The Girl Who Stepped Forward

Lin Dong had some strength, but he was not so arrogant as to think he could fight two opponents, or challenge a whole group of stronger cultivators across realms.

Yes, he did have the Earth Demon Puppet.

But he did not have enough Pure Yuan Pills to sustain its consumption.

However.

How could he have known that these two were not truly after him?

They were merely carrying out a request on someone else's behalf.

Di Teng did not want to drag things out any longer.

He coldly suggested, "Old ghost Liu Kui, let's attack together! Capture this little bastard—we can't let him escape!"

A cold glint surged in Liu Kui's eyes as he nodded heavily. "That's exactly what I was thinking!"

At the two men's command, the members of the Di Family and Liu Family all closed in.

Their intentions were obvious.

They wanted to capture Lin Dong.

Naturally, Lin Dong would not surrender without a fight.

He took out the Heavenly Scale Ancient Halberd.

And prepared for battle.

At that moment, Little Marten's voice rang out in his mind.

"Lin Dong, if you and I join forces, we have a forty percent chance of breaking out!"

Only forty percent?

Lin Dong shook his head slightly. His gaze swept over the crowd as he gritted his teeth. "You want to capture me? First, see whether you're worthy!"

"A mere Great Perfection of Yuan Dan Realm dares to spout such nonsense? Die!" Di Teng snorted coldly.

He was the first to attack Lin Dong.

There was a certain gap in strength between them.

And they held the advantage in numbers.

Even though Lin Dong used every method at his disposal.

In the end.

He was still beaten until he vomited blood by their combined attack.

Then they viciously beat him several more times.

Until he could no longer stand.

Only then were they willing to stop.

Di Teng suddenly said, "He only said to spare his life. He never said we couldn't take his things, right?"

"Seems so." Liu Kui thought seriously for a moment before agreeing.

Afterward, Di Teng got straight to it.

He took the tens of thousands of Pure Yuan Pills Lin Dong had painstakingly gathered, along with the martial arts manuals Lin Dong had seized from Wang Yan, and robbed him of them all.

After they left.

Lin Dong struggled into a sitting position and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

His eyes were full of unwillingness.

Little Marten floated out and gave his assessment. "It seems they were acting under someone's orders!"

"Who could it be?"

"Think about who you've offended recently."

Who had he offended recently?

Lin Dong frowned as he thought about it. He had offended far too many people lately.

But there were not many who could command a Form Creation Realm Lesser Completion expert to attack him.

Only the Four Great Clans were qualified!

After thinking it over.

Lin Dong finally decided that it was very likely Wang Yan of the Wang Family!

I only stole a Spiritual Treasure and took your martial arts manuals.

Was there really any need for such retaliation?

Lin Dong clenched his fists.

Wang Yan, just you wait.

Next time.

I'll definitely beat you until you kneel and beg for mercy!

Meanwhile.

Having just completed their task, Di Teng and Liu Kui returned to their tent, preparing to divide the spoils.

But they were startled.

To their horror, they discovered that Chen Xuan had already been waiting there.

Liu Kui hurriedly claimed credit. "Senior, we followed your instructions and gave Lin Dong a vicious beating."

Di Teng's eyes shifted as he presented the spoils. "Senior, these are all things we looted from that brat Lin Dong."

What did it mean to recognize the times and act accordingly?

This was it.

However, Chen Xuan had no interest in any of it.

He shook his head and refused.

Only then did he acknowledge them. "You did fairly well. Continue tracking Lin Dong. As long as he remains in your territory, find excuses to beat him whenever you can. Don't let him cultivate in peace!"

As he spoke, Chen Xuan added, "Oh, and try your best to drive him toward the Mist Forest. Understand?"

"Yes, Senior."

The two did not dare defy him and hurriedly nodded in agreement.

"These two Ninth-Grade Martial Arts manuals are your reward for your efforts. Work hard."

