Serpent Ancestor

Although it could be explained by the cultivation techniques of the two, facing so many dangers without a single mistake, with every move perfectly executed, was truly unbelievable!

Xu Hei asked himself, if it were his first time breaking into this place, he certainly couldn’t have done it like this.

”Could it be that these two have ventured here before and already have some understanding of this place?”

”If that’s true, why pretend not to know?”

Xu Hei became alert.

Xu Hei continued to deal with the ghost vines attacking from behind as per their previous agreement, but he remained more vigilant.

After advancing for a while, Ji Qing quietly transmitted a message, ”Husband, this journey is going too smoothly. Could it arouse this person’s suspicion?”

Wei Wudao replied, ”Don’t worry. The Nine Nether Moon Technique we cultivate is inherently sensitive to ghostly entities. It’s no surprise to eliminate these little ghosts! Besides, if it were truly like the first time we broke through, where we both got injured, would you still feel comfortable letting this person follow behind?”

Ji Qing fell silent for a moment.

”The three of us joining forces to break through this path was part of the original plan. We haven’t deceived him. As for any unforeseen changes along the way, that’s beyond my control,” Wei Wudao continued to transmit his thoughts....

Thus, the three of them fought their way through, forcibly clearing a path. After about half a day, the attacks from the ghost vines noticeably slowed down.

”It seems the ghost vines have been mostly cleared,” Ji Qing said with a smile.

”Don’t let your guard down. I still feel something’s not right,” Wei Wudao said with a serious expression.

Without his reminder, Xu Hei also sensed the unusual atmosphere.

The decrease in the number of ghost vines didn’t necessarily mean they were all cleared; there was another possibility: there was something stronger ahead, forcing even the ghost vines to retreat.

”Anyway, with these two leading the way, if there’s real danger, I can always run,” Xu Hei thought to himself.

The three continued forward, and gradually, the black mist in the sky thinned, and the howling of the eerie wind weakened.

At the end of their line of sight, the thicket finally ended, revealing a flat and open plain. At their speed, it would take at most half an hour to cross it.

”We’re finally almost out!” Ji Qing exclaimed.

Wei Wudao took out eight ghost banners, surrounding himself with them. Xu Hei also summoned two flying swords, unfurled the Night Demon Wings, and quietly hid the sword-shaped jade talisman in his sleeve.

The closer they got to the exit, the more cautious they needed to be.

At this moment, the nearby wind sounds disappeared, eerily quiet, and the ghostly entities on both sides were completely gone. Even the faint sense of being watched from afar had vanished.

Since entering the Land of the Moon, Xu Hei had never felt so at ease.

Something unusual was happening, and Xu Hei immediately heightened his alertness, preparing to burn his primordial spirit if necessary, and extending his divine sense further than before.

Just then, Wei Wudao in front suddenly performed a hand seal, and the eight ghost banners in his hand spun rapidly, forming a large formation that protected him and Ji Qing.

Although Xu Hei didn’t know what was happening, he also activated his strongest defense.

”Boom!!!”

In an instant, the eerie wind surged, the ground shook, and the once-thin black mist thickened in the blink of an eye, covering the sky and earth, making it impossible to see one’s hand in front of their face.

The ground trembled incessantly, as if a massive flood dragon was churning the earth below.

The next second, Xu Hei saw a bright red ghost vine burst out from the ground, lunging towards the two in front, its tip adorned with sharp, spiral teeth, resembling a fierce beast rather than a plant!

But Wei Wudao and Ji Qing were prepared. The ghost banners swayed, and their figures turned transparent, emitting overwhelming ghostly energy, merging with the black mist and transforming into ghostly apparitions.

”Not good!”

Upon seeing the thick ghost vine, Xu Hei’s expression turned horrified, instantly understanding everything.

”It’s one of the ten ancient ferocious creatures, the Demon Blood Vine!”

”This ferocious creature has a strong craving for flesh and blood, especially fond of preying on ancient beasts. There was once a place overrun by Demon Blood Vines, leading to the extinction of ancient beasts there, and it took more than a dozen late-stage Divine Transformation cultivators to eradicate them!”

”The Demon Blood Vine has incredibly strong vitality; as long as it absorbs blood, it can recover, making it nearly impossible to eradicate. A mature one can even contend with a late-stage Divine Transformation cultivator, making it unbeatable!”

Xu Hei’s mind immediately recalled the records about the Demon Blood Vine.

This creature had long been extinct on the Divine Continent Star, with only a few samples preserved in places like Medicine King Valley. Unexpectedly, there was a Demon Blood Vine in the Land of the Moon.

And seeing the two’s seemingly premeditated actions, Xu Hei understood even more why they chose to travel with him.

Clearly, they intended to use him as bait to attract the Demon Blood Vine’s attention, allowing them to escape.

”Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Two more Demon Blood Vines burst from the ground, lunging towards the two who had turned transparent. Although Wei Wudao and Ji Qing had ghostified, becoming ghost-like, they couldn’t hide from the Demon Blood Vine’s sense of blood.

The first time they came here, they suffered a great loss, losing half of a Nether Mammoth before successfully escaping, which is why they thought of using Xu Hei as bait to make their escape.

”Whoosh!”

Xu Hei didn’t hesitate, immediately retreating. Being at the rear, he didn’t have time to rush out, so he could only retreat from the thicket first.

But just then, a ghost vine appeared beside him, lunging straight at him. Normally, this ghost vine wouldn’t be able to harm Xu Hei, but coincidentally, it collided with a Restriction.

”Buzz!!”

The Restriction emitted a strong light, forming a vortex that spread instantly. Xu Hei’s speed sharply decreased, his feet felt like they were in a quagmire, and the surrounding space seemed to freeze, as if trying to encase him in ice.

As for the ghost vine that triggered the Restriction earlier, it had already been frozen and obliterated.

”You seek death!”

Xu Hei’s eyes flashed with ferocity as he summoned the sword-shaped jade talisman.

This was a talisman left to him by Li Changge. Originally, he didn’t dare to casually take out the Demon God Cauldron, fearing Li Changge might have tampered with it.

But in the Land of the Moon, where divine sense was completely isolated, the other party couldn’t possibly use it to locate him or exert influence.

”Swish!”

The sword-shaped jade talisman shot into the sky, transforming into an extremely sharp Sword Qi, instantly breaking through the Restriction, then charging forward relentlessly towards the two fleeing figures, its speed akin to teleportation.

The Sword Qi rampaged, breaking through several Restrictions in succession, even slicing a gash in the Demon Blood Vine along the way. Nothing could stop it!

”It’s Li Changge’s Taiyi Sword Qi!”

”Damn it!”

Wei Wudao and Ji Qing were horrified, their faces pale. They had already used a secret technique to escape the Demon Blood Vine’s pursuit, but before they could leave the tiger’s mouth, the Sword Qi caught up, threatening their very lives.

”How could Li Changge give you a strand of Taiyi Sword Qi? It’s impossible!”

Wei Wudao’s face was ashen, his eyes bloodshot, staring intently at the strand of Sword Qi, seemingly unable to believe that Li Changge would do such a thing!