"Right, you jump down from here," a voice sounded in his ear.
Mo Qi turned to look. Sun Qian stood there, exquisitely beautiful, her robes fluttering, graceful and refined, exuding an indescribable purity and transcendence.
"Didn't you go back?" Mo Qi said in surprise.
Sun Qian's eyes were filled with tears. "I don't know why, but even knowing it was wrong, I still had to come back."
Mo Qi felt an inexplicable pang in his heart. "Don't cry, your choice wasn't wrong."
He suddenly felt a deep sense of guilt, realizing he had pushed her to this point step by step.
Sun Qian wiped her eyes. "Let's go, I'll lead the way."
With that, she leaped off the cliff first, and Mo Qi had no choice but to follow.
After a long period of falling, they finally landed on a patch of grass. Just as Mo Qi steadied himself, he saw Sun Qian frozen, staring ahead with a look of extreme tension.
Mo Qi followed her gaze and saw a giant demonic beast. Its body was round, with a small head attached directly to its body, making it look like two spheres. It was incredibly cute, and for some reason, Sun Qian was terrified.
Still, he instinctively stepped in front of Sun Qian.
Sun Qian said anxiously, "Quickly move aside, it's a Thousand Sound Beast! You can't stop it!"
"Even if I can't stop it, I still have to try. Are you expecting me to block it for you?" Mo Qi said casually.
Sun Qian's heart melted instantly. It seemed she really hadn't made the wrong choice!
Sometimes, a person lives for the sake of being moved. If one experiences a moment of profound, heart-wrenching emotion, life is then without regret.
Seeing that the two people opposite it didn't seem afraid, the Thousand Sound Beast became somewhat enraged.
From some part of its body, waves of buzzing sounds emanated.
It was like the low growl before a great thunderclap.
"It attacks with sound waves, which are inescapable," Sun Qian warned.
At this moment, countless holes opened one after another on the Thousand Sound Beast's massive body. Within these holes were spheres, like countless eyes opening. The sight made one's scalp tingle.
Mo Qi found it truly terrifying, so he summoned the Donghuang Bell and struck first. "Pangu Divine Power, Shatter the Void!"
"Buzz!"
A chaotic sound, like the creation of heaven and earth, erupted violently on the ground. A massive sound wave, accompanied by blinding white light, surged towards the Thousand Sound Beast.
Invisible waves of energy churned in the air, causing the air itself to wrinkle as if immense power were tearing at space.
Dust on the ground instantly billowed up, hung suspended in the air for a moment, and then, like a torrential downpour, struck the Thousand Sound Beast.
The holes in the Thousand Sound Beast's body flashed simultaneously, connecting into a single line, as if a rift had suddenly opened in the heavens and earth, letting in light, which then faded.
In that instant, the entire ground trembled.
Mo Qi felt his body sink slightly.
When he looked again, the area where he and Sun Qian stood had sunk several feet. They were now in a large pit.
Meanwhile, Pangu Divine Power and the Thousand Sound Beast's sonic attack were fiercely clashing in the air, tearing at each other, penetrating, and biting.
The air visibly twisted and folded.
The divine power from the Donghuang Bell was like powdered pigment. When it struck, it was like thousands of sharp swords tearing through a shield, hitting the Thousand Sound Beast's body.
The Thousand Sound Beast's body shuddered violently.
However, the Thousand Sound Beast's attack was holistic, like a mountain peak colliding. Although damaged in the clash, its residual power remained formidable. It finally slammed into Mo Qi with great force.
In an instant, Mo Qi's body felt as if it had fallen apart. He was sent flying backward, crashing into Sun Qian. Both of them were hurled through the air together.
They fell to the ground, both spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The Thousand Sound Beast, now enraged, shook its plump body and lunged towards Mo Qi.
Simultaneously, the holes all over its body flashed again, and another massive sound wave exploded in the air.
Mo Qi, helpless, forced himself to stand, propping himself up with his hands.
Ice Snow Divine Ability Summoning Technique!
The world suddenly seemed to shrink. The sky became overcast, clouds gathering and swirling, with lightning flashing within them like the blinking eyes of a demon.
Mo Qi rapidly channeled his spiritual power, attempting to summon the Snow Beast quickly.
Last time, due to insufficient power, the Snow Beast had failed to emerge, getting stuck in the clouds.
Now that his cultivation had greatly increased, it should be fine.
This action was somewhat risky. In this critical moment, if the Snow Beast also got stuck, both he and Sun Qian would be finished.
They would be torn to shreds by the sound waves.
But he couldn't afford to hesitate any longer; there was no other choice.
Actually, there was another option, but he hadn't thought of it.
With a "buzz," the Sun Hunter Wheel whizzed out.
It blazed with intense light, tearing through the sound waves layer by layer.
The Sun Hunter Wheel pushed forward, but the Thousand Sound Beast's charging power was too immense. The wheel couldn't advance, so it abruptly turned back, circled once, and then suddenly veered, striking the Thousand Sound Beast, repeating this cycle and deflecting much of the beast's attack.
In this way, the Sun Hunter Wheel bought Mo Qi time. The Snow Beast gradually revealed itself from the clouds. First, its two massive claws, then its belly, then its beak and head, and finally, its entire body became visible.
