Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2079: Taking a Shortcut

Moving with astounding velocity, the Blood Pupil Demon Ape bellowed as it surged forward like an unstoppable force, quickly closing the distance to Ye Haochuan and the others in mere moments.

"No way, could we truly be this unlucky? We were on the verge of escape, only to be thrown back to the starting line?" A shadow of desperation flickered in Xu Wenrui's eyes as he voiced his frustration.

Among their current company, he possessed the highest cultivation level.

He distinctly recalled the ease with which the Blood Pupil Demon Ape had previously overwhelmed him. If even he stood no chance, the others were certainly doomed.

Ye Haochuan's expression was equally grim, yet his primary concern wasn't the immediate threat of the Blood Pupil Demon Ape; it was the advancing horde of demon beasts rapidly closing in from behind.

Damn it, does this Demon King truly regard me with such importance?

Ye Haochuan couldn't help but curse inwardly.

His ruse of feigning an attack to draw attention had apparently been highly effective. Under normal circumstances, such a massive number of demon beasts should not be trailing them here.

Furthermore, judging by the direction from which these beasts were emerging, they were unequivocally pursuing them from the inn.

There was no doubt that the demon beasts had discovered Ye Haochuan and the others' escape and had subsequently amassed a large contingent to give chase.

The Demon King, disregarding the formidable group of cultivators, had dispatched such a vast number of demon beasts after him—Ye Haochuan found himself ambivalent about whether this was fortunate or unfortunate.

"No, we must swiftly dispatch the Blood Pupil Demon Ape. If we become encircled by that multitude of demon beasts, all hope will be extinguished!" Ye Haochuan declared abruptly.

"Are you jesting with me?" Xu Wenrui regarded him with a look of utter disbelief, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "That Blood Pupil Demon Ape is among the most potent beasts at the Immortal Transformation Peak; facing it means certain defeat, and yet you propose we swiftly deal with it?"

Ye Haochuan offered no verbal reply.

Indeed, had he uttered such words merely a few hours prior, it would have been met with widespread ridicule. However, his current capabilities were vastly different.

"Keyue!"

With a soft utterance, Long Keyue immediately grasped his intent. She turned swiftly, met Ye Haochuan's gaze, and their hands quickly clasped together.

"Seriously, at a moment like this, you still have the inclination for public displays of affection?" Xu Wenrui couldn't refrain from a sharp retort.

But as the words left his mouth, he was utterly dumbfounded.

The instant their fingers intertwined, a brilliant luminous circle of light rapidly expanded, encasing the pair within its embrace.

Subsequently, a dragon and a phoenix took the lead, guiding a colossal figure that ascended into the heavens.

"My heavens, this cultivation technique... it's unbelievably magnificent!" Xu Wenrui exclaimed in awe.

Within the Immortal Realm, the force of rules held greater sway, resulting in cultivation techniques rarely exhibiting such dazzling displays of brilliance.

Nevertheless, this Dragon Phoenix Immortal Body Technique was evidently no common technique; its radiance was striking regardless of its origin.

The Blood Pupil Demon Ape had not anticipated the sudden manifestation of such an imposing figure. After a brief pause, seemingly provoked, it swung its immense, stony fist towards the golden figure's head.

The golden figure's eyes flickered with disdain towards the Blood Pupil Demon Ape. Its colossal hand grasped at the empty air, conjuring a menacing halberd before bringing it down with crushing force.

The Blood Pupil Demon Ape finally registered the immense pressure emanating from the golden figure, a glimmer of fear surfacing in its eyes. Its previously relentless assault of fists abruptly halted as it attempted a swift retreat.

However, the golden figure's long halberd moved with incredible speed, affording it no opportunity to retract its limb.

Clang~

The Blood Pupil Demon Ape's right arm was severed cleanly at the elbow. Despite this, it could not evade the devastating impact of the Halberd of Heaven and Earth, which inflicted a gruesome wound across its body.

