Chapter 449 Cao Ying's Decision

In a hidden basin outside the Wanyao Mountains, a dark barrier tightly enveloped the entire area like the mouth of a giant beast. The atmosphere here was heavy and gloomy, as if even the air had solidified.

No matter how the people trapped in it cast various spells and tried their best to attack the barrier, it was like a drop in the ocean, with no effect.

They could not break through this invisible bondage, and could only wander anxiously in this dark cage, helplessly waiting for the judgment of fate.

Among this group of alchemists, dozens of black-robed figures exuding a cold breath followed closely behind. They were like messengers of death from the underworld, wielding dark sickles and gloomy chains in their hands, ruthlessly harvesting the precious lives of these alchemists.

In an instant, more than a dozen lives, like fallen flowers, disappeared forever in this world.

On the ground, corpses lay, their body temperature had not yet completely dissipated, and they lay powerlessly in pools of gradually cooling blood.

The black-robed men mercilessly pulled out their souls, holding in their hands a series of souls that were still wailing miserably. They twisted and struggled in the air, as if telling of their fear and unwillingness in life.

Faced with this almost certain death, some examinees began to desperately take out the space stones they had obtained when they entered the Dan Realm. They crushed them hard, hoping to give up the competition and escape from the dangerous Dan Realm.

However, every time the space stone was broken, the four black-robed men who had never appeared in the sky suddenly attacked. Their movements were as fast as lightning, and with a slight hook of their fingers, they distorted the surrounding space and ruthlessly crushed the examinees who tried to escape into powder.

This scene was like the god of death swinging his sickle, cold and resolute.

This discovery made the examinees present fall into a deeper panic. They could all clearly feel that this method of distorting space could only be performed by strong men at the Dou Zun level. And at this moment, there were four such terrifying existences at once.

Facing such an opponent, the hope in the hearts of the examinees was like a candle flame destroyed by a storm, swaying and almost extinguished. In their eyes, there was a flicker of fear, as if they had seen the shadow of death slowly approaching them.

In the center of the battlefield, the alchemists who had lost their last means of resistance finally fell into deep despair. They began to fight back desperately, trying to make a final struggle.

However, facing the dozen or so black figures like the god of death, their efforts seemed so pale and powerless.

Except for a few people who could barely deal with these black shadows for a while, most of the others died miserably in the cruel battle.

The killing, like a ruthless storm, lasted for nearly ten minutes.

There were nearly a hundred alchemists, but now there are less than thirty left. These survivors seem particularly lonely and helpless in this bloody slaughterhouse. They can only join together with other survivors to resist...

"Damn it! You Soul Palace people, you must not attack me. I am the youngest elder in Danta, and the great elder of Danta is my master. This is Danta's territory. If you kill me in this Dan world, none of you will escape from Shengdan City."

In a corner of the barrier, Song Qing's face was as pale as paper, and his eyes were full of fear. He stared at the Soul Palace guardians in black robes who were approaching step by step, and roared hoarsely and desperately.

If he had not reacted quickly before, and had not carried some secret treasures for self-defense, and had joined forces with several people to resist, he would not have been able to hold on for so long. Otherwise, with his current cultivation, it would be impossible for him to persist in escaping for so long under the relentless pursuit of these Soul Palace guardians.

Next to Song Qing, there were more than a dozen contestants from Danta. Among them, the petite Dan Chen and the graceful Cao Ying were also among them.

Dan Chen, who was introverted and timid by nature, was already terrified when facing such a thrilling scene. Her petite body trembled involuntarily, and her appearance was extremely touching, making people feel pity.

However, in this critical moment of life and death, everyone was busy with their own affairs. Even if they had some sympathy in their hearts, no one had the energy to pay attention to her safety. She had to bear the helplessness and fear alone.

Not far away from her, Cao Ying, who always looked confident, easy-going and amiable in front of outsiders, could not help but look a little pale in the face of the crisis at this moment. Her eyes, which were usually shining, now revealed a light of fear that was difficult to conceal, and flickered slightly.

"Hehehe, what's the youngest elder of Danta, the disciple of the great elder? What a bullshit! Now you are just a stray dog. You only dare to show off your power in front of ordinary people by relying on your background. In the eyes of this guardian, you are just a coward."

A Soul Hall guardian pulled a cold smile on his face, waved the chain in his hand, stared at Song Qing, and laughed sarcastically.

When Song Qing heard this, his heart was immediately stabbed in the pain, and a fire of ignorance ignited in his heart instantly. This Soul Hall guardian dared to be so presumptuous in front of him.

In normal times, when other Dou Zongs saw him, Song Qing, which one would not be servile and respectful? Such arrogant people are really outrageous and unforgivable.

However, under such a gloomy atmosphere, although he was filled with endless anger and unwillingness, he did not dare to show it at all.

