Siheng remained calm and composed.
With one hand lifting his sword, he struck out, managing to block the attacks of the three Primordial Mythical Beasts, even under the suppression of his spiritual energy.
However, these creatures had incredibly tough hides, and his sword intent barely inflicted any real damage.
He first charged forward and slashed the Primordial Mythical Beast responsible for suppressing their spiritual energy, sending it flying. His spiritual power was fully restored for the ti being.
While maneuvering around, he also kept an eye on the direction Nanli had burrowed underground.
It was a solid strategy, but for so reason, one of the Primordial Mythical Beasts nearby suddenly went berserk, circling furiously around the ground.
This mythical beast resembled a fox, yet it was many tis larger than an ordinary one.
Its fur was a gleaming crimson, its eyes blood-red, and atop its head sat a pair of sturdy horns.
Its massive tail swept across the ground as if searching for sothing.
Then—
It suddenly roared in fury, and its tail split into several parts, stabbing fiercely into the ground.
Siheng’s heart sank.
He instantly teleported, forming a hand seal with one hand while slashing horizontally with the Sky-Tearing Sword.
A chilling light flashed.
The beast’s tail collided with his blade, creating a thunderous explosion.
But this Ancient Great-Tailed Fox was exceptionally powerful. More tails suddenly sprouted from its body, as sharp as the finest blades, stabbing straight toward him.
Siheng’s expression grew serious—he couldn’t afford to be careless.
He moved swiftly, blocking the Great-Tailed Fox’s relentless attacks, each clash ringing out in sharp echoes.
Yet, the other Primordial Mythical Beasts were closing in!
Fighting one was manageable, but dealing with multiple at once made the situation far more precarious.
Siheng prepared to risk it all in a desperate struggle, but fortunately, at that mont, Nanli finally resurfaced.
Dust billowed around her, yet she remained pristine.
"A’Li!" Siheng called out, both relieved and tense. "Did you get it?"
"I did, but... we have a problem," Nanli sighed helplessly. "Let’s go first!"
Whatever the "problem" was, it had clearly enraged the Great-Tailed Fox. The mont its gaze locked onto Nanli, it sensed sothing on her and stomped in fury. Its tails lashed wildly, causing chaos in the cavern.
With an enraged roar, the other Primordial Mythical Beasts also turned aggressive, their eyes burning with hostility as they charged forward.
The entire mountain seed on the verge of collapse.
Their path was blocked, and the suppression of their spiritual power was only growing stronger. Trying to fight their way out would be a near-impossible gamble with death.
A dire situation!
Yet, at the sa mont, they both looked upward toward the cavern ceiling and spoke in unison:
"Above!"
Without hesitation, they simultaneously slashed their swords upward.
This was a nest where the Primordial Mythical Beasts had resided for who knew how many years—naturally, it was incredibly sturdy.
Even with Siheng’s sword energy, he could only create a small crack.
But Nanli followed up with another strike, widening the fissure!
Boom!
The mountain trembled, and boulders ca crashing down.
Chaos erupted.
Just as dust clouded their vision, Siheng accurately seized Nanli’s hand and leaped through the hole they had carved out.
The Primordial Mythical Beasts had no ti to react, their suppression ability montarily ineffective.
Siheng easily cleaved through the falling rocks.
However, the Great-Tailed Fox remained relentless, its four limbs engulfed in crimson flas as it pursued them fiercely.
One of its tails lashed out at Nanli’s back, exuding a chilling killing intent.
Nanli reacted quickly.
She didn’t dare hold back. Her Dark Moon Sword flared with Ghost Fire as she slashed directly at the incoming tail.
The dark glow illuminated the narrow tunnel.
The Great-Tailed Fox paused briefly, startled.
Yet, it showed no fear. Instead, its tail lashed forward again.
Nanli thought it had gone mad—until she realized she was the one who had underestimated the situation.
The Great-Tailed Fox was completely immune to her Ghost Fire! The mont the flas touched its fur, they were instantly extinguished.
A chill ran down her spine.
Only then did she recall this creature’s origins.
This was the very first Primordial Mythical Beast—the legendary Gloomy Fox.
Having absorbed an excessive amount of the chaotic energy from the dawn of ti, it was impervious to both water and fire. Not even the forces of wind, lightning, or fla could faze it.
Once, a celestial being had attempted to forge armor from its pelt—only to beco its next victim.
Fortunately, Nanli still had her spiritual energy shielding her. Otherwise, that tail strike might have been the end of her.
A fierce battle broke out in the tunnel.
But compared to a Primordial Mythical Beast, Nanli’s cultivation was still too weak. Within just two exchanges, she felt her spiritual energy draining rapidly, and her arms began to tremble slightly.
A true nace!
Siheng, holding her hand, could feel the fluctuation in her energy better than anyone.
As they neared the exit, he slashed one final ti.
The last massive boulder shattered.
They had broken through.
With a forceful push, he flung Nanli upward, before turning to face the Gloomy Fox himself.
Outside, the night was dark, the wind howled, and snowflakes swirled.
Nanli soared into the sky, standing upon her sword.
Below, Siheng and the Gloomy Fox continued their fierce battle. Flas erupted in the darkness, and the sound of clashing weapons rang ceaselessly.
The other Primordial Mythical Beasts were closing in.
Nanli swiftly swooped down and grabbed Siheng by the collar, hauling him away in a flash.
The speed was trendous.
Even though Siheng had braced himself, he was still caught off guard.
"A’Li!" he shouted, flustered.
The way she was carrying him—it was downright embarrassing!
Like he was just an object, casually grabbed and dragged along.
Nanli swiftly yanked him onto her sword.
Luckily, Siheng was skilled in sword flight and had strong cultivation. Otherwise, he might not have been able to stabilize himself in this critical mont.
Their speed was already incredibly fast.
Yet, the Gloomy Fox and its kin refused to give up, relentlessly chasing them, growing ever closer.
What’s worse, a Mythical Hawk, as fast as them, folded its wings and dove down from above, attacking from the sky.
Siheng’s expression turned sharp. "Just focus on flying."
"Got it." Nanli kept her gaze fixed ahead.
After all, this was the North Wilderness, teeming with danger. One mistake, and they could be ambushed.
Given their current state, they couldn’t afford to battle so many Primordial Mythical Beasts.
As the Mythical Hawk plumted toward them, Siheng focused his energy and struck with his sword.
A brilliant silver light burst forth.
The shockwave spread outward, covering a vast radius.
The Mythical Hawk expected a direct clash, but the sword energy split midair, weaving around it like a net.
Though its body was tough and covered in feathers, the sheer sharpness of the attack overwheld it.
Blood splattered.
Several deep gashes appeared on its body.
Most critically, its wings were injured, robbing it of flight.
With a miserable screech, it plumted downward.
The Gloomy Fox, acting as the leader, caught it mid-fall with its tail and tossed it to the others to tend to before resuming the chase.
Siheng’s swift elimination of the fastest pursuer granted them much-needed breathing room.
Erging from the forested obstacles, they reached the desert ahead.
Here, Nanli no longer had to hold back.
Siheng swallowed hard. Without needing a warning, he firmly grasped her waist.
As expected, Nanli accelerated sharply, leaving the Primordial Mythical Beasts far behind.
The Gloomy Fox and its kind, initially right on their heels, suddenly saw only two fading black dots in the distance—stunned, frozen in place.
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