The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 443 - 296 Expert Refinement_2

Chapter 443: Chapter 296 Expert Refinement_2

Yan Xiaobao and his friends were traveling when their path suddenly led into a massive forest. Xu Biao claimed that this forest wasn’t part of the area they were familiar with.

"I’m certain," Xu Biao repeated, somewhat annoyed—not just because Hui Yue doubted him, but also because he himself struggled to believe it.

The usually straightforward road that should have been surrounded by farmland now directly cut through a rather dark and ancient forest, one that seemed to have thrived for centuries.

Seeing the road lead straight into the forest, Yan Xiaobao and Xu Biao decided to enter, but now it seemed like a terrible decision.

At first, upon entering the forest, they encountered the ruins of old cottages, swallowed by trees and the flora within the woods. Strangely, when someone examined these ruins, they didn’t seem old—instead, they appeared well-maintained, with many items left inside the houses that seemed to have been used just days ago.

Despite discovering these well-maintained houses, Yan Xiaobao and his friends found nothing—no humans, no animals. What concerned the group most was not just the absence of life, but the fact that they hadn’t even seen a single corpse, heightening their alertness and prompting them to decide to leave the forest immediately.

Unfortunately, leaving wasn’t as easy as they’d hoped. Turning back along the road, they repeatedly found themselves back at the same ruins they were trying to leave.

Realizing they couldn’t retrace their steps, Yan Xiaobao and Xu Biao decided to push forward. They quickly determined that walking the path ahead wouldn’t guarantee them any success in escaping the forest, so they opted to head east, guided by the sun.

It was at this point that Yan Xiaobao and Xu Biao discovered that even when guided by the sun, they were unable to break past whatever force kept them trapped in the forest.

Yan Xiaobao sat on a giant boulder, closed his eyes for a moment in contemplation, and let out a deep sigh. The spot they were constantly brought back to was a small clearing with a faint stream of fresh water trickling through the forest floor, enticing them to drink.

None of them were foolish enough to try drinking the water, nor did they gather any food from the forest. Even the wood they used to set up their fireplace came from their own supplies.

"So, what do we do now?" Deng Wu asked, leaning against the same boulder Yan Xiaobao was sitting on, prompting the young man to open one eye and glance at the handsome, black-haired youth.

"We have a few options," Yan Xiaobao sighed. "First, I can attempt to use Qi Fan to carry all of us into the trees. Hopefully, we can find a way out that way."

"Another option would be to try walking in a direction we haven’t attempted before, to see if it leads us somewhere new."

"The next choice is simply to try destroying the forest. If we start a dangerous fire, perhaps it’ll force us out."

"The last option is to stay here," Yan Xiaobao finished, closing his eyes again and resuming his training, hoping to restore his Qi vortex to its peak state before moving forward with any plan they chose.

"What exactly is this Qi Fan?" Xu Biao asked, as he wasn’t enthusiastic about the other ideas Yan Xiaobao had proposed.

"It’s a Martial Arts Skill," Deng Wu explained. "It creates a fan of Qi that allows us to ride in the air."

Upon hearing about the possibility of flight, Xu Biao stared at Yan Xiaobao in awe. Flying was something they had long dreamed of while in the caves, yet finding a way to achieve it was extremely rare. As far as he knew, only one or two cultivators in the entire cave system were able to fly. The fact that Yan Xiaobao possessed such a skill, one that seemed as simple as other Martial Arts Skills, shocked Xu Biao even more.

It seemed Yan Xiaobao still had many secrets Xu Biao couldn’t uncover—a thought that brought a sly smile to his face. After all, he hadn’t revealed all his abilities to Yan Xiaobao either.

"Given our current situation, I suggest we try the Qi Fans," Xu Biao said with a grin. It was the best idea he could think of, and he couldn’t suppress his excitement at the thought of flying.

