Chapter 5, Collaboration

The biting cold wind rustled the robes, the hems flapping loudly, as the three individuals gazed downward, each one rendered speechless.

Ye Shijin and Nan Baijiao stood up. Nan Baijiao looked at her two disciples, who were bowing their heads and did not dare to meet her gaze, and couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. Then she saw the two of them shiver, and immediately they burst into laughter.

Ren Heng hurriedly ran in, and he also did not dare to look at Nan Baijiao, fearing that he would embarrass himself. He knew that if he were to make a fool of himself, he would definitely be slapped by Xiong Er.

Ye Shijin did not wish to witness the confrontation between the two great masters, as he still needed their strength for the time being

The crimson glow in the direction of the ruins casts a faint reddish hue over the surroundings, and Luoxinghe is now quite close to the ruins

Ye Shijin instructed a few words and then said: "If someone from the sect comes to investigate, be sure not to enter; just stay on the periphery. If anything seems amiss, return to the sect immediately... Remember, you few disciples do not need to go; just guard this place."

... ...

Three people have been here before, but this place has become extremely unfamiliar. The surrounding environment has completely changed, with countless peaks collapsing, forming torrents of mud and rock that have swept away the vegetation, as if countless wounds are spread across the land, presenting a shocking sight

The combined strength of these three individuals gathered together is somewhat intimidating

The two individuals were suddenly startled and took a step back simultaneously

Xiong Er is not truly foolish; rather, it is because of Ye Shijin's presence that he has become too lazy to think for himself.

Ye Shijin transmitted the message, and Du Er quickly ran in. He did not dare to look at Nan Baijiao, keeping his head down as he approached Ye Shijin, whispering: "Ancestor."

Ye Shijin nodded and said: "Old Bear, together?"

Both individuals were seated. Nan Baijiao was unafraid and confidently extended her delicate palm, swiftly grasping Xiong Er's wrist with a speed that was almost lightning-fast. However, her hand was unable to fully encircle Xiong Er's wrist, which was too robust.

In the realm of cultivation, resorting to violence over a mere disagreement is commonplace

Ye Shijin scratched his head and said, "Shut up, both of you!"

Although he was scolded by Nan Baijiao for being brainless, once Xiong Er came to his senses, he no longer felt angry and said, "What should we do? Just watch here?"

Nan Baijiao was quite cheerful and said, "Alright, we will go together. After all, each sect will arrange for someone to go, and their strength is mostly lacking. Are we leaving today?"

Xiong Er's palm is both thick and broad. This time, he was teased, which made him so angry that he took action. This slap was not light at all, completely different from the one he gave Ren Heng.

Nan Baijiao let out a cold laugh and said: "Xiong Er, with that big head of yours, can you at least use your brain a little? Charging in directly, are you joking? You are not a novice in cultivation; I really don't understand how you have reached such a level!"

Xiong Er suppressed his anger; he was not willing to argue with Nan Baijiao in his heart. However, this woman spoke too harshly, making it impossible for him to remain calm, and he couldn't help but want to hit her

Xiong Er gritted his teeth and kept silent, knowing that this was not the right place to fight. Once he fell out with Nan Baijiao, this small team would be disbanded, and he would have to face the ruins alone at that time

Nan Baijiao was actually here to find someone to investigate together. Of course, she was unwilling to proceed without sufficient strength. As a result, she heard a piece of news stating that there were experts at the Tusi Mansion, so she rushed in directly, only to find that they were all acquaintances

Ye Shijin had been observing, while Xiong Er grew increasingly impatient, yet he did not dare to urge him. He had a significant shortcoming, which was his exceedingly poor understanding of formations.

Ren Hengdao: "Old Ancestor ... ... "

Both Du Er and Ren Heng looked up, their eyes meeting for a moment, revealing an unmistakable expression of lingering fear.

The three of them are flying quite slowly this time, and Ye Shijin's goal is a snow-capped mountain

Nan Baijiao coldly laughed and said: "Xiong Er, remember this, if you dare to lay a hand on me!"

It was a massive landslide dam lake, where the water overflowed the dam, creating a gigantic waterfall several hundred meters wide, with a thunderous sound of rushing water and spraying mist, forming a brilliant rainbow above.

Clang clang

Xiong Er said: "Regardless of what power brought it forth, let us go in and take a look!"

