Chapter 445

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Chapter 445: Join Forces?

“How many Wolf-headed Demon Bats are there?” Su Yi asked, his tone cautious. Naturally, treasures like the Dark Spirit Fruit should be seized. Although a demon beast at the Peak of the Fifth Grade of the Demonic Spirit Realm is formidable, Su Yi, who has encountered many powerful opponents in the Demonic Emperor Realm, isn’t overly concerned. He wanted to gather more details, knowing full well that understanding both oneself and the enemy ensures victory.

“There are plenty of them, likely over a thousand. The breeding of that pack of Wolf-headed Demon Bats is impressive,” the white leopard reported.

Su Yi raised an eyebrow at this revelation. A count of over a thousand Wolf-headed Demon Bats was a significant number.

“Is the master planning to target the Dark Spirit Fruit Tree?” The massive snake, resembling a python, seemed to guess Su Yi’s intentions. It spoke in animal language, “If you want to handle the Wolf-headed Demon Bats, we can accompany you. We might not be able to defeat the king of the Wolf-headed Demon Bats, but we can handle the rest easily.”

After considering it for a moment, Su Yi shook his head. While traveling with this group of demon beast leaders might seem more convenient, it would come with its own set of problems. Moreover, these leaders wouldn’t be able to deal with the most powerful Wolf-headed Demon Bat.

“You all stay here and be cautious,” Su Yi instructed the group of demon beast leaders. He didn’t require their assistance and preferred to avoid drawing too much attention. He was also aware that the direct disciples would soon enter the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords. At that point, they might cause trouble for these leaders, believing the Sword-patterned Stones were still in their possession.

Once he finished his instructions, Su Yi departed with the Dark Golden Demon Falcon.

It was now the second day, with sunlight brightening the sky. When Su Yi encountered Situ Muyang and the others, he was greeted by dismissive stares from Situ Muyang.

Su Yi remained in high spirits, unaffected by the contemptuous glances.

“We’re headed to find the Dark Spirit Fruit,” Su Yi announced, sharing the news with Situ Muyang, Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, and the others. Together, they decided to search for it.

“Dark Spirit Fruit, that’s a prized treasure…” Situ Muyang responded, his tone not one of surprise. He seemed to already know something about it. “A treasure like the Dark Spirit Fruit must be protected by formidable demon beasts. Securing it won’t be simple.”

Su Yi maintained a calm demeanor, as it became clear to him that Situ Muyang had likely been aware of the Dark Spirit Fruit’s existence all along.

“How much do you know about the Dark Spirit Fruit?” Su Yi inquired, curious about how much Situ Muyang understood regarding its whereabouts.

“I don’t know a lot, but I am aware that there is a Dark Spirit Fruit there. It is probably guarded by powerful demon beasts, and obtaining it will be a challenge,” Situ Muyang explained. He admitted that his knowledge was limited to the fact that the Dark Spirit Fruit was protected by strong beasts.

From Situ Muyang’s response, Su Yi surmised that the sect leader’s son didn’t possess much more information.

“I actually know a bit. The Wolf-headed Demon Bats guard the Dark Spirit Fruit, and the strongest among them is said to be at the Peak of the Fifth Grade of the Demonic Spirit Realm,” Su Yi shared, providing the information he had gathered.

“The Peak of the Fifth Grade of the Demonic Spirit Realm, with over a thousand Wolf-headed Demon Bats!”

Situ Muyang’s expression shifted dramatically. Despite his confidence in his Second Grade Yuan Spirit Realm strength, he realized he wouldn’t be able to handle the Wolf-headed Demon Bats at the Peak of the Fifth Grade of the Demonic Spirit Realm.

Zhang Qing, Xu Jiahui, Liu Ji, and others remained quiet. They were keenly aware of their own limitations and could only follow along. Without Su Yi, they wouldn’t have made it this far.

“The Wolf-headed Demon Bats always gather in large numbers and are incredibly fierce. The ones at the Peak of the Fifth Grade of the Demonic Spirit Realm are too difficult to tackle, and we don’t have enough people.” Situ Muyang expressed concern. The strongest of the Wolf-headed Demon Bats, combined with their overwhelming numbers, made them nearly impossible to defeat. With the current strength of Zhang Qing and the others, they might not even be able to approach the area.

“Do you have any ideas?” Su Yi asked, smiling as he turned to Situ Muyang.

“I have one. If we really want to acquire the Dark Spirit Fruit, maybe we can wait for the direct disciples to arrive and team up with a few strong ones. That might give us a chance,” Situ Muyang suggested after some thought. Given the overwhelming numbers of the Wolf-headed Demon Bats, teaming up with stronger direct disciples might improve their odds.

“Forget about teaming up. We don’t even know how many Dark Spirit Fruits there are, and if we share them, it might not be worth it,” Su Yi said, flashing a faint smile. He had no intention of joining forces with anyone else.

“Are you suggesting that it’s just the two of us going to take on the Wolf-headed Demon Bats?” Situ Muyang asked, his eyes fixed on Su Yi.

“Are you afraid?” Su Yi retorted.

“What would I be afraid of? If you dare to go, I’ll join you!” Situ Muyang pouted, determined not to appear weak in front of Su Yi. After all, he would still have to face Su Yi once they left the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords.

“Then it’s decided. We’ll search for the Dark Spirit Fruit,” Su Yi chuckled. The Dark Spirit Fruit was an opportunity too valuable to miss.

…

In the early morning, mist covered a range of mountains.

At the entrance of the spatial teleportation portal of the Divine Sword School, young figures with remarkable presence gathered one by one.

“Remember, when you enter the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, the Dark Spirit Fruit is crucial, and you must secure it,” an elder of the Divine Sword School instructed several young disciples atop a mountain peak.

“Yes, we will definitely get it,” the disciples nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with determination. With the Dark Spirit Fruit at stake, they were confident in their success.

…

“You must obtain the Dark Spirit Fruit, as it will greatly enhance your current cultivation,” an elderly man with an ethereal appearance advised several impressive young disciples standing nearby.

“Yes, Master,” they responded in unison, their eyes full of reverence.

Not far from the spatial portal, a tall figure stood atop a massive rock. Dressed in pale purple robes with green silk embroidery, the young man’s sharp gaze and swordsman-like eyebrows contributed to his handsome and refined features. His extraordinary demeanor and majestic presence made him stand out.

“The Dark Spirit Fruit is extremely important,” the man murmured, his eyes gleaming with excitement. The Dark Spirit Fruit was essential for advancing his cultivation.

…

Standing near the spatial portal, a young man with a sharp gaze and a calm expression, appearing to be in his early twenties, quietly observed.

“Here we go. The Dark Spirit Fruit should be nearing maturity by now,” he said softly, his eyes fixed on the portal.