Just as I was panicking, a hand suddenly reached out from my side and grabbed my shoulder, pulling me backward.
I remembered that I had listened to the fatty's suggestion and only stepped into the Blood Maple Forest. The fatty must have realized that something was wrong and extended his hand to help me.
Although the fatty had helped me, the speed at which he pulled me was far slower than the Blood Spirit Guard. As I retreated, the blood blade in the Blood Spirit Guard's hand was getting closer and closer to my nose.
Luckily, when the fatty pulled me, the blood blade was still a meter away from me. In the end, just as the blood blade was about to stab into my body, my body completely exited the Blood Maple Forest. A barrier appeared in front of me. The blood blade stabbed into the barrier and instantly exploded, turning into a blood mist.
After the blood blade exploded, the Blood Spirit Guard's body reached the edge of the Blood Maple Forest. He stood there with a blood mist covering his face. I couldn't see his expression, but I had a strange feeling that the Blood Spirit Guard was staring at me.
The blood mist started from the blood blade and gradually spread upwards. In the end, the Blood Spirit Guard dissipated in front of me, turning back into a blood mist. I sat on the ground, panting heavily. My heart was filled with lingering fear.
I was too rash just now. If I hadn't listened to the fatty's suggestion and stepped into the Blood Maple Forest to test the waters, I would have followed in Daozi's footsteps and died in the Blood Maple Forest.
However, at the same time, I was a little confused.
According to the information I had received, the Blood Spirit Guard's power should be at the Yang Spirit Completion Realm, similar to Fu's realm.
With my current power, I naturally didn't have a chance of winning against Fu, but I wouldn't be forced into a desperate situation after one move.
Compared to the Blood Spirit Guard that Wuyue had faced, the one that had just disappeared was obviously stronger.
Could it be that I had made a mistake and brought the Xuan Yuan Sword with me. Not only was I unable to suppress the Blood Spirit Guard that was born from Chi You's blood energy, but it had also stimulated the resentment deep in Chi You's heart, causing the Blood Spirit Guard's power to skyrocket?
My face darkened as I thought about it. My thoughts were simple, but I didn't expect them to backfire.
The fat guy anxiously asked me, "Are you hurt?" I shook my head. He heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he started to complain about me, saying that I was too careless.
I couldn't help but smile wryly. Usually, the fatty was the one who acted rashly and was scolded by me. I didn't think that there would be a day where I would be scolded by him.
But I really didn't think it through just now and took it for granted.
After listening to the fatty's reprimand, the three of us fell into silence.
Facing this Blood Maple Forest, he couldn't force his way through, nor could he rely on the power of the Xuan Yuan Sword. What could he do?
Wu Yue was still immersed in grief and didn't say a word. Fatty didn't notice either.
After a long moment of silence, another thought popped into my mind.
Although I wasn't able to pass with the help of the Xuan-Yuan Sword, it broadened my mind.
If the Xuanyuan Sword didn't work, what about the Demon Purification Pot?
Just like the Chiyou Axe, the Demon Refining Gourd was a magical artifact that Chiyou always carried with him. However, in terms of quality, the Demon Refining Gourd was much more powerful than the Chiyou Axe.
Lu Zhenyang was able to make the Blood Spirit Guards recognize him as their master with his Chiyou Axe. If I bring the Demon Purification Gourd with me, what will the Blood Spirit Guards think of me?
As I thought of this, I was instantly energized. I hurriedly told the fatty about my idea.
After listening to me, the fatty's eyebrows relaxed. However, he had always been cautious and said hesitantly, "Not necessarily. Look at the Chiyou Axe, its name is related to Chiyou, but the Demon Purification Gourd doesn't seem to be related to Chiyou. I don't think it will work."
What kind of logic is that?
I waved my hand in annoyance, "Won't we know if it works or not after trying?
Give me the Demon Purification Gourd and I'll try again. "
Hearing that, the fatty shook his head like a rattle drum. "You almost died when you tried it just now. You want to try again?
No, I'll go this time. "
Saying so, he took out the Demon Purification Gourd and prepared to walk in.
I quickly pulled him back. "I was in danger just now because I wasn't prepared. In terms of strength and cultivation, I'm the most suitable person to go. This time, I promise to immediately retreat if the situation isn't right."
