Lin Feng and Su Yao's expressions turned grave in an instant; they knew very well that this large group of people who had suddenly arrived were by no means friendly. Lin Feng quickly glanced around, trying to find another way out, but the terrain of the valley was complicated, and their current location was surrounded by the Spirit Pool and restrictive barriers, making it harder than ascending to heaven to find an escape route in a short time.
"Young Master, what should we do?" Su Yao asked nervously, clutching the hem of Lin Feng's robe, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes.
Lin Feng took a deep breath and forced a calm demeanor as he said, "Miss Su, do not be afraid, I am here. Let us first see who has come, and then we can adapt to the circumstances."
While they were speaking, a group of people had already poured into the valley. At the head was a middle-aged man in a gorgeous robe, his gaze sinister as he swept his eyes over everyone in the valley, finally landing on Lin Feng and Su Yao.
"Hmph, someone really has stolen a march on us. Brat, hand over the spirit herbs, and I will spare your lives," the middle-aged man said arrogantly.
Lin Feng sneered inwardly. "On what grounds? We discovered these spirit herbs first, and you want to reap without sowing?"
A skinny man beside the middle-aged man said in a sarcastic tone, "You brat are quite sharp-tongued. Do you know who we are? This is the guardian elder of Wanling Valley! If you know what's good for you, hand over the spirit herbs immediately, otherwise, you will all die!"
Lin Feng frowned deeply. He had heard a thing or two about Wanling Valley; it was a rather powerful faction in this region. But he had no intention of submitting so easily. "So what if it is Wanling Valley? If you want the spirit herbs, let's see if you have the ability to take them!"
Seeing that Lin Feng dared to resist, the middle-aged man's expression sank. "Ignorant and reckless things! Get them, kill them! I must have those spirit herbs!"
At his command, the group of subordinates behind him lunged toward Lin Feng and the others like ravenous wolves. Lin Feng quickly summoned the Black Panther Exotic Beast and Little White Beast. "Protect Miss Su well!" With that, he channeled his Chaos Power and charged at the enemies.
The Black Panther Exotic Beast and Little White Beast dutifully guarded Su Yao's side, engaging in a desperate battle with the enemies attempting to approach. The Black Panther Exotic Beast was lithe and agile, knocking enemies to the ground with every pounce; the Little White Beast deployed various strange spells, catching the enemies off guard.
Lin Feng fought his way back and forth through the crowd, the Chaos Light Sword in his hand flashing with a fierce radiance. Wherever he went, enemies fell one after another. However, the people from Wanling Valley were increasing in number, and there was no shortage of formidable fighters among them, causing Lin Feng to gradually struggle.
"Miss Su, think of something quickly! We won't last much longer like this!" Lin Feng shouted while fending off the enemy's attacks.
Su Yao bit her lip, a look of resolute determination flashing in her eyes. She quickly rummaged through her medicine basket and rapidly mixed together some herbs. A moment later, a bottle emitting a pungent odor appeared in her hand.
"Young Master, catch this! This is a hallucinogenic powder I hastily mixed; it can temporarily disrupt their vision!" Su Yao threw the bottle toward Lin Feng.
Lin Feng reached out and caught it steadily. Spotting his opportunity, he hurled the bottle toward a densely packed cluster of enemies. The bottle shattered, and a cloud of purple smoke instantly filled the air. The enemies who inhaled the smoke immediately felt dizzy and their vision blurred, throwing their offensive into disarray.
"Let's go!" Taking advantage of the moment, Lin Feng pulled Su Yao along and ran toward the other side of the valley under the cover of the Black Panther Exotic Beast and Little White Beast.
However, the middle-aged man quickly discovered their intentions. "Trying to run? It's not that easy! After them!" He cast a spell to disperse the surrounding smoke and led his subordinates in hot pursuit.
Lin Feng and the others fled desperately when a narrow canyon suddenly appeared ahead. The canyon was flanked by steep cliffs, looking gloomy and terrifying. But by now they had no other choice and could only bite the bullet and charge into the canyon.
As soon as they entered the canyon, Lin Feng felt a bizarre aura wash over him. The canyon was shrouded in a thin layer of mist, and visibility was extremely low. The sound of the Wanling Valley people pursuing them from behind was growing closer and closer, while the dangers hidden ahead remained completely unknown. Lin Feng and his companions had fallen into a desperate plight...