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In an instant, the winds howled and the sands flew.
The surging thick fog rolled outwards from the center of the energy explosion.
"Hmph, although I can only unleash eighty percent of the power of the 'Azure Wind Antelope' with all my effort, it should be enough to deal with a mere General like you."
Lian Chongtang was filled with confidence. With the astonishing power of the 'Azure Wind Antelope' bow, it was clear that no one could evade its strike. He stood below, watching as the turbulent air currents rushed down, dispersing much of the fog, which swirled around them and flowed into the mist below.
Lian Qingzong was about to say something when he suddenly saw his grandfather's hand rapidly wither away. The strong hand that had been holding the 'Azure Wind Antelope' bow now resembled a dry tree trunk, absorbed by the exquisite bow.
Lian Chongtang's hand holding the bow dropped down, and his face turned pale as he staggered back a step. Lian Shuzhou hurriedly supported him and took the 'Azure Wind Antelope' bow from his bony hand.
Lian Chongtang clutched his hand, clearly suffering from a severe injury.
"Shuyang, quickly, the item!" Lian Shuzhou instructed a man behind him who wielded a broadsword. The burly man quickly unfastened his storage belt and took out a box to hand over.
Lian Shuzhou gestured for Lian Qingzong to open it. Understanding, Lian Qingzong took it and opened it, revealing a dazzling golden light emanating from within.
Lian Qingzong was momentarily stunned.
"This is... Brilliant Soft Gold Liquid!" Lian Qingzong recognized what was inside the box.
"Quickly pass it here," Lian Shuzhou called out.
Regaining his composure, Lian Qingzong retrieved the contents of the box—a transparent glass vial containing golden liquid that radiated a rich and pure energy aura. Even through the glass, Lian Qingzong could sense how astonishing it would be to consume this liquid.
The 'Brilliant Soft Gold Liquid' was known to be an energy elixir that could rapidly restore vitality. It was said to be derived from the deep-sea Splendid Soft Goldfish, which only spawned once every three hundred years. Moreover, its eggs required hundreds of expensive materials to create the 'Brilliant Soft Gold Liquid.'
On the market, it was practically priceless due to its exceptional quality; for a warrior of Lian Chongtang's caliber, such a rarity was clearly too scarce.
Lian Qingzong had only heard of this energy elixir before; this was his first time seeing it in person. His initial surprise quickly faded as he became aware of his grandfather's serious injury and naturally refrained from asking further questions.
Lian Shuzhou opened the bottle of Brilliant Soft Gold Liquid and handed it to his father.
Lian Chongtang took it and gulped it down in one go. His previously pale complexion instantly regained its color, and the aura of the War God Realm that had been plummeting quickly rose back to about seventy or eighty percent of its original state, erasing the earlier pallor.
He couldn't help but glance regretfully at the now-empty bottle. The Brilliant Soft Gold Liquid was indeed a remarkable substance; it had restored his body, which had fallen below the War God level, back to health. Even his hand, which had been withered by Teng She's absorption, slowly regained its flesh and blood, rejuvenating like a tree in spring.
Lian Chongtang shrugged his shoulders, clenched his fist, and frowned at his restored arm, feeling a strange unfamiliarity.
However, he quickly extended his hand, and the molten gauntlets that hovered in mid-air gathered around him like living creatures, forming massive fists once more!
Then he looked up; for a brief moment, he had forgotten whether that person had been struck down by an arrow.
Lian Shuzhou understood his father's intention and immediately signaled Lian Qingzong. Lian Qingzong drew his sword with a whoosh and shot towards the site of the recent explosion.
The man wielding the broadsword, Zhong Nian, followed suit; he was Lian Qingzong's uncle, Lian Shuyang.
As the two rushed to the center of the explosion, they suddenly halted, discovering that there were no corpses or remains at the site of the blast.
