With three supreme masters, they were invincible upon descending the mountain.

"Little brother, what exactly happened?"

Wang Shiyu's voice trembled involuntarily as she spoke.

She stared at the ground that had just swallowed the corpse, her face turning pale.

This scene is terrifying.

Despite the bright sunshine and the birdsong, a scene straight out of a horror movie is unfolding.

Ye Yaocheng was stunned for several seconds before he came to his senses.

It was indeed frightening, but seeing the girl beside him looking terrified, he knew he couldn't back down at this moment; it was time to show his boyfriend strength.

"It's alright, Sister Shiyu." His voice was steady, carrying a reassuring strength: "I'm here. As long as you're careful, everything will be fine."

As he spoke, he reached out and gently hugged Wang Shiyu, patting her back lightly with his palm.

Wang Shiyu's delicate body trembled slightly, but she did not push him away.

Ye Yaocheng was secretly delighted.

Smelling the faint fragrance emanating from the girl, and looking at the girl in his arms—a girl who was usually strong and radiant like the bright sunshine, but now nestled in his arms like a kitten—he couldn't help but smile.

It seems that even the strongest woman needs to be protected inside.

Just as I was thinking this, I suddenly felt a pain in my lower back.

"Oh my god!"

Ye Yaocheng looked down.

Although Wang Shiyu's cheeks were slightly flushed, she still glared at him: "Little brat, have you had enough hugging? Let go of me now."

Ye Yaocheng could only regretfully let go.

"Shall we...continue on our way?"

The two set off again, but the atmosphere had clearly changed.

They no longer joked and played around as easily as before, but became much more silent.

Along the way, they frequently saw tattered clothes and rusty weapons scattered on the grass.

There were even scattered fragments of bones.

Ye Yaocheng squatted down and picked up a piece of blood-stained cloth.

"It seems we're not the only ones experiencing this."

Wang Shiyu frowned: "But how can we be sure these plants won't attack us?"

Ye Yaocheng didn't answer; he wanted to know too.

He reached out and stroked the grass on the ground. The grass was very gentle, swaying softly in the wind under the sunlight.

Soft and harmless.

If you hadn't witnessed what just happened, you would think this was a paradise on earth.

Ye Yaocheng stared at the grass on the ground, lost in thought. Could these plants attack living people?

Ye Yaocheng looked at the tattered clothes, then at the docile little grass in his hand.

Suddenly, a possibility occurred to him.

"Sister Poetry".

"Do you think these plants might only attack the dead?"

Wang Shiyu pursed her lips, indicating disbelief: "How do you know? Where's the evidence?"

"evidence?"

Ye Yaocheng smiled, glanced at the dense woods beside him, and said calmly, "Friends over there, you've been hiding for so long, shouldn't you come out now?"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than two dark figures burst out of the woods!

Like two black lightning bolts, they rushed straight at Ye Yaocheng!

A flash of cold light appeared, and two daggers appeared, one aimed at the throat and the other at the abdomen!

Sharp angles, perfect teamwork!

Wang Shiyu wanted to remind her, but it was too late!

"We succeeded!"

The shadowy figure felt a surge of joy.

But the next second, the sound of metal clashing rang out!

"clang!"

The dagger pierced Ye Yaocheng's body like it was piercing a steel plate; it didn't even break the skin!

"What?!"

The shadowy figure was terrified!

The two dark figures immediately retreated and fled after their attack failed. They had used this move to assassinate many martial artists, and their record was well-documented.

But this time, they encountered Ye Yaocheng.

"Stay."

Ye Yaocheng's voice was indifferent.

He raised both hands, and a golden light flashed!

"Snap!"

"Snap!"

With two sharp cracks, the necks of the two dark figures were snapped simultaneously.

Their eyes widened, filled with bewilderment.

Ye Yaocheng released his grip, threw the body on the ground, and then watched quietly.

Only three minutes later, the ground reacted.

Those once docile grasses suddenly started growing wildly!

The ground cracked open, and thick vines sprouted out, wrapping around the corpse like tentacles!

Package, drag, devour!

The whole process was exactly the same as before.

Not long after, the body disappeared, and the ground returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

"See that?"

Ye Yaocheng turned his head and smiled at Wang Shiyu: "These plants only eat dead people."

