Although the situation was critical, Pei Ling could not help at all. There were even a few times when Ouyang Xianxing had the chance to fight her way out alone, but because she was burdened by him, she was forced to come back.
If this continued, neither of them would be able to escape! Pei Ling’s face was ashen as he suddenly said, “Senior Sister Ouyang, leave by yourself!”
He was prepared to use the talisman that Zheng Jingshan had given him.
In a netherworld sect like the Deep Sea Sect, Ouyang Xianxing had already done her best for him.
If this continued, Ouyang Xianxing would be forced to give up on him and even use him as bait. At that time, both parties would lose face.
However, unlike what Pei Ling thought, when Ouyang Xianxing heard this, not only did she not intend to take advantage of him, she grabbed his wrist and pulled him to her side.
“I, Ouyang Xianxing, have always kept my word!” Ouyang Xianxing replied coldly. “I promised the Branch Master that I would protect you and obtain the Cold Marrow Fire. As long as I’m not dead, this promise cannot be changed.”
“Slash!”
The vines were endless. Just as Ouyang Xianxing was distracted, a vine suddenly stabbed at her neck. Although it avoided her vital point at the critical moment, a bloody wound was left on her right shoulder.
However, Ouyang Xianxing did not care about her wound at all. She grabbed Pei Ling with one hand and grabbed many chains that were wrapped around the black coffin with the other. She swung them suddenly!
The coffin flew out and sent all the vines that were coming from all directions flying and landing heavily on the ground.
Immediately after, Ouyang Xianxing formed a hand seal with one hand. A bloody mist rose around the black coffin. The chains on it were instantly embedded in the ground. In the next moment, countless chains extended from the ground, crushing all the vines nearby! “Let’s go!”
Ouyang Xianxing said quickly and determined the direction to go next. Then she pulled Pei Ling and ran.
Seeing this, a pair of eyes in the dark blinked and quietly disappeared.
As soon as the two of them escaped from the vine forest, Ouyang Xianxing’s face turned pale and blood flowed from the corner of her mouth. Then she took out a pill and consumed
it.
“Senior Sister Ouyang, are you alright?” Pei Ling asked hurriedly. Only then did he notice that the chains that bound the black coffin were actually extended from the flesh on Ouyang Xianxing’s back. At this moment, these chains were wet with blood.
He turned around and saw that the way the two of them escaped was covered in blood. It was a shocking sight.
This surprised Pei Ling. He did not expect that there was actually a fellow disciple like Ouyang Xianxing in the Deep Sea Sect.
“You’ve hurt your vitality a little. Don’t tell anyone about me using the black coffin just now.” Ouyang Xianxing took a pill and calmed down.
Pei Ling nodded immediately. He would not even tell anyone that Ouyang Xianxing was injured.
As they were already out of the Dream Sensing Forest, the surroundings were desolate and silent, but it was undoubtedly much safer. The two of them maintained their vigilance and followed the path. Not long after, they met Fang Ji and Xue Ying, who were waiting behind a huge rock.
“Senior Sister Ouyang!” Seeing them, Fang Ji and Xue Ying were overjoyed.
Ouyang Xianxing nodded slightly at them, but Pei Ling’s gaze landed on Xue Ying. He paused for a moment. Xue Ying was dressed neatly, and his hair was not messy at all. Clearly, his journey had been smooth.
“Junior Brother Pei, it’s great that you’re fine!” Before Pei Ling could probe, Xue Ying walked to his side and patted him on the shoulder. He said with lingering fear, “I only took care of my junior brother for a while just now. You disappeared later! I searched the vicinity but could not find you. I was worried that my low cultivation level would cost you your life, so I reported to Senior Sister Ouyang. Fortunately, Senior Sister Ouyang was strong and brought you back.”
“Xue Ying, you were too careless.” Before Pei Ling could speak, Ouyang Xianxing said with a cold expression, “I asked you to take good care of Junior Brother Pei. You knew that he had yet to reach the Foundation Establishment realm, but you were still distracted. Not only did you let Junior Brother Pei get lost in the Dream Sensing Forest, but you didn’t even know which direction he went. I followed the direction you pointed and took a detour to find Junior Brother Pei.
