Chapter 55

Cursing inwardly, Lin Tian did not hesitate for a moment and quickly ran, using the Two Instruments Step to flee into the distance.

He really did not expect that the Spirit Threshold Scorpion would actually chase from one side of the canyon to the other, showing such tenacity.

A fierce roar echoed, and the Spirit Threshold Scorpion leaped down from the rock wall.

"Bang!"

The Spirit Threshold Scorpion landed on the ground, causing the entire ground to tremble as if an earthquake had occurred. Many old trees bowed under its monstrous body, crushed and broken.

Soon, Lin Tian was taken aback again. The Spirit Threshold Scorpion was not only massive in size but also surprisingly fast. Despite pushing the Two Instruments Step to its limit, the distance between them was still closing.

"Wind Shock Sword!"

Lin Tian gritted his teeth and swung his sword backward.

The clanging sound of metal filled the air as dense sword shadows rushed toward the Spirit Threshold Scorpion. Then, Lin Tian fled without looking back.

This sword strike was merely to increase the distance between him and the Spirit Threshold Scorpion.

"Find a place to hide."

Lin Tian thought to himself.

He rushed forward, the old trees on both sides quickly receding.

Suddenly, a black claw emerged from the side, covered in beast fur. It belonged to a third-level medium-grade demon beast, the Black Tongue Pig.

"Get out of the way!"

Lin Tian raised his hand and slashed forward.

With a惨叫, the Black Tongue Pig's claw was severed by Lin Tian.

Behind him, the sound of thuds continued as the Spirit Threshold Scorpion's eight legs moved swiftly, stirring up dust on the ground.

Lin Tian glanced back, leaped forward, and kicked the Black Tongue Pig toward the Spirit Threshold Scorpion.

The Black Tongue Pig let out a mournful howl and then slammed into the Spirit Threshold Scorpion.

"Roar!"

The Spirit Threshold Scorpion, enraged, revealed sharp blades on its front legs and pierced the Black Tongue Pig's body.

By this time, Lin Tian had already fled far away.

The sky gradually darkened, making the Dark Forest even more gloomy.

"Brother, can I open my eyes now?"

The little girl asked weakly.

"Xiao Zi, be patient, just a little longer."

Lin Tian replied.

The danger had not truly passed yet; he could still sense the Spirit Threshold Scorpion's aura approaching.

Looking around, Lin Tian suddenly saw a tall mountain in the distance.

"There might be a place to hide there."

Lin Tian thought.

His speed increased, and a faint silver glow flashed beneath his feet.

"Rustle."

"Rustle."

"Rustle."

Strange sounds came from behind the old trees, making Lin Tian alert.

While running, he kept a wary eye on his surroundings.

After about ten breaths, a strange wind blew, and a giant centipede rose from the side, its dense legs causing Lin Tian's heart to chill.

"Fourth-level demon beast, the Face-Eating Centipede!"

Lin Tian's heart sank.

It was like the rain pouring down on a leaking roof; this was how Lin Tian felt now.

The Face-Eating Centipede let out a strange hiss, its body coiling like a snake toward Lin Tian.

"Fire Fist!"

Lin Tian sidestepped and punched out, sending eighteen fiery fist shadows.

Of course, he did not expect such an attack to harm the fourth-level demon beast; it was just to buy time for his escape.

The fiery light briefly obscured the Face-Eating Centipede's vision, and Lin Tian quickly rushed forward.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

His speed was fast, and he darted through the old forest like a shadow in the darkness.

Soon, Lin Tian felt despair. Within half an hour, more and more demon beasts gathered behind him, all fourth-level, nearly a dozen in total.

"What the hell is this Yin Soul Flower!" Lin Tian was frustrated: "Forget it, if I'm truly cornered, I'll have to discard it."

The Yin Soul Flower was important, but his life was more important.

Time passed, and Lin Tian gradually felt his strength waning.

"Brother..."

The little girl heard Lin Tian's weak breathing and called out softly.

"It's fine, you can open your eyes soon."

Lin Tian reassured her.

Although he said this, his mood was heavy. The thuds behind him continued, and the old trees on both sides snapped like a sandstorm was brewing.

The sky had completely darkened, and a full moon hung in the sky.

"This moonlight doesn't match the scene."

Lin Tian mused.

His speed was fast, and behind him, over a dozen demon beasts were in pursuit. If not for their internal conflicts, he would have been caught long ago.

After running a bit further, Lin Tian finally gritted his teeth and carefully took out the cloth bag.

"Try throwing out half a leaf."

Lin Tian thought.

After nearly an hour of continuous running, occasionally using the Wind Shock Sword to maintain distance from the demon beasts, and the previous battle with Luban and others, he was almost exhausted. He opened the small cloth bag, carefully cut a piece of the Yin Soul Flower's leaf with the Return Origin Sword, and threw it behind him with a sword wind.

