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Ye Feng was unaware of all this. After a bizarre thought flashed through his mind, he didn't pay it much attention. His mind was filled with the Heavenly Demon Spider occupying the Spirit Qi Cave.
With the suppression of Soul Thought, Ye Feng's subsequent journey was smooth sailing. He quickly delved deeper into Wormwood Forest, rapidly approaching the location of the Heavenly Demon Spider.
"Something's not right; it seems there has been a battle up ahead, and quite a large one at that, involving dozens of people!"
Ye Feng stopped in his tracks, frowning slightly. Five miles ahead of him was an open area, but this clearing was not naturally formed.
The giant trees were severed at the base, leaves and broken branches littered the ground, and crimson bloodstains filled the air with a lingering metallic scent, all indicating how fierce the battle had been.
With Soul Thought extended, firmly grasping the surrounding situation, Ye Feng held his breath and cautiously moved forward until he finally reached the bloody battlefield sensed by his Soul Thought.
"Strange, although the scene looks bloody, why is there not a single corpse?" Ye Feng focused as he approached a bloodstain, carefully running his fingers over it and confirming that it was undoubtedly human blood.
"Could it be that a small team accidentally stumbled here? Is it possible that it was Cheng Xiaofeng leading the disciples of Golden Cloud Palace? Unlikely. After the previous encounter, Cheng Xiaofeng has learned his lesson and wouldn't dare venture deeper into the jungle. He shouldn't appear in such a place. As for those traitors from Fengyu Holy Institute, they wouldn't come here before clearing out their disciples in the outer areas. Could it be that Ruo Xue is leading the disciples of Six Sects?"
Ye Feng's expression gradually darkened as his heart began to race, and his demeanor became extremely serious.
"If Ruo Xue truly stumbled here, that would be troublesome. I just hope Blood Python Senior and Xiao Bing can arrive in time; otherwise, if they encounter that Heavenly Demon Spider, I'm afraid things will go badly!"
Ye Feng dared not delay any longer. He quickened his pace and dashed forward. However, after running for several miles, his spiritual sense detected another anomaly.
Although he was worried about Ning Ruoxue's safety, Ye Feng had to slow down for caution's sake. He relied on his spiritual sense to minimize his presence and slowly approached.
Through his spiritual sense, he spotted an enormous Ancient Tree five miles ahead. The trunk of this ancient tree was as large as a small mountain, its massive canopy blocking out the sun and casting a shadow over several miles around.
On the branches of the Ancient Tree, more than a dozen blood-white oval giant cocoons hung, surrounded by dense spider silk. Over twenty people were entangled in the webs, their fates unknown.
"Ghostface Spider!" Ye Feng exclaimed inwardly.
The enormous spiders, as large as cattle and sheep, nimbly crawled on the silk, occasionally lifting their heads to survey their surroundings with unusual vigilance. The countless eyes on their foreheads sent chills down one's spine, while the patterns on their backs depicted ghastly green fangs, vividly alive as if they would leap out at any moment to devour someone.
What made Ye Feng's heart race was that there was not just one Ghostface Spider on the branches but as many as fifty or sixty. Most of them were hidden behind thick branches, suspended high by thin, transparent silk threads, motionless as if resting.
If it weren't for Ye Feng's Soul Thought being all-pervasive, charging in recklessly would likely result in an immediate ambush by these Ghostface Spiders. It was clear that this place was their nest, densely woven with webs and full of traps.
The Ghostface Spiders could spit out silk at any moment to create new web formations. Even with Ye Feng's Soul Thought probing, he did not dare to rashly enter.
"Most of these Ghostface Spiders are around the Fifth Stage. With my current strength, dealing with a dozen shouldn't be too difficult. However, if over sixty come at me simultaneously, I might only have time to escape. Moreover, these Ghostface Spiders are far more familiar with this area than I am and are incredibly fast; whether I can successfully flee is truly uncertain."
Through his Soul Thought probe, Ye Feng discovered that among the more than twenty humans captured by the Ghostface Spiders and wrapped in silk, there was no sign of Ning Ruoxue.
Ye Feng couldn't tell whether this discovery was good or bad. He dared not move closer to investigate further; after all, these Ghostface Spiders were extremely sensitive, and the dozens of eyes on their heads could easily detect movements from all directions.
Ning Ruoxue might be within the Ghostface Spider's nest. Getting closer could very well alert them, and there were likely even more Ghostface Spiders inside than the sixty or so outside. Ye Feng found himself in a dilemma.
At that moment, the Ghostface Spiders suddenly began to emit strange cries. From deep within the jungle came rustling footsteps as countless hidden Ghostface Spiders crawled out of their nest and rushed into a clearing in front of the Ancient Tree.
A shocking scene unfolded before Ye Feng's spiritual perception.
A dense mass of Ghostface Spiders, like trained soldiers, moved in unison, crawling neatly on the ground as if preparing for a king's inspection.
Taking advantage of the fact that all the Ghostface Spiders were focused on the Ancient Tree ahead, Ye Feng spread his form and quietly approached, allowing everything in his spiritual sense to come clearly into view.
After relying on his spiritual sense for an extended period, even Ye Feng, at the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement, found it somewhat exhausting. Seizing this opportunity to get closer, Ye Feng concealed himself behind a tree trunk and performed the Conceal Breath Technique from his cultivation methods, completely masking his presence.
