The Mountain and River Map clearly showed everything, including where treasures were hidden, where dangers lurked, and what kind of monsters could be found.
It even displayed in red dots how many monsters would block the path along the way.
It was by relying on such abilities that he had been able to kill so many martial artists pursuing him in the Fulong Mountain Range.
And now, this powerful ability had once again co into play.
However, he didn’t want to pave the way for others; therefore, he chose to let Bai Feifei pick a path first before following suit.
If she chose the sa one, he would follow her lead.
If not, even better.
Leng Hao was closer to Ling Xiao and could see the strange inscriptions in Ling Xiao’s eyes constantly flickering as if analyzing sothing.
He was amazed and understood why his master had advised him to befriend Ling Xiao at all costs; this guy was not only strong but also mysterious, and following him was proving to be the right choice.
Bai Feifei looked troubled. Despite her high cultivation level, she had never experienced such a maze before and lacked any experience.
"Hehe, these ten paths will probably be very dangerous. It’s better we don’t split up. It’s safer to walk together," Tantai Lingzi suddenly said with a laugh.
"Senior Sister Tantai, what you say is not quite right," Ling Xiao shook his head and replied, "If we all walk together and encounter trouble, we might all be wiped out. Instead, how about this: We can split into two teams, with eleven people between us. I’ll take Dai Yuling and Leng Hao with . The rest of you can form another team, which also saves us from getting in each other’s way, right?"
Although he didn’t want everyone to enter the sa fork, he also didn’t wish for too many groups.
Dividing into two teams like this was the best arrangent as there would be a lower chance of the other team choosing the path he wanted to take.
Nobody opposed this suggestion.
After all, Bai Feifei’s group was larger and stronger.
Thus, the team split up quickly, with Bai Feifei taking her group away first.
Ling Xiao entered one of the forks shortly after.
Just as the two teams entered their respective forks, a figure appeared at the entrance.
The figure was extrely blurry, as if made of smoke, making it impossible to discern any facial features, but based on the size, it was definitely a human-sized creature.
The figure hesitated for a mont at the entrance of the forks and then proceeded into the one Ling Xiao had taken.
...
No sooner had Ling Xiao and the others entered their fork than a stench-filled gust assaulted them, creating a putrid sll that made them want to turn back.
Inside the cave, the chilly wind whistled with strange noises that sent chills down one’s spine.
Ling Xiao had Dai Yuling and Leng Hao follow behind him because he could see clearly the situation inside the fork.
The reason for the stench was the fork was filled with various poisonous snakes, so many that it was hair-raising.
Although these poisonous snakes differed in appearance, they all bore the sa dark green inscriptions on their bodies.
"That’s a Deadly Poison Array!"
It was a magic array that enhanced the potency of poison, embedded into the bodies of venomous creatures to increase the toxicity of their venom by more than double.
Of course, the strength of the effects depended on the quality of the materials and the level of the array.
The Deadly Poison Arrays on these blocking snakes could increase their toxic effects by about threefold. If one were to be bitten, aside from Ling Xiao, the other two would be in trouble.
"Ling Xiao, leave this to !" Dai Yuling knew she wouldn’t stand a chance against formidable beasts, so it was most fitting for her to deal with these second or third-level ferocious beasts.
Behind her, the Cherry Tree Martial Spirit manifested, scattering so pollen.
This pollen, falling among the snakes, caused them to beco drowsy and lose all their fighting spirit.
As expected, Dai Yuling’s training thod was unique, and even her fighting style had undergone peculiar changes, which was quite interesting.
Ling Xiao had been worried, but now he was at ease.
Among the group of snakes, there was a little snake as long as a thumb, entirely golden.
It lay quietly behind a rock, spying on the three martial artists who had intruded.
However, it didn’t know that Ling Xiao had already noticed its presence.
This little snake was actually a seventh-level ferocious beast. The effect of the deadly poison array was about tenfold. Whether it was Dai Yuling or Leng Hao, a single bite would undoubtedly kill them instantly.
It was also because Dai Yuling was helping to deal with the other poisonous snakes that Ling Xiao had the opportunity to focus his attention on this golden little snake.
Just as the rest of the poisonous snakes were about to fall into a deep sleep, the golden little snake moved.
With incredible speed, it darted directly toward Dai Yuling’s throat.
Swish!
The light of the sword flashed like lightning, piercing through the small golden snake in almost an instant.
Thump!
The golden little snake hit the ground, its body twitching a few tis before it lay still.
Ordinary weapons might have difficulty killing poisonous snakes, but Ling Xiao’s flying swords were precious treasure artifacts. All of his flying swords shared one common feature: speed!
"Double the speed of the Sword Control Technique! Double the speed of the flying swords!"
Although they lacked special techniques, their enhanced effects were significantly superior to those of Ling Xiao’s treasured sword.
Ling Xiao was quite satisfied with such flying swords.
After all, he primarily used his flying swords for surprise attacks, seldom in straightforward combat. If they were too slow, they wouldn’t be as effective.
Precious treasure artifacts were indeed worthy of the na. Coupled with Ling Xiao’s Sword Control Technique, which had reached the bronze scroll level, the power was comparable to gold-top level martial arts. It would be a disgrace if he couldn’t kill even a seventh-level ferocious beast, and he might as well sell the swords for money.
"Thank you!"
Dai Yuling had genuinely been startled just a mont ago.
"No need, we are teammates after all, helping each other out," Ling Xiao replied.
Leng Hao was even more amazed inwardly.
Ling Xiao’s thods were not only formidable but also diverse, truly incomparable to those of ordinary martial artists.
"While those poisonous snakes are unconscious, let’s continue moving forward!
Ling Xiao felt sothing was very odd, as if soone had been following them all along. However, after calculating, there were only a total of eleven disciples left, and he was very clear about the aura of each one. Yet, the person tailing him had a slightly different aura.
It was an uncomfortable feeling.
But since the aura was too weak and intermittent, sotis he even thought he might be hallucinating.
However, adhering to the principle of "better safe than sorry," Ling Xiao had done sothing to the corpse of the golden little snake while he was disposing of it.
Only then did he continue on with Dai Yuling and Leng Hao.
...
Not long after Ling Xiao, Dai Yuling, and Leng Hao had left, a shadowy figure sneakily appeared at the spot they had just vacated.
As the figure lifted his foot, preparing to continue the pursuit, suddenly a golden light flew up from the ground.
It was the previously slain golden little snake.
The shadow failed to dodge in ti and was bitten by the golden little snake.
What was surprising, though, was that the golden little snake imdiately burned to ash, not causing any harm to the figure.
"Who would have thought that boy would be so cunning, using his Soul Power to fill this snake’s corpse and target the master!"
The figure stood there, seeming sowhat surprised.
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