Chapter 2069 - 2070: Frightening Encounter! (Second Update)

"However, even if we encounter the demon corpse, as long as we hide within the range of the white chess, the demon corpse cannot forcefully break through."

Yeu Junyao explained solemnly, "The stele mentioned earlier states that the intruders represent the white chess side, while the demon corpse represents the black chess side. The area encircled by the white chess is relatively our safety zone. If we jump into the safety zone, those demon corpses cannot break through. Conversely, if we accidentally step into the area surrounded by black chess, hundreds or thousands of demon corpses will jump out, and it’s a dead end."

"I... I don’t want to die!"

Hearing the conversation between Ling Feng and Yeu Junyao, Linghu Ying, who was responsible for carrying Yeu Junyao, trembled violently and said shakily, "I, I don’t want to be in the front anymore, I don’t want to die!"

Having said that, she directly threw Yeu Junyao down, hid in the middle of the crowd, and broke down crying.

At this moment, Yeu Junyao had lost all strength and was even weaker than an ordinary person, unable to withstand such a fall.

Ling Feng quickly helped Yeu Junyao up with a swift move, cursing inwardly at the nine major families’ direct lineage, accusing them of having such a cowardly disposition!

An absolute fool and waste!

However, now was not the time to blame Linghu Ying.

Yeu Junyao was startled by the sudden fall, but thanks to Ling Feng’s quick support, she was not thrown to the ground.

"Damn it!"

Yeu Junyao couldn’t help but curse softly, knowing she couldn’t rely on those people; the results were just as expected, some people were scared out of their wits even before meeting the demon corpses!

"What do we do now?"

Chu Chaonan felt utterly frustrated, especially when teammates were unreliable at such critical times.

"Forget it!"

Ling Feng sighed lightly and said slowly, "I’ll carry you! Hold onto me tightly!"

Leaving it to others might lead to a repeat of the earlier situation. At this point, they couldn’t worry about the customs between men and women.

"This..."

Yeu Junyao hesitated slightly but eventually nodded.

Ling Feng’s strength was evident to all; staying by Ling Feng’s side was undoubtedly the safest option.

As long as she and Ling Feng coordinated well, even if everyone else died, they still had a great chance to make it out unscathed.

After all, no one is a saint. With surplus strength, one could consider others, but when self-preservation is tough, decisions must be made.

"Climb on."

Ling Feng half-squatted, allowing Yeu Junyao to climb onto his back, carefully lying down while clutching tightly to his shoulders.

Feeling Ling Feng’s broad and solid back, Yeu Junyao blushed slightly, realizing it was her first time being this close to a man.

Moreover, it was with the "brat" she had often criticized.

"Let’s move on!"

Ling Feng fixed Yeu Junyao’s body slightly with his left hand and held his sword in his right hand to clear the path.

Chu Chaonan followed cautiously on Ling Feng’s left side, his expression also quite grave.

At this time, those behind had mostly learned of the demon corpse’s presence. Despite their fear, they knew there was no turning back and only following Ling Feng to the end would be their hope.

Perhaps, after this accursed chess game, countless opportunities and inheritances awaited them.

Whoosh!

Ling Feng, carrying Yeu Junyao, continued moving forward, shrouded in a haze that obscured everything.

Fortunately, with Yeu Junyao’s guidance, they hadn’t yet encountered any demon corpse attacks.

Interestingly, carrying Yeu Junyao directly seemed to increase their efficiency.

"Ah!—"

"What’s that!"

"No! I don’t want to die!"

Just when everyone thought the Life and Death Heavenly Demon Chess could be endured with minor fright, a piercing scream came from the rear.

From the very back of the group, a pitch-black devil claw suddenly emerged, grabbing several Demon Clan martial artists, including Wenren Zhan, and dragged them into the black mist.

The first to scream was Wenren Zhan!

"Beast! Courting death!!"

The Golden Flood Dragon Young Master’s face changed, and with a low roar, his figure moved like light, quickly pulling the dragged Demon Clan members!

But!

A shrill scream came, followed by a ripping sound.

The Golden Flood Dragon Young Master staggered, only managing to pull back the lower half of the body.

The severed part was torn by sharp claws!

Swish! Swish!

Blood splattered, and horrifying screams echoed from deep within the mist, ghastly as ghosts!

In the blink of an eye, three Demon Clan members and Human Clan’s Wenren Zhan had tragically perished!

Everyone’s scalp tingled!

The scene was full of Emperor Realm experts, yet in the hands of the demon corpses, they didn’t even have a chance to fight back!

"Damn!"

The Golden Flood Dragon Young Master was furious and heartbroken, witnessing his subordinates die right before him!

He fiercely threw down the remaining lower half, killing intent surging in his eyes.

However, reason told him that if he rashly charged into the mist to fight the demon corpses, the only outcome was death!

Panic spread among the crowd.

The terror and suppression from the demon corpse nearly shattered all the martial artists present.

"God, had I known, I’d rather die than come!"

"Is it still possible to retreat now?"

Their faces were full of fear, trembling to the core. So far, it seemed they got no valuable things, only one hair-trigger survival crisis after another.

This made them question if moving forward really held any opportunity or inheritance.

Or was the Blood Road Secret Realm just a death trap!

A dead end with no chance of survival!

Yeu Junyao’s pretty face turned pale, having witnessed the bloody scene clearly, unlike others who might have only caught glimpses of shadows.

Moreover, she could see more demon corpses approaching from all directions.

"This is the black chess area, we must reach the white chess area quickly!"

Yeu Junyao gritted her teeth and shouted, "Don’t stop, head left! Six squares!"

However, at this moment, a terrifying green devil claw suddenly extended from the mist, aiming directly at Yeu Junyao’s face.

Just as the stele recorded, these demon corpses prioritize attacking intruders who have gained sight.

Both Yeu Junyao and Zhuge Wan’er were their targets.

"Ah!"

Yeu Junyao screamed, at this moment, having no strength at all, she was frozen in shock by the sudden change, forgetting even to call for help.

Seeing Yeu Junyao about to perish under that devil claw.

Clang!—

In the nick of time, an ancient long sword suddenly struck, blocking the terrifying green devil claw!

The sound of iron clashing echoed, deafening!

From the mist came a piercing scream, the howl of a demon corpse.

"Are you okay?"

Ling Feng’s face darkened. Fighting when the enemy couldn’t be seen indeed added great difficulty to the battle.

"I-I’m fine! Thank... thank you!"

Yeu Junyao’s voice trembled slightly, with her body shaking uncontrollably.

At this moment, she was entirely an ordinary person, relying solely on Ling Feng.

Ling Feng was secretly amazed, this woman actually said "thank you" to him.

It seemed she was indeed scared out of her wits this time!