CHAPTER 919: CHAPTER 691: AMBUSH ON THE ROAD

Li Yi, carrying twelve cultivation experts, left Red Gold Mountain to ambush the Divine Wood Lineage warriors, a mission unknown to anyone at that moment.

Although the Merchant Masters in Red Mountain City witnessed streams of light flying toward Divine Wood City from the direction of the City Lord Mansion, raising doubts and speculations, their actions were too swift. Even if some Merchant Masters guessed the truth, it was of no concern.

Because any message relayed by the Merchant Masters could absolutely not compete with the speed of Li Yi’s actions.

This was also due to Li Yi’s countermeasures after learning about the intelligence network of the Merchant Masters in this world.

Meanwhile.

Outside Divine Wood City.

A team was riding mutant beasts, racing across the ancient and desolate land. They were warriors of Divine Wood City, of the Divine Wood Lineage, heading to Red Gold Mountain to challenge the new Mountain Lord known as Da Yi, taking this opportunity to seize Red Gold Mountain.

"The Red Gold Mountain Lord, Huohuo, is dead. The new Mountain Lord Da Yi is merely a warrior who has just entered the Mountain Lord level. Although he has two female warriors assisting him, they are not to be feared. We only need to challenge him, and Da Yi can’t refuse. He must face us in battle, and then I can easily defeat him and become the new Red Gold Mountain Lord."

Speaking was Mu Tu, sitting on a mutant beast, his face gloomy as he shared his insights.

However, mentioning Da Yi caused Mu Tu’s shoulder to throb faintly. The wound pierced by the arrow never fully healed despite treatment. At the slightest exertion, the wound would reopen, oozing fresh blood.

The healer said that Da Yi’s arrow held formidable power and must not strike a vital point; otherwise, even a Divine Blood Warrior of the Divine Wood Lineage would perish.

"Mu Tu, do not be careless. The opponent is a warrior who could kill Huohuo," chided a somewhat older man nearby, clad in Red Gold Battle Armor, his muscles prominent, and skin etched with patterns resembling golden leaves.

This was a symbol of the Divine Blood Lineage of the Divine Wood Lineage.

His name was Mu Xi, a formidable Thirty Mountain Lord level warrior. To ensure this mission’s success, the Divine Wood Lineage deployed this powerful warrior.

After all, the riches of Red Gold Mountain were truly tempting.

"Big brother is right. The opponent is not weak, having even tamed the Exotic Beast Qiongqi, which is of Mountain Lord level," added a Mountain Lord level warrior nearby. His name was Mu Xi, and unlike the Divine Blood Lineage, he was an ordinary Divine Blood Warrior, though he and Mu Xi were brothers.

Mu Tu said, "I won’t be careless. This time I will certainly defeat Da Yi with all my might to seize Red Gold Mountain. With the two of you assisting, I don’t believe our Divine Wood Lineage warriors will lose."

He felt very confident.

The alliance of three Divine Blood Warriors from the Divine Wood Lineage surely couldn’t fail to capture Red Gold Mountain.

Besides the three Divine Blood Warriors, the team included ten Warrior Chiefs, among whom were several Exotic Blood Warriors. Together, they could handle the Mountain Lord level exotic beast, Qiongqi.

Of course, having powerful warriors was not enough. This time, they were also thoroughly prepared. The Warrior Chiefs wore Green Gold Battle Armor and wielded Green Gold Weapons, and the three leaders even possessed Red Gold Battle Armor and Red Gold Divine Weapons.

Such a team, Mu Tu couldn’t think of any reason for their defeat, so he was brimming with confidence, feeling that he would soon have his revenge.

However, due to the warriors of the Barbaric World being unversed in spells, they couldn’t fly freely like cultivators. Most relied on mutant beast mounts for travel, taking a day’s journey to reach Red Gold Mountain.

Of course, if they pushed hard, they could arrive sooner, but that would expend their strength. They needed to conserve energy for the impending Mountain Lord level battle.

And this presented an opportunity for Li Yi.

Just as they were chatting while traveling.

Suddenly.

The strongest Divine Blood Warrior, Mu Xi, suddenly had a change of expression and looked up at the sky.

At that moment, a white cloud hung motionless, capturing his attention.

"Is it an illusion?" Mu Xi wondered.

He sensed an unusual aura in the sky, initially suspecting a powerful predator mutant beast was eyeing them. However, upon looking up, he saw no sign of a beast, only a lone cloud.

"I must be overthinking," Mu Xi thought, scanning the surroundings and, finding no immediate danger, relaxed his guard.

As the warrior team continued onward.

Within the white cloud.

Divine Lady Yun’s figure emerged. Observing the mutant beast team below, her expression stirred slightly, "It seems these are the warriors of the Divine Wood Lineage that Taiyi mentioned. With patterns like golden leaves on their bodies, there’s no mistake about it. Yet, the leading warrior is truly keen. I hid my presence in this cloud, yet he immediately sensed it."

"Unfortunately, they are not cultivators. Their experience is limited. Otherwise, if one strike came my way, I’d surely be exposed."

Internally, she was also taken aback, growing slightly wary of the Divine Blood Warriors in this world.

