CHAPTER 179: CHAPTER 179: YOU BROUGHT THIS UPON YOURSELVES

Luo Feng listened to the movement behind him, suddenly changed direction, and pushed the Teng Dragon’s Step to its limit, drifting deeper into the Ghost Howl Forest.

"Stop!"

"Kid, where do you think you’re going!"

The black-clothed Martial Artists pursuing from behind did not fall far behind; their silhouettes leaped between the trees, like ghosts, chasing after him.

"Luo Feng, this direction is..." Cang Nanyue said as she saw Luo Feng sprinting deeper into the Ghost Howl Forest. Her Daimei knitted slightly.

If we continue deeper, we’ll likely encounter high-level Demon Beasts!

"I know," Luo Feng nodded, without further explanation.

At this moment, Cang Nanyue was curled up in Luo Feng’s arms. Her clear and ethereal face showed less of its usual coldness and more tenderness, revealing a charm reminiscent of a young woman.

Seeing Luo Feng answer so decisively, she didn’t press further. From their interactions recently, she believed Luo Feng was not a reckless person.

After running for several miles, the black-clothed Martial Artists were getting closer, but Luo Feng’s expression, conversely, calmed.

Releasing his Soul Power, Luo Feng held Cang Nanyue, fleeing while analyzing their route.

We’re already close to the core area of the Ghost Howl Forest, where high-level Demon Beasts frequently appear. Normally, I definitely wouldn’t venture into such a dangerous forest. However, now, hearing the roars and powerful Demon Qi from within, a smile appears on my face.

I’d like to see just how long you can follow me! Luo Feng’s mouth curled into a grim smile. His figure flashed, and he rushed into the pitch-black dense forest.

"This kid actually led us deeper into the Ghost Howl Forest, damn it!"

"There are Level Four Demon Beasts deep in the Ghost Howl Forest. Should we follow?"

Seeing Luo Feng rush fearlessly into the depths of the forest, the pursuing Martial Artists looked at the gloomy woods ahead, fear evident in their eyes.

Ordinary Level Three Demon Beasts are only equivalent to Seventh Stage Essence storage Realm Martial Artists. With our numbers, we don’t fear ordinary Level Three Demon Beasts. But what if our luck is bad and we encounter a mid-tier Level Three, high-tier Level Three, or even a Level Four Demon Beast! That would be dangerous! A high-tier Level Three Demon Beast has strength equivalent to an Eighth Stage Hell Realm expert, can release Gang Qi, and is incredibly fierce! If we encounter one, we’d have a slim chance of survival.

"Chase! We need to see him alive, or his corpse if he’s dead!"

Remembering Chen Hei Feng’s earlier words, these Martial Artists, after a brief hesitation, immediately surged like a torrent, following Luo Feng into the dense woods.

Luo Feng’s goal was simple: to lead these black-clothed Martial Artists into the dangerous depths of the Ghost Howl Forest.

My Soul Power far exceeds that of an ordinary person. I can detect Demon Beasts in advance. As long as I make good use of opportunities, I can escape these annoying Martial Artists.

Cang Nanyue hadn’t spoken since earlier, her complexion growing increasingly pale. We must quickly get rid of these black-clothed Martial Artists so he can treat my injuries.

Upon entering the dense woods, Luo Feng spread his Soul Power. Everything within a radius of several hundred meters appeared clearly in his mind.

Soon, he sensed a terrifying aura in a part of the forest.

A high-tier Level Three Demon Beast!

Luo Feng’s eyes brightened. Ten Qi Dragons soared and roared around him as he transformed into a streak of light, darting towards the Demon Beast’s location.

Flashing through a dense patch of trees, a Blood Cloud Flying Leopard, exuding a terrifying aura, appeared before Luo Feng.

