Liu Xue was very angry, but she knew that things were already like this, and getting angry was useless. Besides, it wasn't as if things couldn't be done after leaving the Green Bamboo Peak team.
"Senior Sister, this is a map I found in the Scripture Pavilion. This map is quite detailed. If we follow the map, our safety won't be an issue. With our safety ensured, then we can seek rewards," Sha Han said, taking out a map and handing it to Liu Xue.
Liu Xue took the map and looked at it, feeling that Sha Han's map was indeed quite detailed. After looking at it, she returned the map to Sha Han.
"Then Junior Brother, lead the way," Sha Han said, and then began to lead the way.
Qin Chu and Bai Yu's group advanced continuously through battles. The Yao Beasts they encountered were not of a high Rank, so they could fight them without much threat.
As night fell, Qin Chu's group stopped advancing. They took out food, satisfied their hunger, then arranged for someone to stand guard while the others sat in meditation.
Qin Chu sat in meditation after taking a Primordial Condensing Pill. The Green King Secret Realm would appear for two months before sinking back underground, only to emerge again after many years. These two months were for seeking Opportunity, but Qin Chu also didn't want to delay his Cultivation. If things went smoothly, he could enter the third Rank during this time.
After resting until dawn, Qin Chu looked at the map and continued to advance.
"Boss, just how big is the Green King Ancient Ruin?" Bai Yu asked.
"It's very big. The Senior Green King of yesteryear was an unbeatable expert in this region, qualified to establish his own sect. He didn't establish one, choosing to reside here instead, because of his feelings for the Azure Cloud Sect. He put a lot of effort into developing this place, and its scale is no smaller than the Azure Cloud Sect, so we'll explore slowly!" Qin Chu explained some of the information he knew.
As they advanced, Qin Chu saw some human and Yao Beast skeletons. He knew that the people who could reach this place were all Disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect, so he helped collect the bodies that could be collected. Of course, if there were supplies, Qin Chu's group wouldn't let them go.
Qin Chu didn't pursue speed in his advancement; he moved slowly and steadily. Was he worried about Opportunities being snatched away? Qin Chu didn't think so. If Opportunities were easy to obtain, then the Azure Cloud Sect Disciples who entered in the past would have already swept them clean.
Zheng Qiu's group also wasn't in a hurry. They trusted Qin Chu because he always took the lead whenever Yao Beasts appeared.
"Based on our current progress, we will reach the Hundred Victories Tower area in two days," Qin Chu said after another battle and a glance at the map.
"Junior Brother Qin, the Green King Ancient Ruin is built very uniquely. You say it's a palace, but it doesn't quite look like one. You say it's a graveyard, but there's light everywhere here," Han Yu said.
"It is indeed quite special. Pay close attention to safety!" Qin Chu put away the map and continued to lead the way.
After advancing a distance, Qin Chu waved his arm, signaling the people behind him to stop. He saw three human Cultivator skeletons, with clear claw marks on their waists and heads, and bite marks in other places.
Just then, a beast roar echoed. A black, winged demonic tiger appeared, looking at Qin Chu's group with violent eyes.
"Retreat!" Without waiting for Zheng Qiu to confirm its Cultivation, Qin Chu shouted.
Qin Chu's group quickly retreated into a small hall. Qin Chu stood at the entrance, staring at the demonic tiger.
"Boss, this guy's aura is very strong!" Bai Yu said, looking at Qin Chu.
"The owners of those skeletons were killed by it. Many years ago, it could already kill Disciples who entered from the Azure Cloud Sect, which means its strength was already formidable back then. Plus, with its growth over these years... it's very dangerous!" Qin Chu stared at the demonic tiger, ready to strike at any moment.
The demonic tiger paced back and forth outside the hall for a few steps, then leaped, pouncing towards Qin Chu, its claw Qi tearing through the air!
Clang!
