The current situation was a complete mess! Up front was the frenzied Golden Core Demon Beast, the Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard, beating Qin Lie and his band of guards like grandsons; the battle array was on the verge of collapsing. Behind them, Scarface and his group of Loose Cultivators were like hyenas smelling blood, hiding in the mist with glowing green eyes, waiting for both sides to suffer so they could swoop in and pick up the scraps.

Qin Lie shouted at the top of his lungs for Fang Hao to take the Little County Princess and run first, but Fang Hao knew better. Run? Run where? This broken platform was only about the size of a butt; three sides were a ten-thousand-foot sea of clouds, and jumping down would likely turn one into a meat patty. The remaining side was a mountain wall as steep as if carved by a knife, impossible to climb. The only way out might be the earth hole the beast crawled out of, but that hole was pitch black—who knew where it led? It might lead straight to the Demon Beast’s nest, which would be like delivering food to its door.

"Damn it, can’t run, have to fight!" Fang Hao gritted his teeth, his heart turning ruthless. He quickly scanned the battlefield, his gaze shifting between the rampaging beast, the anxious Qin Lie, and the group of Loose Cultivators smirking in the distance. An extremely risky idea, but perhaps the only way to break the deadlock, suddenly popped into his head!

"Captain Qin!" Fang Hao used Divine Sense transmission, his voice rapid. "Don’t hold the line head-on! Lead that big guy toward the mountain wall! Create an opportunity for me!"

Qin Lie, whose blood and Qi were churning after being slapped by a claw of the Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard, was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. Lead it to the mountain wall? Wasn’t that cutting off their own retreat? But seeing the determination in Fang Hao’s eyes, he didn’t seem to be talking nonsense. With no other options, he could only treat a dead horse as if it were alive! He roared: "Change formation! Engage in skirmish! Retreat toward the mountain wall!"

Although the guards didn’t understand, they followed orders strictly. They immediately changed their strategy, no longer clashing head-on but using movement techniques and combined attack skills to fight while retreating, slowly leading the Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard toward the mountain wall on the inner side of the platform. The Demon Beast, not being very intelligent and constantly harassed, grew even more furious, roaring as it pursued them relentlessly.

While everyone’s attention was drawn to the fierce battle between the beast and the guards, Fang Hao moved! He didn’t go to help Qin Lie; instead, he crouched low like a shadow, using the half-man-high cloud dream flower bushes and the pervasive mist to silently creep toward the other side of the platform—where Scarface and his group of Loose Cultivators were hiding!

"Heh, these big guys are about to lose their grip!" a Loose Cultivator with a sharp chin and monkey-like features grinned. "Once that Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard finishes them off, we’ll go up and scavenge! That little girl has delicate skin and tender flesh; she’ll definitely fetch a high price!"

Scarface licked his lips, greed flashing in his eyes: "No rush, let them wear each other out a bit longer. Pay attention, don’t let that girl escape in the chaos..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he felt a sudden gust of foul wind from behind! A cold killing intent instantly enveloped him!

"Who is it?!" Scarface was, after all, at the Great Perfection Foundation Establishment; his reaction was extremely fast. Without thinking, he swung his blade backward! This strike was fast and fierce, accompanied by a shrill sound of breaking air!

Clang!

A piercing sound of metal clashing! Scarface felt a violent tremor in his arm, his tiger’s mouth went numb, and he almost lost his grip on the blade! He turned back in horror to see a plain-looking young man in green martial attire. He had appeared behind him at some unknown time, and with a cold, gleaming long sword, he had steadily blocked his blade! It was Fang Hao!

"It’s you?!" Scarface was both shocked and enraged. He recognized Fang Hao; he was the kid who had just neutralized his blade light with a single sword strike! "Kid, you’re looking for death!"

"You’re the one looking for death!" Fang Hao’s eyes were icy; he didn’t waste any words with him! The yitian sword shook, its blade humming, instantly transforming into dozens of sharp sword shadows that covered Scarface’s vital points like a storm! Dividing Light Sword Shadow!

"Paltry tricks!" Scarface roared, a blood-red light flashing on his body. His Great Perfection Foundation Establishment spiritual power erupted fully, and he swung his long blade so fast it was airtight, shattering the sword shadows one after another! He was, after all, a level higher in cultivation with thick spiritual power; he didn’t fear Fang Hao in a head-on clash.

But Fang Hao’s killing move was never a head-on clash! At the very moment Scarface was fully focused on blocking the sword shadows, Fang Hao’s left hand silently formed a sword finger. A trace of extremely condensed finger force, carrying an aura of destruction, struck toward Scarface’s lower abdomen Qi Sea like a venomous snake emerging from its hole! Star Shattering Finger!

This finger strike was at a tricky angle and timed ruthlessly! It was exactly the moment when Scarface’s old strength was spent and his new strength had yet to arise!

"Not good!" Scarface felt the terrifying piercing power contained in that finger wind and his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering! He wanted to dodge, but his body was pinned down by the sword shadows, making him half a beat too slow! He wanted to resist it head-on, but the spiritual power he hastily gathered couldn’t stop it at all!

Puchi!