This Blood Cloud Flying Leopard’s Demonic Qi soared to the heavens. It stood two zhang tall, like a small mountain in the forest. Its body was covered in blood-like markings, fangs jutted from its massive maw, and its ferocious appearance was enough to make anyone’s legs tremble at the sight.

It’s a Blood Cloud Flying Leopard, a powerful Demon Beast equivalent to a mid-Eighth Stage Hell Realm expert!

Even though he was prepared, the moment he saw the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard, a sense of terror still rose in Luo Feng’s heart.

The Blood Cloud Flying Leopard was lying on the ground, taking a nap. Sensing movement, it lifted its eyelids, revealing a pair of cold, desolate eyes.

SWISH!

The instant the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard opened its eyes, Luo Feng, holding Cang Nanyue, flashed behind a giant tree.

He had dodged the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard’s line of sight, but the black-clothed Martial Artists following closely behind were not so fortunate.

ROAR!

Upon opening its eyes, the first thing the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard saw were the black-clothed Martial Artists rushing out from the trees. Its cold, still pupils instantly blazed with murderous intent. With another roar, its Demonic Qi surged skyward, violently shaking the surrounding trees.

SWIPE!

Without any hesitation, the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard raised its paw and struck fiercely forward.

The air whistled as a visible wave of azure Gang Qi swept out. Several of the black-clothed Martial Artists following closest were directly torn into pieces.

"Heavens! It’s a Blood Cloud Flying Leopard! Why is there such a terrifying Demon Beast here? And why didn’t it attack that kid?!"

These black-clothed Martial Artists, possessing only Seventh Stage Essence storage Realm cultivation, were instantly thrown into disarray upon encountering such a formidable Demon Beast like the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard, and they scattered to flee.

"Retreat! The Blood Cloud Flying Leopard is a high-tier Level Three Demon Beast! We’re no match for it!"

"Retreat!"

The surrounding black-clothed Martial Artists cried out in fear and anger. Although they sensed Luo Feng was just behind the nearby trees, the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard blocked their path, leaving them no choice but to temporarily retreat.

You brought this upon yourselves!

Luo Feng watched the black-clothed Martial Artists flee chaotically from the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard. He sneered and, taking advantage of the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard’s attention being focused on the fleeing Martial Artists, shot off like an arrow loosed from a bowstring in another direction.

Cang Nanyue, who had been silent for a while, finally couldn’t resist asking, her breath fragrant like orchids, "Luo Feng, it seemed you knew the Blood Cloud Flying Leopard was there. How did you find out?"

Luo Feng gave a faint smile. "Intuition."

Cang Nanyue pursed her red lips, a captivating flush appearing on her pale cheeks. Clearly, she wasn’t satisfied with Luo Feng’s perfunctory answer.

"South Moon, don’t talk anymore," Luo Feng said softly. "I’ll find a safe place to treat your injuries first."

"Mm," Cang Nanyue nodded. Gazing at Luo Feng, her usually cool and aloof expression now held a hint of languor. After a moment’s hesitation, she gently leaned her head against Luo Feng’s chest, and soon, the sound of her even breathing filled the air.

Luo Feng sprinted for tens of miles in one go before stopping. Turning to look back at the path he had taken, he released his Soul Power to carefully sense his surroundings.

Finally shook them off. Luo Feng let out a breath of stale air; the black-clothed men hadn’t pursued them.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat fortunate. If I hadn’t watched Cang Nanyue’s duel with Chen Hei Feng, broken through to the late-Seventh Stage Essence storage Realm, and then carried Cang Nanyue for half a day after tangling with those black-clothed men, my Yuan Qi would probably be exhausted by now. It truly is a blessing in disguise.

Luo Feng sighed with emotion. Looking up, the sky had already darkened considerably, and a layer of grey mist drifted among the trees. Night was about to fall.

Frowning slightly, Luo Feng turned and sprinted deeper into the forest.

