Lianyun Cave is located deep within Purple Sun Valley.
The surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy here is much denser than in other places, with lush vegetation and an excellent environment. Additionally, the naturally formed caves here are undoubtedly great resting spots for martial artists. This is also where Song Donglai is in seclusion.
"It's over, it's over! Even the four Heavenly Pride of the Season Family have been cut down. What kind of monster have you offended? Azure Vine!" A furious shout suddenly rang out as Chu Zonghe, with a grim expression, stormed toward a young man who was crouching in the grass nearby, accompanied by Qin Bai.
"Hehe, are you scared?" The young man let out a strange laugh, then raised his head, his cold and crazed gaze piercing into Chu Zonghe's eyes.
"You!" Chu Zonghe, who had been filled with rage, suddenly froze at that moment, a flash of horror crossing his eyes.
What kind of face is this?
The left half appeared somewhat normal, while the other half was completely different; it looked as if the flesh had been scraped away, leaving only a thin layer of skin covering the bones. A faint dead gray color, resembling a spider's web, enveloped this half of the face. At the same time, the entire right eye socket was deeply sunken in, exuding a chilling and terrifying light.
"Azure Vine?" Qin Bai beside Chu Zonghe asked incredulously, "What happened to you?"
If they weren't certain that the person before them was indeed Azure Vine, they might have thought some terrifying figure had entered. How could Azure Vine have changed into this state in just a few minutes?
Feeling the dense aura of death emanating from Azure Vine, along with that horrifying appearance, both Qin Bai and Chu Zonghe felt their pupils constrict. Even the furious momentum they had when approaching to demand answers faltered at that moment.
"Fang Chen!" The words squeezed out from between Azure Vine's teeth suddenly echoed, filling the air with a strong chill and a sense of resentment.
Exchanging glances, both Qin Bai and Chu Zonghe saw the shock and fear reflected in each other's eyes. At that moment, they realized that while it seemed like Azure Vine had escaped from Fang Chen, the reality was far from it.
Feeling the increasingly dense aura of death spreading throughout Azure Vine, both Qin Bai and Chu Zonghe understood that although he was still alive for now, he was essentially already dead! The thick aura of death had corroded all his meridians; he was beyond saving. Once this aura spread throughout his body completely, it would mean his demise.
Escaped, yet still destined to die!
"He is on his way to Lianyun Cave." Suddenly, Azure Vine seemed to sense something and abruptly raised his head, grinning at Qin Bai and Chu Zonghe. That smile was filled with ferocity and madness.
Upon hearing this, the shock on the faces of the two intensified.
"Did you lead him here? Damn it, I have long suspected how you could possibly escape from him..." Chu Zonghe scolded, his face now fully displaying horror as he shot a cold glare at Azure Vine.
With a hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth, Azure Vine's deeply sunken eye sockets flickered with a chilling light. Suddenly, he glanced at the furious Chu Zonghe and the frowning Qin Bai beside him, sneering as he spoke: "The death aura on me is indeed a beacon for him, but don't forget, everyone in Purple Sun Valley knows about our situation in Lianyun Cave. Even without this death aura guiding him, would he not come?"
After a pause, a mocking expression suddenly appeared on Azure Vine's face, which was mostly shrouded in a grayish hue of death. He looked towards a row of caves several dozen yards away from the three and said, "You aren't thinking of abandoning Donglai and running away by yourselves, are you?"
"Nonsense!" Chu Zonghe's expression changed immediately as he shouted.
This was truly a heart-wrenching accusation.
"Zonghe, Azure Vine, we shouldn't let ourselves fall into chaos when facing such a great enemy." Qin Bai coughed lightly twice, glancing at the cave where Song Donglai was currently in seclusion, his face showing a hint of reverence. Then he shook his head and smiled, "No matter how powerful Fang Chen is, can he really be stronger than Brother Donglai?"
"How could he compare to Brother Donglai!" Upon hearing Song Donglai's name, the fear on Chu Zonghe's face finally receded significantly.
"Don't forget that Brother Donglai is still in seclusion while that guy is about to come for us," Azure Vine said lightly.
As these words fell, the expressions of Chu Zonghe and Qin Bai changed instantly. The excitement that had been on their faces was once again overshadowed by fear and unease.
Indeed, no matter how strong Song Donglai was, he was still in seclusion. And aside from Song Donglai, who else could stop Fang Chen's advance, even if only for a brief moment?
Looking at the miserable state of Azure Vine, Qin Bai and Chu Zonghe immediately dismissed any lingering thoughts they had. They were joking; they had no desire to end up in such a ghostly state.
However, if they did not resist Fang Chen's advance, were they really going to run away alone at this moment? That would be quite taboo. Not to mention the rumors that would spread, their reputations would surely be ruined. Moreover, if Song Donglai emerged later and killed Fang Chen, what good would come from that for them?
Conflicted! At this moment, Chu Zonghe and Qin Bai found themselves in a deeply contradictory situation.
Just then, whether it was the furrowed brows of Chu Zonghe and Qin Bai, who were deep in thought, or the ghastly smile on Azure Vine's face, all three of them suddenly jolted and turned their gazes toward a deep cave not far away.
