Rescued

After some lighthearted banter, the group began to explore Beast Taming Mountain.

As for how much of Zhang Feng's words they actually believed, everyone had their own internal measure.

After all, many things were indeed as Zhang Feng had described.

However, in the end, one must rely on oneself.

Like the heavy crises facing the Jingyun Sect, they had to be strong themselves to survive.

Constantly seeking shelter was not a long-term solution.

Furthermore, as Zhang Feng mentioned, the strong all had their own temperaments; some of the eccentric ones were even more fickle and moody.

To entrust one's own life and safety to the good temper of others was clearly an extremely foolish thing to do.

"The storm is coming."

Someone in the crowd murmured in a low voice.

Seeing the many traces left behind at Beast Taming Mountain, it was not difficult for everyone to reach a conclusion: Beast Taming Mountain, one of the ten great sects of the Southern Region, had truly been annihilated.

It was Beast Taming Mountain this time.

What about next time?

Could it be the Jingyun Sect?

No one knew.

"Haha, we cultivators must fight against the heavens and the earth, seeking that sliver of opportunity for immortality. A mere storm—what is there to fear!?" The Fat Elder laughed heartily. Without looking back, his chubby figure seemed exceptionally tall at this moment.

Once these words were spoken, Liu Yanran and the others felt their spirits lift.

The thick, lingering sorrow in their eyes gradually faded, and resilience and confidence began to shine once more.

"Indeed, aren't we cultivators meant to defy the heavens? If everything were smooth sailing, what would be the point of seeking immortality or cultivating the Dao!"

Gradually, the dejected atmosphere began to turn around.

Not long after, the group first found the basement that had been destroyed by Lin Cheng.

"Damned alien race!"

Looking at the scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, everyone gritted their teeth.

Unlike Lin Cheng, who was a transmigrator, they were people born and bred in this world.

Living in this world, the human race harbored a deep-seated hatred for the alien races; the grievances between the two sides were long past the point of being explained in a few words.

They were irreconcilable enemies!

Immediately after, everyone's gaze was drawn to the mysterious altar.

Those eerie, blood-colored patterns made one tremble from the bottom of their heart just by looking at them, and even Old Lady Xu, who was in the Innate Realm, was no exception.

"This place was destroyed by someone."

Old Lady Xu's eyes flashed as she looked at a massive, palm-shaped crater not far away. Her pupils constricted. "Such powerful strength. This terrifying residual aura—could it really be that a powerhouse at the Foundation Establishment level took action?"

She tested it herself.

The basement was extremely solid and hard; with her strength, she could barely leave a deep mark on the walls or floor.

But looking at the ground that had sunk several meters deep in front of her, Old Lady Xu was shocked.

This kind of power was definitely not something a Xiantian expert could possess.

"It must have been the senior who took action!" Zhang Feng's eyes lit up.

These alien creatures were cruel and vicious; they must have been conducting some kind of evil ritual here, only to unexpectedly bring down the senior's judgment.

"Master..."

Liu Yanran's gaze was drawn to a corpse with severed limbs, and she burst into uncontrollable sobs.

"Senior Brother!"

"Senior Sister, Junior Sister, you alien scum! I swear in this life, I will make you pay the price. If I do not avenge this, I am no man!"

"Sanzi, I came too late..."

The remaining disciples of Beast Taming Mountain also found their fellow sect members among the piles of corpses, tears streaming down their faces.

An indescribable sorrow infected the members of the Jingyun Sect.

"The alien race has caused so many broken homes." Zhang Feng gritted his teeth, his fists clenched tight.

"That is why we must become stronger, so we can protect those we wish to protect, kill more of the alien race, and save more people." The Thin Elder's expression was cold, his face so gloomy it seemed as if water might drip from it.

Before he joined the Jingyun Sect, his family of five—his parents and two younger sisters—had all died tragically during an alien uprising, leaving only him behind.

He swore that in this life, he would surely slaughter every last member of the alien race!

To offer a sacrifice to their spirits in heaven!

"Girl Liu, everyone, please accept my condolences."

Zhang Feng looked at the frenzied crowd from Beast Taming Mountain, his face showing unbearable pain. After a long while, he sighed, "Almost everyone present here has had friends or kin brutally murdered by the alien race. Who among us does not harbor a heart full of hatred? But precisely because of that, we must bury our hatred deep within our hearts, strive to grow stronger, and take revenge for them!"

Zhang Feng's words were spoken with a clangorous resonance!

He was full of imposing momentum!

There was not a trace of his previous timid and submissive demeanor.

His eyes revealed a fierce, murderous intent.

It was clear that he, too, hated the alien race to the bone!

"There are too many corpses; leaving them here is not an option. Let's hurry and deal with them," Old Lady Xu, having experienced the most, calmed down quickly. She glanced at the bodies covering the ground and spoke up.

"As you command!"

Hearing the Supreme Elder's words, the group began to move.

It took half an hour to gather the corpses and bury them on the spot.

Afterward, they sealed the basement and erected a tombstone.

It bore only four simple characters.

Tomb of Fellow Daoists.

As members of the Ten Great Sects, they had all fought against the alien invasion together and pursued the Great Dao of Longevity; calling them fellow daoists was nothing strange.

Next, the group searched several locations one after another, including the alchemy room, the scripture library, and the artifact forging room, taking away any valuable treasures they found along the way.

If left behind, they might just benefit someone else.

It was better to use them to strengthen themselves.

On this point, no one felt the need to act like a saint; if there were benefits to be gained, they would certainly take them!

Finally.

They reached a hidden location and discovered the dungeon where Meng Tangtang and the others were being held.

"Supreme Elder, is that you?"

Inside the dungeon, Elder Huo of the Alchemy Hall suddenly stood up, looking outside with a face full of surprise as he shouted.

Although he could not see the scene outside, he had just heard a familiar voice.

The Supreme Elder had come to save them!

"Damn, we can finally leave this hellhole!" Elder Mu was also filled with surprise.

With them were Elder Mo and Meng Tangtang.

Meng Tangtang, in particular, completely broke down upon hearing the familiar voices, her eyes welling up with tears.

When it came down to it, she was only a child in her early teens.

She acted on impulse.

When she first arrived at Beast Taming Mountain, she had been very excited, feeling that she could finally be of help and that her junior brother would surely be happy when she brought the medicinal herbs back.

But later, when she realized things had gone wrong, it was already too late for regrets.

Has Master come?

Meng Tangtang thought to herself. She had secretly given her small personal mirror to a senior sister at Beast Taming Mountain, asking her to take it to the Jingyun Sect to report the news, but she didn't know if she had succeeded.

"Old man Huo, haha, we finally found you!"

"Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you!"

The Fat Elder laughed heartily, followed by a loud bang as the dungeon's seal was shattered, and the narrow space was suddenly flooded with light.

"Pah, who's afraid!" Elder Huo shielded his eyes, refusing to admit defeat.

"You finally came. If you had been any later, you might not have seen us again," Elder Mu said, feeling extremely fortunate.

"Junior Sister Meng!"

Hearing the familiar call, Meng Tangtang looked over, her eyes lighting up as she shouted, "Sister Liu, wuwu, you finally came! I waited for you so bitterly. I didn't expect you to be so fast. Oh, right, Sister Liu, did you see my Master?"

"Your Master?"

Liu Yanran was stunned. She hadn't had time to go to the Jingyun Sect; she had come straight here.