After an unknown amount of time, Xu Yunfan watched a system notification pop up in his field of vision, his heart filled with joy.
It worked.
As expected, focusing his attention on the attribute panel, he suddenly saw a grayed-out "Lin" character in the skill column (not yet mastered).
As long as he could add it to the skill column, mastering it was only a matter of time.
Only then did he realize his mind was exhausted, even his thoughts were slow.
Practicing this extraordinary art was incredibly demanding; he couldn't waste his energy constantly, or he would lose his spirit.
Xu Yunfan rolled over and fell into a deep sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Xu Yunfan suddenly opened his eyes and twitched his ears. Besides the howling cold wind, there were faint sounds outside the stone house.
Clang!
A clang of metal and iron, like the sound of a mighty bell, suddenly exploded outside the stone house.
"Lian Yunzhang, I knew you'd come! You can't escape this tight net!"
The voice boomed like thunder, its tone filled with joy and triumph.
Xu Yunfan stood up and turned to meet Li Haomiao's deep eyes, a look of determination in their expression.
Seeing Xu Yunfan looking over, Li Haomiao smiled.
"Our chance has arrived."
The people inside the stone house were startled awake by the commotion outside.
Xu Yunfan could clearly see that while many inside were surprised by the commotion, most seemed to have expected it.
They just hadn't expected it to come so soon.
"Once winter arrives in the far north, movement becomes virtually impossible. A surprise attack at this time, while hasty, is understandable."
In the corner, someone calmly analyzed, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
The empress had just ascended to the throne, and although she had cleaned up the court, considerable resistance still existed within.
Crash!
With a deafening roar, the stone hut's wall suddenly exploded, shattered by a ferocious beast, towering like an iron tower.
Muscles clung to his body, veins throbbing, and the heat radiating from his body raised the temperature inside by several degrees.
The burly man, clutching a massive hammer, shifted his gaze, then fixed it on a thin young man standing silently in a corner. He grinned.
"Young Master, I'm here to save you,"
the thin young man, who had remained silent, said nothing. He nodded calmly and walked out. Before he could say anything, he was lifted up by the man's palm-leaf-fan-like hand, turned, and stepped forward.
BOOM!
The ground shook slightly, and the man shot out like an arrow, vanishing from the battlefield in an instant.
Looking out from the hole, one could see countless black-clad men in iron armor battling the overseers.
Most striking were the clashes between two massive men clad in heavy armor, both wielding long and powerful weapons.
The heavy weapons in the other's hands seemed weightless in his grasp, and every move revealed an unparalleled, unwavering strength.
Every clash of weapons was like thunderclaps, deafening and forcing others to approach.
The giant man, wielding the long sword, the Mo Dao, laughed heartily.
"His Majesty knew you would rob the mine, but now you can't escape! Lian Yuanzhang, if you surrender now, I can speak well of you to His Majesty, and perhaps even get you reinstated as commander of the Guards."
Holding a coiled dragon spear, as thick as an adult's wrist, Lian Yuanzhang swished the opponent's Mo Dao away before snorting coldly.
"You were once the Emperor's side, and he treated you well. Yet, you bowed to that vixen, Zhang Shuyang. You've completely disgraced the Zhang family."
Zhang Shuyang said, "Good birds choose the right trees to roost in, as has been the case since ancient times.
Your Majesty has restored order since ascending to the throne, ensuring political order and a peaceful and prosperous life for the people. It 's only natural that I should bow to you."
The two men, wielding their weapons like shadows, clashed fiercely, refusing to yield an inch.
Seeing this, others dared not approach. Every gesture emanated a terrifying power; anyone who touched them would die, and anyone who brushed against them would be injured.
Even Yuanzhang and Zhang Shuyang were too close for anyone to approach.
"Both of them have mastered the three-fold training of tendons, bones, and skin. Lian Yuanzhang, in particular, is nearing the outer three-fold integration, integrating the strength of tendons, bones, and skin into his flesh and blood. Once he reaches the flesh training stage, Zhang Shuyang will be no match for him.
While Zhang Shuyang's martial arts level is somewhat weaker, he possesses exceptional talent and an astonishing physique. His innate energy is three times more powerful than that of an average person. For a while, it's difficult
to tell who will win." Li Haomiao's eyes darted around, taking in everything before his gaze fixed on Fang Mushan, who was about to rise.
"Good opportunity! The situation is chaotic. Follow Fang Mushan,"
Li Haomiao urged.
Xu Yunfan didn't hesitate either. Chaos reigned supreme here, with a powerful enemy attacking. All of Ningguta was in turmoil, at least on the surface. If he missed this opportunity, he might never get another.
He carried Li Haomiao on his back, using the shed human skin from the mine as a rope to secure him.
His voice squeaked.
Watching Xu Yunfan tug at the human skin until it knotted and made a sound, Li Haomiao's eyes twitched, a hint of distress forming.
"Don't damage it! This might be the remains of a transcendent being, and it could be very useful."
Xu Yunfan didn't care. The skin was incredibly tough, impervious to swords and knives, and incredibly resilient. He'd even used all his strength to tear it apart, and it was perfectly suitable for use as a rope.
By then, everyone in the stone house had reacted and excitedly fled. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and no one wanted to miss it.
Not far away, the slender-looking Fang Mushan also slowly began to move. After a weak stretch, he dove into the crowd.
Interesting.
In this situation, anyone who stood out would be killed on the spot. Only by following the crowd would they stand a chance.
Xu Yunfan was no exception, but he was carrying someone on his back, so even if he tucked his head in, it still stood out, attracting many people's attention.
Li Haomiao: "If you leave me alone, Chaoyang Yiqi Jue will be gone."
"..."
Not only the people in their stone house, but also the people in other stone houses rushed out in large numbers.
When they saw the situation, they naturally started to make a commotion, and then fled in all directions like birds and beasts.
Li Haomiao couldn't help but sigh when he saw this. Even if they escaped from the 800-mile Huangchuan Icefield, how many people could survive?
There are people who practice martial arts, but there are few who can become famous and activate their blood.
Moreover, in such an extremely harsh environment, with the desolate wasteland in front and the mining supervision office chasing them behind,
it is difficult.
Xu Yunfan glanced at Fang Mushan's back, and without hesitation, he followed closely behind.
In the field, the fight between the men in black and the supervisors instantly reached a fever pitch.
The men in black were all dressed in jet-black armor, which shone with a cold and hard luster in the dim light. The armor plates collided with each other, making crisp jingling sounds.
This armor not only added a bit of deterrence to them, but also became a solid barrier of defense.
The supervisors swung their long swords and chopped hard, but every time they chopped on the armor, only a few sparks flew out, which could not cause any substantial damage to the men in black.
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