The Invincible Supreme Medical God-Chapter 938 - 513: Soul Shadow
Yan Xiaobao also ensured that as they kept moving forward, they were very careful not to disturb the surrounding environment, staying far from the local King's and Queen's abode. He had no intention of making them feel threatened, so a mutual understanding formed between Yan Xiaobao and the beasts. As long as neither side opposed the other, they maintained a neutral relationship and pretended not to see each other.
"How far do we need to travel through this mountain range before reaching the Central Palace?" Yan Xiaobao curiously asked on the fifth day of their journey. He could feel they were going further and further away, but he had never been here before. Although leading this team, the true navigator was Deng Wu, the most familiar with the Sunset Mountains, having previously visited the Central Palace.
"We're about halfway up the mountain. When we reach the summit, we will need to head west, and then we should reach the Central Palace. Unfortunately, I think it will take approximately a week of walking before we get there. Furthermore, I'm concerned that the closer we get to the Central Palace, the more dangerous it will become. Remember, the Dragon Army has a route to the Central Palace. They might occasionally leave their Underworld to gather materials, train, or perform tasks. If we encounter the Dragon Army, we can't let them know we're going to the Central Palace. Though the palace might be abandoned now, it is the home of An Hee, and the Dragon Army is incredibly loyal to that cavern," Deng Wu continued, while Yan Xiaobao nodded in agreement.
Before harvesting Ancestor World Power from the laws of various worlds, the Dragon Army always obeyed An Hee's commands. It was clear they were willing to do anything for their master, which indeed could cause them some trouble.
Quieting down, the group continued traversing the dense forest when suddenly a beam of light shone ahead of them. A sense of danger descended upon the group, prompting them to gather behind Yan Xiaobao.
Yan Xiaobao stood at the forefront with Cai Jie and Deng Wu by his side. Behind him were Jo, Lao, Wang Ju Long, and Sha Yun, who lined up like diamonds in the distant Lao.
Powers surged within them. A shockwave filled with pure energy, energy so pure that Yan Xiaobao had never encountered anything like it before.
Holding his Ice Storm Sword in one hand and the Blood Sword taken from Cou Ling in the other, Yan Xiaobao formed a cross with the two swords in front of himself. With a shout, he propelled his martial power upwards, confronting the descending energy.
His martial power alone wasn't enough to block the incoming energy wave entirely, but it was sufficient to slow its advance and cause it to lose some strength. Consequently, Yan Xiaobao managed to block the remaining force with his two swords. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
"Maintain formation, advance slowly!" Yan Xiaobao took a step forward. Another shockwave approached him, and once again, it was blocked in the same manner.
From his Ice Storm Sword, a blizzard suddenly emerged from nowhere. Snow fell in the tranquil forest, while the sword in his other hand, emitting a hum, oozed a killing intent rising from within.
With one step forward, the Blizzard Prison obscured their attacker's view and shielded them from further attacks. Although more shockwaves began descending, none landed on Yan Xiaobao or his companions. The Snowstorm Prison once again proved its worth as the hidden attack within the Ice Storm Sword.
As they moved forward, the sound of their steps was masked by the heavy atmosphere brought by the Blizzard Prison, and they soon reached their attacker. Despite every attack being blocked by Yan Xiaobao, the closer they got, the more frequent the attacks became. As they got closer, he used martial power more frequently but still managed to ensure no one got hurt.
Beside him, Deng Wu and Cai Jie were doing the same, blocking the numerous ripples hindering their advance.
"Cease attacking!" Deng Wu suddenly shouted, his voice filled with surprise yet tinged with excitement. His words puzzled Yan Xiaobao, but upon listening, he withdrew the Blizzard Prison and now confronted their attackers face-to-face.
Once he stopped attacking, his expression turned awkward, soon breaking into a smile as he understood why Deng Wu had asked him to stop attacking.
"Cease attacking! We are the ones who saved you!" Deng Wu shouted, and his words shocked the figures in front of them, momentarily halting their aggression.
Despite their surprise, the people were not overly hostile. They stared at Yan Xiaobao and his party, and although initially hostile, they didn't continue their assault.
As someone approached from behind, the commotion could be heard, and soon a little girl emerged. This little girl was someone they remembered from the dungeon. She was extraordinarily beautiful; her skin like porcelain, her eyes completely black. She was the law follower of the clouds, continually tormented by the Dragon Army. It was evident she was one of the higher-ranked laws in the group, and her words clearly dictated the obedience of the others.
Upon seeing Yan Xiaobao and Deng Wu, the little girl's eyes widened considerably. Although they hadn't seen Yan Xiaobao before, they had all met Deng Wu. Due to his distinctive appearance, he was hard to forget. After all, not many men have blue hair.
"It's true!" she spoke with a tremulous voice and a smile on her lovely, delicate face. "It's them, our saviors!"
Upon hearing her words, the others who also recognized Deng Wu nodded. Their expressions no longer conveyed hostility but brimmed with excitement.
Though many laws were enthusiastic, the little girl seemed troubled.
"Though we appreciate your aid, we live alone in the Sunset Mountains. We are so far apart that humans never venture into our lands. Why are you all here? If you need help, we will assist you if we can," the little girl spoke sincerely, yet Yan Xiaobao and his friends knew that although her words were heartfelt, she clearly wasn't aware of their purpose here. If not seeking their help, why would someone delve so deeply into the Sunset Mountains?
"We are not here to seek your help..." Yan Xiaobao stated clearly. "We accidentally stumbled upon your territory. Our goal is to reach the Central Palace, where we have some tasks to complete. We happened to intrude unintentionally. We apologize and hope that the laws can now live peacefully," Yan Xiaobao sighed and bowed slightly to the little girl.
Seeing his gesture, the girl was taken aback, but she quickly gathered herself and nodded. "In that case, we will no longer disturb you," she said and turned, made some gestures with her hands, causing all the laws before Yan Xiaobao and the others to slowly vanish from sight, retreating back to the protection of the Sunset Mountains.
Observing the disappearance of the laws, Yan Xiaobao couldn't help but recall his many days in the Holy Dungeon. Gazing at the laws, Yan Xiaobao sensed a strange energy surrounding them. He couldn't help but remember their lies again and again, waiting to be killed time and again.
Seeing them again today, it was clear they had changed. Previously, the laws Yan Xiaobao encountered were gentle and kind; however, the ones he saw today were wary and hostile towards humans. Thinking about this, Yan Xiaobao couldn't deny missing them. After experiencing what they did, finding their sanctuary in the vast Sunset Mountains was natural.
"We have another two to three days of travel before reaching the Central Palace," Deng Wu said as he surveyed his surroundings and continued forward. Though they complied with the laws, they had no time to linger with them. The excitement in reaching the Central Palace was palpable, and they couldn't afford any delays.
The following days passed in a blur. Eventually, they reached the peak of the mountain. Upon reaching the summit, they continued moving eastward, edging ever closer to the Central Palace. On the third day, they finally caught sight of the two towers belonging to the palace.
Unfortunately, they also noticed that this part of the Sunset Mountains was teeming with experts guarding the area.
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