180: Chapter 180 The Mysterious Girl An Ning

"It's a nine-star Dark Night Ice Wolf," Xiao Yao recognized it at a glance.

The Monk: "Stop dawdling. I can't hold on for long, let's get out of here quickly."

The Dark Night Ice Wolf quickly charged straight toward the bushes. The Mu Shi Clan were like ants before it, and it easily dealt with the Mu Shi people in its path wherever it went.

Mu Cheng let out a deep sigh of relief. "We finally escaped."

The Monk: "It's not that simple. Let's run as far as we can!"

One wolf and three people traversed through the bushes, with the corpses of Mu Shi Clan members scattered everywhere along their path.

Mu Cheng looked on with a sense of pity. "Knowing they can't win, why don't they choose to retreat?"

A life is a life, after all. This time, even Xiao Yao felt it deeply, sighing as she spoke.

"To them, we are the invaders. To protect their kin, they would rather die ten thousand deaths."

"Alright then! I'll try to minimize casualties as much as possible." The Monk was not a cold-blooded person and naturally felt the same pity.

The Dark Night Ice Wolf shifted from its original slaughter to simply charging through.

The Monk studied the route carefully again and said after a while, "This Mu Shi Clan tribe is very peculiar. It stretches for nearly ten kilometers, with layers of defensive circles at both ends."

"Each defensive circle has special ballistae with astonishing lethality. Trying to break through will surely be a massacre."

Mu Cheng: "I remember these guys don't have very high intelligence. It seems the person behind this might not be simple. Regardless, let's take a detour!"

With such elaborate arrangements, it was certain that this was not the work of the Mu Shi Clan.

"Taking a detour isn't impossible, but it might be even more dangerous," the Monk said as he studied the new route.

Xiao Yao suddenly remembered and said, "It is indeed very dangerous. Where there's the Mu Shi Clan, the lackeys of the Ghost Wolf Clan are bound to be present."

"Ghost Wolf Clan... why haven't I seen any of those guys anywhere?" Mu Cheng instantly grew frustrated at the mention of the Ghost Wolf Clan.

The Monk explained, "Don't make a fuss. Once the Battlefield seal is released, our greatest enemies will be the Ghost Wolf Clan and the Demon God Clan behind them."

"With such a large group of Mu Shi Clan here, if what you say is true, there's a good chance the Ghost Wolf Clan is present." Xiao Yao wasn't certain now, but she couldn't entirely disbelieve it either.

After all, what the Monk said was true. Once the seal was released and chaos broke out on the Battlefield, it would be the doing of the Ghost Wolf Clan and the Demon God Clan.

Soldiers to block, water to cover with earth; Mu Cheng really couldn't think of any better way.

"Choose a route and let's detour!"

"Mhm." The Monk also agreed.

The Dark Night Ice Wolf quickly rushed out of the bushes and toward the forest. Unlike the bushes here, the forest was filled with giant black trees.

Giant trees that would take a dozen people to embrace became denser the further forward they went.

Xiao Yao suddenly jumped down. "It looks like we can only go on foot. This place isn't that simple."

"Stop!" At the Monk's command, the Dark Night Ice Wolf stopped immediately.

After Mu Cheng and the Monk jumped off its back, the Monk patted Xiao Bai's head.

"Go back! You've worked hard."

"Go back and stay safe!"

The Dark Night Ice Wolf clan was very bellicose. It suddenly let out a roar, indicating it didn't want to go back.

"This guy doesn't seem very willing," Xiao Yao said softly as she noticed the Dark Night Ice Wolf's reluctance.

Mu Cheng: "The Dark Night Ice Wolf clan is very bellicose. Even if they face an enemy stronger than themselves, they won't back down, even if it means a life-and-death struggle."

Xiao Yao had already sensed that the forest was full of danger as soon as she stepped in, and she said seriously.

"Even if it's unwilling to enter, it probably sensed the danger just like I did. Let's be extra careful!"

The three people and one wolf traveled through the forest according to the marked route. But after more than six hours, they still hadn't encountered any danger.

"This is too strange! There's no danger at all." Mu Cheng felt something was very wrong.

The Monk, however, thought it was fine and asked, "Isn't it better if there's no danger? We should just reach the Legendary Underground Palace as soon as possible."

"What should I say to you? In such a large forest, think about it—we haven't encountered a single monster. Is that normal?" Xiao Yao was now certain.

The Monk only knew half of everything. He knew a lot of things, but in the wild, it was obvious he was a rookie with no experience.

But now there was no turning back.

Mu Cheng: "I hope it's not what I'm thinking! Otherwise, it will be quite troublesome."

"Let's hope so!" Xiao Yao nodded slightly and said.

