21: Chapter 21: Human Race Ventures into the Mountains!

This man was named Chen Yuanshan, an Elder of the Yunshan Sect, with a cultivation base at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

This time, leading the team into the Wanhui Mountain Range, there was only one goal: the Earth Lizard Ancestor who was about to perish.

Behind him followed six Qi Refining Cultivators, four men and two women, all between twenty and thirty years old. Each possessed strong auras, with the lowest being at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

Further behind were some ordinary Disciples, with uneven cultivation bases, but the lowest was at the third level of Qi Refining.

They were all Outer Sect Disciples of the Yunshan Sect.

"Elder Chen, we have already entered the eastern side of the Wanhui Mountain Range. Fifty miles further ahead is the Immortal Cave of the Earth Lizard Ancestor."

A young Disciple stepped forward and said in a hushed voice.

His name was Zhao Heng, at the seventh level of Qi Refining. He was the one with the highest cultivation base among this group of Disciples and also one of the Disciples most valued by Chen Yuanshan.

Chen Yuanshan nodded, stopped, and took out the black compass from his bosom. He looked at the needle on it; the needle was pointing steadily at the character "Jue", motionless.

"Heaven is helping me."

"However, since the Earth Lizard Ancestor's Lifespan is coming to an end, the mountain will certainly not be peaceful during this time. You all must be extremely careful."

Chen Yuanshan put away the compass, his gaze sweeping over the six Disciples behind him, his voice low and serious.

"You all know the importance of this mission."

"Whether it is a Tier 2 Demonic Beast or anything else taken back, it will be a great achievement. Your task is to assist this Elder, not to play the hero. Whoever acts without authorization and ruins the big plan will be dealt with according to the Sect rules upon returning."

"Yes."

The group responded in unison.

Chen Yuanshan nodded with satisfaction and turned to continue walking.

In his view, this operation was absolutely foolproof.

The Earth Lizard Ancestor's Lifespan was nearly exhausted, and the Three Great Demon Generals guarding the entrance were merely a bunch of beasts, not worth fearing at all.

He, with his ninth level of Qi Refining, plus these Qi Refining Disciples, had more than enough to deal with a group of Tier 1 Demonic Beasts.

"Elder Chen, do you think there might be other treasures in the Earth Lizard Ancestor's Immortal Cave?"

Zhao Heng followed behind Chen Yuanshan and asked in a low voice.

"Brother Huo told me that this Tier 2 Demonic Beast has occupied this place for many years and has wreaked havoc in all directions before, so there must be quite a few good things in the Immortal Cave."

"But our primary goal is the Earth Lizard Ancestor himself. As for the rest, take what you can, and if you can't take it, destroy it. We must never let the Yao Race obtain it."

Chen Yuanshan said indifferently, while a trace of excitement flashed in his eyes.

If he could bring back the flesh and blood of a Tier 2 Demonic Beast to the Sect in exchange for contribution points, he could exchange them for a Foundation Establishment Pill, allowing himself to advance further.

"Elder, rest assured, we have made ample preparations this time. We are using Qi Concealment Talismans to clear the way and hide our auras. I have already been here before to scout the area, it is absolutely impossible for any Yao Beast to discover us..."

Zhao Heng had not finished speaking.

"Caw!!"

A sharp screech exploded from overhead, interrupting Zhao Heng's words.

In the sky.

Five grey-brown figures flew over the treetops; they were the five Vultures that had been tricked away by Wu Li.

They had flown dozens of miles to the east without seeing a shadow of any exotic treasure, and were returning, full of confusion, when they unexpectedly smelled the scent of Human Race Cultivators above this dense forest.

The lead Vulture was the first to notice the anomaly. In the bushes below, although no aura was visible, a faint fluctuation of Spiritual Qi was permeating.

Its small eyes suddenly narrowed, and a trace of panic flashed in its pupils.

"The Human Race has invaded the mountain!"

"Go and report it immediately!"

