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"Alright, let's not think about those things for now. While these Demonized Beasts are not attacking, let's quickly recover our True Qi. We might be facing a great battle soon." Gu Yunfei immediately collected his thoughts and spoke lightly, bringing the somewhat anxious disciples back to their senses.
As they thought about the upcoming battle and danger, each of them focused and began to recover their True Qi. No one wanted to die here, and what gave them a sense of security was their peak strength. Once their strength was fully restored, whether to fight or flee would be in their control. They wouldn't be abandoned due to lack of power.
The scene was somewhat eerie for a moment. Both the densely packed Demonized Beasts outside and the surrounded Bronze Ranking Disciples were quiet, not making a sound in the dim night.
It was unclear what these Demonized Beasts were waiting for. Initially, Gu Yunfei and the others had kept part of their attention on guarding against surprise attacks from them, but half an hour passed without any sign of movement from the beasts. If they hadn't confirmed with their own eyes that these Demonized Beasts were real, they might have doubted whether those creatures outside were just illusions.
The night was dark and the cold wind howled, yet within the Demon Soul Valley, even the wind couldn't make a sound. Everyone felt the wind rushing past, but neither the swaying wild grass nor the shaking trees made a single noise.
An hour had already passed. The night grew darker, and visibility decreased further. However, the eyes of those Demonized Beasts appeared even brighter. The disciples who had been closing their eyes to recover their True Qi opened them one by one; at that moment, their spirits were renewed, and they looked more confident. It seemed that their cultivation had reached its peak.
"Very good, it seems everyone’s True Qi has recovered. Now let's discuss how we can break through next," Gu Yunfei said after taking a deep breath. They couldn't stay here forever; who knew what those Demonized Beasts were up to.
"I agree with breaking through; everyone's strength has fully reached its peak, making it a good time to escape. Moreover, I feel that these creatures might have ulterior motives for not attacking us yet. Therefore, we must escape; otherwise, no one knows what dangers await us," Su Lang also spoke up. However, his gaze remained fixed on the unmoving Demonized Beasts outside.
"But it's nighttime now. I don't think this is the best time to break through. With visibility so low, where can we escape? If we get scattered by the Demonized Beasts, many will definitely die. I believe we should wait until dawn to break through; that way we can look out for each other," Li Qin said. His reasoning made sense. In such darkness, if anyone fell behind during a chaotic breakout, others might not even notice until it was too late. Just thinking about someone being surrounded by those Demonized Beasts made it clear that the outcome would be tragic.
Unconsciously, many disciples leaned towards Li Qin's suggestion. Although they didn't voice it, their expressions revealed their thoughts. After all, this method seemed safer.
Ren Pingsheng watched the three still discussing with an indifferent expression while pondering who was manipulating these Demonized Beasts—whether it was a person or a Demon Beast. Perhaps everything had been planned since they entered the Demon Soul Valley. Step by step, they ended up surrounded in this situation.
But why do they not take action at the most opportune moment? This is what puzzled him the most. Once their True Qi is fully restored, there is likely to be a bloody battle, which would not benefit them at all.
"Ah, this is really giving me a headache. What are these Demonized Beasts up to? Could it be that the 'people' behind them have other motives?" Ren Pingsheng rubbed his forehead, feeling completely lost.
"Ren Shidi, you look deep in thought. What are you pondering?" Feng Yi leaned over and asked softly.
"Oh, I'm just wondering why these Demonized Beasts are not attacking. What exactly are their intentions?"
"It is indeed strange. They certainly wouldn't let us go so easily. So it must mean there is a conspiracy, but we can't seem to figure it out."
"Yes, if we really need to break through later, you all need to be careful. This time is different from before; it's very dangerous. It's best to stick together with Lan Shixiong and the others for support."
"Don't worry, I know that much. If we really need to prepare for a breakout, we naturally can't separate."
"Roar..." Suddenly, a roar echoed from afar, loud and clear in the dim and oppressive night. However, for these disciples, it tightened their hearts as they speculated about what was happening—was it a signal that the Demonized Beasts were preparing to attack?
The group of Demonized Beasts showed no signs of movement, but one Demonized Beast slowly approached. It was an Azure Cloud Leopard, the top-tier Demon Beast. When it was still ten zhang away, it stopped and occasionally let out low growls.
"What does it want? Is it here to negotiate?" They were all puzzled by the Azure Cloud Leopard's actions and dared not make any sudden moves for fear of provoking the group of Demonized Beasts.
"This seems like a one-on-one challenge. Two armies facing off in a duel," Ren Pingsheng suddenly thought of this idea. Before he began his cultivation, he had read quite a few books, whether they were literary masterpieces or historical anecdotes.
