Douluo Continent: Angel Saint Huo Yuhao

Chapter 222 Survival in the Wilderness
From the depths of the desolate valley, bursts of holy light erupted, repeatedly flattening the surging sea of ​​the dead.

But often, before they could even catch their breath, a large amount of soul fire would float out from the shattered corpses, turning into a river that surged toward one end of the canyon in the face of divine light.

There, a tall skeleton dressed in a gray robe stood silently on a chariot, flanked by numerous armored knights, blocking the entrance to the canyon.

With just a glance from afar, Ye Guyi could tell that the level of those knights was definitely comparable to that of a Soul Emperor, and that it would be impossible for her to break through the defense line by charging alone.

Moreover, that seventh-tier skeleton mage wasn't just standing there doing nothing; a few debuffing skills he casually threw out were enough to keep her constantly restrained, forcing her to fight and retreat, until she was blocked back into the canyon by the sea of ​​skeletons.

"Damn it... It's happening again! These skeletons can't be cleansed at all. No matter how many times I kill them, they'll be resurrected by summoning spells."

After unleashing another Holy Spirit Slash that cleaved through the sea of ​​monsters, Ye Guyi finally lost her temper and snapped, "How much longer do you need? If you don't hurry up, I'm really going to die here!"

"hold on……"

Yu Mengdi, deep in the valley, glanced back and, after confirming that Ye Guyi still had some strength left, turned her gaze back to the low fruit trees in front of her.

The valley they were in was like a hill that had been cleaved in two by a sword, with vertical cliffs on both sides stretching for two kilometers, leaving only an opening a few dozen feet wide at the front and back.

In the very center of the canyon, right in front of Yu Mengdi, stands a seemingly frail, lush green fruit tree.

It's a world overrun by the undead, yet something with life attributes has appeared...

Even more outrageous is that these undead creatures actually regard these beings as treasures. Every time they find a treasure trove and start harvesting, a large group of skeletons will come to protect them.

"Pfft~"

Yu Mengdi swung her flaming longsword in a series of slashes, but was once again blocked by the green aura emanating from the fruit tree.

This halo was more like an invisible resistance than a protective shield. The further she moved her sword forward, the more difficult it became. In the end, she was even stuck in the halo, unable to move forward or backward.

"Hey! If you can't handle it, I'll take your place!"

Ye Guyi, brandishing his longsword, was momentarily speechless with anger: "Even picking a fruit takes so long... If there's a next time, we can't possibly go all the way to the east again, can we?"

This was already their second encounter with that skeleton mage. If they dragged it out any longer, who knew what level of undead he might summon next.

"I really don't know how you figured out directions..."

Yu Mengdi took a deep breath, and her sixth soul ring lit up, causing the flames on her sword to gradually solidify and converge, forming a sharp, ethereal light floating on the surface of the longsword.

chap!
Like a hot knife through butter, the interlocking swords sliced ​​off the strange, head-sized fruit with the force of scissors, unleashing a surge of life force that made the surging undead even more violent.

Even the skeleton mage guarding the valley entrance was moved by the flickering soul fire and couldn't make up his mind for a moment.

The two angels had unleashed a Soul Fusion Technique before; the sheer power of their swords, capable of wiping out an entire sea of ​​enemies, nearly took it down. Sending troops to charge... there's no guarantee they wouldn't be annihilated on the spot.

"Hmph~ This time you're quite nimble."

Seeing that she had succeeded, Ye Guyi's anxious expression vanished instantly. She landed beside Yu Mengdi and placed her hand on hers. The two of them instantly connected their soul powers, transforming into golden holy light:
"I thought I was going to return empty-handed again and go hungry for two days."

"You can blame me for this?"

Yu Mengdi's lips twitched: "Who would have thought that the best way to break through the barrier is with the light element... The first time I tried, I would definitely have used fire to brute force it..."

During these two weeks of wilderness survival, they naturally discovered that these scattered vegetation plants were gradually increasing, and their own levels were also rapidly improving.

Now, some individuals have reached the seventh level of energy.

Even more absurdly, they seemed to possess some kind of long-distance communication ability, and unanimously evolved the skill of summoning barriers, retreating decisively upon encountering enemies. If Yu Mengdi hadn't accidentally discovered during her last attempt that light elements could help her infiltrate and destroy the barriers, this fruit-picking operation wouldn't have been so easy.

"I wonder how far these plants will evolve in the end~"

Glancing at the fruit tree whose vitality was waning, Yu Mengdi tossed the fruit to Ye Guyi and transformed into golden flames, actively merging into her body: "Enough with the idle talk, let's break through quickly!"

"Know…"

Ye Guyi's lips curled into a smile: "Holy Spirit Slash!"

This attack was completely different from the previous ones. The sword blade alone, spanning ten zhang, caused the soul fire of the skeletons in front of them to tremble violently. The wave of light and flame that followed burst forth with a roar, exploding into beams of light in this narrow valley.

The undead army that had been tightly packed into the valley was cleared out in the blink of an eye, along with the skeletons and knights blocking the valley entrance, all of whom were instantly blasted away, and a golden pillar of light appeared across the vast wasteland.

"What a powerful force."

Standing atop the cliff, Zhang Peng looked into the distance following the beam of light. The combined power of the two angels was far beyond what was ordinary, and given his current strength, he was truly terrified.

Undead, evil spirit master, shadow attribute, and even a trace of latent evil power exists within the martial soul.

These layers of labels can reduce his defenses to a minimum, making him truly vulnerable to the combined attack of the two angels below.

"But how did they end up here? And how did they survive?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Peng's eyes.

This place is most likely the world of the dead, so how did two living people intrude? Moreover, they are angelic soul masters who are completely incompatible with the undead.

"Could this be the secret passed down through generations of angels?"

A thoughtful look flashed in Zhang Peng's eyes.

Ten thousand years ago, when the cultivation system was not yet fully developed, the Spirit Hall was able to produce a group of powerful Angel Soul Masters and consistently cultivate an unparalleled expert in each generation.

'Oh right, and that so-called innate level 20 soul power!'

Zhang Peng's gaze fell on the scattered skeletons on the ground: "If a newly born angel can hunt down high-level undead, then it is indeed possible to gain a rapid level increase through the feedback..."

Keep up with them!

After many thoughts flashed through his mind, Zhang Peng ultimately chose to give chase.

Even if he becomes an undead, as long as he still has consciousness and memories, the reality that he is opposed to the angels will not change.

'Strike immediately once these two dissolve their fusion technique!'

Zhang Peng summoned his now dimmed spirit ring, ready to strike at any moment.

"As expected, he's still not being honest..."

Huo Yuhao, who appeared a step behind at the top of the cliff, shook his head and sighed. He then opened another portal with his spear and rod to pursue them.

When they clashed with each other, he noticed that Zhang Peng's fighting spirit was exceptionally strong, as if he had taken the Holy Spirit Church as his faith and was giving it his all.

The problem is, this guy clearly didn't receive any enhancement from the Holy Spirit Altar, did he?
Why are you so loyal if you haven't gotten any benefits?
(End of this chapter)