"They're blocking us," Pei Ye said. "Ram straight through!"
"Yu Sicheng is still three hundred zhang away," Black Chi warned. Its long body surged straight ahead without the slightest hesitation, and several sharp, bloody gashes instantly opened along its flank.
The powerful body of an Immortal Hunter did indeed possess vitality among the greatest in the world, and its flesh and bones were often a hundred times tougher than those of other creatures. Yet, like the boy who had left home barely half a year ago, Black Chi was still in the infancy of its long life. Even with the boost of a precious pill, facing these swarms of adult Merfolk was by no means easy.
The Spirit Profound stored within its body was limited. Every extra portion spent on these Merfolk meant one less resource to rely on against Yu Sicheng. From the moment they chose to meet them head-on, the danger of this journey had kept climbing.
Pei Ye could see nothing, and the water weighed heavily on his hearing, but he could now clearly sense that they had indeed stirred up some kind of commotion. Large numbers of Merfolk, dozens of them, swarmed in the darkness. Their jumbled, piercing cries stabbed painfully at his ears and brain, passing back and forth as though in conversation. Some even failed to dodge in time and collided with the Merfolk pursuing them.
"Little Cat, I really do smell it," Pei Ye said quietly.
"What?"
"A floral fragrance."
"..."
"There are too many Merfolk here. You're getting hurt too quickly. Let me."
"Are you mad? They'll tear you apart in a single breath."
"It's all right. Haven't you noticed? They're hesitating," Pei Ye said quickly. "Their movements aren't as orderly as before."
Black Cat paused. Yes, although seven or eight still