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The true purpose of Black Wind Old Monster's adventure was not merely to seek elixirs and medicines; rather, it was to enter Chaotic Valley to repair his magical artifact. Chaotic Valley was known for having genuine Refiners. Not only could one repair artifacts there, but one could also forge new ones. Thus, the prices for Alchemy materials and Refining Materials in Chaotic Valley were quite similar, which was a stark contrast to the prices outside.
Upon receiving this news, Dongfang Yunqing immediately informed Xunuo.
Listening to this, Xunuo began to calculate in his mind. His own Armor Artifact had been painstakingly crafted, yet its repair had yielded unsatisfactory results. Now, having unwittingly attracted the trouble of Black Wind Old Monster, it became imperative to possess the means for self-defense. If this journey went smoothly, the outcome would likely be a frantic escape upon their return.
Xunuo assessed their group of four; none stood a chance against Black Wind Old Monster. Only those who could run fast or barely withstand a single blow would have a chance at survival. If he could fully repair his Armor Artifact, their chances of survival would significantly increase. As Xunuo pondered these thoughts while on the road, he gradually approached Chaotic Valley.
At that moment, Qi Guoren suddenly signaled for the entire team to rest and recover their magical energy before setting off again. In this environment, Xunuo's magical energy replenished rapidly. Once his energy was fully restored, he noticed that the others were still meditating with their eyes closed. He approached Qi Guoren and inquired whether they had reached Chaotic Valley yet. Qi Guoren informed him that they were still about ten days away from Chaotic Valley but that this segment of the journey was the most perilous.
Upon entering Chaotic Valley, there were inns established by local powers. Although the fees were exorbitant, they were protected by these local forces. The journey leading up to Chaotic Valley was notorious for being a haven for robbers and ambushers. This area was conveniently located at a moderate distance from Chaotic Valley, and those who emerged from Mountain Valley would not take long to arrive here. Cultivators arriving after a long trek would already be exhausted and drained of magical energy, making them almost certain victims if ambushed.
Sure enough, after traveling for a day, Xunuo and his companions were suddenly alerted by Black Wind Old Monster's sharp howl. Immediately afterward, a burst of light erupted from a sand dune nearby. This light swiftly struck before the group and pierced through the entire team of Cultivators, leaving behind over ten bloody corpses on the ground before transforming into a crimson blade that vanished from sight.
Qi Guoren and Black Wind Old Monster leaped forward simultaneously, releasing their artifacts. Golden and blue beams of light shielded their team from behind. Suddenly, five figures appeared ahead of them, each summoning an artifact at once.
Xunuo stared in disbelief; artifacts were rarely seen before today. Now five Cultivators had emerged, each wielding an artifact that ominously pointed toward Xunuo's group. A chill ran down Xunuo's spine as he felt as if he had plunged into an ice cave; cold sweat threatened to break out.
However, Xunuo quickly assessed the situation. Among the five Cultivators, two were at Eleven Layers, two at Ten Layers, and one at Nine Layers. None possessed magical energy that could rival Black Wind Old Monster's. Under normal circumstances, they would be committing suicide by attacking like this. But with all five summoning their artifacts simultaneously, the momentum shifted entirely.
Xunuo quickly relayed some words to Dongfang Yunqing before quietly handing over the Water Attribute Flying Sword to him.
At that moment, one of the Cultivators, Yin Yi, chuckled darkly, "I didn't expect that an outsider Loose Cultivator would actually possess a magical artifact. Such occurrences have been rare for a long time. It seems you two are not ordinary either. I will grant you both a chance to escape; hurry and flee for your lives. Do not wait until I change my mind."
Dongfang Yunqing and Black Wind Old Monster, one cunning and the other ruthless, understood that they were in a life-and-death situation. Although it was only a ten-day journey to Chaotic Valley, without the cooperation of a team, they would be devoured alive by the Crimson Fire Ants on the way. If they managed to escape, the remaining members would be slaughtered in an instant. If they were pursued afterward, there would be no chance of survival.
Dongfang Yunqing replied coldly, "While we may not be able to match your strength, we can still take down one or two of you with our last breaths. If you five do not wish for mutual destruction, let us consider your previous attack a misunderstanding. Otherwise, we can only fight to the death, and the outcome is uncertain."
