C90 Wolf King

Jiang Su and Shangguan Yue were taken aback. The Intermediate Rank Bloodthirsty Devil Wolf showed no signs of life, which meant it should have been dead. This Hidden Space was bizarrely strange.

There was no reason for a Bloodthirsty Devil Wolf to be in the Land of Dead Silence.

What's more, the truly alarming fact was that wolves are pack animals. The presence of one Bloodthirsty Devil Wolf indicated that this territory was their domain. In essence, Jiang Su and his companions were now encircled by the pack.

Continuous noises emanated from the still forest, yet nobody believed it was merely the wind.

The undulating howls of the wolves sent shivers down their spines.

Looking around, they indeed spotted numerous Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves, their eyes blood-red, watching Jiang Su and the group with voracious intent, as though awaiting a signal from the Wolf King to pounce.

Lee Shiyan clasped his hands, his complexion ghostly, and uttered, "Can I possibly make it out of this forest alive? A pack of Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves is akin to a group of Golden Core Stage cultivators. Maybe I should just dig my own grave. At least then I'd have an intact body, not shredded by them."

As the Bloodthirsty Devil Wolf charged menacingly toward them, Murong Qi produced the Barrier Bead. He tossed it skyward, and it burst into intense light, swiftly forming a protective Barrier around them.

The Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves slammed against the Barrier in a frenzy, their assault on par with that of Golden Core Stage cultivators, yet the Barrier stood unyielding.

Jiang Su marveled for a moment at the marvel before him. "Murong Qi is impressive. With the Barrier Bead being this formidable, its creator must be of the Tribulation Crossing Stage."

Jiang Su's hand, which had been tightly gripping his sword, now relaxed. A barrier erected by a Tribulation Crossing Stage warrior could easily fend off the onslaught of Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves.

Considering the scarcity of Tribulation Crossing Stage individuals in the entire Lower Realm, could it be that his wife crafted this Barrier Bead?

The relentless barrage from the wolves against the Barrier produced a cacophony both immense and dreadful. Amidst the peril, Jiang Su remained astonishingly composed. He turned to Murong Qi and inquired, "What exactly is your connection to the Female Ruler?"

Upon hearing Jiang Su's inquiry, Murong Qi responded with a tender smile, "The Female Ruler is my sister. She feared I might face insurmountable dangers, so she crafted a Barrier Bead for me well in advance."

Shangguan Yue gasped, "It's a good thing you entered this Hidden Space—you've rescued your wife's brother! Did you foresee Murong Qi's identity?"

Jiang Su was taken aback; he hadn't anticipated an encounter with Murong Qi here.

And he was unaware that his wife even had a brother.

Murong Qi caught Jiang Su's gaze and expression, instantly grasping his thoughts as if they were kin.

Feeling apologetic for his assumption, Murong Qi offered an apology to his brother-in-law, whom he had never met. Rumor had it that his brother-in-law was quite handsome. He wondered, who was more attractive—his brother-in-law or the Eldest Senior Brother?

"My father is the Domain Lord of the Wuchu Region. Owing to my Double Spiritual Root of Water and Fire, I've been scorned by my clan. Only my sister has ever truly cared for me."

Initially, Jiang Su had pegged Murong Qi as reticent, but he was surprised to learn of his struggles. He clapped Murong Qi on the shoulder, encouraging, "You can become a master in your own right, just have faith in yourself."

"Eldest Senior Brother, Murong Qi, can we refrain from such discussions in this dreadful place? You're both so composed, I almost feel as if we're being charged by a horde of beauties, not ugly Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves."

Lee Shiyan was already terrified watching the Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves batter their Barrier, yet there were Jiang Su and Murong Qi, deep in conversation amidst the chaos. Was he being overly cowardly?

Xi Junrong had been attentively following their dialogue. Interrupted by Lee Shiyan, Xi Junrong shot him a look.

The Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves had ceased their assault on the Barrier. Even the dimmest among them could see their efforts were futile.

The Wolf King's eyes emitted a fierce red glow, fixating on Jiang Su with animosity.

Jiang Su was puzzled.

He had certainly intruded upon this Hidden Space. But among the four of them, why was it that the Wolf King reserved such a glare for him alone?

In that moment, he recalled his Magic Brush, crafted from the white tip of a five-thousand-year-old Wolf King's tail and three-thousand-year-old Sky Bamboo.

He had just used the brush to draw a formation, inadvertently drawing the Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves to them.

Jiang Su's hand rested on the Life Sword's hilt, his eyes blazing with intensity.

Shangguan Yue, residing within the Life Sword, discerned Jiang Su's intent but chose not to intervene.

Having survived an encounter with ten Nascent Infants, Jiang Su was hardly intimidated by a pack of Golden Core Stage Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves.

After all, a single Nascent Infant warrior was mightier than these wolves.

Yet Shangguan Yue had miscalculated the wolves' prowess.

"Eldest Senior Brother, you're only at the Mid Period of the Foundation Stage. You won't stand a chance against so many Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves. If you fall into peril, we'll be at a loss," Lee Shiyan expressed his concern.

Lee Shiyan, witnessing Jiang Su's readiness to engage, realized an attack was imminent.

The disparity in strength between him and the wolves was staggering. Who would believe that a Mid Period of Foundation Stage cultivator could best seven or eight Golden Core Stage cultivators?

Xi Junrong and Murong Qi shared the concern, their brows furrowed as they tugged at Jiang Su's sleeves.

Jiang Su felt their grip tighten, as if he were the guardian of these three.

He sighed, a note of resignation in his voice: "Are we to just sit here and await our demise?"

His words left the three youths dumbfounded.

The Bloodthirsty Devil Wolves would either slay their quarry or withdraw if it proved too formidable.

Together, the four might not overcome even two Golden Core Stage cultivators, leaving them no choice but to take refuge within the Barrier, facing off with the wolves.

To break this stalemate, they needed to fight.

Lee Shiyan recalled Xi Junrong's earlier composure, suggesting they wait for rescue. Hesitantly, he proposed, "Eldest Senior Brother, let's not rush into action. Perhaps we should wait for the Female Ruler's rescue. She's sure to raze this Hidden Space."

"No!"

"No!"

The two voices rang out simultaneously.

Jiang Su and Murong Qi exchanged a glance. Murong Qi released his grip on Jiang Su's clothing and said earnestly, "Eldest Senior Brother, I'll join you in battle."