As I had just walked through the Blood Maple Forest, I was very familiar with the surroundings. After entering, I rushed forward at full speed. The seven Blood Spirit Guards followed closely behind me, leaving a long trail of blood behind me.
Originally, the Blood Maple Forest wasn't that long. Moving at full speed, it took me less than fifteen minutes to reach the huge maple tree where I had met the Blood Spirit Guards. This should be the center of the Blood Maple Forest. Just as I was about to continue forward, there was movement in front of me. I raised my head and saw two figures moving through the forest. As they moved forward, they looked around cautiously. Weren't they the fatty and Wuyue?
Compared to when we parted, the fatty didn't change much, but Wuyue was in a sorry state. Her hair was in a mess and her clothes weren't neat. It was obvious that she had experienced a fierce battle. Even so, she was still holding Daozi's corpse tightly, not letting it get hurt.
I looked into the distance. There wasn't any movement behind them. Lu Zhenyang shouldn't be chasing after us.
I heaved a sigh of relief and hurried forward.
Before I could be cautious, the two of them had already noticed the movement here. They didn't look at me, but at the seven Blood Spirit Guards. They instantly stopped in their tracks with a panicked expression.
However, when they saw me standing in front of the Blood Spirit Guards, the panic on their faces turned into confusion. It was obvious that they didn't understand why I was with the Blood Spirit Guards.
The fatty was the first to run over. He pointed at the Blood Spirit Guards and asked, "Third Baby, what … What's going on?"
I briefly told the fatty about using the Devil Refining Gourd to control the Blood Spirit Guards. When Lu Zhenyang used the Chiyou Axe to control the Blood Spirit Guards in Chiyou's Shoulder Mound, the fatty was also there. Thus, he didn't need me to explain to him. He immediately understood and was delighted. "Since the Blood Spirit Guards are following orders, they should be able to stop Lu Zhenyang and the Celestial Masters from Dragon Tiger Mountain, right?"
I shook my head. "Not necessarily.
Lu Zhenyang already had the power to deal with the Blood Spirit Guards when he was in Ju Ye. Now that his cultivation has increased, even though the Blood Spirit Guards are strong, it will still be difficult for them to deal with him.
Moreover, he has the Chiyou Axe. I'm not sure if the Blood Spirit Guards will make a move. "
Only then did the fatty realize the problem. The smile on his face disappeared and he asked me with a bitter face, "Then what do we do now?"
I pondered for a moment before replying, "It doesn't matter if it's possible or not. Let's leave the Blood Spirit Guards here and order them to obstruct Lu Zhenyang's group. We'll continue forward and avoid meeting them for the time being."
The fatty naturally listened to me and Wu Yue didn't have any objections. Thus, I raised the Monster Refining Gourd in my hand and said to the seven Blood Spirit Guards, "Guard this place. Apart from the three of us, kill anyone who enters Blood Maple Forest!"
After saying that, the seven Blood Spirit Guards knelt on the ground. It was unknown whether they understood or not.
The situation was urgent, and I didn't have time to do anything else. I brought the fatty and Wuyue forward and headed for the exit.
After moving forward for a distance, I turned around and saw that the Blood Spirit Guards didn't follow us. They should have understood my order. I heaved a sigh of relief and asked about the situation with Lu Zhenyang and Mount Longhu.
The fatty told me that an hour after I entered the Blood Maple Forest, just as he was anxiously asking me about the situation, the three Yang God Celestial Masters and Lu Zhenyang from Dragon Tiger Mountain suddenly appeared from behind. After seeing them, they immediately walked over.
Lu Zhenyang was obviously concerned about the Monster Refining Gourd. He stared at the fatty and was about to make a move to force the fatty to hand over the Monster Refining Gourd. Seeing that the situation wasn't right, Wuyue immediately went forward and fought with Lu Zhenyang.
As for the three Yang God Celestial Masters of Mount Longhu, it was obvious that they had come for Wuyue. However, the strange thing was that they didn't make a move. Instead, they saw Wuyue continuously retreating under Lu Zhenyang's hands. They even advised Lu Zhenyang to stop.
The people of Mount Longhu and Lu Zhenyang obviously had some sort of agreement. Although Lu Zhenyang was arrogant, seeing that the fatty and Wuyue didn't have the power to resist, he didn't force them and stopped.
Seizing this chance, the fatty grabbed Wuyue and rushed into Blood Maple Forest. He sent a message to me as he braced himself and rushed forward.
I didn't know if Lu Zhenyang and the Celestial Masters of Mount Longhu were afraid of the Blood Spirit Guards, or if they thought that they were going to catch a turtle in a jar, so they didn't chase too much. That was why they managed to escape here and successfully met up with me.
