CHAPTER 896: CHAPTER 673: MOUNTAIN LORD HUOHUO

"What, Li Yi has come to rescue us? And now you plan to join forces to defeat the Red Gold Mountain Master and take over the Red Gold Mine? Wait, have you been mining so long that you’re hallucinating?"

"Even if Li Yi has been frantically cultivating for over a year, he couldn’t possibly oppose a Mountain Lord-level powerhouse, right? And Jiang Mingtian, your dark and unremarkable self couldn’t even beat that Warrior Chief named Baili. Getting involved in a conflict of this level is just seeking death, isn’t it?"

"I know you’ve been oppressed while mining here for a long time, your mind twisted and desperate for revenge. But now is not the time for fantasy; if a real fight breaks out, we’ll die horribly."

At the same time.

Outside the Red Gold Mine, Jiang Mingtian found Zhao Fangji and explained his and Li Yi’s plan.

However, upon hearing this, Zhao Fangji strongly opposed it. He felt that their strengths were vastly different, and fighting would only lead to total annihilation because he had seen Mountain Lord-level experts in action.

Although this world only had barbarians who grow muscle but no brains and can’t use spells or cultivate, the deep-rooted strength of this world’s people can’t be underestimated. Anyone who reached the Mountain Lord level could tear mountains and rivers apart and shatter the firmament with their bare hands—formidable beings.

On Earth, their bodies could probably withstand a nuclear bomb.

Encountering such people in battle is nothing short of a nightmare.

"Zhao Fangji, the moment to rise is now. Li Yi has already taken action. Warrior Chief Baili, whom you mentioned, has been killed by Li Yi, defeated in less than three moves. Li Yi’s progress is far beyond what we imagined. He can indeed contend with Mountain Lord-level beings. He even mastered the Cross-border Machine, capable of opening the Cross-border Gate to seek assistance from experts in other worlds."

Jiang Mingtian said, "In short, the plan is already in motion, and you have no choice but to move forward. If you want to leave, do it now. However, the matters of the Red Gold Mine will be none of your concern if you leave. If you’re going to be part of it, then act with me. Besides, you know the location of the Red Gold Warehouse; we can loot it together later."

Zhao Fangji’s expression changed unpredictably upon hearing this.

He knew this was a gamble with his life on the line.

If they won, it wasn’t merely survival; he’d gain considerable wealth, enough to make him a force in the Barbaric World or to live prosperously back on Earth.

Of course, if they lost, everything would be over, with nothing more to say.

"No time to hesitate, either escape Red Gold Mountain now or come with me," Jiang Mingtian urged again.

Zhao Fangji gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I’ll act with you. If we die, the three of us will be buried in a foreign land together; if we survive, we share prosperity. At this point, I’ll take the risk."

Clearly, the gambler’s nature of being Earth People took over at this moment.

If it were cultivators from the Xuanxian World, they would ensure their survival and flee immediately, not daring to gamble.

"Then what are we waiting for? Follow me," Jiang Mingtian said.

"What are you two slaves conspiring about over here? Hurry up and get over here," a foreman said as he approached after hearing voices, seeing them whispering together and gripping the whip in his hand tightly.

Swoosh!

Without waiting for an explanation, the foreman cracked the whip at them.

But the next moment.

It was caught by Zhao Fangji.

"You dare resist? Looking for death?" The foreman was furious.

Zhao Fangji said nothing, only stared intensely at the foreman, his eyes filled with killing intent, glowing a silvery hue. His entire body was surrounded by arcs of lightning as his long-hidden aura exploded without restraint.

Seeing this, the foreman’s face changed dramatically, pointing at Zhao Fangji in disbelief: "A Divine Blood Warrior? How is this possible."

"Only noticing now? Too late, die," Zhao Fangji’s body suddenly vanished, seeming to turn into a silver flash, reaching the foreman in an instant.

The foreman’s head exploded suddenly, blood spraying like torrential rain in all directions.

Zhao Fangji, drenched in blood, his killing intent surged, and he had no intention of leaving a way out for himself.

"Let’s go."

Jiang Mingtian then called, clutching his magic sword and dashing in a direction.

Zhao Fangji nodded, immediately following behind.

"What’s our next move?"

"Find Mountain Lord Qióngqí, to ensure if my Beast Taming Talisman works. If we can influence a top-tier combat power, we’ll have the fight in the bag," Jiang Mingtian sprinted along the mountain path.

"Stop," a Mountain Guard warrior discovered the two and shouted.

"Those who block me die," Jiang Mingtian shouted, once again using the Eight Sword Skills to instantly cut off the Mountain Guard warrior’s head.

Zhao Fangji quickly picked up the large blade from the fallen Mountain Guard warrior, figuring an extra weapon would be handy.

"We can’t keep walking like this; it’s too slow. We must fly."

Jiang Mingtian continued forward a bit but immediately changed his mind as he saw the endless mountains ahead: "Zhao Fangji, what level have you reached now?"

"My Evolution Method has reached the Spirit Power Realm, flying is not a problem, but once we fly, we’ll become larger targets," Zhao Fangji said.

The only advantage of mining in this world was the abundant spiritual energy, free of pollution, allowing excellent cultivation and evolution.

"No matter, the strong will be drawn to Li Yi’s side, so no need to worry at this point," Jiang Mingtian said as cosmic energy flickered around him, nature’s spiritual energy converged, and he leapt skyward, soaring like a great roc.

