Ye Han's expression changed when he heard Zhang Qingshan's shout...
Just then, a series of metallic clashes rang out from the place where the Demon Beast Puppet had dragged Zhang Qingshan down. Terrifying booms erupted one after another, shaking the mountain...
It seemed Zhang Qingshan was locked in battle with that Demon Beast Puppet, though Ye Han had no way of knowing exactly what was happening yet.
Using Ghost Step Pace, Ye Han moved like a ghost, repeatedly dodging the terrifying purple-blue flames while blocking the attacks of the Bloodlight Blade Aura...
He shouted, "Senior Brother Zhang! I can't possibly leave you behind!"
Indeed, after all Zhang Qingshan had done to help him, how could he abandon him and flee alone?
But Zhang Qingshan shouted back, "Don't worry! I'm much safer than you are! We might be safer if we split up."
At Zhang Qingshan's words, Ye Han's gaze shifted, and several thoughts flashed through his mind.
Zhang Qingshan had a point. These Demon Beast Puppets had been modified by the Ice Refining Prince, and these cave passages had also been dug by the Demon Beast Puppets. The Ice Refining Prince should know their layout far better than they did.
Moreover, Ye Han was certain that none of these excavated passages could lead beyond the confines imprisoning the Ice Refining Prince.
On the other hand, Zhang Qingshan's combat strength surpassed his own. When they stayed together, however, the arts and spells they practiced were not actually easy to coordinate.
That was because Zhang Qingshan practiced a close-combat Body Refining Art that met force with force. His fighting style was fairly simple: he relied on his powerful body, Battle Axe attacks, and Shield Defense.
Ye Han, by contrast, practiced all sorts of arts and possessed all sorts of treasures...
Simply put,