But at the same time as feeling defeated, Zheng Bei was enviously overwhelmed, completely in awe.
How many years would it take to cultivate to be able to flaunt oneself so casually like Lin Shishu, yet still exude such an impressive aura?
Zheng Bei's gaze was intense, filled with admiration.
Meanwhile, Lin Qiubai appeared calm and composed, adjusting his white shirt and flicking his fingers.
"Whoosh!"
The Soul Ice Flame spread out from beneath Lin Qiubai's feet.
The light blue ice layer crept forward like a slithering snake, quietly covering the Corpse lying on the ground along with the pool of blood…
Soon after,
The sound of cracking echoed continuously.
Those Corpses gradually shattered into ice particles amidst the chilling sounds.
Like powder, they were gently blown away by the wind.
In Lin Qiubai's view, leaving roots when cutting grass was a foolish act.
Now, every inch of those Corpses had been reduced to fine ice particles, making it difficult for the Gu Worms to survive.
There was naturally no need to worry about them reviving.
Lin Qiubai looked at the ground covered in ice and snow, feeling a tightening in his heart.
The Soul Ice Flame was indeed of exceptional quality!
No wonder there are many martial artists who sit in silence for ten years deep within the glaciers, seeking to comprehend the Soul Ice Flame's Realm.
The lethality of the Soul Ice Flame can not only penetrate the flesh but also directly target the Soul.
If an opponent's skills are not sufficiently advanced, they may fall directly under the Soul attack of the ice flame.
Thus, Lin Qiubai gained a more detailed and profound understanding of the Soul Ice Flame.
If his mastery of the Extreme Ice Realm reached sixty percent, his combat power would undoubtedly soar.
This kind of enhancement is even more terrifying than what Spear Intent can provide!
With this thought in mind, Lin Qiubai couldn't help but eagerly want to acquire a large amount of Essence Crystal to enhance his Extreme Ice Realm!
However, night had not yet fallen, so he couldn't act too hastily.
He needed to plan everything carefully before beginning the hunt.
Lin Qiubai suppressed his inner restlessness and turned his gaze toward Zheng Bei.
Seeing Lin Qiubai return from his contemplation, Zheng Bei bowed respectfully.
"Lin Shishu, I owe you my life and have no way to repay you!"
Noticing that Lin Qiubai did not refuse, Zheng Bei was overjoyed and quickly stated his next request.
"Lin Shishu, with nightfall approaching, it is very dangerous for you to have no place to hide from the beasts.
I have a good Spirit-Level High-Grade Artifact for concealment; it is thanks to it that my fellow Senior Brothers Lin and I were able to safely endure two nights..."
After speaking, Zheng Bei raised his head and looked at Lin Qiubai and Yuan Chonghuan with utmost respect.
In this secret realm that had not been opened to the world for millennia.
As night falls, it signifies a spine-chilling disaster!
At that time, the entire secret realm is filled with beasts of the Peak of Yuan Dan Realm level.
Thousands of them, ferocious and aggressive, will go berserk at the sight of humans, lunging to tear and bite.
Even warriors at the Peak of Yuan Dan Realm can only turn into meat chunks and be devoured when surrounded by these beasts.
In Zheng Bei's eyes,
this secret realm
is not a land of Fortune at all, but rather a hellish Inferno!
Every moment is torment!
The long night and the dense swarm of beasts bring about such suffering that it nearly drives one to the brink of collapse.
However, Lin Shishu possesses hundreds of terrifying trump cards.
Following Lin Shishu should be much easier.
Thus, Zheng Bei strives to showcase his value, hoping that Lin Shishu will take him in!
"Oh? You have a stealth-type Spirit-Level High-Grade Artifact?"
"I do, of course I do!"
Seeing an opportunity, Zheng Bei's spirits soared.
He took out an umbrella-shaped Spirit-Level High-Grade Artifact from his Storage Ring.
"This is my ancestral Spirit-Level Peak Artifact. When opened, it can create a space that conceals one's aura and all forms of perception. It was thanks to this that I and those Senior Brothers Lin managed to survive two nights without anyone getting hurt!"
Zheng Bei boasted about himself, spitting words with enthusiasm. His eagerness to cling to the powerful was evident.
Lin Qiubai focused deeply; he still lacked manpower.
Although Zheng Bei's cultivation was low and his combat ability mediocre, operating a powerful spotlight did not require high cultivation or combat strength.
