Chapter 690: Sinister Mu Gu

What? Your mission is already completed so quickly?

At the center of the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range, inside the giant stone hall atop the mountain peak, Lin Feng stared at the seventh-rank peak magic beast before him, shocked.

He had thought these magic beasts would have undergone a life-and-death battle with those participants, after which they might possibly withdraw from the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range.

But he never expected them to be defeated so quickly.

Yes, as soon as those participants saw us, many of them immediately turned and fled, offering almost no resistance.

Upon hearing the former's question, that magic beast immediately explained.

Hearing that, Lin Feng thought for a moment and felt that the other party likely wouldn't dare to deceive him.

He then took out a storage ring he had prepared earlier.

As he threw it over, he said: 'The pills inside, take them and divide them among yourselves.'

Seeing the flying storage ring, that seventh-rank magic beast hurriedly caught it.

After sensing the huge quantity of pills inside, a flicker of joy immediately crossed its large face.

Immediately after, it hastily swallowed the storage ring into its belly, intending to go find others to share the loot.

However, just as it lifted its huge foot, it thought of the black-clad strongman who had appeared behind.

Afterwards, he turned his head and said in a low voice: 'Master, after Xiao Yan ran away, another black-clad strongman appeared in the sky, pursuing them. Judging from the faint aura emanating from him that makes my heart tremble, he must be a Fighting Sovereign expert.'

Fighting Sovereign?

Hearing that, Lin Feng exclaimed in surprise.

But soon, after reacting, he guessed the other's identity.

Apart from Mu Gu Lao Ren, who planned to kill Xiao Yan in the Pill Realm and seize the Flame Scripture and Strange Fire, Lin Feng couldn't think of anyone else.

Immediately after, he nodded and continued asking: 'Where did Xiao Yan go?'

The outskirts of the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range.

Facing the former's question, that magic beast quickly gave an answer.

After obtaining the information he wanted, Lin Feng immediately chuckled: 'Alright, I know, you can go down first.'

Okay.

Upon hearing that, the seventh-rank magic beast immediately ran off panting to distribute those pills.

Husband, what's wrong?

Just as the magic beast's front legs left, Xiao Yixian walked up and asked.

Hearing that, Lin Feng turned around and calmly said: 'The Soul Hall is ready to act; have you picked the herbs? If you have, let's both go check the situation.'

I've already obtained the herbs needed for the mission as well as the ones I want; I can set out anytime.

Upon hearing the question, Xiao Yixian immediately nodded.

Seeing this, Lin Feng turned his head toward Cao Ying and the other two women and said: 'Xiao Yixian and I will go out for a bit; we'll be back soon. You all stay here and wait for us; if you need to refine pills, feel free to use the herbs here.'

No problem.

As soon as his words fell, the three women nodded.

With such a large amount of precious herbs accompanying them, the three women were also willing to stay here for a few days.

Anyway, there are still several days until the mission deadline, so waiting a bit is fine.

Seeing that the women had no objections, Lin Feng immediately took Xiao Yixian and left the hall, rushing toward the outskirts of the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range.

As for Xiao Yan and the others, after choosing to temporarily leave the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range, their figures shot forward at full speed toward the outskirts.

However, when they flew into a depressed basin, the surroundings suddenly began to warp at extreme speed.

What's going on with the space around us!

The sudden change around them immediately caused them to panic again.

Oh no, it's a soul barrier; someone wants to trap us!

Xiao Yan and Song Qing, upon seeing the change in the space before them, immediately shouted in shock.

They knew that this soul barrier is formed by condensing soul power, preventing outside detection.

Furthermore, once the soul barrier is set up, even if a battle occurs inside, outsiders find it just as hard to sense what's happening within.

And this mysterious expert, by suddenly deploying a soul barrier to trap us here, surely harbors ill intent.

Everyone be careful, someone wants to ambush us; gather together to prevent being picked off one by one!

The first to react, Xiao Yan, immediately shouted.

Although he didn't know what this mysterious expert intended to do, or what his strength was.

But judging from the strength of that soul barrier surrounding them, even if they all joined forces, they would struggle to break it open for a while.

As for Song Qing, she had already been frightened out of her wits by the situation before her.

After hearing Xiao Yan's shout, she barely came to her senses, then hurriedly called for everyone to gather together.

And the others, upon hearing Xiao Yan's shout, also hurriedly gathered beside Xiao Yan and Song Qing, carefully guarding their surroundings.

After all, this time is different from before; all the surrounding paths are blocked by this spatial barrier.

Having no way to escape, they could only stay together obediently, increasing their chances of survival.

I am a disciple of the Pill Pagoda's Grand Elder, Song Qing; I implore you, senior, to show mercy and let us leave!

At this moment, Song Qing proclaimed the name of the Pill Pagoda, hoping to drive off this mysterious expert thereby.

Hehe, if I were afraid of the Pill Pagoda, I wouldn't be attacking you.

Not long after his words fell, a voice full of confidence suddenly came from the sky beside them.

Speaking, Mu Gu Lao Ren immediately stepped forth from the void, revealing his form.

At the same time, his greedy gaze swept slowly over Xiao Yan and the others.

Sir, what do you mean? Are you intending to attack us here?

Hearing that, Song Qing and his companions' faces darkened, and they shouted in anger.

How could they have imagined that, within this Dan Realm, aside from the beasts, there would still be someone daring to strike at them.

"Hehe, so what? With people like you, could you possibly escape my grasp?"

Looking at their terrified expressions, Elder Mu Gu said calmly.

