Chapter 85

Howl...

The loud howls of wolves rose and fell, and on the rocky mountain, the shadows of wolves were everywhere. However, the mountain was extremely steep, making it extremely difficult for the ordinary wolf pack to charge up. On the mountaintop, standing high above, Niu Geng's hands trembled as he continuously shot out various hidden weapons.

The Five Poison Palm technique had been used to poison these hidden weapons. When they struck the demonic wolves, even if the wolves didn't die from the poison, they would become paralyzed and easily fall to their deaths from the mountain. Zixiang also moved with a mysterious and profound footwork, her short knife continuously slashing, killing one hungry wolf after another.

However, with thousands of hungry wolves charging over, although they could rely on the natural defenses, the disparity in numbers was too great. Despite the fact that over two thousand hungry wolves had already been killed by the two of them, this was only a small fraction of the entire wolf pack.

The wolf pack was getting closer to the mountaintop. Looking down, the area was densely packed with hungry wolves. After such a long battle, the two of them had also consumed a lot of their energy. Although Zixiang was at the Body Tempering stage and Niu Geng was only at the Qi Cultivation stage, Niu Geng, with his Heavenly Maiden Scattering technique for launching hidden weapons, had killed far more hungry wolves than Zixiang. Despite the many hidden weapons prepared by Zhuge Xiang in the storage belt, they were almost exhausted.

Drenched in sweat, Zixiang moved with a mysterious and profound footwork, her short knife slaying one demonic wolf after another, but she found it difficult to stop the wolves from surrounding them.

Seeing that they were about to be completely surrounded by the wolf pack, Zixiang panted softly and asked Niu Geng, "Do you really believe that Zhuge Xiang and the others will come to save us? With thousands of hungry wolves, even if they come, it will be very difficult for them to break through, right? It's not as easy as breaking into the wolf den."

"Why do you have such doubts?" Niu Geng asked, his hands still moving without pause.

Zixiang had come from a world of deceit and intrigue. In her world and her values, there was only plunder, deceit, and betrayal. If she were in their position, she would never risk her life to save someone else. Therefore, she had a big question mark in her heart about whether Zhuge Xiang would really come.

This was the reason for her hesitation in staying behind. She originally thought that with her Body Tempering stage cultivation, she wouldn't be in any danger. But seeing the thousands of hungry wolves that almost covered the entire mountain, she no longer had confidence.

Niu Geng had always yearned for friendship and was willing to give unconditionally, even after being used for a whole year without any resentment. His personality was the complete opposite of Zixiang's. From Zhuge Xiang, Niu Geng had learned what true friendship was, so he had no doubt that Zhuge Xiang would come.

"Have you never thought that Zhuge Xiang might abandon us? After all, it's too dangerous here, and they have already gotten what they wanted. Will they really risk their lives to save us?" Zixiang turned her head and looked seriously into Niu Geng's eyes.

Could the Asura Sect have such sincere friendship? Zixiang couldn't even imagine it. Even in so-called righteous sects, there were many who would stand by and do nothing when others were in danger, let alone a demonic sect.

Zixiang wanted to see doubt and hesitation in Niu Geng's eyes, but she failed. Niu Geng's expression didn't change, and his hands continued to shoot out hidden weapons. He calmly shook his head and said, "He will come."

"Are you stupid? Putting your life in someone else's hands," Zixiang's tone suddenly became sharp, and she looked at Niu Geng with a mix of frustration and exasperation.

Niu Geng's values were completely opposite to hers, so she found his naive and laughable trust hard to accept. For some reason, she just couldn't stand him.

"Some people are worth trusting. If someone never trusts anyone, and there is no one in their life they can trust, then that person is the most pitiful in the world," Niu Geng turned his head and stared at Zixiang.

Niu Geng was honest and straightforward, but was he really stupid? Even someone as smart as Zhuge Xiang had been deceived by his appearance for a whole year.

Niu Geng's words made Zixiang pause. If there was no one worth trusting, then that person was the most pitiful in the world? These words seemed to strike a chord in Zixiang's heart.

If someone else had said this, Zixiang would have been wary of their motives, but Niu Geng, with his loyal and straightforward nature, made her feel no need to guard against him.

"Be careful!" Niu Geng's face changed. In the moment Zixiang was distracted, several hungry wolves pounced, baring their sharp fangs and claws. Niu Geng's hands trembled, and several heart-piercing nails shot out, piercing through the wolves' heads.