With power at a certain level, even without cultivation, many things are interconnected, such as the sense of danger.

Divine Lady Yun didn’t make any moves but waited until they were far away before using the Cloud-Riding Technique to bypass them. She quickly turned back to relay the information to those waiting ahead.

After receiving the message, Li Yi and the other cultivation experts were invigorated, each eager to take action.

"Considering their pace, they should pass through this area in about two hours. There are three strong warriors, the leader’s power even surpassing the Peak of Three Flowers Realm; it’s very dangerous," Yun Feizi stated.

Li Yi said, "As expected, they dispatched at least a Thirty Mountain Lord level powerhouse to lead. In that case, we’ll join forces for a single strike to eliminate the strongest warrior first. The others will not pose a threat then."

"But can we, thirteen of us together, take down such a strong opponent in one blow?"

"No need to worry, Taiyi. There’s no problem. I have a secret technique capable of delivering a peak strike at the Two Flower Realm," Shenxu Taoist stated abruptly.

"I have the technique to eliminate Primordial Spirit; the opponent surely cannot defend against it," Yuan Yang Taoist grinned.

Qing Fengzi also chimed in, "I can deploy the Five Elements Great Barrier, blocking other’s perception, leaving them unable to counterattack temporarily."

Others also revealed their trump cards.

You wouldn’t believe it if you didn’t hear it.

Upon hearing, Li Yi’s eyes twitched.

These elders, who survived the End of Dharma, are truly talented; their hidden deadly moves are endless, and many have means to unleash peak power in a short time. Even though they weaken after one strike, in this situation, it’s the perfect time to use them.

"Since that’s the case, please don’t hold back, seniors. This battle concerns the existence of the Red Gold Mountain," Li Yi said.

Everyone solemnly nodded.

Even though Taiyi is the Red Gold Mountain Master, they can still share the benefits. Having crossed realms, possessing nothing, how could they turn their fate around without seizing Red Gold Mountain? Are they supposed to wander, scavenging and hunting?

That’s work for Loose Cultivators.

They used to belong to major sects and are unwilling to live through such hardships.

Besides, they have witnessed the wonders of Red Gold and eagerly wish to possess a Red Gold Dao Artifact, which is crucial for future strength enhancement and survival concerns.

After some mutual discussion, they quickly settled the matter.

Someone then deployed Tao Skill to raise the Array, concealing breath and presence, followed by everyone absorbing nature’s Spiritual Energy in advance, operating Tao Skill, and waiting quietly.

They won’t naively assume that the opponent won’t notice the ambush, just needing the opponent to enter their Tao Skill’s coverage. By then, even if perceived, it would be too late.

This is the advantage of waiting for an ambush.

As time slowly passed.

Soon.

A squad formed from mutant beasts in the distance stirred up rolling dust over the Barbaric World, led by the Divine Blood Warrior Mu Xi, who rode at the front. He wore Red Gold heavy armor, carried a saber forged of Red Gold on his back, and his eyes sparkled with light akin to the sun.

Along the way.

Mu Xi was constantly vigilant about the surroundings; as an experienced Divine Blood Warrior, he naturally understood the importance of caution.

However, as they passed through the area, a strong sense of danger suddenly surged in Mu Xi’s heart.

This sense of danger made him abruptly look in one direction.

It was a small, unremarkable hill, unlikely to produce a Mountain Lord, but it seemed to harbor not one but countless exotic beasts of Mountain Lord Level, lying in wait, poised for a sudden assault.

This is definitely not an illusion.

"Be careful, enemies are here," Mu Xi swiftly drew the Red Gold Great Saber from his back and shouted aloud.

However, as his voice fell.

Suddenly.

The Array on the hill failed, and the hidden breath and covered Spiritual Energy fluctuation were exposed.

Radiant Divine Light soared from the hilltop; they were top experts from the End of Dharma Cultivation World, with strength equivalent to Mountain Lord Level.

And leading them was Li Yi.

At this moment, Li Yi held the Treasure Moon Bow, engaging Dragon Tiger Divine Power, drawing the Divine Bow, with a Black Gold Arrow aiming far at the leading Divine Blood Warrior Mu Xi of the Divine Wood Lineage.

"What?"

Frightening energy waves arose; mutant beasts panicked, uttering terrified roars.

In the squad, ten warrior chiefs’ expressions changed dramatically, shocked and stunned, as they sensed the crisis of impending death.

"Da Yi," Mu Tu saw a familiar face and then roared in anger.

Now he understood they were ambushed, and this Mountain Master named Da Yi didn’t plan on engaging them in a Mountain Lord Battle but aimed to annihilate everyone midway.

However, very soon, Mu Tu’s roar abruptly stopped, his eyes constricting suddenly.

Because at this moment, ten terrifying attacks conjoined, striking in their direction.

"Damn," at the forefront, Mu Xi almost hesitated not at all, unleashing all the power contained in the Divine Blood, his body blazing with radiant golden light, soaring like a scorching sun.

Yet in the next instant.

Mu Xi suddenly lost sight, hearing nothing at all... Simultaneously, a severe pain erupted in his head.

This is... witchcraft

Could they all be High Priests?