Looking at the bewildered expressions on the two women's faces, Du Yu continued, "The Dust Spirit Deer could definitely catch up to them, but they suddenly split up and ran in different directions.

I felt something was wrong, so I stopped."

The whole process described by Du Yu was filled with an eerie feeling.

There was even a hint of horror, making Li Mengnan's hair stand on end: "Did you have a hallucination? Du Yu, are you sure the Cold Qi didn't invade your brain? Please be very careful..."

Lin Shiwei suddenly spoke up, interrupting Li Mengnan's words: "Did you see their faces?"

Du Yu paused for a moment, meticulously recalling, and finally shook his head: "No, it was too dark..."

As he spoke, Du Yu asked in his mind, "Little Fen Yang? Did you see that too just now?"

"Yes, yes, I saw it. Those two people were so strange~"

Lin Shiwei whispered, "Maybe they were Demon Beasts that can take human form, like the Water Charm Illusion Spirit."

"That doesn't seem right, wee sister," Li Mengnan muttered, "Water Charm Illusion Spirit should be attacking us, why would it run away? And being so close to the tree wall, the Cold Beast should have been pierced to death."

"Let's go, we shouldn't speculate recklessly." Du Yu said as he spoke, in this world shrouded in gray fog, it was already eerie enough, and suddenly there was a ghost story like this.

This horrible place, Du Yu didn't want to stay a minute longer!

Who knows if those two bizarre soldiers would come back and quietly follow the group?

If Du Yu's physical condition wasn't poor, he really should use the Eye of Burning Sun to look around.

But Du Yu could only see for 1 or 2 seconds, and after seeing through the mist, there would be a period of weakness, obviously not a wise move in such an environment.

"Yes, let's hurry up and go." Lin Shiwei grabbed the deer antler with one hand, "Since the tree leaf wall provides us with security, I think we can speed up!"

"Okay!"

Meanwhile, at the entrance to the Demon Spirit Realm gate.

The street was brightly lit.

Squads of troops stood in formation, their imposing presence silent as a grave.

More squads, taking advantage of the brief moment when the tree branches spread, quickly rushed into the Demon Spirit Realm, completely ignoring the Cold Qi hitting them in the face, charging forward relentlessly!

They too were racing against the Cold Qi that surged out, as soon as the front of the teams entered, endless branches quickly sealed the opening.

"Next team, next team! Hurry, prepare!" Rough voices sounded one after another, orderly formations, another team of Demon Spirit Soldiers quickly stepped up to the entrance gate.

However, just as the soldiers were getting in position, the tree wall suddenly parted again.

"They came out, finally out!"

In the midst of cheering and sobbing, a team of soldiers emerged from the dust and cold qi, bringing with them over ten Practitioners.

Gray fog spilled out at the gate in an instant.

Waiting medics rushed forward, taking one person with them, swiftly moving away from the gate.

"Name!" The soldiers stepped forward briskly, checking the entry list.

"Stop crying, you're safe now. Did anyone accidentally inhale the Cold Qi?"

"North gate send another squad, east gate send two, move now!"

The eastern side of the gate was in chaos as more orderly formations on the west side stood immovable, silent as the grave.

"Attention, open the gate!"

Swish...

The tree branches at the gate parted again, thick Cold Qi surged out madly, squads of soldiers, their expressions determined, plowed headlong into it.

Screech~

Suddenly, a piercing horse cry echoed from the sky.

In an instant, everyone looked up.

As the massive entity charged downward, its massive spectral body quietly shattered and melded into a woman's forehead.

A woman in a shimmering gown gracefully descended:

"Ancient Pine Tower, Yang Qingqing."

"Master Qing." Several soldiers quickly stepped forward.

"Master Qing, your disciple hasn't come out yet. Command hopes you can assist us, Zone 5 - Twin Trees desperately needs your help."

"Hmm." Yang Qingqing showed no emotion and strode forward.

"Master Qing, please bring your equipment, we'll be in contact at any time."

Yang Qingqing casually put on invisible headphones, without pausing, heading directly for the tree wall.

