41: Unconventional monks

On the horizon, Ming Tian, looking as delicate as a porcelain doll, sat atop his Pill Furnace and sped toward Qin Tian.

His clothes were tattered and scorched in several places, the Pill Furnace was covered in sword marks, and his body was riddled with wounds... "How did Junior Brother Ming end up in such a wretched state?"

Qin Tian was slightly stunned.

As an Alchemist, Ming Tian's self-preservation capabilities were already quite formidable.

Moreover, he knew the Pill Furnace Explosion Technique taught by Qin Tian... Logically, aside from Xiao Chen, no other Dao Entry Realm Cultivator should have been able to threaten him.

With doubts lingering in his heart, Qin Tian went to meet him.

"Junior Brother Ming, what happened?"

"Quick... quick...!"

Ming Tian grabbed Qin Tian, "Brother Qin, come with me quickly to save them...!"

"Those people have teamed up with Yao Beasts; they're like madmen, hunting down Cultivators!"

Qin Tian's expression turned solemn.

He had never seen Ming Tian look so panicked.

"Lead the way!"

Without saying more, Qin Tian directly stuffed a Medicinal Pill into Ming Tian's mouth.

He remembered that those who besieged Han Qing and Yu Qianxun were also a mix of Cultivators and Yao Beasts.

"This way...!"

You Ruoli, Su Ningying, and the others also wore grave expressions... On a rocky beach hundreds of miles away from the Burning Wood Forest.

Savage Ancient's aura was weak, his body covered in bright red gashes, and the flesh on his fists was mangled—one look was enough to tell he had just endured a fierce battle!

Beside him were several men and women from different Sects, all of whom were wounded.

Not far away, dozens of Cultivators and over ten Yao Beasts had surrounded Savage Ancient and the others.

They were Prodigies from various major Sects, and among them were several Disciples of the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect.

Savage Ancient recognized them; they were new Disciples who had entered the Sect in the same year as him.

But now they were teaming up with Yao Beasts to hunt Cultivators here... Savage Ancient couldn't understand why.

"Fellow Daoist Savage, you are the strongest among us. We will help you break through the encirclement to find reinforcements..."

Savage Ancient shook his head, "I can't leave. If I leave, you'll all die."

"Senior Brother Ming has already gone for help. He told me that the rumbling thunder just now must have been caused by Senior Brother Qin."

"We just need to hold on until Senior Brother Qin arrives."

"But there are so many Cultivators on the other side; one more person won't make a difference..." someone said with a dim expression, sighing.

Savage Ancient grinned and patted his chest, "Senior Brother Ming said that as long as Senior Brother Qin comes, Senior Sister Su, Senior Sister Han, and Senior Sister Bai will all come..."

"I believe Senior Brother Ming!"

"I also believe in Senior Brother Qin Tian!"

"Before they arrive, I will definitely protect you all!"

The group finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hmph, still joking when death is at your doorstep!"

"Kill them!"

Someone shouted, and the surrounding Cultivators and Yao Beasts moved in unison, manifesting their dao seeds and condensing Divine Abilities to blast toward Savage Ancient's group.

"Hah!"

"With me here, you won't touch them!"

Savage Ancient roared, and a drop of golden-red blood ignited on his chest. That was his dao seed—Savage God Blood!

Igniting the Savage God Blood could multiply his combat power for a short time, but the side effects were equally massive.

However, with life and death on the line, Savage Ancient couldn't care about that!

"We of the Savage Tribe are as good as our word!"

"You bad guys, take this punch!"

Boom!

With a punch, his muscles quivered as the Savage God Aura spread from his heart along his bulging veins. Savage Ancient seemed to be encased in a layer of golden armor!

In a one-on-one fight, perhaps no one present would be Savage Ancient's match.

But Savage Ancient was now facing dozens of Dao Entry Prodigies!

As well as over ten powerful Yao Beasts!

No matter how Heaven-Defying Savage Ancient was, he couldn't hold out alone... Boom!

Savage Ancient and the people behind him were sent flying simultaneously!

Bang!

The life-saving Magic Treasures on them finally exhausted their spiritual energy and shattered... "A bunch of overconfident fools, still daring to resist!"

"Originally, if you had surrendered obediently, you would have suffered less. But now... hmph!"

"Take them down and torture them well for me!"

