"Boss, it's so dark. And chilly."
Fatty was the first to break the silence.
As Fatty finished speaking, Zhang Tian also felt a sense of crisis.
"Not good! Everyone disperse quickly!"
Zhang Tian shouted loudly the moment he sensed that aura.
Following Zhang Tian's voice, everyone scrambled to scatter outwards with all their might.
The next moment, the previously calm space was suddenly filled with a violent explosion.
The sound of the explosion caused the surrounding walls to tremble.
"Holy shit, what's going on?"
Fatty was completely bewildered and didn't dare to stop.
Zhang Tian waved his hand, and a golden talisman flew into the sky.
A flash of golden light appeared.
As the surroundings were illuminated again, Zhang Tian and the others looked forward.
Upon seeing the scene before them, everyone's jaws dropped.
Their eyes were filled with disbelief.
Before them, Zhang Qilin was holding the Black Gold Ancient Saber, his eyes flickering with a faint glow.
He was connected to a peculiar aura.
A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of Fatty and Hu Bayi.
"Boss, are you crazy? Second Brother is attacking us."
Fatty said in disbelief.
As he spoke, he rubbed his eyes with his hands.
After confirming he wasn't mistaken, Fatty looked utterly astonished.
Zhang Tian and Shirley Yang appeared less surprised.
They had already speculated in that direction before, and the current situation was within their expectations.
Looking at the strange aura emanating from Zhang Qilin, Zhang Tian seemed to understand something.
"What's going on?"
Hu Bayi looked at Zhang Tian blankly.
Zhang Tian's gaze flickered between the old woman sitting on the ground and Zhang Qilin.
"I get it. The symbiotic system isn't just between people or connected animals. Bloodlines can most likely be involved too!"
"If we consider this, the curse on Qilin was most likely set up through bloodline inheritance!"
Zhang Tian exclaimed.
A spark flashed in his eyes.
Zhang Tian finally understood the reason for the curse within Zhang Qilin's body.
If this were the case, the curse could be dispelled through bloodline purification.
This way, the Zhang family's curse could be lifted.
Allowing them to break free from their identity as guardians of the Queen Mother of the West.
And Zhang Qilin's amnesia could also be cured.
With this thought, Zhang Tian finally found a potential solution.
"However, Zhang Qilin is clearly controlled now, and self-purification through bloodline is probably impossible."
"The Fiery Essence within the Mu Chen Pearl can purify and dispel the curse's aura. Perhaps these can also have an effect on Zhang Qilin."
Zhang Tian thought of the Mu Chen Pearl he had used to break the Queen of Jing Jue's curse.
But Zhang Tian was unsure if the Mu Chen Pearl's power could dissolve a curse hidden within a bloodline.
Furthermore, injecting Fiery Essence into a bloodline was an extremely dangerous act in itself.
This meant Zhang Qilin would have to endure immense peril.
Just as Zhang Tian was contemplating this.
Suddenly, not far away, Zhang Qilin's hand moved sharply.
The next moment, countless black blades swept towards them.
Zhang Tian and the others dodged frantically.
Simultaneously, Zhang Tian pondered if there was any countermeasure.
"What do we do now? If he keeps attacking, this won't work."
Hu Bayi's hoarse voice was heard.
His gaze was fixed on Zhang Tian.
Zhang Tian frowned slightly.
It seemed there was only one way left.
However, Zhang Tian was also unsure if the Mu Chen Pearl would be effective in this situation.
"Should I give it a try?"
Zhang Tian thought to himself. Without further hesitation, he spoke directly to Hu Bayi.
"Old Hu, Fatty, you two hold him off."
"I'll find a way."
Zhang Tian shouted.
After Zhang Tian finished speaking, Fatty and Hu Bayi nodded, exchanged a look, and charged forward with their respective weapons.
"Second Brother, you attacked first, apologies."
Fatty yelled and swung his saber down.
"Bang bang bang."
As Fatty's saber met Zhang Qilin's, a powerful force erupted, creating shockwaves around them.
Hu Bayi didn't hesitate either. At some point, he had already appeared behind Zhang Qilin.
Hu Bayi's peach wood sword continuously struck out, and Zhang Qilin's Black Gold Ancient Saber constantly parried their attacks.
It was important to remember that Zhang Qilin's current cultivation level had reached the Breaking Core stage.
Although Hu Bayi and the others were at the Inner Core stage, there was still a gap in strength.
As the attacks landed, Fatty and Hu Bayi gradually found themselves at a disadvantage.
Shirley Yang was carefully examining the surroundings.
Shirley Yang was responsible for checking the terrain, while Zhang Tian and the others focused on subduing Zhang Qilin first.
Seeing that Fatty and Hu Bayi were starting to struggle, Zhang Tian took out the Mu Chen Pearl.
The Mu Chen Pearl emitted a faint fiery red aura, resembling a burning flame.
Seizing the opportune moment, Zhang Tian lunged forward towards Zhang Qilin.
"Boss, you're finally here! Even though it was only ten seconds, Fatty really couldn't hold on. Second Brother is too fierce. Fatty's hands are aching."
Fatty waved his hand, his tiger's mouth throbbing with pain.
If Fatty wasn't a body cultivator, his situation would have been dire.
Hu Bayi's hands already bore several scratches.
Given Zhang Qilin's immense strength and Hu Bayi's lack of body cultivation, his endurance was remarkable.
"Alright, leave it to me here."
Zhang Tian nodded.
With a wave of his hand, a whisk appeared in his grip.
The whisk transformed into a great saber, and Zhang Tian charged forward.
His movement was like lightning.
"Boom!"
Zhang Qilin's speed was not slow either, given his strength.
As their weapons clashed, Fatty and Hu Bayi were sent flying backward.
The powerful shockwave kicked up the surrounding sand and dust.
The old woman who had been sitting cross-legged was also blown away.
She fell to the ground, and while everyone was distracted, her stiff body gradually softened.
Shirley Yang, who was searching for useful items nearby, was also knocked away by the sudden impact.
Shirley Yang landed against the wall.
Suddenly, a dull thud was heard.
Shirley Yang stood up and looked at the wall.
"This place is hollow."
Shirley Yang's eyes lit up, and a hint of joy filled her heart.
She was very familiar with such sounds; they were not typical of solid objects.
Conversely, places that produced such sounds were likely hollow.
With this realization, Shirley Yang began searching for a mechanism on the wall.
Meanwhile, on Zhang Tian's side.
Zhang Tian's attacks and Zhang Qilin's Black Gold Ancient Saber continued to clash.
Zhang Tian was not using his full strength.
If he were to exert his full power, Zhang Tian would have to use the Blue Lightning.
Zhang Tian did not wish to use a killing blow against Zhang Qilin.
However, the controlled Zhang Qilin was not as Zhang Tian expected.
Seeing the stalemate, Zhang Qilin didn't hesitate. The Black Gold Ancient Saber sliced open his palm.
Bright red blood flowed from his palm, and a scarlet hue appeared on the Black Gold Ancient Saber.
Clearly, he showed no mercy!