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At Cheng Xiaofeng's gesture, the disciples of Golden Cloud Palace, holding torches, slowly moved forward, illuminating the surroundings brightly.
Not far ahead of the group was an extremely spacious area. Although Ye Feng had already used Soul Thought to probe the environment around him, seeing it with his own eyes still left him astonished.
"What on earth is this place? How can there be such a thing underground?"
The area before him was clearly not an underground cave but a large forest. The entire forest was covered by branches and leaves, making it impossible to see the end. A stream about three yards wide ran through the forest, and outside the stream, weeds grew thickly. Occasionally, one or two small beasts would dart out from the bushes, only to quickly retreat back into the underbrush upon spotting Ye Feng and the others.
Ye Feng looked up at the sky and saw nothing but darkness; he could not see any cave walls.
"Have we walked out of the cave?" one of the Golden Cloud Palace disciples murmured in confusion.
"No, we are still inside the mountain. This should belong to some mysterious place deep underground. As for why such a strange sight appears underground, it is probably related to the mysterious treasure you mentioned!" Ye Feng pondered for a moment, using Soul Thought to scan around and confirming that he had not left the interior of the mountain.
The range that Soul Thought could probe was limited, but even so, Ye Feng could clearly sense the existence of cave walls above him. This meant that the entire space was completely enclosed; otherwise, even though it was already late at night, it wouldn't be pitch black like this—some starlight should be able to filter in.
"If we are inside the mountain, how did these plants grow?" Cheng Xiaofeng also appeared extremely surprised. Anyone seeing this scene would likely not believe they were underground.
However, Ye Feng quickly discovered the secret of this place.
"Spirit Energy, such rich Spirit Energy!" In just one breath, the Innate Spirit Summoning Technique activated automatically, effortlessly drawing in the surrounding Spirit Energy into his body!
"The Spirit Energy here is three times denser than that in Blood Demon Wolf's lair. With such nourishment from Spirit Energy, even without sunlight, it wouldn't be difficult for these plants and animals to thrive!" Although Ye Feng knew the true reason for this strange sight deep underground, he clearly would not disclose it to Cheng Xiaofeng and others.
"Spirit Qi Cave; could this place be what Blood Demon Wolf referred to as Spirit Qi Cave?" While Ye Feng felt delighted, he couldn't help but feel a bit anxious. If this really was Blood Demon Wolf's Spirit Qi Cave, then its master should be one of those two magical beasts.
Recalling the previously encountered Flying Wing Serpent, Ye Feng's expression gradually became grim.
"Blood Demon Wolf mentioned before that among his two beast brothers, one was called 'Nine-Headed Blood Python.' Could those Flying Wing Serpents have some connection with that 'Nine-Headed Blood Python'?"
Finding treasure only to stumble upon a magical beast's lair was quite unfortunate for Cheng Xiaofeng. If Xiao Bing and Blood Demon Wolf had come here earlier and clarified things, it would have saved them trouble. What worried him was whether Xiao Bing and Blood Demon Wolf had convinced Nine-Headed Blood Python; if not, then his reckless intrusion here could be dangerous.
With that thought in mind, Ye Feng dared not delay any further. Although he couldn't reveal the truth, he could still warn Cheng Xiaofeng and others to leave this place quickly.
"Brother Cheng, I sense an extremely powerful presence. I'm afraid this existence is beyond our ability to contend with; we should leave this place quickly!"
Ye Feng's words left everyone stunned, and Cheng Xiaofeng's expression grew increasingly strange. He coldly glanced at Ye Feng and suddenly said, "Brother Ye, if there is any danger, it must be that Fifth-Stage Winged Serpent lurking in the jungle. If there were any other powerful beings here, they would have revealed themselves long before we entered; why wait until now?"
A disciple from the Golden Cloud Palace beside Cheng Xiaofeng chimed in, "Yes, Brother Ye. This place is so bizarre; the treasure we seek is likely buried within this forest. If we retreat now, wouldn't that be a waste of a great opportunity? With so many of us gathered here, those Flying Wing Serpents would only be courting death if they tried to ambush us!"
Having faced numerous hardships to reach this seemingly strange underground forest, the group was not about to give up easily based on Ye Feng's words.
Ye Feng racked his brain for a better way to persuade them but couldn't reveal the whereabouts of the Nine-Headed Blood Python. For a moment, he was at a loss.
The disciples debated among themselves while Cheng Xiaofeng remained silent with a smile.
Ye Feng's behavior was quite odd; although the forest before them was eerie, it also indicated a high possibility of buried treasure. Perhaps some ancient Exotic Treasure existed here, which caused this underground area to manifest as a forest.
After pondering for a moment, Ye Feng realized it would be difficult to convince these people right away. He himself was unwilling to abandon the Spirit Qi Cave he had worked so hard to find. If the Blood Demon Wolf could persuade them, that would be great; if not, he could find a hidden spot to secretly absorb and refine the Spirit Energy.
While Ye Feng continued to contemplate, Cheng Xiaofeng had already taken action.
"Cut down some branches, start a bonfire, and make more torches to light up this area. I want to see where that beast can hide. After dealing with the Flying Wing Serpent, we'll search this place thoroughly and find the treasure!"
