and broke the silence first, saying apologetically:
"I apologize for my mistake. I assumed that the great demon's breathing was harmless and was merely an illusion. It was my misjudgment that led us to intrude into the true demon's lair, resulting in injuries to all of you."
Don't blame yourself.
The White-robed Woman waved her hand and said, "Anyway, no one was seriously injured."
Upon hearing this, Yao Hong, whose face had turned pale, became somewhat indignant:
"Is this a problem with the injuries? The real issue is that not only have we returned empty-handed, but we also have to stay for a few more days."
It should be understood that all the Close to the Dao Seed came for the Dao Tree.
However, their group has been delayed for several days due to their injuries.
Meanwhile, Zhong Shenxiu Lin Tianjiao, and the others had already ventured deeper into the area, searching for the Dao Tree. If they arrived too late, they might not even get a taste of the soup, making their trip a complete waste.
"Alright, since things have come to this, let's heal our injuries first before going any further."
Qin Yun didn't want to dwell on this matter anymore; it was pointless. He decided to conserve his energy first.
Moreover, he believed that his six-person team was strong enough to be the strongest team in this Forbidden Land journey, and that even the likes of Ji Wushuang and Zhong Shenxiu would have to retreat.
If you can make it in time, you'll likely get the largest portion, let alone just drink the soup.
"Speaking of which, we all returned in danger, so why didn't Yan Liang Hao Jun hear the news? Could something have happened to them?"
At this moment, someone turned around and gazed at the eerie mountain range.
The two teams that took the Close to the Dao Seed to Black Mountain Ridge set off simultaneously. The stronger team encountered danger and did not believe that the weaker team would be safe.
"Not necessarily. They're all from the Close to the Dao Seed, and none of them should be underestimated. The fact that they didn't turn back means they've successfully penetrated deeper."
The White-robed Woman raised an eyebrow.
She didn't underestimate anyone. Although the other team was slightly weaker, if they encountered danger, they would definitely escape back just like them.
However, they haven't encountered each other in the past few days, which means that the other team has instead ventured deeper into the Black Mountain Ridge, and may even have already crossed this Dangerous Land.
"Looks like they're luckier then." The man pursed his lips, a hint of envy and jealousy in his voice. Why were they so unlucky?
Was it just good luck?
Qin Yun murmured, a strange emotion rising in his heart.
"It doesn't matter. That team is relatively weak, not even as good as Lin Tianjiao and his group. Even if they catch up with Zhong Shenxiu Ji Wushuang, they might not be able to get any points."
Some people try to comfort themselves.
The Three Talents User assured everyone, "Next time, I will definitely lead everyone safely through Black Mountain Ridge, and there won't be any more accidents."
Yao Hong shrugged, then thought of a certain decisive person who knew exactly where to go, and said coldly, "Next time you lead the way, just don't be so indecisive. Overthinking will only make things worse."
"Don't worry, Miss Yao Hong, I've learned my lesson."
The Three Talents User nodded solemnly.
He also believes that his indecisiveness led to everyone getting injured in the previous two close calls.
But people grow. He learned a lot from his two misjudgments and became more confident in leading the way next time, so he wouldn't make the same mistake again.
Upon hearing this, Yao Hong was quite surprised and couldn't help but ask:
"You Understand Good and Bad Fortunes, yet you've misjudged twice?"
"Is there a problem? This is Forbidden Land; how can we expect to have a smooth journey without encountering any danger?"
The Three Talents User readily admitted it and considered it perfectly normal.
This is the Yellow Springs Absolute Land, where even those Close to the Dao Seed have perished many times throughout history.
"Two wrong judgments already, and you call that normal?"
Yao Hong was displeased. She always felt that this Close to the Dao Seed Understand Good and Bad Fortunes Fang Yong, who had low strength.
"Isn't this normal? Didn't you and your original guides ever make a mistake?" Shenyou, who was traveling with the three, couldn't help but retort.
No!
Yao Hong spoke with absolute certainty.
Although Fang Yong had gotten into some trouble for collecting the Divine Medicine, the trouble was within a controllable range, and he had never encountered a life-threatening situation.
Upon hearing this, the three women in White Skirt were slightly surprised, and the White-robed Woman even asked the question that had been bothering her:
"Since that Fang surnamed Shenyou is so capable, why were you in such a hurry to expel him from the group before?"
Yao Hong paused, speechless.
She hadn't expected that, despite being a guide who Understand Good and Bad Fortunes, the Three Talents User, would be so incompetent, making two wrong judgments.
"Stop, let's not talk about this nonsense anymore."
Someone tried to smooth things over, not wanting to damage the relationship. They said that since everyone had formed a team, what they needed most was trust, not blame.
"Yes, it's just a powerful demon. It's not like we've never encountered one before. These powerful demons aren't that strong. We've escaped from demons of this level twice, so we can still get away even if we encounter them a third time."
Another person chimed in.
However, upon hearing this, Yao Hong's eyes widened in astonishment, and she exclaimed:
"This is the second time you've encountered a powerful demon?"
"Yes, we also encountered a powerful demon at the True Saint Graveyard. That place is equally dangerous, and it took us quite a bit of effort to get here."
The Three Talents User casually remarked, and added:
"You've come from the cemetery yourself, so you must know how dangerous that area is. Black Mountain Ridge is even more dangerous, so it's reasonable for you to be delayed for a few days."
Hearing this, Yao Hong, Qin Yun, and their group felt very uncomfortable.
Qin Yun was lost in thought, his expression complex, and he sighed:
"We did not linger at the cemetery; our journey was smooth and without any setbacks, until we met you."