However, the question remained: was Zheng Bei loyal?
If Lin Qiubai charged into the encirclement of the Blood Bat and the spotlight covering him was suddenly withdrawn, the consequences would be unbearable for Lin Qiubai!
A moment of carelessness could lead to a gruesome end.
Therefore, it was necessary to evaluate Zheng Bei before employing him.
This was not merely a matter of trusting those who could be trusted and not using those who were suspicious.
It directly related to Lin Qiubai's life and death, requiring utmost caution.
"You can stay by our side. As for danger, there will naturally be none..."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Bei froze in place, trembling all over.
What did it mean that there was no danger at night?
Nighttime was perilous, wasn't it?!
The strange beasts from the past two nights had been both numerous and fierce; even a peak expert from the Yuan Dan Realm would only have death awaiting them in such circumstances.
Although Master Lin had his trump cards, he wasn't strong enough to claim that there was no danger at night, was he?
There were about five hundred disciples in the sect.
In the past two nights, nearly a hundred lives have been lost.
Such a death rate is shocking, setting a record for deaths in secret realms over the last century!
Lin Shishu actually said that there was no danger at night?
Even if there are many hidden cards.
During the attacks of the Beast Tide over the last two nights, they must have consumed quite a bit, right?
Those hidden cards can only be used once; after being used, they can no longer exert their immense destructive power.
With each card used, there is one less. So why is Lin Qiubai still so confident?
Moreover, those Ripped Corpse Blood Bats are Peak Experts of the Yuan Dan Realm!
They are comparable to the strongest disciples participating in this Experience!
Shouldn't there be some panic?
However, Zheng Bei noticed that there was not a trace of fear or anxiety on the faces of Lin Qiubai and Yuan Chonghuan.
In fact,
he vaguely sensed that the two seemed to have some anticipation for the night?!
Is Lin Shishu reliable?
At this moment, Zheng Bei was filled with doubt and even considered retreating.
"You guys..."
Zheng Bei wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He looked at Lin Qiubai and Yuan Chonghuan with confusion, left speechless.
"Lin Shishu, aren't you at all worried about those terrifying beasts?"
Zheng Bei could no longer hold back. Night was about to fall, yet Lin Shishu and Yuan Chonghuan were happily roasting meat, enjoying their meal.
What a carefree attitude!
Those were beasts at the Peak of the Yuan Dan Realm, thousands of them, and they still had the leisure to feast.
"Worried? Lin Brother has his own clever plan."
Yuan Chonghuan shook his head, smiled lightly, and said meaningfully.
Zheng Bei's heart shrank slightly, and his unease dissipated a bit.
For some reason, a strong curiosity welled up inside him.
He wanted to see just how extraordinary Lin Shishu truly was.
When the beasts attacked, would he be able to remain as steady as a rock amidst the terrifying tide of beasts?
...
This was the third night, and darkness had finally fully descended upon the secret realm.
Lin Qiubai and Yuan Chonghuan had already eaten and drunk their fill.
Zheng Bei wore a serious expression and had early on burrowed into the Spirit-Level High-Grade Artifact, concealing his presence completely.
Even Lin Qiubai's mental scan failed to detect anything unusual.
One must admit that the Spirit-Level High-Grade Artifact did have its merits.
"The beasts have arrived!"
Zheng Bei listened intently to the sounds of battle outside—sharp cries, the splatter of blood—and his heart raced anxiously, almost leaping out of his throat.
He prayed repeatedly in his heart, hoping that the ancestral Spirit-Level High-Grade Artifact would not be discovered by the beasts.
At this moment, the boastful Lin Shishu and Yuan Chonghuan had not made a sound!
An hour passed...
Zheng Bei noticed that Lin Shishu and Yuan Chonghuan still remained silent.
He chuckled, "So it turns out that their boasts were just empty words. I thought they were formidable, but it seems they are hiding in the shadows, too afraid to show themselves."
Zheng Bei secretly mocked them. The reason he flattered Lin Qiubai was that Lin Qiubai had good luck and possessed numerous terrifying trump cards.
This was Lin Qiubai's only value; if Lin Qiubai did not have those trump cards, Zheng Bei would not have given him a second glance—just a newcomer at the Third Layer of Yuan Dan Realm...
Zheng Bei shook his head and continued to wait for another hour, only to find that Lin Qiubai and Yuan Chonghuan still remained inactive.
His disdain grew even stronger.
Comment 0 Comment Count