The pill, red as blood, rolled to the ground, and the substantial Evil Qi surged through the air.

As soon as Huomeng finished speaking, whether it was the Gui Cang Realm creatures or other creatures, a greedy gleam suddenly appeared in their eyes.

Mouse Yuan picked up a pill, lightly pinching it between his fingers, and sneered, "I must say, the human cultivators are indeed excellent materials."

"Using the Demon Blood Elixir to lure them into the trap, removing the side effects of the Demon Blood Elixir, and using their blood to refine Blood Frenzy Elixir will at most make us feeble."

Qianjue's mouth curved into a sinister arch: "The experiment has been successful. If we can annihilate the patrol Silver Guards this time, it will not only test the power of the Blood Frenzy Elixir but also erode the foundation of the patrol guards. It's truly a win-win."

Huomeng glanced around, the scarlet shine flickering on his sharp beak, and said coldly, "Do not underestimate, strike with full force, especially Qin An. Whoever can take his head will be greatly rewarded!"

Amongst the three Gui Cang Realm creatures, as they exchanged words, the Blood Frenzy Elixir had already been distributed to the creatures present.

Huomeng waved his hand and said, "Set off!"

At Huomeng's command, the many creatures spoke no more, scattered, and their demonic shadows disappeared into the dark corners of the cavern like a tide.

...

On the deserted street, only the moonlight shone down.

The cold moonlight made the deserted street appear even more desolate.

Ahead, an underground staircase overgrown with weeds, seemingly abandoned for years.

This place was once the most bustling area of the black market, but now, only the cold wind swept up fallen leaves, rustling.

Today, the place was completely different from usual.

Two teams of ten were intensely confronting each other.

The leader of the team on the left was a burly man whose hands were wrapped in bandages, with faint True Qi circulating on them.

The leader on the right was a long-haired young man in black, holding a pitch-black spear in his right hand, pointed downward.

The aura around them was as deep as an abyss, each possessing Gui Cang Realm strength.

The foundation exuded by them was far beyond what ordinary Gui Cang Realm could contend with, clearly forged by Five Yang Elixirs.

——The Life-taking Spear Zhao Hai, the Demon Subduing Fist Yan Li.

Any patrol Silver Guard who had heard of these titles held them in respect.

The reason is that both of them were forged with the supreme foundation of Five Yang Elixirs.

At this moment, the two teams were led by them respectively.

Zhao Hai gripped the pitch-black spear in his hand, the spear tip quivering slightly, spraying three cold starlights, and coldly laughed, "Mr. Yan, why pretend?"

The so-called one mountain cannot house two tigers, both of them being top talents, inevitably clashed upon encountering each other.

Zhao Hai adjusted the bandage on his hand, speaking without lifting his head, "Others may fear your Life-taking Spear, but my fist wishes to test it out."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hai's gaze turned a bit cold: "And if I insist on going down first today, what then?"

Their dispute was over who would descend the underground stairs first.

Both were proud by nature, not allowing others to step over them.

Zhao Hai did not answer, but the mockery in his eyes already revealed his intentions.

All the surrounding patrol Silver Guards took a vigilant stance.

Since they had formed an alliance, naturally, they had to support their respective leaders.

Just when the two were in a tense standoff, a heavy footstep broke the silence.

The two directed their gazes over, frowning in unison.

Dongfang Mo arrived with his sword on his back, his attire fluttering like crane feathers: "Are you two intending to settle life and death here?"

Upon these words, Zhao Hai and Yan Li exchanged a glance, gave a cold snort, and stopped their confrontation.

It wasn't that they were giving face to Dongfang Mo, but the situation before them had changed.

If there were just two of them, naturally it would be a fight to the end.

But now with a tripartite confrontation, any further struggle would just be a waste of energy.

Hidden within the team, Qin An's gaze flickered slightly.

Also forged with Five Yang Elixirs, though he did not reveal it, these three had already shown their capabilities, allowing him to discern some insights.

"Everyone has their foundation and methods; just from their aura, none appear simple," Qin An mused.

If compared, he didn't know who among the three was stronger or weaker.

One would have to wield the saber and clash to find out.