Even if they flew slowly, to the eyes of ordinary mortals, it appeared as if three illusory figures swiftly shot towards the snow peak. In just a few breaths, the three individuals landed on the summit of Gagong Snow Peak

Ye Shijin shook his head and said, "I haven't had the chance yet. I originally planned to delay a bit... However, with you joining us, the strength of the three of us is sufficient to investigate a little.

This snow-capped mountain peak is extremely high. In the eyes of the local indigenous people, it is a sacred peak, known as Gagong Snow Peak, where Gagong means sacred peak.

Fighting below is not allowed; even these experts would join in the fray. Of course, if it concerns personal interests, then not only fighting but even killing would be considered a normal occurrence

Ye Shijin said calmly: "Do not fight here; if you must fight, take it outside. It is better to kill one than to cause a commotion here"

Xiong Er felt a chill in his heart, for he knew how vengeful this woman could be. He snorted and said, "What good does remembering do?"

From Ye Shijin's perspective, it was immediately clear that this was the top of a mountain peak, which had been overturned and blocked the Luoxing River directly, creating such a vast landslide lake.

You ... ...

At the moment of grasping Xiong Er's wrist, there were two cracking sounds, and the two armchairs they were sitting in simultaneously shattered, prompting both individuals to stand up.

Xiong Er also instructed a few words before standing up and saying: "Jin Ye, shall we go?"

Ye Shijin said: "Alright, alright, you are all renowned experts, yet you each behave like timid little chicks... like women. Old Bear, this is not like you!"

Xiong Er felt a sense of frustration; he certainly did not wish to fight to the death with Nan Baijiao. Moreover, he was well aware that his strength was insufficient to kill Nan Baijiao, and the likelihood of both sides suffering heavy losses was the greatest. This woman was not someone to be trifled with.

Silently dissolving the slap, Nan Baijiao smiled charmingly, and the Heavenly Demon Technique erupted in an instant. Xiong Er's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, yet he was still able to maintain control

Ye Shijin smiled and said, "Of course not, let us find a suitable place to carefully observe the ruins"

The crisp sound of fingernails tapping resonates, exuding a strong aura of decisiveness and aggression

Above the Luo Star River, three individuals hovered in the air, two men and one woman, all staring in astonishment at the scene below.

The various sects in the cultivation world are also fraught with contradictions. This time, they are relatively fortunate, as there is no significant animosity among the three parties. As for the grievances between the sects, at their level, they do not regard them as particularly important.

Now, upon seeing the dammed lake, Xiong Er has already understood that there must be a large number of formidable formations within the ruins; otherwise, it would not be possible for the mountain to collapse. Just now, Nan Baijiao was indeed not wrong; he was too anxious.

Nan Baijiao laughed dismissively and said: "I am a woman by nature, small-minded... Hmph, I am not magnanimous at all. Whoever provokes me, I will retaliate against them. Dare to extend a claw towards me..."

Xiong Er and Nan Baijiao have no enmity between them; they simply find each other unpleasant. Xiong Er looks down on Nan Baijiao's Heavenly Demon Technique, while Nan Baijiao despises Xiong Er for being coarse and ugly. She harbors a sense of aversion towards all beings that are unattractive, including humans.

He has a great admiration for Ye Shijin, although he is not convinced of this guy's martial prowess and always feels that he is slightly stronger than him. However, when it comes to intelligence, he truly respects him.

Despite Nan Baijiao's cold mockery towards Xiong Er, she truly does not dare to do the same with Ye Shijin. In the past, she suffered a setback at Ye Shijin's hands; although it did not cause any serious harm, it has made her wary of him.

Now, the three of them are sufficient to suppress any expert of the same level, he said: "Together, let us unite!"

Your laughter is of no use to me!

Although Xiong Er was very reluctant to travel with Nan Baijiao, he was also aware that gathering three skilled individuals was no easy feat. If an enemy were to join them, it would be impossible to assemble the group, and they might even end up in a confrontation.

Nan Baijiao said: "Have you gone to explore?"

Du Er quickly agreed and hurriedly stepped aside. At that moment, Xiong Er shouted, "Ren Heng! Come in!"

Ye Shijin said: "This is not the power of a person, but rather the result of the formation's restrictions... terrifying!"

At the location of the landslide dam, fresh soil can be observed, with no vegetation on top, indicating that the formation of this landslide lake has not occurred long ago

A sudden gust of wind arose, and the three individuals vanished in an instant, while the sound of their charming laughter lingered in the air