Immortal Supreme: Sovereign of the Grand Dao

225  Encounter in the Ancient Battlefield Forbidden Zone

The Beard Gang Brothers, with their bearded faces furrowed in concern, argued fervently.

"Can this thing even be trusted! That spirit beast can snap a Martial Emperor Realm Cultivator in half!"

"The words on the Map implies that only from the Martial Ancestor Realm and above can sense us."

"Implies?"

The Philia and Toki, expressed reservations.

The girl held the map in her hands, and she was a bit uncertain.

The reason was because of how randomly she and her brother had found the map in the woods.

'Will it be as reliable as it claims.'

'Although it's already shielding us from the senses of the Spirit Beasts, if we advance further, that might not be the case.'

The debate echoed through the ancient forest, each voice carrying a distinct tone of urgency or caution.

"I think we should leave and come back another time."

"Another time? What if someone gets it before us?"

"That's right but we are the only ones with the map."

"Yeah, but what if there is more than one map?"

The tension in the air was palpable, and Arthur, concealed within the shadows, observed with keen interest.

The lady, her gaze fixed on the map, spoke with a firmness that betrayed a hidden resolve. "The map's concealment is our key. I believe it is going to work. We should press forward. The treasure lies within, and we have come too far to turn back now."

'I can't back out now. The treasure there might be the only chance to escape their pursuits and turn things around for us.'

'Especially since...'

A few of the Beard Gang Brothers nodded in agreement, swayed by the conviction in her words.

However, dissent lingered among others who harbored doubts about the reliability of the map.

Arthur, hidden and listening, weighed the dynamics of the group.

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Their decisions held the promise of discovery or the peril of the unknown but unlike them he wasn't worried and quite frankly he didn't care.

As far as he was concerned, any treasures there is as good as his.

At this moment the serpent spirit beast suddenly opened it's eyes.

"Oh no, it's awake!"

A misstep by one of its members shattered the delicate balance of concealment.

The unfortunate soul had stepped on a slippery substance, inadvertently leaving the protective range of the concealment array.

*Hiss!*

The serpent caught sight of him immediately.

"Get back into the concealment!" Kevin shouted at the man.

The man immediately scurried in fear and entered the concealment and he immediately vanished from the serpent's sight.

'Hmm? Where'd that human go?' the serpent was confused.

'Foolish humans how dare you play with this King!'

*Hiss!*

In the sudden breach, the Giant Serpent stirred from its slumber, hissing loudly as it released a formidable aura.

Panic seized the Beard Gang members as they hurriedly pulled their comrade back into the concealment.

The serpent, now agitated and confused, lashed out, attacking randomly in response to the perceived threat.

Arthur and the trio observed the chaotic scene unfold from their concealed vantage point.

"Wait a minute, this is an opportunity!" Philia called out to the fear-striken group.

"It's going to leave the cave entrance to attack and we can use this opportunity to maneuver to behind it!"

Alvin nodded quickly, "That's right! It's already proven that it can't sense us so what's there to be afraid of?"

The group seized the opportunity and swiftly maneuvered behind the serpent, slipping into the mouth of the cave.

Following suit, Arthur and the trio trailed behind, entering the cave's mysterious depths.

As they ventured further, they arrived at a peculiar section of the cave where all light seemed to vanish.

Darkness enveloped them, creating an eerie atmosphere.

"It's so cold," the little boy complained as he exhaled cold air.

Aixen, communicating silently with Arthur, revealed that this was a place saturated with extreme Yin power—coldness and death.

"With the Extreme Yin Power, this must have been a burial ground of counties powerful experts," Aixen said

"I see, then there might be ancient treasure here after all," Arthur nodded.

"If this place is really full of it, them these guys will get invaded by the extreme Yin ki too. That's a concentration of dark essence energy that they may not be able to withstand at their current level," Aixen added.

"Moreover, their shield can't last for long in this place."

The Beard Gang group, unaware of the extreme Yin environment, pressed on.

However, in a sudden turn of events, their concealment shattered, exposing them to the serpent's senses.

"Oh no! The concealment expired?!" One of them exclaimed.

Soon they sensed a powerful aura pressing on them.

The spirit beast was coming for them!

The panicked group raced blindly through the cavern's passages, seeking refuge from both the serpent and the oppressive darkness.

Arthur and the trio, experienced and composed, navigated the treacherous terrain with agility.

The group's escape echoed in the cavern, the sound reverberating against the cave walls.

The serpent, undeterred, pursued relentlessly, its senses honed to the scent of prey.

'How dare invade my territory!' the serpent hissed angrily.

In the midst of the chaos, Arthur couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this cave than met the eye.

The extreme Yin power added a layer of complexity, heightening the urgency of the group's escape.

Even Suo Hao didn't forsee such an encounter so there was still a small amount of yin ki that penetrated Arthur's protective array.

But luckily, Aixen was able to shield them with the power of the Nine Heavens Palace which had recovered some of its strength.

The Beard Gang group, their concealment now shattered, faced the dual threats of the serpent and the oppressive darkness.

The dynamics of their treasure hunt had shifted from cautious exploration to a desperate flight for survival.

As the desperate escape led them deeper into the cavern's labyrinth, the group found themselves cornered at a dead end—a cliff with the ominous abyss below.

"Shit! We are at a dead end!"

The relentless serpent closed in, its predatory intent evident in the glint of its eyes.

*Hiss!*

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