If it were the previous crowd of over a hundred people, he would have found it quite troublesome.

But facing just about twenty of them, his confidence surged.

"Sir, you must think carefully. Most of us here are children of the Dan Tower elite. If you withdraw now, we can let it pass. But if you are determined to oppose us, though our strength is inferior to yours, we have numerous means at hand and will still give you no respite."

Seeing that the other side would not retreat, Song Qing, helpless, forced himself to speak.

Among them, even the weakest are seventh‑rank junior alchemists, so they could clearly sense that the Hei Yi Ren was a Dou Zun elite.

Hence, they had been so frantic just now.

However, if the other side refuses to spare their group, they will have no choice but to unite and strike back.

After all, they have no confidence in breaking the soul barrier the former set up.

And in a place with no escape, all they can do is fight to the death!

Even Xiao Yan, his fists clenched, had his palms soaked with sweat.

Although he had taken part in many Dou Zun battles, this time an entire squad of Dou Zongs facing a Dou Zun left him very nervous.

After all, this Dan Assembly determines whether he can obtain the three thousand Yan Yan fire, which is extremely important to him.

Moreover, he still has a teacher and his father to rescue, and he promised Xiao Xun'er to propose to the ancient clan, so he cannot die here.

"Hmm, letting you go isn't impossible. I stopped you because I bear a grudge against Xiao Yan's elder. If you hand me Xiao Yan's head, then I won't need to offend the Dan Tower."

Hearing that, Elder Mu Gu gave a sinister smile and pointed at Xiao Yan, saying coldly.

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Song Qing's party's faces turned suddenly pale with shock, and they all cast hostile glances at the puzzled Xiao Yan.

After all, this fellow almost brought death upon them; could they show him a friendly face?

As for Xiao Yan, he was completely bewildered at that moment.

He had no idea when he might have offended the Hei Yi Ren Dou Zun standing before him!

"Senior, since this grudge is between you and Xiao Yan, why not let us innocents go and let the two of you settle your feud yourselves?"

Hearing what seemed like a turn, Song Qing altered his address again, clasped his hands and said.

"Indeed, senior, we have nothing to do with Xiao Yan; we just happened to cross paths. Please let us go, and we will repay you greatly in the future!"

When the former spoke, the rest immediately stepped forward and said.

After all, during their previous cooperation, they had seen Xiao Yan's strength and knew he was hard to deal with.

Therefore, they now only thought of escaping this place as quickly as possible to avoid any conflict.

And Xiao Yan, seeing this scene, looked at Song Qing's group with utter disgust.

Then he pointed at their party and asked, "When we teamed up before, I Xiao Yan often helped you deal with powerful beasts, yet now that a strong enemy appears, you so decisively betray me. Moreover, I don't even know him; this is clearly the other side's plot to sow discord, and we must not fall for it!"

Hearing the former's words, Song Qing and the others dared not look at Xiao Yan.

They only silently shifted their bodies slightly, continuing to gaze hopeful at Elder Mu Gu.

After all, as the former said, the other side had often helped them during previous teams.

Now faced with danger, their decisive betrayal of a teammate is indeed unexpected.

But regarding Xiao Yan's words, they also did not believe him much.

After all, a Dou Zun with nothing to do suddenly surrounded us and specifically named Xiao Yan?

Therefore, they remained determined to leave this place.

"No, you must give me Xiao Yan's head; otherwise, how can I trust you're not deceiving me? Moreover, I know Xiao Yan is very close with the three Dan Tower giants, and if you go out and report, what then?"

Regarding Song Qing's proposal, Elder Mu Gu flatly rejected it.

After all, the reason he sent these Dan Tower disciples to confront Xiao Yan was because he knew Xiao Yan possessed a powerful amalgamation of various exotic flames, including the Tian Huo San Xuan transformation from the Burning Flame Valley.

With the support of multiple exotic flames, Xiao Yan could dramatically, albeit briefly, boost his strength through the Tian Huo San Xuan transformation.

Thus, he had intended to have these people wear Xiao Yan down.

Now that the other side refuses, he is extremely displeased.

And when Song Qing and the others saw their proposal rejected, their faces darkened sharply as they began to weigh gains and losses.

However, Elder Mu Gu could not grant them much time to think, and immediately forced them, "In ten seconds, if you do not kill Xiao Yan, I will commence indiscriminate attacks. Of course, do not present me any conditions; I will not accept them!"

Hearing that, Song Qing and the others grew anxious, their gazes repeatedly scanning to the side.

As for Xiao Yan, who had been the focus of the previous line's glances, his heart sank sharply upon seeing their actions.

Now hoping to rely on them to jointly confront the Dou Zun seems hopeless.

Thinking this, he silently became on guard.

"You have three seconds."

At that moment, Elder Mu Gu gave a sinister smile and reminded them.

And after hearing the former's words, Song Qing and the others grew even more anxious.

At this moment, they were uncertain whether to join Xiao Yan against the Dou Zun or to kill Xiao Yan and trade his head for their lives.

However, when they considered that Xiao Yan was now almost at odds with them,

and that Xiao Yan, only a Dou Zong, was easier to handle than the mysterious Dou Zun before them,

moreover, with so many of them, they could besiege a High-Stage Dou Zong.

The odds of victory seemed quite high!

"Two seconds left."

At this moment, Old Man Mugu's voice sounded again.

And Song Qing, together with the other ten-odd people, upon hearing that there were only two seconds left, couldn't help but exchange glances. (End of chapter)