Zhao Fangji followed closely, like a silver lightning bolt piercing the sky.

The two of them unleashed their full strength.

At this moment, many of the mountain guard warriors immediately noticed their presence and promptly sounded the Golden Bell, raising the alarm.

However, at this time.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a thunderous roar came from the location of the Red Gold Mine, causing the ground to shake and the mountains to sway. Instantly, a mountain range was forcibly leveled by an immense force, and the residual power swept through, uprooting ancient trees. The mountain guard warriors didn’t have time to react before being blown away.

"It’s an enemy of Mountain Lord Level, quickly notify the Mountain Lord." a mountain guard warrior shouted in anger.

This kind of mountain-shifting and sea-filling power can only be countered by a Mountain Lord.

"Immortal, isn’t your commotion a bit too much?" Just outside the Red Gold Mine, Li Yi, who had just walked out of the mine tunnel, couldn’t help but twitch his eyelid.

Immortal Xiang Xiangzi was not one to stay quiet. As soon as she appeared, she used a Dragon-subduing and Tiger-subduing Skill, forcibly leveling a mountain range, causing a huge commotion.

"I’m just summoning their Mountain Lord. I’m too lazy to go looking for them," Xiang Xiangzi explained her viewpoint.

Xuan Yuezi said, "It’s not wise to recklessly expose power."

"Rest assured, I only used a fraction of my strength. It looks like a big deal, but it’s actually just that." Xiang Xiangzi casually replied. She naturally knew better than to stir up trouble unnecessarily, so she was quite restrained.

Hearing this, Xuan Yuezi had nothing more to say.

Yet, such a major incident indeed alarmed the Red Gold Mountain Master within Red Mountain City.

A mountain range was leveled by a tremendous force, and the shock had already reached Red Mountain City, where many merchant masters, warriors, and city residents witnessed the event.

"Nanshan Bo, that was in the direction where Taiyi went," the Exotic Blood Warrior Long Yu said, standing up suddenly upon witnessing the scene in Red Mountain City.

Nanshan Bo, eating fruits and drinking spring water nearby, squinted and smiled, "Don’t panic, the one who acted isn’t Taiyi... If the Red Gold Mountain Master truly clashes with Taiyi, I will surely help Taiyi. After all, Taiyi is destined to become One God, and certainly cannot be slain by a mere mountain master."

Despite his words, the Exotic Blood Warrior Long Yu was not one to remain calm. He said, "The master is in danger; I will go to assist."

Without heeding Nanshan Bo’s words, he immediately rushed towards the direction from where the commotion originated.

Nanshan Bo remained unhurried, calmly stroking his beard and smiling. He felt the exquisite technique from the blow that leveled the mountain range from afar.

This was not a Divine Art.

Moreover, the way this power used Heaven and Earth Power felt as if it didn’t belong to this world, giving off an indescribable sense of dissonance.

However, just then.

From the direction of the City Lord’s Hall within Red Mountain City, a blaze of extremely intense firelight shot into the sky, instantly painting the entire sky red. A tall and burly figure emerged from the flames.

This person was clad in heavy armor forged from Red Gold, wielding a massive axe made of the same material. His iron-like body was covered with flaming cloud patterns, resembling a fire god descending atop a mountain. With a single wrath, he set the surrounding forests ablaze.

"The Red Gold Mountain Master is enraged, he’s about to battle the invading Mountain Lord Level strong enemy." A merchant master within Red Mountain City exclaimed in shock at the sight.

"How many years has it been since anyone challenged the reputation of this Thirty Mountain Lord? To witness a battle between Mountain Lords today is truly something."

"Quickly prepare the goods and pack up the mounts; let’s leave here. A battle between Mountain Lords will flatten the mountains, and it’s not safe to stay in Red Mountain City."

Some merchant masters sensed danger, urgently summoning servants to quickly leave the troubled place, not curious to stay and watch the battle.

This Red Gold Mountain Master wielded an axe, his eyes now shooting two beams of red Divine Light directly toward the commotion’s direction.

The Divine Light pierced through the mountains, carrying immense power, and finally targeted Xiang Xiangzi, then like transformed into two sharp swords to slash at her.

But Xiang Xiangzi merely snorted coldly and tapped the air.

Dragons and tigers roared together.

In an instant, the Divine Light shattered.

"I am the Red Gold Mountain Master, Huohuo. Which Mountain Lord comes to challenge me today?"

Huohuo roared, his voice like rolling thunder, causing the sky to tremble, revealing an immensely terrifying power with every move.

"One of Master Taiyi’s Seven Immortals, Xiang Xiangzi, Xuan Yuezi, here to request Red Gold Mountain Master to yield the Mountain Lord position. If you refuse, today we will take your life."

A pure white Xiangyun rose into the air.

Then two incredibly beautiful Immortals were seen, draped in five-colored divine light, with three Tao Flowers above their heads. True Dragons and fierce tigers circled them, their seemingly delicate bodies bursting with terrifying power not inferior to a Mountain Lord.

"Two female Mountain Lords?" The Red Gold Mountain Master Huohuo’s eyes showed a hint of surprise.

It wasn’t that the Barbaric World didn’t have female Mountain Lords, but they were indeed few.

Huohuo hadn’t expected two female Mountain Lords to challenge him today.

Could it be that his dignity had faded due to inactivity for so long?