Translator: CinderTL
Greenery gradually increased along the way, and more animals appeared.
Feng Qi opened his navigation map and discovered they were only two and a half hours from the Cliff Gorge where the previous chaotic battle had taken place.
The map clearly showed that the gorge was a perfect ambush location.
Securing the cliff edges on both sides of the Cliff Gorge would grant a strategic advantage from above.
This was one of the primary reasons why the final battle would ultimately take place within the gorge. Even many Domain Forces that had been ambushing along other routes hurried to the scene due to the battle in the gorge.
What had originally been planned as ambushes at various checkpoints along the route ultimately devolved into a chaotic battle within the gorge.
Taking a deep breath, Feng Qi prepared himself.
If a chaotic battle erupted in the gorge, he would unleash his full mental energy to protect the Lord of the Mist at all costs.
The time was 5 PM.
The sun was setting, and the sky gradually darkened.
At that moment, the convoy entered the gorge section.
Towering cliffs rose on either side of the road, which ran through the heart of the gorge.
As the vehicles entered the gorge, the Lord of the Mist immediately ordered his forces to prepare for battle.
He had already sensed a massive presence of life within the gorge.
Within a radius of several kilometers, the qi blood of living beings glowed like beacons in the darkness, clearly visible to his senses.
Moreover, he could discern the strength of the enemy's qi blood through his perception.
Realizing they were ambushed, the convoy began to tighten its encirclement while accelerating.
But soon, one of the forces couldn't contain itself. As the convoy entered the middle section of the gorge, it launched the first attack.
As the shouts of the front battle group leader rang out over the communicator, Feng Qi looked up at the sky.
A blue pillar of light shot skyward, then exploded, unleashing a rain of blue arrows that fell like meteors upon the convoy.
These blue spiritual energy arrows were devastatingly potent.
Upon impact, they detonated, quickly setting the surrounding forests ablaze.
At this point, the soldiers of the various combat teams used their consciousness to trace spell trajectories, forming a barrier of spiritual energy above the convoy to withstand the relentless barrage.
Amid the roaring flames and billowing smoke, the convoy maintained its high speed.
The journey felt like navigating a minefield, with explosions constantly ringing in their ears.
The road ahead was cratered and uneven, causing the military vehicles to bounce and sway.
Not long after, a large number of figures burst from the bushes along the cliff edge.
In the dim night, their features were indistinct.
They charged straight toward the moving trucks.
At that moment, a warrior condensed spiritual energy and threw a ball of light to illuminate the area.
Before the warriors stood a group of domain creatures, their bodies covered in thick muscle and standing nearly three meters tall, with bull horns sprouting from their foreheads.
They had knocked over several trucks ahead, blocking the convoy's path.
Seeing this, Feng Qi realized that a major battle was about to begin.
The terrain in Cliff Gorge was treacherous. Once the convoy was halted, all the factions would soon arrive from their ambush points, joining the fray.
As time passed, the fighting here would only intensify.
"Old Mist, stay steady and don't charge recklessly. Greed gets you killed. We'll act when the time is right."
"Don't worry, I won't risk my life." The Lord of the Mist nodded in immediate assurance.
Just as Feng Qi had predicted.
After the bull-horned domain creatures blocked the convoy's path, another wave of Domain Forces soon arrived.
More and more Domain Forces joined the battle.
Feng Qi decisively pulled the Lord of the Mist back. Staying near the miracle bloodstone now would make them an obvious target for concentrated fire.
The battle was not yet chaotic. All parties were focused on the bloodstone; whoever seized it would be doomed.
The only opportunity to snatch the bloodstone and escape safely would arise when the super-domain forces appeared. At that time, all domain forces would be preoccupied with self-preservation, leaving no time to concern themselves with the bloodstone.
As time passed, more and more domain forces emerged.
Feng Qi glanced around and noticed at least eight domain forces had joined the chaotic scramble for the bloodstone. Among them were domain combat teams that had been traveling together, now revealing their covetousness for the miracle bloodstone and joining the fray.
