Chapter 341: Chapter 341
Although the Mysterious Thunder that Zhang Kaizhi called forth with Rune was formidable, it was essentially useless against the Myriad Forms Behemoth, managing only to make it step back once.
The Myriad Forms Behemoth let out a long roar to the sky, a roar filled with murderous intent and formidable power. Evidently, it felt humiliated to have been forced back two steps by these people it deemed as mere ants.
At that moment, the Myriad Forms Behemoth didn't bother with Sun Qiang, who was sitting paralyzed on the ground. Instead, with all four hooves in the air, it chased after Zhang Kaizhi directly.
Watching by the side, Ding Fan was taken aback. Zhang Kaizhi was a gloomy person, and to him, these people were merely of utilitarian value. Why would he risk his life to save Sun Qiang?
Could it be that there was some kind of relationship between Sun Qiang and Zhang Kaizhi?
At this time, Zhang Kaizhi was running for his life towards the Five Desolation Great Formation. The behemoth, relentless, was snapping at his heels and sped along after him.
"Activate the Great Formation! Trap it!" Zhang Kaizhi sent the message over with his True Qi.
Ding Fan pondered for a moment, then quickly picked up Lady Fang, his figure flashing briefly before vanishing.
Zhang Kaizhi had invited Ding Fan to team up with ulterior motives. By all rights, Ding Fan could have completely ignored Zhang Kaizhi being hunted down by the Myriad Forms Behemoth.
However, what Ding Fan was most worried about now was the sheepskin scroll on Zhang Kaizhi.
The scroll contained a map of this forbidden area. Ding Fan didn't mind whether Zhang Kaizhi lived or died, but if the Myriad Forms Behemoth were to swallow Zhang Kaizhi whole, then where would he go to find the sheepskin scroll?
It surely wouldn't come to Ding Fan having to kill the Myriad Forms Behemoth just to retrieve the scroll.
Therefore, to be safe, Ding Fan decided to help Zhang Kaizhi. He quickly moved and, being faster with his movement technique, arrived before Zhang Kaizhi and the behemoth at the Five Desolation Great Formation. Thıs text ıs hosted at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⁂𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⁂𝓷𝓮𝓽
The Five Desolation Great Formation was merely a trapping formation, and to Ding Fan, it was nothing serious. He directly found the central control and prepared himself.
As Zhang Kaizhi ran wildly, he soon spotted Ding Fan above the central control.
"Activate the Great Formation, trap this beast!" Zhang Kaizhi desperately led the Myriad Forms Behemoth into the Five Desolation Great Formation.
At that moment, Ding Fan did not hesitate at all, and activated the Five Desolation Great Formation directly.
Suddenly, the Great Formation emitted a series of shrill, squeaking noises and beams of light shot up abruptly.
The Myriad Forms Behemoth, startled by the light, seemed to have some painful memories associated with these beams of light.
Immediately, the Myriad Forms Behemoth let out a long howl and then turned to flee.
However, now that the Five Desolation Great Formation was activated, it was impossible for the Myriad Forms Behemoth to escape. It was as if there was an invisible glass layer surrounding the Myriad Forms Behemoth, completely isolating it from the outside world.
The Myriad Forms Behemoth seemed reluctant, and let out several loud roars in quick succession.
"Ding Fan, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid our team would have perished in the Myriad Forms Behemoth's jaws today. After this expedition, if you need anything at all, just ask for my help," Zhang Kaizhi said, patting his chest with great loyalty.
"Sure," Ding Fan responded nonchalantly with a nod.
Previously, when Wu Gang was picked off by the Myriad Forms Behemoth, Lady Fang had cried out to Zhang Kaizhi for help in a life and death moment. If Zhang Kaizhi was truly so honorable, why did he falter then?
So, Ding Fan completely disregarded the loyalty Zhang Kaizhi displayed.
"You stay here and look after Lady Fang for a while, I'll go check Sun Qiang's injuries and get ready, then we can continue our journey," Zhang Kaizhi said.
Ding Fan had no objections. After all, Lady Fang's injuries were also severe and she urgently needed treatment.
Zhang Kaizhi then flew off.
Ding Fan took out some herbs from his storage ring, which he had previously procured in advance.
Ding Fan crushed the herbs using his True Qi and then set them aside.
"Lady Fang, your back needs to be treated, you are wrapped in clothes, and it's not convenient for me..."
Before Ding Fan could finish speaking, Lady Fang interrupted from nearby. "Just carry me behind that huge tree over there for treatment..."
Ding Fan nodded. Without any further ado, he directly picked up Lady Fang and quickly made his way behind a nearby rockery.
At that moment, they were in a forbidden area full of unknown dangers. Anything hazardous could appear at any time, so Ding Fan didn't waste time chatting with Lady Fang. He quickly and efficiently removed her outer garment.
Lady Fang was around thirty years old, but once her outer garment was removed, the beauty of her back still made Ding Fan dizzy.
Her delicate, tender shoulders and the expanse of snow-white skin were just from Lady Fang's back, yet her figure was undoubtedly no less stunning than any young and beautiful girl's.
