My equipment is designed for cultivation; I started by slaughtering my way through a small world.

The people controlling the Four Symbols Mixed Yuan Formation became interested in Gu Qing and stopped dawdling.

The four controlled the formation, unleashing their full power. The power of the four elements transformed into various energy attacks, raining down on the head of the Sand Lava Beast like a natural disaster.

The already battered and bruised horde of Sandstorm Cavern Beasts suffered heavy casualties in an instant.

Seeing this scene.

Gu Qing could only stay far away and dared not take advantage of the situation to gain points.

If these four are also mercenaries employed by the Immortal Kingdom, their current attempt to kill the Sandstorm Cave Beast is clearly akin to snatching food from a tiger's mouth.

only……

Despite having the absolute upper hand, the four people somehow managed to let the leader of the Sand Furnace Beasts escape from the formation's range with serious injuries after killing all the other Sand Furnace Beasts.

Based on Gu Qing's understanding of the Four Symbols Mixed Yuan Formation, it was impossible for that Fiery Sand Melting Cave Beast to escape alive.

It's unclear why these four people let the leader of the Sandstorm Cave Beasts go.

Gu Qing pretended not to know and didn't ask the question.

however.

Gu Qing didn't ask.

However, that doesn't mean others would willingly let the leader of the Sand Lava Cave Beast go.

A hint of resentment flashed in the patrol captain's eyes.

The leader of that Sand Furnace Beast is an eighth-tier demon beast. If you kill this demon beast and take its head to Red City to claim military merit, it will be enough to grant him a permanent residence permit in Red City.

Thinking of this, the patrol captain's spear glowed with a fiery red light, and he swiftly launched a surprise attack from behind the heavily wounded Sand Lava Beast.

"stop!!"

Amidst the demonic blood mist, the immortal cultivator who wielded the White Tiger Light Shield roared, then swung his arm, unleashing a golden blade of light that struck the patrol captain's spear.

With a snap, the spear broke in two.

In that brief moment, the leader of the Sand Furnace Beast had vanished without a trace, disappearing into the demonic blood mist.

"Why did you let it go?"

"That leader of the Sand Furnace Beasts is worth one hundred military merits."

Do you know...?

The patrol leader hadn't finished speaking.

The immortal cultivator who controlled the Vermilion Bird's light shield within the demonic blood mist frowned and said impatiently:

"So noisy!"

"You natives, trying to teach me how to do things?"

"you……"

The patrol captain was furious. If he weren't weaker than the people in the Demon Blood Mist, he would have already drawn his gun and stepped forward to show them that letting go of military merit was absolutely unforgivable.

"You dare to talk back? You bunch of bumpkins, you deserve to die."

Before the immortal cultivator controlling the Vermilion Bird's protective shield could finish speaking, a crimson rocket burst forth from the demonic blood mist, eliciting a wailing sound.

In the blink of an eye, it pierced the patrol captain's chest and then turned into a huge fireball.

Before the captain of the Akagi patrol team could even scream, he was instantly reduced to ashes.

hiss……

The eight surviving Red Armor soldiers all gasped in shock.

His whole body was shaking like a leaf.

"Get out of here if you don't want to die. Get far away from here."

"Get out of my way!!"

After a moment of silence, an impatient shout came from within the demonic blood mist.

however.

This shout was like heavenly music to the surviving Red Armor Army soldiers.

Gu Qing originally planned to blend in with the Red Armor Army and sneak away.

but.

The tallest of the four young men who emerged from the demonic blood mist pointed at Gu Qing:

"The others can leave."

"You stay."

Gu Qing felt a surge of displeasure.

His grandma's.

But when you're under someone's roof, you have no choice but to bow your head.

Gu Qing forced a smile and said, "Gentlemen, we are all from the Immortal Kingdom. There's no need to make things difficult for me, is there?"

Damn it.

These four people have caused them great harm. If the surviving Red Armor Army soldiers return to Red City and spread rumors to the Red Armor Army leaders, labeling them as traitors and spies, then they will be in deep trouble.

I fear that even in Chicheng, I will find it difficult to find a place to stay.

Gu Qing wore a smile on her face, but couldn't help but complain in her heart.

The four people who emerged from the demonic blood mist seemed to sense Gu Qing's displeasure. Instead of making a move, they spoke gently:

Don't misunderstand.

We mean you no harm.

"I'm just curious, since you're proficient in the Four Symbols Mixed Yuan Formation, even if you don't get into the top ten universities in the Immortal Kingdom, you should at least be able to get into an ordinary university."

Why did you become a mercenary?

"Forehead……"

Gu Qing's expression began to betray a hint of nervousness.

"It's a long story, but to put it simply, I didn't perform well in the college entrance exam."

"Because I signed a contract with the high school I attended, I can't repeat a year, so I can only join the Xianmu Group and become a mercenary."

"I see!!"

The four people seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.

A hint of regret flashed in the eyes of the four. Such talent in array formations, yet he became a mercenary, which was truly a waste of talent.

After a pause, the fatter of the men asked, "What mission have you undertaken in descending upon this realm?"

Gu Qing thought for a moment. The survival trial didn't seem to involve the secrets of the Immortal Wood Group, so he frankly said:

"Our descent into the Demon Mist Plane is for the second mercenary trial; our mission is to survive in this world for one month."

"Slay monsters to earn points."

The four looked at each other, feeling somewhat relieved.

It seems that the Xianmu Group has not discovered the secret hidden in this seat.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent some trial-stage mercenaries here.

This is an opportunity!

Originally, with the power they possessed, going to that place would have been somewhat of a stretch.

The mercenary in front of me has an astonishing talent for formations.

If he could learn that formation, the five of them could form the Immortal Kingdom Digital Analysis Formation, and they might be able to fight against the Foundation Establishment stage demonic beasts of this world.

Thinking of this, the four exchanged glances, then nodded and smiled at Gu Qing.

See this!

Gu Qing also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

These four people are determined to cause him trouble. If they set up the Four Symbols Primordial Chaos Formation to deal with him, even if Gu Qing knows the principles of the formation, it will be quite troublesome to handle.

Taking direct action against him would only make things more complicated.

They couldn't see through the cultivation levels of these four people; their cultivation was lower than theirs, and they were fighting against a numerically superior enemy.

Even if Gu Qing unleashes his full potential, he will likely have to pay an unimaginable price to have any chance of survival.

……

After a short rest.

After briefly processing the monster's corpse, the four of them collected all the usable materials.

Subsequently, at the invitation of the four, Gu Qing left the place with them and followed the tracks left by the Sandstorm Cave Beast, traveling more than a hundred miles northwest.

As dusk approached, it was no longer suitable for human activities.

The five found an abandoned cave.

There are traces of human activity inside, and it looks like it was once a stronghold of the natives of this plane.

But it's now abandoned.

They sealed the cave entrance, lit a bonfire, and the five of them sat around it.

The tall man at the head of the group spoke first: "Brother, the four of us are from the Dan Ding Academy. We have come here to search for a precious medicinal herb."

"Brother, your talent in array formations is astounding. This is a rare opportunity; why not cooperate?"