Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.
Even though Uncle Li sincerely prayed, sometimes things tend to develop in the opposite direction of what people hope for.
"Are we... lost?"
After walking for several days, and with the day of the assessment for the Azure Wave City's family drawing ever closer, Fang Yun'er couldn't help but feel anxious, even though she had little confidence in her ability to pass the assessment.
But she never rushed anyone, not to mention that she knew all too well that she was no different from a burden to others.
Therefore, she hesitated, clutching the handkerchief in her hand, and asked softly.
In front of her, the Qilin Dragon Horse struggled to walk, shaking off the poisonous mud clinging to its hooves, panting from time to time, revealing its deep exhaustion.
It's just too old.
Even though the bloodline in his body wasn't too thin, it was barely better than nothing.
During this period, it also suffered a great deal of fright and torment.
Although this location isn't exactly inside the Desolate Forest, it's quite close to the central area.
After several days of trekking, Uncle Li, Fang Yun'er, and even the old Qilin Dragon Horse had encountered many Demon Beast.
Even powerful demons from the Saint Realm streaked across the sky above them like dazzling meteors.
The viewer was filled with shock, fear, and a touch of helpless envy.
Desolate Forest, no flying allowed.
No Human Race cultivator, or any being other than Demon Beast, is allowed to fly here.
Otherwise, it would surely attract the terrifying presence at the heart of the organization.
No one knows exactly how many powerful Demon Beast exist in the Desolate Forest of the Central Continent that have existed for tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands or millions of years, but no one is foolish enough to break this long-established rule.
Therefore, Lin Xuan and the others had no choice but to walk.
Therefore, Fang Yun'er and Uncle Li clearly sensed the aura of those terrifying Saint Realm Demon Beast.
That breath, almost like a mountain, pressed down on them, yet treated them like insignificant insects, letting them pass by lightly.
That's absolutely terrifying.
Even in the Central Continent, those at the Saint Realm are undoubtedly powerful.
Crushing them would be effortless.
Fortunately, the Saint Realm Demon Beast didn't take them seriously, which was a relief.
During this time, Lin Xuan's Spiritual Power also recovered considerably.
He revealed nothing, nor did he remove his white robe.
Now, all the clothes he wears are defensive artifacts, and there are also treasures that conceal his aura, worn by his side, allowing him to blend into the environment of the Central Continent without making a sound.
This is also the power he wields as the head of the Primordial Holy Heaven, and even more so as the absolute strongest being in the Primordial Holy Heaven.
Of course, it was also because other people genuinely wanted to do something for him.
The pills sent by the Holy Heaven Association all ended up in his and Xiaolu's mouths, while most of the other refining materials had already been forged into treasures. Some were destroyed in the Heavenly Tribulation, but some were still stored in his Storage Bag.
During the teleportation, Lin Xuan used most of his power without hesitation to resist the effects of the spacetime turbulence.
And when he finally lost consciousness, he pushed his defenses to the limit.
This is why he said that Fang Yun'er didn't save him, he wouldn't be in any danger.
Lin Xuan gently fiddled with the Sword Pavilion at his waist, and let out a barely perceptible sigh.
Over the past few days, they haven't had much rest, unless they encounter unforeseen circumstances.
For example, right now.
The Qilin Dragon Horse was frightened by the Demon Beast of the Saint Realm. In its panic, it was attacked and injured by the Demon Beast. Now, it is difficult for it to continue to maintain its strength, let alone travel.
Fang Yun'er had very few pills left.
This Desolate Forest is filled with miasma, which Lin Xuan can avoid, but she cannot. She needs a sufficient supply of Spirit Stone and pills to prevent herself from getting injured.
And it was precisely at this moment, when she was at her wit's end, that she found a solution.
boom!
Almost instantly, the world spun and the earth shook, and the atmosphere of the entire Desolate Forest instantly changed from one of crisis and treacherousness to one of indescribable anxiety.
Even the air seemed to carry a strange, fishy aroma with the slight shaking.
When Uncle Li smelled this scent, his expression suddenly changed drastically.
Damn it!
"What's going on? Why is there a beast tide at this time?!"
"A beast tide?" Lin Xuan was slightly taken aback.
However, Uncle Li didn't have time to explain.
He screamed in a near-terrified voice, "There's no time to say anything more, get out of here, get out of here!"
Even the Qilin Dragon Horse is no longer acceptable.
Dragging an old and wounded Qilin Dragon Horse through a terrifying, desolate horde of beasts is tantamount to suicide.
Tears welled up in Fang Yun'er's eyes as she clenched her teeth tightly.
However, she also knew what was most important, and besides, even without the help of the Qilin Dragon Horse, it was highly likely that none of them would survive.
"Run!"
"Run!!"
Uncle Li roared with all his might.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
If they were on the outskirts of the Desolate Forest, they would have time to react.
But this is inside.
It was located very close to the center, and was also the first place affected by the outbreak of the beast tide.
In the blink of an eye, countless Demon Beast had already approached their field of vision, stirring up huge waves and blowing away countless giant trees. The sky over the entire Desolate Forest changed instantly.
Moreover, with the extraordinary eyesight of a cultivator, Uncle Li could clearly see that at the very back of the beast tide were two enormous monsters, as large as mountains, who had fully revealed their true forms and Demon Beast roaring madly as they fought.
Their pupils were blood-red, filled with savagery and an unstoppable frenzy, driven only by a thirst for slaughter and bloodlust.
But that's not the most despairing thing.
What's most despairing is their scent.
Almost the instant he realized what was happening, Uncle Li stopped running.
He stood there blankly, his eyes glazed over, his face as pale as gold leaf.
Fang Yun'er, who was closest to him, could hear the few words that Uncle Li squeezed out, trembling from his mouth.
" Saint Realm..."
"Two Saint -Saint Realm Demon Beast... how could this be...?"
Saint Realm Demon Beast!?
Fang Yun'er looked up, her lips trembled, and all the color in her eyes vanished instantly.
She staggered a couple of steps, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
escape?
How could there possibly be a chance to escape!
No wonder, no wonder there's a beast tide at times like this...
This was a beast tide caused by the battle between two Saint -Saint Realm Demon Beast. They had encountered an undeserved disaster, and their fate would ultimately be like that of the uprooted trees in the Desolate Forest —dead and silent, with no other future.
How could they possibly stand a chance against a Saint Realm Demon Beast!
The sheer oppressive aura emanating from the other party was enough to make them feel suffocated...
In an instant, Fang Yun'er felt everything go black before her eyes, and she gave a miserable laugh.
Someone, please save her!
No one will save her...
But how could I possibly accept dying here like this...!