Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Of course, opening the watchstone required certain conditions. At the very least, it was something Sun Zifu couldn't accomplish alone.

And now, as he watched the surface of the watchstone shimmer with black light, this proved that someone had managed to open it and begin summoning others.

Looking at the present situation, if everyone was able to gather together, it would be far better than fighting alone.

Moreover, anyone who possessed a watchstone wouldn't be a common individual. If powerhouses joined forces they would be able to live on even longer.

This was why Sun Zifu was delighted beyond compare.

"Fellow daoist Yao, let's hurry over. Perhaps they have already figured out what is happening."

Qin Yu's eyes flashed and he slowly nodded.

Sun Zifu wasn't wrong in this. While they weren't in danger temporarily, if they wanted to leave this small world, these other people might have a plan to do so.

After clarifying the direction, the two people immediately set off.

…

A lonely mountain peak thrust into the heavens like a sword, a deep killing intent raging about!

There was a thick scent of blood in the air. Countless demon beast corpses were scattered over the ground, nearly burying one's feet.

Pairs of cruel and cold eyes glared stubbornly stared at the mountain peak. But, not one of the demon beasts dared to charge forwards.

Because those that had tried had already been turned into corpses, all of their blood drained away.

At the summit of the mountain, several tents were set up. There was a distance between each of them, indicating a certain degree of apathy or wariness.

Zuo Lanyue held his hands behind his back, looking around with praise on his face. "Brother Xu's Slaughter Demon Array is truly tyrannical. It can actually derive power from the demonic energy within demon blood for itself, making its killing might even stronger."

Xu Guzi had a faint expression, "Nothing but a minor talent."

Seeing that he didn't want to converse further, Zuo Lanyue smiled, not caring about it at all. "You and I deliberately waited several more days before activating the summons. Those that catch up now must have some level of strength."

Xu Guzi was silent, "What you and I have done is dangerous. If there are those who lack the strength to come here, all that awaits them is death."

Zuo Lanyue smiled, nodding. He looked at the base of the mountain. There was a massive number of demon beasts gathered down below; this was the final test.

Only those that passed had the qualifications to join them and fight for their own chance of good fortune.

Watchstone...helping each other out…

In this world, only people that stood on the same level had the ability to help each other, wasn't that right?

…

"We're here! We're here! It's up front!" Sun Zifu said, his face wild with joy. He was just about to rush forward.

But when he was about to move, Qin Yu held him back. There was a dignified expression on his face.

"What is it?" Sun Zifu's heart skipped a beat. During their time together, he had already experienced Qin Yu's skills.

"There are demon beasts up ahead." He paused for a moment and then emphasized. "Many, many demon beasts."

Sun Zifu was frightened silly. He mumbled, "How could that be? The meeting point is up front; I definitely didn't get it wrong."

He took out the watchstone. The rich black light on its surface was flashing at an astonishing frequency.

Sun Zifu probed it with his divine sense. Then, he looked up ahead at a loss. This was the right direction.

Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows a little. Then, a thoughtful look came across his face. It looked like the cultivator who opened the watchstone wanted to take advantage of the strength of these demon beasts to carry out a test on those who arrived here. But, he didn't feel unhappy about this. Rather, he felt some anticipation. This was because the more the person who opened the watchstone regarded strength, then that meant there was a higher chance they knew the reason for the change that occurred in this small world.

Otherwise, why reject those that were insufficiently strong? If one had to be a bit more coarse, treating those people as cannon fodder would work too. The most likely possibility was that they didn't want to divide the soup as much as they could.

A sharp light flashed in Qin Yu's eyes. He told his speculation to Sun Zifu. After a moment, Sun Zifu fell silent and his face darkened. He wasn't an idiot. It was just that he hadn't considered all the angles in his excitement. Now that he was reminded by Qin Yu, he immediately responded.

"Fellow daoist Yao is correct. This is indeed a test. If we rush in, hehe, even if we are buried in the bellies of demon beasts, I fear no one will help us."

"Watchstone…" An extremely vile litany of curses followed.

Qin Yu had an indifferent expression. But, Sun Zifu's response was exactly what he wanted.

Because if everyone smoothly gathered together, Sun Zifu's reliance on him would drastically decrease.

To bury a blade between Sun Zifu and these people, that was Qin Yu's best option.

