Mythical Cultivation

Chapter 152 Escape

At this crucial moment of life and death, a massive pagoda suddenly appeared, blocking the four men's fierce attack from the black dagger. Standing as steady as Mount Tai, the pagoda was as solid as a rock, completely withstanding the dagger's fierce attack.

At the same time, Wu Ming unhesitatingly summoned his long-treasured Mother-and-Child Flying Ring, a top-grade magical instrument he rarely used. Due to its exceptional rank, it rarely saw use, but today, it was perfectly placed. The Mother-and-Child Flying Ring instantly transformed into two dazzling lasers, swiftly meeting the ferocious attack. At that moment, Wu Ming was pleasantly surprised to discover a towering pagoda blocking the enemy's attack. Instantly, he realized Huang Hao had intervened in time to save him.

Huang Hao's injuries had clearly healed, and he had regained his formidable strength. With the enemy's attack successfully blocked, Wu Ming acted decisively, commanding the Flying Rings to launch a relentless assault on the gray-robed youth. With a single whoosh, the Flying Rings transformed into a streak of lightning, fiercely slashing down in front of the gray-robed youth. Despite the youth's protective magical device, the Flying Rings' incredible power pierced through his defenses in mere breaths, poised to deliver a crushing blow.

The gray-robed youth had expected his attack to be a formidable threat, even for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage. After all, he had already condensed his spiritual roots. Though only at the initial stage, his strength was far superior to that of a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Condensation. However, he had never expected his attack to be easily blocked! Even more devastating, the opponent's weapons were two flying rings, each of such incredible power that it was undeniable. In just two breaths, his defenses were breached, filling him with fear. Fortunately, his previous injuries had been healed by the elixir, and he had returned to his peak strength, allowing him to withstand the attack with ease. The moment his defenses were breached, he quickly retreated, simultaneously placing three layers of defense in front of him with his fingers, finally barely blocking the attack from the mother and child flying rings.

"Huang Hao, you're okay now. You made us worry for nothing." Wu Ming said with a smile to Huang Hao standing beside him.

"Yeah, we were really scared just now. We thought you were going to collapse." Zhao Xiaohai on the side also echoed.

"Thank you for your timely rescue. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made it out alive," Huang Hao said to the four men with a look of gratitude. In fact, he was secretly thankful for their timely arrival. If they hadn't arrived, he would have had a very hard time escaping unscathed. Although he had some backup plans, they were only for survival. If he had to use them, they would undoubtedly have severely damaged his vitality. Therefore, he would never use them unless it was absolutely necessary. Therefore, he said these words to express his gratitude to the four men.

"But now's not the time to discuss this. Let's eliminate the enemy first," Huang Hao continued. The four nodded in agreement. After all, the gray-robed youth before them was the most dangerous enemy, and only by eliminating him could they ensure their safety. With that, the four of them summoned their own magical weapons and launched a joint attack on the gray-robed youth. Five brilliant, multicolored sword beams pierced the sky, shooting towards him with fierce momentum.

The gray-robed youth saw his strongest attack was neutralized, his goal unfulfilled, and his recovery time already halfway gone. Now, facing the onslaught of the others, he knew if he didn't leave, he might not be able to. He wasn't a pedantic person; there was no need to sacrifice himself for the sake of revenge for his fellow tribesmen. It would be better to retain his useful body and avenge his people later. Therefore, the most urgent task now was to stop the attack and then escape.

He took a deep breath, channeled his inner energy, and used all his strength to propel the flying sword beneath his feet. Simultaneously, he formed a seal with his hands and cast a defensive spell, attempting to fend off the attacks of Wu Ming and his companions. However, facing the combined force of Wu Ming and his companions, his defensive spell was instantly shattered.

At this critical moment, the gray-robed youth did not panic. He quickly adjusted his body shape and cleverly avoided several direct attacks from the sword lights. Despite this, two sword lights still hit his body, causing him to spit out blood.

However, this also bought him time to leave. He turned the flying sword and quickly flew away without any hesitation.

Wu Ming and his companions were startled. They had expected the enemy to fight to the death, but unexpectedly, he chose to flee. It seemed that this person was not a reckless person. However, they did not relax and continued to pursue the gray-robed young man with their flying swords.

Unfortunately, the young man possessed the ninth level of Qi Refining, at least one level higher than Wu Ming and his companions. Despite their relentless pursuit, he slipped out of sight after several miles, vanishing without a trace. Ultimately, Wu Ming and his companions had no choice but to abandon the pursuit.

"Thanks to you for coming in time today, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable. Thank you!" After finding a safe place to settle down, Huang Hao expressed his sincere gratitude.

"There's no need to thank me between us. You've helped me out in times of trouble many times," Wu Ming quickly replied. In fact, Huang Hao had indeed lent Wu Ming a hand several times during his training trip, providing him with considerable assistance.

The conversation between the few of them was endless, and before they knew it, half a day had passed. Everyone was excitedly recounting their experiences and encounters in the secret realm.

Huang Hao couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as he heard Wu Ming and the others describe the fierce battles they had witnessed between the cultivators and the demonic beasts. Nearly ten thousand cultivators battled tens of thousands of demonic beasts for treasures—such a spectacular spectacle made Huang Hao's blood boil. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, lamenting that he hadn't witnessed or participated in such a thrilling scene himself. What a shame!

Huang Hao also shared his experience after entering the secret realm. He told everyone that he arrived directly at the center of the inner domain upon entering the secret realm, which made the other four people envy his good luck.

In contrast, they had to slowly make their way from the Outer Realm, one step at a time, consuming a considerable amount of time and overcoming countless hardships and dangers. Huang Hao's experience not only gave Wu Ming and the other four a deeper understanding of the Inner Realm, but also made them realize that the actual situation might be far more complex than documented, requiring them to be extremely vigilant in order to better cope with the dangers ahead.