The group once again arrived at the forbidden area. This time, the big guy and the little guy were in a predicament.
The big guy was dumbfounded. "What … what's going on?"
The short man also said angrily, "Bring … bring … bring … bring … own … own … own … lover … it's fine, but this … this … this … this … this … so many people!"
The big guy turned and glared at the little guy, his face still bearing the scar from last time. He said hatefully, "This time, you go!
If you refuse, I'll beat you up! "
The short man looked at the scar on the big man's face, then looked at the big man's fist that was as big as a bowl. He swallowed his saliva and laughed dryly. His figure flashed and disappeared, reappearing in the forbidden field.
The big guy gloated at the little guy and muttered, "That's what you get for being so slippery. Let's see how Grand Senior Sister deals with you this time!"
As he spoke, the little guy appeared in front of Grand Senior Sister. Before Grand Senior Sister could glare at him, he bowed and smiled. "Nice to meet you, Grand Senior Sister. Have a safe trip!"
Grand Senior Sister glanced at him, then quickly retracted her cold gaze and continued walking into the forbidden area. She held the jade token in her hand, and the mechanisms along the way clicked as she entered the forbidden area unimpeded.
When Grand Senior Sister and the others disappeared, the big guy suddenly appeared beside the little guy. He said angrily, "How could you let them in just like that?!"
The little guy looked at the big guy in surprise. "Keke, keke, but I … I couldn't stop the big, big …"
The big guy said angrily, "Big, big, big my ass!
You're neglecting your duty, I'm going to report this to Master! "
The little guy looked at him helplessly. "You, you, you … don't, don't forget, this, this place … was guarded by the two of us.
I-I'm so unlucky, you …
Y-y-you can't escape either! "
The burly man was so angry that he became even more daring. With a loud roar, his figure flashed and he appeared next to a tree not far away. He punched the tree repeatedly, causing it to shake and the leaves to scatter.
…
This was Han Tianxing and Xiaobao's first time here. Their eyes widened along the way, looking around curiously and nervously. They followed closely behind Li Chengfeng, walking for a long time before arriving at the Cosmic Marrow Cleansing Pool.
Just like Li Chengfeng when they first met, they could not help but let out a low gasp.
Grand Senior Sister glared at them coldly. "There are only three of you. Even if you're in the pool, you'll need to cleanse yourself five times, which will take ten days.
In these ten days, if any of you give up or die, everything will be for naught!
Have you thought it through? "
Han Tianxing and Xiaobao were overwhelmed with emotion. They nodded heavily.
Grand Senior Sister said calmly, "Li Chengfeng has already told you all. Since you're prepared, you may leave."
Li Chengfeng, Han Tianxing and Xiaobao looked at each other, then entered the pool one by one. They stood in a triangle, so close they could touch each other if they stretched out their hands.
Li Chengfeng had been through this before so he was mentally prepared. He looked calm but Xiaobao and Han Tianxing were uneasy. Their faces were pale, their foreheads drenched in sweat.
Li Chengfeng immediately said, "Hold your breath and focus, focus your mind!"
Xiaobao had trained with Li Chengfeng since he was a child so he naturally knew what these words meant. He immediately lowered his head and emptied his mind, quickly entering a meditative state.
However, Han Tianxing was a frail scholar. He could only subconsciously hold his breath. As for how to focus, how to focus his mind, and what was' focus', he had no idea.
Han Tianxing panicked. He was about to ask Li Chengfeng how he did it when he saw Grand Senior Sister lift the jade token and it flew towards the Marrow Cleansing Pool. When it reached the centre, there was a deep rumble. Then, a beam of green light quickly gathered at the stone pillars at the top of the cave. The huge array lit up and green light from all directions gathered at the centre of the array, gathering on a few stone pillars. The pillars spewed out beams of green light, colliding with each other and forming a thick beam of green light that swallowed the three of them in an instant!
This was the second time Li Chengfeng was baptised by the Marrow Cleansing Pool but he was still engulfed by the excruciating pain. However, he was prepared this time and did not cry out in pain.
But Xiaobao and Han Tianxing were different. They had never experienced such terrifying pain in their entire lives. More terrifyingly, they could not even begin to imagine how much this pain would hurt.
The two of them seemed to have experienced the most terrifying torture in the world as the green and red lights moved up and down. They let out inhuman screams.
More terrifyingly, Xiaobao and Han Tianxing's skin started to wrinkle like waves. Their blood vessels ruptured and they looked like they were covered in blood. However, the blood quickly regenerated. These two handsome men looked like demons from hell, their cries chilling.
This hellish torture lasted for about ten minutes. After the green and red light alternated nine times, Li Chengfeng, Xiaobao and Han Tianxing finally fell from the sky. They were like dying fish on the beach, gasping for air but not for air.
Their damaged skin and muscles regenerated quickly. Xiaobao and Han Tianxing were in so much pain that tears streamed down their faces. They struggled to crawl out.
But when they climbed up the steps, they suddenly saw a pair of feet blocking their way. Looking up, they saw a cold and elegant face with a head of fiery red hair.
Grand Senior Sister looked down at them coldly. "The second round is about to begin. You're already trying to escape?"
Li Chengfeng wobbled, struggling to get up but he could not muster any strength. He fell to the ground the moment he pushed himself up. His face was pressed against the cold ground as he screamed, "Xiaobao, Tianxing, hold on, don't run!"
Xiaobao struggled to turn his head, crying, "Young Master, Xiaobao … it really hurts, I can't hold on anymore!"
Li Chengfeng gritted his teeth, the sound of his teeth grinding against each other could be heard. He crawled up in a strange posture and staggered towards Xiaobao. He extended his hand, blood still dripping from his fingertips.
"Xiaobao … we'll walk this path together in life and death!" Li Chengfeng stared at Xiaobao, enunciating each word with determination and encouragement in his eyes.
Xiaobao lifted his head and stared blankly at Li Chengfeng. He was suddenly reminded of countless memories from the past. Li Chengfeng had protected him time and time again, while he stood by the side helplessly.
Xiaobao's heart trembled violently. His handsome, delicate face gradually became determined. He gritted his teeth so hard that they made a grinding sound. He struggled to reach out his hand towards Li Chengfeng, their hands coming closer and closer in mid-air.
Finally, when their hands met, Li Chengfeng gripped Xiaobao's hand tightly and growled, "We'll walk this path together in life and death!"
Xiaobao's eyes welled up with tears as he struggled to get up with Li Chengfeng's help. "We'll walk this path together in life and death!"
Both of them wobbled, supporting each other to regain their balance. Then, they turned to look at Han Tianxing, who was also covered in blood and grit his teeth, his face contorted. They reached out their hands at the same time. "We'll walk this path together in life and death!"
Han Tianxing struggled to reach out and the three of them gripped each other's hands tightly. They said in a trembling voice, "We'll walk this path together in life and death!"