The Mountain Dog had transformed into a Hellhound, standing there with flames under its paws. Its eyes, back, and tail were all ablaze with blue fire, its head held high, standing coldly and proudly in front of Wen Ping, revealing itself to everyone.
Zhantian Qingxuan couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment once more.
She could clearly feel that the dog’s aura was stronger than Han Zhan’s, not just by a small margin. And Han Zhan was now kneeling on the ground, beaten like a dog, certainly by its hand.
Suddenly, she remembered wanting to trade 10 or 20 White Crystals for this dog, and immediately gave an awkward smile.
Zhantian Qingxuan turned around, the desire to leave had vanished, "This dog’s power is at least unbeatable in the Upper Realm, right?"
After a brief speculation, a sinister laugh was heard.
First, a skull burning with blue flames appeared, followed by bony hands, clutching a crimson iron chain... Just like that, the Evil Spirit Knight appeared step by step out of thin air, as if emerging from another world.
As it appeared, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
When its gaze swept around, everyone felt an inexplicable fear arise in their hearts.
This time, it was Han Yun’s turn to ask Han Zhan, "Brother Han Zhan, how are you?"
Han Zhan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his thumb, then pulled himself up, retreating cautiously, his heart never more cautious than now.
Meanwhile, Qin Tian had already dragged Wanli He’s corpse to a distance. After checking a few breaths, his face showed a look of dismay. Clearly, Wanli He was beyond saving, only exhaling without inhaling.
Qin Mo quickly ran over, "Grandpa, are you okay?"
Qin Tian said so, but blood still oozed from his abdomen. Fortunately, as an Upper Profound Realm cultivator, the injury wasn’t fatal.
Qin Tian glanced at Wen Ping before asking, "Who is this?"
Qin Mo quickly replied, "Grandpa, this is Wen Sect Leader from the Sect I joined recently. He’s very powerful, he will surely save you, don’t worry. Han Yun and the others are no match at all."
Qin Tian nodded, revealing a trace of relief, perhaps expecting Wen Ping to be as strong as Qin Mo said, otherwise he’d end up like Wanli He. Then, he began to circulate his Qi to heal his injuries.
At this moment, after Han Zhan retreated, his battle intent was completely gone.
Secret Treasure is good, but it’s not as important as staying alive. Surviving, the future might still hold the Divine Profound Realm.
If it were only Qin Tian and Wanli He, he wouldn’t be afraid at all, even if the battle was difficult, he’d still aim for the Secret Treasure. But now, a dog and a skeleton man, both with unfathomable power.
Fighting on, no matter the outcome, wasn’t worth it to him, "Brother Han Yun, you and I should handle one each. The Secret Treasure is something left by the Divine Profound, we can’t let this kid take it."
Han Yun nodded, talking while initiating a move, "Fine, I’ll handle the skeleton man, you handle the dog."
Saying that, Han Yun Sword Technique was launched.
After the Vibrating Vein Sound, a Giant Sword condensed in the sky once more, this time materializing behind him. As Han Yun Sword swung, the Giant Sword swung along, and anyone cut by the Giant Sword was without exception—cleaved through.
This time, Han Yun didn’t hold back at all.
He felt the skeleton’s strength was not simple, at least he couldn’t see through it, without using his strongest sword, he couldn’t possibly overpower it.
This sword sent a shockwave that directly swept Qin Mo two hundred meters away.
Only a thunderous sound was heard, from where Han Yun initiated the move appeared a trench hundreds of meters long—cleaved open by this sword. The trench was ten meters deep, three meters wide, and extended onwards.
Qin Mo was caught by Yu Mo and steadied, after which Qin Tian couldn’t help but sigh, "Half-Step Divine Profound, terrifyingly strong!"
He couldn’t help but speculate, if Han Yun had used this sword earlier, he and Wanli He would’ve been dead.
Could the skeleton really withstand this sword?
When he focused on the battlefield, the skeleton stood there unharmed after taking the sword. And suddenly its hand grasped Han Yun’s sword, flames spread, wrapping Han Yun’s hand in blue flames.
Qin Tian exclaimed in surprise, ignoring the abdominal pain from the shout.
Meanwhile, Han Yun watched the flames spread toward his hand, immediately releasing his grip, terrified.
The intent to retreat was born!
Especially seeing his sword, transformed into a flaming new weapon in the skeleton’s hand.
Han Yun immediately turned head, wanting to convey the plan to withdraw, "Brother Han Zhan..."
But upon turning his head, the words caught in his throat, there was no trace of Han Zhan beside him. Han Zhan had long since sprinted hundreds of meters away, blocked at the entrance of a forest by the dog burning with flames.
How could he not understand why Han Zhan went there?
Just as he spoke, the Evil Spirit Knight suddenly vanished from sight, like a ghost, instantly catching up to Han Zhan.
The flaming Long Sword swung.
A streak of blue light swept across Han Zhan’s back, and when the blue light vanished, the Evil Spirit Knight was already walking with the sword.
Han Zhan crumbled like a shattered porcelain bottle, turning into a pile of black soot.
Han Yun cursed silently, then didn’t bother thinking further, regardless of Han Zhan abandoning him or what the skeleton truly was... He transformed into a sword shadow, into a flash, suddenly darting toward the distant forest.
The Evil Spirit Knight rode the Mountain Dog in pursuit directly.
Zhantian Qingxuan returned, somewhat incredulous.
Really, it happened too quickly.
Two figures at the pinnacle, one couldn’t withstand a single sword, the other as Half-Step Divine Profound could only flee. In her view, Han Yun was doomed, clearly, the dog’s speed was much faster than his.
Zhantian Qingxuan slightly bowed to Wen Ping, who came picking up the Storage Ring.
Wen Ping merely asked indifferently, "Where’s Zhantian Ye?"
Zhantian Qingxuan answered, "I left her outside the Secret Realm, I feared there might be danger within."
Wen Ping nodded, straightening up and heading towards Qin Tian.
Seeing Wen Ping approaching, Qin Tian struggled to stand with Qin Mo’s support, cupping his fists to say, "Many thanks to Wen Sect Leader for the life-saving grace. If not for Wen Sect Leader intervening, this old man would’ve perished here today."
"I just helped Qin Mo, no other intentions." Honestly, Qin Tian’s demise didn’t matter much to him.
Not familiar, dying was dying.
Daring to seek Secret Treasure in the Secret Realm, there were always only two paths—death or survival.
Speaking, Wen Ping took out Qin Tian’s Storage Ring.
Qin Tian made no move to take it, speaking immediately, "Wen Sect Leader, consider this a repayment for saving my life."
Wen Ping wasn’t courteous either.
If the old man dared to take it back, it would be out of line.
Though he hesitated to snatch it, since Qin Mo was there, he would definitely blacklist Flying Fish Island.
Asked Qin Tian, "Wen Sect Leader, I still have some personal items in the Storage Ring, may I take them out?"
Wen Ping nodded, handing the Storage Ring over.
After passing it over, Qin Tian took out a few boxes from within, then severed the connection with the Storage Ring and handed it to Wen Ping, "Sect Leader rest assured, these are all Qin Family items, the Secret Treasure remains in the Storage Ring."