Chapter 29

Although he was dozens of steps away, hiding in the bushes, Wei Changfeng still felt no sense of security. He knew that many powerful martial artists could sense the presence of their opponents through even the slightest hint of aura, and prepare for defense or attack in advance. The other party might not be that strong, but he could not be careless. While lowering his head to avoid the other's gaze, he immediately held his breath and consciously relaxed his tense muscles. Once a person becomes nervous, their heart rate accelerates. Fortunately, the man in the green robe did not suspect anything and quickly turned his gaze away. "Continue on, everyone, be careful!" He said in a deep voice, then led the way down the right fork of the waterway. This was the confluence of several streams, where multiple small streams converged from different directions. Due to the gradually rising terrain of the canyon and the lush vegetation, those unfamiliar with the area would have no idea where these streams led. The man in the green robe, however, was not wandering aimlessly; his choice was clear and direct. The other six gray-robed martial artists followed closely behind, silent and disciplined, each agile and robust. The group moved quickly, and their footsteps soon disappeared. Wei Changfeng emerged from his hiding place and looked thoughtfully in the direction the group had gone. He had a vague feeling that these seven martial artists had a specific purpose for being here. They were neither hunters nor herbalists, and they were very different from ordinary treasure hunters. They looked like members of a sect or gang, with uniform clothing and equipment. After a brief moment of hesitation, Wei Changfeng decisively decided to follow them and find out what was going on. The risk of doing so was undoubtedly great. If he were discovered, he could end up in a dire situation with no way to repent. However, Wei Changfeng had never been timid. His caution was only due to his own weakness, but once he made a decision, his resolve would not easily waver. He put away his hunting knife, tightened his backpack, and followed the stream to catch up with the group. During the pursuit, Wei Changfeng's steps became agile. He skillfully avoided the vines and branches spanning the stream, stepping on the wobbly rocks with light and nimble movements. Remarkably, the noise he made was minimal, and much of it was masked by the sound of the flowing stream. The techniques Wei Changfeng used were the Crane Stance and Fox Steps from the True Extreme Five Forms. After breaking through to the third level of the Body Refinement stage, the Crane Stance and Fox Steps had undergone fundamental changes, becoming even more agile and allowing him to maintain a flexible state for a long time. Without these skills, Wei Changfeng would not have dared to take such a risk. However, the stream became narrower, and the dense vegetation obstructed his view, making his movements increasingly difficult. The possibility of being discovered by the target was also gradually increasing. At this moment, Wei Changfeng heard a "splash" sound coming from ahead. He slowed his steps, left the stream, and stealthily approached the source of the sound from another direction. The sound of water became clearer, and soon a waterfall appeared in his line of sight. The water cascaded down from a cliff over a hundred feet high, pouring into a deep pool below. Even from a distance, he could feel the mist of water droplets. The seven martial artists he had seen earlier were standing on the rocks by the pool. The pool was nearly an acre in size, with clear, green water shimmering in the sunlight. The surrounding area was lush with green grass, and the scenery hidden deep in the mountains was quite beautiful. The leader in the green robe waved his hand, and his six subordinates quickly removed their bundles, taking out what looked like fishing nets and spreading them out. They then connected the nets together to form a large net, and hung sharp, hook-like spikes on the net lines. The man in the green robe held the large net and shouted, "Move!" At his command, the six gray-robed martial artists immediately spread out, standing at different positions around the pool, forming a semi-circle. In the next moment, they took out black, egg-sized pellets from their animal skin bags and threw them forcefully into the center of the pool. Boom! Boom! Boom! These pellets, about the size of eggs, looked unremarkable but exploded upon hitting the water, sending up towering columns of white waves! The explosions echoed continuously, reverberating through the deep canyon. Thunder Bombs! Wei Changfeng, hiding in the nearby bushes, was secretly surprised. Thunder Bombs, also known as Thunder Pellets, were similar to hidden weapons but contained explosive powder that could injure people. They were often used by martial arts sects in group battles. Interestingly, Thunder Bombs were initially a byproduct of failed alchemical experiments. Their power was not great, barely enough to deal