The Ghost Howl Forest is most terrifying at night, especially since this is its core region. I must find a safe place to stay before nightfall.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Luo Feng glanced around, his gaze landing on the tallest tree. He executed the Teng Dragon’s Step, soaring upwards. With a few leaps, he burst through the canopy and landed on the treetop.

Surrounded by an endless ocean of trees, Luo Feng gazed into the distance. His vision penetrated several miles, and he suddenly spotted a cave in a canyon ahead.

A good spot! Luo Feng’s eyes lit up with joy. He slid down from the treetop and, with a leap, headed towards the canyon.

「A short while later, Luo Feng arrived outside the canyon.」

He didn’t enter the cave rashly, instead first using his Soul Power to carefully inspect it.

ROAR!

Just as Luo Feng’s Soul Power entered the cave, a roar suddenly echoed from within.

Sure enough, there’s a Demon Beast! Luo Feng’s gaze locked onto the cave entrance, Yuan Qi surging within his body as he secretly gathered his strength.

RUMBLE...

In an instant, the ground trembled as if a behemoth was charging out. The soaring Demon Qi was enough to make one’s courage falter.

Such strong Demon Qi! It should be a mid-Seventh Stage Essence storage Realm Demon Beast. I should have a chance of winning! Luo Feng thought, sensing the powerful aura rushing towards him and calculating his odds.

Just then, an ill wind suddenly rose, and a huge shadow burst out of the cave.

This is... Before Luo Feng’s eyes, a powerfully built Demon Tiger appeared.

It was nearly three meters tall and almost six meters long, its entire body covered in rock-like, earth-colored skin, giving it an exceptionally ugly appearance. As it approached, a wave of scorching heat washed over him.

SIZZLE... SIZZLE... SIZZLE...

Every time its paws landed, a charred imprint appeared on the ground.

A mid-tier Level Three Demon Beast, the Red Rock Tiger! A trace of joy flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes.

Mid-tier Level Three Demon Beasts vary in strength. Some can rival mid-Eighth Stage Hell Realm Martial Artists. If I encountered such an existence, I would have no chance of victory and could only flee. However, among mid-tier Level Three Demon Beasts, the Red Rock Tiger is one of the relatively easier ones to deal with. Its strength is at the peak limit of the Seventh Stage Essence storage Realm.

ROAR!

The moment the Red Rock Tiger appeared, it immediately spotted Luo Feng. It roared ferociously, a terrifying, blood-reeking aura radiating from it as it pounced.

Luo Feng didn’t wait for the Red Rock Tiger to attack. He took the initiative, his figure flashing to appear before the Red Rock Tiger. His fist, accompanied by the sound of a tiger’s roar, landed heavily.

BOOM!

Amidst the huge sound, the Red Rock Tiger was struck on the head. Its massive body was sent flying dozens of steps, slamming hard against the rock wall. Cracks appeared on the rocky skin of its forehead.

After a moment, the Red Rock Tiger struggled to its feet, shaking its enormous head and looking at Luo Feng with fear.

The youth before me is a threat! It hesitated, debating whether to continue attacking.

"Scram!" Luo Feng, however, had no patience. He let out a cold shout, and his powerful oppressive aura surged out like a colossal wave.

AWOOO...

The Red Rock Tiger, so imperious just moments ago, let out a mournful cry upon meeting Luo Feng’s gaze. It turned and fled into the distance, disappearing into the vast darkness of the night in the blink of an eye.

I won’t give chase. Killing the Red Rock Tiger might attract other powerful Demon Beasts with the smell of blood.

Walking to the cave entrance, Luo Feng used his Soul Power to carefully inspect the cave again. After confirming there were no other Demon Beasts inside, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Taking a porcelain vial from his storage ring, Luo Feng sprinkled the purple powder within it around the cave entrance.

This purple powder, called Purple Water Chestnut Flower Powder, emitted a scent that was extremely irritating to Demon Beasts. Generally, Demon Beasts would not approach upon smelling this scent.