Chapter 8, Entering the Outer Circle

Tu Hong's father raised his hand and delivered two slaps, his hands like two steel plates, instantly causing the person's teeth to fall out, blood and flesh flying everywhere

He looked at the two cultivators with disdain and said, "You dare to come to this place, seeking death?"

Tu Hong's father casually mocked him, as he had just been struck by a blow from Xiong Er. Although he was not injured, he had lost the opportunity to enter immediately, which truly infuriated him.

Two cultivators were utterly terrified

Skinny monkey, who do you think you are? Are we looking for death? You are even more so looking for death!

Nan Baijiao said: "You speak!"

All cultivators are filled with surprise, which indicates that the great formation of the ruins is beginning to show signs of collapse. If one can find the weak points, it is certain that entry can be achieved

Crack!

Two cultivators have had enough, why should it be said that we are seeking death

Every cultivator is waiting, waiting for the great formation to reveal a flaw

Boom

The entire ruins are overgrown with trees and plants, all of which exhibit a yellow-green hue. The rich spiritual energy here allows the trees and plants to thrive even in darkness, although their growth is somewhat peculiar, with various strange and twisted forms. It is only when they are exposed to sunlight that the plants gradually begin to turn green

The two cultivators who came later were startled to see Tu Hong's father, as his appearance was too sudden

Nan Baijiao finally won a game, feeling happy, and no longer mocked Xiong Er

Xiong Er also said: "Alright, I will listen."

With a sullen expression, he looked on with a hint of reluctance. He did not dare to rush in immediately. With his strength, he could have broken through the defenses like Xiong Er did. However, considering that Jin Ye was present, he wondered if they might be lying in ambush inside. Once he entered, he could easily fall into a trap, and he was not foolish enough to take that risk

Cracks began to appear on the ground, and some large trees violently swayed before crashing down with a loud thud, sending up clouds of dust and creating a scene of chaos

I want to listen to something pleasant

The three waited for about a quarter of an hour, and Ye Shijin couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, saying: "I didn't expect the butcher to be so cautious. He probably won't come in for the time being, as he has guessed that we would be ambushing. Let's go! We need to make the most of our time; everyone knows the advantages of being the first to enter. Additionally, I have a suggestion regarding how to allocate things.

Ye Shijin and Nan Baijiao simultaneously retreated, as this fellow's Moon Wheel Axe still possesses considerable power

Ye Shijin suddenly said: "Old Bear, swing the axe in this direction! Hit harder!"

Nan Baijiao could not help but sneer, saying: "You want to kill him? Do you think you can? If neither I nor Lord Jin take action, who will win or lose is still uncertain!"

When he woke up, he found himself and his companions hanging from the branches of an ancient tree, while the frail figure hovered not far in front of him

Ye Shijin glanced at Nan Baijiao, and the meaning was very clear: the library is bullying people again

You, who are you... you, senior... you cannot do this...

He pointed to a location at the base of the defensive shield

Senior, you are magnanimous, please spare the junior, the junior...

The three individuals swiftly entered, and at that moment, the great formation still had some strength left. Just as the three entered, the crack closed up.

... ...

Xiong Er was a bit confused, but when he saw Nan Baijiao agree, he knew the problem was not significant. Nan Baijiao was such a shrewd person; if she agreed, he would basically not suffer any losses. He said, "Alright, I will follow your lead"

Tu Hongfu is a very insidious person. He directly employs special methods, and his appearance gives no indication of his cultivation level. To any cultivator, he seems utterly unremarkable, while cultivators are all proud and arrogant individuals. How could they possibly tolerate such words

... ...

Suddenly, Tu Hongfu moved, and this movement was terrifyingly swift. The leading man had not even reacted when darkness enveloped him, and in an instant, he was knocked unconscious, not even knowing how Tu Hongfu had struck him.

Xiong Er said: "No problem"

Xiong Er finally acted wisely; he merely hummed and did not argue with Nan Baijiao. He knew that he was not good with words, and if he engaged in a quarrel, he would certainly lose. Thus, he chose to remain silent.

The two are about to cry, what does it mean to sound pleasant? How does one express something that sounds pleasant? Can you provide a standard? In the end, not a single word can be uttered.

Nan Baijiao nodded in satisfaction: "This is good!"

Of course, once everything is over, we can still trade to obtain the things that have been taken away by others.

