Chapter 219: Chapter 182 Dense Fog_2 Chapter 219: Chapter 182 Dense Fog_2 Yang Chunhua and Zhao Zongsheng held the front line, each sword light cutting down seven or eight Star Beasts, either severely injuring or instantly killing them.
Indeed, they were worthy of their Gold Level status.
Every move they made carried immense power, far beyond what ordinary Silver Star Beasts could withstand.
Situ Qingyin drew a pale yellow longsword, and Star Power erupted, making her appear just one step away from the Silver High Stage.
As an Artifact Refiner, Situ Qingyin’s longsword was naturally a Blue Star Artifact.
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A tremendous amount of Star Power gathered on it, each swing causing enough ripples of Star Power to critically injure even Silver High Stage Star Beasts.
Su Yuan found it even easier.
He pulled out the Phoenix Perch Saber, Space Power encompassing the blade, and with a casual swing, Star Beasts fell dead beneath it.
If he used his Void Splitting Monument Hand, his efficiency would be higher.
However, with three Gold Level members in the team, Su Yuan saw no need to reveal his full strength and preferred to take it easy.
Being the one that strangers look to for help in desperate situations could be quite troublesome.
Even so, Su Yuan’s casual, effortless kills drew astonishment from Situ Qingyin and Ji Ping standing nearby.
A dozen minutes later, the beast tide had passed, and the group finally relaxed, taking a long breath.
“It’s been years since we last encountered a beast tide; fortunately, no one was seriously injured.”
After quickly assessing the situation, Yang Chunhua let out a heavy sigh.
“Liu Wei, treat the wounded.
Little Xie, gather the Star Cores we just acquired!”
“Certainly, Captain Yang!” The Silver Stage guards responded in unison and began their tasks methodically.
Yang Chunhua gazed into the depths of Qiuyun Mountain, his brow furrowed.
“I wonder what happened up ahead.
Normally, there shouldn’t be a beast tide in Qiuyun Mountain.”
Deputy Captain Zhao Zongsheng suggested, “Why don’t you wait here while I take a couple of men to scout ahead?
Since we’re already here, even if we have to change our route, we need to find out what’s going on first.”
After a moment’s thought, Yang Chunhua agreed, “Alright, just be careful, Zongsheng.”
Zhao Zongsheng nodded before leading two Silver Stage experts from Gale Station forward.
Turning back to the group, Yang Chunhua instructed, “The beast tide has just passed.
Everyone, rest here for a bit.”
“Captain Yang, what happened up ahead?”
“Yeah, why did a beast tide suddenly appear?
Could there be an unexpected danger?”
“Damn, it’s my first time leaving the Great Flame.
I hope nothing bad happens!”
“…”
The group murmured anxiously, especially those with weaker strength, who felt increasingly terrified by the uncontrollable circumstances.
Yang Chunhua reassured, “Don’t worry.
Our scouts have gone ahead to investigate.
If there’s any problem, we can always change direction.
No matter what, Gale Station will never abandon its clients easily!”
The reputation of Gale Station, combined with Yang Chunhua’s calm demeanor, helped to soothe everyone’s fears.
Yang Chunhua approached the refined middle-aged man from Dragon Sect and requested, “Master Lu, if anything happens later, could you and the Dragon Sect members assist us?”
Lu Qianqiu agreed after a brief hesitation, “Rest assured, Captain Yang.
Though I live in Dragon Gate City, I’m still a Great Flame Country citizen.
Most people in our group are from Great Flame.
If anything happens and we can do something, we will certainly help.
But if it’s beyond our capability…
we will prioritize our own safety.”
Yang Chunhua was delighted.
“Thank you, Master Lu.
As expected of the righteous Jianghu heroes of Dragon Sect!”
Naturally, Yang Chunhua never expected Lu Qianqiu to fight to the death.
Even his own guards would prioritize their lives over the clients’ during critical moments.
Besides, in Qiuyun Mountain, he believed nothing could overwhelm their three Gold Level experts.
Meanwhile, Ji Ping marveled at Su Yuan collecting Star Cores from the corpses.
“Brother Su, you are indeed a genius from Demon Capital Academy.
You make killing Silver Star Beasts look effortless.
If I had half your strength, I would have saved enough for a Blue Star Card within months!”
Su Yuan smiled but said nothing more.
After storing the last Star Core, Su Yuan glanced deeply into the mountain, his expression turning grave.
“What’s wrong?
Did you notice something amiss?” Situ Qingyin asked, sensing his change in demeanor.
Su Yuan, after sensing briefly, replied, “Be cautious.
There might be something troublesome ahead.”
“Something troublesome?”
Su Yuan nodded.
He had hunted many Star Beasts in the Great Barbarian Mountain Area and Transversal Mountain Range.
Whenever he slaughtered extensively in a region, nearby Star Beasts would flee to other areas, causing those in their path to also run…
Much like the recent scene, almost identical.
So, it might not have been a small beast tide but a group of frightened Star Beasts!
If that were the case, something truly formidable lay ahead…
Time passed; half an hour flew by.
Yang Chunhua checked his watch, noticing it was time for their ten-minute interval check-in.
He reactivated the Communication Talisman, “Zongsheng, what’s the situation?
Any new findings?”
“Hello, Zongsheng, can you hear me?”
“Zongsheng?!”
“…”
Despite shouting several times, no one answered.
Yang Chunhua’s mood sank immediately!
Everyone resting nearby witnessed the scene as well.
“What’s going on?
Where are the scouts?”
“Could something have happened?
Why is there no reply?”
“…”
The group’s discussions grew frantic.
Su Yuan’s expression also turned solemn.
Even Gold Level experts failed to send messages before silently “disappearing,” indicating a situation far worse than expected.
Checking the map briefly, Yang Chunhua decisively ordered, “Retrace our path, exit Qiuyun Mountain Range first!”
“No way, that would waste at least a day.
Can’t we just adjust our route?”
Some in the group, with tight schedules, expressed dissatisfaction hearing they had to return.
Yang Chunhua coldly replied, “If you wish to leave, go ahead.
According to our agreement, you won’t get a refund.”
Since losing contact with Zhao Zongsheng, he felt an increasingly intense sense of foreboding, urging him not to stay any longer.
“Move quickly!”
At Yang Chunhua’s command, everyone promptly summoned their Yellow Camel Beasts, changed direction, and began returning at high speed.
Though the journey back was smooth, a sense of gravity grew within Su Yuan.
Surveying around, the previously bustling forest with insect and bird chirps had fallen eerily silent.
More strangely, there was no sign of the Star Beasts that had fled earlier either.
“Is it foggy?” Situ Qingyin exclaimed suddenly in surprise.
Su Yuan turned to see a vague white mist surrounding them.
Upon looking back, they found themselves enveloped in increasingly thick fog from all directions!
“Why did it fog up so suddenly!”
Everyone was stunned, including Yang Chunhua and Lu Qianqiu.
“Something’s wrong!”
Su Yuan spread his senses, probing the mist.
Soon, he detected faint Star Power fluctuations within it.
“It’s fog caused by Star Power transformation!” Su Yuan shouted.
Yang Chunhua and Lu Qianqiu exchanged glances, understanding his implication: someone was manipulating the fog secretly.
Yang Chunhua hurriedly commanded, “Stop, slow down, don’t get separated!”
But as he spoke, the white mist thickened rapidly, engulfing individuals who then vanished from sight.
Narrowing his eyes, Su Yuan quickly retrieved the Yellow Camel Beast, grabbing Situ Qingyin’s arm.
After doing so, he found they were the only ones left; no one else remained visible within the mist!