Chapter 80

Qin Wentian's figure moved as swiftly as lightning, dashing into the nearby forest. The rustling sounds continued, but the people chasing him soon stopped, giving up on the pursuit. After all, they still had other matters to attend to.

Yan Yuhan's speed was also extremely fast as he ran forward. He waved to the people on either side and said, "Stay close."

Everyone nodded silently, and everything proceeded quietly.

Time slowly passed, and the group had already ventured deep into the Dark Forest from the Royal Hunting Ground. Here, demonic auras were rampant, and many people slowed down, advancing cautiously.

Mu Rou had already dismounted and killed a demonic beast, extracting the beast core with a clean and swift motion. These noble children often went through some trials with their elders from a young age, so they were well-versed in hunting.

"Demonic aura." At this moment, Mu Rou suddenly lifted her head and looked into the distance. Without any hesitation, she turned and ran. She had long learned to judge the level of danger in the Dark Forest by the intensity of the demonic aura. This demonic aura was something she could not resist, so she decisively fled to the side.

As she just escaped, a terrifying wave of heat rolled over, and the ancient trees on both sides seemed to catch fire. Soon, several fierce demonic beasts appeared in her line of sight. These demonic beasts had lion bodies, but their heads were even more terrifying. Their bodies were as hard as rock, yet there was a faint glow of flames.

Star Beast, Fire Rock Lion.

These types of demonic beasts can grow by absorbing star power containing flame energy. They are born with rock-like bodies, making them extremely powerful and formidable.

Moreover, Fire Rock Lions are extremely aggressive and bloodthirsty.

They fiercely pursued Mu Rou, who ran at full speed. However, she soon discovered that there was also a powerful demonic aura in the direction she was fleeing.

"Chu Ling." Mu Rou saw a figure in the distance, struggling against a pack of demonic wolves, looking extremely desperate and on the verge of being overwhelmed.

Besides Chu Ling, another group was also battling demonic beasts, including Qin Yao and some people from the Xueyun Kingdom.

Mu Rou dashed toward Chu Ling. Before she reached her, her second star soul, the Storm Star Soul, activated, making her speed extremely fast. In an instant, she was near Chu Ling, and with a swift hand, she unleashed a powerful wind blade that tore apart a demonic wolf.

"No need for your help." Chu Ling said coldly, but her movements did not stop.

"Powerful demonic beasts are coming, let's go quickly." Mu Rou shouted, but it seemed too late. She was soon surrounded by several Fire Rock Lions, which the demonic wolves had held her back from escaping.

"You deliberately harmed me." Chu Ling's face turned pale when she saw the Fire Rock Lions. The auras of these Fire Rock Lions were likely at the fifth level of demonic beasts, equivalent to the third realm of the Wheel Pulse stage. These star beasts might have the strength of the fifth or sixth realm of the third realm of the Wheel Pulse stage.

A burst of fierce flames spewed toward them. Mu Rou's face was grim, and a storm enveloped her body. Her movements were extremely agile, and she avoided the flame attack, moving close to the Fire Rock Lions. These demonic beasts had extremely strong defenses, and with her strength, she could not shake them unless she directly hit them.

While the two were struggling, Yan Yuhan strolled out, looking at the battlefield with a smile.

"Yan Yuhan, why don't you help?" Chu Ling shouted when she saw Yan Yuhan, but he smiled and said, "Should I help you or Mu Rou?"

"Mu Rou hates you a lot, so don't cling to her." Chu Ling said coldly, and then she screamed, nearly being attacked.

Mu Rou's expression stiffened. She and Chu Ling used to have a very good relationship, but she never expected that Chu Ling would hate her so much because of Qin Wentian.

"Ha ha." Yan Yuhan seemed in no hurry to act, and he said, "What conditions do you promise me?"

"Fifty star meteorites from the second heaven, I will give them to you." Chu Ling cursed Yan Yuhan in her heart. This bastard was extorting her at such a critical moment, while Mu Rou did not speak and continued to fight.

At this moment, a strong wind swept by from a distance, and a figure appeared, rushing to Mu Rou's side. Dragon roars echoed as he unleashed a punch, directly striking a Fire Rock Lion.

"Bang!" The terrifying force sent the Fire Rock Lion flying, showing the power of the Dragon Subduing Fist.

"Is it him?" Mu Rou's face lit up as she recognized the figure. It was a man wearing a Qilin mask. Although he had changed his clothes, his figure and the Dragon Subduing Fist he used were unmistakably Qin Wentian.

Chu Ling also noticed Qin Wentian's appearance, surprised that the Qilin man from Dream City would show up at this time. She didn't know which academy he belonged to.

"I'll take care of it." Qin Wentian's voice was low, and he used the Nine Heavens Kunpeng Technique. Mu Rou saw a series of illusions, and the demonic wolves could not withstand his attacks. Even the Fire Rock Lions, if hit by Qin Wentian, would suffer severe injuries. The Dragon Subduing Fist, a human-level divine skill, unleashed terrifying power in his hands, leaving everyone in awe.