"Stay close to me." Qin Yu took a deep breath. His bones began to crackle as his blood raced through his body like a raging river.

Sun Zifu hurriedly nodded. He didn't know how many demon beasts were up ahead, but from Qin Yu's complexion, he could tell that this hurdle wouldn't be an easy one to pass.

Suddenly, Qin Yu frowned. A divine light circulated in his eyes and he restrained his volcano-like aura.

"Hold on a moment. Some people are even more anxious than we are. Perhaps we can save ourselves some strength."

Just as his voice fell, on another side of the lonely mountain peak, there was a great thunderous rumble. A dazzling light shined down from the heavens and countless demon beasts roared reverberated through the world.

Sun Zifu deeply looked at Qin Yu, shock and awe on his face. They were so far away so how did Qin Yu discover that other people were planning to rush to the top of the mountain?

At this time, Qin Yu became an even more formidable and mysterious figure in his heart.

…

Within an encirclement of demon beasts, Zhou Fenghuang bit her lips. She followed behind a tall and strong youth. This person had large fists and thick legs. Demonic energy swirled around him and every demon beast that pounced at them was struck flying away.

There was a bright chirping sound that filled the air. Dressed in a blue skirt was a more delicate and charming Mu Qingluan. She lifted her hands up, blue flames ignited on their surface. As she activated her law formula and pointed at the air, a rain of fire fell down in all directions.

The temperature of the blue flames was astonishing. When they landed on the ground, they didn't extinguish but instead melted massive holes in the earth.

Nearby Mu Qingluan was a handsome man wielding a sword. He wore white scholarly robes and stood atop an astral sword light that resembled a dragon. The radiant sword light formed a barrier, protecting those within.

If one looked closely, they would discover that the shadows beneath the feet of the people had woven together. They were like black vines, constantly tripping or wrapping up nearby demon beasts.

Although this didn't cause substantial damage to the demon beasts, it actually immensely reduced the pressure that the four people had to withstand.

This was Zhou Fenghuang's shadow technique.

The four people coordinated with a tacit understanding of each other. It was clear they had gone through repeated battles and survived. As they rushed through the horde of demon beasts, even though it seemed perilous, the truth was that they were as steady as a mountain.

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At the summit, Xu Guzi had a light expression. "Those four are really trying to hide themselves. Although they put on an act as if they are doing their best, they aren't using their true abilities at all."

"Isn't that even better? What you and I want are formidable companions. If they are trash, what does it matter if there are thousands or tens of thousands of them? They will only end up as fertilizer." Zuo Lanyue had a blinding smile. "Zhou Fenghuang and Mu Qingluan. I hear they are proud daughters of the Demonic Path who have separately awakened the Dark Phoenix bloodline and Blue Luan bloodline. Seeing them today, they really live up to their reputation."

Xu Guzi's eyes flashed. "If fellow daoist Zuo desires, I can act as a mediator. Whether it is the Zhou Family or Mu Family, either one would be overjoyed to accept you."

Zuo Lanyue shook his head. "There is no need for Brother Xu to help me. If I really wanted to, I would ask myself." At this time, his complexion suddenly changed. "Interesting, really interesting. I never expected that someone would take such great advantage of others."

As the person who set up the array formation, Xu Guzi had already realized what had happened. His eyes swept past the four people encircled by demon beasts and moved to another direction.

Two figures were racing forward, as quick as lightning!

Currently, the majority of demon beasts on the ground had been drawn to the group of four people making their way up the mountain. So, these two people could be said to be travelling on a smooth road, experiencing no difficulties at all.

Xu Guzi frowned. This didn't match his original intent. But, as he thought about how there was that cruel person from the Dong Family in the group of four, he immediately relaxed.

To take advantage of others to climb the mountain. The idea was good and the timing was even better. But, I fear that once you climb up the mountain, you will suffer an even worse fate.

"Mm?" Xu Guzi's complexion changed. He turned and looked to the side. There seemed to be something wrong with this normally silent and stoic peer of his.

"Does fellow daoist Zuo recognize them?"

Zuo Lanyue drew in a deep breath. "What a coincidence. I have met those two once before. And, I have a profound memory of one of them."

Yao Bin, you might have never imagined that we would meet here.

A cold brilliance surged in his eyes!