Mu Jinyu quickly rushed into the Cursed Soul Forest, his Divine Sense continuously observing the movements behind him.
At first, he was worried that the old fellow Ji Ran would not take the bait.
But soon, as he sensed the whistling wind from behind, he knew that the old fellow had finally bitten the hook.
The corners of his mouth curved upward into a mocking, cold smile. Mu Jinyu's eyes were icy, carrying a murderous intent as he leaped directly into the Bi Fang Cauldron and swiftly headed toward the position of Jian Ruyan and the others.
His original plan was to lure Ji Ran into a region of the Cursed Soul Forest where the Power of Laws was suppressed, and then fight the old guy!
Later, considering the possibility that the old fellow might discover Wen Rou and the others, putting them in danger, he changed his mind.
He decided not to confront the old fellow directly but to lead him into various dangerous areas, weakening his strength first.
The key part required the help of Little Phoenix.
Otherwise, he feared he might also get tainted with those eerie and ominous things.
Soon, Mu Jinyu arrived at the location where he had first separated from Wen Rou and the others.
In his sight, they were still standing there, not speaking, with expressions of worry.
It wasn't until they saw the Bi Fang Cauldron enter their line of sight that their worried expressions dissipated, replaced by one of delight.
Mu Jinyu swiftly moved next to them, halting, then brought the three into the Bi Fang Cauldron, before quickly rushing back into the Cursed Soul Forest!
Ji Ran, who was chasing from behind, naturally saw this scene when Mu Jinyu intentionally paused.
"Those two worthless Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators actually survived in the Cursed Soul Forest. Could it be..."
"Is the Cursed Soul Forest no longer a death trap due to some change?"
Originally, having ventured somewhat into the Cursed Soul Forest, Ji Ran was feeling a bit hesitant, but seeing even cultivators like Wen Rou and Jian Ruyan surviving there for five days, he hesitated once more!
And then, seeing the Bi Fang Cauldron leaving without looking back,
Ji Ran gritted his teeth, a sinister glint flickered in his murky eyes, and he took up the chase after the Bi Fang Cauldron!
He decided to take a gamble!
Inside the Bi Fang Cauldron,
Before Wen Rou and others could ask anything, Mu Jinyu hastily continued controlling the Bi Fang Cauldron forward, their eyes casting a glimmer of confusion.
"What happened?"
"Could it be that guy is chasing us?"
Before Mu Jinyu could respond, they heard a deafening roar from behind, answering their question.
Ji Ran, surprisingly, had been waiting outside, and he had indeed followed Mu Jinyu into the Cursed Soul Forest.
No wonder Mu Jinyu hurriedly took them in without saying much.
"Boom!!"
In their uneasy state, suddenly, with a thunderous shake, the entire Bi Fang Cauldron started to tremble violently, almost shaking their brains out.
"He's caught up!"
Zhuo Yue observed the distance of just one or two meters between them and Ji Ran, his face drastically changed, speaking with a trembling voice.
He knew that earlier, Ji Ran, when chasing Mu Jinyu, only relied on his Physical Body's speed and hadn't used True Yuan or the sparse Power of Laws he commanded.
That's why he always lagged slightly behind Mu Jinyu.
But Mu Jinyu had clearly shaken him off by a hundred miles just now, yet he managed to catch up in an instant and landed a palm on the Bi Fang Cauldron without them noticing, nearly killing them.
Clearly, Ji Ran had finally used the Power of Laws.
Otherwise, he couldn't have caught up so fast.
Fortunately, the Bi Fang Cauldron was a top-grade spiritual treasure. Otherwise, even if the magic treasure was unharmed, the people inside would have been shaken to death!
Mu Jinyu steadied the Bi Fang Cauldron with a serious expression, a mix of tension, thrill, and excitement in his eyes, with no trace of fear or unease.
Because he knew Ji Ran had finally taken the bait and was destined to die in the Cursed Soul Forest!
