Dozens of "Demonic Cultivators" prepared to enter the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
As they made their move, they were stopped by other "Demonic Cultivators" nearby.
"Lu Laoliu, are you crazy? You dare go into such an obvious trap? You're looking to die!"
"What trap? It's clearly starlight essence!"
"Wake up! Who are we? Demonic Cultivators! Who are they? Righteous cultivators! We are mortal enemies, sworn to eternal hatred! Do you think the righteous cultivators would be so kind as to just hand over starlight essence to us?"
"Then, then what's going on?"
"When things are out of the ordinary, there's bound to be a demon! There's an ambush, a trap, it's definitely a trick! Although I don't understand the righteous cultivators' tactics, I can guarantee that if you dare to take a single step into the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest, you'll be utterly annihilated!"
...
After the analysis by "The Greatly Intelligent Demonic Cultivator," the dozens of "Demonic Cultivators" who had intended to enter the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" suddenly came to their senses.
Right!
It was indeed a trick!
How could the righteous cultivators be so kind as to give us "starlight essence"?
The so-called "starlight essence" must be bait, luring us into the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" to then slaughter us all.
Vicious!
Too vicious!
Terrifying!
Too terrifying!
The thought of their tragic fate upon entering the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" sent cold sweat down their spines, and they were filled with lingering fear.
Niu Huan seemed to notice everyone's "unusual expressions." He smiled slightly and quietly retreated several steps, ducking into the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
At the same time, the smile on Niu Huan's face grew even warmer and more inviting.
He continued to spread his hands and "sincerely" invited the "Demonic Cultivators."
"Fellow Daoists, please don't hesitate, and don't waste time. Come, enter the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest with me. My senior welcomes you!"
Damn it!
You old fox, you're too insidious!
All the "Demonic Cultivators" cursed him in their hearts.
They had clearly seen all of Niu Huan's "little movements" just now.
Niu Huan retreated several steps and hid in the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
What did this mean? Niu Huan was guilty.
He was scared.
He was afraid of being captured by the "Demonic Cultivators" and interrogated about the true situation of the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
His retreat into the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" indicated that a series of measures had already been prepared within, not only to protect him but also to annihilate any "Demonic Cultivators" who dared to trespass.
What angered the "Demonic Cultivators" the most was Niu Huan's sheer insidiousness in constantly urging them to enter the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
What were we supposed to do by entering the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest"? Get ourselves "tricked and killed"?
No way!
Sorry, we will absolutely not do such a foolish thing!
All the "greatly intelligent Demonic Cultivators," believing they had seen through the essence of the matter, firmly refused to enter the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
"Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others had similar thoughts.
They "wisely" discovered Niu Huan's "little movements" and thus concluded that there was an ambush, a trap, and a conspiracy within the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest"!
Even more terrifying was that they could not discern at all what measures had been set up within the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
The unknown was the most frightening!
"Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others now felt that "Dragon Knight Senior" was too mysterious and unfathomable!
Facing such an "unfathomable" powerful enemy, "Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others couldn't help but feel an endless sense of dread.
Under these circumstances, it was impossible for them to rashly charge into the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
Life is only lived once, and no one was willing to take such a risk!
However, should they retreat sheepishly now?
"Crimson Sword Immortal" was unwilling!
Finally, his gaze fell upon "Dragon King" Zhen Zhibing.
At this moment, Zhen Zhibing's expression was also incredibly grim.
His fists clenched and then relaxed, then clenched again, repeatedly...
Clearly, "Dragon King" Zhen Zhibing was in extreme hesitation and inner turmoil.
"Zhibing," "Crimson Sword Immortal" said with a glint in his eyes, his voice deep, "the time has come to avenge your master! I will send you as the vanguard now. You will lead your men into the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest to scout it out first!"
What the hell!
You old fox!
This is too shameless!
Zhen Zhibing inwardly cursed "Crimson Sword Immortal."
Anyone with eyes could see that the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" was suspicious. Sending me to scout it out now, isn't that sending me to my death?
Zhen Zhibing certainly did not want to die.
He opened his mouth.
"Senior Martial Brother," I..."
However, "Crimson Sword Immortal" did not give Zhen Zhibing a chance to refuse. He waved his hand, interrupting Zhen Zhibing, and said quickly, "As you said, the Dragon Knight is likely just bluffing, and we don't need to be afraid of him... Zhibing, go ahead. I will personally provide support from the outside. If anything goes wrong, I will immediately intervene to ensure your safety!"
What the hell!
You old fox!
This is too damn shameless!
You're using my own words against me!
Yes, that's right, I did say earlier that the "Dragon Knight" was probably just putting on a show and wasn't very capable.
But, then was then, and now is now.
The situation is clearly problematic with the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest," and I don't want to go, is that not allowed?
Not allowed!
It truly wasn't allowed!
At this moment, the "Rainbow Seven Sword Immortals" all gathered around.
Their eyes burned with intensity, their auras powerful, looking at Zhen Zhibing "eagerly."
"Zhibing, you can do it!"
"Zhibing, Fourth Senior Brother's revenge rests on you!"
"Zhibing, go, we are your strongest backing!"
...
Faced with the "eager gazes" of the "Rainbow Seven Sword Immortals," Zhen Zhibing had no room to refuse.
Damn it!
You bunch of old foxes!
When I become a "Nascent Soul cultivator" someday, I'll kill all of you!
Zhen Zhibing roared wildly in his heart, but the "circumstances were beyond his control." He had no choice but to bow his head.
With no other option, Zhen Zhibing led over a hundred "Golden Core subordinates" and walked towards the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest," dragging his feet.
A distance of a hundred meters, for a powerful cultivator like "Dragon King" Zhen Zhibing, should have been instantaneous. Yet, he took a full hour.
Even snails would call him an expert.
Meanwhile, Niu Huan no longer "urged" them.
He smiled, looking at "Dragon King" Zhen Zhibing with a grin.
How to describe that smile?
Eerie!
Yes, eerie!
Super eerie!
It was like the smile of the "Big Bad Wolf" looking at "Little Red Riding Hood."
At first glance, it was "full of warmth."
But upon closer thought, something felt wrong, making one's hair stand on end and sending shivers down their spine.
"My little darling, come to Grandma's bowl!"
Gulp!
"Dragon King" Zhen Zhibing couldn't help but swallow.
At this moment, he was standing in front of the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest," his calves trembling slightly.