Suddenly, a crack appeared in the middle of the massive ancient tree trunk, which was adorned with strange patterns. Five figures leaped out from within, coming into Ye Feng's line of sight.
"Xiao Bing, Ruo Xue, Blood Demon Wolf, Nine-Headed Blood Python! The other one must be Heavenly Demon Pearl. I didn't expect these Ghostface Spiders to be trained to such an extent by him." Ye Feng nearly gasped in surprise. Although he was quite astonished, the weight in his heart finally lifted.
Since Ning Ruoxue appeared safely here, it was clear that she had been rescued by Xiao Bing and the others who arrived later. Ye Feng felt relieved and was hesitating whether to reveal himself when he heard a quarrel among the five.
"Big Brother, isn't this exactly the exceptional opportunity we've been waiting for all these years? Humans are so despicable; how can they occupy this continent for such a long time? Once Shura Demon King Lu Tong breaks free, he will surely sweep across the entire Divine Martial Continent. Why should we hide everywhere? As long as we follow the Heavenly Eye Ghost King to carve out our own path, the Ghost King will surely not treat us poorly. With Shura Demon King Lu Tong's help, we might become supreme beings in the demon realm!" The voice of the man in black was quite grating and unpleasant to hear; he sounded extremely excited.
"Second Brother, are you really confused or just pretending? Although our cultivation is not weak, we are nothing compared to Shura Demon King Lu Tong. In the demon realm, we beasts have always been slaves and cannon fodder for Shura Demon King. In every war between Shura Demon Kings, haven't we Beast Clan always been at the forefront as cannon fodder?" The middle-aged man in a blood-red robe was Blood Demon Wolf. After hearing what Heavenly Demon Spider said, he became exceptionally angry and shouted at Heavenly Demon Spider.
Heavenly Demon Spider seemed to disregard Blood Demon Wolf entirely; after giving him a cold glance, he sneered and said, "Fourth Brother, I haven't settled accounts with you regarding Third Brother yet. How dare you act so arrogantly before me!"
"Second Brother, let's not bring up those past matters. You can't blame Fourth Brother for Third Brother's issues. But you—how have you become as crazy as Third Brother after not seeing you for years? Do you think you can control Shura Demon King? Fourth Brother is right; when has our Beast Clan ever been truly valued by Shura Demon King? No matter how strong we are, the limitations of the Blood Contract will instantly strip us of our self-awareness and turn us into mindless puppets that only know how to obey orders. Are you really willing to serve Shura Demon King Lu Tong? Haven't you learned anything from the lessons of the older generation?" Nine-Headed Blood Python coldly reprimanded.
The Avatar that became Heavenly Demon Spider seemed quite wary of Nine-Headed Blood Python; after being scolded, his attitude softened considerably.
"Big Brother, we both know that the Blood Contract is used against disobedient beasts. If we take the initiative to pledge allegiance, why would Shura Demon King need to use the Blood Contract against us? Moreover, having just broken free from his seal, would Shura Demon King really use the Blood Contract on those who come to pledge loyalty? After all, he has been sealed for so long that many matters still require our assistance. We could easily secure a place under the Ghost King's rule."
"One's place? Hahaha?" Nine-Headed Blood Python laughed angrily, "What the true left and right arms of the Shura Demon King are, you and I both know. With the Rakshasa Clan and the Asura Clan around, we of the Beast Clan will never be able to rank. Second Brother, you've followed the master for so many years, yet you're still so stubborn!"
"Master? Don't mention that bastard Xuan Yue Celestial Master to me!" Demon Spider's mood changed abruptly as he gritted his teeth and shouted.
"Second Brother, have you eaten bear hearts and leopard gall? How dare you talk back to the boss!" Blood Demon Wolf was furious upon hearing this, pointing at Demon Spider and scolding him.
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng immediately realized that this journey might not be as simple as he had imagined. As the second brother, Heavenly Demon Spider actually supported releasing the Shura Demon King from his seal.
Ye Feng, who originally planned to reveal himself, quickly changed his mind and decided to observe the situation for now to see how things would develop before making any plans.
However, he felt a hint of worry for Ning Ruoxue. At this moment, Ning Ruoxue's complexion was pale, her white dress stained with spots of blood. She was being supported by Little Ice beside her, and they were whispering about something while anxiously looking towards the forest as if waiting for his appearance.
The argument among Blood Demon Wolf and the others also made Ning Ruoxue and Little Ice feel quite frustrated. Little Ice attempted to interject several times but was waved off by Ning Ruoxue. The clever Ning Ruoxue understood very well that once an outsider intervened in the quarrel between the three brothers, it could easily lead to an uncontrollable situation.
"Hahaha, Blood Demon Wolf, Nine-Headed Blood Python, you two were indeed my brothers once, but now, if you dare to organize the release of the Shura Demon King, I Heavenly Demon Spider will not hold back!" Heavenly Demon Spider's expression suddenly changed as he threw his head back and laughed loudly.
"Second Brother, it seems you've truly lost your mind. Do you really think that with Tianyi Daoist's help, Old Man would be afraid of you?" Nine-Headed Blood Python shook his head with a sigh and called out into the dense forest, "Tianyi Daoist, you've been eavesdropping long enough; why not show yourself and meet Old Man?"
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