CHAPTER 219: CHAPTER 220: DARK FOREST

The dust gradually dissipated, revealing the situation beneath the black claw.

Ye Qing was still lying there, unharmed. A milky white light emanated from her body, transforming into a protective shield that forcibly kept the black claw away from her, unable to approach any closer!

"Master, this is..."

Mu Shanhe was shocked.

What exactly was this white light? How could it withstand a blow from the black claw?

He quickly looked towards the bronze coffin.

Inside the coffin.

The presence there seemed a bit surprised as well, and after a moment said, "This girl’s body seems to have a treasure... that’s why it blocked my strike!"

"Does that mean we can’t kill her now?"

Mu Shanhe was indeed somewhat unwilling.

"In my current state, I cannot break through this shield. If I were to fully recover, killing her would be a breeze!"

The voice rang out again, "Leave Ye Qing here for now! The urgent matter is to open Abyssal Valley. I also want to see for myself what kind of existence Ye Qingchen is, to dare kill my people..."

After all.

Abyssal Valley is of significant importance.

Even for him, opening it required some time.

"Yes!"

Mu Shanhe suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with joy.

"Ye Qingchen, the day you enter Abyssal Valley is the day you will perish! Let’s see where you run this time! Even the Celestial Emperor couldn’t save you!"

...

In the vast forest sea.

Countless towering ancient trees rose high, like a massive canopy, obscuring the entire sky. Even the vast sunlight couldn’t penetrate in the slightest.

Beneath these ancient trees, there were intertwined roots everywhere, piled-up forest rocks, and one could vaguely see some remains.

It truly resembled a Chaotic Burial Mound!

At this time.

A figure cloaked in a wide cape was slowly advancing through the forest.

Indeed!

This figure was none other than Ye Qingchen.

Half a month ago.

He left the Nameless Valley, without stopping, heading directly towards the direction of Tongxuan Continent, entering this forest.

This place was known as the Dark Forest, spanning over a thousand miles. Within it lurked countless monsters, fraught with danger, making it a notorious deadly place in the Eastern Domain. But it was the fastest and shortest route to Tongxuan Continent!

"As long as I pass through this Dark Forest, I’ll be able to enter Tongxuan Continent!"

"However..."

Ye Qingchen squinted his eyes.

His gaze swept across the surroundings.

The Dark Forest was incredibly deep. Once inside, it was impossible to discern direction. Even though he practiced the Nine Revolutions Star Technique, he still got lost in this Dark Forest for two days!

"Huh?"

Suddenly.

The sounds of fighting came from a distance.

It wasn’t a battle between monsters, but between human cultivators and monsters.

"There are people over there!"

"Let’s check it out!"

Ye Qingchen’s figure moved and immediately rushed forward.

After passing through a dense forest, the scene in front of him suddenly came into view.

He saw.

More than a dozen young men and women standing in the mountain forest, none of them very old, the eldest being about twenty. Yet they were all imposing, their auras refined, clearly masters.

And right in front, a youth wielding a long knife was fighting a monster.

A green figure leapt up like a ghost. It was a leopard with a green body, surrounded by countless flashes of lightning, a Crimson Thunder Leopard of the Profound Pill Third Heaven!

However.

This Crimson Thunder Leopard was already scarred and killing it was only a matter of time.

"Is that a Crimson Thunder Leopard?"

Ye Qingchen’s pupils contracted, slightly shocked.

He carefully observed.

The youth with the long knife had already reached the Profound Pill Second Heaven, yet he was able to fight a monster of the Profound Pill Third Heaven. He could even completely suppress it!

Such combat power was quite terrifying!

Moreover, those who hadn’t fought were stronger than the youth with the long knife.

Could these people be from the sects of Tongxuan Continent?

Were they all this powerful?

"Roar!"

At this moment, a furious roar came through.

The Crimson Thunder Leopard moved extremely fast, almost immediately, it was accompanied by a bolt of lightning, launching a swift and fierce attack on the youth with the long knife.

However.

The youth with the long knife remained unflustered, merely giving a faint smile.

"Swoosh!"

The sound of tearing came through.

A flash of light suddenly shined in the darkness, and the blade flashed by.

The figure of the Crimson Thunder Leopard suddenly trembled, split into two by that single strike, and its ruptured body crashed to the ground amidst a spray of blood, dead beyond doubt.

"Junior Brother Wang’s strength has improved quite a bit lately; he can now kill a Profound Pill Third Heaven monster on his own!"

A youth laughed.

"As a disciple of the Vast Sea Sect, being able to defeat monsters across levels is just a basic requirement."

Another youth, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with an arrogant demeanor nodded.

"Senior Brother Zhao is right!"

Everyone nodded repeatedly.

Suddenly.

The youth named Senior Brother Zhao sharply turned his gaze towards where Ye Qingchen was hiding and shouted fiercely, "Who’s sneaking around there? Come out here now!"

Swoosh!

Almost instantly.

Everyone quickly drew their weapons, pointing towards the front.

"I’ve been discovered!"

Ye Qingchen furrowed his brows.

However.

He hadn’t planned to hide in the first place, as he needed to leave the Dark Forest, he had to interact with others, so he stepped forward, though yet to speak.

The arrogant youth cut in, berating, "Where’d this filthy dog come from, daring to spy on our cultivation?"

Ye Qingchen frowned slightly.

The youth’s tone was truly unpleasant.

It was somewhat reminiscent of his previous encounters with Shi Potian. Could everyone from Tongxuan Continent be this way?

"I’m just lost in the Dark Forest. I came over because I heard the sounds of combat. I didn’t mean to watch your cultivation!"

Ye Qingchen calmly replied.

"Lost in the Dark Forest?"

Hearing Ye Qingchen’s words, the others found it amusing.

What a dangerous area this was.

Ordinary people wouldn’t even think of stepping in, avoiding it at all costs.

"You filthy dog, you think I’d believe you after saying that?"

The arrogant youth coldly sneered.

"Right, this kid must be a spy sent by another sect..."

"Doesn’t matter who he is! Daring to spy on the Vast Sea Sect’s cultivation, this is the road to doom, he can’t be allowed to leave alive!"

"After all, many die in the Dark Forest each year, one more won’t make a difference! If he’s to blame, it’s only for appearing before us at the wrong time!"

Everyone was speaking.

Weapons in hand, they slowly approached Ye Qingchen.

Just as the situation was about to erupt.

A familiar voice suddenly came through:

"Ye Qingchen?"

Ye Qingchen turned his head to look, and upon seeing the figure ahead, couldn’t help but show a trace of surprise, blurting out:

"It’s you?"