The Monk's mindset was completely blown this time, and he shouted in frustration.

"Can you two... stop being like this? I'm begging you to say something I can understand, okay?"

"It's better if you don't know! What if you get scared?" Mu Cheng thought it was better not to say; if a war lay ahead...

If he said it, wouldn't it scare the Monk to death?

After another four hours of moving forward, Xiao Yao suddenly stopped.

"About five kilometers ahead is a real Battlefield. The Dark Night Ice Wolf is too big a target now; it's better to let it go back first."

"Xiao Bai, go back first!" Although the Monk hadn't experienced a real Battlefield, he certainly knew of its cruelty.

In the end, the Dark Night Ice Wolf... went back reluctantly.

"Isn't it just a Battlefield? What's the big deal?" He pretended to be very calm, as if nothing was happening.

"We'll know when we get there. You'd better be mentally prepared."

Although Mu Cheng had experienced it, this place was different from the Blue-White Star. Without even thinking, he knew... the scale of the Battlefield would certainly be massive.

As they drew closer, a hidden hint appeared before Mu Cheng.

[Warning! Warning! Warning! A Mu Shi Clan army and a Ghost Wolf Clan army have been detected within two kilometers ahead. Quantity unknown, level unknown.]

This was expected, so Mu Cheng didn't say much.

Ten minutes later, they finally saw the situation ahead. It was a Ghost Wolf Clan unit, all wearing black gold armor, about three meters tall, with human bodies and Wolf Heads.

They looked incredibly brutal and fierce, each holding various black gold weapons, and they were lined up row after row, appearing well-trained.

Under the roars of the Ghost Wolf Clan wearing golden armor, the Ghost Wolf Clan army was charging and attacking the Mu Shi Clan's defensive city.

Now looking over, the corpses of the Ghost Wolf Clan and Mu Shi Clan were everywhere, and black blood had stained almost the entire Battlefield black.

One could clearly see the black blood on the ground flowing, slowly gathering into a moving river of blood.

"This... is too cruel! It's completely different from what's recorded in history." The Monk looked at the bloody scene before him, feeling very distressed.

Mu Cheng: "History only records general information. It's not nearly as cruel as seeing it with your own eyes. Just a small war like this has already left corpses everywhere."

"It's hard to imagine how terrifying a large-scale war will be in the future, and even harder to imagine how many casualties there will be once the Battlefield's seal is completely broken."

"War has always been this heartless. Since it can't be changed, we have no choice but to become stronger to protect ourselves and those we should protect." In Xiao Yao's inherited memories, every war was vivid, enough to make her no longer fear any battle.

"What should we do now?" the Monk asked, at a loss.

Watching the Mu Shi Clan being slaughtered by the Ghost Wolf Clan, yet the Mu Shi Clan still hadn't given up their resistance, it was indeed difficult to make a choice.

After the three of them stood in a daze for a while, Mu Cheng finally spoke, "How about we help the Mu Shi Clan?"

Xiao Yao indeed couldn't bear to watch and took out a black gold sword.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go together!"

The Monk didn't hesitate either and summoned the Dark Night Ice Wolf again... The three of them charged directly into the fray.

Unstoppable, wherever they went... Ghost Wolf Clan soldiers fell to the ground.

Before long, the Ghost Wolf Clan soldiers noticed the three of them.

Soon, the three were blocked by a Ghost Wolf Clan General Wolf wearing golden armor. His aura alone was enough to prove it.

This guy's status was definitely not simple.

Blocking Mu Cheng's path, he spoke in human tongue, "I wondered who it was. So it's three little human rats."

"Hmm? This guy seems to have some concerns." Xiao Yao looked at the General Wolf before her and suddenly had an idea to threaten him.

"We are from the Super Ability Academy! If you know what's good for you, get lost!"

"As I thought, the Super Ability Academy. But what can you do to me?" General Evil Fourth Wolf actually believed her.

Indeed, in this godforsaken place, no other humans besides those from the Super Ability Academy would appear.

"Right, right, right! We're from the Super Ability Academy, so don't blame us for being impolite." The Monk instantly understood and played along.

However, he was stammering... it was obvious he was afraid.

"I really didn't expect someone from the Super Ability Academy to be so cowardly. The fearless Super Ability Academy seems to be nothing special today." Evil Fourth Wolf laughed mockingly.

But he suddenly reacted. "Wait... tell me, who are you really?"

"With that brain, you only just realized? If you want to fight, then fight! No need to dawdle." Mu Cheng didn't have the patience.

He suddenly released his Battle Qi, instantly activating King Kais Fist, and his aura grew several times stronger.

"King Kais Fist? It seems you really are from the Super Ability Academy. But none of that matters. What matters is that you must all die!"

