Danwu Refining Spirit

Chapter Eighty: Breaking Through the Encirclement

Xiao Chong was overjoyed. When he glanced over, he saw a figure appear where the mountains met the sky to the south.

The figure moved extremely fast. At first, it was just a small dot, but in a short while, it grew to a foot tall. Then, it kept growing larger in the field of vision and soon arrived in front of us.

"Don't panic, my dear nephew, I'm here to help you!"

The figure let out a loud shout, like a thunderclap in the sky, making Xiao Chong's ears ring.

Yin Changkong has arrived! At this moment, a Martial Master cultivator joined the battle, which was a great boost to Xiao Chong's morale.

As for the other party calling him "nephew" instead of "captain," it's a trivial matter! Xiao Chong's spirits lifted, and he swung his fists rapidly, instantly adding several more wolf corpses to the wolf pack.

Yin Changkong rushed to Xiao Chong's side, and without saying a word, unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks. Wherever he went, the wolves scattered, each one being kicked high into the air, their bodies exploding as they fell, their intestines and brains spilling onto the ground.

That's incredible! It seems having high-level combat power really makes a difference.

While fending off the wolf pack's attack, Xiao Chong turned his head and said, "Thank you for your help, Uncle Yin!"

Yin Changkong threw a punch, smashing the nearest Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf into a bloody pulp, and replied, "Let's stand shoulder to shoulder, with me facing north, fending off the wolves as we head south. Once we're back on the cloud boat, we won't be afraid of them anymore."

"Alright!" Xiao Chong agreed without any formalities, turning his back to Yin Changkong as the two fought and retreated.

Yin Changkong truly lived up to his reputation as a veteran martial artist, possessing a wealth of combat experience. Whether it was the application of techniques or the control of power, he had perfect control and never wasted a single ounce of strength.

Moreover, his attack efficiency is extremely astonishing. Often, a single punch can release force several feet outward, capable of eliminating several Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolves.

"Awooo—" The white wolf king, who was watching the battle from afar, let out another long howl, as if issuing a new command.

Upon hearing the long howl, the wolf pack seemed to go mad, charging forward like a raging tide, sparing no effort as they breathed fire.

Yin Changkong had no good way to deal with the flames spewed out by the Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf. He could only try to generate air with each punch, forming an air shield around the two of them to keep the flames out.

However, this would inevitably increase the consumption of Yin Changkong's Yuan energy. When the two had traveled about halfway to where the cloud boat was parked, Xiao Chong noticed that Yin Changkong's punching power had begun to weaken and was obviously not as fierce and effective as it had been at the beginning.

In his anxiety, Xiao Chong suddenly remembered that the Immortal-Slaying Sword was extremely cold. In desperation, he hurriedly drew the Immortal-Slaying Sword.

"Maybe it can hold them off for a bit!"

As another blazing flame rushed towards him, Xiao Chong raised the Immortal Slayer Sword, channeled a burst of Yuan Power into it, and used it to block the flames in front of him.

A delightful scene unfolded.

The flame, fueled by the Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf's desperate efforts, arrived in an instant, but upon contact with the Immortal-Slaying Sword, it froze as if frozen.

Xiao Chong was overjoyed and increased the amount of Yuan energy he inputted. The flames dimmed and then rapidly rolled back, burning the Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf that had spewed the flames until it was completely bald, without a single hair left.

"Good baby!"

With an excited shout, Xiao Chong mustered his energy and wielded the Immortal-Slaying Sword, making it fly up and down.

"Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!"

The flames around the two retreated, burning the Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf. In an instant, the air was filled with a foul, acrid smell.

The wolves were defeated and ran around the two of them, but they were reluctant to leave.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Xiao Chong and Yin Changkong rushed south and covered a considerable distance.

"Awooo—Awooo—"

Seeing that the wolf pack hesitated to advance, the white-haired wolf king howled again, each howl more urgent than the last, as if determined to kill the two men.

Upon hearing the wolf king's call, perhaps under pressure from the white-haired wolf king, the wolf pack, like moths to a flame, surged forward once again like a tidal wave.

"These guys are too ruthless, they don't even care about their lives!" Xiao Chong smiled at Yin Changkong and raised the Immortal-Slaying Sword again.

But soon, Xiao Chong's smile vanished. He realized that the Immortal-Slaying Sword was absorbing Yuan Power too quickly, and with his own Yuan Power strength, it was simply insufficient to sustain them until they returned to the place where the cloud boat was docked.

What should we do? If this keeps up, we'll still end up roasted like pigs!

Sensing the danger, Xiao Chong dared not wield the Immortal Slayer Sword freely any longer. He could only slowly channel his Yuan Power into the sword, relying on its innate power to block the flames spewed by the Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf.

Fortunately, we were not too far from where the cloud boat was moored; we could reach it after crossing just one more mountain.

Just as the two were becoming increasingly anxious, two more whistling sounds came from afar. It was Fatty, Yin Feng, and Zhang Cheng and Zhao Li's two groups who had received the alarm and rushed over.

The four people's cultivation levels were vastly different from Yin Changkong's, so they saw the fireworks and banners at the same time, but only arrived late.

Having met the four people, Yin Changkong was both happy and worried. He was happy that his side had gained fresh reinforcements, which would allow them to hold out a little longer.

What worried him was that the four were too weak to be of much use. What made him even more uneasy was that his only son, Yin Feng, was among them.

With Yin Changkong's martial arts cultivation, although he could not defeat the Crimson-Eyed Flaming Wolf Pack, the wolves would not be able to stop him if he wanted to escape.