Chen Xuan left behind the Ninth-Grade Martial Arts and vanished from the tent once more.

"Farewell, Senior."

Di Teng and Liu Kui held the Ninth-Grade Martial Arts manuals in their hands.

Their faces were filled with shock.

Who exactly was this person?

He casually gave away Ninth-Grade Martial Arts manuals. That was far too generous!

The two quickly divided the spoils.

Then led their men in pursuit of Lin Dong.

Meanwhile, Chen Xuan.

Had already appeared in the Mist Forest.

All around him.

A milky-white mist lingered everywhere.

This mist could block the penetration of spiritual power.

It also carried an icy chill that even Form Creation Realm experts found difficult to withstand.

Yet at this moment, it had no effect on Chen Xuan whatsoever.

His figure moved like a ghost.

Constantly darting back and forth through the forest.

At the border between Great Yang Prefecture and the Mist Forest, he was setting up an illusion array.

He had obtained this array from the System Lottery.

The array was extremely profound.

Even with the Heavenly Demon Marten's assistance, Lin Dong would not be able to break it in a short time.

He would certainly suffer torment worse than death.

That was Chen Xuan's goal as well.

After arranging the array, Chen Xuan was preparing to leave.

When he suddenly sensed traces of Yuan Power fluctuations somewhere within the Mist Forest.

His figure flickered.

And he vanished from the spot.

"Hall Master, why do we always run into these beasts every time we enter the Mist Forest?"

"These beasts are so annoying! When will it ever end?"

"What rotten luck. It's like we poked their nest—why can't we kill them all?"

A group of people was surrounded by a pack of savage demonic beasts.

Though they kept swinging their swords and hacking away.

The demonic beasts seemed impossible to kill.

Not only did their numbers not decrease.

They actually grew with every beast they killed.

Everyone was covered in blood and exhausted.

Just then.

A fishy stench quietly spread through the thick fog.

The next second.

Rustling sounds echoed through the forest.

Two pairs of slightly crimson beast eyes appeared before them!

Along with them came two extremely ferocious auras.

"Male and Female Mist Crocodile Leopard Kings!"

Seeing those enormous figures, everyone's faces filled with despair.

When these two demonic beasts joined forces, they were not only comparable to a Form Creation Realm Greater Completion expert, but could also unleash spiritual attacks.

They were incredibly powerful.

"Roar! Roar!"

Following their low roars.

Hundreds of demonic beasts with crimson eyes charged out from the mist.

At that moment, even the earth trembled violently.

Faced with such a situation.

Everyone present had only two thoughts in their minds.

Either risk their lives for a sliver of survival.

Or wait to die!

Jiang Lei, the broad-shouldered, muscular Hall Master of Eagle Martial Hall, wielded a black greatsword as he directed everyone to resist together.

But there were simply too many demonic beasts, and the Mist Crocodile Leopard Kings were present as well.

They were no match for them at all.

Very quickly, they were defeated.

Seeing that their prolonged assault had failed, the Mist Crocodile Leopard Kings seemed to lose patience and let out low roars.

Dark-red energy surged over their bodies as they gathered strength, then charged fiercely at the group.

They sent everyone flying in all directions.

Their formation collapsed completely.

Jiang Lei knew that if this continued, they would all die.

He turned back and looked at his two daughters behind him.

Then gritted his teeth.

"Old Wu, take Yinyin and Xue'er and retreat. I'll cover the rear!"

"Hall Master!"

Everyone's expressions changed drastically.

Given the current situation.

If he stayed behind.

He truly would be left to cover their retreat alone!

"Stop wasting words, go! If you delay any longer, none of us will get out!"

Jiang Lei shouted in a deep voice.

"Father, I'll help you!"

A woman around twenty years old stepped forward.

She was tall and slender, and her somewhat tight-fitting clothes vividly outlined her graceful, curvaceous figure.

She was Jiang Lei's eldest daughter, Jiang Xue.

Holding a longsword, she stood with resolute determination.