Chapter 58 Black Dragon Swamp

"If you make a move, I won't just sit here and wait to die!"

Xu Yuanlang made a hand seal, his eyes fixed on Shen Xi. There was little fear in his eyes. Even if he knew that resistance meant death, he would still die on the path of resistance.

"Tsk tsk..."

In the end, it was Shen Xi who was the first to look away, and then the murderous aura around him quickly disappeared. Xu Yuanlang also quietly released his hand seals. Shen Xi nodded slightly and looked at him with emotion.

"You've got a lot more arrogance than I did when I was young."

"Senior, I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart!"

Shen Xi scratched his head and said no more. He paused as he left the cart, but did not turn back. However, he still spoke.

I hope you can do it!

With a bang, the door slammed shut, and the surroundings instantly fell silent. Finding himself alone in the room, Xu Yuanlang collapsed to the ground, feeling quite unwell after enduring the power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After calming himself down, he immediately got up again and took out the Xuanhui Qi.

He was thrilled to see the swirling flame slowly emitting a cold aura. With a wisp of the Five Elements Qi, he could try to condense his natal magic weapon.

However, I don't have anything to rely on yet, and the natal magic weapon I've refined is still quite fragile, but it's still usable.

I hope this trip to the cave will lead to finding some good spiritual items... wait, why am I starting to have random thoughts?

"Time is running out, we need to find a way to break through."

Shen Xi looked at the car behind him and sighed silently. Just then, a cold and sharp voice rang out, and his body trembled.

"Don't meddle in other people's business!"

Ouyang Yue stood to the side, her face showing a hint of anger.

"yes!"

……

It took the Baiqi Trading Company's team eight months to finally leave the Qianliang Mountains, having repelled countless attacks from monsters and demonic cultivators along the way.

In addition, they kept replenishing their guards at various gathering points, and finally managed to get out of the most dangerous area, which made the whole caravan breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, after nearly four more months of travel, Shen Xi, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped the caravan.

"We've arrived at Black Dragon Swamp!"

As his booming voice rang out, all the monks in the caravan came out, some standing on the roof of the carriages, while others climbed to higher ground.

"Is that the Black Dragon Swamp?"

It was the first time that Deputy Captain Feng Mi had ever been through the Black Dragon Swamp, and he looked into the distance with great unease.

"Yes, this place is a dangerous place no less dangerous than Baiyun Pass."

Poisonous gas, miasma, the air was extremely foul and toxic, and there were bottomless mud pits, some of which were said to be alive and could even swallow up Foundation Establishment cultivators.

And the venomous creatures that inhabit the Black Dragon Swamp roam in hordes, their ferocity for blood and flesh beyond your wildest imagination.

Shen Xi looked at the dark, miasma-filled area in the distance, which resembled a venomous dragon coiled around it, with deep concern.

"Can't we go around it?"

"Go around? That would take years, and some places are even more dangerous than here. Buddy, don't even think about it. Next, prepare the antidote pills."

Also, prepare detoxifying plants and various insect repellents, and be mentally prepared.

Shen Xi took two deep breaths, his eyes seemingly filled with longing.

They stopped in a valley, intending to rest for a few days to recover from the fatigue of more than a year of fighting, so that they could cross the Black Dragon Swamp in one go later.

Of course, there is another very important reason for stopping.

"Miss Ouyang, please be careful from now on. There are many suspicious points about the Golden Core Cave, and it may not be as you think."

As evening fell, Shen Xi carefully escorted them out of the valley. Before they set off, he spoke up, still worried.

However, Ouyang Yue simply waved her hand casually, telling him not to worry. Shen Xi could only pat Xu Yuanlang on the shoulder, looking regretful. This kid was still one step away from breaking through.

"Please take good care of Miss. Make sure she returns safely no matter what, otherwise even the Azure Nether Sect will not be able to withstand the wrath of the merchant guild."

"There's no need for that..."

Ouyang Yue grumbled unhappily from the side, but Xu Yuanlang spoke first.

"Don't worry, I will do my best."

After saying this, he cupped his hands in greeting to Shen Xi and prepared to follow Ouyang Yue into the Black Dragon Swamp.

"You're walking too slowly, you're holding my hand."

Ouyang Yue extended his right hand in front of Shen Xi. He turned to look at Shen Xi and saw that the corners of Shen Xi's mouth were trembling.

"If you say another word, I'll tear your mouth off! Let's go!"

Ouyang Yue glared at Shen Xi, then, as if in a provocation, grabbed Xu Yuanlang's left hand and released her spiritual power, enveloping Xu Yuanlang in it.

With a rustling sound, Xu Yuanlang felt the trees and mountains on both sides twist and stretch in an instant. There was no sound of wind in his ears, and the surroundings were completely quiet.

He looked up and saw the spiritual energy surrounding him trembling, as if countless blades were cutting into it.

Only traces of spiritual energy remained on the spot. To Shen Xi, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it was just a blink of an eye before the two disappeared.

"As long as you're satisfied!"

Shen Xi muttered to himself, then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards the void.

"I'll be leaving the rest to you!"

There was no answer, only silence, but he knew there wasn't even the chirping of insects around.

After a day and a night, Ouyang Yue stopped, and the spiritual energy that had enveloped them dissipated.

In that instant, a stench mixed with a fishy smell suddenly filled their nostrils.

"Ahem!"

Xu Yuanlang coughed twice and hurriedly swallowed the antidote pill and held his breath. At this moment, the mosquitoes around him were startled and immediately flew up with a buzz, huddling together like a dark cloud.

"Be careful!"

Xu Yuanlang released a ball of moon-white flame, which swallowed all the mosquitoes.

This flame was formed from the Xuanhui Qi, and it was extremely cold. Any mosquitoes that came into contact with it would be frozen by the cold and their bodies would be shattered.

"This works quite well."

Ouyang Yue's face was filled with joy, and she smiled like a little girl. Xu Yuanlang knew very well that this was Ouyang Yue's deliberate act, but he couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

"Ouyang, where does the treasure map lead next?"

Ouyang Yue had already memorized the treasure map and knew exactly how to get there.

"Come with me. If all goes well, your water-type and fire-type natal magic artifacts..."

After taking a couple of steps, Ouyang Yue's smile suddenly vanished, and she began to grind her teeth together.

"What happened?"

Xu Yuanlang took two steps forward and saw a corpse in front of him, which looked like it had just been killed.

The fact that the skeleton was found on their only route meant that someone had already gotten there first, which was normal for cultivators.

"Walk!"