A man in green robes spoke coldly with disdain, waving his hand.

Immediately, over ten Cultivators stepped forward at once, reaching for Savage Ancient and the others.

Just then!

A flash of sword light flared, and the heads of those ten or so people fell in an instant!

!!!

The pupils of the green-robed man and the remaining Cultivators shrank as they looked on in shock!

What happened?

Not a single person saw where that sword light came from... "Fortunately, I made it in time."

Then, a booming voice rang out.

"Modesty sustains virtue; my actions are as clear as a breeze!"

As the voice fell, two terrifying astral winds swept in from nowhere!

It was as if they appeared out of the Void Realm!

The gale howled, swirling the Cultivators and Yao Beasts together into a clump.

Light flickered as they desperately summoned their Magic Treasures to save their lives in the mess.

Savage Ancient and the others were bewildered.

Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the void.

Qin Tian stepped out from his side.

"Senior Brother Qin!!!" Savage Ancient rejoiced, "It's really you!"

"Where is Senior Brother Ming?"

"They are still behind me." Qin Tian smiled slightly. "I was afraid I wouldn't make it, so I rushed ahead."

「Void Attraction · Void Evasion」

Touching upon the power of space allowed Qin Tian's speed to increase several times over.

Fortunately, by hurrying, he finally made it.

"Qin Tian!!!"

In the shadows, Jian Qi, who had been watching, darkened his face, clutching several profound shadow stones in his hand.

"Hmph, enjoy your pride for a bit longer. Once we're out, don't even think about staying in the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect."

As he spoke, a light flashed in his eyes.

"Master, everything is proceeding according to plan..."

The gale subsided, leaving a mess on the ground; many Cultivators hadn't held out and were shredded into pieces.

Some powerful ones survived, and the green-robed Cultivator was one of them.

Qin Tian swept his cold gaze over them and took a step forward.

「Void Evasion」!

In the next instant, he nearly teleported in front of the green-robed man, grabbing him by the throat!

The green-robed man's eyes bulged, his face filled with horror.

"Everything has a purpose. Tell me, why are you doing this?" Qin Tian asked coldly.

"Killing for treasure... needs no reason..." the green-robed man croaked.

"If you won't talk, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Qin Tian raised his hand, his spiritual energy probing directly into the green-robed man's Sea of Consciousness, intending to search his memories.

However.

The green-robed man merely curled his lips into a cold smile, and then a flame ignited at his brow!

That was... the Fire of the Divine Soul!

He actually... self-immolated... Qin Tian was stunned.

Around him, dozens of Cultivators ignored their injuries and attacked Qin Tian simultaneously.

Qin Tian frowned, and the myriad magnet sword flew out, sweeping across!

Those Cultivators were all sent flying several yards back.

Seeing they were no match for Qin Tian, the same Self-Immolating Flames ignited within their Seas of Consciousness...!

Ultimately, their Divine Souls were destroyed, and they vanished completely amidst screams of agony.

Qin Tian: "..."

"What on earth were these people after?"

He was somewhat confused, and a hint of unease rose in his heart.

When things are this abnormal, there must be something sinister afoot... On the other side, Jian Qi's lips curled into a smile as he vanished silently with the profound shadow stones. "Qin Tian, for killing so many Core Disciples of the Sect for no reason, even Yun Xi won't be able to protect you..."

"Senior Brother!"

Ming Tian and the others finally arrived.

"Brother Qin, they're all dead?" Ming Tian gaped, somewhat surprised.

Qin Tian nodded silently.

"You killed them?" You Ruoli sent a voice transmission.

"I killed some, but most of them ignited their Divine Souls and committed suicide..."

You Ruoli was stunned upon hearing this.

"Igniting one's Divine Soul requires enduring boundless pain. Why would they do such a thing?"

No normal Cultivator, even if they knew they were going to die, would choose such a way to go... "I don't know, but these people felt very off to me." Qin Tian's brow furrowed. "There must be someone behind them; I need to find a chance to draw them out."

"However, we must first seek the great li dragon qi. Xiao Chen has recovered; we must beat him to it!"

You Ruoli nodded slowly.

After settling Savage Ancient and the others, the group set off for the deepest part of the Fallen Dragon Grotto.

And once Qin Tian was far away, Jian Qi stepped out slowly with a warm smile, walking toward Savage Ancient and the others who were healing...