Zhang Hao did not come out immediately. Because he was now considered a hidden piece for the Zhang Family. He had to first find a retreat route for the Zhang Family. He would not allow the Zhang Family to be completely wiped out in this Secret Realm trial. It could be said that the Four Great Families supporting the Watt Country, including the Royal Family, were not the visible Elders and Family Heads. It was the Family geniuses in the various Colleges; they were the foundation upon which the various great families relied for survival.
This time, if the Wang and Li Families truly killed all the Zhang Family's geniuses participating in the Secret Realm trial, it would likely not be long before the Zhang Family disappeared into the dust of history.
The two sides were on the verge of a clash. On the surface, the Li Family held an absolute advantage. The Li Family had Li Haofeng, a top expert, and dozens of Martial Warriors from the Li Family and other families surrounding them. The Zhang Family held no advantage in either numbers or top-tier combat strength.
Zhang Hao's gaze fell on the distance. There was a passage there, and that passage was relatively close to the Zhang Family Team. He quickly said to Little Dragon, "Little Dragon, go investigate where that passage leads."
Little Dragon nodded his small head and flew away.
Zhang Hao looked for Little Black Cat's whereabouts but found that Little Black had already slipped away. He was a little disappointed and thought to himself, 'With Little Black Cat's help, I should have one more helper.'
After about a few breaths, Little Dragon returned. He said to Zhang Hao in a childish voice, "Boss, that passage seems to lead outside the underground palace."
Zhang Hao's face lit up with joy. With this, he had a plan in mind.
At this moment, Ye Qingrou and Li Haofeng below had already engaged in battle.
Although Ye Qingrou was also a Genius of Da Wu Shi First Level, Li Haofeng faced Ye Qingrou with ease. His long spear was like a poisonous snake, thrusting towards Ye Qingrou. With each strike, Ye Qingrou was forced back several steps, her complexion becoming increasingly pale, clearly injured.
Zhang Hao watched as the Zhang Family Team was now in a precarious situation. He roared, his body flying out mid-air. The Snow Drinking Saber had already appeared in his hand.
"Get lost!"
Zhang Hao swept out with a single saber strike. Two Martial Warriors who were watching the Zhang Family Team were sliced in half.
As the System's notification sounded, Zhang Hao pounced on the other Martial Warriors who were watching the Zhang Family. These Martial Warriors' strength was below Great Martial Master, so they posed no threat to Zhang Hao.
Almost every saber strike resulted in a Martial Warrior being killed. The System's notifications rang out frantically. It was just a pity that since he hadn't completed the mission, otherwise Zhang Hao should have already leveled up.
"Zhang Hao!" Ye Qingrou was greatly surprised to see Zhang Hao appear.
In her excitement, Ye Qingrou forcefully pushed back Li Haofeng and retreated to Zhang Hao's side.
Li Haofeng's sharp killing intent locked onto Zhang Hao. Before entering the Secret Realm, Li Yuanting had given him a detailed introduction to Zhang Hao. He knew that Zhang Hao was on Li Yuanting's list of people who must be killed. Although Li Yuanting's current requirement for Li Haofeng was to kill all the Zhang Family members who entered the Secret Realm, Zhang Hao was the top priority and was on the list of those who must be killed. And Ye Qingrou was also on the list of those who must be killed.
The Martial Warriors of the Zhang Family Team were also overjoyed to see Zhang Hao. In their eyes, the current Zhang Hao was no longer a good-for-nothing, but a peerless Genius who could save their lives.
Zhang Hao said to Ye Qingrou in a deep voice, "You all go into that passage. It leads outside the underground palace."
When Ye Qingrou heard Zhang Hao telling them to leave, she immediately asked, "What about you?"
"I'll cover the rear!" Zhang Hao said without thinking.
"How can you do that?" Ye Qingrou immediately refused.
"Stop being so wishy-washy! Do you want our Zhang Family Team to be completely wiped out?" Zhang Hao looked at Ye Qingrou and shouted sternly.
Ye Qingrou fell silent for a moment, then looked at Zhang Hao, nodded, and said, "Alright then, you must take care of yourself."
Although extremely unwilling to do so, Ye Qingrou also didn't want to see the Zhang Family Team who entered the Secret Realm this time be completely wiped out. If that happened, the Zhang Family would not be far from destruction.
"Zhang Family Team, listen to my command, all of you retreat into this side," Ye Qingrou shouted.
The Zhang Family Team was now in a precarious situation, facing the encirclement and killing by the Wang Family and other great families. Some heavily injured Zhang Family disciples immediately followed Ye Qingrou's orders and retreated towards the passage.
However, some Martial Warriors from various small families on the side seized the opportunity to ambush them, preparing to kill the Martial Warriors who were retreating into the passage.
"Seeking death!"
Zhang Hao was enraged when he saw the Martial Warriors from the various small families preparing to kill them all.
The Snow Drinking Saber, carrying endless icy coldness, swept out horizontally.
"Puff!" "Puff!" "Puff!"
Three Martial Warriors from the Bai Family were instantly killed.
"You dare to kill them?"
A Martial Warrior from the Bai Family angrily pointed at Zhang Hao.
"Those who kill will be killed. Anyone who dares to take another step forward will be killed without mercy." Zhang Hao stood before the passage, somewhat resembling a single man holding off ten thousand.
"Arrogant! Let me kill you!"
Li Haofeng walked towards Zhang Hao step by step. With each step he took, his Aura grew stronger.
Zhang Hao's expression gradually became serious. Li Haofeng's Aura was no less than that of the White-robed Youth he had seen earlier. It was likely that Li Haofeng also had a cultivation of Great Martial Master third tier. He hadn't expected that the Li Family and Wang Family were hiding such terrifying geniuses. This time, the Zhang Family was probably in danger in the Mist Sea Secret Realm.
"Come on, let me face you!"
"Soul Severing Spear!"
Li Haofeng thrust a spear towards Zhang Hao.
This spear contained terrifying killing intent. It tore through the void, emitting a howling sound of air being ripped apart, as if the Grim Reaper was summoning souls.
Zhang Hao felt as if his entire body was under the pressure of an invisible force. He felt as if his pores were about to stand on end.
"Good timing!" Zhang Hao shouted loudly.
"Aohan Six Styles, Astonishing Cold Glimpse!"
Zhang Hao chopped down with a saber strike. The icy cold saber energy collided with Li Haofeng's spear in the void.
Zhang Hao felt his saber strike instantly shattered. His hand was slightly numb.
"Take another spear strike from me!"
Li Haofeng snorted coldly and thrust out three more spears. Three terrifying spear shadows, in a triangular formation, thrust towards Zhang Hao.
Each spear was stronger than the last.
Gathering all his strength. Zhang Hao deflected the first two spears, but the third spear was already at his fingertips.
"Swallow Shadow Drift!"
Zhang Hao unleashed Swallow Shadow Drift to its limit. Instantly, nine illusory figures appeared. Seemingly disturbed, Li Haofeng's spear momentum paused slightly.
"Destroy them all!"
Li Haofeng's stance remained unchanged, and he swept out with his long spear. Eight illusory figures were instantly annihilated. The terrifying spear momentum did not diminish and continued to sweep towards Zhang Hao's true body.
Although it took a long time to describe, only two breaths of time had passed.
"Get lost!"
Taking advantage of the brief moment of respite, Zhang Hao once again gathered all his strength and chopped down with a saber. It struck the tip of the spear directly.
A loud explosion sounded.
The two forces collided fiercely.