Had it not desperately pulled back in the final second, it might have been split asunder.

The Blood Pupil Demon Ape's once formidable aura drastically waned in that instant, leaving it gasping for breath.

"You are fortunate!"

Ye Haochuan's face paled subtly, a clear indication of significant energy expenditure.

Yet, his inner excitement was palpable.

Previously, the Blood Pupil Demon Ape had defeated him effortlessly, leaving him unable to retaliate. Now, having inflicted severe injury upon it with Long Keyue's assistance, he felt a profound sense of vengeance for past grievances, filling him with elation.

However, he harbored no desire to deliver the final blow. After consuming a Spirit Level Infant Energy Condensation Pill, he left the weakened Long Keyue behind and sprinted away at full speed.

Witnessing this, Xu Wenrui and the others rapidly followed suit.

Mere moments after their departure, hundreds of demon beasts surged into the area. Among them was the Nine Nether White Tiger, bearing the Fat Worm.

Upon seeing the severely injured Blood Pupil Demon Ape, the Fat Worm displayed a flicker of anger on its corpulent face.

With a characteristic "coughing" sound, the demon beasts let out fierce roars, relentlessly pursuing Ye Haochuan and his companions.

The stout worm did not immediately pursue; instead, it dismounted itself from the Nine Nether White Tiger’s head. With its plump form, it rolled over the Blood Pupil Demon Ape’s grievous injury.

Miraculously, as its body traversed the wound, the Blood Pupil Demon Ape’s terrible injury gradually began to mend. Even its severed limb was restored as the stout worm crawled across it.

"Roar~"

The revitalized Blood Pupil Demon Ape, its eyes brimming with thanks for the stout worm and fury directed at Ye Haochuan, let out a roar and commenced its pursuit.

This exertion appeared to exhaust the stout worm, which weakly returned to the Nine Nether White Tiger’s head, allowing it to carry him as they followed.

"Brother Ye, did you manage it?" Niu Kui, beaming with joy, emerged to greet Ye Haochuan and the others as they hurried towards him.

"Hurry and go!" Ye Haochuan, like a gust of wind, swept past Niu Kui, not halting for even a moment.

Niu Kui then spotted the swirling dust cloud and the advancing demon beasts trailing Ye Haochuan and his companions. Without a second thought, he swiftly turned and fled.

"This won't do; they're swifter than us. We can't outrun them!" After fleeing for roughly ten to twenty miles, Xu Wenrui exclaimed with evident worry.

Among the ranks of demon beasts, certain species possessed exceptional speed, rapidly diminishing the gap between themselves and the fleeing group.

Judging from the current trajectory, they faced capture within a mere ten more minutes.

Ye Haochuan was well aware of this grim reality, yet no further action could be taken at this juncture.

"By the way, Niu Kui, is there a shortcut leading to your mountain village?" Ye Haochuan suddenly recalled something and inquired.

Niu Kui's former dwelling was situated not far from Mushan City; otherwise, Ye Haochuan could not have possibly reached it from Mushan City by nightfall, having departed in the afternoon.

"Yes!" Niu Kui surveyed his surroundings and confirmed.

With that, he executed a sharp turn and plunged into the forest to his left.

Without uttering a word, Ye Haochuan followed suit.

"I mean, entering the forest now is practically a guaranteed death..." Xu Wenrui voiced his concern anxiously.

The forest was the domain of demon beasts; cultivators typically ventured there with extreme caution, especially under the present circumstances.

However, Ye Haochuan clearly had no intention of responding, pressing onward at a sprint.

Xu Wenrui and the other disciples exchanged glances, but ultimately, they placed their faith in Ye Haochuan and hastened to follow him.

Navigating the forest proved significantly less straightforward than traversing the open path, thereby impeding the group's forward momentum.

In stark contrast, the pursuing demon beasts seemed entirely unhindered, rapidly closing the distance.

"Faster, faster, faster..." Ye Haochuan urged himself mentally.