Chapter 70

"Big Brother Ye Zhen, look, that figure is starting to circle in the sky again."

Following Meng Xiaoyue's gaze, several miles away in the sky, a figure began to circle and search, the search area not being very large, just over a hundred miles. However, this hundred-mile range precisely covered the path Ye Zhen and Meng Xiaoyue took when they left the Yin Mountains.

"It must be someone from the Lishui Sect!"

Ye Zhen punched a tree, his face filled with frustration.

For two days, that figure had relentlessly pursued them. Since the day before, after dealing with Jin Tai, that figure had been searching for them in the sky, and this person was extremely skilled.

They never ventured deep into the Yin Mountains, only patrolling the edges and possible exits. Occasionally, flying beasts would try to cause trouble, but they were swiftly killed with a few sword strikes. The flying beasts that operated at low altitudes were not of high rank.

Moreover, this person only moved a few dozen miles each day, sometimes even turning back, which put Ye Zhen in a difficult position. In the perilous Yin Mountains, with Meng Xiaoyue, Ye Zhen could only travel about ten miles a day.

This left Ye Zhen in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat.

If he retreated, the Yin Mountains were extremely treacherous, and with Meng Xiaoyue, Ye Zhen had few options. He could only choose a relatively flat area to leave the mountains, but once they left, the figure circling in the sky would definitely spot them.

If he advanced, they would be entering the heart of the Yin Mountains. At this point, Ye Zhen dared not venture deeper.

Ye Zhen felt that these days, venturing deep into the Yin Mountains was like dancing on the edge of a blade. He had intruded into the territories of several low- and mid-rank earth-class beasts, constantly teetering between life and death. Although he could avoid high-rank beasts with his ability to understand beast language, if his luck was a bit worse and he encountered a mid-rank earth-class beast, Ye Zhen and Meng Xiaoyue would face certain death.

Ye Zhen felt he couldn't delay any longer. If the figure in the sky called for reinforcements, Ye Zhen and Meng Xiaoyue would be trapped.

"It seems we have to take a risky move."

Carrying Meng Xiaoyue, Ye Zhen swiftly moved through the forest, searching for his target. Suddenly, a lightning marten flashed past him.

*Whoosh!*

Ye Zhen's movements were fluid, and he quickly pounced, immediately capturing the lightning marten.

His expression brightened, and Ye Zhen touched his storage bracelet, still somewhat hesitant.

Ye Zhen's plan was quite simple: he wanted to use the large jade pendant that the Lishui Sect could track, and attach it to a small beast to lure the pursuers away.

Although this method would definitely work, it had a fatal flaw.

The speed difference between Ye Zhen and the Lishui Sect's pursuers.

The pursuers could fly, and the figure in the sky was clearly faster than Jin Tai. Even if Ye Zhen could use the large jade pendant to lure the pursuers away for half an hour, an hour, or even two to three hours, how far could he run in that time?

In the forest, even if Ye Zhen used the Wind God Step to run at full speed, ignoring the presence of beasts in the Yin Mountains, he could only cover about a hundred miles in two to three hours.

However, once the pursuers in the sky realized they had been tricked, it would take them less than half an hour to search the entire hundred-mile area. At that point, Ye Zhen would still be in trouble.

Unless Ye Zhen had incredibly good luck, and the lightning marten could delay the pursuers for more than a day, he would have a chance to escape.

"No, the chances of success are too low!" After much consideration, Ye Zhen ultimately rejected this risky plan and continued to cautiously lead Meng Xiaoyue deeper into the Yin Mountains.

Suddenly, as Ye Zhen climbed a hill, the lightning marten in his hand began to cry out anxiously, its body trembling.

Ye Zhen was taken aback and then listened carefully.

"Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King... Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King... This is the territory of the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen's expression changed dramatically.

The Silver-threaded Demon Eagle was a low-rank earth-class flying beast, while the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King was a mid-rank earth-class beast. However, the most formidable aspect was that, despite being only a mid-rank earth-class beast, the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King's combat power rivaled that of a high-rank earth-class beast.

In fact, the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King's combat power was even stronger than that of a high-rank earth-class beast.

However, the most important aspect was its territorial nature.

The Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King was an extremely territorial beast. Even if its own kind intruded into its territory, it would immediately kill them.

This information was recorded in a bestiary provided to the disciples of the Qiyun Sect, detailing the characteristics, weaknesses, and methods to deal with common beasts on the True Xuan Continent.

"Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King... Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King..." As Ye Zhen repeated the name, a bold idea flashed in his eyes.

Could he use the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King to trap the Lishui Sect's pursuers?

If he succeeded, the pursuer would likely be severely injured or even killed.

Ye Zhen pondered deeply.

While he intended to use the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King to trap the pursuers, in reality, as a Second Rank True Essence cultivator, using a mid-rank earth-class beast that even Spirit Realm beings dared not provoke was like playing with fire.

One misstep, and Ye Zhen would be the one playing with fire.

He would be the one to fall into the trap before he could trap anyone else.

Ye Zhen was well aware of the danger, but once the idea formed, it grew uncontrollably. This might be his only chance to escape smoothly and perhaps even vent his anger.

However, the difficulty was also extraordinary.

But Ye Zhen was a half-forest king.

With the idea in mind, Ye Zhen carefully considered his plan. He first placed Meng Xiaoyue in a very hidden tree hollow, then slowly entered the territory of the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King, pausing and listening at each step.

Sometimes, the simple words of small animals in the mountains could provide Ye Zhen with important information.

For example, a conversation between a few snakes made it clear to Ye Zhen that the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King valued its airspace the most. If any flying creature dared to intrude, regardless of its strength, the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King would become enraged and immediately attack.

As a result, there were few birds in this area.

The Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King was indifferent to the land territory, rarely interfering. Even low-rank beasts like these snakes could live in the area, though they might eventually become the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King's food.

In other words, the low-rank beasts within the territory were considered food by the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King.

Occasionally, when a powerful beast that posed a threat to the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King intruded, it would fiercely attack.

In other words, as long as Ye Zhen concealed his aura and had decent luck, he would be safe on the ground.

From these small beasts, Ye Zhen also learned that the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King's nest was in a cave below the mountain peak.

Now the question was, how could Ye Zhen use the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King to trap the Lishui Sect's pursuers?

In other words, how could he get the large jade pendant that the Lishui Sect's pursuers could track to the vicinity of the Silver-threaded Demon Eagle King?

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