He was always calm in the face of major events.
After so many life-and-death experiences, Mengqi had barely reached this state. Compared to the panic-stricken Huangfu Fei and her daughter, he still maintained the most basic calmness.
After thinking this in his heart, Mengqi lowered his voice and said, "Don't be nervous. The forest is vast. Even if Mr. Xiyue doesn't care about the price, it will take a long time. There is still a chance."
"Find a deep underground cave to hide in?" This was the subconscious thought that flashed through Huangfu Fei's mind, and she blurted it out.
As long as they hid deep enough, the destruction of the forest wouldn't affect them. Mr. Xiyue wouldn't plow the ground, would he? If that was the case, there might be a natural disaster, and it would be easy to escape.
Boom!
There was another loud noise, this time a little closer. The snow on the trees froze and fell, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Mengqi listened attentively while shaking his head to reject Huangfu Fei's suggestion. "Where can we find such a deep cave in such a short time?"
Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu often came to this forest to play, but they only skimmed the surface and didn't know much about it.
They looked at each other and couldn't remember a similar cave. Besides, when the forest was destroyed, Mr. Xiyue would definitely search for such a place first.
"Taoist Qingyuan, what should we do?" Mrs. Huangfu had no choice but to look at Mengqi expectantly.
Mengqi pressed his left hand down and said in a low and unhurried voice, "Let's listen first."
The roars of the demonic beasts and animals continued, but none of them could shake Master Xiyue. He still hovered high in the air, his eyes indifferent and covered with a layer of silver. Moonlight shone brightly around him, competing with the winter sun for brilliance.
Seeing Mengqi's calm performance, Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu seemed to be infected with an inexplicable confidence. Even though they were still at a loss, at least they didn't lose control and run away or hide blindly.
"Boom! Boom!" Mengqi's Ear Apertures were operating at full force. With the help of the sound and the tremors of the earth, he was able to determine the specific location. Gradually, an aerial view of the snowfield and the forest emerged in his mind. On the map, there were constantly black spots that represented destruction, and the development trend had a clear pattern.
No matter who it was, when he did a lot of repetitive things, he always tended to be monotonous. It seemed to be done casually, but in fact, there was a certain unchanging principle. For example, if the place where Mengqi and the others entered the forest was the horizontal line, Mr. Xiyue would start from the place where the horses might have stopped running. He would first destroy two places horizontally, then return to the original point, and then develop vertically upwards. Again, there were two squares. As long as one area was completely destroyed, he would repeat the previous action.
As the picture became clearer, Mengqi suddenly had a bold idea. He said in a deep voice, "Let's go back the way we came."
"Huh?" Huangfu Fei was shocked.
"Trust me." Time was of the essence, and Mengqi had no time to explain.
His confident and calm performance made Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu calm down a little. They nodded in agreement and were about to follow.
Anyway, there was too much of a gap between their strength. The only person they could rely on was Taoist Qingyuan. Whatever he said, they would do.
Before the two of them could use their Lightness Skill, Mengqi put away his sword and saber and approached them. Carrying one in each hand, he turned into a phantom and silently wandered through the forest.
If Mr. Xiyue knew the Kung Fu of Heaven and Earth, or could see through the cover of the forest, he would not have chosen such a time-consuming and laborious method. Therefore, as long as they had good body movements, didn't cause too much noise, didn't enter the open space in the forest, and didn't rush out of the forest, he wouldn't find them!
Although it was said to go back the way they came, in fact, it was completely different. Except for the same direction, Mengqi chose to go in a straight line this time. He didn't care about leaving any traces because Mr. Xiyue would destroy them anyway.
"Boom!" The sound of destruction was getting closer and closer. Mengqi suddenly stopped and stood still.
"According to the law, I should go up instead of forward …" He held his breath and murmured to himself. His heartbeat quickened slightly. He was a little perturbed and nervous.
If he didn't take Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu with him, it wouldn't be dangerous for him to hide from Mr. Xiyue with his strength and items. Now, he had to take the risk.
Mengqi's current position was likely to receive Mr. Xiyue's next wave of attack. If he changed the law, he could only risk his life to take the blow and then throw Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu out. It was better for them to be caught than to die. After all, there was still a chance if they were alive. But he had to stop in advance and return to the Immortals World.
As for imitating the Skythrowing Seal, he couldn't draw the Force of Heaven and Earth to make his momentum soar to the sky. How could an expert of the Exterior just stand there to show off?
Moreover, Mr. Xiyue had to test Meng Qi when he didn't know his strength.
"Boom!"
The power of the Exterior pressed down on the surrounding forest. The sense of destruction was dozens of feet away. The airflow was tumbling, bringing down layers of ice and layers of snow. It was a vast expanse of whiteness.