Evil Fourth Wolf himself harbored deep-seated hatred for humans and the Super Ability Academy, and now he had such an opportunity.

Two black gold greatswords suddenly appeared in his hands, and he slashed at Mu Cheng with extreme speed.

"Die for me!"

"If it's just brute force, you're still far off. Go back and train for another few hundred years!" Mu Cheng didn't take Evil Fourth Wolf to heart at all, merely swinging the black gold heavy sword in his hand.

*Clang!*

Under a violent collision, Evil Fourth Wolf was sent flying very, very far, spitting out green blood.

Mu Cheng raised his black gold heavy sword again, pointing it at Evil Fourth Wolf and taunting him, "Is that all? Come at me again if you've got the guts!"

Despite the provocation, he didn't dare to be careless and responded with caution.

"Kid, you must die today!"

Evil Fourth Wolf's body suddenly grew several times larger, bursting through his golden armor. His height increased from two meters to about seven meters.

One could clearly see blood-red veins appearing all over his body as he swung his fists down hard at Mu Cheng.

"Die for me!"

"It's not certain who will die yet!" Mu Cheng didn't flinch, gripping his black gold heavy sword with both hands and swinging it heavily at Evil Fourth Wolf.

*Clang! Clang! Clang!*

After a dozen rounds, the black gold heavy sword couldn't break through Evil Fourth Wolf's defense at all. Evil Fourth Wolf was not weak.

Neither of them gained the upper hand.

"Kid, are you just scratching an itch for me?" Evil Fourth Wolf once again clenched his fists and smashed them heavily toward Mu Cheng.

At this moment, Mu Cheng also guessed that he couldn't break through Evil Fourth Wolf's defense at all. It would likely be the same even if he used bloodline attacks, so there was no need to waste energy trying.

"This won't do. I have to think of a way." In his helplessness, he chose to defend and retreat.

Evil Fourth Wolf showed no mercy, smashing at Mu Cheng again and again, fighting to kill.

Fortunately, he held on with the black heavy sword in his hand, which kept him from being smashed into a meat pancake.

"In that case, let's settle this with brute force!" Mu Cheng exerted his strength again, bringing out all his true power.

Evil Fourth Wolf: "Bring out whatever skills you have! Let me see just how much capability you humans have nowadays."

"Then taste my combo!" Mu Cheng had no choice but to change his attack style. The qianji in his hand transformed into a black gold spear.

His basic moves were executed in one smooth motion. Facing the giant Evil Fourth Wolf, he completely suppressed him.

"What a pity, this move belongs to Ren Xiaoxiao of the Super Ability Academy." Evil Fourth Wolf didn't dare to be careless anymore and kept defending.

Mu Cheng attacked while Evil Fourth Wolf defended... clearly, the situation had instantly reversed.

"Damn it, it seems I have no choice." Evil Fourth Wolf had no other way and allowed the black gold spear to pierce his right arm.

He instantly distanced himself from Mu Cheng, and soon he returned to his original form, his right arm starting to drip blood.

Before long, the bleeding stopped, and it healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. "It's not over yet! Again!"

Evil Fourth Wolf attacked again, completely disregarding his own life!

Lin Mo would not be so careless. The qianji in his hand suddenly transformed into a great hammer, catching him off guard again.

Under the heavy blow, Evil Fourth Wolf's entire body was driven into the ground. With no more strength to move, he lay quietly in the deep pit.

"Good grief, even a General Wolf at the peak of the Nine-Star World King God level could be taken down?" the Monk was incredibly surprised.

Xiao Yao: "Master's physical strength... has already reached such a terrifying level?"

Even she could hardly believe it.

With the fall of Evil Fourth Wolf, all the Ghost Wolf Clan soldiers soon fled in panic. Seeing that the Ghost Wolf Clan soldiers' momentum was gone, the Mu Shi Clan pursued them and quickly drove the Ghost Wolf Clan back into the forest.

Looking at the mountains of corpses around him, Mu Cheng felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Soon, Xiao Yao and the Monk also came to his side, staying quiet without saying anything.

"What's... going on with you two?" Finally, it was the Monk who spoke first, breaking the silence.

But after a moment, the three were surrounded by a large number of Mu Shi Clan members. They looked ferocious, pointing their very primitive weapons at them.

At that moment, a young girl in white ancient-style clothing suddenly appeared before the three of them.

Her black hair reached her waist, and her head was simply decorated with green wooden vines. She looked physically and mentally exhausted.

She came forward and asked, "If I'm not mistaken, the three of you should be members of the Super Ability Academy. On behalf of the Mu Shi Clan, I thank you for your help."