Free Web NovelChapter 315: Ambush in the Ghost Cry Forest
The silver light shuttle sped along at a low altitude. Fang Hao’s expression was solemn as his Divine Sense spread out like a spiderweb, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
As he ventured deeper, the scenery ahead gradually became eerie.
The previously clear marshland began to be replaced by patches of twisted, strange black forests.
These trees had gnarled branches, bark as black as ink, and sparse leaves that displayed an ominous dark red hue.
The Evil Qi permeating the air grew increasingly dense, mixed with a faint, low humming sound like the wailing of ghosts, which was the origin of the name ’Ghost Cry Forest’.
’This place is truly strange.’ Fang Hao felt a chill in his heart.
He could feel that the natural Evil Qi and some sort of chaotic magnetic field in this area exerted a more pronounced suppression on his Divine Sense, compressing his detection range to less than fifty zhang.
Moreover, that faint wailing sound seemed capable of disturbing one’s mind. If not for his powerful Divine Soul and the protection of the Chaos Derivation Art, he likely would have been unsettled long ago.
He controlled the silver light shuttle to slow down, flying slowly just above the treetops, while simultaneously taking the golden puppet out of his storage ring, ready to deal with any sudden situations at any time.
According to Liu Feng’s description, that gang of bandits operated in this area and was skilled at setting up ambushes, so he had to be extremely careful.
After flying for about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, a relatively open depression appeared ahead.
In the center of the depression, several huge, strange black trees had intertwined roots, forming a natural shaded area.
Fang Hao scanned with his Divine Sense and found nothing unusual, yet a faint warning sign rose in his heart.
Just as the silver light shuttle was about to fly over the depression, a sudden change occurred!
Hum—!
The surrounding space shook violently, and several blood-colored beams of light shot up from the ground, instantly interweaving into a huge blood-colored net of light, completely enveloping the silver light shuttle along with the surrounding dozens of zhang!
At the same time, the ground split open, and five figures darted out like ghosts, taking up five positions and surrounding Fang Hao!
’Hehehe... another fat sheep has delivered itself to our door!’ The leading One-Eyed Big Man, holding a blood-colored long blade with a ferocious smile on his face, was exactly the Late Golden Core Stage bandit leader described by Liu Feng.
Beside him, the other four Middle Golden Core Stage Cultivators also each sacrificed their Magic Treasures, their eyes flashing with greed and cruelty.
’There really is an ambush.’ Fang Hao’s expression remained unchanged, but he sneered inwardly.
He had long expected them to set an ambush here, but he hadn’t expected them to be able to set up such an exquisite Confinement Formation that even his Divine Sense hadn’t detected it beforehand.
It seemed that the Formation Master among this gang of bandits truly had some skills.
’Kid, obediently hand over the flying shuttle and Storage bag, and this master might just leave your corpse intact!’ The One-Eyed Big Man sneered, pointing the blood-colored long blade in his hand at Fang Hao. Blood light flowed on the blade, emitting a thick, bloody Evil Qi.
Fang Hao scanned the five people and said indifferently, ’Just based on the few of you?’
’You’re courting death!’ A fierce light flashed in the One-Eyed Big Man’s eyes, and he shouted sharply, ’Do it!’
Before the words had finished, the Formation Master beside him pinched incantations with both hands. The blood-colored light net suddenly contracted, and countless blood-colored runes flickered, emitting a powerful binding force as it squeezed toward the silver light shuttle.
At the same time, the other two bandits who appeared to be Body Cultivators roared, their figures swelling, muscles knotted like two wild beasts, and they pounced fiercely toward Fang Hao!
And the Cultivator who was skilled in using poison opened his mouth and spewed out a cloud of dark green poisonous mist, which instantly spread out and shrouded the entire area.
The five worked together in perfect harmony; it was clearly not their first time doing such dirty work.
Confinement Formation, strong attacks, and poisonous mist—all three used together; an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator would likely have been taken down in an instant.
However, a cold light flashed in Fang Hao’s eyes, and instead of retreating, he advanced!
’golden puppet, break the Formation!’ With a thought, the golden puppet’s massive body suddenly appeared in front of the silver light shuttle, its dark golden fist carrying a shrill whistle that tore through the air, smashing fiercely into the contracting blood-colored light net!
Boom—!
A loud noise! That seemingly tough blood-colored light net, in front of the golden puppet’s terrifying power comparable to the Middle Nascent Soul Stage, was like paper, instantly torn open with a huge gap!
The Formation Master who set up the Formation turned pale and violently spat out a mouthful of blood; clearly, the Formation had been forcibly broken, and the backlash was not light.
’What?! A nascent soul puppet?!’ The One-Eyed Big Man’s expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with unbelievable shock.
He never dreamed that the seemingly ordinary Golden Core Cultivator before him would possess such a terrifying trump card!
But at this moment, the arrow was on the string and could not be held back! The two pouncing Body Cultivators had already rushed in front of Fang Hao. One held a giant axe, and the other wielded an iron hammer, bringing violent power as they smashed fiercely at Fang Hao!
Fang Hao snorted coldly, operating the Hundred Refinements Golden Body Art. Platinum light flowed across his body. Without retreating or dodging, he threw out both fists, meeting their attacks!