Tu Hong's father did not dare to immediately follow the path that Ye Shijin had taken; he needed some time to wait for Ye Shijin and the others to leave. If they were lying in ambush, it would not take long, and he was quite confident about this. Therefore, with nothing to do, he happened to encounter two oblivious cultivators, and he was pleased to have some fun, passing the time that was temporarily dull.

Xiong Er said: "I am coming, I am coming! Aha!" He raised his hand and struck with the Moon Wheel Axe

The three reached an agreement before proceeding towards the ruins

Xiong Er nonchalantly waved the large axe in his hand and said, "As long as the three of us surround him, he won't be able to escape. Let's take him down!"

Suddenly, a loud tremor was heard, and the entire ground shook violently. The defensive array emitted a crisp cracking sound, and even this sound merged into one, creating a truly frightening effect.

Ye Shijin and the other two entered the forbidden formation, right next to a stone wall. Ye Shijin said: "Wait a moment, we are about to take action"

Suddenly, he realized that this person had been pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger from the very beginning! This person must be a renowned expert in the realm of cultivation! Cold sweat immediately began to flow down his back

Tu Hong's father had a thin, dark face and a frail-looking body. He wore a blue robe that seemed to hang loosely on a rack. This man was not unattractive, yet he exuded an inexplicable hostility, as if everyone in the world owed him something, and he regarded everything with a disapproving expression.

Ye Shijin nodded and said: "He has the ability to break through this gap, and I do not want this guy following behind. If he comes in, eliminate him!"

Suddenly, another cultivator grew bolder, and a smile unexpectedly appeared on Tu Hong's face. He leisurely said, "Continue, continue... I enjoy hearing others curse!"

At this moment, the Han man wanted to struggle, but he found that his cultivation had been sealed. He could not understand how this person could be so strong

Xiong Er said: "Do not let me encounter him in the ruins, otherwise I will kill this guy!"

It is evident that the light is dimming here, and the red glow is nearly indistinguishable.

With a single blow, a crack was opened. Ye Shijin shouted, "Go in! Quickly!"

Tuhong's father was in a good mood, and he said: "Come, say something nice... Perhaps if I am in a good mood, I might spare your lives, haha"

Nan Baijiao said: "Are you on guard against the butcher?"

Take turns selecting, for example, I choose first, then Xiong Er, followed by Nan Baijiao. In the next round, Xiong Er goes first, then Nan Baijiao, and I go last... This will continue in a cycle

There is basically no road here, only various branches and shrubs. Xiong Er raised his hand and threw an axe, directly clearing a path through the thicket.

The two cultivators did not know who this was. In the realm of cultivation, it is often the case that one hears of a name but does not see the person, especially for high-level cultivators, of whom very few have been seen. For instance, if Tu Hongfu were to tell the two what his name was, they would undoubtedly flee in terror. But would Tu Hongfu tell them? Clearly, he would not.

Ye Shijin said: "This guy is hiding behind us, trying to take advantage of the situation. Everyone be careful, this madman dares to do anything. If he ambushes us, we won't be able to handle it"

The leader of the Han dynasty looked up and down at Tu Hongfu, but could not discern anything particularly special about him

He brought three people to the back of the stone wall, where the vegetation was dense, making it difficult to see outside. Similarly, it was hard to see inside from the outside. Additionally, with the light shield in place, sound could not be transmitted either

However, a small number of individuals have already found the flaw; with just this tremor, they can gain entry.

Two cultivators fell from the sky. Seeing someone enter, they immediately wanted to take advantage of the situation and follow in. However, the crack closed up, and they could not squeeze out. At that moment, a person appeared silently; it was Tu Hongfu, who had just been startled away by Xiong Er's axe.

Nan Baijiao smiled shyly to mask her embarrassment; she dared to mock and ridicule Xiong Er, yet she did not have the courage to speak harshly to Ye Shijin

Ye Shijin said: "If butchers were easy to kill, they would have long been minced into meat paste"

The two individuals immediately began to hurl insults at each other, using the most offensive language possible. They both believed that with one more person on their side, they would surely be able to defeat their opponent. However, the other party remained too composed, which temporarily deterred them from taking action.

Not bad, you all have reached the Nascent Soul stage, hehe, you probably don't know, but I really enjoy playing with the Nascent Soul