I could only swallow my pride and beg with a trembling voice: "Master protectors, please let me go. I hold in my hands all kinds of high-end elixirs and rare medicinal materials, as well as the profound medicine refining skills inherited from the elixir tower. If you are willing to open up, these treasures will be yours. I think if you can get these resources, it will be a great success for you to return to the Soul Palace."

When the crowd around him heard Song Qing's plea for mercy, they all looked sideways and focused on him.

The examiners from Danta had eyes full of anger and disdain, and their faces were filled with condemnation of Song Qing's betrayal.

The guardians of the Soul Palace looked at each other and smiled, with a contemptuous smile on their lips, as if they felt extremely ironic about Song Qing's desperate begging for mercy.

"Okay, don't continue to hang around here. You guys have joined me. Let's take care of the other alchemists first. I will personally deal with these people in the Danta." A voice suddenly echoed in the air, slightly It looks hoarse and full of majesty.

As soon as he finished speaking, the void was gently fluctuating, like ripples on the water, and a figure in black robe appeared not far in front of Song Qing and others.

"I obey, Lord Mu Gu." The few guardians of the Soul Palace who seemed arrogant and unruly in front of Song Qing and others instantly restrained their arrogance and became extremely humble in front of Lord Mu Gu.

They bowed respectfully in the direction of Venerable Mu Gu, their movements uniform.

After the ceremony, the figures of these people all swayed and flew out like arrows. With a chilling aura, they rushed straight towards the other panic-stricken examiners in the barrier.

"Jie Jie, looking back on those days, I was once a disciple of your Alchemy Pagoda. I was very famous and famous for a while. However, your Alchemy Pagoda stuck to the rules and was stubborn. You actually brought unwarranted charges on me and expelled me. After leaving the apprenticeship, I became a homeless and bereaved dog..."

Venerable Mu Gu's eyes were like sharp arrows, locked firmly on Song Qing and others. His mind seemed to be tracing back the past years, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes involuntarily.

But the anger was fleeting and was soon replaced by a touch of bloodthirsty desire. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, creating a cold and cruel arc.

When Cao Ying and others heard this, they were all shocked and incredulous. The honorific names given to the black-robed man by the Soul Palace protectors earlier made them instantly understand the prominent identity of the man in front of them. He was none other than the famous eighth-grade medicine refining master in Zhongzhou, Venerable Mu Gu.

Although they are still young and have limited knowledge of the past grudges and entanglements, they have only heard a little about the story of Venerable Mu Gu and know that he is an elder in the Soul Palace.

However, this was the first time they heard about the complicated past between Master Mu Gu and Danta, and they were extremely shocked.

It was not a glorious thing for Venerable Mu Gu to be kicked out of Danta. With the death of his former mentor Han Shanshan, and the mysterious disappearance of his nominal junior brother Yao Chen decades ago, this past event is even less known.

At that time, when Venerable Mu Gu was expelled from his master's sect, he had not yet made a name for himself in the world of medicine refining, and very few people knew about this incident.

Naturally, Danta will not take the initiative to publicize this disgraceful history. Therefore, only a very small number of the older generation figures within Danta know a little bit about the entanglement between Venerable Mu Gu and Danta.

As time goes by, this dusty past event is naturally gradually forgotten by the world.

"Today, in this alchemy world, I will kill the future hopes of you alchemy pagodas one by one in order to repay the unfair debt that alchemy pagodas did to me." Venerable Mu Gu's voice was as cold as ice, revealing Endless resentment.

"Once your obstacles are cleared, the next elixir competition will be held, and the title of champion will naturally be within my grasp, and it will be within easy reach."

"Since the seniors were also members of Danta, do they really have to be so ruthless and must kill all the juniors?"

"If it is true as the senior said before, all of this is a misunderstanding. With your current status and prestige, you may be able to resolve this grudge between you and your master by communicating frankly with them..."

Cao Ying's face couldn't help but turn pale at such a life-and-death moment. She had been different since she was a child and had many guardians around her. Such cruel killing scenes were not common for her.

However, at this critical moment of life and death, in order to save her own life, even though she already hated the Lord Mu Gu, she had to adopt this strategy of bringing relatives together to try to find a glimmer of hope for survival.

When Venerable Mu Gu heard what Cao Ying said, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly. Want him to explain to Xuan Kongzi face to face? Wouldn't that mean throwing yourself into a trap and waiting for others to clean it up?

Over the years, he has often taken action against members of Danta. Considering his current relationship with Danta and the grudge he had with Yao Chen, what else can be explained clearly...

They were able to safely enter Shengdan City without being attacked by Xuan Kongzi and the others, all because they took advantage of the loopholes in the Danta rules and were able to carry out this plan.

"There is nothing to talk about between me and Xuan Kongzi. You little girl, there is no need to waste your words here trying to persuade me."

Venerable Mu Gu came back to his senses, a ferocious smile reflected on his face, and he licked his chapped lips. His eyes were as if he was sizing up the prey that was about to be obtained, full of greed and desire.

