Gou Zai Wudao Shicheng Dao

Meanwhile, at Black Wind Ridge.

The air was thick with the stench of blood, and the ground was littered with the mangled remains of Sanyang Hall disciples.

Under the combined attack of the two superior Xuanhuo Wolf demons, dark red blood seeped from Ning Tianyang's body.

The wound on his left shoulder was so deep that the bone was visible, and a wisp of demonic energy clung to it, constantly eroding his flesh.

The two fiery wolf demons stomped their four paws on the ground, with wisps of flame rising around their bodies.

Wolf eyes were fixed on Ning Tianyang, flashing with a glint of light.

They worked together seamlessly, one attacking while the other blocked their retreat, both spewing crimson flames from their mouths.

The longsword in Ning Tianyang's hand had dimmed, no longer possessing its former grandeur and magnificence.

He was wielding the forbidden sword from the "Three Yangs Gathering Yuan Technique".

The Sword of the Setting Sun.

The sword flashes, conveying a sense of desolation and emptiness, like the setting sun.

Although the afterglow shone brightly, it could not conceal its exhaustion and decline.

With each swing of his sword to defend, Ning Tianyang's face grew paler.

His temples were turning white at a visible speed.

"Damn it!"

Ning Tianyang cursed inwardly, his blood surging and his internal organs burning.

"These two beasts are quite intelligent and their coordination is flawless, trapping me here to my death."

Although the sword intent of the setting sun is powerful, it is like draining a pond to catch all the fish; with every bit of it used, my life force is depleted...

If this continues, I can only last for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea…

As the images of the many disciples of the Sanyang Hall flashed through his mind, a sense of sorrow welled up in Ning Tianyang's heart.

"I never imagined that I, Ning Tianyang, would perish here at Black Wind Ridge today!"

The path of martial arts is fraught with thorns at every turn.

External tempering, internal refinement, meridian clearing and energy gathering...

He has been stuck at the point of perfecting internal cultivation for many years, unable to achieve perfect cultivation later in life.

Not to mention even glimpsing the innate path!

They had hoped to gather some resources during this autumn hunt, but instead they were tricked and brought about this disaster.

"demon……"

Ning Tianyang stared sharply at the Xuanhuo Wolf, a sense of resentment rising in his heart.

"Demons are born with strong physiques and their bloodlines contain supernatural powers. Among martial artists of the same level, it often takes several people working together to fight against them."

These two monstrous beasts, in terms of their individual cultivation levels, are only equivalent to the peak of the Inner Refinement Heavenly Ladder, but relying on their demonic bodies, they managed to force me into such a sorry state when they joined forces...

*Ahem...* In this world, the strong prey on the weak, and strength reigns supreme.

Ning Tianyang managed to deflect the attack from one of the top-ranking Xuanhuo Wolf demons, his sword strike nearly exhausted.

Another Xuanhuo Wolf demon had been preparing for a long time, and its crimson flames, carrying an aura of destruction, slammed into your face!

The shadow of death instantly enveloped him.

However, a sudden change occurred!

"Awooo!!!"

A mournful, angry wolf howl suddenly echoed through the valley!

The howl, carrying a throbbing sensation from the depths of their blood, clearly reached the ears of all the creatures present.

The two powerful Xuanhuo Wolf demons were about to deliver a fatal blow to Ning Tianyang.

Upon hearing the howl, their bodies stiffened abruptly!

In his wolf-like eyes, a fierce light shone, tinged with a hint of astonishment and rage!

The two wolf kings stared intently in the direction of the howling, as if the 'prey' before them was of no importance.

"Awooo!!!"

"Awooo!!!"

A low growl escaped their throats; the two wolf kings were filled with rage.

He didn't even glance at Ning Tianyang, who was so close at hand!

After a brief roar, the two superior Xuanhuo wolf demons abandoned their "prey" without hesitation.

They transformed into two crimson afterimages, charging madly toward the source of the wolf howl with murderous intent!

Boom!

Crimson flames grazed past Ning Tianyang's clothes, blasting the rock wall behind him to pieces.

Gravel fell like rain.

puff!

With the pressure suddenly released and his mind at ease, Ning Tianyang could no longer suppress the surging blood and qi.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, swayed a few times, and barely managed to stand up by using the long sword in his hand to support himself.

"Cough cough...cough..."

Ning Tianyang coughed violently, gasping for breath, his chest heaving.

Raising his head, Ning Tianyang stared intently in the direction where the Xuanhuo Wolf demon had disappeared, his eyes filled with confusion.

