"You bastard, all you can do is mock me and act tough for a bit now. Don't forget how scared you were just now!"
"Just from your pathetic and disgraceful state just now, I can tell that you didn't perform very well on the first floor either!"
"It's only because Lin Yu was there with you that you were able to escape unscathed!"
Feng Changge fiercely accused He Buxian.
This guy, who was pale just a moment ago, now dares to mock me for being afraid of the barking of the hounding beast.
It's obvious without even thinking that this guy must have wet his pants from fright the first time. And yet, he's still trying to act all high and mighty in front of me. It's absolutely laughable.
This guy speaks with an air of righteousness, but the last time he was able to escape from this strange desert, it was mostly because of Lin Yu's presence; otherwise, he might have already perished here.
"What do you know, you little brat?" He Buxian was a little embarrassed after Feng Changge had hit the nail on the head.
"You know me best. I'd like to see how you manage to escape this danger without my help."
"You'd better think this through. Now is the time for you to beg me, not for me to beg you. As for how you're going to talk to me, I advise you to think it through carefully."
He Buxian was naturally quite uncomfortable being mocked by such a young fellow as Feng Changge. Moreover, although Feng Changge's words were somewhat exaggerated, in terms of the outcome, they didn't seem to be entirely untrue.
When I first entered this strange desert, I was able to escape danger entirely thanks to the power of the Palace Master.
On that occasion, it's fair to say that besides being a burden, I really didn't offer any positive help to the Palace Master.
However, the fact that he went into the desert with the Palace Master that time was known only to heaven and earth, himself, and Lin Yu; no one else knew about it.
Unless He Buxian himself speaks out, who will know the truth of the matter?
Moreover, after what happened last time, He Buxian was already quite familiar with the place, and he was confident that his performance would surpass that of last time.
Moreover, He Buxian was constantly watching the residual power within his own Origin Technique.
Although the remaining strength isn't much, it should be enough for fighting on the ground.
He Buxian hadn't forgotten that the closer one got to the underground, the stronger the suppression of spiritual energy became.
Of the three people present, none of them possessed the same physical strength as Lin Yu, who, even with depleted spiritual energy, managed to drag someone out of the ground.
And now it's not just one person, it's at least two!
If I were to actually fall into the fissure underground, needless to say, after my strength was drained, I certainly wouldn't be able to retain much power.
The only one they could count on was the Fallen Black Phoenix, but He Buxian wasn't sure how much better the Fallen Black Phoenix would perform than him in this first encounter.
It's uncertain whether he'll be able to climb back up from underground, so He Buxian absolutely cannot fall.
Once you fall, it basically means "Game Over!"
"If you really don't want to protect me, I won't force you. But I advise you not to forget that Lin Yu is still waiting for my primordial fire to help him."
"Didn't Lin Yu realize he couldn't subdue that fragment of the Heaven-Mending Sword on his own? If you really fake your deaths soon, I'd like to see how you explain yourself to Lin Yu!"
Feng Changge spoke to He Buxian and the Fallen Black Phoenix.
Despite his arrogant appearance, he had actually taken some of what He Buxian had said to heart.
After such a long time, Feng Changge realized that although these two people were somewhat inferior to Lin Yu, they were definitely much stronger than himself.
If I were to be abandoned when danger arises because of my provocative words, it would be a huge loss.
Feng Changge was very clever. He believed that before he could demonstrate his true value, He Buxian and the Fallen Black Phoenix wouldn't abandon him here, especially since Lin Yu was still waiting nearby.
He Buxian and the Fallen Black Phoenix might not care about themselves for a moment, but could they not care about Lin Yu either?
Feng Changge's ulterior motives were quite clear, but he didn't hide them and openly displayed them.
The reason is simple: Feng Changge was certain that the other party would be powerless against him.
Hearing Feng Changge's reasoned and well-founded analysis, He Buxian was speechless for a moment.
He was truly amazed by the little guy's thought process.
"Alright, you really are something... But I've always been someone who prioritizes the bigger picture. Since the Palace Master has spoken, I'll definitely do it."
"No matter what, I will find a way to bring you before the Palace Master! Of course, to wash away the humiliation I suffered before, I am willing to protect you temporarily."
"Remember, during the battle, you must keep yourself on the ground. The ground may crack soon, so be very careful! Under no circumstances should you fall into a crack."
"Because this hellish place suppresses spiritual energy based on distance; the closer you are to the underground, the stronger the suppressive force."
"Staying up there, we can conserve some strength to deal with these hound-like monsters. But if we fall into the crevice, things might not be so certain."
When Feng Changge heard He Buxian say this, and in such a serious manner, he finally refrained from saying anything contrary to him and listened obediently.
The Fallen Black Phoenix also looked serious. After listening, she nodded. In any case, He Buxian had been here once before, and what he said could not possibly be to trick them.
Right now, the most important thing for the three of them is to get out of here.
"Don't worry about these hound-like monsters; with sheer force, we can easily tear their armor apart. Of course, the most troublesome thing is those tiny, dark green worms that parasitize their bodies."
"The method the Palace Master used before was to first deal with these hound-like demonic beasts, and then light a real fire to burn these dark green little insects to ashes," He Buxian said.