Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2041: 2041: Sea, Land, and Air Forces Arrive
Previously on Invincible Little School Doctor...
Damn it, aren't these fellows usually adversaries? How come they've united today?
Ye Haochuan cursed internally as he fled at top speed.
The demonic beasts in pursuit, a mix of tiger wolves and magic bulls, had initially been few in number. However, as his flight continued, more and more joined the chase, their thundering steps causing the very earth to tremble.
This gathering could certainly be classified as a minor beast horde.
Furthermore, the cultivation of these demonic beasts was formidable. The weakest were at the Early Stage of Immortal Transformation, and the colossal rhino was even at the Mid-Stage of Immortal Transformation.
As they charged onward, rocks and trees alike were pulverized, offering no impediment to their progress.
Had the behemoth rhino not lacked swiftness, Ye Haochuan would have been overtaken long ago.
Initially, Ye Haochuan had intended to make his way toward the mountain peak he had selected. Now, however, that plan seemed like a distant dream, and he could only desperately run for his life.
Nevertheless, the area impacted by this frenzied chase and desperate escape widened, drawing in additional demonic beasts that had not initially taken notice of Ye Haochuan.
Blast it, if this persists, it's a miracle if I don't perish!
Ye Haochuan was already consumed by extreme anxiety. If he continued this frantic pace, the moment he encountered a swift demonic beast, escape would be impossible.
Yet, he dared not halt his sprint; doing so would permit the encircling demonic beasts to close in, sealing his doom.
What course of action should I take?> Ye Haochuan's thoughts raced, desperately seeking a resolution to this dire predicament.
The demonic beasts were tracking his scent, and even attempts to mask his presence proved futile in shaking them off.
Unable to devise a viable escape, Ye Haochuan resigned himself to continued flight. In his panicked flight, he had lost all sense of direction.
The relentless exertion took a severe toll on his stamina, and before long, he was compelled to reduce his pace.
The pursuing demonic beasts, possessing superior natural running abilities and higher cultivation realms than Ye Haochuan, did not falter in their speed. Soon, they were less than a hundred meters behind him.
Roar~
From an unknown demonic beast, a roar erupted, summoning a dark vortex that hurtled towards Ye Haochuan.
Damn, this is sheer cowardice! If you have the courage, face me one-on-one!
Ye Haochuan seethed internally, yet was forced to quickly evade the attack.
This evasive maneuver further hampered his speed, drawing him perilously close to the beast horde.
Gosh, I'm truly in trouble now!
A sense of despair began to take root in Ye Haochuan's heart, acknowledging that if he were enclosed by these demonic beasts, his fate would be sealed.
A cliff?
Ye Haochuan's gaze unexpectedly fell upon the precipice ahead, a peculiar premonition stirring within him.
As expected, when the protagonist faces dire straits, a cliff invariably appears, and a leap into the abyss rarely results in death, perhaps even heralding a stroke of good fortune!
Whether fueled by self-deprecating humor or a genuine belief in such narrative conventions, a spark of hope ignited within Ye Haochuan.
He swiftly reached the cliff's edge and, as anticipated, observed a wide river flowing far below.
Incredible, this plot twist, I must admit its classic execution!
Ye Haochuan quipped, launching himself off the cliff.
The tigers, leopards, and rhinos halted at the precipice, their frustrated roars echoing into the abyss.
Ye Haochuan let out a hearty laugh, contemplating if he truly embodied the protagonist, blessed with such an overwhelming aura of luck?
The river below the cliff had saved him from certain death, aligning perfectly with the narrative, and he wondered if some hidden treasure truly lay beneath the cascading waters.
Hiss~
While lost in thought, a sudden hiss from the depths below pierced the air.
He swiftly turned his head to investigate, and the sight that greeted him nearly sent his soul fleeing his body.
Within the river below, innumerable bloodthirsty maws lay in wait, seemingly poised to engulf Ye Haochuan the moment he plunged in.
