After the best midday sun had passed, the two women dressed and prepared to await Wen Wen's emergence, ready to follow his commands.
Wen Wen's cultivation was not like the reclusive retreats of martial artists in wuxia novels; he still needed to eat, drink, and attend to bodily needs. Thus, he had to rest every few days, as a balance between work and rest was essential for a longer journey.
Suddenly, the complexions of both women changed. They noticed a massive explosion erupt in the heart of the forest, followed by the pervasive spread of green gas and piercing female screams.
It was then that they also realized a gap had silently appeared in the outer barrier.
"Is this... an attack?" Tao Qingqing asked, slightly stunned.
Hu Youling took a step back, disbelief coloring her words. "It must be. Are they out of their minds to attack here?"
Although the two women were not worried that Wen Wen would be harmed, they knew that if Wen Wen's cultivation was disturbed, he would surely take it out on them.
This might involve whipping them with a lash, striking them with a small wooden plank, or perhaps tying them up and hanging them for a couple of days…
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"Indeed, there are many people from the Disaster Containment Facility here, along with a very high-level formation. This should be an important stronghold of the Disaster Containment Facility, with two elite True Order level guards inside."
Feng Gui Shen nodded with satisfaction, realizing that Ma Songguo and the other three had not lied to him.
The True Order level guards he mentioned referred to Tao Qingqing and Hu Youling.
For a Cataclysm level expert, cultivating a few True Order level subordinates was not difficult, and for Wen Wen at this stage, it was even simpler.
"Do not alarm those two. I will discreetly disrupt this formation first. You four go in and scout the situation."
Upon hearing this, Ma Songguo and the others understood that Feng Gui Shen was treating them as cannon fodder. But there was nothing they could do; after all, they had come willingly.
Feng Gui Shen circled the formation several times without encountering any obstruction, easily locating its core.
"The Disaster Containment Facility has become this lax? It seems their demise is not far off." Su Dan Xiao Shuo Wang
"You four go in. You know what to do. If it's something, take it. If it's a sealed monster, release it. If it's a person being protected, kill them."
"If you encounter anyone you cannot handle, send me a message, and I will rescue you."
Feng Gui Shen then drove Ma Songguo and the four into the barrier, saying words he himself didn't believe.
After all, if a Cataclysm level expert was present, Feng Gui Shen would definitely flee. And if any good items appeared, Feng Gui Shen would certainly try to seize them.
What was most remarkable about Feng Gui Shen was his vigilance. Before anyone else noticed the anomaly with the Grand Sage, he was the first to detect it. Furthermore, he had managed to hide for so long while being pursued by the Disaster Containment Facility.
His location must be absolutely secure; even if several Cataclysm level experts were hiding here, he could easily escape.
A peculiar hawk circled in the clouds. This hawk was Miao Miaomiao.
Within her team, only she could conduct covert observations without alerting Cataclysm level experts.
They had already tracked the movements of Ma Songguo and the others. However, just as they were about to act, they discovered Feng Gui Shen's presence here, so they did not dare to act rashly.
Miao Miaomiao knew what kind of place this was, so she merely sent a notification to Ni Weiya and took no further action. She was very curious to see if Feng Gui Shen, who had been on the run for years, could escape today.
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Entering through the breach in the barrier, Ma Songguo and the four cautiously began their exploration.
This place might hold immense risks, or it might contain enormous gains; everything depended on luck.
They understood Feng Gui Shen's intentions, but they didn't care. Dying here was simply fate; they had endured living like they used to for too long.
These monsters were meant to commit evil deeds, to do wicked things, not to hide in the gutters like rats. This was not their way of life.
If they met their end this time, then so be it. At least this was the way of life they had chosen for themselves.
Those two True Order experts were to the south, so they began their search from the north, trying their best to avoid attracting their attention. Although they were not afraid of fighting them, it was best not to invite unnecessary trouble.
What struck them as odd was that this place was different from what they had imagined; it resembled a resort more than a heavily guarded base.
Not a single guard was visible here, making it difficult to imagine what the Disaster Containment Facility was guarding.
Suddenly, they heard a sound coming from the small lake in the center of the peninsula. They exchanged glances and then rushed towards that location.
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"I am invincible now!"
As Wen Wen opened his eyes, he suddenly exclaimed.
He had dreamt of saying this when he was a child, but he only dared to utter it today.
After all, on Earth today, no one would object to his statement.
After shouting it out, Wen Wen felt incredibly refreshed and invigorated.
Then, he frowned. He sensed that someone had infiltrated the area.
"Never mind, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll spare your lives."
The five years of long cultivation had concluded. Wen Wen now felt confident enough to confront the person on the fifth level, and he was naturally overjoyed.
As soon as he finished speaking, four monsters rushed out, which made Wen Wen pause in surprise.
Ma Songguo ferociously addressed Wen Wen, "You're the only one here. What is the Disaster Containment Facility guarding? Tell me, and I'll spare your life!"
It wasn't that he was overly bold; Wen Wen's current strength far surpassed theirs, so they couldn't perceive his aura at all. In their eyes, Wen Wen appeared to be an ordinary person.
They couldn't sense the strength of a Cataclysm level expert either, but they could feel some pressure. Yet, there was nothing emanating from Wen Wen.
Moreover, Wen Wen's attire at the moment was simple. The Disaster Warden's attire seemed to be just a loose black robe.
"If I'm not mistaken, what the Disaster Containment Facility is guarding should be me," Wen Wen said to the four after thinking for a moment.
Ma Songguo and the other three exchanged glances, their expressions filled with suspicion.
However, they had already reached the center of the peninsula. Besides Wen Wen, they found nothing else. There was nothing hidden above or below, so Wen Wen was likely the only possibility.
"Then come with us. Sister promises she won't hurt you," Mei Lanxin said, giving Wen Wen a seductive wink.
Wen Wen shook his head and replied, "I'm not leaving. I'm having a feast later. Steamed lamb, steamed bear paw, steamed deer tail, roasted mandarin duck..."
Seeing Wen Wen reciting a lengthy list of dishes, Ma Songguo and the four were astonished, and then they became extremely angry. How dare a mere ordinary person play word games with them?
Ma Songguo said to Wen Wen in a deep voice, "I advise you, young man, to conduct yourself properly, to reflect carefully, and not to play these petty tricks!"