The finger force was like a red-hot iron rod piercing into butter, instantly penetrating his protective spiritual light and striking hard against his Qi Sea!

"Ah—!" Scarface let out an incredibly shrill scream, his whole body collapsing like his bones had been removed! His Qi Sea was broken, and his cultivation was instantly crippled! His eyes widened, filled with disbelief and despair, as he stared deathly at Fang Hao, "You... you..."

Fang Hao didn’t even give him a second glance. The yitian sword spun, and a sword light flashed!

Swish!

Scarface’s head soared into the sky, blood spurting high!

Everything happened too fast! From Fang Hao’s sudden ambush to Scarface being killed in seconds, it was only two or three breaths of time! The dozen or so Loose Cultivators around were all stunned, staring dumbfounded, not yet realizing what had happened before their strongest leader was gone?

"Boss!"

"Brother Scar!"

"Fuck! Avenge the boss!"

The Loose Cultivators finally came to their senses, shocked and angry. Various Magical Artifacts and Spells were hurled at Fang Hao!

Fang Hao snorted coldly, pushing Divine Spirit Steps to the limit, weaving through the crowd like a ghost! He didn’t bother fighting these people; his goal was to create chaos!

While dodging attacks, he flicked his fingers repeatedly, throwing several low-grade explosive flame talismans into the densest part of the Loose Cultivator crowd!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Flames soared, and screams rang out! Several Loose Cultivators with lower cultivation were blown away! The crowd instantly fell into chaos!

"Not good! Scatter!"

"Damn it! This kid is too slippery!"

This was exactly the effect Fang Hao wanted! Taking advantage of the chaos, his figure flashed, and he rushed in front of the sharp-chinned Loose Cultivator who was pale with fright and trying to hide. Under his terrified gaze, Fang Hao slit his throat with a single sword strike!

Having killed two people in succession, Fang Hao didn’t stay. He turned and rushed toward Qin Lie, who was struggling against the Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard, while channeling his spiritual power to roar at the chaotic group of Loose Cultivators:

"Scarface is dead! The treasures are in the Demon Beast’s nest! Whoever grabs them gets them!"

This shout was like pouring a ladle of cold water into boiling oil!

Those Loose Cultivators were already terrified by Fang Hao’s killing spree. Hearing the word "treasures" and looking at the guards fighting the Demon Beast, as well as the Little County Princess who seemed the easiest to handle... greed instantly overrode fear and anger!

"Snatch the treasures!"

"Don’t let the people from the Prince’s Mansion keep them all for themselves!"

"Charge!"

Someone shouted, and the remaining Loose Cultivators, their eyes red, howling, ignored Fang Hao and rushed en masse toward the inner side of the platform where the Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard and Qin Lie were fighting!

The addition of these people turned the already chaotic battlefield into a massive meat grinder!

The Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard was harassed by even more "little bugs" and became even more manic. It swept its claws, tail, and poisonous mist indiscriminately! For the sake of the so-called "treasures," the Loose Cultivators also attacked the Demon Beast desperately while keeping an eye on Qin Lie and his men. Qin Lie and the guards were even more miserable, having to fend off the Demon Beast while guarding against the Loose Cultivators’ backstabbing!

The entire platform was a mess! Roars, screams, explosions, and the Demon Beast’s bellows blended together!

Meanwhile, Fang Hao, who had created all this chaos, was like a loach, having already escaped the center of the battle. He quickly rushed to the side of the Little County Princess, who was being protected by the Nanny and was pale with fright.

"Guest... Guest Official Ning?" The Little County Princess saw Fang Hao as if grabbing a lifeline, her voice carrying a sob.

"Princess, forgive my rudeness!" Fang Hao had no time for nonsense. He grabbed the Little County Princess’s wrist and barked at the Nanny: "Follow me!"

After saying that, he used Divine Spirit Steps and sped toward his original target—the direction of the earth hole the Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard had crawled out of!

His plan was simple and crazy: use the Loose Cultivators to create chaos, tie down the Purple-Scaled Cloud Lizard and any potential pursuers, and then take the Little County Princess into that unknown earth hole during the confusion! This was currently the only way to escape the predicament!

As for whether the hole led to life or death? He could only take a gamble!

Qin Lie caught a glimpse of Fang Hao pulling the Princess toward the hole amidst the chaos and instantly understood his intention! Although he was worried about the danger of the hole, he knew it was the only chance! He roared, leading the remaining guards to desperately block the frenzied beast and the red-eyed Loose Cultivators, buying time for Fang Hao!

"Go, quickly!"

Fang Hao didn’t look back. Pulling the Little County Princess and followed by the Nanny, they were like three sharp arrows, reaching the edge of the hole in an instant! The hole was about ten feet in diameter, pitch black and bottomless, emitting a cold aura.

"Jump!" Without hesitation, Fang Hao grabbed the Little County Princess’s waist and leaped down! The Nanny also gritted her teeth and followed!

The figures of the three were instantly swallowed by the darkness.

On the platform, only the frenzied Demon Beast, greedy Loose Cultivators, and the guards fighting to the death remained in a bloody and chaotic slaughter. No one knew where that seemingly dead-end hole would lead Fang Hao and the Little County Princess.