Thus, everyone advanced deeper into the Dark Plains for three days and three nights.
Until a Blood River barred their path.
"This Blood River looks terrifying..." Chi Yuntian said.
"Yeah, who knows what dangers lie within? How are we supposed to cross it...?"
"..."
As everyone discussed it, their eyes unanimously turned to Prince Shaomiao.
Seeing this, Prince Shaomiao tentatively said,
"Let's first see whether there's any danger in the Blood River. If there isn't, we'll fly straight across."
At his words, everyone slowly approached the Blood River, yet no danger arose along the way.
Seeing this, everyone relaxed slightly.
Then they prepared to cross the river through the air.
However, just as they were halfway across, a sudden change erupted.
The formerly tranquil Blood River suddenly began to boil. Countless blood-colored skeletons shot out of the river through the air, roaring as they charged toward them.
"Damn it! Everyone, cross quickly!"
Prince Shaomiao let out a thunderous shout.
He then slashed out with his sword, sending the blood-colored skeletons charging through the air flying away, while swiftly flying toward the other side of the Blood River.
Thus, Prince Shaomiao fought as he fled, finally crossing the Blood River without any real danger.
However, before everyone could relax, a heaven-shaking boom suddenly erupted from the Blood River behind them!
"Roar! Awoo..."
An angry low growl rang out.
A Blood Bone Dragon ten thousand zhang tall flew out of the Blood River.
Then, it spat a blood arrow directly at Prince Shaomiao.
"Your Highness, be careful!"
Seeing Prince Shaomiao in danger, Steward Chen immediately disregarded his own safety and stood directly in front of Prince Shaomiao, forcibly taking that terrifying blood arrow.
"Pfft!"
A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed from Steward Chen's mouth.
Unexpectedly, Steward Chen, a Peak Eighth-Stage Martial King,