with Body Refinement martial artists, and they were almost ineffective against Qi Condensation experts. Wei Changfeng was puzzled as to why these people were throwing Thunder Bombs into the pool. Could they be trying to catch fish? This guess seemed unreliable even to him. However, the answer was soon revealed. After the second round of Thunder Bombs, a large python emerged from the depths of the pool, roaring angrily! Roar! The python was entirely white, as thick as a barrel. It burst out of the water, raising its massive head over ten feet high, with a pair of blood-red eyes filled with rage! Pfft! The python suddenly opened its massive mouth and shot out a long stream of icy water, striking a gray-robed martial artist standing on the shore from a distance of dozens of steps. "Ah!" The gray-robed martial artist screamed, being knocked back several steps by the water jet. He landed heavily on the ground, his chest and face torn and disfigured, covered in a layer of white frost, with his blood frozen! Demon Beast! Wei Changfeng, who had witnessed the gruesome scene, finally understood. Demon Beasts had appeared on the ancient continent since ancient times, multiplying and spreading across all the mountains, rivers, and seas, making them their territories and homes. However, with the rise of the human race, powerful experts emerged, and major sects and schools rose to prominence, occupying most of the spiritual energy sources and launching a prolonged hunt against the demon beasts. This war, which lasted for thousands of years, ended with the defeat of the demon beasts. A few retreated to the most remote and desolate areas, while others were domesticated by the major sects. However, a thousand years ago, the ten major spiritual energy sources collapsed, and the spiritual energy scattered, leading to the disappearance of the once powerful sects. As a result, the number of demon beasts increased, and they reclaimed many territories. To humans, demon beasts were both a terrifying threat and a valuable source of materials. The bones, tendons, blood, skin, claws, and teeth of demon beasts had various uses, and their inner cores were extremely valuable! However, hunting demon beasts was not easy. The strength of demon beasts was divided into Lower, Middle, Upper, King, and Heaven ranks, corresponding to the Body Refinement, Qi Condensation, Innate, Spirit Transformation, and Void Stepping stages of martial artists. In reality, it was extremely difficult for Body Refinement martial artists to defeat a Lower Rank demon beast, as the latter often possessed innate abilities that could even challenge Qi Condensation experts in a desperate fight! The ice water jet from the white python instantly killed a Body Refinement martial artist, clearly an innate ability. Therefore, it was undoubtedly a demon beast, and a powerful one at that! With a single strike, the white python's confidence soared, and it turned its head toward another gray-robed martial artist. It opened its mouth and shot out a second water jet! "Break it!" At this moment, the man in the green robe shouted angrily, suddenly drawing his long sword. The three-foot-long blade swung in an arc, and a bright sword light shot out, shattering the water jet in mid-air and saving the gray-robed martial artist from death! Sword Qi! The man in the green robe was clearly a Qi Condensation expert! Seizing this opportunity, five gray-robed martial artists skillfully took out new Thunder Bombs from their animal skin bags and threw them with all their might at the white python. Boom! Boom! Boom! The new Thunder Bombs were twice the size of the original ones, with explosive power that was several times greater. The white python, caught off guard, was hit by at least four large Thunder Bombs, causing it to bleed and be covered in wounds. Roar! It roared in pain and anger, diving back into the pool, disappearing from sight. The man in the green robe's expression changed, and he immediately shouted, "Retreat!" However, his warning was a bit too late. Before he finished speaking, the pool was once again stirred, and a long python tail burst out of the water, sending thousands of bright water jets in all directions! Pfft! Pfft! Two gray-robed martial artists, unable to dodge in time, were instantly pierced by the water jets, spraying blood as they fell backward. "Ah!" Two other martial artists were struck directly by the python's tail, flying out like broken kites, with the sound of their bones breaking causing chills. Four gray-robed martial artists were killed in a single strike by the white python! Countless water droplets rained down, and the white python, having wreaked havoc, emerged from the pool again, rushing to the shore at an astonishing speed, and bit the last gray-robed martial artist! Crack! The martial artist did not even have time to scream before being torn in half by the white python! --- First update of the day, please vote, vote, and vote again! ... Mobile users, please visit http://m.piaotia.net

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