It was an eagle, an eagle that covered almost the entire sky! Its plumage was pure white, its eyes sharp, and an aura of bloodlust emanated from it.
The Snow Eagle let out a soft cry, seemingly rejoicing at escaping its confinement. However, it was soon disappointed. The soft cry turned into a piercing shriek, filled with anger, because its wings were still stuck in the clouds, preventing it from descending.
Furious, it fiercely clawed down at the Thousand Sound Beast.
The Thousand Sound Beast's entire body was deeply embedded in its claws, and it let out a pained cry.
When the Snow Eagle retracted its claws, the Thousand Sound Beast's body had been torn into five pieces and crashed to the ground.
The Snow Eagle let out an angry roar, extended its head below the clouds, gave Mo Qi a deep look, and then departed.
Its meaning was clear: don't bother me if you lack the ability!
Mo Qi smiled faintly and turned to look at Sun Qian. Seeing her lying on the ground, continuously vomiting blood, his heart broke.
Mo Qi stepped forward to support her and offered her a pill.
Sun Qian shook her head and didn't take it, smiling bitterly. "It's too late. Ever since I met you, I knew I was in for bad luck, but I don't regret it."
Mo Qi rolled his eyes. "This is not the time for last words. We still have a long way to go."
As he spoke, Mo Qi forcefully shoved the healing pill into her mouth. The pill dissolved upon contact, and with a gulp, she swallowed it.
Sun Qian shook her head. "It's useless. I'm definitely going to die. I feel like my whole body has disintegrated. Don't be sad; after I die, you can leave without any burdens."
Mo Qi saw her wounds rapidly healing and urged, "Get up quickly, we need to go!"
"Get up?" Sun Qian found it both amusing and exasperating. She was dying, and he wanted her to get up?
Mo Qi pulled her to her feet and even walked a few steps with her.
She was startled. "Are you still tormenting me at a time like this?"
Mo Qi released her and turned to leave. "Come on, girl, stop being dramatic."
"I'm being dramatic?" Sun Qian was furious. Unconsciously, she took a few more steps.
At this moment, she suddenly realized that she seemed to be... healed!
This was miraculous!
She couldn't believe any of it was real. Wasn't she about to die? How could she be alive so quickly?
Seeing her start to walk, Mo Qi stopped to wait for her.
He then noticed the pile of flesh again. If they just left it, wouldn't that be a waste?
So, he released Little Dot, Little Blood Man, the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, and the Fire Demon.
These creatures were indeed gluttonous. Upon seeing the pile of flesh, they pounced on it.
This was no ordinary meat; it was rich in spiritual energy and could enhance cultivation.
However, the Fire Demon was quite particular. He snatched a piece and then sprayed fire to roast it. Just as it was half-cooked, the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors tore off a piece, enraging him to the point of stomping his feet.
At this moment, Mo Qi looked back at Sun Qian, only to see two figures descending from the cliff one after another.
One was Gu Hong, and the other was the Holy Emperor. Da Feng Novel Network.
It seemed the Holy Emperor had used the same method to gain Gu Hong's trust, convincing her to bring him here.
Their purpose for coming here was naturally the same as Mo Qi's: to acquire resources.
And the moment Gu Hong and Sun Qian made eye contact, they both felt disbelief. "You, how did you get here?"
Gu Hong then adopted a very haughty demeanor. "Are you allowed to bet, but I'm not?"
Sun Qian was utterly bewildered. "Bet? What bet?"
Gu Hong sneered. "Let me tell you, you've been tricked. He's not the Holy Emperor; he's a fake. I, on the other hand..." She linked her arm with the Holy Emperor's, "...am the real Holy Emperor. Following him will lead you to a bad end."
Sun Qian said weakly, "I know he's not the Holy Emperor, but that doesn't matter."
The Holy Emperor looked at Mo Qi with great disdain. "You finally admit it? You despicable scoundrel."
Mo Qi thought for a moment and said, "Actually, there's no animosity between us. We're both just acting under duress. How about this: we join forces, we acquire resources together, and then we leave together."
The Holy Emperor snorted coldly. "What kind of creature are you to be on equal footing with me? You, an ant, dare to impersonate me, the dignified Holy Emperor of the Myriad Realms. That in itself is a capital offense. How can I allow you to live?"
Mo Qi shook his head. "Your perspective is too narrow. I finally understand why you were ambushed and reduced to such a state. Your limited perspective determines your fate. I can assure you, you can't go back, and you never will."
The Holy Emperor roared in anger. "Ignorant child, spouting wild words!"
Gu Hong also cursed, "You fake, talking nonsense! No one remains down and out forever. I believe he will one day wear the imperial crown again and rule the Myriad Realms."
Of course, she had gambled everything, staking her entire life on it. She certainly hoped he would make a comeback, and she would rise with him to prosperity.
Sun Qian also advised, "Ah Hong, people like him are unreliable. He's using you now, that's why he allows you to follow him. If he ever truly returns to power, he'll cast you aside."
Gu Hong sneered. "Are you jealous? You chose a fake yourself and then say I chose wrongly? What are your intentions? Let me give you a piece of advice: the sea of suffering is boundless; turn back and find the shore!"
Sun Qian was about to persuade further, but Mo Qi cut her off. "Let's go. She's already deeply poisoned; you can't wake her up."