Lian Qingzong swung his Greatsword backhandedly, scraping up a charred corner of a Mercenary uniform from the ground. However, it had been burned by flames to the point where only a small fragment remained, making it impossible to identify which part of the clothing it belonged to.
Lian Shuyang jumped into the pit and sniffed around. Following a scent, he crouched down at the edge of the pit and picked up a handful of soil that still bore traces of blood.
"Look," Lian Shuyang said, holding out the soil for Lian Qingzong to see.
Upon closer inspection, Lian Qingzong noticed that there were remnants of blood on the charred earth that had been scorched by energy explosions. It was clear that someone had been injured.
However, neither Lian Qingzong nor Lian Shuyang could find any remains or blood around the edges of the pit—just a few drops of blood indicated that this person was not dead.
"It seems they escaped," Lian Shuyang said as he discarded the soil in his hand and found several more patches of bloodied earth on the ground as he followed the trail ahead.
"This person..." Lian Qingzong observed the hurried escape marks. Clearly, this individual had fled decisively despite being injured, though it was evident they were not lightly wounded.
“After being struck by your grandfather's full-powered arrow, 'Azure Wind Antelope,' and still managing to escape, this person is quite remarkable,” Lian Shuyang said, patting Lian Qingzong on the shoulder, clearly trying to comfort him. The loss of the Tomb of the Giant Whale to this individual had not seemed to affect him too deeply.
However, this only intensified Lian Qingzong's sense of humiliation. He raised his head to look in the direction the person had fled, and without a word, he took off after them with his Fire Cloud Broad Sword.
Once the two had left, a seemingly inconspicuous thicket in the distance stirred slightly before returning to its original state. Aside from lifeless rocks, there was nothing but shrubs and vegetation there, making it utterly unremarkable.
Shortly after, several members of the Lian Family dashed across the Chaotic Staircase, evidently following Lian Qingzong and Lian Shuzhou. After a while, Lian Shuzhou and Lian Chongtang brought up the rear. When Lian Chongtang reached the pit left by the energy collision explosion, he squinted as if lost in thought. He glanced around and scanned the thicket that had been disturbed earlier but sensed not a trace of Pulse Energy.
He withdrew his gaze and focused ahead.
At that moment, the ground trembled. Lian Chongtang and Lian Shuzhou turned around to see Dongfang Hui approaching, clad in a green outfit and wearing a Rain Cloak. She stepped up to Lian Chongtang and naturally noticed the pit as well. Without asking any questions, she nodded slightly and moved past him.
Lian Shuzhou was about to intervene but was stopped by Lian Chongtang's hand.
Before long, a gust of wind surged up from the stairs behind them.
Lian Shuzhou suddenly became aware; Dongfang Hui had previously been accompanied by a veiled figure whose strength was unknown. If they clashed here, it would indeed delay their plans.
“After all, they don’t know where the entrance is; it wouldn’t hurt to let them go,” Lian Chongtang remarked, seemingly unhurried.
Lian Shuzhou wanted to say more but saw his father gesture for him to relax. Moreover, since his father had just been injured by his own Azure Wind Antelope attack, it was clear he couldn't afford to confront Dongfang Hui directly.
“Just half a step away from the War God Realm,” Lian Chongtang mused as he watched Dongfang Hui’s retreating figure.
Lian Shuzhou felt a twinge of regret for his son as he observed her silhouette.
“It’s fine; as long as we obtain Bai Di’s legacy treasure, Lian Qingzong won’t be any worse off than her. He just lacks a bit of fortune,” Lian Chongtang reassured him patiently. “Let’s go.”
With that, the two made their way toward the mountain peak.
Before long, members of the Dongfang Family quickly followed suit.
Once everyone had passed, the bushes hidden in the corner parted, and Lu Fei Fan finally took a deep breath. The chaotic energy that had been suppressed within him surged and rattled through his chest and body. Fortunately, the Whale Devouring Pulse Technique was powerful enough; Lu Fei Fan lay there like a half-dead fish, struggling in pain. After a while, about half an hour later, his breath began to stabilize slightly. He sat up, noticing a wound on his left arm that had yet to heal, with scorching energy continuously devouring his Pulse Energy.