A deep, unyielding confusion appeared on his face.

What happened?

Ning Tianyang's heart was filled with turmoil.

That mournful wolf howl just now carried a tremor that came from the depths of its blood.

That's... a secret summoning technique from the bloodline of demons!

The highest level of summoning can only be unleashed at the cost of burning the power of one's bloodline!

"They...are they in such a hurry?"

Ning Tianyang's voice was hoarse, tinged with surprise and doubt.

"Even... willing to give up me, the 'prey' that was already in their grasp?"

You must understand, this seemingly inescapable situation is just one final blow away… just one final blow!

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ning Tianyang felt a wave of weakness wash over him.

The crisis was temporarily averted, but an even greater mystery weighed on his mind.

"The lair... inside the Blackfire Wolf's lair..."

What exactly happened?

Ning Tianyang's thoughts raced.

The Xuanhuo Wolf is a demonic creature, known for its violent, greedy, and cunning nature.

What could possibly cause the two powerful demon wolf kings to lose their composure like this, abandoning even their readily available prey?

The only possibility is that their lair has been invaded!

Even more importantly, the sacred object that was crucial to the survival of the tribe was taken away!

"Could it be... the Mystic Fire Lotus? Or... an even more precious spiritual object?"

Ning Tianyang's mind flashed back to the records about the Xuanhuo Wolf in the "Demon Encyclopedia," and his heart skipped a beat.

Such a treasure is enough to cause a bloodbath!

His gaze swept across the devastated Black Wind Ridge, over the scattered ruins.

Ning Tianyang's face showed an unspeakable sorrow.

"They were all good children, it's a pity they are buried here today!"

Of the disciples who followed me into Black Wind Ridge, I estimate that less than half will be able to break through!

The core strength of Sanyangtang was almost cut in half!

Thinking of this, Ning Tianyang felt bitter, and an indescribable sorrow almost overwhelmed him.

As the head of the academy, failing to protect his disciples is the greatest dereliction of duty.

.......

The mountain wind howled, carrying with it the stench of blood.

Ning Tianyang twitched his nostrils slightly, keenly catching a faint, unusual fragrance.

The aroma, like a venomous snake's tongue, instantly seized his taut nerves.

"Aura of Attracting Beasts!"

Ning Tianyang's pupils suddenly contracted, his gaze filled with deep-seated hatred.

In an instant, all the fragments of clues pieced together in Ning Tianyang's mind.

The black-striped tiger pack went berserk without warning, followed immediately by two high-ranking Xuanhuo wolf demons attacking them. This was definitely not a natural occurrence!

If it weren't for the "beast-attracting incense"!

Although Black Wind Ridge is dangerous, demons like the Xuanhuo Wolves usually have their own territories. How could they be "coincidentally" disturbed at the same time?

Ning Tianyang recalled Ye Qianzhong's sinister smile when they gathered before the autumn hunt.

Looking back now, it seems they harbored malicious intentions!

"The Cao family and the Black Tiger Gang have been severely damaged by Bai Yujin. The power structure in Heishan County is about to be reshuffled, and the profits that will be vacated are incredibly tempting!"

"Hongyuntang has been gaining momentum in recent years, and that old scoundrel Ye Qianzhong is ambitious..." Ning Tianyang sneered inwardly.

By weakening or even eliminating Sanyangtang, a potential competitor, Hongyuntang can seize a larger share of resources!

Moreover, Ning Tianyang had always suspected that the severe damage suffered by Sanyangtang ten years ago was inextricably linked to Hongyuntang.

Ye Qianzhong had done it too cleanly, and he couldn't find a single clue.

Now, with the "Beast-Attracting Incense" as evidence, Ning Tianyang suddenly realized the truth.

The "Beast-Attracting Incense" is both precious and insidious, and is difficult for anyone but a powerful force to obtain.

Only a martial arts school with a complex background and connections to shady channels like Hongyuntang could possibly possess such a thing!

"Ye! Qian! Chong!"

The grief and indignation in Ning Tianyang's eyes instantly turned into rage, which almost burst out of his body.

The sorrow faded, leaving only a cold killing intent on his face.

"This hatred is irreconcilable!"

"I, Ning Tianyang, hereby swear that one day I will make Hongyuntang pay tenfold, a hundredfold!"

Ning Tianyang's gaze swept over the skeletons on the ground again, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

The most urgent task is to collect the remains of our disciple, return alive, and then... seek revenge!