Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

At dusk.

"Yang Xian, are you really planning to leave tomorrow?" Zhou Xiyan asked softly, looking at Yang Xian's profile.

Gao Nianwen's attitude was very clear: he absolutely refused to let Yang Xian join them in seizing the lotus, clearly intending to "escort" him down the mountain.

It's no use saying anything.

"Leave?" Yang Xian's expression was nonchalant. "As long as I don't want to leave, no one can stop me."

Now we only have two paths ahead of us.

The first method is to sneak into the mountaintop unnoticed by the demonic beasts and steal the "Nine-Turn Life-Extending Lotus" right under the noses of the fifth-level demonic beasts.

This is suitable for situations with a small number of people, since the fewer people there are, the less likely they are to be discovered.

But such a small trick could not be hidden from the demons of the Fifth Realm.

Even if Yang Xian possessed the divine-level technique "Void Instant Shadow Step," he might not be able to do it.

Even if they manage to escape from that fifth-realm demon beast by then, other demon beasts outside will come to surround and intercept them.

At that point, there will be no way to go to heaven or hell; it will definitely be a dead end.

Another path.

The plan was to first lure away most of the surrounding demonic beasts, and then forcibly snatch the "Nine Revolutions Life-Sustaining Lotus" from the heavily injured fifth-realm demonic beast.

However, this option undoubtedly requires a large number of people.

With just Gao Nianwen and Jiang Yu and their few friends?

Not enough, far from enough.

Yang Xian did not believe that they could actually retrieve the "Nine-Turn Life-Sustaining Lotus" from the territory guarded by a fifth-realm demon beast.

His gaze inadvertently fell on the two sisters who were lying quietly at his feet.

A thought suddenly popped into my head.

"Maple." Yang Xian gently stroked her fur:

"Didn't you say that Mom is on the mountaintop?"

"Could we... try to contact her?"

Yang Xian's idea was very simple.

Since we don't have enough manpower, let's find outside help.

A pack of two wolf cubs is undoubtedly the best choice.

Using the sisters as a bridge, they might actually be able to facilitate a collaboration.

Yang Xian helped them reclaim their homeland and eliminate the invader.

In return, she received a "Nine-Turn Life-Extending Lotus".

That's fair.

"Dad...I...I can't contact Mom..." Feng's ears drooped in grievance.

"All I know is that she's on the mountaintop, very close, very close... but I can't sense her exact location, nor can I sense the presence of any other members of my tribe..."

Yang Xian frowned slightly.

strangeness.

Two tigers cannot share one mountain.

How did Feng's mother manage to hide right under the nose of that Five Realms invader in such a small area on the mountaintop?

And why hide it?

Could it be... that he's been imprisoned?

But that doesn't make sense!

Who can imprison a fifth-realm demon beast that possesses "spatial power"?

"It seems that bringing in outside help is not an option for the time being." Yang Xian stood up and dusted off his hands.

"With insufficient manpower, Captain Gao and his team have no chance of winning."

"I still have a chance to stay."

Zhou Xiyan looked at him quietly, without asking any questions, and simply said softly, "Yes, no matter what, I will stay by your side."

Not far away, Ye Huairou pursed her lips and muttered to herself:

"No matter what, I will stay by your side..."

"Ugh, that's so cheesy!"

Suddenly, a commotion arose outside the camp.

"Captain Mo and the others are back!"

"Quickly! Medical staff, get ready!"

Before the words were even finished, three figures dressed in camouflage rushed into the camp.

The leader was tall and had a calm demeanor; he was Mo Chou, the captain of another military region squad.

The two teammates behind him each carried a wounded soldier covered in blood on their backs.

"Captain Mo!" Li Bing immediately went to greet him.

Gao Nianwen also rushed over, looking at the two wounded with a solemn expression: "Mo Chou, you've worked hard."

"Quick! Save them first!" Mo Chou waved his hand, his voice urgent.

The two wounded were quickly moved aside for emergency treatment. Judging from the badges on their clothes, they were representatives of Chengwu University.

The injuries are severe, but the patient's breathing is relatively stable, so there should be no danger to their life.

Mo Chou took a big gulp of water and said to Gao Nianwen:

"We found them near the top of the mountain, and they said before they lost consciousness... there was another person up there."

"Call her Luo Bingyan."

Luo Bingyan?

Upon hearing these three words, Yang Xian's gaze sharpened.

She's come to the secret realm too?

That makes sense. As the pride of Chengwu University, it's perfectly normal for her to enter the secret realm.

Before entering the secret realm, all participants gathered once at the base outside the entrance.

But Yang Xian did not notice Luo Bingyan.

His attention was drawn to Jiang Yu and Zhou Xiyan, who had come to form a team.

Luo Bingyan wore a mask the whole time and huddled alone in the most inconspicuous corner, attracting almost no attention from anyone.

Yang Xian was wearing a human skin mask, and Luo Bingyan didn't recognize him.

And so, by a twist of fate, the two of them missed each other perfectly at the same place.

"Captain Mo!"

Yang Xian strode forward, interrupting the conversation between the two captains.

Gao Nianwen and Mo Chou both looked at him with some surprise.

"Could you...could you tell me more about Luo Bingyan's situation?" Yang Xian stated his purpose, then added, "Oh, I'm her friend."

That woman was carrying the Yang family's child; it was hard for him not to care.

I originally thought I would only have a chance to see her again after I entered Chengwu University.

Now it seems we don't need to wait until then.

"This is Comrade Yang Xi'an."

Gao Nianwen gave Mo Chou a brief introduction.

Upon hearing this, Mo Chou nodded as a greeting: "I don't know the specifics either. The two wounded were too badly injured. They only managed to say their names and the words 'up there' before they passed out."

Above?

one person?!

Yang Xian's expression changed.

Seeing Yang Xian's reaction, Mo Chou comforted him instead:

"But you don't need to worry too much. We've heard of Luo Bingyan's name within our military region."

"The top student in Chengwu University is also a genius that the Luo family has only seen once in a century. At such a young age, he has already reached the peak of the third realm."

"With her reputation and strength, as long as she doesn't directly encounter that fifth-realm demon beast, she definitely has the ability to protect herself."

"Self-defense ability?" Yang Xian repeated the four words subconsciously, his lips twitching suddenly.

He couldn't help but think of that night.

Because Luo Bingyan was poisoned by the so-called "dragon poison," she completely lost her mind and forcibly demanded things from him...

It lasted all night!

That scene was so unforgettable that Yang Xian still remembers every detail clearly.

Because that was the first time he had been reverse-raped.

Gan!

If she really had such a strong ability to protect herself, how could she have been poisoned by dragon's venom in the first place?