Right in the middle of Lady Fang's beautiful back was a deep wound, so deep that one could see the stark white of her bones. The Myriad Forms Behemoth's recent strike had indeed nearly claimed Lady Fang's life.
Ding Fan did not hesitate at that moment; he directly chewed the prepared herbs in his mouth and then applied the chewed herbs onto the wound.
When the herbs touched the wound, Lady Fang couldn't help trembling all over; the pain was simply too excruciating, but relying on her strong cultivation, she barely managed to endure it.
Ding Fan then took out some gauze from his storage ring.
To facilitate bandaging, Ding Fan could only wrap the gauze around Lady Fang's upper body back and forth. Although Ding Fan tried his best to avoid embarrassment, his hands still inadvertently touched Lady Fang's sizable chest.
Ding Fan and Lady Fang both turned a deep red. The bandaging was completed amid this awkward atmosphere.
After the bandaging, Ding Fan then carried Lady Fang out, and at that time, Zhang Kaizhi was already waiting there with the leg-injured Sun Qiang.
"Now that we have come here, sending them back is no longer possible, but if these two stay here, even if they are not attacked and killed by wild beasts, they will be slain by those who entered earlier. We formed an alliance and teamed up outside the forbidden land; we really can't ignore their troubles now," Zhang Kaizhi said, clearly intending for Ding Fan to hear.
Only Ding Fan and Zhang Kaizhi were able to stand upright, as both Madam Fang and Sun Qiang were injured.
Ding Fan had no objections; after all, he couldn't possibly leave Madam Fang here and go on alone.
"Brother Zhang Kaizhi, you are truly honorable. From today onward, I, Sun Qiang, am willing to go through fire and water for you!" Sun Qiang was moved by Zhang Kaizhi's words and spoke with determination.
"Since we have formed an alliance and teamed up, we naturally need to be honest with each other," replied Zhang Kaizhi with a deeply honorable demeanor.
Sun Qiang was even more moved and almost burst into tears on the spot.
"What do we do next?" Ding Fan, not interested in Zhang Kaizhi's performance, directly asked Zhang Kaizhi who was beside him.
"Now that the Myriad Forms Behemoth is trapped, we naturally need to enter the real forbidden land," said Zhang Kaizhi.
"Alright, then let's set off," Ding Fan said.
Zhang Kaizhi nodded. "Then, Brother Ding, you take care of Lady Fang. Her injuries are not light, and I'll take care of Sun Qiang."
Zhang Kaizhi then carried Sun Qiang ahead, leading the way, while Ding Fan followed behind with Lady Fang.
Zhang Kaizhi was now very cautious around Ding Fan.
When he had earlier recruited Ding Fan to join the team, it wasn't because he saw anything particularly impressive about Ding Fan or any special martial skill.
His intention in teaming up with Ding Fan was to use him as cannon fodder. Even if it was just for holding off the Myriad Forms Behemoth for one second, it would have been helpful for their setup of the Five Desolations Formation.
However, Zhang Kaizhi felt he had underestimated Ding Fan.
Ding Fan had not only held off the Myriad Forms Behemoth but, more fatally, he had managed to keep it at bay for five minutes!
This was nothing short of a miracle because, when they had first faced the Myriad Forms Behemoth, they had even strategized beforehand, but when they truly encountered the Behemoth...
Wu Gang was instantly killed by the Myriad Forms Behemoth, and both Sun Qiang and Madam Fang were severely injured. Wu Gang, Sun Qiang, and Madam Fang were all Earth Level fighters.
These strong fighters were so easily defeated before the Myriad Forms Behemoth, and yet Ding Fan had managed to endure for five minutes. If it weren't for the fear of making Ding Fan suspicious, Zhang Kaizhi really wanted to ask how Ding Fan had managed to survive.
At this moment, he was wary of Ding Fan, and during their departure to the real forbidden land, Zhang Kaizhi did not take out the sheepskin scroll at all.
Zhang Kaizhi led the way forward, directly entering a cave.
Inside the cave, the stench was overwhelming, and the smell was nauseating upon detection.
This cave was previously the lair of the Myriad Forms Behemoth.
Zhang Kaizhi led everyone down into the lair. He seemed very familiar with the place, fumbling around the cave until he finally moved a stone.
Then, the cave began to emit a series of creaking noises.
Soon after, a secret door appeared in front of everyone.
"Follow closely," Zhang Kaizhi said, then, carrying Sun Qiang, he promptly walked into the cave.
Ding Fan swept out with his Divine Sense and, upon detecting nothing amiss, he too carried Madam Fang and followed inside.
Just as Ding Fan stepped into the secret passage, the stone wall at the entrance of the passage closed directly behind him.
Ding Fan didn't care and followed Zhang Kaizhi at a calm pace, neither too far nor too rushed.
The group walked inside the cave for about a minute before they finally reached the end.
At the end of the tunnel was connected to a new world, unlike the cold, icy outside; this place was brimming with life.
It seemed this was the real forbidden land...