Chapter 983: Still Some Wisdom

Hu Qing showed little change; he knew he was no match for the other. Though his face was a bit embarrassed, fortunately, those around were his own people, so he wasn't afraid of being seen.

"I didn't expect Brother Lin's strength to be so formidable. On this trip into the Abyssal Demon Cave, I'll need your care," Hu Qing said with a cupped fist salute.

Though defeated, Hu Qing felt that entering the Abyssal Demon Cave this time might actually be an opportunity.

The stronger his teammates, the safer it would be.

Bing Linxing and Ru Wanshu also regarded Lin Fan seriously; this was recognition of a strong individual.

"Tomorrow, we'll gather. I'll take my leave now," Hu Qing said.

After Hu Qing and the others left, Lin Fan also prepared to go back and get ready. Then he cupped his fist to Su Hongchen and returned to the Holy Demon Peak.

The next day.

Everyone gathered and set off together.

After several days of travel, they finally reached their destination.

Floating in the void.

Lin Fan looked down at the infinitely large abyssal cave and couldn't help but marvel.

The cave was like a black hole, bottomless, with not a single thing visible, eerily silent and terrifying.

"This is the Abyssal Demon Cave. The creatures inside are earth demons, fond of devouring our essence blood. So after entering, I hope everyone will unite and never act alone," Hu Qing said.

"If we encounter other sects, we must also be cautious. Here, the most dangerous are not the earth demons, but the disciples of other sects."

...

Lin Fan listened carefully and more or less understood.

Then, transforming into streaks of rainbow light, they plunged directly into the Abyssal Demon Cave.

Upon entering the Abyssal Demon Cave, it was pitch black, with not even a finger visible. Though they were at the Ancient Realm, their eyes were still blinded, and they could only sense everything through divine consciousness.

"Do not inhale these turbid demonic energies. They are filled with many impurities and the resentful thoughts of those who have fallen here, all merged into these turbid demonic energies."

Lin Fan secretly absorbed a little.

That mass of turbid demonic energy suddenly surged into Lin Fan's body, transforming into demon heads that roared angrily. But in the blink of an eye, it was suppressed by the system and converted into the purest experience.

This turbid demonic energy was like spiritual energy, but unsuitable for them to absorb.

Before long, everyone stepped onto the ground.

The soil here was pitch black and extremely hard. In the void hung a blood-red full moon, illuminating the Abyssal Demon Cave.

Earthfire erupted, its blazing flames raising the temperature here considerably.

"Everyone be careful. Let's continue deeper."

There was no anomaly around for now. Hu Qing seemed very familiar with this place, and then led Lin Fan and the others directly inward.

After an unknown amount of time.

Lin Fan and the others stopped.

"Be careful. There's a group of earth demons ahead," Hu Qing said.

Lin Fan gazed intently. The earth demons ahead looked no different from humans in shape, but their bodies were black, with distinct scales that emitted a cold gleam under the blood moon's light.

An earth demon tore apart a disciple from some sect and then drank his blood.

"That's a disciple of Huayue Sect," Su Hongchen said softly. "I've visited that sect before; it's a small sect. It's a pity that its disciples have all fallen to these earth demons."

Lin Fan looked and saw that these earth demons were generally at the Divine Heaven Realm, with occasional ones at the Sovereign Realm.

Roar!

Suddenly, a roar resounded.

Among the group of earth demons, one suddenly roared angrily.

Its pitch-black body swelled continuously, and the surrounding blood energy gathered fiercely.

"That earth demon is the leader. It seems to be about to advance," Ru Wanshu said.

"Should we strike now? After this earth demon advances, it will be at the Ancient Great Perfection Realm. Its core is quite a good item," Bing Linxing said.

"Alright, let's go," Hu Qing said, surveying the surroundings and finding no other earth demon groups.

"Go!"

Swish!

Everyone's bodies moved instantly, each charging to slay the earth demons.

"Vile creatures, daring to ambush me while I break through! Devour them!" the leader roared, and the surrounding earth demons surged madly toward Lin Fan and the others.

Puchi!

Lin Fan paid no heed to these ants; even after killing them, he didn't gain much experience.

With a lift of his finger, he slaughtered these earth demons like cutting chickens.

Even if some earth demons were at the Sovereign Realm, they were still insignificant before Lin Fan.

"Haha, we've struck it rich! I didn't expect this earth demon's minions to be such small fry," Hu Qing roared with laughter.

Then he let out a roar, his body like a tiger, charging toward the advancing earth demon.

Just then, Lin Fan's brow furrowed.

"Watch out," Lin Fan warned.

But at that moment, the advancing earth demon suddenly burst into laughter. The ground around them exploded, and a pair of pitch-black demon hands extended from beneath, directly grabbing at Hu Qing's chest.

And somehow, earth demons had appeared all around Hu Qing.

These earth demons were at the early and middle stages of the Ancient Realm.

Caught off guard.

Hu Qing was greatly alarmed, but it was too late.

"Haha, creatures are truly foolish. With a little trick, I've deceived countless beings. Did you really think earth demons are easy to kill?"

"You need our cores, but we earth demons need your essence blood."

"Creatures, die for your leader!" The earth demon leader laughed wildly, stopping its advancement, and its sharp demon hand reached straight for Hu Qing.

"Hu Qing..." Su Hongchen and the others cried out in shock.

Lin Fan's brow tightened. He moved his foot slightly, and his body vanished instantly.

"Slash."

In that moment, Lin Fan used Instantaneous Step, reaching Hu Qing in an instant. With a flick of his body, a sharp sword intent formed a semicircle, slashing directly at these earth demons.

Puchi!

In the blink of an eye!

The bodies of these earth demons instantly burst apart, black blood spraying out.

All this happened in a thousandth of a second.

Only after Lin Fan had slain all these earth demons did the others see what had happened.

"Are you alright?" Lin Fan stood there, asking calmly.

Hu Qing stared at Lin Fan in astonishment, as if unable to believe what had just happened.

He hadn't even seen clearly what had occurred in that moment.

By the time he reacted, the man before him had already killed the earth demons.

"Thank you," Hu Qing said, his voice slightly trembling, feeling that Lin Fan's strength was terrifying.

Even Su Hongchen and the others were stunned for a moment before quickly gathering around.

"Brother Lin, your strength..."

Lin Fan smiled calmly. "Everyone be careful. These earth demons are not low in intelligence; they know how to lure us."

Just now, after killing the earth demon leader, the system had sent a notification of experience gain.

That feeling was quite pleasant.