Bang! Bang!
Two muffled sounds! The two Body Cultivators only felt an irresistible, enormous force coming from the opponent’s fists. Their tiger’s mouths cracked, their Magic Treasures nearly slipped from their hands, and their whole bodies were sent flying backward as if hit by a wild elephant, spewing blood from their mouths!
’How is this possible?!’ The One-Eyed Big Man’s pupils constricted, his heart filled with horror.
These two Body Cultivators were his strongest close-combat fighters, with tough Physical Bodies and astonishing strength, yet they were actually repelled by the opponent with one punch?!
In the moment he was shocked, the golden puppet had already broken through the Confinement Formation. Its massive body appeared in front of the Formation Master as if teleporting, its iron fist carrying destructive power and smashing down ferociously!
’No—!’ The Formation Master’s eyes were filled with fear as he desperately activated his defensive Magic Treasure, but it was all in vain.
The golden puppet’s fist smashed through his defense like a hot knife through butter, directly smashing him into a pulp of flesh!
In a single exchange, the Formation Master was dead!
’Fourth Brother!’ The One-Eyed Big Man’s eyes were splitting with rage; he roared, the blood-colored long blade in his hand shining brightly with blood light, and he slashed violently at the golden puppet!
At the same time, he shouted sharply,’Second Brother, use poison! Third Brother, Fifth Brother, entangle him!’
The poison-using Cultivator heard this and opened his mouth to spew out an even denser cloud of dark green poisonous mist. At the same time, his hands flicked repeatedly, and several poisonous needles as thin as cow hair, flashing with a ghostly blue light, shot silently toward the vital parts of Fang Hao’s body.
And the other two Body Cultivators who had been repelled also endured their injuries and pounced again, attempting to entangle Fang Hao.
Fang Hao’s eyes were cold. Facing the sky-filling poisonous mist and poisonous needles, he opened his mouth and spat out a breath. The Earthly Fiend Golden Flame turned into a dark golden fire screen, instantly enveloping the poisonous mist and needles.
Amidst the sizzling sounds, the poisonous mist was rapidly purified and incinerated, and the poisonous needles melted away like ice and snow.
’An exotic fire?!’ The poison-using Cultivator’s expression changed greatly, his eyes filled with fear.
His poison arts, in front of an exotic fire, were like encountering a nemesis!
And at this moment, the golden puppet had already turned around, meeting the One-Eyed Big Man’s blood-colored long blade.
The iron fist collided with the long blade, emitting a piercing metallic clang! The One-Eyed Big Man only felt an irresistible, enormous force coming, his tiger’s mouth cracked, the blood-colored long blade flew out of his hand, and his whole body was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, spewing blood from his mouth!
’Big Brother!’ The other two Body Cultivators saw this, terrified out of their wits, and wanted to rescue him.
But would Fang Hao give them a chance? His figure was like lightning, appearing instantly in front of one of the Body Cultivators. The Mysterious Gold Blade, carrying dark golden fire blade light, easily broke through the opponent’s protective spiritual light like cutting tofu, severing his head!
Immediately, with a backhanded slash, he split the other Body Cultivator in two!
In the blink of an eye, two Middle Golden Core Stage Body Cultivators were dead!
’Run!’ The One-Eyed Big Man and the poison-using Cultivator were scared out of their wits; how could they dare to continue fighting? The two turned around simultaneously and fled frantically in different directions!
’Want to leave? Too late!’ Fang Hao snorted coldly. The golden puppet flashed, instantly catching up to the poison-using Cultivator, and its iron fist smashed out, directly blasting him into slag.
And Fang Hao himself used the Divine Spirit Steps, appearing like a ghost behind the One-Eyed Big Man, the Mysterious Gold Blade carrying cold killing intent as it slashed down fiercely!
’No—!’ The One-Eyed Big Man felt the fatal threat behind him, his eyes filled with despair and unwillingness.
He bit the tip of his tongue violently, spitting out a mouthful of essential blood, attempting to use a blood escape secret technique to flee.
But Fang Hao’s blade was faster!
Ssh—!
The blade light flashed and vanished. The One-Eyed Big Man’s head soared into the sky, his face still retaining an expression of terror and unwillingness. The headless corpse rushed forward several zhang before crashing to the ground.
In just a few breaths, all five Golden Core Cultivators were executed!
Fang Hao was expressionless as he waved his hand, flicking out the Earthly Fiend Golden Flame, incinerating the corpses and Magic Treasures of the five, leaving only a few Storage Pouches.
He scanned with his Divine Sense and found that apart from some Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, and Materials, there was not much of value inside, so he put them away casually.
After finishing all this, he scanned the chaotic battlefield with his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed. The commotion of the battle just now was not small; it was hard to guarantee it wouldn’t attract other lurkers. This place was not suitable for staying long.
He did not delay any longer, re-sacrificing the silver light shuttle, which turned into a streak of silver light and flew rapidly toward the depths of the Ghost Cry Forest. He had to pass through this area as soon as possible to avoid any further complications.
However, for some reason, he felt a faint sense of unease in his heart. This Ghost Cry Forest did not seem as simple as it appeared on the surface...
