Mythical Cultivation

At that moment, the little Dark Flame Leopard let out a cry. Its voice was childish, yet tinged with anxiety and anger. It had keenly sensed Zhao Xiaohai and the others stealthily gathering the precious medicinal herbs. Knowing how much these herbs meant to its parents, it immediately sounded a warning, alerting them.

The two adult Dark Flame Leopards, who were besieging Huang Hao and Wu Ming, paused their attacks upon hearing the child's warning and followed his gaze. When they discovered Zhao Xiaohai and the others plucking the elixir they had guarded, they became extremely anxious. This was a treasure they had guarded for years; how could they allow someone else to take it so easily?

The two Dark Flame Leopards exchanged glances and decided that one of them would go and stop Zhao Xiaohai and the others from picking the spiritual herbs. However, Wu Ming and Huang Hao wouldn't allow it. They were well aware that if the Dark Flame Leopard left the battlefield, Zhao Xiaohai and the others would be in danger. So, they quickly changed their strategy and shifted their target to the Dark Flame Leopard's child.

Despite their speed, the Dark Flame Leopards were still somewhat flustered by Wu Ming and Huang Hao's attacks. With no other options, they abandoned their plan to stop Zhao Xiaohai and the others and turned back to fight back.

Because they couldn't let their children come to harm. The Dark Flame Leopard, having been about to leave the battlefield, saw the two dare to attack its child. It was instantly enraged, completely disregarding everything else and throwing itself into the fight. After all, protecting their children is every parent's nature, and they would never allow anyone to threaten their children. They could only watch helplessly as the thieves stole the elixir that belonged to them, unable to do anything.

The two Dark Flame Leopards vented their fury on Wu Ming and Huang Hao, their attacks becoming even more ferocious. The sky was filled with afterimages, all left behind by the Dark Flame Leopards. Wu Ming and Huang Hao could only barely defend themselves, unable to fight back.

Wu Ming could feel that he was no longer as relaxed as before. Now that the Nether Flame Leopards had intensified their offensive, the Golden Light Sword could not keep up with their speed, so he was overwhelmed and the number of attacks was increasing. He could feel that the White Cloud Banner's defense was gradually declining, and it was no longer as easy to deal with as before.

"Huang Hao, we can't go on like this. I feel like I can't hold on any longer. Can you help me hold on for a few breaths? I will feel a little weak after my attack, and I want to give them a hard time." Wu Ming said to Huang Hao on the side.

After hearing Wu Ming's words, Huang Hao naturally agreed. After all, he was also unable to withstand the attack of the Nether Flame Leopard.

"Okay, then I'll start!" said Wu Ming.

At that moment, Wu Ming slapped the storage bag at his waist, and a beam of light flew out. It turned out to be two glittering flying rings, the mother and child flying rings. Wu Ming clasped his hands together and manipulated the two flying rings to rapidly attack one of the Dark Flame Leopards.

The Mother-and-Child Flying Rings were indeed top-grade magical instruments, possessing immense power. When they struck the Dark Flame Leopard's claws, they not only easily severed them but also left two deep wounds on its chest, leaving the bone visible. The Dark Flame Leopard cried out in agony, its body sent flying several feet away.

Seeing this, the other Dark Flame Leopard abandoned its attack on Wu Ming and Huang Hao and hurried to its injured companion to inspect his injuries. Wu Ming, meanwhile, felt as if his body had been hollowed out, with most of his vital energy already depleted. However, the powerful power of the Mother-Child Flying Ring had indeed played a significant role, successfully drawing the Dark Flame Leopard's attention and distracting it from anything else.

Seeing this, Wu Ming quickly pulled out a Qi-restoring pill from his pocket and put it in his mouth, taking advantage of this moment to quickly replenish his true energy. Huang Hao stood aside, vigilantly observing the surroundings, protecting Wu Ming in case of a sudden attack from the Dark Flame Leopard.

Fortunately, the Dark Flame Leopard was busy licking its companion's wounds and hadn't noticed their situation. Meanwhile, Zhao Xiaohai received good news: they had successfully harvested all the spiritual herbs.

Wu Ming and the other man immediately understood Zhao Xiaohai's intention after seeing his signal. They knew Zhao Xiaohai wanted them to retreat first to ensure their own safety. Therefore, Wu Ming and the other man decided to follow Zhao Xiaohai's instructions and withdraw from the valley first.

After receiving the signal, Zhao Xiaohai, Hou Tiancheng, and Mei Lingshuang began their movement. They cautiously retreated out of the valley, remaining vigilant at all times. Despite the enemy's threat, they relied on their agility and quick thinking to successfully evade their attention and gradually retreat from the danger zone.

Huang Hao breathed a sigh of relief when they finally made it out of the valley. However, the situation remained grim. Wu Ming's vital energy had been depleted from the intense battle with the Dark Flame Leopard, and he needed time to recover. Therefore, Huang Hao could only wait for Wu Ming to recover before retreating.

At this moment, the Dark Flame Leopard gradually recovered from its severe injuries. It was filled with rage towards Wu Ming, for the immense damage he had just inflicted. Undaunted by its murderous intent, the Dark Flame Leopard charged directly at Wu Ming, attempting to tear him apart. Facing the Dark Flame Leopard's ferocious attack, Wu Ming, though his vital energy had not yet fully recovered, remained undeterred. He swiftly controlled his flying sword, deftly countering the Dark Flame Leopard's attacks.

At the same time, Huang Hao also displayed his formidable strength. His flying sword slashed through the air in sharp arcs, slashing precisely at the Dark Flame Leopard. Despite the leopard's immense power, Huang Hao's masterful swordsmanship allowed him to briefly contend with it. A fierce battle ensued between the man and the leopard, a scene of intense intensity, alongside Wu Ming.

After a fierce battle, Wu Ming finally recovered some of his true energy. He then discovered that Zhao Xiaohai and the other two had successfully left the valley, meaning they could retreat without worry. Wu Ming then called out to Huang Hao, who was currently battling the Dark Flame Leopard, "There's no need to fight them anymore. Let's get ready to leave."

Hearing Wu Ming's cry, Huang Hao immediately understood what he meant. He fought and retreated, trying to avoid a stalemate with the Dark Flame Leopard. Eventually, the two of them successfully retreated from the valley. The Dark Flame Leopard didn't dare pursue them any further. After all, its children and injured companions were still in the valley, so it couldn't move too far. It could only watch them leave with resentment.

Although there were some twists and turns during this trip, they finally achieved their goal. Mei Lingshuang was injured during the process, but it was not too serious and the others could still accept it.

This gave them a sense of relief; after all, the goal of the operation had been achieved. Although Mei Lingshuang was injured, it wasn't serious, which was a blessing in disguise. For them, being able to complete the mission without anyone being seriously injured was already the best possible outcome.