376: Zhang team disagreement, decisive kill

"Sister Gu, we've been searching for so long, do you think... is there really a need to keep searching?"

In a quiet and deep mountain forest clearing, dozens of figures either stood straight or sat cross-legged on the ground.

Some even lay on the thick branches of large trees, resting with their eyes closed, while a few others chewed heartily on the food in their hands to replenish their depleted energy.

These people's appearances didn't look any different from ordinary people, but surprisingly, a pair of wings grew on each of their backs!

Even more astonishing was that the color of these wings was not the usual solid color, but light blue on one side and light purple on the other.

In the center of the circle formed by this group of strange people, a tall woman stood quietly.

Her exquisite and beautiful face was expressionless, so cold that people didn't dare to approach easily.

Suddenly, the woman's tightly closed eyes trembled slightly, then slowly opened, revealing a pair of clear and captivating beautiful eyes.

If Shadow were here at this moment, he would surely recognize this cold and beautiful woman before him at a glance as 006 Yang Shuo's childhood friend—Gu Yanxi!

Just then, a crackling sound of electricity was heard, accompanied by a dazzling electric arc that suddenly flashed, and Gu Yanxi's figure instantly appeared like a ghost in front of the person who had just spoken.

Her fair and slender hand shot forward fiercely, swiftly grasping towards the opponent's neck like lightning.

However, facing Gu Yanxi's fierce attack, that person was clearly no ordinary individual either.

He let out a fearless roar, his right arm muscles tensed, and his fist, as large as a casserole, wrapped in whistling wind, blasted straight towards Gu Yanxi.

"Bang!"

In the blink of an eye, Gu Yanxi's hand and that person's heavy fist collided fiercely.

In an instant, an incredibly powerful shockwave swept out in all directions from the two of them as the center, and the surrounding air seemed to be ignited, emitting bursts of explosive sounds.

The strong wind howled past, making the leaves rustle; the thunder roared incessantly, deafening.

Seeing this, the others' expressions changed slightly, and they quickly retreated backward at the first moment, but no one showed surprise, as if they had expected it.

"Hmph!"

Gu Yanxi snorted coldly, a cold light flickered in her beautiful eyes, and the strength in her hand increased by a few points.

"Pfft!"

Accompanied by a muffled sound, that person instantly lost the power to resist, like a kite with a broken string, a stream of crimson blood spurted from his mouth, and his body involuntarily flew backward.

Afterward, with a loud "bang," his heavy body slammed hard onto the solid ground, raising a cloud of dust.

However, before he could struggle to get up from the ground, Gu Yanxi's figure flickered, and she appeared beside him like a ghost.

Immediately after, a foot mercilessly stepped onto his chest, and the powerful force pressed his just-raised body firmly back onto the ground.

"Cough cough... Sister Gu, we've been out searching for over half a year now. If we keep searching aimlessly like this, are we supposed to wait until we're all dead before you stop?"

Although that person coughed up another large mouthful of blood and his face was as pale as paper, a hint of defiance was revealed in his eyes as he stared straight at Gu Yanxi and spoke.

"Along the way, four of us have already sacrificed ourselves.

Back then, you swore that you would lead us to find our so-called King, but where is the King now?"

Hearing this, Gu Yanxi's beautiful eyes trembled slightly, as if a chord deep within her heart had been struck.

But soon, her gaze became incredibly firm again, as if nothing could shake her determination.

"I can clearly feel that we are getting closer and closer to the King.

As long as everyone doesn't give up and continues to persevere, I believe it won't be long before we see the King."

Gu Yanxi said with a resolute tone, and at the same time, she turned her head and scanned the rest of the people.

In an instant, a majestic and vast Aura suddenly erupted from her, sweeping out in all directions like a surging tide.

Feeling this powerful pressure, everyone present couldn't help but feel a shock in their hearts, and even their breathing became somewhat rapid.

"This trip out is not just as simple as searching for the King.

More importantly, through this period of training, each of your strengths has been greatly improved.

Think carefully, what Realm were you in back then? And after this half a year of life-and-death tempering, what Realm are you in now?"

Gu Yanxi's words were powerful and resonated in everyone's ears.

As soon as she said this, those who had originally wanted to speak also closed their mouths and said no more.

But someone still couldn't help but speak, "Sister Gu, we've been traveling for nearly a year now, leaving Great Xia behind, we don't know how far.

It was fine at first, we could still handle it, but now the road ahead is getting harder and harder, and Martial Grandmaster and even Martial Lord Realm demon beasts are appearing one after another.

Last time we encountered a beast tide and a Martial Lord Realm demon beast, if we hadn't run fast, would we still be alive now?"

"Exactly, we thank you for giving us the possibility to become stronger, and we will repay you, but we will absolutely not risk our lives to play with you!"

Others also echoed, and some people in the crowd couldn't help but nod.

Seeing this scene, Gu Yanxi also sighed inwardly. She knew why these people were like this.

They don't have the mysterious premonition that she does. For them, this trip out is an aimless and endless torment.

Although their strength has improved, there is no guarantee of their life safety, which could be lost in the next second.

"So what do you want to do? Go back?"

Gu Yanxi quietly looked at the few people who had spoken. The few who were about to say something else instantly didn't dare to speak.

After all, Gu Yanxi's strength was the strongest among everyone present. Just based on her methods from earlier, none of them would be her match unless they teamed up.

In the end, the man who was still lying on the ground coughing up blood spoke, "Sister Gu, if you truly understand us, then take us back. That so-called King might have already abandoned me..."

"Crack!"

Suddenly, that person's voice stopped abruptly. Gu Yanxi had actually crushed that person's chest with one foot.

That person's eyes widened, his face full of pain, mixed with unwillingness and anger, but he no longer had the chance to speak.

The faces of the few people who had spoken earlier all changed drastically as they watched the man who twitched a few times and then lost all signs of life, and they subconsciously retreated in unison.

"Those willing to follow me, stay. Those unwilling can leave now, but if the King holds you accountable later, don't blame me for your life or death!"