The demonic beasts inhabiting this watery realm possessed cultivation levels no less potent than those on the cliffside. Moreover, judging by their sheer numbers, they far outnumbered their terrestrial counterparts.
Damn it, how could I have overlooked this crucial detail?
Ye Haochuan was filled with profound regret.
Long ago, during his time in Shuanghua County, he had learned that the rivers of the Immortal Realm were far removed from those of the Lower Realm, presenting not only greater expansibility but also amplified peril.
This danger stemmed from countless formidable demonic beasts, beyond his wildest imaginings. These creatures, vastly superior to their land-dwelling kin, were significantly more potent, though their aquatic nature somewhat mitigated their catastrophic potential against human cultivators.
However, any human cultivator foolish enough to venture into their domain would undoubtedly face annihilation.
Alas, Ye Haochuan now stood on the precipice of becoming one such victim, entangled in their deadly embrace.
At this critical juncture, a bone-chilling cold enveloped Ye Haochuan, his very spirit seemingly drained away.
No, I cannot surrender now, for that would be my certain demise!
Ye Haochuan's mind suddenly cleared, and the Halberd of Heaven and Earth materialized before him.
Boom~
Despite the damage to its blade, the halberd remained a Divine Weapon, slicing into the cliff face with the ease of cleaving through soft tofu.
Ye Haochuan gripped the halberd firmly and hauled himself upward, positioning himself on its shaft.
Whew~
Gazing upon the ravenous maws that swarmed the river below and the ceaseless roars echoing from above, Ye Haochuan exhaled a prolonged sigh of relief. It had been an age since he last relished the thrill of a near-death escape.
Screech~
A piercing eagle’s cry suddenly rent the air from a distance.
“Blast it all, this has escalated into a full-blown spectacle!”
A cold sweat broke out on Ye Haochuan’s brow as he hastily glanced backward.
In the sky, four to five gryphons, creatures with the bodies of lions and heads of eagles, beat their colossal wings, rapidly closing in on him.
“Are you kidding me? The forces of sea, land, and air have all converged. How on earth am I supposed to survive this?” Ye Haochuan lamented inwardly.
Fortunately, his quick thinking allowed him to formulate a plan swiftly.
“Nine-Tailed Sword Qi!”
In an instant, the majestic apparition of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox materialized upon the small halberd shaft. As the Nine-Tailed Phantom took form, nine ethereal tail-swords darted forth. However, these were not aimed at the terrestrial, aquatic, or aerial beasts, but rather at the seemingly impenetrable cliff face.
The unfortunate, “unoffending” cliffside now bore the brunt of Ye Haochuan’s fury, as if it had personally insulted his ancestors. It endured a relentless onslaught of attacks.
Ye Haochuan himself did not cease his efforts, his Divine Concealment Sword a blur in his hand. As a Divine Weapon, the Divine Concealment Sword possessed unparalleled sharpness, effortlessly cleaving through the mountain’s rocky strata as if slicing through soft tofu.
In mere moments, a tunnel, approximately one meter in diameter, was gouged into the cliffside. The passage scarcely extended two meters inward when the Cockatrice Gryphons descended. One gryphon thrust its formidable beak into the opening, attempting to savagely peck Ye Haochuan to death. Alas, the gryphon’s head proved far too large to fit, leaving it comically, yet dangerously, stuck.
Seizing this critical moment, Ye Haochuan plunged his sword into the gryphon’s left eye.
A piercing howl of agony erupted from the gryphon as it thrashed wildly, causing the nascent cave to fracture slightly. The gryphon managed to wrench its head free, but its rage now palpable, it began savagely pecking at the rock wall adjacent to the tunnel entrance.
The unyielding stones were no match for the beast’s beak, quickly crumbling into a chaotic mess. It became evident that the gryphon intended to enlarge the tunnel, thereby gaining access to peck Ye Haochuan to death within.
“Damn it, this creature is far too cunning!”
Ye Haochuan marveled at its intelligence, hastily urging the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox to continue its excavation deeper into the cliff.