Are you kidding me? The fatty didn't even have the strength of a Heavenly Seal Master and the Demon Purification Gourd couldn't be used in Chiyou's tomb. If this method didn't work, the fatty wouldn't have a chance to escape.
Saying so, I didn't wait for the fatty's objection and directly snatched the Demon Purification Gourd back.
The fatty didn't insist and only advised me to be more careful.
After repeatedly agreeing, I walked to the edge of the Blood Maple Forest and swallowed the Xuan Yuan Sword using the Sword Nurturing Technique. Holding the Demon Purification Gourd in my hand, I took a deep breath and walked into the Blood Maple Forest.
I was extremely vigilant and mobilized the True Yuan in my body. If the Blood Spirit Guards attacked again, I would immediately run away.
However, the situation this time was obviously different from the last time. After entering for a while, the blood mist in front of me was still calm and there weren't any Blood Spirit Guards coming out.
This situation instantly raised my spirits. I turned to the fatty and said, "The Blood Spirit Guards didn't appear. This method will most likely work!"
The fatty was still cautious and shook his head. "Is it because you're too close?
Take a few steps forward and see again. "
What he said made sense. I nodded and carefully took a few steps forward while paying attention to the surrounding situation.
Even after I had walked several times further than I had previously, the surroundings were still calm.
This time, I was completely at ease. I turned to the fatty and said, "It's really fine. It should be the Demon Purification Gourd!"
The worry on the fatty's face had also been swept away. He was so happy that he wanted to step in and meet up with me.
However, I pondered for a moment and stopped him. I said to him and Wuyue, "Although the Blood Spirit Guards didn't appear, we can't be completely sure whether the Demon Purification Gourd is working or not. How about this? The two of you wait here while I take the Demon Purification Gourd. If it's really as we thought, and the Demon Purification Gourd is working and I successfully pass through, then the rules of this place will be broken. I'll send you a message then and the two of you can follow me.
If there are any changes along the way, the chances of me escaping will be much higher if I'm alone. "
Hearing what I said, the fatty instinctively wanted to refuse, but Wuyue nodded. "I should be the one to scout the way, but my body is currently weak and my cultivation is far from normal. I can only rely on Mister Zhou."
After saying that, she bowed to me, her expression filled with gratitude.
Wuyue had already agreed. Although the fatty was worried, it was indeed the best solution at the moment. After hesitating for a moment, he could only agree.
After agreeing, I didn't hesitate anymore and continued to walk into the depths of the Blood Maple Forest.
As I walked forward, the blood fog in the Blood Maple Forest became denser. I lifted my head to look up and saw that the dense blood fog had filled the air. I could only see the trunk of the surrounding maple trees as the treetops had completely fused with the blood fog.
At first glance, it was as though I had walked into a palace. The blood fog above was the roof and the surrounding maple trees were the stone pillars.
In this strange situation, I became increasingly cautious. With every step I took, I had to pay attention to my surroundings. At the same time, I constantly circulated the True Yuan in my body so that I could escape at any time.
After walking for another fifteen minutes, according to the situation in Chi You's Shoulder Mound, I should have reached the center of the Blood Maple Forest.
I relaxed a little. The Blood Spirit Guards hadn't appeared yet, which meant that the Monster Refining Gourd was working. Otherwise, I couldn't think of a reason why the Blood Spirit Guards wouldn't appear.
Just as I heaved a sigh of relief, an extremely thick maple tree suddenly appeared in front of me.
The maple trees on the way were only as thick as a person, but the one in front of me was as thick as ten adult men. It was as thick as dozens of other maple trees.
Apart from being thick, the blood energy on this maple tree was much thicker than the other maple trees. Moreover, there was a faint fluctuation on the trunk, which looked extremely strange.
Seeing this maple tree, I immediately became anxious. I stood at my original spot and carefully observed for a long time. After confirming that there was nothing abnormal, I slowly walked over to take a closer look.
However, when I was around three meters away from the maple tree, a ripple spread out from the trunk. Before I could see clearly, a blood-red mist diffused out, and several tall, blood-red figures appeared in front of me.