Chapter 1249: Now I No Longer Owe You

At this moment, Jiang Qiling’s face was deathly pale, and she was coughing up large mouthfuls of blood. The recent attack not only shattered her internal organs, but also severely damaged her meridians and energy sea. Even if she could keep her life, her strength would undoubtedly be greatly affected, and it was uncertain if there would be any possibility of further advancement.

"Why did you save me?" After a moment of silence, Mu Hanyan asked with a complex expression.

Jiang Qiling’s strength was not much weaker than hers. If she hadn’t risked her life to save her just now, Mu Hanyan herself would have been gravely injured. However, she couldn’t understand why Jiang Qiling would save her.

"You saved my life once, I’m just returning the favor. Now, I don’t owe you anymore." A faint relieved smile appeared on Jiang Qiling’s pale face as she slowly fell backward.

So, it was because of this reason. Looking at Jiang Qiling’s pale face, Mu Hanyan felt a sense of mutual understanding and camaraderie in her heart once again.

"Qi Ling!" Seeing his daughter gravely injured, Jiang Yunhe let out a sorrowful cry, his eyes filled with fury.

"Father, you promised me you wouldn’t hurt her." Jiang Qiling spat out blood and said with difficulty.

"There’s no need to say anything. She saved your life; you returned the favor. You don’t owe her anything anymore!" Jiang Yunhe said through gritted teeth. Then, with a long howl, he frantically formed hand formations.

The three elders of Tu Jing Leng exchanged glances, suddenly withdrawing and retreating, while also forming hand formations and chanting ancient spells.

Everything around became hazy, and the space within a hundred feet was distorted.

"This is bad, let’s go quickly!" Jiang Qiling’s face changed dramatically, shouting anxiously towards Mu Hanyan.

Mu Hanyan also sensed something was wrong, turned around to retreat, but after two steps, she looked back and threw several bottles of Elixir to Jiang Qiling.

Feng Qingyu’s alchemy technique was unparalleled. Even if it was the same Elixir, those refined by him were of much higher grade. Mu Hanyan had Ling Baobao sell off some that weren’t very useful, but she still kept a few top-grade Healing Holy Pills. Jiang Qiling was severely injured, and if not treated in time, her cultivation foundation might be damaged.

Jiang Qiling hesitated for a moment but still took the Elixir and quickly swallowed it.

Seeing this, Jiang Yunhe was slightly startled, his eyes showing a moment of hesitation, but he quickly made up his mind, continuing to perform hand formations and chant spells.

Suddenly, a series of beast roars sounded out, making one’s eardrums tingle.

"Jiang Yunhe, how dare you open the Gate of Netherworld! Do you wish to destroy Longyan Academy?" Nangong Jingyuan’s face changed dramatically as he shouted harshly.

"The spatial seal is already broken. What difference does it make whether I open the Gate of Netherworld or not? It’s just a matter of time. For the safety of the Continent, for the billions of people, and our Divine Servant Clan’s mission, what does the destruction of a Longyan Academy count for?" Jiang Yunhe scoffed coldly.

"So you’re from the Divine Servant Clan. Madmen, the Divine Servant Clan are all madmen," Wenren Qingqiu said, suddenly realizing as he looked at Jiang Yunhe.

"Madmen? How could people like you, mere mortals, understand the glory of our Divine Servant Clan, comprehend our noble mission? But ultimately, one day, you’ll understand." Jiang Yunhe shouted, almost fanatically, his expression full of pride.

"What’s the point of spouting nonsense with a bunch of madmen? We..." Feng Qingyu said, jumping up in rage.

Just now, Mu Hanyan was almost injured by that Exotic Beast. Although Feng Qingyu then smashed it into pulp with a slap, he still felt humiliated.

"Let’s kill them!" Wenren Qingqiu chimed in.

"No, let’s go. Let them have their moment of glory, we’ll deal with them next time." Feng Qingyu shook his head and said, regaining his dignified composure.

Mu Hanyan stumbled on her feet, almost falling to the ground.

Adjusting her pace, Mu Hanyan accelerated her escape. Among everyone, the fat man was the strongest. He had already uttered such demoralizing words, so she didn’t want to risk staying and waiting for death.

"Think you can escape that easily?" Jiang Yunhe sneered coldly, and his chanting suddenly became high-pitched.

"Roar..." Beast roars echoed from all directions.

Tears in space appeared all around, and countless Exotic Beasts leapt out, charging at Mu Hanyan.

These Exotic Beasts were entirely different from what Mu Hanyan had seen before and were unlike the prehistoric Exotic Beasts and Divine Beasts recorded in books. Their entire bodies shimmered with dark red flames, like demons rumored to come from the depths of Hell.

"Watch out!" Gong Hongru swiftly moved, blocking in front of Mu Hanyan.

"Don’t be afraid, my disciple, I’m here to save you." The fat man also flew over.

Mu Hanyan twitched her lips. This fat man always regarded himself as her Master, yet she hadn’t formally acknowledged it. However, Mu Hanyan wasn’t ungrateful. Since the fat man came to her rescue today, she was still very appreciative, so she wouldn’t quarrel with him at such a time.

Nangong Jingyuan and Wenren Qingqiu also gathered around, shielding Mu Hanyan in the middle.

For the first time in her life, Mu Hanyan was being so thoroughly protected, feeling quite strange, yet she dared not be overconfident nor spout reckless words. Although she didn’t know what these Exotic Beasts were, she felt their fierce and cruel aura, entirely incomparable to the ordinary Exotic Beasts in the Longyan Mountain.

"Bang!" An Exotic Beast lunged at her, only to be sent flying by a palm strike from Gong Hongru, crashing to the ground and twitching a few times before going still, evidently dead.

Seeing this, Mu Hanyan felt no joy. With Gong Hongru’s strength, even the strong Exotic Beasts in the depths of the Longyan Mountain would turn into pulp with such a palm strike. Yet, this beast suffered internal injuries but died with its body intact, showing its formidable defense.

More importantly, the Exotic Beasts pouring out from the space rift were countless. The one earlier was clearly not the strongest, likely only of mid-level strength. The true powerful ones were yet to come.

Almost simultaneously with Gong Hongru killing these beasts, more were swarming in.

Gong Hongru, Feng Qingyu, Nangong Jingyuan, and Wenren Qingqiu encircled Mu Hanyan, their palms continuously striking out, each Exotic Beast dying on the spot, yet more fearlessly charged in.

Mu Hanyan’s heart sank slightly. Although these Exotic Beasts were far weaker than the four of them, they came relentlessly. If this continued, sheer numbers would eventually wear them down.

As Mu Hanyan pondered her strategy, an Exotic Beast roared, breaking through the heavy palm shadows of Gong Hongru and the others, lunging at her.

"Taowu, come out now!" Mu Hanyan slashed out with her sword, simultaneously shouting in her heart.