A clear sound rang out as Qin Chu drew his sword. This time, Qin Chu held nothing back. After entering the Sword Spirit Realm, he unleashed the Startling God Transformation! It was his strongest offensive sword move, and he was using it for the first time since successfully Cultivating it! As he drew his sword, Qin Chu also threw out his left fist.
Screech! Qin Chu's long sword passed by the demonic tiger's left front paw, directly piercing its throat below the collarbone. Qin Chu had intended to stab its throat, but the demonic tiger was too fast, and he couldn't hit the precise spot.
As Qin Chu's long sword successfully struck, the demonic tiger's dual claw attack also reached Qin Chu.
Qin Chu shifted his body, dodging the demonic tiger's left front paw pounce. His left fist collided with the demonic tiger's right front paw.
Bang! Qin Chu was directly sent flying backward from the shock. However, at this moment, Bai Yu and Zheng Qiu's group attacked, their long swords flashing as they struck at the demonic tiger.
The demonic tiger's body flashed, its claw Qi flying, repelling Zheng Qiu's group. However, Bai Yu landed another sword strike on its throat below the collarbone.
After circulating the Nameless Mind-Cultivation Technique and stabilizing his churning Qi and blood, Qin Chu's body flashed as he once again pounced towards the demonic tiger. He knew the demonic tiger was violent; if they didn't kill it, their group of five would be in trouble.
Qin Chu fought the demonic tiger head-on, while Bai Yu's group attacked from the sides. The five of them fought the demonic tiger, but Qin Chu's group was constantly being repelled.
"Junior Brother Qin, we can't see this guy's Cultivation. We don't know what Rank it is," Zheng Qiu shouted to Qin Chu.
"It's either Late Stage Rank Four or Peak Rank Four. If it's Rank Five, we're dead for sure," Qin Chu stated his judgment.
The battle continued. Qin Chu's swordplay was powerful, but without Origin Qi projection to enhance it, its lethality was insufficient to threaten the demonic tiger; in terms of physical strength, Qin Chu was still at a disadvantage compared to the demonic tiger.
"Fight it to the death!" Bai Yu roared.
At this moment, a claw Qi from the demonic tiger flew past, tearing a bloody gash across Bai Yu's chest.
Bai Yu's injury angered Qin Chu. His body flashed as he charged towards the demonic tiger. After his long sword attack was swatted aside by the demonic tiger's paw, he didn't retreat. His left hand grabbed the demonic tiger's left front paw, and with a quick spin, his back pressed against the demonic tiger's chest. Then, he threw his long sword from his right hand, grabbed the demonic tiger's right front paw with his right hand, and pressed his head against the demonic tiger's throat, restricting its movement.
The demonic tiger lowered its head, its neck pressing against Qin Chu's head, trying to crush Qin Chu.
"Ah!" Qin Chu roared, refusing to let go.
The demonic tiger's strength was too great. It didn't bend Qin Chu's body, but it did press Qin Chu to the ground.
After pressing Qin Chu down, the demonic tiger bent its body and exerted force, trying to break free from Qin Chu. At this moment, Bai Yu and the others seized the Opportunity. Bai Yu's long sword pierced the demonic tiger's heart, while Han Yu and Qiu Zhan grabbed the demonic tiger's two hind legs and pulled hard, preventing it from trampling Qin Chu.
Qin Chu roared repeatedly, his hands grasping the demonic tiger's two front paws, refusing to let go, his head pressed against the demonic tiger's neck.
Han Yu and Qiu Zhan also roared, gripping the demonic tiger's hind legs tightly.
Worried about Qin Chu's safety, Bai Yu repeatedly stabbed and withdrew his long sword from the demonic tiger's heart!
Zheng Qiu's long sword plunged into the demonic tiger's mouth.
Bang! Bang! The demonic tiger kicked twice with its hind legs, sending Han Yu and Qiu Zhan flying, but it was also exhausted.
Just as Qin Chu was about to breathe a sigh of relief, his peripheral vision caught sight of someone approaching.
The newcomer wore a white silk dress, with a long sword hanging from her waist, and an aloof and beautiful aura on her face. It was Shang Shu Yu!