Outside the forest.

The figures of Luo Qianjiang and Jin Hongsheng paused in mid-air.

After releasing their own Divine Domains, they successfully exited the range of the forest.

The countless Brain-Eating Ghost Insects seemed to be under some kind of restriction; they only operated within the confines of the forest. Not a single Brain-Eating Ghost Insect flew out of the forest, which allowed Luo Qianjiang and Jin Hongsheng to breathe a sigh of relief.

Gazing at the countless black dots within the forest, the corners of their mouths couldn’t help but reveal a smile. Then, Luo Qianjiang’s face displayed resentment once again as he took a deep breath and said, "Now that kid Ye Chenfeng is trapped in this forest, even though he has the support of the Heaven and Earth Flame, he won’t last long. His Heaven and Earth Flame will soon be overwhelmed by the countless Brain-Eating Ghost Insects. According to ancient texts, these Brain-Eating Ghost Insects are not to be taken lightly."

"It’s just that the kid caused us major losses across several Sects, and not being able to personally end his life is always a regret! It’s really too easy for him."

The anger in Jin Hongsheng’s heart towards Ye Chenfeng was much greater than Luo Qianjiang’s. The Jins had suffered the most, and now only he remained as the lone Divine King Realm ancestor. It might take several thousand to tens of thousands of years for the Jins to recover and for another Divine King Realm powerhouse to be born.

Therefore, Jin Hongsheng most wanted to tear Ye Chenfeng to pieces personally. But upon seeing the countless black dots in the forest, he naturally dared not step foot inside again. Even as a Divine King Realm expert, a single moment of carelessness could result in having his brain invaded by the Brain-Eating Ghost Insects.

After calming his emotions, Jin Hongsheng sneered, "Just now, that kid even tried to deceive us by saying this wasn’t a Divine Emperor burial? Who does he think he is? And what Bloodswallow Clan? It’s utterly laughable. Letting him die by having his brain eaten by Brain-Eating Ghost Insects is not a bad end for him. Let’s continue exploring this Divine Emperor burial! I’m still hoping to find an opportunity to step into the Divine Venerable Realm here!"

After Luo Qianjiang nodded, he and Jin Hongsheng stepped into the void and left. There was no need to stay here for confirmation; in their eyes, surrounded by countless Brain-Eating Ghost Insects, Ye Chenfeng, Bai Xiaorou, and Tan Yuanwu had no chance of survival. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Meanwhile.

Inside the forest.

Ye Chenfeng and the others were surrounded by the flames of Green Flame all around them. The Green Flame had reached a critical point of breaking. The sheer number of Brain-Eating Ghost Insects inside the forest was overwhelming. These densely packed Brain-Eating Ghost Insects were fearless, attacking the Green Flame in waves.

Standing on either side of Ye Chenfeng, Bai Xiaorou and Tan Yuanwu both had grave expressions. Tan Yuanwu, too, knew of the Brain-Eating Ghost Insects. With such a massive number, he knew Ye Chenfeng was making futile defenses, as these insects would eventually break through, likely leading to the three of them having their brains devoured and dying.

The sensation of having one’s brain eaten would no doubt be excruciating. Rather than dying in such agony, Tan Yuanwu would prefer to end his own life. He was already prepared for this possibility, so he spoke softly, "Chenfeng, it seems we won’t make it out of here. To think we evaded Luo Qianjiang and Jin Hongsheng, only to end up dying at the hands of these insects."

With a sigh, Tan Yuanwu continued, "But it’s a real pity for you, Chenfeng. The Ancient City of Heavenly Origin still needs you. If you die here, the fate of the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin might not be good either."

Bai Xiaorou stood quietly by Ye Chenfeng’s side, her eyes filled with unyielding determination. Just from the look on her face, it was clear that no matter what, even in death, she would stand by Ye Chenfeng’s side.

Ye Chenfeng furrowed his brows and, hearing Tan Yuanwu’s words, felt a deep heaviness in his heart. Watching as the Green Flame wavered more and more violently, he asked internally, "Old Bai, Old Hei, do you have any solutions?"

Old Bai, Wu Fengxian, replied, "Earlier, Old Hei and I absorbed the Rejuvenation Elixir you found for us. Now, the elixir is constantly repairing our souls. In this state of soul repair, we cannot lend you our power. Doing so risks losing control over it, and we might accidentally cause your body to explode."

However.

While Old Bai, Wu Fengxian, was speaking.

The Green Flame was ultimately breached by the countless Brain-Eating Ghost Insects. One by one, the insects attacked Ye Chenfeng, Bai Xiaorou, and Tan Yuanwu. Tan Yuanwu was ready to end his own life at any moment, while Bai Xiaorou steadfastly stood by Ye Chenfeng.

The breach of the Green Flame happened so swiftly that Ye Chenfeng was at a loss for what to do next. The Brain-Eating Ghost Insects moved incredibly fast, and just as Ye Chenfeng’s face was filled with a bitter expression, a hint of the Seven Colored Divine Spring within his Dantian, also known as the Blood of the Earth, suddenly began to operate.

As the Seven Colored Divine Spring continued to operate, the Brain-Eating Ghost Insects that were initially heading towards Bai Xiaorou and Tan Yuanwu all changed direction and began to swarm toward Ye Chenfeng as if something on him attracted them.

Countless Brain-Eating Ghost Insects swarmed towards Ye Chenfeng.

In just an instant, Ye Chenfeng was completely covered by the insects, which took Bai Xiaorou and Tan Yuanwu by surprise.

At this moment, the sinister voice of the Bloodswallow Clan Leader echoed in Ye Chenfeng’s mind: "Kid, looks like you won’t live to see our Bloodswallow Clan revive. It’s such a shame. These Brain-Eating Ghost Insects really seem to like you."

But as Ye Chenfeng was covered by the insects, his heart was filled with uncertainty, as none of the Brain-Eating Ghost Insects entered his brain. Instead, they were continually entering his Dantian, where they were absorbed by the Seven Colored Divine Spring.

To Ye Chenfeng’s Dantian’s Seven Colored Divine Spring, all the Brain-Eating Ghost Insects seemed to be effortlessly absorbed, becoming part of the spring itself. Strangely, the insects entering Ye Chenfeng’s Dantian caused him no harm at all.

Swarming nearby, the Brain-Eating Ghost Insects continued to gather towards Ye Chenfeng, as if ants drawn to sugar, advancing in waves into Ye Chenfeng’s Dantian. Of course, neither Bai Xiaorou nor Tan Yuanwu saw the insects entering Ye Chenfeng’s Dantian, nor did the yet-to-be-fully-revived Bloodswallow Clan Leader seem to be aware of it.

...(To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)