Chapter 5: Cooperation Between the Two Groups

Xiang Qing, Xiang Xing, and Xiang Zhong originally thought they were all High Rank Soul Immortals and could easily defeat Qu Yi, Jin Zun, Mu Zun, and Tu Zun. However, after seeing how Qu Yi and his group performed, they realized all four were at the level of One-Star Earth Soul Demons, which naturally filled them with shock. Now, Qu Yi and his group intended to take advantage of them! Xiang Qing’s mood instantly turned icy.

Ignoring the thoughts of Xiang Qing and his companions, Qu Yi turned his attention to the five members of the Hu Wei Adventure Group. “Five fellow cultivators, how did you end up surrounded by these demon wolves?” Qu Yi asked with a smile.

Upon hearing Qu Yi’s words, Long Hu Wei immediately recalled everything that had happened earlier and thought of the High Rank Soul Demon that had lured the wolf pack. “Fellow cultivator, to be honest, we were framed. A High Rank Soul Demon was following us. When it saw those hundred demon wolves approaching, it suddenly appeared and lured them here, causing our Hu Wei Adventure Group to be attacked,” Long Hu Wei shouted angrily.

Hearing this, Qu Yi’s expression also turned angry, seemingly very displeased with what had happened to the Hu Wei Adventure Group. “Brother Hu Wei, do you have any enemies? I don’t think anyone would deliberately frame you,” Qu Yi asked calmly.

Upon hearing this, Long Hu Wei showed various puzzled expressions, his eyes darting as if recalling past events. “Brother, I really can’t think of anyone who would want to harm me. Perhaps that High Rank Soul Demon also came to this grassland for some purpose. It might be afraid that our Hu Wei Adventure Group could ruin its plans, so it tried to kill us using the demon wolves,” Long Hu Wei said with a grim expression.

At that moment, Long Hu Wei realized that he and Qu Yi had just met, and although Qu Yi had saved him earlier, he still couldn’t reveal too much about his background. Qu Yi kept staring at Long Hu Wei and, noticing his changing expressions, knew he had some concerns and couldn’t speak openly. So, Qu Yi didn’t press further.

“Brother Hu Wei, no matter who he is, since he has already framed you, he will likely try to frame you again. Be careful,” Qu Yi said concernfully.

Long Hu Wei was somewhat moved and nodded at Qu Yi.

Then, Qu Yi asked with a smile, “Brother Hu Wei, what mission do you guys from your adventure group have here in the grassland?”

Long Hu Wei was taken aback, not expecting Qu Yi to ask so directly without any hint of awkwardness. Remembering that Qu Yi had saved him earlier, he felt it wasn’t a problem to tell him the truth.

“Brother, our Tiger Might Adventure Group has taken on the task of hunting down the Golden Howling Wolf,” Long Huwei said calmly.
At these words, Qu Yi, Jin Zun, Mu Zun, Tu Zun, Xiang Qing, Xiang Xing, and Xiang Zhong all showed a hint of surprise before smiling.
“Brother Huwei, it seems we’re truly fated to meet. Our True Heroes Adventure Group has also taken on the task of hunting down the Golden Howling Wolf,” Qu Yi said with a smile.
Indeed, the five members of Tiger Might Adventure Group also appeared surprised.
“How about this, Brother Huwei? Since both of our adventure groups have taken on this task, let’s combine forces to hunt down the Golden Howling Wolf together,” Qu Yi suggested immediately, his face smiling as he appeared sincere.
Long Huwei was momentarily stunned before looking at the other four members. Seeing that none of them objected, he turned to Qu Yi.
“Alright, let’s merge our two adventure groups this time. Moreover, I have a proposal: when we encounter the Golden Howling Wolf, let me fight it head-on, and you, True Heroes Adventure Group, can take its body,” Long Huwei said with a smile.
In fact, Long Huwei had founded this adventure group not to covet all the commissions from tasks, but rather to train himself and improve his cultivation.
Qu Yi smiled at Long Huwei, seemingly having guessed his thoughts. Without refusing, he immediately said, “Brother Huwei, if that’s how you put it, I’ll accept right away. Now, let’s go together and find where the Golden Howling Wolf is hiding.”
Hearing Qu Yi’s words, Xiang Qing, Xiang Xing, and Xiang Zhong hesitated for a moment. Although their cultivation levels were not as high as Qu Yi’s group’s, they were full of confidence because they all possessed defensive armor. If they coordinated well, they might still be able to kill the four of Qu Yi. However, they couldn’t be sure—after all, the four of Qu Yi were all first-star Earth Soul Immortals. Though skilled in teamwork, they couldn’t guarantee killing all four of them.
Thus, after showing some hesitation, Xiang Qing and the others ultimately did not express opposition and agreed to Qu Yi’s proposal.
And so, True Heroes Adventure Group and Tiger Might Adventure Group joined forces.
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Tiger Might Adventure Group had already found out that the Golden Howling Wolf lived in the heart of the great grassland, where there was an underground wolf den. In this den lived not only the Golden Howling Wolf, a high-tier Soul Demon wolf, but also some other Soul Demon wolves of lower rank.

