Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Xue Qinghe feigned a relaxed demeanor...
"Really? Since my teacher said so, my pressure has indeed lessened a lot!"
Following that, they briefly discussed how to collaborate with the Martial Soul Hall...
Suddenly, Xue Qinghe realized something and frowned, "Teacher, don't you find it strange? We've been talking for so long, but Bone Douluo hasn't returned yet?"
With these words, Ning Fengzhi also reacted, his expression becoming slightly more serious...
"It is indeed strange. Uncle Bone is not one to dawdle. Once he confirms there is no danger nearby, he should have returned immediately!"
This is the first time such a situation has occurred...
Xue Qinghe heard and asked again, "Teacher, could something unexpected have happened?"
"Should I dispatch some royal soldiers to search?"
Seeing Ning Fengzhi's expression, he was evidently puzzled by the current situation!
Ning Fengzhi hesitated for a moment, but chose to refuse, "Well... maybe Uncle Bone was delayed by something. Let's wait a bit longer."
Sending royal soldiers to search, who knows how long it would take to find Uncle Bone!
After all, he is a Super Douluo Level expert, his movement speed far beyond that of ordinary people!
Xue Qinghe said no more, "Alright!"
In this way, the entire army waited for another quarter of an hour...
Finally, Gu Rong rushed back, panting, with some purple-black bloodstains on him...
Ning Fengzhi hurriedly asked, "Uncle Bone, what happened, on your body..."
Xue Qinghe did not speak but was equally curious...
Gu Rong glanced down, shook his head, and said, "This is not my blood; it's the abyssal creature's blood!"
"I just discovered a group of lurking abyssal creatures while scouting around and took action to eliminate them!"
"However, one of the abyssal creatures sent out a distress signal before dying. Now a large group of abyssal creatures is quickly approaching!"
"It's all my fault, I shouldn't have acted rashly and alerted them!"
These abyssal creatures even know how to call for help like humans!
Ning Fengzhi, upon hearing this, said in a deep voice, "No, Uncle Bone, it's not your fault. If I'm not mistaken, these abyssal creatures were probably already ambushed here as a vanguard unit, and once they confirmed our arrival, they would attack immediately."
Xue Qinghe was somewhat stunned, "Teacher, do you mean that from the start, this was a plan designed by the abyssal creatures to ambush us here?"
Ning Fengzhi gave a firm response, "That's right!"
Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, "Then what should we do? Do we need to retreat immediately?"
Ning Fengzhi did not rush to answer, but looked at Gu Rong, "Uncle Bone, how many abyssal creatures are there? Can we fight them with you, me, and the royal soldiers?"
If we can eliminate this group of abyssal creatures here, that would be ideal!
However, as soon as the question was asked, Gu Rong decisively stated, "No chance!"
"If a battle occurs, I might be able to protect you and the Crown Prince, but the royal soldiers will likely be wiped out!"
These royal soldiers, who aren't even Soul Masters, are just food for the abyssal creatures!
Ning Fengzhi clenched his fists, "Even if Uncle Bone says so, it seems the abyssal creatures are numerous and powerful!"
Thinking of this, he immediately said to Xue Qinghe, "Qinghe, we will retreat immediately and can't stay here long!"
Just as the latter was about to respond, the carriage shook violently...
Everyone instinctively looked into the distance, only to see countless blurred figures rapidly approaching!
Gu Rong immediately recognized these figures as abyssal creatures and cursed, "Damn, they're already here!"
Ning Fengzhi withdrew his gaze, seriously stating, "At this point, we can only fight."
Even if the entire team fled with all their might, it would likely be not long before they'd be caught up with!
Xue Qinghe also knew there was no other choice now, nodding to the leading soldier in the distance...
The latter immediately sounded the drum and horn, "Everyone, prepare for battle immediately!"
At that moment, all the soldiers stood up, preparing for battle...
However, when their gaze fell upon the wave after wave of abyssal creatures in the distance, their legs turned to jelly from fear...
"What's that in the front? Soul beasts? Are we facing a Beast Tide?"
"Oh my god, how can we possibly fight, we should just run, right?"
"Yeah, fighting these creatures is just throwing our lives away!"
"This... this is something we ordinary soldiers can't deal with!"
"Damn, I just joined the army, and now I'm going to die?"
The leading soldier saw this and shouted angrily, "Everyone shut up! So what if there are many of them? Don't forget, we have Sect Master Ning and Bone Douluo leading us!"
"They're just a bunch of shrimp soldiers and crab generals. Don't be afraid, pick up your weapons and prepare for battle!!"
These words slightly steadied the morale...
But most soldiers still felt fear...
Gu Rong seemed to notice this too and immediately moved to the frontline...
However, unwilling to deceive the soldiers, he spoke gravely, "These are not soul beasts but abyssal creatures, and they're far stronger than soul beasts. Even I can't guarantee I can kill them all!"
"So, in the upcoming battle, whether you live or die depends on yourselves!"
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe also stepped forward...
The latter took a deep breath and said, "Everyone, perhaps after this battle, few will survive!"
"But rest assured, the Tiandou Empire will be proud of you!!"
At this point, the soldiers had no choice!
Ning Fengzhi also spoke in agreement, "The Crown Prince is correct. If we fight together, there is a sliver of hope, but if we give up resisting, there is only death!"
Hearing these words, the soldiers' fear gradually faded...
"The Crown Prince is right. We're royal soldiers; how can we retreat in a situation like this!"
"So what if we die? We've faced countless situations since joining the army, there's no need to be scared!"
"Abyssal creatures? Are those the ones the Martial Soul Hall mentioned? Well, I want to see what they can do, daring to strike at us humans!"
"Losing a life? Then so be it, but we've got to tear off these abyssal creatures' hides at least!"
At the very front, Gu Rong watched the approaching abyssal creatures, then released his Martial Soul...
"Get ready, they're here!"
Hopefully, among these abyssal creatures, there's none as powerful as the ones we encountered in Martial Soul City!