From within that cave, a terrifying aura that far surpassed theirs began to awaken at this moment! The three felt a shiver run through them, and then joy appeared on their faces.
"Song Donglai is about to emerge!"
...
"Lianyun Cave." As Fang Chen looked at the rows of caves in the distance, he suddenly raised an eyebrow. A hint of excitement finally appeared on his otherwise indifferent face.
"Is he finally coming out?"
He murmured, a glimmer of brilliance flashing through his dark eyes.
"This aura is so terrifying!"
"Is Song Donglai about to emerge?"
Behind Fang Chen, among the crowd that had gathered, many also sensed the sudden aura emanating from the distant cave. This aura surpassed them by so much that it hardly seemed like it belonged to someone of the same realm!
"Mm?" At that moment, Fang Chen furrowed his brow.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!...
The sound of air being torn suddenly echoed as several figures rapidly approached, specifically targeting Fang Chen at the front of the crowd!
They were not flying but were moving close to the ground, yet they produced such urgent sounds of breaking air, indicating just how fast they were. Moreover, behind Fang Chen was a large group of martial artists, and these individuals did not slow down at all as they neared; instead, they charged in with an extremely reckless attitude, crashing right into the crowd!
Bang! Bang! Bang...
A series of dull crashing sounds erupted. In the crowd, people were suddenly thrown aside by an overwhelming force that was impossible to resist.
"Mad! Where did these dogs come from to cause trouble! Ah..."
"Dare to bump into me? I'll split you in half! Damn it, why am I flying?"
"Ah, my leg is broken!"
Shouts, curses, and screams... various discordant voices erupted at this moment.
Amidst the chaos, many people tried to strike back against these reckless individuals who had crashed into the crowd. However, even with the advantage of numbers, they failed to stop them. Instead, everyone blocking the path between Fang Chen and these intruders was sent flying.
From a distance, behind Fang Chen, what had been a somewhat crowded area was now like a plowed field, cleared by these few individuals who had forcefully created a passage!
"These people..." Beside Fang Chen, Lian Yiyue watched as five figures continuously approached them with a wary expression. But soon, as if she thought of something, her beautiful eyes narrowed and she said, "People from Snowmang Kingdom."
The Snowmang Kingdom, located adjacent to the Great Zhao Kingdom, possesses strength comparable to that of the Great Zhao Kingdom. Each time the Ziyang Sect holds its recruitment examination, this kingdom sends numerous martial artists to participate in the Entry Examination.
"Those are people from the Snowmang Kingdom!"
"Zhou Yan! Shizhongpeng! Li Tian! … It's them!"
"Damn it, why are these freaks here? Let's get out of here!"
As Lian Yiyue recognized the origins of these five individuals, many others in the crowd also identified them. Upon realizing their identities, those who had initially been cursing and planning to drive the five away suddenly fell silent, their faces filled with fear as they actively avoided the group. Clearly, these five mysterious figures held significant notoriety within Purple Sun Valley for both Fang Chen and Lian Yiyue.
The crowd's retreat allowed the five to move even faster.
As the last dull thud echoed through the air, the five figures from the Snowmang Kingdom finally appeared before Fang Chen. At that moment, a chilling aura swept over them.
"Are you Fang Chen?" asked a handsome young man in a white robe, standing at the center of the group with an arrogant expression. Upon closer inspection, his eyes glimmered with a striking blue hue, making him appear quite otherworldly. He was Li Tian, the individual mentioned earlier in the crowd, and the icy aura that made Fang Chen frown emanated from him.
"Why are these freaks here at this time?"
"Are they trying to stop Fang Chen?"
"No way, could they be here to…"
Listening to the murmurs from the crowd, Fang Chen gradually formed an impression of these five individuals from the Snowmang Kingdom.
First and foremost, their strength was formidable; they could be considered one of the most powerful groups within Purple Sun Valley, aside from Song Donglai's faction. Particularly, Li Tian, who led the group, was recognized as the strongest among the younger generation of the Snowmang Kingdom. Although he was not as strong as Song Donglai, he was significantly more powerful than Monsoon, who had previously fallen at Fang Chen's hands. The other four were also exceptional in their own right. Together, they posed a threat even to Song Donglai.
Moreover, the relationship between these five individuals and Song Donglai is not good. There are even rumors that they had a confrontation with Song Donglai in the Purple Sun Mountain Range. However, what the outcome was remains unknown to anyone except those directly involved.
Considering all these circumstances, and now that the five have appeared just as Fang Chen is about to engage in a fierce battle with Song Donglai, it certainly raises some eyebrows.
In an instant, many people in the crowd exchanged glances, and a thought suddenly emerged in their minds.
If these five were to join forces with Fang Chen... Song Donglai would be in danger!
However, at this moment, the crowd clearly overlooked Fang Chen's intentions. Did he really need to team up with anyone to deal with just one Song Donglai? Especially with a few individuals from the Snowmang Kingdom.
Arrogance? Fang Chen has that too, and it would only be greater than what these five possess!
Casting a calm glance at the arrogant Li Tian and his group, Fang Chen said nothing and simply turned away, no longer looking at them.
Ignoring them—a blatant disregard!
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