"It's still following the law!" Mengqi was overjoyed. His forehead was already covered in a layer of cold sweat. He had been really uneasy before.
He put down Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu, then hurriedly took out the "Blindfold Leaf" and signaled them to come closer with his eyes.
The "Blindfold Leaf" could hide one's breath and figure within a certain range. It was difficult for those below the Fourth-fold Heaven of the Exterior to see it!
At the moment of life and death, Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu had no time to be shy. They moved closer to Mengqi from both sides.
"Boom!" The "Blindfold Leaf" was broken. Mengqi felt an invisible giant leaf wrap around the three of them.
"Boom!"
The sound of destruction exploded a little further away.
"Now!" Mengqi took a light breath and once again carried Huangfu Fei and Mrs. Huangfu. He tiptoed and rushed straight to the edge of the forest.
Outside the forest was the place where the three of them had entered. It was affected by the destruction and cracks several feet deep appeared. The snow melted, revealing black and white, like a scene from the end of the world.
Mengqi aimed at a wider crack in the distance and directly soared into the air from the edge of the forest, like a roc spreading its wings.
Master Xiyue's silver-white eyes coldly looked around the forest to prevent Mengqi and the others from sneaking out.
He divided part of his attention here, but his eyes seemed to be obscured by something strange. He could not see Mengqi's movements!
The distance was too far. Mengqi was about to land on the ground and leave a mark.
Suddenly, he turned in midair. He did not use any force to turn, nor was it a small range shift caused by the collision of genuine Qi. Contrary to common sense, he soared into the air again and glided a long distance, falling directly into the predetermined crack.
The sound of wind penetrated and fell quickly. Mengqi gently kicked into the soil with his left foot, stopping his body and standing stiffly in the crack.
"Boom!"
The place where they had been was destroyed by Master Xiyue's attack. The earth shook and the whiteness deepened. Mengqi silently calculated the interval and hit forward precisely when the ground shook, creating a human-shaped hole. He hid in it to avoid being seen from above.
After hiding against the mud wall, he heard the roar outside. Mengqi breathed a sigh of relief, sweating profusely.
Master Xiyue certainly could not guess that they were not hiding in the forest, but outside. This place would be a blind spot when they searched later!
Huangfu Fei and her daughter also broke out in a cold sweat. In such a situation, they did not dare to speak or breathe heavily. They silently endured, their hearts beating extremely fast.
"Thump, thump, thump." They heard a rhythmic and slow sound. Unconsciously affected by it, their heartbeats slowed down and their nervousness was relieved.
"Taoist Qingyuan's heartbeat?" They looked at Mengqi in astonishment, only to see him looking down at the ground like an old monk in meditation.
Therefore, they took a deep breath and imitated Mengqi, operating the heart sutras and entering the state of internal strength cultivation.
The rumbling sound of destruction gradually faded away, but it was still deafening. The shaking of the earth could be clearly heard.
In contrast to the noise and chaos outside, there was an indescribable tranquility inside.
Before they knew it, the effect of the Blinding Leaf disappeared.
Before they knew it, the entire forest was destroyed.
Master Xiyue flew in the air, searching the ruins within a radius of a hundred miles.
A tyrannical spirit swept across the sky, waking Mengqi up with a start. He immediately felt the distance and the destruction as if it was venting its anger.
"It's finally over …" Mengqi's brows relaxed, but he did not wake Huangfu Fei and her daughter. He waited patiently for a day and a night.
The next day, when the sky was just beginning to brighten, he carried them and left in a scene of doomsday.
…
Hua Yuan City.
Mengqi saw the secret mark left by Redline Lady at the entrance to the city, indicating that Xia Yanyun was a mole. They also reminded Qi Shaochong and Huang Ling. Then, they followed Huangfu Fei's instructions and hid separately. They did not know each other's whereabouts and only waited for Huangfu Fei to contact them.
After entering the city, Mengqi asked Huangfu Fei and her daughter, who were disguised as two men, to stay near the city gate. He found a middleman and rented an ordinary courtyard that was neither in the middle of the city nor in a prosperous area.
After the three of them quietly settled in, Mengqi exhaled and restored his appearance when he first entered the Nine Villages World. He said in a low voice, "Lady Huangfu, Miss Huangfu, lie low for a while and contact Qi Shaochong and the others in a month."
"Okay." After so many things, Huangfu Fei had a subconscious trust in Mengqi's words.
After a pause, she said shyly, "Taoist Qingyuan, I wonder if you are tired from the long journey. I would like to ask you about the Five Thunder Skill and the Heavenly Night Spear Art."
"It's okay. Ask away." Mengqi sighed in his heart. It had finally come.
It was not easy to obtain Dharmakaya moves!
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