Seeing the fourth-tier flying sword in his hand crackle and fissure, Yang Hong let out a sigh of regret.
The "Qingfeng" sword intent was a little too powerful. With just one strike, a rare fourth-tier flying sword was ruined.
Yang Hong suspected that the sword could no longer withstand the full might of his Qingfeng sword intent.
"The sword intent is good, but it just wears out swords too quickly."
Shaking his head, Yang Hong still put the fourth-tier flying sword away. After all, it was the only fourth-tier flying sword he had obtained, and it was also the first fourth-tier magical artifact he had encountered so far.
"A fourth-tier flying sword shouldn't be wasted, nor should third-tier ones. I was truly possessed when I was cultivating before, and I actually broke six third-tier swords. If I hadn't finally grasped the Qingfeng sword intent, I fear this last third-tier flying sword would have been ruined as well."
Rummaging through the storage ring in his hand, Yang Hong took out a second-tier flying sword.
"My axes and sabers are all gone. I only have six swords left, so I need to use them sparingly."
Yang Hong said with a pained expression that he needed to use them sparingly.
But…
"Wind rises~ Wind soars~ Wind stills~"
"Wind rises~ Wind soars~ Wind stills~"
"Wind rises~ Wind soars~ Wind stills~"
Over the next two hours, he unleashed the Qingfeng sword intent four more times, turning three second-tier flying swords and one first-tier flying sword into dust.
"Ah, low-tier flying swords are just too weak. They're all disposable."
Looking at the empty space devoid of any demonic beasts, Yang Hong nodded with satisfaction.
"Complete sword intent is amazing. It cleared out all the demonic beasts in just a few strikes."
"Now I don't need to worry about escaping, but I do need to find a place to rest."
"I've been fighting for 20 days straight. I'm exhausted."
Although Yang Hong's physical condition was excellent, his vital energy recovered quickly, and he had those spicy red fruits to replenish his vital energy and stamina, his mind was utterly fatigued.
Especially after unleashing the Qingfeng sword intent five times in a row, he was already drowsy.
He scanned the battlefield with his divine sense, confirming no demon cores had dropped.
Following the map, Yang Hong ran towards a desolate mountain.
…
Huangshi Mountain was a relatively safe area within the trial grounds of the original Hongdong Secret Realm, and it was also a place where various factions temporarily gathered and rested.
However, this time, due to the great outburst of Fusion Realm demonic beasts, many of them passed through this area in pursuit of Yang Hong.
Consequently, very few factions were gathered and resting here this year.
"Senior Sister, let's run quickly."
A soft and sweet voice screamed in terror.
"We can't run anymore."
Another gentle and clear voice responded immediately.
In the skies above Huangshi Mountain, a large number of avian demonic beasts were circling.
Judging by their size, they might only be second-tier, or even first-tier.
However, their overwhelming numbers were enough to bring despair to anyone who saw them.
These demonic beasts hadn't even fully gathered before they began their swooping attacks.
"Senior Sister, was that person really a rogue cultivator? How could a rogue cultivator have so much beast-attracting incense?"
Another heroic and rugged female voice chimed in.
At the summit of Huangshi Mountain, three female cultivators clad in white gauze skirts with veils covering their faces were present.
They stood back-to-back, with seven or eight flying swords weaving around them.
"That fellow claimed to be a rogue cultivator, but even my Golden Core stage divine sense couldn't detect him. That person must be a Golden Core cultivator from another immortal sect."
The gentle woman's voice held a hint of anger.
"Damn scoundrel! So many first and second-tier demonic beasts, they could exhaust us to death!"
The soft-voiced girl also cursed indignantly.
"Be careful, everyone! The demonic beasts in the Hongdong Secret Realm are twice as powerful as those outside. Even with my Golden Core cultivation, there's a possibility of falling."
"Senior Sister! You're already a Golden Core cultivator, and you're still threatened by these first and second-tier minor demonic beasts..."
Gui Ruolin, the soft-voiced girl, exclaimed in disbelief.
"Hmph, Junior Sister, you're too naive. There's no such thing as an invincible person. While Golden Core is fourth-tier and powerful, two realms higher than second-tier demonic beasts, you must also consider the numbers!"
Senior Sister Xi Miaohua explained with a hint of helplessness.
"Senior Sister, I've roughly calculated it. There are about a hundred thousand birds in the sky and fifty thousand demonic beasts on the ground."
She Wan Ting, the heroic girl, reported the numbers with a trembling voice.
Theoretically, a Golden Core cultivator could contend against ten thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators, but that was purely theoretical. No Golden Core cultivator would dare to face ten thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators simultaneously.
"Form the Three Talents Formation. I'll focus on defense, and you two can attack."
Xi Miaohua decisively commanded her two junior sisters to form a formation and prepare to face the enemy.
"Senior Sister, it's up to you now."
The two junior sisters were not fools. They quickly unleashed their flying swords. Four flying swords broke free from the defensive circle and soared into the sky. Both of them were at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and while their combat power wasn't exceptionally high, their sword techniques were exquisite. They soon carved out a three-zhang wide opening.
Xi Miaohua directed five flying swords, forming a Five Elements Sword Array, protecting the three of them within the formation. They would be safe for a short period.
However, three miles away, a figure cloaked in black was observing them.
"As expected, it's still not enough, is it? The Qian Yuan Sword Sect lives up to its reputation as one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects. Nearly 200,000 demonic beasts couldn't defeat her."
A ferocious glint flashed in the black figure's eyes before it vanished from its spot.
In just two quarters of an hour, even more demonic beasts surged towards the area.
…
"Huh, are there so many demonic beasts here too? Then I'll find another place."
Just as Xi Miaohua and the other two women were in dire straits, Yang Hong, who had been traveling with ease, arrived at Huangshi Mountain. To his surprise, upon approaching, he found it surrounded by demonic beasts once again.
"However, these demonic beasts are so weak, not even enough for me to cleave with one sword."
Yang Hong said disdainfully, glancing at the surrounding demonic beasts. Having just annihilated millions of third-tier demonic beasts, he naturally looked down upon these tens of thousands of first and second-tier beasts.
"That senior brother, please come and save us!"
Just as Yang Hong was about to turn away, a soft voice called out.
"Senior brother~ Senior brother, please help~"
Seeing Yang Hong stop, the soft voice called out again with an even softer and sweeter tone, making Yang Hong's ears tingle a little. However, he immediately regained his senses and turned to leave. Such a bewitching voice could only belong to someone with ill intentions.
"Esteemed senior brother, we are disciples of the Qian Yuan Sword Sect. Our Senior Sister is the Saintess of the Qian Yuan Sword Sect."
Seeing Yang Hong genuinely preparing to leave, a heroic girl shouted loudly.
"Saintess? What good is a Saintess? Can she be eaten?"
Upon hearing it was the Qian Yuan Sword Sect, Yang Hong sped away even more decisively. The Qian Yuan Sword Sect was one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects. Getting entangled with them would be troublesome. He was a prince from the cold palace with no cultivation, and he shouldn't be this strong.
"Hmph~ A Saintess cannot be eaten, but a Saintess can recommend you to join one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects."
A gentle voice came, tinged with a hint of anger amidst her exhaustion.
"No need."
Yang Hong wasted no words, turned his back on Huangshi Mountain, and ran towards the next safe zone. With so many avian demonic beasts in the sky, Yang Hong had no desire to help those women lure the monsters.