At this moment, the twelve members of the two adventure groups, using stealth magic talismans, had already sneaked up near the Underground Wolf Den.
Qu Yi listened quietly to the words of the Artifact God alone.
“Qu Yi, the Underground Wolf Den is a labyrinth—its passages are intertwined and incredibly complex. Various demon wolf clans occupy different areas, and the territory inhabited by the Golden Howling Demon Wolves is in the western part of the underground world.”
“Near the Golden Howling Demon Wolves live a group of Golden-Eyed Demon Wolves, all of whom possess the strength of first-star Earth Soul Demons or above.”
“These demon wolves take turns guarding the entrance to the den. It’s impossible for you to enter silently. Discuss among yourselves and get ready for battle.”
In just a moment, Qu Yi received the Artifact God’s secret guidance and formed a plan in his mind.
Qu Yi looked at the others.
“Everyone, I’ve learned about the situation inside the Underground Wolf Den through my own secret techniques. Now, let’s discuss how to slaughter these demon wolves,” Qu Yi said with a smile, showing no concern about the upcoming battle.
He then told Long Hu Wei, Xiang Qing, and the others about the situation in the Underground Wolf Den.
“What? There are really so many demon wolves in there?”
“Over a thousand Earth Soul Demon-level wolves—how can just a few of us defeat them?”
“Good heavens, things aren’t easy at all. I can feel my blood boiling.”
“Let’s kill as many as we can! This is exactly the kind of fight I like. As a lower-ranked Soul Demon, if I fight against so many demon wolves this time, I should be able to advance in my cultivation.”
“I like it! Why discuss? Let’s just charge in and fight!”
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The members of these two adventure groups were all filled with fighting spirit, radiating a murderous aura, as if those demon wolves were already their subordinates.
“Everyone, it’s good that you’re confident, but you also need to consider your own capabilities. There are over a thousand Earth Soul Demon-level wolves, and once the battle starts, other demon wolves will come to attack us too. Will your magical energy hold up?” Xiang Qing, who had been listening quietly, finally spoke up sternly after everyone stopped talking.
Upon hearing this, their previously high-spirited expressions instantly wilted like eggplants hit by frost.
Qu Yi seemed to have been waiting for Xiang Qing to say this. After he finished speaking, Qu Yi burst into laughter and took out a white jade bottle from his space ring—filled with blood containing the Soul Devouring Bloodline.

“Xiang Qing, you’re overthinking it. I have a way to keep everyone combat-ready. Everyone who’s interested, take a sip of this blood—it won’t be long before you understand what I mean,” Qu Yi said with a smile.
Immediately, Qu Yi lifted the lid of the white jade bottle. A powerful aura of primal energy emanated from it, bringing joy to both body and mind with just one sniff.
“This is…” Long Hu Wei exclaimed in surprise. He quickly sent out a wisp of his demonic essence, drew out a sip of blood from the bottle, and swallowed it.
“Team Leader!” The other four members of Hu Wei’s adventuring party were shocked to see Long Hu Wei drink it without any hesitation.
Long Hu Wei waved his hand, signaling them to stay silent. In truth, he knew very well that since Qu Yi had already saved his life, there was no reason for him to harm him, so he swallowed the blood without hesitation.
As soon as the blood entered his body, Long Hu Wei felt it being instantly refined by his earth-based demonic essence into his own demonic essence.
“Haha, Brother Qu Yi! This blood actually has the same effect as a demonic essence pill—it can immediately replenish my demonic essence!” Long Hu Wei cried out in ecstasy.
The others stared at Qu Yi in astonishment, unable to understand where he got such precious blood.
Soon, aside from Jin Zun, Mu Zun, and Tu Zun, everyone else also took some blood and swallowed it, discovering its amazing effects.
After everyone had tested it, Qu Yi smiled and said, “Everyone, I have plenty of this blood in my space ring. After thinking it over, given the number of demon wolves here, each of us will need to kill a thousand of them to clear out this underground lair. So, I’m giving each of you a bottle of this blood so you won’t have to worry about running out of demonic essence.”
Everyone was overjoyed.
Qu Yi then gave each person a bottle of the blood.
“Alright, now that everyone’s ready, let’s head to the entrance of the wolf lair and start the hunt,” Qu Yi said with a smile after distributing the blood.
Everyone nodded with smiles, filled with fierce fighting passion.
That was the Magic Realm—battle was the life of cultivators.
At the entrance of the underground wolf lair, there were ten demon wolves of the six-star Human Soul Demon level, each two meters tall, with ferocious appearances that intimidated any cultivator trying to enter.
Suddenly, twelve people flew in from the sky. As soon as they arrived at the entrance, they launched a fierce attack using demonic essence spells, killing all ten wolf guardians instantly.
The smell of blood quickly spread everywhere.

Ugh! In the wolf den, the alarm has already sounded.