Ling Tian Sword God-Chapter 686 - 684: Break Free _1

"Who would have thought Black Stone Beasts would be in this secret passage?"

All the experts' expressions changed. The Black Stone Beast was an extremely rare Exotic Beast; they had only read about it in books. They never expected such creatures to be living in this secret passage.

"Although a Black Stone Beast is tricky to deal with, we have many experts here; there's no need to fear it."

Duan Qingxu shook his head. The Top Sky Apex Strong cultivators here numbered eight or nine in total. Though Black Stone Beasts were tricky, they weren't much of a threat in front of so many experts.

However, just as his voice faded, the dark area ahead stirred again. One black shadow after another emerged—two, three—until finally, more than ten Black Stone Beasts appeared before them.

"So many!"

Seeing so many Black Stone Beasts, everyone was aghast. They swallowed hard, their expressions quickly turning grim.

"I told you this secret passage wasn't reliable, but none of you believed me! Now look, it's a dead end, just as I said! We're all going to die here with no proper burial!" Seeing so many Black Stone Beasts emerge, Yin Tianxiao said, his face grim.

"No one forced you to enter. You insisted on following, so who's to blame?" Liu Feiyue shot Yin Tianxiao a sarcastic glance.

"You can still turn back," Ling Chen added with a cold smile. "Since Family Head Yin regrets entering the secret passage, you can return the way you came. If you're lucky, Shentu Yan might not have found the entrance yet, and you could save your life for a while."

"Alright, everyone, this is not the time for infighting."

At this moment, the Family Head of the Dragon Hidden Clan spoke up. He frowned and said, "Going back is impossible. Family Head Yin, there's no need to harp on the past. The most important thing now is to work together and figure out how to get past these numerous Black Stone Beasts."

Hearing this, Yin Tianxiao became noticeably more subdued. Although he still wanted to pick a fight with Ling Chen, he didn't want to incur public wrath.

"This secret passage is narrow. If a large-scale fight breaks out, it will undoubtedly collapse. We cannot fight recklessly." The Family Head of the Dragon Hidden Clan, while carefully fending off the Black Stone Beasts' attacks, said without hesitation.

"Master Long is right," the Family Head of the Night King Clan nodded. "If we can't control our power and end up destroying the secret passage, we'll truly be trapped like turtles in a jar, with no escape."

Everyone agreed but couldn't help frowning. It was easier said than done. With so many Black Stone Beasts, who could guarantee they could control their power once a chaotic battle erupted? After all, Black Stone Beasts were no pushovers and couldn't simply be slaughtered at will.

"I have an idea, though I'm not sure if it's feasible."

Just as everyone was at a loss and feeling rather frustrated, Ling Chen's voice suddenly rang in their ears.

"Sect Leader Ling Chen, what brilliant idea do you have?" The Clan Leaders of the major hidden Aristocratic Families all brightened up and asked eagerly.

"Black Stone Beasts excel in defense; their bodies are as hard as iron. A direct confrontation is definitely out of the question." Ling Chen shook his head, a keen light glinting in his eyes. "Besides, our objective isn't to battle the Black Stone Beasts to the death, but to escape this secret passage safely."

"My plan is this: everyone forms a long column. One or two of our strongest attackers will act as the 'dragon's head,' using their full power to break an opening through the Black Stone Beast pack. Once an opening is made, those behind will immediately follow, continuing to attack the Black Stone Beasts and pass through at full speed. At the rear of the column, one or two of our strongest defenders will act as the 'dragon's tail,' fending off any counterattacks from the Black Stone Beasts."

Upon hearing Ling Chen's words, everyone began to seriously consider his plan and its feasibility. After all, they could not afford to fail. If they were to fail, they would all plunge into an irredeemable abyss.

"I think Ling Chen's method is feasible." The speaker was the Clan Leader of the Dragon Hidden Clan. He nodded thoughtfully. "Black Stone Beasts have extremely high defense. Having lived underground for years, they know this environment like the back of their hand. If we get bogged down by them, even if some of us manage to escape, others will inevitably be trapped."

"Exactly. Time is of the essence. Since we have an idea, let's quickly finalize the details: who will be the 'dragon's head' and who will be the 'dragon's tail.' Delays could lead to unexpected problems." The Family Head of the Night King Clan looked at Ling Chen with considerable admiration. That Ling Chen could remain composed in such a crisis and quickly devise such a plan had significantly changed his opinion of the young man.

"Senior Sister Feiyue and I will be the 'dragon's head.' All Myriad Dao Sect disciples will follow behind me. Master Feng Chibai and Master Duan will form the second wave of attack. Master Long and the other Family Heads will form the 'dragon's tail.'"

Ling Chen thus made the assignments.

"I have no objections."

"I agree as well."

"Then let's do it that way."

Everyone exchanged glances, nodded in agreement, and then quickly moved to form a long column.

Once everyone was in position according to Ling Chen's plan, Ling Chen stood at the very front. He exchanged a look with Liu Feiyue, and then, with a CLANG, drew the Red Sky Sword from his waist.

Gazing at the Black Stone Beasts surging towards them, a sharp glint flashed in Ling Chen's eyes. The Red Sky Sword in his hand suddenly swept out through the air.

A flash of Sword Light, like a meteor, struck the nearest Exotic Demon Beast, sending it flying. Immediately after, Ling Chen swung his second strike. This sword blow enveloped the space ahead, searing everything and forcibly carving a path of Flames between the Black Stone Beasts. Ling Chen's sword trajectory was perfect, striking precisely into the gaps between the Black Stone Beasts and forcibly tearing their formation apart.

"Heavenly Moon Wheel!"

Liu Feiyue attacked immediately after Ling Chen. Her Sword Light transformed into a rotating Lunar Wheel that ricocheted off more than ten Black Stone Beasts, knocking them back.

"Go!"

Ling Chen, at the head of the column, roared as his body shot forward like a laser. He swung the Red Sky Sword in his hand at an extremely high frequency. Sharp sword qi continuously slashed at the Black Stone Beasts, erupting in brilliant sparks.

Following behind Ling Chen and Liu Feiyue, the Young Master of Myriad Dao and the other Myriad Dao Sect disciples wore grave expressions. Each Black Stone Beast was equivalent to an extremely defensive Top Sky Apex Strong cultivator, capable of instantly killing them.

ROAR! ROAR!

Thrown into disarray by Ling Chen and Liu Feiyue's sudden fierce assault, the Black Stone Beasts soon recovered. They all roared in fury and lunged forward, pouncing.

Feng Chibai and Duan Qingxu, positioned further back, quickly launched a second wave of attacks to cover the group's passage through the secret passage.

Although the group numbered forty to fifty people, everyone moved quickly. Furthermore, the Family Heads of the hidden Aristocratic Families guarding the rear were also powerful. Thus, within a few dozen breaths, the group broke through the Black Stone Beasts' encirclement.

However, upon seeing Ling Chen and the others escape, one Black Stone Beast suddenly howled. Immediately after, all the Black Stone Beasts seemed to go berserk. They violently slammed their bodies against the rock walls on both sides of the secret passage. The entire passage began to shake violently, rubble rained down, and cracks rapidly spread across the walls.