The Vulture's voice was sharp and urgent, exploding in the deathly silent forest and carrying very, very far.

"How could there be Yao Race here!"

"Damn it!"

Chen Yuanshan's face instantly turned livid.

He tore off the Qi Concealment Talisman from his chest, and his deep green Daoist robe fluttered without wind as a sharp aura erupted from his body.

The pressure of the ninth level of Qi Refining surged out like a tide, causing the surrounding bushes to tremble rustlingly.

"Quick, leave none alive!"

Before the words had even faded.

Chen Yuanshan flipped his right hand, and a three-foot green blade flew out from his sleeve. The sword light was like a streak of silk, striking directly at the lead Vulture.

Zhao Heng's reaction was also extremely fast. He pinched a spell formula in his hand, condensing a Fireball Spell in his palm, and thrust it fiercely toward the Vulture in mid-air.

The other five Disciples also attacked one after another, the light of various spells flickering in the dim forest.

"Caw caw caw!!"

The five Vultures screeched in terror, flapping their wings desperately to escape, but the speed of the spells was too fast.

Chen Yuanshan's green sword light hit the lead Vulture first, piercing through its chest and bringing out a spray of blood mist.

That Vulture did not even have time to scream before its body fell from mid-air, crashing heavily to the ground, twitching twice before becoming still.

At the same time,

Zhao Heng's fireball also struck the wing of a Vulture, and the flames instantly engulfed the grey-brown feathers.

That Vulture let out a shrill scream, falling from the sky while burning, rolling and struggling on the ground, but the fire burned brighter and brighter, and soon it ceased to move.

The remaining three Vultures did not escape either.

An ice cone pierced the chest of one, a wind blade severed the neck of another, and golden needles, like a rainstorm, pierced the last one into a sieve.

In the blink of an eye.

All five Vultures were killed.

The forest returned to a deathly silence, with only the sizzling sound of feathers burning in the flames echoing.

Chen Yuanshan retracted his green sword, his face terrifyingly gloomy.

He turned around, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Heng and the other Disciples like a knife, his voice as cold as ice shards: "Is this what you called absolutely impossible?"

Zhao Heng's face was pale, his lips trembling, unable to say a single word.

"This place has been exposed, and I don't know if our auras have leaked."

Chen Yuanshan took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.

"In any case, clean up and move out immediately."

Several Disciples rushed forward, dragging the corpses of the five Vultures into the bushes to hide them, and used soil to cover the bloodstains on the ground.

Zhao Heng kept his head down, following behind Chen Yuanshan, not daring to make a sound.

Chen Yuanshan took out the compass, checked the direction, and said in a deep voice: "Move."

The group's figures quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest, sneaking further into the depths of the Wanhui Mountain Range.

And what they did not know was.

Not far from Chen Yuanshan and the others, under a withered tree, a small grey-brown mouse was lying in a pile of fallen leaves, motionless.

Its body size was a circle larger than an ordinary mouse, and a pair of small, black bean-like eyes had witnessed the whole process.

About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea later.

The open space outside the Earth Lizard Ancestor's Immortal Cave.

The Vulture Demon squatted on the boulder on the left, the Python Demon coiled in the rock crevice on the right, and the Grey Rat Demon stood in the depression directly in front.

The Three Great Demon Generals each had their own thoughts, guarding the entrance, waiting for the Earth Lizard Ancestor to draw his last breath.

"Squeak squeak~"

The small mouse poked its head out and squeaked shrilly.

The Grey Rat Demon's small eyes suddenly opened, staring at this panting descendant, his voice sharp: "What is it? Why are you so flustered!"

The small mouse squeaked non-stop.

Soon.

The Grey Rat Demon suddenly exclaimed.

"What, the Human Race has invaded the mountain?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the other two Demon Generals also looked over.

The Vulture Demon's feathers stood up on end, and a fierce aura surged from within its body.

It opened its beak and let out a sharp screech, the sound carrying fury and killing intent.