This is simply absurd! Elder Ye roared inwardly like a stormy sea. This guy was definitely making trouble for him on purpose, absolutely! He was filled with reluctance, feeling as though he had been forced to swallow a disgusting fly—a sensation that made him nearly nauseous. Yet what could he do? The strength Du Bufan displayed was like a towering, insurmountable peak pressing heavily upon his heart, leaving him breathless. He knew all too well how formidable Du Bufan was; standing before him, he felt like a feeble hare facing a mighty lion, entirely powerless to resist. He could only grit his teeth, bite the bullet, and lead him flying toward the sect. Along the way, his heart was like a fragile boat violently tossing amidst fierce winds and towering waves, trembling with anxiety: "I hope this journey goes smoothly. Once we land, I must stay as far away from this guy as possible. He is like a bomb ready to go off at any moment—too terrifying! Being with him feels as though the cold breath of death is lingering by my side every second, haunting me like a shadow."
Soon, the group sped toward the back mountain's mine like shooting stars piercing a dark sky. The sky surrounding the mine exhibited an eerie dark red, as if stained with fresh blood, a hue carrying boundless ominous portents. At the entrance of the mine stood jagged rocks resembling ferocious beasts with gaping maws, seemingly warning all who approached. The surrounding peaks reached toward the clouds yet possesse…
Chapter 48