If I had been a little later, I’m afraid I would have brought back a corpse!
If there’s a next time, I won’t let you off easily, understand?”
Pei Ling’s heart sank. From the beginning to the end, he had remembered Xue Ying’s advice. He held the wooden stick tightly and did not relax at all. On the other hand, Xue Ying was holding the other end of the wooden stick. If the other party had fallen into the trap in the Dream Sensing Forest, it would be reasonable. However, the other party was completely unharmed. He even pointed in the wrong direction when Ouyang Xianxing went to save him...
This Xue Ying definitely has ulterior motives!
Strange! Xue Ying is someone arranged by Senior Brother Zheng. Why would he do this?
No matter what, the reason was not important now. He had to think of a way to resolve this problem quickly!
Pei Ling looked up at Xue Ying calmly. When Xue Ying heard Ouyang Xianxing’s question, his expression changed and she quickly apologized. “Yes, Senior Sister.” He then explained to Pei Ling apologetically, “I’m sorry, Junior Brother Pei. The three of us are used to working together. So when we saw Junior Brother Fang being pestered by those dream vines, we instinctively attacked... I didn’t mean to let you get lost.”
“It’s alright, Senior Brother Xue.” Pei Ling’s face was honest as he consoled him gently. “You can’t be blamed for this. If you want to blame someone, blame me for being too weak and holding the senior sister back.”
Seeing this, Fang Ji heaved a sigh of relief and quickly pleaded with Ouyang Xianxing, “Senior Sister Ouyang, look, Pei Ling is fine anyway. He doesn’t even mind. Let’s forget about this matter. The Branch Master has instructed that the mission is more important.” Ouyang Xianxing frowned and snorted. “Alright, the next round is the Yin-Yang Basin. Be nimble. I don’t want any more accidents!”
Xue Ying was obsequious. Fang Ji shut up and did not say anything. He looked at Pei Ling with hidden dissatisfaction, so no one said anything during the rest of the journey.
After a while, a light appeared in front of them.
As they approached, they saw the top of the karst cave quickly rising. As far as the eye could see, it was roofless. In mid-air, two balls of fire, one on the left and one on the right, were facing each other from afar. They hung high in the air, looking like the sun and moon rising together.
The green flame emitted a cold and sharp aura. The red flame was extremely hot. From afar, one could feel a heat wave coming.
The two forces, one green and one red, confronted each other, so much so that the scenery in front of them seemed to be separated by an invisible force.
Half of it was covered in frost, and the other half was covered in traces of fire that was spreading
Only the two-inch-wide road in the middle was normal, as if it was not affected.
Ouyang Xianxing stopped in her tracks and turned around to remind Pei Ling solemnly, “This is the Yin-Yang Basin, one of the dangerous places in the Gu Abyss. The only way out is the narrow path in the middle. Because the power of Yin and Yang is evenly matched, they cancel each other out. Only then can we pass through safely.
So remember, no matter what, don’t leave this middle path.”
When Pei Ling heard this, he nodded solemnly and glanced at Xue Ying calmly.
“The area in front is flat ground. We just have to be careful.” Perhaps seeing Pei Ling’s fear, Fang Ji added sarcastically, “But there’s a stretch of road behind. There are cliffs on both sides, and at the bottom of the cliffs is a basin. Once we lose our footing, the consequences will be unimaginable. Pei Ling, can you do it? If not, why don’t we go back?” “Shut up!” Before Pei Ling could speak, Ouyang Xianxing had already raised her head and narrowed her eyes. She glared at Fang Ji darkly. “How dare you brush off the Branch Master’s orders?!”
Fang Ji’s expression changed as he forced a smile. “Senior Sister, I was joking.”
Afraid that Ouyang Xianxing would continue to pursue the matter, he quickly led the way onto the path. “Actually, this is a dangerous place. As long as you don’t go down to the basin, it’s fine. Junior Brother Pei, look, you can just walk straight. Be bold-it’s not difficult to be bold.”
“Noisy.” Seeing this, Ouyang Xianxing snorted and followed.
Pei Ling did not dare to snub her and immediately followed behind.
Behind him was naturally Xue Ying.

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