Chapter 695 - 690. Desire to become stronger

Rustle, rustle, rustle—

Qin Mo’s body darted through the dense foliage, stirring up a hurried sound. During his flight, he continued to launch sword attacks at the relentless Xia Ye who was in hot pursuit.

The battle had been raging for almost half an hour, progressing from the plains into the dense forest. Though Qin Mo had not managed to dispatch Xia Ye as easily as a mere demon, he had suffered no disadvantage despite the gap in their realms.

In terms of spirit bodies, the Fire Spirit Body was far superior to the Barbaric Demon Spirit Body.

In terms of Vein Technique, the Fire Dragon Skill paired with Sword Control was not inferior to Xia Ye’s methods of attack.

Finally, regarding Anomalous Vein, the Hellfire Anomaly Vein surpassed the Earth Attribute Anomaly Vein.

With all three factors exceeding their counterparts, the difference in realm was completely compensated for.

However, to win this battle, Qin Mo couldn’t think of a better strategy; he could only continue fighting and wait for an opportunity—an error from his opponent or a chance to exploit a critical weakness.

Behind him, Xia Ye’s voice roared like an angry bull, echoing in his ears.

"Kid, if you’re brave, stop running!"

"Aren’t you a man?!"

"You coward!"

To this, Qin Mo responded with nothing but a smile, maintaining his current rhythm of retreat while attacking.

Xia Ye was becoming more frustrated as the battle dragged on. The inability to gain advantage only made him more agitated, leaving him no choice but to resort to "verbal sparring," trying to provoke his opponent.

Yet, Qin Mo remained unaffected.

Xia Ye was also puzzled.

He had never seen someone so unmoved.

No matter how he cursed, the other remained unperturbed.

Even when his parents were insulted, Qin Mo remained as calm as ever.

As if those insults had entered his left ear and just slipped out his right.

Was this really a young man?

What young person could endure such insults?

After dodging another strike, Xia Ye leapt between several trees, chasing Qin Mo while thinking about whether to continue the pursuit.

Just as he hesitated, Qin Mo’s Fire Dragon Skill descended upon him.

Unable to dodge in time, Xia Ye was left covered in ash, his hair smoking. In a surge of Qi, he abandoned all distractions and chose to continue the chase.

Time, points, ranking—all were cast aside.

At this moment, a warning voice suddenly came from the other side.

"Young Master Xia, ahead is the Mist Area; you can’t pursue any further."

Forcing a sideways glance, Xia Ye saw Nanmen Chang and Hong Wu following closely behind him.

Seeing this, Xia Ye hurriedly shouted, "Just in time, you two circle around and help me catch this guy. I’ll skin him alive!"

Nanmen Chang quickly replied, "Young Master Xia, we can’t pursue further. Ahead is the Mist Area."

The Mist Area was known to be the most dangerous part of the forest.

This mist was not ordinary mist but conjured by demons. Anywhere in the Heaven and Earth Lake, ordinary people who encounter the Mist Area in the forest would not choose to enter, as it was certainly the lair of demons. If in large groups, it might be viable, but for those like Xia Ye, entering would mean becoming a meal.

Upon hearing this, Xia Ye immediately released his perception and leaped upward, shooting through the canopy into the treetops.

Landing again, Xia Ye’s expression bore a trace of unwillingness.

Grinding his teeth, stamping a foot, he said to Nanmen Chang and Hong Wu, "Never mind, either way, I have to kill him."

"Are these the same people who were seen with Bainian Xiang?" Hong Wu looked ahead and then at Qin Mo’s vein techniques and swordsmanship, somewhat surprised.

Xia Ye nodded, "Yes! Because of this, he must die. Though we don’t know where they come from, as long as they’re friends with Bainian Xiang, they are very likely to become enemies of the Xia Family in the future. Besides, for someone so young to have such formidable tactics, he must not be allowed to grow!"

"Indeed, for the Xia Family, he must be killed." Exchanging a glance, Nanmen Chang and Hong Wu quickened their pace.

Xia Ye did not hesitate, commanding, "You two circle around from the left and right, disperse his attacks. Today, we will kill him!"

"Yes!"

Nanmen Chang and Hong Wu nodded.

Bam!

Bam!

Two Earth Attribute Meridian Gates opened.

The two dispersed, one circumvented to Xia Ye’s right, the other continued on the left, bursting forth with utmost speed in relentless pursuit.

Though they couldn’t catch up with Xia Ye in a short time,

the sinister Mist Area loomed ever closer.

Xia Ye chuckled smugly, "Kid, let’s see where you run now! If you’re brave, dive into the Mist Area, hahahaha—"

To dive?

That would be a dead end.

Here, you’d only need to deal with the three of them.

In the Mist Area, where even perception was useless, you would be immobilized and have to face numerous demons lurking in the shadows.

How exciting just to think about it.

Hong Wu and Nanmen Chang unleashed their Barbaric Demon Spirit Bodies, turning into two giant Ox Demons charging at Qin Mo, "Kid, give us your life!"

At this moment, Qin Mo abruptly stopped, looking at the Mist Area close at hand before glancing back at the three Upper Profound Realm experts chasing him.

One person he could maneuver against for a while.

Three, he had no chance of victory regardless of what he did.

Even with the Vortex Map given by the Sect Leader and its special abilities.

The pressure surged upon him like a ferocious beast.

This was the kind of pressure he hadn’t felt since joining the Immortal Sect.

Indeed, he was still too immature.

Despite having many skills from the Immortal Sect, when out in the world, no one would engage in single combat with you.

Even in single combat, it doesn’t mean they’d be of equal realm.

"I won’t die here, will I?"

Suddenly, Qin Mo desperately wanted to become stronger.

So he wouldn’t be a trapped beast.

"Run! Keep running! Haha— you ignorant brat!" Xia Ye gradually slowed his pace, slowly closing in on Qin Mo with a face full of triumph.

Qin Mo looked at the three closing in step by step, clenched his teeth, and turned to head into the Mist Area. Before turning, he left a message, "I will remember you all."

As long as he survived this time.

As long as he found an opportunity this time.

When stronger days come, he would take the lives of these three with a single sword each!

To avenge today’s enmity!

With that, Qin Mo’s figure vanished into the mist.

Out of sight.

Out of perception.

Qin Mo seemed to have vanished into thin air.

Nanmen Chang called out in vain, "Stop—"

Hong Wu quickly looked at Xia Ye, asking, "Young Master Xia, what should we do?"

"The kid has some backbone, willing to be eaten by demons rather than killed by us." Xia Ye spat on the ground and disdainfully looked toward where Qin Mo vanished, "Let’s go! The Mist Area is swarming with demons; once inside, he’s as good as dead. Being killed by us or eaten by demons, it makes no difference."

Nanmen Chang and Hong Wu nodded, retracting their Meridian Gates.

Xia Ye continued, "Alright, go about your business. By the way, if you see anyone from this faction again, kill them all, leave none alive!"

Nanmen Chang and Hong Wu responded in unison, "Yes!"