Cheng Hong lightly touched Qin An's arm with her elbow, drawing close, eyes flowing with charm.

Though she didn't speak, Qin An could see the teasing in Cheng Hong's eyes.

The three leaders contending for supremacy, little did they know another with a foundation of Five Yang Elixirs was observing like a spectator.

If those three were to know there was another equal foundation among the onlookers, who knows what expressions they would display.

At this thought, Cheng Hong felt a little tickled.

Were it not for being allies with Qin An, she would have revealed some information to see the reactions of these three.

Seeing the two no longer disputing, Dongfang Mo slowly spoke, "Since everyone is present, let us enter the underground arena together."

"We three will go first, and the rest will follow in order, how about it?"

Though the staircase was wide, accommodating three was already at its limit.

With Dongfang Mo's suggestion, the other two naturally had no words.

Not for giving face, but continuing the argument would yield no result and only delay the mission.

For the patrol guards, mission efficiency outweighs everything else.

Dongfang Mo looked at Qin An, his tone decisive: "If there are any injured, you are responsible for treatment."

"A patrol guard skilled in healing?"

Both Yan Li and Zhao Hai subconsciously turned their heads, their faces full of surprise.

They had only heard of patrol guards brandishing sabers, never of those saving lives.

Cheng Hong felt her breath catch.

Though she hadn't been with Qin An for long, she understood Qin An's character quite deeply.

One skilled in diplomacy notably pays attention to reading expressions and nuances.

She knew, Qin An was likely displeased.

Sure enough, her guess was right.

Qin An swept a glance at Dongfang Mo indifferently: "Mm."

A simple "mm" carried an invisible coldness.

The indifferent response made Dongfang Mo's brows furrow suddenly.

His talent had long accustomed him to speaking like this.

But Qin An's response at this moment left him dissatisfied.

A patrol Silver Guard jumped out: "Mr. Dongfang speaking to you is a compliment, why are you so casual?"

The rest of the patrol Silver Guards cast amused glances.

The Evil Extermination Bureau can be considered half a martial force, the other half belonging to the court.

In the court above, naturally, human and social affairs exist.

This patrol Silver Guard, smart-minded, was looking to perform and gain Dongfang Mo's favor.

After all, Dongfang Mo's talent speaks for itself.

Cheng Hong sucked in a breath of cold air, secretly admiring his audacity.

She had plenty of intelligence on Qin An, and knew his methods were ruthless.

Now that someone dared to ride over Qin An, it was as if they had a death wish.

Qin An glanced indifferently at the patrol mountain Silver Guard and said, "The master doesn't speak, but the dogs bark wildly. It's truly amusing."

As soon as these words came out, the patrol mountain Silver Guard was momentarily stunned, then reacted in anger.

"Do you really think knowing a bit of medicine makes you remarkable?"

"Clang!"

Before he could finish speaking, a flash of cold brilliance appeared.

The hair on the forehead of the patrol mountain Silver Guard fell to the ground with the wind, and his neck felt icy cold.

A cold star was poised against the neck of the patrol mountain Silver Guard.

Qin An's blade was pressed against his throat, his voice chilling to the bone: "I only give you one chance. If you bark again, it will be your head that is severed."

The patrol mountain Silver Guard felt a chill run down his spine.

He hadn't even seen how Qin An's blade had left its sheath.

Although it was partly due to his own underestimation, the terror of that blade was undiminished.

All the surrounding patrol mountain Silver Guards witnessed this scene.

Quite a few of the stronger ones showed a hint of astonishment in their eyes.

Dongfang Mo's pupils narrowed slightly: "What remarkable swordsmanship."

That blade just now was indeed exquisite.

Perhaps ordinary people couldn't tell, but with his supreme foundation, he could naturally see the ruthlessness of that strike.

Zhao Hai rubbed the shaft of his spear, praising, "The blade work is fierce and unfeeling, truly the consummate swordsmanship of the Evil Extermination Bureau."

Yan Li's eyes showed a glimmer of battle readiness: "This blade is formidable, I wonder what the follow-up moves are?"

The three each had their own words, but only the patrol mountain Silver Guard with the blade at his throat dared not move recklessly.