After listening to the fatty, I couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Starting from the Yinshang Royal Tomb, Lu Zhenyang had killed many Celestial Masters of Mount Longhu, including the younger brother of the current Celestial Master Zhang. Mount Longhu had actually let go of such a huge grudge and joined hands with him. From this, it could be seen that Mount Longhu had a big plan.
It was a pity that they didn't know that they were asking a tiger for its skin.
Although Mount Longhu was powerful, Lu Zhenyang wasn't a reasonable person. I knew this better than anyone else.
However, what was Mount Longhu seeking this time? If they really succeeded in the end, it would only benefit Lu Zhenyang.
While I was thinking, we had already passed through half of Blood Maple Forest and arrived at the group of statues outside.
After arriving here, the fatty exclaimed in surprise. It was obvious that he had also noticed that this place was different from the Zephyr Mound. He turned to look around.
On the other hand, Wuyue lifted his head and looked at the cave guarded by the statues. He suddenly put down Daozi's skeleton and lifted his head to look at me. "Mister Zhou, I have a favor to ask."
I was stunned. Before I could react, Wuyue continued, "The cave in front should be where we are going next.
According to what my husband said earlier, his soul should be in there.
The thing that Mister Zhou is looking for should also be in there.
Both of you, please take my husband's corpse with you and continue forward. If there is a chance to escape from this place, I only ask that Mister Zhou take my husband's soul and corpse with you … As for me, I will stay here and do my best to stop the enemies behind me. "
She had said so much in one breath, so she must have made up her mind. However, I didn't understand. Daozi's soul was clearly in front of us. If she continued forward, she would be able to reunite with her husband very soon. Why did she suddenly choose to give up?
I looked at Wuyue and was about to ask her what was going on, but Wuyue spoke again. "Don't try to persuade me, Mister Zhou.
The people from Mount Longhu are here with that thing. As long as it's here, I won't be able to escape.
I don't want the Daoist priest to see me in such a sorry state. You should leave quickly. Although the Blood Spirit Guards are magical, they won't be able to stop Lu Zhenyang for long. "
That thing?
What thing?
Could it be that Mount Longhu had specially prepared a magic tool to deal with Wuyue? Why did her expression become so miserable when she mentioned that thing?
I looked at Wuyue and hesitated.
To be honest, although I didn't understand what she meant, it would be best for the fatty and I if she stopped us. It was just that since we were travelling together, there was some friendship between us. I didn't want Wuyue to get hurt.
Seeing that I couldn't make up my mind, Wuyue smiled bitterly and said, "I'm already satisfied that I've come this far.
My purpose for coming here is to see my husband again. Now that my goal has been achieved, I have nothing to worry about.
Moreover, returning to Mount Longhu is my destiny … Mister Zhou, please hurry up and don't care about me anymore. If you delay any longer, Lu Zhenyang and the people from Mount Longhu will catch up. I'm afraid you won't be able to leave even if you want to … "
Wuyue's face was full of sorrow, but her words were resolute. I knew that I couldn't persuade her. Just as I was about to grit my teeth and leave, the fatty suddenly turned around and walked towards the 81 statues behind him.
"Fatty, what are you doing?"
I asked subconsciously when I saw the fatty's movements.
The fatty didn't look back. He had already walked into the bluestone path in the group of statues. He didn't stop and replied as he walked, "Senior Wuyue is too pessimistic. We came in together, so let's go down together.
Third Baby, don't you see that there are so many statues here?
I want to set up another Ten Terminal Formation here. After the people from Mount Longhu and Lu Zhenyang break through Blood Maple Forest, I'll trap them here!
I don't know how they broke through the Ten Terminal Formation outside, but they must have used a magic tool like the Measuring Sky Ruler. I want to see if they have the magic explosion to break through the formation again! "
Ten Terminal Formation?
I was stunned when I heard that. Then, I reacted and said in surprise, "You know how to set up the Ten Terminal Formation?"
I was in disbelief. It was obviously the fatty's first time seeing the Ten Terminal Formation. After studying it for a short while, he actually mastered the Ten Terminal Formation?
Hearing my question, the fatty shook his head. "I didn't really master it.
However, the principle of the Ten Terminal Formation is actually very simple. The difficult part is the materials used to set up the formation. These statues in front of me are natural materials. I don't need to prepare and refine them. I can use them directly. So, it's not difficult to set up the Ten Terminal Formation. "
So that's how it is!
Fatty, this fellow, was really a genius in array formations.
Although he said it in a simple manner, I knew that the details were definitely not simple.