Another Cultivator burst into laughter upon hearing this. "You overestimate yourself; killing you will be as easy as turning my hand. Since you seek your own demise, do not blame me for being merciless."
Finished speaking, this Cultivator summoned his power. The crimson blade that had pierced through their entire group suddenly flared with red light, expanding to over ten feet in size. The other four also unleashed their powers, causing their floating magical artifacts to shine brightly.
Qi Guoren and Black Wind Old Monster felt despair but had no other choice. They quickly channeled their energy, causing their hooks and remnants of blades to also grow to over ten feet in size. Both sides appeared ready for battle.
The remaining cultivators had already activated their protective barriers and desperately infused defensive Talismans onto themselves. In an instant, the area was filled with flashing lights.
Under the cover of the dazzling lights, while the five opponents focused their attention on Qi Guoren and Black Wind Old Monster, no one noticed a black flash darting out from the crowd. It swiftly struck the Ninth Layer Cultivator across from them.
This Cultivator was completely unaware of the impending danger. However, another Eleven Layers Cultivator sensed something amiss and hurriedly activated his artifact to defend against it. Unfortunately, he was too far from the Ninth Layer Cultivator to provide effective assistance; he could only manage to swipe at the tail end of the incoming black flash, reducing its accuracy. The black flash sliced through the Ninth Layer Cultivator before transforming into an Apex Artifact and flying back into the crowd. Then, a figure clad in strange Armor Artifact emerged from within the throng, holding the Apex Artifact above his head.
The Ninth Layer Cultivator's face turned pale as he realized his left arm had been severed at the shoulder. Despite his severe injury, he remained vicious and pressed his severed arm against the wound while glaring at the Armored Monster across from him. "Whoever helps me kill this fiend will receive a share of my spoils."
Beside him, a Tenth Layer Cultivator chuckled darkly. "Even without your words, we intend to eliminate these people entirely. However, if there’s an opportunity for additional rewards, I am naturally willing to avenge you."
With that said, he pointed at his Golden Flying Sword. The sword buzzed ominously as it prepared to strike at the Armored Monster.
The Armored Monster was none other than Xunuo. Xunuo had thought that this time, the attack would be exceptionally covert, choosing the easiest target to strike. Little did he expect that due to his low magical power, he would be outpaced and thwarted in this ambush. This completely shattered Xunuo's calculations.
Xunuo believed that as long as he struck from the shadows and eliminated one opponent, then with Dongfang Yunqing on his side, they would have four people possessing magical artifacts. This would create a situation where they were evenly matched against their opponents, making the latter hesitant to act recklessly, perhaps even retreating. Even if it came down to a final battle, there was still a chance for victory.
However, failing to kill his opponent meant that the enemy retained absolute advantage. If a conflict erupted, the enemy could easily send one person to slaughter Xunuo's side, which lacked magical artifacts. Even if they did not die in battle, they would be trapped in this Desert Sea. The enemy had ways to venture deep into the Desert Sea alone, while Xunuo and his companions did not.
Thus, upon seeing the Tenth Layer Cultivator, Xunuo wasted no time and activated an Intermediate Flight Talisman, vanishing in an instant.
The Cultivator let out a sinister laugh and commanded, "Go."
The Golden Flying Sword quickly caught up with Xunuo and struck him with a resounding clash. Xunuo felt as if he had been hit by a charging bull. He tumbled through the air several times before regaining his balance, his blood surging within him. After checking himself, he found no injuries; even the spot where his armor had been struck showed no signs of damage. With a slight sense of relief, Xunuo flew away without looking back.
The Tenth Layer Cultivator snorted coldly. Producing an Intermediate Flight Talisman from his hand, he swiftly pursued Xunuo's fleeing form. The Cultivator who had been ambushed by Xunuo showed no hesitation either and activated a Flying Talisman to follow closely behind. In the blink of an eye, three figures vanished from sight.
Xunuo fled to avoid endangering his teammates. In such battles over magical artifacts, even collateral damage could render defensive talismans as fragile as paper. Therefore, distancing himself from his teammates during this artifact conflict was indeed the wisest choice.
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