However, he couldn't run away even if he wanted to because he had to devote most of his energy to taking care of the others.

"Don't let them come over. Quickly, send them to the cloud boat to get the shields." Seeing Yin Changkong's worried expression, Xiao Chong said urgently.

Yin Changkong was initially worried about his son and was in a state of panic, but after Xiao Chong's reminder, he immediately came to his senses.

His dantian surged, and he shouted, "Feng'er, don't come over yet. Go to the cloud boat and find some protective shields, then join us!"

This sound was uttered with full force, high-pitched and carrying extremely far, yet it was very clear to the ears of the four, including the fat man.

Hearing the anxiety in Yin Changkong's voice, the four dared not delay and quickly turned around, running towards the cloud boat as fast as they could.

Seeing that the four had disappeared, Xiao Chong and Yin Changkong mustered their strength and once again engaged in a fierce battle with the wolf pack.

Not long after, Fatty Yin Feng and the other three finally appeared, each carrying a huge metal shield as they hurried over.

Xiao Chong and Yin Changkong exchanged a glance, no longer sparing their energy, and focused all their efforts on dealing with the layers upon layers of Crimson-Eyed Flaming Wolves in front of them.

Once the six people had gathered together, the four who arrived later, including Fatty, erected the giant shield in four directions, immediately protecting Xiao Chong and Yin Changkong in the middle.

Taking advantage of the free time, Xiao Chong took out a handful of pills from his body, gave half to Yin Changkong, and then, disregarding the smell of blood, swallowed the remaining half along with the several beast cores he had just acquired.

The pills entered their stomachs and immediately transformed into vital energy, spreading throughout their bodies. In just a short while, the two were fully recovered and became as energetic as ever.

The six people split into two groups. Fatty, Yin Feng, Zhang Cheng, and Zhao Li held shields to block the flames, while Xiao Chong and Yin Changkong hid behind shields and cleared away the wolves blocking their way through the gaps in the shields.

This greatly increased their speed, and after about the time it takes to eat a meal, the group finally arrived at the place where the cloud boat was moored.

Just as they were about to escape danger, Yin Changkong, who had been holding back his anger, finally unleashed it all.

"Bah!"

With a loud shout, Yin Changkong raised his Martial Master cultivation to its limit and charged into the pack of Crimson-Eyed Flaming Wolves before him, unleashing a flurry of attacks.

With a mournful cry, Yin Changkong's fists and feet sent the crimson-eyed flame wolves flying into the air, their bellies ripped open and their heads bursting open, as if a dense rain of blood had been poured down from the sky.

By the time Xiao Chong and the other four members of the Xiao family boarded the cloud boat, a thick layer of wolf corpses, numbering over a hundred, had already fallen around Yin Changkong.

However, there were simply too many of these Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolves; they were impossible to kill or eradicate. Under the leadership of the White-Haired Wolf King, their numbers not only did not decrease, but actually seemed to be increasing.

After venting his anger for a while, Yin Changkong let out a long, relieved roar and leaped onto the cloud boat.

With a tremendous roar, the cloud boat slowly rose, finally escaping the wolf pack's encirclement.

"Captain, shall we head back to the camp in Tiannan Town now?" Zhao Li, who was steering the boat, asked.

"No, lower the cloud boat a bit, let's go and kill that wolf king!" Xiao Chong stared intently at the white-furred wolf king in the distance, gritting his teeth and saying hatefully.

"Alright!" Zhao Li replied, and steered the cloud boat toward the direction of the Wolf King.

Upon reaching the area above the wolf king, under Zhao Li's control, the cloud boat began to descend, circling around the white-haired wolf king.

Being a beast, the Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf, though fierce, was somewhat unintelligent. Seeing the cloud boat circling overhead, the White-Haired Wolf King not only didn't flee, but let out a long howl and leaped up, attempting to pounce on the people on the cloud boat.

"This is courting death!" Xiao Chong laughed and asked Zhao Li, "Can it fly any lower?"

"No problem." Zhao Li agreed with a smile, and lowered the cloud boat to a height of just over two zhang above the head of the white-haired wolf king, where it came to a stop.

Xiao Chong drew his Immortal-Slaying Sword and said to Yin Changkong, "I ask Uncle Yin to protect me."

After saying that, he drew his sword and leaped straight at the white-haired wolf king.

This time, the person was positioned high above, moved at an unusual speed, and possessed power far exceeding their usual strength.

The white-haired wolf king spewed a thick flame at Xiao Chong, but Xiao Chong blocked it with the Immortal-Slaying Sword. By the time it tried to dodge, it was too late, and Xiao Chong severed its enormous head with a single sword stroke.

When the wolf king died, the pack let out a mournful howl and scattered in all directions. Before long, not a single wolf remained.

"As expected, a snake can't function without a head," Xiao Chong sighed, then loudly called to the people on the cloud boat to descend back to the ground.

"These wolf carcasses scattered all over the ground are treasures. Quickly take out all the beast cores, don't lose a single one," Xiao Chong instructed, and rushed towards the head of the white-haired wolf king.

After splitting open the wolf's head, a shiny beast core the size of a fist rolled out. Xiao Chong quickly picked it up, wiped off the bloodstains, and carefully put it close to his body.

With the threat of the wolf pack gone, the other five people got busy, retracing their steps and searching for more than an hour. It was almost dark when they finally finished collecting the beast cores of the Crimson-Eyed Flame Wolf.