Chapter 1478: Want To Join Forces

As Feng Mofeng appeared, a dense crowd of figures could be seen approaching in the distance.

Only then did the toad realize the situation, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. He silently berated himself for his earlier greed. But before he could dwell on it, the black-clad young man charged forward with his sword without a word. Gritting his teeth, the toad gripped his massive trident tightly and used his bulky frame to clear a path!

The two, who had been at each other's throats moments ago, now fought side by side like vanguards, sweeping through the enemy ranks. The trident swung wide and fierce, while the sword's light was impenetrable. Their coordination was surprisingly seamless!

Even Feng Mofeng struggled to handle their combined assault!

Yi Feng, protected behind them by the snail, found himself completely shielded—no weapon could get close!

Seeing this.

Feng Mofeng's eyes turned vicious. With a forceful stomp, he lunged toward Yi Feng, aiming to strike from behind!

Once again, he targeted the weak point, resorting to his usual underhanded tactics!

The toad and the black-clad young man were furious, but they were surrounded by numerous Tianyuan Sect disciples and couldn't break free to help!

As Feng Mofeng's venomous palm strike closed in on Yi Feng, the situation became dire!

The two cursed loudly.

"You old bastard!"

"You dare, you dog!"

Despite their rage and desperate attempts to break through the surrounding sword and blade attacks, they couldn't catch up to Feng Mofeng's retreating figure!

It seemed that strike would severely injure Yi Feng.

But in that split second.

Yi Feng, relying on his deep cultivation, clenched the giant snail tightly and twisted his body to evade. Using his spiritual energy to block the palm strike, the snail seemed to sense his intent, twisting its body to shift its center of gravity and even spitting out a stream of acid!

In less than a breath.

The man and the snail moved in perfect harmony, narrowly dodging the fatal strike and completely neutralizing the palm's force, leaving Yi Feng almost unharmed.

Even more astonishingly, the snail's acid shot hit Feng Mofeng's eyes with pinpoint accuracy, severely injuring him!

After the exchange.

Yi Feng, holding the snail, tumbled into the woods beside the stone steps, while Feng Mofeng clutched his burning eyes, his face wreathed in mist as he howled in agony!

"Ahhh!"

"My eyes!"

As Feng Mofeng flailed wildly, trying to protect his eyes.

The massive trident and sword struck from behind simultaneously, piercing through his body. When the weapons were withdrawn, Feng Mofeng collapsed to the ground, his spiritual energy dissipating and blood spraying everywhere!

In mere moments, he lay still.

The fourth elder of the Tianyuan Sect had fallen!

This turn of events not only stunned the surrounding Tianyuan Sect disciples into retreating but also left the black-clad young man and the toad momentarily dumbfounded.

"That actually worked?!"

They hadn't expected that the sneaky elder would be taken down by an inconspicuous snail's surprise attack. The coordination between Yi Feng and the snail was absurdly seamless!

Seeing Feng Mofeng lifeless and the surroundings cowed.

The black-clad young man gradually regained his composure, helping Yi Feng and the giant snail to their feet. He then glared at Feng Mofeng's corpse and let out a fierce breath of relief!

"That old bastard is finally dead!"

Despite his words, recalling how Feng Mofeng had ambushed the disciples of the New Sword Sect, leading to the deaths of over a dozen beloved members, he still felt a surge of anger and couldn't help but spit in disgust!

"Pah!"

"That scoundrel got off too easy! If I ever meet him in the next life, I'll make sure he knows what it's like to be the sneaky one!"

The toad, though not fully understanding the words, had witnessed Feng Mofeng's despicable nature firsthand and couldn't help but mimic the gesture, spitting as well!

"Hē~tuì!"

To everyone's shock, the toad's spit was thick and copious, completely drenching Feng Mofeng's corpse.

The surrounding disciples recoiled in disgust, but the black-clad young man felt a surge of satisfaction and couldn't help but praise the toad!

"Great shot, brother! That spit was almost as impressive as mine!"

Though the compliment wasn't exactly flattering, the young man had just saved the toad, and the toad, realizing this, nodded with a smile.

"Hahaha, you flatter me!"

In just a few words, their misunderstandings melted away, and they grew closer, their relationship becoming increasingly harmonious.

At that moment.

A furious roar echoed from the sky, and several powerful auras descended!

"Tianyuan Sect disciples, kill these traitors!"

"Today, no matter the cost, we must annihilate their souls!"

The roar shook the heavens, awakening thousands of disciples.

The air was thick with killing intent, and the situation grew increasingly dire. Despite the toad and the black-clad young man's formidable combat skills and improved coordination, they were outnumbered. They knew they couldn't afford to be bogged down by the endless waves of Tianyuan Sect disciples.

If they delayed even a few more moments, the sect's top experts would arrive, and their chances of survival would plummet!

In desperation.

The toad gripped his trident, leaned forward, and shouted to the others behind him!

"Quick! Climb onto my back!"