"Haha, I am quite interested in your soul. I think the quality should be quite high. If you continue to grow, I'm afraid it is possible to become a giant in Danta in the future. Unfortunately, you probably won't have that chance..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Venerable Mu Gu's eyes turned cold again, piercing like a sharp blade towards Dan Chen, whose body was still trembling slightly. A fierce light flashed in his eyes, and there was cruel playfulness in his voice.

"As for you little girl, I heard that you have a special physique that can absorb the power of the soul. Jiejiejie, I will take you back to the Soul Palace to study it carefully. I believe that the Lord of the Palace will also be extremely interested in you. ”

Danchen was stared at by Venerable Mu Gu's fierce eyes, and her body could not help but tremble more violently. Her delicate face, as white as jade, was now as pale as paper, and fear spread in her eyes.

Under the threatening words of Venerable Mu Gu, she instinctively took a few steps back, and finally hid behind Danxuan beside her, seeking a little shelter.

She tightly grasped the corner of Danxuan's clothes and lowered her head. She didn't even have the courage to raise her eyes to look at Venerable Mu Gu. She only dared to peek at him with the corner of her eye, for fear of being noticed by him. Similar.

Cao Ying's cheeks were frozen, and she knew in her heart that the other party was determined to kill them today. However, even in the face of such a powerful opponent, she would not give in easily. If you want her to perish here without paying the corresponding price, I'm afraid it's a fool's errand.

As the most respected being in the Danta, how could she not have some hidden trump cards.

However, what makes Cao Ying somewhat regretful is that the opponent's strength is too strong. The gap between the two sides is like a chasm. There are four powerful Dou Zun warriors in the opponent's camp. Even if she uses all the trump cards in her hand, she will not have enough. Faith can escape the whole body.

At most, she could only try her best and hope to cause some damage to one of them.

Thinking of this, Cao Ying couldn't help but feel a hint of bitterness in her heart. She and the person she loves have just taken an important step on the road of love, but unexpectedly they will face a life and death test in the blink of an eye. Perhaps, from now on, she will never have the chance to meet Xiao Ling again.

Moreover, if she guessed correctly, Xiao Ling should be deep in the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountain Range now. If these people from the Soul Palace get rid of them all, then in order for Venerable Mu Gu to have a greater chance of winning the championship of this alchemy tournament, these people from the Soul Palace will definitely come to trouble Xiao Ling. , get rid of him in advance.

"If I had known earlier, I would have suffered the calamity I have today. Before I entered the alchemy world, I would not have had any conflicts with you. But fortunately, I was able to make you accept me during my lifetime. It's a pity, It is a bit regretful that I have not been able to entrust my complete self to you. Today, I may die here and I will never be able to fall in love with you again..."

Cao Ying sighed softly, thinking silently in her heart. Her mood fluctuated, and with a long sigh, the panic caused by the desperate situation in front of her gradually faded away.

When she opened her beautiful eyes like autumn water again, the firm light in her eyes had replaced the previous panic, and she looked extremely determined.

"Now that my fate has been decided, let me fight to the death. I hope I can make a loud enough noise. If you can detect any changes in advance, be sure to be alert to the dangers here, and don't come rashly to challenge those things you can't. The defeated enemy..."

However, Cao Ying did not know that even if everyone else here died, her life would not be in danger.

Just because of the mark left by Xiao Ling before, even if the four sages of the Soul Palace attacked her at the same time, they could not kill her directly.

Moreover, that mark can also carry Cao Ying's body, tear away the control from the Dan Realm and leave directly, thus keeping Cao Ying's life safe.

If he hadn't been prepared in advance, and knowing that there would be people from the Soul Palace plotting in the alchemy world, Xiao Lingjian would not have let Cao Ying wander around the alchemy world alone.

After all, Cao Ying is now his woman, how could Xiao Ling ignore her safety and let her face potential dangers alone.

Venerable Mu Gu turned a blind eye to the change in Cao Ying's face. His eyes just glanced contemptuously at the few people who were still resisting tenaciously. Then, he stepped forward calmly and slowly floated into the air not far in front of them.

"I don't want to bother with you juniors anymore," his voice was cold and full of majesty, like the cold wind coming from the land of Jiuyou,

"It's time to send you on your way. Jiejie, take care of you one by one. Next, it's Xiao Ling's turn..."

Cold laughter echoed in the air, and as soon as he finished speaking, the old man Mu Gu grasped the void, and a huge minion made of dark black energy crystal layers condensed and formed in front of him.

With a gentle wave of his sleeve, the giant claw disappeared in an instant, as if it had never appeared before, leaving only a trace of chill and heart-stopping energy fluctuations in the air.

When Cao Ying and the others noticed this, they all naturally became nervous. They would never naively think that the disappearance of the claw marks was due to some mistake made by Venerable Mu Gu.

Everyone worked together and showed their abilities. For a moment, the air was filled with light and colorful colors. A series of defensive barriers condensed by their respective fighting skills slowly formed in front of everyone, firmly protecting them...