Upon hearing Xu Biao’s suggestion, Yan Xiaobao nodded in agreement, though he didn’t open his eyes even once. Everyone guessed what Yan Xiaobao was doing, and as if they were of one mind, everyone sat down and began their own cultivation.

"Alright. Since there are so many of us, I won’t be able to take everyone very far, but we should be able to get out quickly using this," Yan Xiaobao said as he created six similar Qi Fans, all lined up.

"Let’s go," Yan Xiaobao said as he stood atop the central fan, while the others stood on their own Qi Fans. Seriousness was evident on all their faces, as they hoped this would be their best chance to escape the forest.

Yan Xiaobao wasted no time in spinning his Qi vortex, and his friends followed suit, flying into the air.

The Qi Fans proved reliable, and Yan Xiaobao knew he could sustain them for about an hour, maybe two, before needing to replenish his Qi vortex.

Ascending into the sky, Yan Xiaobao wielded two Qi Swords in his hands, forcibly cutting through vegetation in their path. Minutes later, they managed to break through the treetops, soaring above the endless forest.

As they flew above the forest, they cheered upon seeing its edge ahead. Yan Xiaobao immediately pointed towards it and raced in that direction as fast as possible on his Qi Fan.

After an hour of flying, the edge was closer than ever, but at the same time, Yan Xiaobao’s Qi vortex was shrinking rapidly, leaving him nearly drained of Qi. This forced the six cultivators to descend to the ground.

They landed in extreme silence, anxiously worried they’d end up in the same clearing they had been trapped in. But after pushing through the thick vegetation, they found themselves in a different clearing. This prompted Deng Wu to clench his fists and yell, "Yes!"

Though Deng Wu was the only one to give voice to his feelings, everyone shared his sentiment, and relief was visible on all their faces.

"Let’s spend the night here," Yan Xiaobao suggested in a weary voice as he began meditating. His completely depleted Qi vortex made him temporarily useless.

Seeing the exhaustion on Yan Xiaobao’s face, everyone quickly agreed. They looked at his pale complexion as he entered deep meditation.

The mood tonight was much better than the past few days, as they finally glimpsed a way out of the strange forest.

"This is too strange," Deng Wu suddenly said as he chewed on a piece of dried food by the campfire. "We’ve seen houses in ruins, not to mention we’re on what was once one of the busiest roads in the entire cave system, yet somehow, we haven’t seen a single trace of life."

Looking at the towering trees before him, an eerie silence enveloped the atmosphere. The only sound they could hear came from the campfire. There were no birds singing or other forest creatures stirring. Reflecting on it, they realized they hadn’t heard any sound since entering the forest. It was as though they were the only living beings in this strange place.

The chilling silence hung over them like a heavy blanket, casting a pall over the mood. They remained on high alert, ready to fight at a moment’s notice.

Today was the first day they had a glimmer of hope for escaping the dreadful forest, which filled them with excitement and joy. Even so, they kept a wary eye on their surroundings, with none daring to let their guard down.

As everyone busied themselves with their tasks, the night passed quickly. All of them stayed close to Yan Xiaobao, providing as much protection as possible. Over the following days, everyone relied on Yan Xiaobao’s Qi Fan to lead them out of the forest, making his cultivation their top priority.

After a half-day of cultivation, Yan Xiaobao once again managed to refill his Qi vortex, enabling them to leave.

Despite the possibility of leaving, the sun was already descending in the western sky, and the moon was rising. Yan Xiaobao decided to rest for the night before setting off again.

The next morning, as the sun rose in the east, the eerie silence continued. No birds could be heard in the sky, nor snakes sliding across the ground. No matter how hard they strained their ears, no sound could be heard—aside from the voices of Yan Xiaobao and his friends.

With renewed vigor, Yan Xiaobao created six Qi Fans, and he and his friends leapt onto them. Their belongings were neatly stored in their Memory Stones, and with a wave of Yan Xiaobao’s hand, they soared into the sky, cutting through the treetops.

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