The black leaf floated in the wind, and all the demon beasts were taken aback.

"Roar!"

"Growl!"

Over a dozen fourth-level demon beasts pounced on the black leaf.

This scene made Lin Tian's eyes widen. What was this Yin Soul Flower that made these demon beasts so obsessed?

Shaking his head, Lin Tian increased his speed.

The demon beasts began to fight over the black leaf, temporarily abandoning their pursuit of Lin Tian. He put the cloth bag away, took a deep breath, and headed toward the mountain in front of him.

About a quarter of an hour later, he reached the mountain.

The mountain was slightly brighter, and not far away was a cave. The entrance was not too large, making it hard for most demon beasts to notice. Lin Tian, panting, struggled into the cave and collapsed onto the ground.

"Xiao Zi, you can open your eyes now."

He said, untying the sleeve at his waist and placing the little girl down.

The little girl opened her eyes and saw Lin Tian's pale face, immediately showing a worried expression. She knelt beside him, grabbing his sleeve and asked anxiously, "Big brother, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, just a bit tired."

Lin Tian smiled.

This smile was forced. Looking outside the cave, Lin Tian felt his vision blurring, similar to the last time outside the Array Master Guild. His spirit and energy were severely drained. He was not surprised; surviving the pursuit of over a dozen fourth-level demon beasts was a miracle, and such severe depletion of spirit and energy was to be expected.

"Xiao Zi, don't run around, stay here."

Lin Tian said weakly.

His eyelids grew heavy, and he could no longer hold on, falling asleep involuntarily.

"Big brother? Brother?! Brother!"

The little girl pushed Lin Tian hard.

Seeing no response, she became very anxious, thinking something had happened to Lin Tian. Tears streamed down her face. Struggling, she pressed her head against Lin Tian's chest, and only after feeling his heartbeat did she relax, taking a deep breath.

The eleven-year-old girl, though naive, knew some basic things.

Lying on Lin Tian's chest, the little girl was very obedient and quiet.

Looking around, she gazed out of the cave, at the beautiful night sky.

"The moon is so beautiful."

The little girl muttered.

The moon was full, and silver light spread, enveloping the world in a silver glow.

The silver moonlight even shone into the cave.

Staring at the full moon, the little girl's eyes were pure and focused. Gradually, her beautiful pupils changed, widening slightly.

After a few breaths, the little girl's expression changed.

It no longer looked like that of a child.

Standing up beside Lin Tian, her black hair flowed like a waterfall, reaching her waist, gently dancing in the night breeze. At this moment, her eyes were no longer lost, no longer hesitant, and no longer pure, but instead, they became steady and profound.

"Every year on this day, it's such a hassle."

The little girl muttered to herself.

"Rustle."

"Rustle."

"Rustle."

Strange sounds echoed, and outside the cave, a large demon beast head appeared, staring straight into the cave.

Then, more and more demon eyes lit up, filled with bloodlust, greed, and cruelty.

The demon beasts that had been pursuing Lin Tian, after a brief pause, had now caught up. Among them were the Spirit Threshold Scorpion, the Face-Eating Centipede, the Fire Demon Dog, and even a fifth-level Demon Python.

The fifth-level Demon Python, with its tongue flicking, coiled into the cave.

Its eyes were cold and evil, staring intently at the sleeping Lin Tian.

Like a predator eyeing its prey, the Demon Python slowly approached Lin Tian.

"Go away."

At this moment, a cold voice rang out.

The little girl turned her head, her pure eyes turning cold, sweeping over the Demon Python and the other demon beasts outside the cave.

The fifth-level giant snake inside the cave trembled, blood oozing from its mouth, and its eyes lost their light in an instant. At the same time, all the demon beasts outside the cave trembled, their bloodthirsty eyes filled with fear, and they all retreated in an instant, disappearing without a trace.

Only the corpse of a fifth-level demon beast remained.

The little girl turned back, her gaze falling on Lin Tian. She suddenly noticed a jade pendant on his chest, bent down, and picked it up.

"Nine Yang Martial Hall, Lin Tian..." The little girl muttered, a strange smile appearing on her lips: "Interesting."

She placed the jade pendant back on Lin Tian's chest, grabbed the back of his collar, and with a flash of light, the two disappeared from the cave.

In the next moment, outside the Dark Forest, a gentle breeze blew, and the little girl reappeared.

She put Lin Tian down, raised her left hand, and a light circle appeared around him, quickly fading.

Looking at the sleeping Lin Tian, the little girl squatted down, her right hand touching his chest. A faint light flashed and quickly entered Lin Tian's body.

"I owe you one."

The little girl said softly.

Her voice was still clear, not much different from an ordinary eleven-year-old girl, but it had a strange quality.

Staring at Lin Tian, a gentle breeze blew, and the little girl silently disappeared from the spot.