Qin Wentian used divine essence formed from the fifth heaven's star power, making his attacks extremely powerful.

Yan Yuhan's face turned grim when he saw this. It was him, the man from Dream City who specialized in hunting the Knight Alliance.

In just a moment, only the most ferocious Fire Rock Lion, equivalent to the sixth realm of the Wheel Pulse stage, remained in front of Qin Wentian.

"Roar." The Fire Rock Lion let out a deafening roar and charged at Qin Wentian.

At this moment, Qin Wentian did not dodge but charged directly at the Fire Rock Lion without using any technique.

"Die." A deep voice came from Qin Wentian's mouth, and he unleashed a powerful palm strike. The palm force was unpredictable, combining hardness and softness, and with a crack, the Fire Rock Lion's skull shattered, and it fell silently.

"Amazing." Chu Ling was stunned. This man was at the fifth realm of the Wheel Pulse stage, yet he possessed such terrifying combat power, capable of killing a sixth realm of the Wheel Pulse stage martial cultivator.

Yan Yuhan's expression was sharp, and the palm force seemed somewhat like the Thousand Hands Seal, but not quite.

Mu Rou, however, remained calm. She had sparred with Qin Wentian many times and knew he was extraordinary. She moved swiftly, helping Chu Ling clear the surrounding demonic wolves, quickly cleaning up the battlefield.

On the other side, although Qin Yao's battle had not ended, she was not in danger.

"Bang." At this moment, a powerful sword intent suddenly erupted from Yan Yuhan's body. He took a step toward Qin Wentian, and a killing aura roared toward him.

Qin Wentian turned around, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

"Hum." Yan Yuhan's body rushed toward Qin Wentian, and the sword aura grew stronger, as if enveloped in a terrifying sword storm.

"Bang." Qin Wentian's feet trembled, and he dashed toward Yan Yuhan. Infinite divine essence surged into his five wheel pulses, and the roaring sound was extremely terrifying.

"Zzz..." Yan Yuhan pointed forward, and a sword formed from his finger, piercing toward Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian's body moved like willow fluff, narrowly avoiding the sword aura as it approached.

"Hum." Yan Yuhan sneered, and his hand trembled, instantly unleashing five fingers, the sword aura tearing through everything.

At the same moment, a terrifying sound came from Qin Wentian's wheel pulses, and his body suddenly shifted. His palm, carrying a terrifying hurricane, struck toward Yan Yuhan, like a storm.

The two attacks collided, and the palm prints were torn apart. Qin Wentian was pushed back, and Yan Yuhan's body was also shaken, feeling his blood surge. When he looked at Qin Wentian again, his eyes were filled with intense killing intent.

Qin Wentian looked down at his chest, where his clothes were torn by the sword aura. If he had not retreated quickly, the sword aura would have injured him. Yan Yuhan's strength at the seventh realm of the Wheel Pulse stage was not easily defeated.

At this moment, more figures appeared, and Qin Wentian looked around, stepping back to the side. He glanced at Qin Yao, who had already resolved the trouble and continued moving forward.

"No..." At this moment, a scream came, making Qin Wentian's expression tremble. It was Qin Yao's voice.

He rushed over, and soon his gaze fixed, his body trembling.

In Qin Wentian's field of vision, there was a black castle. The castle was enormous but exuded a sinister aura, as if it never saw the light of day. The deep and dark castle gates were made of black iron, giving a heavy and oppressive feeling.

However, outside this castle, there was an enclosed training ground. In the training ground, a group of terrifying demonic beasts were attacking a middle-aged figure. The middle-aged man was covered in blood, his hair disheveled, but his eyes still had a glint of determination.

"Father." Qin Yao screamed.

"Father." Qin Wentian took a deep breath, trying to remain as calm as possible.

Yan Yuhan and the others had followed Qin Yao all the way. Was this to make Qin Yao reach this place and witness such a cruel scene?

Was this battle prepared for Qin Yao?

What was Chu Tianjiao's purpose?

Yan Yuhan, Chu Ling, Mu Rou, and many others had arrived, looking at the ancient castle ahead.

"The legendary Black Castle." Mu Rou whispered. The Black Castle, a place for imprisoning death row inmates, was said to be located in the Dark Forest. Once inside, there was no escape.

The middle-aged man was Qin Yao's father, and thus also Qin Wentian's father.

Thinking of this, Mu Rou walked to Qin Wentian's side and said softly, "The Black Castle is a heavily guarded place, with no way out. However, Qin Chuan is outside the Black Castle, which might be a trap. Don't fall for it."

Qin Wentian's heart trembled. It turned out Mu Rou already knew his identity.

This was indeed a trap, but why did Chu Tianjiao set such a trap?

He didn't understand, and his heart burned with anger.