Yi Feng and the young man didn't hesitate, fending off attacks as they pushed the snail onto the toad's back!

In the next moment.

The toad leaped forward, charging into the dense forest on the hillside. His massive form soared several meters, disappearing into the endless expanse of Yandang Mountain.

No matter how hard the pursuing disciples tried, they could only see toppled trees and swirling dust, helplessly watching the strange group vanish from sight.

Even the numerous experts and the Tianyuan Sect leader, who had arrived in the air, could only gnash their teeth in frustration!

Yandang Mountain stretched for hundreds of miles, its dense forests blocking out the sky.

Even they, capable of flying and searching from above, couldn't spot the hidden figures deep within the forest. They could only issue orders, venting their rage!

When they rushed into the treasure vault.

They found the once-stocked cave now only held remnants of its wealth, less than seventy percent remaining. Years of painstaking accumulation had vanished in an instant.

Jin Zhenyuan, the sect leader, roared in fury!

"Order all disciples to search the mountain! Even if we have to turn Yandang Mountain into scorched earth, we must exterminate these traitors!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Amid the panicked crowd, he was hurriedly escorted back to the sect's main hall for recovery.

Before dawn.

The entire Tianyuan City was in chaos. The shocking news of the Tianyuan Sect's treasure vault being looted spread to hundreds of nearby sects, sending shockwaves through the borderlands of the Fire Nation.

...

Half a day later.

The toad, carrying the group, had leaped through the dense forest for over five hundred miles, nearly leaving the Yandang Mountain range. With no pursuers in sight, he finally collapsed, panting heavily.

The others sprawled on the ground, gasping for breath.

After resting for a while, they gradually recovered from the brink of death, though the toad was still breathing heavily, clearly exhausted!

Seeing this, Yi Feng, the black-clad young man, and the snail gathered around, tending to him with concern. The snail's expression showed a hint of guilt, and it lowered its head silently, as if resolving something.

Seeing the toad still struggling, they quickly laid out the treasures they had taken from the vault, placing various healing pills and spiritual treasures before him without hesitation!

But after a while, under their anxious gazes, the toad slowly rolled over, leaning against a century-old tree and sitting up. He then said leisurely.

"Ha..."

"I ate too much. I need to rest a bit."

His words nearly made the others collapse in disbelief!

The black-clad young man laughed in exasperation, pulling out a jar of wine from his storage ring and tossing it at the toad!

"Damn it!"

"Here I was, worried sick, and you're just stuffed! Drink some of this to settle your stomach, or you might end up vomiting!"

"Who told you to eat so many spiritual herbs and treasures? It'd be a waste if you threw them up!"

Though his words were harsh, there was genuine concern in his tone.

The toad didn't bother arguing, catching the small wine jar with a smile. In his massive hands, the jar looked like a tiny cup.

With a slurp, he downed the entire jar.

This sight.

Not only made the black-clad young man burst into laughter, but even Yi Feng couldn't hold back, and the usually quiet snail trembled with mirth.

"Hahaha..."

As the saying goes, adversity brings people together.

After their initial friction and surviving a life-and-death ordeal, the two humans and two beasts, meeting for the first time, grew to appreciate each other more. Their personalities clicked, and as they drank and chatted, their bond deepened.

When the toad and the snail introduced themselves, the black-clad young man's smile widened.

"My name is Er Pang."

"I'm Da Bai..."

"Pfft, hahaha! Er Pang, what a name! It suits you perfectly!"

The toad was a bit annoyed by the laughter, but seeing the young man's cheerful demeanor and the dozens of wine jars at his feet, he wiped the wine from his mouth and let it slide.

"Fine, I'll let it go this time! But don't you dare tell anyone my name, or I'll make you regret it!"

Though they still bickered, the atmosphere was much more relaxed.

Laughter filled the air, and the wine flowed freely.

After a long drinking session and heartfelt conversation.

The toad and the snail learned some of Yi Feng's past, alternating between surprise and sighs of sympathy. Hearing about how Yi Feng and the black-clad young man had met and formed a deep bond, they couldn't help but feel admiration and respect. Their opinion of the young man also improved, seeing him as a loyal and righteous companion.

Yi Feng, in turn, learned that the toad and the snail also had grievances with the Tianyuan Sect. They occasionally caused trouble, taking some treasures as compensation.

At this point.

The black-clad young man perked up, looking at the toad in surprise!

"Wow, so you're into guerrilla tactics too? We're kindred spirits!"

"How about it? Want to team up in the future?"

The unfamiliar term piqued the snail's curiosity.

The toad set down his small wine cup, looking puzzled.

"What's guerrilla tactics?"

Hearing this, the black-clad young man and Yi Feng exchanged a smile.

Then, the young man began to explain with vivid enthusiasm. As the sun set, the two humans and two beasts grew more engrossed in their conversation. The forest echoed with exclamations of realization, and their laughter grew even more carefree...