Chapter 7: Silent Ridge

The shrill cries of birds swooping through the forest echoed from deep within the mountains, occasionally accompanied by the startled shouts and curses of young people.

His caution stems from a fear of encountering other types of spirit beasts

Qin Lie stands alone in the face of adversity

Damn it! Tu Ze has finally changed his demeanor. It seems this wretched place is the den of those vile creatures. We cannot linger here for long; we must break out as soon as possible! Otherwise, if those beasts continue to gather, it will truly become a problem

The deep snow peaks and glaciers are one of the forbidden zones of heaven and earth. It is rumored to be abundant in many rare spiritual herbs and cold crystals, all of which are extraordinary treasures and are the coveted cultivation materials for martial artists

"By maintaining our formation through stillness, we can hold our ground. However, once we begin to break through, I fear we will be unable to withstand the collective assault of the Shadow Electric Eagles?" A seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, with a fiery figure, clad in sleek black leather armor, carrying a quiver on her back and wielding a longbow, spoke with a spirited and commanding tone, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling.

The shadowy electric carvings and the seven young men were evenly matched; if this entanglement continued, it was likely that both sides would suffer heavy losses, ultimately leaving only one or two individuals alive, or a few carvings.

After the heavy rain, the mountain roads are muddy and slippery, and the air is exceptionally fresh

The seven members stand united; as soon as one of them is electrocuted, the other six immediately exert all their efforts to protect their companion, even at the risk of injuring themselves.

Fool! What do you want to do

Since ancient times, places where rare spiritual herbs grow have often been guarded by fierce creatures. This is also true for the Snow Peaks and Ice Peaks, which are home to numerous high-ranking ferocious spiritual beasts. Even the most formidable warriors seldom venture there; when they traverse the extreme cold mountain ranges, they actively choose to avoid provoking those powerful spiritual beasts.

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The reason for this is that deep within the mountains, there are several towering snow peaks and glaciers from m.hetushu.com, which remain perpetually frozen. These snow peaks and glaciers continuously release a chilling coldness, and this coldness spreads, causing the surrounding mountains to also become icy and cold.

At the forefront stood a young man with a robust physique, wielding a crimson long knife. His long black hair flew wildly, and as he swung the knife, dazzling arcs of red light emanated from it, exuding an extraordinary presence

"Little brother, do not come any closer; it is too dangerous here. Quickly, get as far away as you can! The Shadow Electric Sculpture only harbors hatred for our seven, and it may not concern you. Leave at once!" Just as Tu Ze was preparing to break through, he suddenly noticed a stranger approaching. After a brief moment of distraction, he hurriedly shouted to prevent Qin Lie from coming closer.

Amidst the crowd's exclamations, Zhuo Xi retracted her long, elegant legs and glared with her almond-shaped eyes, filled with anger, "Where did this little brat come from? Do you really want to rush in here and seek death?"

Are you out of your mind?

Are you looking for trouble

Where did this fool jump out from

In front of more than forty shadow electric eagles, removing the beast cores of their kind completely enraged them, causing them all to become hysterical

Good! Including Zhuo Xi, everyone responded with a roar, preparing to fight to the death to break out of the Silent Ridge

The majestic and mournful cries of the eagles suddenly echoed from the deeper recesses of the Silent Ridge. Before long, around ten shadowy eagles came soaring in with fierce shrieks, joining the fray of the attack

Whoosh whoosh whoosh

However, the deeper one goes into the frigid mountains, the colder and more desolate it becomes

After enduring the trials of heavenly thunder for many years, how could a body capable of channeling the power of the thunder from the Nine Heavens fear the lightning unleashed by a first-tier spirit beast?

Gazing at the mountain road along the way, recalling the map etched in his mind, as he saw the secluded ridge where the shadowy electric carvings were taking place drawing ever closer, Qin Lie gradually reined in his excitement, focusing his attention and becoming increasingly cautious.

The seven individuals were convinced that Qin Lie was doomed without a doubt. They clearly understood that even after the Shadow Electric Eagle tore Qin Lie apart, it would still pursue them. Therefore, they did not look back and made every effort to distance themselves from the vicinity of the Shadow Electric Eagle's lair, hoping to seize a glimmer of survival.

Is he trying to buy us time with his life? What a lovely little fellow, thank him for us. What are we still waiting for? Why aren't we breaking through?!

Those areas are where martial artists frequently engage in activities. The martial artists of the Nebula Pavilion, along with many small factions affiliated with the Nebula Pavilion, such as the Ling family, almost annually operate in regions far from the Snow Peak Glacier

Brother Tu, rest assured

Moreover, it is merely for the beast core of a first-tier spirit beast

In the dense shadows, the intense blue lightning, like a net, crackles with a chilling sound that sends shivers down one's spine

Leaving Yaoshan, Qin Lie proceeded deeper into the mountains, his pant legs covered in mud, yet his small face bore a hint of excitement

The seven individuals almost simultaneously displayed expressions of unbearable witnessing, certain that Qin Lie would soon be torn to shreds, his flesh and blood completely devoured by the shadowy figure.

A group of young individuals gritted their teeth and shouted, each one exuding a calm demeanor, suggesting that they had all been tempered by the trials of battle, and were certainly not inexperienced novices.

The seven individuals stood there like wooden chickens, while Tu Ze and the others felt somewhat mentally disturbed, looking at Qin Lie as if he were a madman

Damn it! Tu Ze spat out the fur from the corner of his mouth, brandishing a long knife that created streaks of light. He cursed, saying: "What bad luck to run into these gregarious, flat-haired beasts. Everyone, huddle close, and whatever you do, don't spread out. If anyone dares not to save their companion first, I will skin them alive!"