At this point, Feng Qi pulled the Lord of the Mist to the rear of the convoy. Seeing the Lord of the Mist's restless agitation, he immediately said, "Don't be impulsive. Observe for now."
"We can't wait any longer. The situation is already too chaotic. Many forces possess space-jumping or evasion abilities. The bloodstone could be snatched in an instant."
Feng Qi understood the Lord of the Mist's reasoning.
Feng Qi had watched the entire chaotic battle in Cliff Gorge from the beginning and had indeed witnessed many Domain Forces possessing the ability to instantly leave the battlefield.
This was precisely why all parties dared not let their guard down, joining the fray even at the cost of their lives.
They feared that even a moment's hesitation could allow someone else to easily snatch the miracle bloodstone.
In this situation, their desperate actions weren't foolish; they were simply trying to seize a slim chance to obtain the miracle bloodstone.
The Lord of the Mist clearly shared this sentiment. He spoke up:
"Hesitation leads to defeat. I'm going in."
"Go to hell! Wait! The forces are currently tied up. Even with space-jumping abilities, taking the bloodstone won't be easy." Feng Qi decisively refused.
Faced with Feng Qi's persuasion, the Lord of the Mist gritted his teeth and said:
"Fine. I'll listen to you."
Hearing the Lord of the Mist agree, Feng Qi turned his gaze toward Mu Qing.
At that moment, Mu Qing hadn't rushed into the core circle to contest the bloodstone. Instead, she had remained in place with the warriors of the Dawn Battle Group.
Feng Qi understood Mu Qing's behavior.
He and Qin Shikong had acted similarly at the time.
Noticing the peculiar behavior of the domain combat teams involved in the operation, she already harbored suspicions.
Now, she was clearly observing which battle groups were acting suspiciously.
Without dwelling on this, fearing Mu Qing might sense his attention, he decisively shifted his gaze to the core of the battlefield.
By this time, more and more Domain Forces were converging from all directions, joining the fierce struggle for the bloodstone.
Under the night sky, the Cliff Gorge region blazed with the light of various art magic and abilities,
creating a spectacle more dazzling than any fireworks display.
Yet beneath this dazzling display lay naked brutality.
The lives within the battlefield were like wooden boats tossed on a stormy sea, liable to be capsized by the crashing waves at any moment.
The battle raged for hours. The cliff walls on both sides of the gorge were blasted flat, and the intensity of the fighting escalated relentlessly.
During this time, the bloodstone was nearly seized several times.
But each attempt was thwarted by the intervention of other forces.
These scenes made the Lord of the Mist, watching from the sidelines, his heart pound with anxiety.
Especially when he saw a domain creature with more than half its body already crossing into the space portal, just a hair's breadth from escaping safely.
The Lord of the Mist's heart trembled.
"You stay here. I'll take the bloodstone. I'll be careful."
Finally, catching Feng Qi off guard, the Lord of the Mist couldn't restrain himself and charged into the battlefield.
Seeing the Lord of the Mist leave, Feng Qi cursed inwardly.
Protecting the Lord of the Mist was his top priority. He immediately followed, rushing toward the core of the battle.
At that moment, he deeply understood a truth:
Greed drives men mad, and madness brings death.
The Lord of the Mist was clearly willing to risk his life for a slim chance to obtain the bloodstone.
Having spent so much time together, Feng Qi knew the obsession in the Lord of the Mist's heart.
He wanted to revive his clansmen, but he was uncertain about the future.
In the Lord of the Mist's own words, there were countless others like him, most of whom ended up as stepping stones for others' progress. He was likely to die on the path to the summit as well.
Thus, Feng Qi understood how irresistible the bloodstone was to the Lord of the Mist.
This was a chance to change his destiny.
With the miracle bloodstone, he would have a pass to climb the highest peak.
But just as Feng Qi prepared to approach the core circle, a graceful figure blocked his path.
"Feng Qi!"
Before he could clearly see the figure ahead, he felt a lightness on his face as his black iron mask was removed.
(End of the Chapter)
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