The Path to Immortality

Even though Zhao Toutuo is also a body-refining cultivator, and his body is far more powerful than ordinary foundation-building cultivators, he still couldn't withstand a blow in front of Yuanci Xuanguang.

This monk who paid 30,000 spirit stones and cherished the dream of Xihuangzhou died without warning in the desolate and dangerous Jishi Mountain.

The incident happened suddenly, and everyone was shocked by this scene.

It wasn't until the special magnetic gold ant succeeded in attacking and burrowed into the ground again that Duan Muchen, Ding Biwu and others finally realized what had happened. They all raised their vigilance to the extreme and were ready to escape at any time.

Even Taoist Jinghai, who was the guide, looked a little uneasy. While he quickly put away the last formation flag, he looked fearfully at the crack that had reopened on the ground.

"What on earth is that?"

Kong Lanfang couldn't bear the pressure and asked.

Taoist Jinghai did not answer, but waved a magic power, rolled up Zhao Tutuo's storage bag, and shouted: "Let's go!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he was the first to fly into the air.

Zhuang Daoling and others followed after seeing this.

Seeing that the human monks were about to flee this place, the Yuan Magnetic Golden Ants in the distance became anxious. Ignoring the dangerous poisonous mist, he rushed in again.

However, they were a step too late and had no time to stop the escaping lights flying into the night sky. They could only watch the crowd leave.

It wasn't until he flew into the air hundreds of feet above the ground that Taoist Jinghai stabilized his figure.

Answered Kong Lanfang's previous question: "If Pindao admits his mistake correctly, the monster that attacked Fellow Daoist Zhao just now should be the ant king among the Yuan Magnetic Golden Ants. Its strength is at least a first-order perfect monster, and it has mastered something similar to Yuan Magnetic. Magic-like talents."

Zhuang Daoling glanced at Zhao Toutuo's storage bag which was put away by Taoist Jinghai, and asked with some doubt: "With such a existence, why didn't you warn us earlier? If we had been prepared, Taoist friend Zhao might not have died."

Could this guide be...

Taoist Jinghai gave a wry smile and explained: "Friend Taoist, don't think too much. It is extremely difficult for the ant king among Yuan Magnetic Golden Ants to be born. Even if it is a poor Taoist who has been here many times, this is the first time he has seen it. I can only say that Taoist friend Zhao is lucky. No, I was the first one to be targeted by it..."

But there is no way, Jishi Mountain is so dangerous.

Even if there is a guide to lead the way, it only minimizes the risk, but it does not mean that there will be no casualties.

When bad luck comes, everyone, including the guide, disappears into Jishi Mountain, which has happened before.

If it hadn't been so dangerous, they wouldn't have paid such a high fare for the guests leaving Yunzhou.

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The sneak attack of the Yuan Magnetic Golden Ants and the death of Zhao Toutuo made the atmosphere in the team more solemn.

After several days of trekking, it finally calmed down a little.

However, before everyone could breathe a sigh of relief, the mountain in front became steeper again, and they entered the area where the second golden elixir monster lair was located.

Everyone had to restrain their breath again and carefully try to avoid it.

During this period, they also unexpectedly encountered a group of rock wind beasts.

This mid-level first-level monster looks a bit ferocious like a liger at first glance. There were thorns like sticks on his back, and his skin was as thick as a rock. However, his body was wrapped in black wind, and his speed was extremely fast. They also move in groups, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

As a last resort, the monks had to fight fiercely with these rock wind beasts.

After killing more than ten of them, the remaining rock wind beasts dispersed in a rush.

Although there were no casualties in this battle, the victory was not easy. During the battle, Ding Biwu was accidentally attacked, his protective weapon was damaged, and his combat power was greatly affected.

Looking at this loss alone, it does not seem fatal.

But they were in Jishi Mountain and could not get any additional supplies except the supplies prepared in advance. Once a spiritual weapon is damaged, it is easy and difficult to repair.

If a similar situation occurs several times, the accumulated combat power lost will bring serious hidden dangers and risks.

However, they have already marched here, and it is obviously impossible for everyone to give up their plan to go to the Western Wilderness because of this crisis. They can only grit their teeth and insist on moving forward.

Finally, their luck was not bad, and they did not encounter any accidents when crossing the active range of the second golden elixir monster.

On the difficult journey day after day, it has been almost a month since everyone entered Jishi Mountain.

Finally, the terrain ahead became flat again.

After passing through a dense forest, everyone was surprised to find that there was a deep pool stretching for more than ten miles at the mountain col.

The water in the pool is clear and waveless, like a flat mirror.

Surrounded by fresh air and lush vegetation, it is a quiet and peaceful scenery.

No one thought that there was such a deep pool in the dangerous Jishi Mountain, and they couldn't help but be surprised.

Seeing this deep pool, Taoist Jinghai seemed to be relieved and said: "This place is called Half Body Pool. After passing here, you have already walked halfway to the Western Wilderness. There is no need to worry about the black evil wind disaster on the subsequent journey. It would be much easier to threaten.”

Hearing Taoist Jinghai say this, Duanmu Chen and others showed a bit of joy on their faces.

This was probably the only good news they had heard in a while.

After a brief rest here and a relatively quiet night, the six of them continued their journey.

Although there is no black evil wind disaster, it does not mean that there will be no danger in the second half of the road.

Just a few days after passing the Half Body Pond, the terrain and environment ahead gradually became wet. Not only were the grass and vines more luxuriant, but there were also puddles and streams of all sizes everywhere. In some areas, there were extremely deadly poisonous fog and miasma.

Some insects and snakes with deadly toxins, or other highly toxic monsters, became common.

Some of these monsters were good at camouflage and concealing their breath, and they could even hide from the consciousness of the foundation-building cultivators, making them extremely difficult to guard against.

Most cultivators would have some preparations for detoxification pills and talismans.

For this reason, Taoist Jinghai did not take the initiative to distribute them this time, but after weighing the pros and cons, he asked everyone to increase the altitude of their flight again.

In this way, although most of the poisons were avoided, the attacks from monster birds inevitably increased.

In a few days, they were attacked by monsters such as feathered snakes and three-legged flying clams more than once, and Ding Biwu and Zhuang Daoling were poisoned one after another. Finally, they survived without any danger.

"According to the map, there should be a relatively safe place ahead..."

Taoist Jinghai was holding a map, looking at it and talking to everyone. Suddenly, his face froze and he lifted the sleeves of his Taoist robe.

On his wrist, he saw a string of amber jade bracelets, which were slowly emitting flickering light.

Duanmu Chen and others were a little confused, not knowing what this meant.

Taoist Jinghai showed a bit of joy on his face, put down his sleeves, and said: "It should be the other guides of my Wuhui Temple who turned back from the other end. This [Mother-child concentric bracelet] will only emit spiritual guidance when it enters within a hundred miles and senses the other pair."

Hearing that someone had returned from the Western Wilderness, everyone showed some interest.

If they could meet and communicate with each other, they could also learn the latest situation on the way ahead, which would undoubtedly be of great help to the subsequent journey.