That wound was inflicted by Teng She, who had torn a gash in him. The Pulse Shield that Lu Fei Fan had gathered with all his might was utterly shattered by that single arrow.
However, the Whale Devouring Pulse Technique was not infallible. As Lu Fei Fan stood up slightly, he felt a fiery sensation in his internal organs. He coughed out a mouthful of blood; Lian Lao's arrow indeed possessed tremendous power.
Boom! Boom! Explosions echoed from below the stairs. As Lu Fei Fan was ascending the stairs, he suddenly stopped and stumbled backward, only to be caught by someone.
"Wu Lao, this fellow seems to be one of us," the person supporting Lu Fei Fan exclaimed.
Immediately, over a dozen people gathered around Lu Fei Fan under the leadership of Zhong Nian. One elderly man wearing a mask scrutinized Lu Fei Fan closely; it was evident that anyone entering Bai Di Cheng while wearing a mask was brought by him.
"Hmm? I think I've seen him before." Wu Lao recalled that Lu Fei Fan had been part of his team but had disappeared when they ascended the mountain.
Wu Lao reached out to check Lu Fei Fan's pulse and the energy within him. He quickly withdrew his hand and sneered, "Surviving such injuries without dying? You really have a strong life force."
With that, he stood up, intending to leave with his group. He felt no sympathy for someone like Lu Fei Fan, who was on the brink of death. Moreover, taking Lu Fei Fan along would only add a burden to their team; he wasn't foolish enough to do that.
"Let's go." He glanced at Lu Fei Fan and prepared to leave him behind.
But suddenly, an idea struck Lu Fei Fan. He quickly grabbed Wu Lao's leg and shouted, "Wu Lao, save me! Wu Lao, save me! I have important information to report."
"Hmm?" Wu Lao halted and looked at Lu Fei Fan with a fierce glare. "Speak quickly! If there's even a hint of deception in your words, I will kill you on the spot."
"I’m just a mere Mercenary; how could I dare oppose someone like Wu Lao? I only wish to survive," Lu Fei Fan pretended to tremble in fear as he pleaded.
"Hmph, you wouldn’t have the guts to deceive me anyway." With that, Wu Lao crouched down and pulled out a foul-smelling yellow pill from his Nano Ring, shoving it into Lu Fei Fan's mouth.
The bitter taste spread in Lu Fei Fan's mouth, transforming into waves of warmth. This was a healing pill meant to soothe pain; it instantly cooled down the fiery sensation in his internal organs by half, allowing him to finally resist the residual Lava-like scorching Pulse Energy invading his body without exhausting himself completely.
"Alright." Wu Lao stood up and looked at Lu Fei Fan.
“Someone overheard the Lian Family looking for the White Emperor's Secret Treasure. I initially wanted to get closer, but unexpectedly, that incredibly powerful person discovered me and injured me,” Lu Fei Fan stammered, yet his words felt genuine.
“The White Emperor's Secret Treasure?” Wu Lao immediately took these words seriously. “Are you sure you heard ‘White Emperor's Secret Treasure’?”
“Absolutely, I wouldn’t dare make that up,” Lu Fei Fan replied honestly, lowering his head.
“Did you hear where the White Emperor's Secret Treasure is hidden?” Wu Lao asked eagerly.
“No, but I did remember the aura of the person among them who knows where the treasure is located—Pulse Energy!” Lu Fei Fan answered without leaving any loopholes, clearly not wanting them to catch him off guard.
“The Lian Family…” Wu Lao stood up and paced a few steps. “You all take him with you. Also, give him a piece of Ghost Blood Stone!”
Ghost Blood Stone?
What is that for? Lu Fei Fan felt puzzled.
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