Yu Daochen watched the approaching horde of wild cats with a grave expression. "Brother Dah Hu, I think there's something strange about these wild cats. They seem to be targeting this bronze coffin."
Dah Hu nodded in agreement. "Cats jumping on a coffin are said to rouse the dead. These wild cats are jumping onto the bronze coffin."
The three nodded and grabbed their weapons, preparing for battle.
Suddenly, a sound like a baby's cry echoed, and countless cats swarmed towards the inn.
Dah Hu was quick, his dagger flashing as he sliced down the leading wild cat.
Zhou Fu was not to be outdone. His dagger moved with powerful grace, and no wild cat could get close to him.
Yu Daochen was even more formidable, holding the pass like a lone warrior. Wherever his Kanglong Mace struck, only the screams of wild cats could be heard.
Only Yang Ergou seemed to be slacking off. Although he was fending off the cats, he was significantly weaker than the other three.
Suddenly, a wild cat dodged Yang Ergou's dagger and leaped onto the bronze coffin in front of the vehicle.
At the critical moment, Yu Daochen reacted swiftly, grabbing the vehicle's railing and flipping onto it.
Just as the wild cat's paws were about to touch the ground, Yu Daochen grabbed its neck and applied force.
A bone-cracking sound was heard, and Yu Daochen threw the wild cat back down.
Dah Hu glared at Yang Ergou. "You're so useless!"
Yang Ergou had no defense against his uncle's scolding. He was struggling to even fend off the cats, let alone speak.
Because Yu Daochen had jumped up, the others below could no longer hold their ground, and a few wild cats slipped through their defenses.
Yu Daochen did not descend but stood guard beside the bronze coffin.
Before the leaping wild cats could even land, Yu Daochen swung his Kanglong Mace down.
The wild cats seemed endless, pouring out of the woods continuously.
Before long, Yang Ergou was completely overwhelmed, exhausted, and his movements had slowed considerably.
Dah Hu, for some reason, seemed unable to unleash his full strength, occasionally letting a cat slip through.
Zhou Fu maintained a steady performance, his dagger a blur, but his technique had become disorganized.
Yu Daochen felt a sense of helplessness. They were still novices and would improve after a few tough battles.
He was already far better than Yang Ergou, who was clearly slacking off.
Dah Hu, unable to bear the constant influx of wild cats swarming the vehicle, cursed loudly. "Damn it, do you think I won't fight back?"
As soon as Dah Hu finished speaking, he formed a strange hand seal and muttered, "All directions, come to my aid, expel evil!"
Suddenly, a golden energy surged into Dah Hu from all directions, and then erupted outwards.
The attacking wild cats were repelled by this golden energy.
Yu Daochen had intended to ask Dah Hu why he was performing so poorly today, but upon seeing Dah Hu's actions, he immediately fell silent.
This was the first time he had seen Dah Hu use the "Expel Evil Technique" of the coffin bearers.
It seemed to be quite powerful. Such a large-scale destructive spell was perfect for dealing with these creatures.
"Dah Hu, you're doing gr—" Yu Daochen stopped mid-praise as he saw Dah Hu running towards the driver's seat, shouting, "Brother Yu, hold on, I'll be right back!"
Yu Daochen was bewildered. Why was Dah Hu doing this at such a critical moment?
However, Dah Hu was always reliable, so he must be going to get some secret weapon.
With Dah Hu gone, the two below could no longer hold on. Some wild cats lunged at them, scratching them with their claws.
Zhou Fu, while protecting himself, could also help Yu Daochen fend off some cats. Yang Ergou, on the other hand, was completely overwhelmed, unable to even protect himself, and was scratched several times on the face.
Yu Daochen wanted to go down and help but was unable to. The wild cats were jumping onto the vehicle continuously, leaving him no opportunity to assist.
Yu Daochen could only ask Zhou Fu below, "Zhou Fu, go help that kid Yang Ergou."
Seeing this, Zhou Fu nodded without a word and charged towards Yang Ergou.
Yu Daochen, seeing more and more wild cats rushing forward, formed a seal with one hand, took a deep breath, and unleashed a torrent of flames.
Then, Yu Daochen spun 360 degrees, and the wild cats in mid-air ignited the moment they came into contact with the flames.
Yu Daochen had spent this year either cultivating or in seclusion, and his strength had improved by a level.
While he couldn't directly confront the monstrous beings on the Black List, he could at least hold his own against experts ranked in the top twenty of the Heaven List.
After expelling the flames, Yu Daochen continued to swing his Kanglong Mace with a furious storm of blows, his momentum surging.
Yang Ergou and Zhou Fu below looked up at the invincible Brother Yu on the vehicle with admiration.
Yang Ergou couldn't help but exclaim, "Is this the aura of holding the pass like a lone warrior?"
Zhou Fu next to him gave Yang Ergou a speechless look. How could he still be in the mood to marvel at a time like this?
However, Zhou Fu was also filled with admiration.
This was the master he wished to apprentice himself to. Becoming his disciple was his greatest lifelong aspiration.
Yu Daochen continued to swing his Kanglong Mace with fierce blows.
One, two... five, six...
Yu Daochen was like an emotionless machine. No wild cat could leap onto the coffin, exuding an aura of invincibility.
Yu Daochen was in the thick of battle. He could slaughter hundreds of ferocious wolves, so why should he fear these small wild cats?
It was laughable.
However, speaking of which, Dah Hu had been gone for quite a while. Why hadn't he come out yet? Could he have fallen asleep?
"Brother Hu! I can't hold on anymore!" Yu Daochen shouted.
Killing these small wild cats was not a problem, but the issue was guarding the coffin.
Otherwise, he could just jump up and spray a "Swallowing Flame Technique" towards the vehicle.
He could barbecue these wild cats.
Yu Daochen had deliberately reduced the power of the Swallowing Flame Technique earlier.
Dah Hu in the driver's seat did not reply. Yu Daochen was somewhat speechless. When did this guy become as slow and indecisive as Su Lai?
Just as Yu Daochen was about to use the "Cycle of Blood Tears," Dah Hu finally leaped out of the driver's seat, laughing, "Brother Yu, I'm here to save the day!"
Yu Daochen looked at Dah Hu, but he wasn't holding any secret weapon, only his dagger from before. Instead, he had changed into black trousers.
Yu Daochen was confused. Was Dah Hu's secret weapon just a change of trousers?
Damn it, since when did changing trousers increase one's strength?
Was he kidding him?
Yu Daochen continued to swing his Kanglong Mace with furious blows as he spoke, "Dah Hu, where's your secret weapon? Hurry up and take it out."