He pulled Zixiang behind him, looking down at the wolves that had already climbed up. The mountaintop was now only a few dozen square meters of space.

"Even if you trust him so much, he hasn't come yet," Zixiang said from behind Niu Geng. She didn't know why she was so determined to "correct" Niu Geng's values.

"Stay behind and don't move. Although your cultivation is higher than mine, as a man, I should stand in front of a woman," Niu Geng didn't respond to Zixiang's words. He reached into his waist and pulled out a scroll.

"What is that?" Zixiang was surprised. In this critical moment, what could this thing do?

The Speed Scroll was something Zhuge Xiang had given Niu Geng to save his life. Although its effect was short, it should allow him to sprint a considerable distance.

"Oh no, they can't hold on much longer," hiding the Swallowing Moon Hound, Zhuge Xiang and the others rushed out of the wolf den. Seeing the situation on the rocky mountain, Zhuge Xiang's face changed.

Without hesitation, Zhuge Xiang and the others sped towards the mountain. With the experience of breaking through the wolf altar, they moved very quickly this time.

Pulling out the Hundred-Refined Bow, an invisible wave suddenly emanated from Zhuge Xiang. His spirit, energy, and vitality all reached their peak. The wolf-tooth arrow on the bowstring even let out a clear, joyful sound.

The Weapon Intent skill, which Zhuge Xiang had learned in the altar, was truly powerful. This skill's practicality surpassed all others.

Weapon Intent (Beginner Level): Requires Body Tempering Stage 6. Various conventional weapons, attack +100%. Description: True masters can merge their souls with their weapons. With this skill, even if you haven't used a weapon before, you can become a master. Status skill, consumes 20 MP per second.

The Hundred-Refined Bow was a three-star magical weapon with an attack power of 60. This sudden doubling of power almost matched the power of the Slashing Blade. A sense of clarity emerged in Zhuge Xiang's mind, and he felt a connection with the Hundred-Refined Bow, as if they were one.

The Piercing Arrow shot out with unprecedented power. At 120 meters, it caused blood and flesh to fly and bones to shatter, clearing a 120-meter-long path.

"Arrow Intent!?" Even Lu Yuling, who usually remained calm, showed surprise and exclaimed softly.

Arrow Intent!? The power of Zhuge Xiang's arrow also stunned Zhang Kuang and Hua Nongying. However, Lu Yuling's words were even more shocking. Arrow Intent? For formal disciples of the Asura Sect, even core inner disciples, this was an extraordinary ability, something to be coveted.

Those who use bows can understand Arrow Intent, those who use spears can understand Spear Intent, those who use swords can understand Sword Intent, and those who use knives can understand Knife Intent. However, to reach this level, one usually needs to be at the Soul Transformation stage, where the divine sense is strong enough to support these intents.

A swordsman without Sword Intent, even if they reach the Reversion stage, is still a beginner. This shows the importance of Sword Intent, Spear Intent, and Knife Intent. However, Zhuge Xiang, at the Body Tempering stage, could understand Arrow Intent? If this news reached the sect, Zhuge Xiang's status would change dramatically.

Arrow Intent is very powerful and a lifelong ability, not a martial skill but stronger than martial skills. This ability is related to talent and comprehension. The appearance of Arrow Intent also has another layer of meaning that is enviable and hateful.

As mentioned earlier, whether it's Arrow Intent, Knife Intent, or others, one needs to reach the Soul Transformation stage to have a strong enough divine sense to support these intents. However, Zhuge Xiang, who hadn't even passed the heavenly tribulation, could understand Arrow Intent. This not only shows his unparalleled talent in archery but also indicates that his divine sense is naturally strong enough to support Arrow Intent. Such a person, once they reach the tenth layer of the Reversion stage, has a thousand times higher chance of breaking through to the Soul Transformation stage.

Such a genius in archery, with a ticket to the Soul Transformation stage, how would the sect cultivate and value him? It's self-evident. Now, Zhuge Xiang has such Arrow Intent, no wonder Lu Yuling and Zhang Kuang were stunned. Even if Zhuge Xiang had brought out a magical treasure, it wouldn't be as shocking as the appearance of Arrow Intent.

"Hurry up, we need to save them!" Seeing Lu Yuling and the others stunned, Zhuge Xiang, though understanding, urged them. Niu Geng and the others were in a critical situation, waiting for them to come to their aid.

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