Into the Vast Mountains Again

Several years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Deep within the Vast Mountains, ancient trees reach for the sky, vines grow like pythons, and the air is filled with a damp, decaying smell. Occasionally, the roars of monstrous beasts can be heard from afar, causing the leaves to rustle.

Behind an ancient tree that would take three people to encircle, two figures huddled close to the trunk, their presence barely concealed.

The two people, a man and a woman, were both dressed in dark blue close-fitting outfits.

The man had an ordinary face and wary eyes, his right hand resting on the hilt of his sword at his waist. The woman was petite, with beads of sweat on her forehead, and clutched a Jade Box tightly in her hand.

The box contained freshly picked Spirit Herb, their stems and leaves shimmering with a faint silvery sheen, and they were already six hundred years old.

But now, the woman dares not open the Storage Ring, for fear of causing a disturbance.

Just a hundred feet away, a wild boar covered in black bristles was rooting in the rotten soil, its breath condensing into a thin mist in the air.

This is not Branch Line, but a true, Vast Mountains, and it has already penetrated hundreds of miles into the distance!

This beast, though seemingly simple and honest, is in fact a terrifying ferocious beast comparable to Profound Martial Sixth Layer.

If the monster were to detect them, their lives would be in grave danger, and they would likely perish in its jaws.

Time passed slowly. The boar rooted around for a while, then finally strolled off in another direction, its massive figure gradually disappearing into the depths of the dense forest.

"Call----"

Only after the boar had completely left did the man exhale a long breath and relax his tense body.

"They're gone."

He said in a low voice, turning to look at the woman.

"How about it?"

"Brother Chen, this deep Vast Mountains is too dangerous. We've only been here half a day and we've already encountered three waves of monsters."

The woman was still shaken.

"Of course, what do you think this place is? Deep in the Vast Mountains, monsters roam everywhere! It's said that further in, there are even powerful demons at the Earth Martial Realm. Any martial artist who ventures in must be extremely careful."

Both of them were very relieved.

Because they ventured into the Vast Mountains and carefully lay in wait for several days, they finally found an extremely ancient Spirit Herb by a spiritual pool.

Now, all they need to do is conceal their presence and quietly leave this place to make a fortune!

"Walk."

The man said in a low voice, "That demonic beast was quite powerful. Even though its aura hasn't dissipated since it left, other demonic beasts don't dare to approach. It's the perfect time for us to leave."

The woman nodded solemnly.

However, just as the two were about to set off...

Boom!!!

At that moment, the ground beneath their feet suddenly trembled.

The tremor came without warning, yet it was extremely violent, as if a huge object had crashed down, causing the entire mountain forest to shake.

What happened?

The woman's face was deathly pale, and her voice trembled.

The man suddenly looked up in the direction from which the tremor came from, towards the depths of the Vast Mountains!

Then, he heard a deafening roar that shook the mountains and forests.

The sheer power contained within it made his blood almost freeze.

Profound Martial Realm?

No, it's far more than that!

The man's pupils suddenly contracted.

He had once witnessed a powerful Earth Martial Realm expert make a move from afar, and the sheer power of that attack remained unforgettable to him. The oppressive force contained within this roar was even greater than that...

Its momentum was in no way weak.

It is a demonic beast at the Earth Martial Realm.

Moreover, it was a berserk Earth Martial Realm demonic beast!

"How is that possible!"

The man gasped, a chill running through him.

They were deep within the Vast Mountains, and a riot of the Earth Martial Realm demonic beasts meant certain death for them.

"Run!"

Without a second thought, the man grabbed the woman and was about to speed away.

But at that moment, along with that beast's roar, a sword light shot into the sky!

The sharpness of the Sword Qi illuminated the dim forest, and faintly, the sounds of wind and thunder could be heard.

It's actually a battle between the Earth Martial Realm experts?

The man felt a chill run down his spine.

But there was also a sliver of relief in his heart; at least it meant that the enraged monster was being restrained.

"Damn it, when gods fight, mortals suffer. The monsters in this area are going to go haywire. We have to retreat—"

The man stealthily slipped away and quickly disappeared from the spot.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the Vast Mountains, a great battle was underway.

A massive, crimson-black figure lunged out like lightning, its gaping maw as large as a house, saliva flying from its sharp teeth, aiming straight for Lin Chen's head.

Black Armor Earth Dragon.

It is said to be born from the union of a dragon and a pangolin, and can utilize the earth's strength to possess astonishing defensive capabilities in the mountains and forests.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Chen stomped his foot and unleashed the Thunderlight Movement, instantly appearing in the distance.

Boom!

The massive maw swallowed it whole, and the boulder where Lin Chen had been standing was now a pile of fragments.

Having failed to land its first attack, the Black Armor Earth Dragon suddenly turned around and charged forward again with an aura of crushing everything in its path.

This time, however, Lin Chen did not dodge.

He suddenly stopped, and like a bolt of lightning, he instantly swept past the Black Armor Earth Dragon.

puff----

Steaming hot blood gushed out, and cracks appeared on the scales.

The Black Armor Earth Dragon, in pain, let out a ferocious roar. It swung its head violently, and its thick, pillar-like tail swept across, accompanied by a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air.

Lin Chen then flipped in mid-air and kicked out, striking the dragon's tail hard.

Get out of here!

Instantly, the Black Armor Earth Dragon, as large as a small mountain, soared into the air and crashed into a mountain wall. Amidst the flying debris, its vitality remained strong.

" Those at the Second Level of the Earth Martial Realm, anyone even remotely associated with dragons, are definitely not to be trifled with."

"If my Sword Intent hadn't reached the fifth level, although I could have won, it would have been difficult to kill him."

A glint of sword light flashed in Lin Chen's eyes.

In the next instant, with a flash of lightning, Lin Chen's figure appeared in mid-air. Then, he poured in his True Essence and enhanced it with Sword Intent, and the Heavenly Profound Sword slashed down!

Suddenly, the sound of wind and thunder arose in the mountains and forests, and lightning tore through the vast, quiet forest below.

The first Wind and Thunder Stir Wind and Thunder Sword Scripture!

Even before the Sword Momentum was fully unleashed, a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air. Lin Chen, positioned high above, aimed his sword directly at the Black Armor Earth Dragon.

The Black Armor Earth Dragon's blood-red eyes suddenly contracted.

It instinctively sensed the threat emanating from the sword's edge; all the bony spikes on its back stood up, and its scales twitched slightly as it went into full defensive mode.

The posture.

Boom!

A dazzling sword light descended.

A huge crack spread across the earth, and the mountain wall rumbled as it was cleaved in two by a single sword strike, with countless boulders tumbling down to either side.

The Black Armor Earth Dragon, deep within, let out a mournful roar.

This sword strike severed its spine!

The Black Armor Earth Dragon dared not fight any longer and hurriedly fled for its life, but Lin Chen flashed through the air like lightning and arrived above the Black Armor Earth Dragon.

Then, Sword Qi, like a waterfall, fell endlessly from mid-air, enveloping the Black Armor Earth Dragon.

A moment later, when the waterfall-like Sword Qi disappeared, the Black Armor Earth Dragon crashed to the ground and lay still.

A monster that possesses the blood of a dragon.

Deep within the Vast Mountains, he was hunted by Lin Chen!