Only then did Dongfang Mo speak, "My eyes have failed me, we are all colleagues, there's no need for this."

Qin An did not withdraw his blade, instead, he calmly looked at the patrol mountain Silver Guard.

The patrol mountain Silver Guard showed a bitter smile: "Earlier... I offended you; the fault was mine."

Thinking it was a chance to shine, but unexpectedly kicking an iron plate.

Now with the mission being important, he didn't want to make any mistakes.

Moreover, Qin An's blade was so steady that he truly felt that Qin An would slice his head off with a single stroke.

The patrol mountain guards were all those who licked blood from their blades, many of whom were madmen.

If he were to die because of this, would it not be in vain?

Qin An sheathed his blade, glancing at Dongfang Mo without saying a word.

He just wanted to complete the mission; other things were none of his concern.

Human relationships, flattering the powerful?

He wasn't interested in those things.

But he also wouldn't interfere with others, as long as they didn't bring the trouble to him.

If it came to him, he wouldn't mind cutting it down with his blade.

Seeing Qin An sheath his blade, Dongfang Mo's eyebrows relaxed slightly: "In that case, let's begin."

He considered Qin An a master of swordsmanship, but only as far as swordsmanship went.

Patrol mountain guards were those who licked blood from blades, if they didn't have any true skills, they couldn't hold such positions.

Cheng Hong's mouth twitched slightly.

She understood Dongfang Mo's thinking, but sadly, only she knew that Dongfang Mo was mistaken.

This was the same level as Dongfang Mo, the Five Yang Elixir's supreme foundation.

Cheng Hong didn't say it, but her excitement was unabated.

She really wanted to see Dongfang Mo's expression after he realized it.

What just happened was merely an interlude.

Afterward, everyone knew the importance of the mission and no longer lingered.

Led by Dongfang Mo and the other two, everyone proceeded into the underground stairs.

...

The stairs were narrow, filled with a musty smell as if they hadn't been cleaned in a long time.

Following the stairs down all the way, it wasn't long before they arrived at a passage.

The passage was dark, with no light around, only the still-burning torches acting as the sole light source.

Ahead of them was a dim black wooden door.

At that moment, the wooden door was wide open.

Through the wooden door, they could see a massive arena inside.

Upon entering, the entirety of the arena came into view.

Moss grew languidly between the stone cracks, droplets trickled down the mottled brick walls.

The dome of the underground arena had long since collapsed, a few strands of pale light seeped in through the cracks, casting fragmented patterns of light on the pitted ground.

The air was filled with the smell of rust and mold, mixed with a faint scent of blood, nauseating.

In the corner lay a heap of corpses.

Their faces were ashen, features twisted in agony as if they had suffered unbearable pain in life.

A patrol mountain Silver Guard stepped forward, after careful inspection, he frowned: "Their entire essences have been drained."

Yan Li kicked aside one of the bodies, a cold glint flashed in his eyes: "The Demon Blood Elixir can make one's blood boil uncontrollably. There must be another reason for the demons to take their blood."

No need for him to say, those present were all smart and naturally knew.

The vital essence affected by the Demon Blood Elixir must have significant use, otherwise, the blood of these people would not have been drained dry.

Zhao Hai hefted his pitch-black spear, turning to look into the distant darkness, stating: "Instead of exploring the anomalies here, it would be better to think about the upcoming battle."

Just as he finished speaking, hundreds of crimson eyes suddenly lit up in the darkness.

Hundreds of demonic creatures in the Jade Bone Realm surged out madly from one of the passages, their eyes blood-red.

"Clang!"

A crisp sound rang out.

The patrol mountain Silver Guards drew their weapons in unison, standing ready for battle.

Dongfang Mo took a look around, unsheathed his long sword, and scoffed: "Jade Bone Realm creatures dare to block the path of the patrol mountain guards?"

All patrol mountain guards were of Gui Cang Realm strength, that was the standard.

But now they were being faced with Jade Bone Realm creatures, which seemed rather unbecoming.

Cheng Hong observed for a moment, narrowing her eyes: "Something's not right... their aura is surging!"

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