Mu Jinyu didn't get carried away, continuing to control the Bi Fang Cauldron, then unfurling a transparent domain, instantly teleporting a hundred meters away.
"Hmph! Can you really run?!"
Behind, Ji Ran saw the Bi Fang Cauldron teleport away, his old face briefly showing surprise before he coldly snorted and continued using the Power of Laws he mastered, chasing the Bi Fang Cauldron down.
"Bang!"
"Thud!"
"Clang!!"
As they chased and fled, Ji Ran, commanding the Power of Laws, dictated as he pleased, always managing to catch up to the Bi Fang Cauldron and began using the Demon God Tower to attack it.
Ji Ran's offensive became increasingly fierce, with fewer and fewer restraints in the Cursed Soul Forest, becoming more unrestrained.
Several times, the Bi Fang Cauldron was nearly breached.
Although the Bi Fang Cauldron remained intact in the end, the people inside felt far from well.
Mu Jinyu and Zhuo Yue were still alright, having the strength of the Fanxu Realm, they could endure.
But Wen Rou and Jian Ruyan were in a tough situation; without Mu Jinyu's protection, they might have perished the moment Ji Ran used the Demon God Tower.
"Hold on a bit longer, soon, we'll make this old fellow pay!"
Mu Jinyu held Jian Ruyan and Wen Rou, tense, continuously infusing them with Life Source Energy, healing their wounds, improving their condition significantly.
Finally, in Mu Jinyu's sight, appeared a swamp pond of dark purple and black hues.
"We've finally arrived, now, it's time for the hunter and the prey to switch roles."
Seeing the Poison Marsh Pond, a sharp murderous intent erupted in Mu Jinyu's eyes, like two sharp swords drawn, ready to pierce the heavens!
Thereafter, Mu Jinyu vigorously stimulated the transparent domain, causing the Bi Fang Cauldron to flicker swiftly into the Poison Marsh Pond.
"Hmm?! What is this place!"
Ji Ran, who was prepared to teleport and catch up with the Bi Fang Cauldron, instinctively halted upon seeing them charge into a strange marsh pond, sensing something amiss.
His previously excited blood cooled down, and he refrained from charging ahead impulsively.
He cursed internally: "Damn, after dozens of teleportations, I've delved deep into the Cursed Soul Forest!"
Ji Ran suddenly felt uneasy, his scalp tingling at the sight of the Poison Marsh Pond ahead.
However, he was unwilling to give up the pursuit, even after delving deep into the Cursed Soul Forest without achieving anything, so he considered for a bit, finally attempting with the Demon God Tower in hand, to take a step toward the Poison Marsh Pond!
"Ssshhhaa—!"
The Demon God Tower, emitting a ghostly white bone light, barely entered the Poison Marsh Pond before it triggered an intense toxic haze, almost causing a massive explosion.
Had Ji Ran not been vigilant and retreated in time, even if not dead, half his old life would be gone!
"That little brat wants to lure me into danger? Dammit!"
After pondering briefly, Ji Ran understood why Mu Jinyu and the others could enter the Poison Marsh Pond unscathed while he faced such peril. It was because they resolved the poison gases with Wood Spirit Power.
Since he lacked Wood Spirit Power, he couldn't do as they did. Forcefully charging in like Mu Jinyu would likely lead to a disastrous outcome.
As such, he deduced that Mu Jinyu was deliberately provoking him to lose his head and recklessly rush into danger.
"Unfortunately, I'm not falling for it!"
Ji Ran sneered, although it pained him to have ventured deep into the Cursed Soul Forest for nothing, he unhesitatingly turned around to leave!
He calmed down, eager to depart this haunting place swiftly.
With a flicker, Ji Ran vanished from the spot, teleporting to a hundred meters away!
He traced his path back, wary of encountering another perilous area like the Poison Marsh Pond if he veered off course.
However, as he flashed above a small grove,
"Roar!"
Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted from the grove below.