Similarly, the Shadow Electric Carving cannot swiftly eliminate a person in one go, suggesting that this battle is likely to continue for some time

It's doomed

Whoosh whoosh whoosh

At that moment, Qin Lie, who also recognized the precarious situation, suddenly stepped out from behind the tree and silently walked towards the seven individuals

Zhuo Xi! We have no choice; if we do not break through, we will only be consumed to death! Who knows if there are more beasts coming our way? If we continue to wait, our situation will only become more perilous!" Tu Ze shouted fiercely, his expression resolute as he declared, "Everyone, prepare to break through with me!"

With those five eagle corpses present, this battle cannot end well; either all seven will be torn apart and crushed, or more than thirty shadow electric eagles will be completely annihilated

Amidst the furious curses of the seven, Qin Lie approached a tragically deceased Shadow Electric Eagle, extending his finger to forcibly extract the beast core from its forehead. Ignoring the astonishment of Tu Ze, Zhuo Qian, and the others, he proceeded to target the remaining Shadow Electric Eagles, swiftly removing the beast cores from the other four spirit beasts in the blink of an eye

Wuwu

Half an hour later, a mountain ridge adorned with ancient trees gradually came into view. The trees stood about ten meters tall, their branches and leaves dense, obscuring the brightness of the sky and rendering the mountain ridge somewhat shadowy.

The edges and peripheral areas of the Extreme Cold Mountains are also home to a considerable number of spiritual herbs, with spiritual beasts active in the region. However, their levels are not very high, and their distribution is quite scattered. To seek out spiritual herbs and hunt spiritual beasts requires a significant amount of effort, as well as a degree of luck.

More than thirty shadowy electric sculptures, each over two meters long, with gray-brown fur, hooked beaks, short wedge-shaped tails, claws resembling anchors, and a blue-green rhomboid crystal on their foreheads, shimmering with electric light and continuously releasing eerie blue lightning

The true Extreme Cold Mountain Range is vast, stretching for thousands of miles. Many peripheral areas of the Extreme Cold Mountain Range are not cold; there are some special valleys where the climate is like spring all year round, making them very suitable for the cultivation of spiritual herbs and medicinal plants

Behind an ancient tree, Qin Lie squinted his eyes, observing the fierce battle between the seven young men and the shadowy electric carving. After watching for a while, he realized that the situation for the seven young men was not good

Beside the seven warriors, five shadowy electric eagles have already been pierced by sharp weapons and fallen to the ground, their feathers and blood scattered everywhere. The seven individuals are also covered in numerous wounds, indicating that this battle has been ongoing for some time.

How greedy must a person be to risk their life in order to seize a beast core

After all, he is just a fifteen-year-old boy. After years of monotonous training, being able to leap through the forest in a single moment brings him immense joy, as if all the fatigue in his body has been swept away.

Seven warriors, both male and female, are all at the Body Refinement stage, and they are quite young. Their garments are exquisite and luxurious, and the weapons in their hands are infused with spiritual energy, clearly indicating that they are high-grade spiritual artifacts. It is evident at a glance that they come from distinguished backgrounds

Definitely save the companions first

Qin Lie turned a deaf ear, merely smiling at Tu Ze, and continued to walk over with steady steps

The Shadow Electric Eagle is merely a first-tier spirit beast, equivalent to the strength level of a martial artist in the Body Refinement Realm. Depending on the size and the strength of the beast's body, there may be some variation in its power. However, even the most powerful Shadow Electric Eagle cannot reach the power level of a martial artist in the Opening Origin Realm

Tu Ze and others suddenly realized that at a critical moment, it was still the woman and Tu Shu who remained calm and ruthless. Without further thought, they immediately moved swiftly, no longer looking at Qin Lie, who was surrounded layer upon layer by shadowy figures like gray clouds, and they fled from the Silent Ridge as quickly as possible

This is Silent Hill

In the eyes of Qin Lie, the shadow electric carving, which is the trump card of lightning power, poses no threat to him, no matter how powerful it may be

As expected, all the shadow electric carvings went into a frenzy, even abandoning Tu Ze and the others, howling as they charged towards Qin Lie alone, intent on tearing him to pieces.

The shadowy electric carving bird spiraled in the air, agile and swift. It first launched an attack on the warriors below with the lightning from its forehead beast core. Once those warriors were struck and paralyzed by the electric shock, the shadowy electric carving birds would immediately swoop down, using their hook-like beaks and anchor-like claws to tear apart the flesh of their prey, causing those individuals to scream in agony as their skin and flesh were ripped apart

Lingjia Town's Medicine Mountain is merely a branch of the Extreme Cold Mountain Range, located at the very edge of the mountain range

Qin Lie raised his eyebrows, immediately realizing that there were martial artists engaged in battle with shadowy electric carvings deep within the Silent Ridge. Without further thought, he accelerated rapidly, charging straight towards the high slope of the ridge

Over the years, he has devoted all his time to cultivating the Heavenly Thunder Strike, never breaking his own routine, and has been extremely reclusive

The Silent Ridge should be approaching soon, the first level of the shadowy electric carving, I hope it will not disappoint me

The Shadow Electric Carving, a gregarious spirit beast, is known for its vengeful nature. Once a kindred is slain, it will relentlessly pursue vengeance without rest or respite.

Under the towering ancient trees, a line of seven young warriors stood back to back, wielding swords, curved bows, silver hammers, and other weapons. Their clothes were tattered, and their arms and chests were stained with blood. They raised their heads and brandished their weapons, engaging in a life-and-death struggle against the shadowy electric eagles circling above.