Cheng Xiaofeng appeared quite excited; after all, this place was too unusual. If there truly was any treasure here, it would likely be an extremely valuable ancient relic.
Soon, disciples from the Golden Cloud Palace began to take action, heading towards nearby trees with their weapons raised for chopping.
The sound of chopping echoed continuously until one disciple noticed something amiss.
"Senior Brother, these trees seem ordinary but are as hard as steel! Our weapons can't cut through the branches!"
"What? Is that so?" Cheng Xiaofeng exclaimed in surprise and was about to step forward when Ye Feng pulled him back.
"Be careful; someone is coming!"
At Ye Feng's call, all the disciples of Golden Cloud Palace instinctively stopped their actions and quickly gathered, forming a formation.
They had not heard any noise, but the situation before them was too strange; even their high-grade Yellow Rank weapons, capable of cutting through iron like mud, could not sever the branches on the tree trunk.
When faced with something incomprehensible, people often experience inexplicable panic. Ye Feng, who had saved them once, naturally became their lifeline again, and they subconsciously began to follow his orders.
Cheng Xiaofeng felt quite dissatisfied but also knew that Ye Feng's alertness far exceeded that of ordinary people. He often could anticipate the enemy's moves and make accurate judgments.
From deep within the forest came the sound of rustling leaves. A massive white figure slowly emerged from the jungle. The group gathered their torches together and finally saw the scene ahead clearly.
"Demon Serpent Leader!" The enormous snake head rose high, and its copper bell-like eyes shot out two chilling beams of light. The Fifth-Stage Winged Serpent leader appeared right before their eyes.
Cheng Xiaofeng gritted his teeth as he stared at the Demon Serpent Leader. He tightened his grip on the Mysterious Gold Sword, ready to strike, but was once again stopped by Ye Feng.
Ye Feng's face was as pale as paper, his brows tightly furrowed.
Cheng Xiaofeng found it somewhat amusing; it was just a Flying Wing Serpent after all. Although its strength was not weak, it was still a defeated foe of his own. Why was he so afraid now?
"Back!" Ye Feng clenched his teeth and coldly squeezed out two words.
Due to the power of Soul Thought, Ye Feng's sensing ability far surpassed that of ordinary people. Behind the Winged Serpent Leader was a shadow that flickered in and out of sight. Although this person tried hard to conceal their aura, the malevolent energy surrounding them was still chilling.
"Compared to Blood Demon Wolf, this beast's strength is overwhelmingly superior!" Ye Feng was not afraid; facing an opponent whose strength clearly surpassed his own—someone who could easily crush him with a mere gesture—fear would serve no purpose and would only cloud his judgment, jeopardizing his last chance for survival.
Cheng Xiaofeng finally noticed the shadow behind the Winged Serpent Leader as well. However, with his Divine Soul Power, he clearly could not sense the terrifying nature of that mysterious figure.
"The one hiding behind the demon serpent has no need for theatrics. We are disciples of Golden Cloud Palace. May I ask who you are and why you associate with this beast?"
The Winged Serpent Leader swung its massive head, revealing a hint of disdain in its gaze towards Cheng Xiaofeng. However, when it noticed Ye Feng's presence, its serpentine body involuntarily trembled in fear.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid!" A somewhat weathered voice suddenly rang out. The group felt a flash of Blood Light ahead as a White-Haired Elder draped in a blood-colored robe suddenly appeared beside the demon serpent. He patted the serpent gently as if trying to comfort it.
"Did you hurt my pet?" The old man suddenly raised his head, and his figure vanished from where he stood, appearing directly in front of Ye Feng the next moment.
Ye Feng's body trembled slightly, feeling an overwhelming and terrifying aura completely suppressing him, rendering him unable to move.
The old man ignored Cheng Xiaofeng and the others, directly confronting Ye Feng.
"I did not know this beast was your pet, senior. I apologize for any offense caused!"
The powerful aura firmly locked onto Ye Feng, instantly imprisoning his Vital Energy. If it were anyone else, they would have likely collapsed to the ground under such pressure. Ye Feng, however, relied on the spiritual energy cultivated through the Innate Spirit Summoning Technique to barely break through the blockade of energy, managing to stand upright and utter a few words.
"Who... who are you?" The strongest among them, Ye Feng, was subdued in an instant. Cheng Xiaofeng finally realized the terrifying nature of the mysterious old man before them and took a few trembling steps back.
"Shut up!" The White-Haired Elder merely turned his head and glared at Cheng Xiaofeng. Suddenly, Cheng Xiaofeng felt all his strength drained away, and his legs gave way beneath him, causing him to collapse to the ground.
Ye Feng's Soul Thought entered his body to check for abnormalities and discovered that the Vital Energy in his Meridian was being suppressed obediently by a mysterious force, not daring to stir at all.
"This must be the Mystical Demon Power possessed by magical beasts. I never expected it could suppress Vital Energy so easily!" Ye Feng thought to himself.
Having kept the Flying Wing Serpent as a pet, which possessed mysterious Mystical Demon Power, it seemed that this mysterious old man before him was likely the Nine-Headed Blood Python transformed into human form.
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