Lin Heng followed the old man toward the so-called exit of the Mist Forest.
The old man was very hospitable and chatted with Lin Heng the whole way.
But every few words they exchanged, the old man's topic would turn to Lin Heng.
They might inquire about Lin Heng's cultivation level, or whether Lin Heng possessed any powerful supernatural abilities.
Upon hearing that Lin Heng had already reached the Dao Universe Realm, a hint of surprise appeared on the old man's face.
After all, most of the cultivators who come here for training are at the Cosmic Spirit Realm.
From the fleeting hint of doubt in the old man's eyes, Lin Heng obtained the information he wanted.
Clearly, for those at the Dao Universe Realm, it was still barely within their tolerance range.
If we go any further, it would likely exceed the other party's tolerance level.
Having obtained this hidden information, Lin Heng couldn't help but grin as he looked at the old man's back.
After walking several kilometers, Lin Heng noticed that the old man began to look around, as if searching for something.
It seems this is our destination.
Lin Heng's icy voice also rang out from behind the old man.
"What, couldn't find your companion?"
Upon hearing Lin Heng's words, the old man turned around abruptly, looking at Lin Heng with a surprised expression.
Soon, the old man's previous kindness vanished, replaced by a fierce expression, as he asked:
"You already know that I tricked you into coming here?"
Lin Heng slightly curled the corners of his mouth, but did not give a verbal reply.
Seeing this, the old man couldn't help but ask again:
"Then why did you come with me?"
When faced with this question, Lin Heng responded with a mocking smile.
"Of course I'm more than confident I can handle you."
As Lin Heng finished speaking, a scorching heat rapidly approached from his left.
Lin Heng turned his head and saw a streak of fire rushing towards him from a thousand meters away.
Soon, the flames subsided, and a figure bathed in flames, yet appearing to be in a state of utter decay, stood before Lin Heng.
Lin Heng took a closer look and realized that this guy looked somewhat like a zombie.
His eyes were sunken, and his mouth was covered in fangs. In his rotting mouth, maggots would occasionally wriggle.
Lin Heng recognized him at a glance; this guy was none other than Ba, one of the Twenty-Four Ghosts and Monsters.
This thing is a legendary monster that causes droughts, leaving the land barren and desolate wherever it goes.
Its strength is also extremely high; it is said that it can kill dragons and devour clouds, and absorb the power of the sun and moon to strengthen itself.
Among the Twenty-Four Ghosts and Monsters, the Ba is considered one of the more powerful ones.
After glancing at the demon, Lin Heng turned his gaze back to the old man.
"It is said that the Drought Ba travels alone, and no one is willing to travel with it."
"Only one of the Twenty-Four Ghosts and Monsters is an exception."
"I suppose you are the embodiment of charm."
The "Mei" is one of the weaker types among the Twenty-Four Ghosts and Monsters. It does not possess any particularly powerful supernatural abilities and is a ghost that has taken the form of rocks, trees, and other objects over a long period of time.
Because of their weak strength, their favorite thing to do is to curry favor with the powerful.
This is also why Lin Heng determined that the old man was the embodiment of the demon.
The old man, whose identity had been exposed by Lin Heng, did not refute it, but gave a strange smile.
"Kid, you're indeed very clever; you recognized our true form so quickly."
"However, with your cultivation at the Early Dao Universe Realm, you are no match for Lord Ba."
After the old man, who was the embodiment of a demon, finished speaking, he looked at Ba with a fawning expression.
"Lord Ba, please enjoy this delicious dish."
"I beg you, sir, to spare me a drop of your essence."
This is the collaboration between the demon and the monster.
The Enchantress, though weak in strength, is adept at disguise and will lure the Human Race into her trap.
Then the powerful demon killed the opponent, and the two devoured its flesh and blood.
In the past, the collaboration between the demon and the monster caused the deaths of many cultivators who entered the Mist Forest for training.
But this time, they might be disappointed.
Lin Heng raised his hand and grabbed the Peach Garden Annihilation Sword.
Instantly, the beauty of the peach orchard spread, bringing life to this desolate space.
In the blink of an eye, peach blossoms scattered, covering an area of a thousand meters in radius with the peach blossoms of the Peach Garden Annihilation Sword.
The scene before them caused Mei and Ba to show expressions of fear.
A scene from many years ago flashed into their minds.
The man with the icy expression held a longsword that constantly emitted peach blossoms, and he slaughtered indiscriminately within the Mist Forest.
"This sword..."
"Could it be that demonic sword from back then?"
Mei looked at the Peach Garden Annihilation Sword in Lin Heng's hand and involuntarily took a step back.
It's quite a veteran in this Mist Forest.
It already existed when Mu Chen ventured into the Mist Forest.
He had, of course, witnessed the tragedy that occurred in the Mist Forest.
Within this Mist Forest, there originally existed tens of thousands of ghosts and monsters, derived from the Twenty-Four Ghosts and Monsters and monsters.
Back then, the Mist Forest was truly a place where no living person could enter.
But because of Mu Chen's appearance, it took countless years for the Mist Forest to barely recover some of its vitality.
It was only because back then, Mu Chen saw that the cultivators who entered the Mist Forest were either tortured to the point of madness or had become piles of white bones.
This scene also enraged him.
That night, Mu Chen, wielding the Peach Garden Annihilation Sword, unleashed a massacre throughout the Mist Forest.
Since then, the Mist Forest has never recovered, leaving behind only a few weak ghosts.
Both Mei and Ba were fortunate enough to witness the tragedy of that year.
However, they were all very weak back then, so they chose to hide at the edge of the Mist Forest, which is how they managed to survive to this day.
Seeing the Peach Garden Annihilation Sword, which Mu Chen had used, reappear now, how could they not be alarmed?
But Ba had become accustomed to dominating the Mist Forest over the years, and he didn't believe that a second Mu Chen would appear here.
"Snort!"
"It's just a sword that looks similar."
"And even if it was that demonic sword from back then, so what?"
"This kid is only at the Early Dao Universe Realm, a level lower than me."
"If he really has a connection with that person from back then."
"Perfect timing to kill him and get revenge."
As soon as Ba finished speaking, it charged directly at Lin Heng.
Despite its unassuming appearance and bulky build, this guy is incredibly fast.
I had barely seen the demon move.
But then he appeared right in front of Lin Heng.
The demon raised its large hand with sharp nails and viciously slapped down on Lin Heng's head.
Just as the demon's attack was about to hit Lin Heng's head, Lin Heng Immovable and uttered a single word.
"Certainly!"
It's just such a simple word.
A strange spatial force instantly surged around the demon.
This spatial force transformed into invisible energy, binding Ba tightly. No matter how much he struggled, he could not break free from this restraint.
Under the astonished gaze of the demon, Lin Heng raised the Peach Garden Annihilation Sword in his hand and pointed it at the demon's heart.
Where is the exit of the Mist Forest?
Lin Heng asked the question that concerned him most.
The fact that they recognized the Peach Garden Annihilation Sword proves that they are veterans of the Mist Forest.
Asking them is undoubtedly the most effective way.