"A duel? That sounds quite interesting." Upon hearing Ren Pingsheng's idea, many disciples understood. Gu Yunfei's eyes sparkled as he stepped forward, saying, "Then I'll give it a try; you all wait here."
As this person and leopard faced each other from a distance, the atmosphere became tense.
"Roar..." The Azure Cloud Leopard let out a low growl and instantly vanished into the night. Speed was its strong suit, and after being demonized, it became entirely black, moving through the darkness like a fish in water.
Gu Yunfei's eyes were bright as he stood still, seemingly searching for the Azure Cloud Leopard's trace. Suddenly, a shadow appeared before him. In that instant, he drew his sword. The sword clashed with the Azure Cloud Leopard's sharp claws fifteen times, sparks flying.
Then the scene fell silent again. The confrontation between man and beast seemed evenly matched. In that brief exchange, neither gained an advantage.
They separated at once, followed by an even fiercer assault. The Azure Cloud Leopard relied on its unique speed and the cover of night, launching wave after wave of attacks. Gu Yunfei stood firm like a rock, his longsword dancing in a seamless defense.
"Slash!" He suddenly shouted, sending a Sword Light slicing into the darkness just as the Azure Cloud Leopard emerged from that very spot. A spray of blood erupted, not particularly noticeable in the night.
The Azure Cloud Leopard let out a cry of pain and once again disappeared into the shadows, refraining from further attack. However, judging by the several rips in Gu Yunfei's clothing, it seemed he had also taken some minor hits during their clash.
After waiting for a while, another Demonized Beast emerged from the group—a top-tier Earthshatter Bear known for its defense and brute strength.
"It seems the first round is over; we can consider this a win for us. But what does it matter? Do you think winning will allow us to leave?" one disciple questioned in confusion.
"Who knows? But if we don't compete, these Demonized Beasts might launch an immediate attack. Wouldn't that put us in even greater danger?"
"But I'm worried that if we all win, these Demonized Beasts might become enraged."
"Well... who knows? Let's just wait and see. But be prepared for battle at any moment."
This time it was Lin Haoxuan's turn to take the stage; he was among the ranked disciples of the Bronze Ranking Disciple group. His strength was on par with Gu Yunfei's. However, this battle was even more intense and exhilarating. Both man and beast pressed forward relentlessly without any sign of retreat.
In the end, Lin Haoxuan sustained significant injuries before defeating the demonized Earthshatter Bear. He also realized that demonized top-tier Demon Beasts were much stronger than ordinary ones. After returning, he said nothing and immediately sat down to heal his wounds.
In the third match, Xiyue took the stage. Her strength was impressive, ranking third on the Bronze List. Her opponent this time was the Shapeshifting Raccoon, a top-tier demon beast known for its ability to create illusions.
This type of demon beast could generate countless illusions during battle, making it difficult to discern reality from deception. Once you fell into its illusions and couldn't break free, it would mean your demise.
Ren Pingsheng had been observing closely, and Xiyue proved to be formidable. She was rarely affected by the illusions; even when she was momentarily confused, she quickly regained her composure. She danced with her sword alone in the arena, creating an eerie scene as if she were fighting by herself.
The battle dragged on for half an hour. Although there were some setbacks, Xiyue ultimately won the match. With this victory, their side had achieved three consecutive wins.
"Senior Brother Lan, Senior Brother Feng, be prepared; I fear the demonized beasts will attack soon," Ren Pingsheng said urgently, squinting at the distance.
"What? The demonized beasts are going to attack?" Feng Yi and Lan Shaoqiu were momentarily stunned before exclaiming.
As soon as they finished speaking, Gu Yunfei's voice rang out, instructing them to prepare for a breakout. The demonized beasts in the distance had begun to stir; in the darkness, those eyes gleaming with Ghostly Light seemed to be shrouded in a layer of blood-red hue.
"Listen carefully; we will break through to the east together. That direction leads to the exit of the Demon Soul Valley. We need to leave here first; we can discuss our mission later," Gu Yunfei continued. Preserving their lives was the most important thing right now, and naturally, the safest place was outside the Demon Soul Valley.
"Roar..." The roars of the demonized beasts echoed through the night like waves, constantly agitating them. The outer demonized beasts began to advance slowly towards them. A fierce and violent aura pressed down upon them, tightening each person's nerves to their limits.
"Prepare to break through eastward," Gu Yunfei shouted. The eighty-six disciples on the Bronze List immediately surged like the wind towards the group of demonized beasts in the east.
The group of demonized beasts was provoked and completely enraged at that moment. They charged from all directions as if they could tear them apart in an instant.
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