Chapter 216: Venturing into the Strange and Mysterious Gate

Deep in Heifeng Mountain, black fog filled the air, so thick that one could not see their own hand.

Jiangnan and Li Chengfeng moved one after the other, picking their way through the black fog.

"How much longer until we get there?"

Jiangnan asked, his voice echoing in the black fog.

"Almost… almost… just ahead…"

Li Chengfeng's voice came from ahead, trembling slightly.

Jiangnan's brows furrowed slightly; he felt that something was off.

Suddenly, a gust of yin wind blew, the black fog roiled, and a black shadow darted out from the fog, lunging at Jiangnan.

"Watch out!"

Li Chengfeng cried out in alarm, his voice filled with fear.

Jiangnan reacted instantly, he flicked his body aside and dodged the black shadow's attack.

"What is that?"

Jiangnan asked, a flash of cold light passing through his eyes.

"It… it's a monster in the black fog…"

Li Chengfeng's voice was full of fear, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"A monster?"

Jiangnan's brows furrowed slightly; he fixed his gaze and saw that the black shadow was actually a humanoid monster, pitch-black all over, with blood-red eyes, exuding an evil aura.

"Heh heh heh…"

The monster emitted a series of strange laughs, its voice like that of a night owl, sending chills down one's spine.

"What the hell is this thing?"

Jiangnan asked, his tone carrying a hint of gravity.

"I… I don't know either; this is a monster born from the black fog, specializing in devouring human lives…"

Li Chengfeng's voice was full of fear, his body trembling nonstop.

"Hmph, playing tricks!"

Jiangnan gave a cold snort, his form flashing as he rushed at the monster.

"Heh heh heh…"

The monster let out a series of strange laughs, it opened its bloody maw and lunged to bite Jiangnan.

"Courting death!"

A flash of cold light passed through Jiangnan's eyes; he threw a punch, true qi surging, directly blasting the monster away.

"Whoa!"

The monster let out a miserable scream, its body tumbling in the air several times before crashing heavily to the ground.

"With just that little skill, you dare come out and make a fool of yourself?"

Jiangnan said disdainfully, his tone full of mockery.

"Heh heh heh… you… you actually dare hurt me… I will make you die!"

The monster emitted a series of angry roars, its body began **, becoming larger and more terrifying.

"Oh? Still somewhat interesting."

A flash of surprise crossed Jiangnan's eyes; he hadn't expected that this monster could also transform.

"Go die!"

The monster roared, it opened its bloody maw and spewed a mass of black flame, rushing at Jiangnan.

"Insect Carving Minor Technique!"

Jiangnan gave a cold snort, his form flickering as he dodged the black flame's attack.

"Boom!"

The black flame struck the ground; instantly, the ground was corroded into a large pit, belching black smoke.

"What powerful flame!"

A hint of gravity flashed in Jiangnan's eyes; he hadn't expected the monster's flame to be so formidable.

"Heh heh heh… scared yet? This is my natal true fire, capable of corroding everything!"

The monster said proudly, its voice full of mockery.

"Is that so? Then let me show you what real flame is!"

A glint of cold light flashed in Jiangnan's eyes; he formed seals with both hands, and a cluster of golden flame condensed in his palm.

"This is…"

Seeing the golden flame in Jiangnan's hand, the monster's eyes flashed with fear; it sensed the aura of death.

"Go!"

Jiangnan gave a soft shout; the golden flame in his hand transformed into a fire dragon, flying toward the monster.

"No!"

The monster emitted a series of miserable screams; its body was devoured by the golden flame, instantly turning to ash.

"Huu…"

Jiangnan exhaled deeply, a relaxed expression appearing on his face.

"What… what exactly is this flame? It's so powerful…"

Li Chengfeng asked in terror, his voice trembling.

"This is my true fire, specifically designed to counter evil entities like you."

Jiangnan said lightly, his tone full of confidence.

"True... true fire..."

Li Chengfeng's eyes were filled with fear; he never expected Jiangnan to possess such powerful fire.

"Alright, stop wasting time, continue leading the way."

Jiangnan said, his tone hinting at impatience.

"Yes... yes..."

Li Chengfeng quickly said, continuing to lead the way ahead, daring not to make the slightest move.

The two continued to traverse the black fog, not knowing how long had passed, when they finally arrived at a valley.

"We've arrived; this is the lair of the Qijiu Sect."

Li Chengfeng said, his voice tinged with trembling.

Jiangnan looked up and saw, in the valley, black fog swirling, faintly visible buildings emitting a sinister, terrifying aura.

"Good, you did well."

Jiangnan nodded, a flash of cold light passing through his eyes.

"Then... then may I leave?"

Li Chengfeng asked cautiously, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Leave? When did I ever say I would let you go?"

Jiangnan snorted coldly, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"You... you didn't promise me that if I led you to the Qijiu Sect's lair, you would spare my life?"

Li Chengfeng shouted in terror, his voice filled with despair.

"I did promise you, but I never said I would let you leave alive."

Jiangnan's voice was icy and merciless, like the verdict of a death god.

"You... you can't do this! You... you're going back on your word!"

Li Chengfeng roared angrily, his voice filled with anger and resentment.

"Going back on one's word? When dealing with you heretical cults, what credibility is needed?"

Jiangnan said disdainfully, his tone full of mockery.

"You... you will die a horrible death!"

Li Chengfeng's eyes were filled with hatred, his voice filled with curses.

"Hmph, even at death's door you still dare to be stubborn!"

Jiangnan gave a cold snort, he struck out with a palm, directly smashing Li Chengfeng's skull.

"Plop!"

Li Chengfeng's corpse fell to the ground, blood flowing everywhere.

Jiangnan glanced at Li Chengfeng's corpse, his eyes showing no fluctuation.

He turned and walked toward the valley, his target being the Sect Leader of the Qijiu Sect.

"Qijiu Sect, I have arrived!"

Jiangnan's voice echoed in the valley, filled with killing intent.

In the valley, inside a hall, a figure clad in black robes suddenly opened his eyes.

"Someone has come, what a powerful aura!"

The black-robed figure's voice was hoarse and low, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

"Come, go see who dares to intrude upon my Qijiu Sect!"

The black-robed figure's voice echoed in the hall, filled with authority.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

Outside the hall, a response sounded.

Soon, a group of black-clothed figures rushed out of the hall, flying toward the outside of the valley.

Jiangnan entered the valley, feeling strong auras approaching him.

"Finally arrived?"

Jiangnan's mouth corners slightly curled, revealing a cold smile.

He stood in place, silently waiting for the enemy's arrival.

Soon, a group of black-clothed figures appeared before Jiangnan.

"Who are you? Dare to trespass into my Qijiu Sect!"

The leading black-clothed man shouted sternly, his voice filled with killing intent.

"I am the one who will send you on your way."

Jiangnan said lightly, his tone full of disdain.

"Arrogant! Attack, kill him!"

The leading black-clothed man roared, and the black-clothed men behind him all rushed toward Jiangnan.