The monks and mercenaries ahead had already appeared on the Demonic Corridor, while the Sword-Carrying Man had already advanced deeper into the corridor. They were greeted by a swarm of mutant creatures.
Under the influence of the Demonic Bloodline, the mutants became exceptionally powerful, completely beyond normal capabilities.
However, Yu Quanzhen and the other monks immediately launched an attack on the multitude of mutants. Any creature that stood in their way was shattered to pieces by the overwhelming magical power.
"These guys are quite formidable when they get angry."
Observing the chaotic battle ahead, Ming Qi joined in. He and a few of his companions blended in with the other monks, occasionally unleashing magical powers to bombard the surging mutants.
Although the mutants were far more powerful than ordinary creatures, they could not withstand the relentless and frenzied attacks of so many cultivators. In a short while, the mutants on the Magical Corridor had been largely cleared, leaving the entire corridor considerably emptier.
"Go!"
Seizing this opportunity, all the cultivators rushed forward frantically.
It was no wonder these cultivators were so aggressive. Since Yu Quanzhen had declared there was no retreat, their only option was to continue forward. Only in this way could they possibly survive. Therefore, they displayed exceptional bravery in the face of the mutants.
As for the sword-carrying man from earlier, he remained at a distance, unconcerned with the mutants that were instantly slain.
The Magical Forest was almost over. All they had to do now was pass the Magical Corridor and they would reach the foot of Mount Osho, their destination. However, completing the Magical Corridor seemed far more complex than it actually was.
The mutants that had originally occupied the Magical Corridor had been mostly eliminated, but a large number of them continued to swarm in, blocking their way.
And it was clear that the mutants that were coming were growing stronger and more difficult to deal with.
"Hahaha, getting this far is no mean feat. Now, let me show you the true Magical Bloodline!"
The voice of the Sword-Bearer echoed from the distance. Then, a cloud of dust billowed in front of the Magical Corridor, and within the cloud, a massive black shadow moved towards them.
"Everyone, be careful."
Ming Qi immediately issued a warning. Since the Sword-Bearer had said so, the next mutants would surely be much stronger than the previous ones.
Sure enough, within the cloud of dust, a massive, nine-headed, snake-like monster dragged its massive body, nearly filling the entire corridor, towards them like a mountain.
Upon seeing the enormous snake-like monster, Yu Quanzhen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Hell Hydra, I finally know who you are."
Clearly, this massive nine-headed serpent monster had a rather remarkable origin, otherwise Yu Quanzhen wouldn't have recognized it immediately, and even based on the Hell Hydra, he knew the identity of the sword-carrying man.
"Who is that man?"
Overhearing Yu Quanzhen's seemingly soliloquy, Madam Rose, who was standing beside him, asked.
"In the final days of ancient times, the young master of the Divine Weapon Sect, Gongzi Wushuang, had three great generals under his command. This man was one of them, known as the Demonic Spirit Walker. This Hell Hydra is a demonic beast raised by the Demonic Spirit Walker. Like the Demonic Spirit Walker, this Hell Hydra possesses a terrifying innate magical power: immortality."
"Immortality!"
Hearing these words, even a master like Madam Rose was shocked. Immortality—doesn't that mean these two creatures are simply unbeatable?
"Yes, during the last days of the ancient times, the Divine Weapon Sect turned to demonic ways. Young Master Wushuang once led his demonic army across the land, bringing great disaster to the world of immortal cultivation."
Yu Quanzhen stared at the approaching Hell Hydra as he explained to Madam Rose.
"So how can we defeat them?"
Long Zhe asked, his brow furrowed as he gripped his sword.
This was the question everyone was most concerned about right now. They were not far from Mount Osho. If they were stopped by this man and this demonic beast, wouldn't all their efforts be wasted?
"Only the most powerful attack can repel them, or perhaps the use of the legendary sealing power. Otherwise, victory is impossible. Since none of us possess the sealing power, our only option is an all-out attack."
As Yu Quanzhen spoke, he activated his Martial King True Essence and summoned a ring-shaped magic weapon.
"Then let's attack with all our might. I don't believe we can't kill it!"
Chi Hongyi knew they had to give it their all now. If they continued like this, they would be completely worn down here sooner or later.
Ming Qi's side.
"This monster comes from the Demon Realm. Like that person, it possesses a gifted magical power: immortality. If we refine one of them, we can gain this magical power."
In the Supreme Diagram, Wu Xiang Tongzi explained.
"Immortality? Sounds impressive, but this monster has just appeared and is very powerful. Let's let them fight for a while first."
Ming Qi knew Wu Xiang Tongzi was saying this to encourage Ming Qi to take a chance and try to refine the Hell Hydra. However, the Hell Hydra had just appeared and was at its peak, so a head-on confrontation would clearly be unprofitable.
As they spoke, Yu Quanzhen, leading a large number of experts, was already engaged in combat with the Hell Hydra. Ming Qi and a few companions kept circling the area, observing the situation without approaching.
It was an unknown amount of time since they had entered the Magic Forest. Time itself had become a blur. The Magic Forest seemed perpetually dark, almost like night, making it impossible to judge the time. No one could tell whether it was day or night.
At this moment, Yu Quanzhen finally displayed the unique dominance of a Martial King. Leading the charge, his magical weapon radiated a dazzling light. Waves of Martial King essence, carrying near-destructive force, lashed out at the rampaging Hell Hydra. Each strike tore a gash in its flesh, causing black demonic blood to flow.
The other cultivators also spared no effort, targeting the Hell Hydra, unleashing their most powerful magical powers without reservation. They all knew that if they couldn't defeat this monster, they would perish here forever.
Despite the fierce attacks of the human cultivators, the Hell Hydra's immortal body was incredibly formidable. Each wound it sustained healed rapidly, leaving barely a trace of recovery in a short time.
The demonic spirit walker on the other side stood silently, as if watching a spectacle, seemingly confident in the Hell Hydra's combat prowess.