Wang Shiyu's pale complexion improved somewhat, but she was still very nervous.

She hesitated before saying, "Little brother, we've found quite a few medicinal herbs already. Why don't we look for an exit route?"

She was truly terrified; this place was far too eerie.

Ye Yaocheng understood her feelings.

And to be honest, this secret realm didn't hold much appeal for him.

Although he has the Condensation Fruit, he's already at the Golden Core stage, so why would he need that thing?

"it is good."

He nodded: "Find the exit."

But this search took up most of the day.

As the two ventured deeper into the area, they discovered that the vegetation had completely mutated.

Some have serrated leaves, some bloom with blood-red flowers, and some emit a pungent odor.

But one thing remains unchanged: they do not attack living people.

But they release poisonous gas.

The two witnessed several martial artists inhaling the poison gas and then turning on each other.

Swords clashed, and blood and flesh flew everywhere.

Two men were seen embracing each other in broad daylight, committing obscene acts that were out of control.

Wang Shiyu blushed and quickly turned her head away.

Ye Yaocheng frowned as well; this poison was too wicked.

The two tried to avoid areas with poisonous gas.

But wherever you go, wherever there are people, there is madness.

It's as if this little world is alive.

Or perhaps, there is a creator outside, watching everything inside.

He discovered that people had already figured out the patterns of plants, so he simply stopped pretending.

More and more mutant plants are emerging.

Even Ye Yaocheng and Wang Shiyu almost fell victim to it.

Fortunately, Ye Yaocheng had prepared an antidote in advance.

Otherwise, they will either kill each other.

Or... well, it's not impossible.

After walking for a long time, we still couldn't find the exit.

Wang Shiyu finally couldn't hold on any longer. She collapsed to the ground, her eyes glazed over.

"Little brother, we can't get out."

"The plants here are terrifying; there's no way we can get out."

She gave a wry smile: "I wish I hadn't come."

"But it's better to be swallowed by plants, so that I won't have to see the faces of those old guys in the family after I get out."

Ye Yaocheng remained silent, knowing that nothing he said would make a difference at this point.

Unless, she sees hope.

He crouched down and stroked the ground.

"If this is a dead end..."

He muttered to himself, "So, what is the key to breaking this deadlock?"

He looked up at the sky.

No, it won't fly out.

What about underground?

Suddenly, his eyes lit up!

Yup!

Those vines all sprouted from the ground!

What exactly is underground?!

Ye Yaocheng stood up, his eyes resolute: "Sister Shiyu, I think I've found a way."

Wang Shiyu looked at him blankly.

Ye Yaocheng didn't explain. He circulated his true energy, and his right fist shone with golden light!

"boom!"

He slammed his fist into the ground, sending dust flying!

Since we don't have any tools, we'll use our hands!

One punch.

Two punches.

Ten punches.

Ye Yaocheng was like a tireless machine, relentlessly bombarding the ground.

He dug a hole as deep as a person.

But below, there was nothing but soil; those so-called vines were nowhere to be found.

"Could it be that I was wrong?"

A flicker of confusion crossed his mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

Only when people are full of hope can they have unlimited possibilities!

His eyes reignited their flame!

That was a belief, an unyielding belief!

"continue!"

He let out a low growl and his fist slammed down again!

"boom!"

Suddenly, he felt a different sensation coming from underground.

It's like there's a hard barrier!

"This is it!"

Ye Yaocheng's eyes flashed with a sharp light!

He took a deep breath, his true energy circulated wildly throughout his body, and his Nine-Patterned Golden Core erupted with full power!

"Break it!!!"

The ground trembled as the punch landed!

A tiny crack appeared in the ground.

Ye Yaocheng was shocked. He had used all his strength just now, and yet there was only such a small crack?!

Just how strong is this barrier?

"If once doesn't work, try twice!" he gritted his teeth. "If twice doesn't work, keep smashing it until it breaks!"

The golden light shone brightly once again!

Fists rained down!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The cracks grew larger and larger, spreading like a spider web.

Finally, with a crack, the barrier shattered!

Ye Yaocheng, panting heavily, looked down at the ground.

There was only a black abyss there, as if it could devour everything.

What exactly is inside?