Under the astonished eyes of the crowd, the pervasive Cold Fog rapidly retreated.

Everywhere Yang Qingqing passed was clear and bright.

"The situation with the Twin Trees is gradually stabilizing, our people have righted and replanted the trees, working to further stabilize them."

The soldiers quickly caught up, reporting rapidly: "But the soldiers can't work in there for long, our Demon Breath is one-time use, cycling too fast, you need to head to Zone Five - Twin Trees immediately..."

Yang Qingqing finally halted, standing before the tree leaf wall: "Open the gate."

"Next team, follow Master Qing in!" The soldiers quickly raised their hand to signal, "Open the gate!"

Swish.

The layers of branches and leaves billowed once more, only this time, no Cold Qi rushed out.

But the moment Yang Qingqing was supposed to step forward, she stood frozen in place.

And it wasn't just her; the soldiers behind her also widened their eyes.

In front, a young man riding a Dust Spirit Deer, holding a torch, was illuminating the path ahead...

"Master Qing?"

Du Yu's voice trembled slightly.

He had never even dreamed of such a beautiful scene.

Behind Du Yu was a gray fog-enveloped, crisis-ridden abyss, nothing less than boundless depth!

But in front of him, countless soldiers formed ranks, brightly illuminated.

And there was a familiar graceful silhouette, long dress billowing, quietly standing.

It was like... like she was there to take him home.

In this moment, the icy frost on Yang Qingqing's face finally began to soften.

For her, the journey from Ancient Pine Tower to Shiyan City was an incredibly grueling trek.

She had a prized protégé.

A disciple who brought her countless surprises and filled her with longing.

Yet she had sent that disciple into the mire with her own hands.

On the grueling road, Yang Qingqing had already prepared for the worst, yet when she stood before the tree wall...

Not too early, not too late, just right.

He stood there, calling her name with surprise on his face.

Yang Qingqing slowly raised her hand, stroked Du Yu's cheek: "You're okay."

Under the watchful eyes of the soldiers, Du Yu's expression turned a bit awkward, he slightly lowered his head and whispered, "Yes."

Yang Qingqing noticed Du Yu's embarrassment, she put down her hand and looked aside.

Lin Shiwei and Li Mengnan were present, they dismounted their deer, greeted respectfully.

At their feet gathered a group of fear-stricken, shivering Demon Beasts.

"Maa~" The Cloud Brocade Lamb nudged the Thunderlight Leopard's feet, bleating softly.

The Blade Rock Monkey hid behind Bai Lu's Snow Hoof, nervously looking around.

No need for extra questions, Yang Qingqing could imagine how dangerous and arduous the disciples' journey was.

Behind her, a soldier who had been assigned tasks with Yang Qingqing, couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

This lad, truly worthy of being Master Qing's disciple!

While others were barely taking care of themselves, struggling and waiting for the army's rescue, listen to all the cries outside, haven't there been enough?

The soldier had never seen such a sight, someone actually rescuing an entire squad of Demon Beasts!

And it was composed of different species, different natured Demon Beasts, combined into a large team!

In the army, some soldiers were known as Saviors. And this young man in front of him seemed more like a real Savior!

Yang Qingqing turned to look at the soldier behind her: "Let my disciple stand guard here, his constitution is similar to mine, he can prevent the Cold Qi from rushing out."

The soldier nodded repeatedly.

Du Yu: "Master Qing, are you going to?"

"I'll go take a look under the tree, you wait for me at the gate."

Du Yu: "Should I go with you?"

"No need, you stay here, stay with the soldiers, the battlefield is not yet a place for you." Yang Qingqing said as she passed by Du Yu.

"Oh right, Master Qing!" Du Yu suddenly grabbed Yang Qingqing's arm.

"Hmm?" Yang Qingqing turned to look.

Du Yu hastily said, "On the way back, I encountered two mysterious people, dressed in camouflage, looking like soldiers.

But they ignored my pleas for help, when they first saw our team, they immediately ran into the gray fog."

"What?" A soldier stepped forward quickly, pulling Du Yu aside, "Where did you meet them? Quickly, tell me in detail!"

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